Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 391 - 390: Because You’re Weak, Because You’re Incompetent
The originally small room was decorated very cozily.
Shen Han pulled up a chair and sat down, beginning to peruse the books in front of him.
Among them was an introduction about improving cultivation, which Shen Han couldn’t help but take a few more glances at.
The cultivation methods of Great Wei are generally divided into Body Refining and Refining Intent.
Whether it is the cultivation of scholars or the Martial Path, both require Body Refining and Refining Intent, and both are needed throughout the journey of cultivation.
There is a slight difference in emphasis between the scholarly and martial aspects.
In the cultivation methods of this Northern Mountain Domain, aside from the initial Body Refining, the subsequent cultivation path fully involves Qi Refining, Refining Spirit, and finally uniting to step into the Loose Immortal Realm.
The books only introduce the cultivation methods, not specific cultivation techniques.
Shen Han found it difficult to judge which was superior or inferior.
But for himself, perhaps it would provide some supplementary benefit in his cultivation.
After all, the fact that their cultivation can form a system here surely has its own advantages.
One night passed, and Yan Yun hadn’t returned.
In the morning, an old servant brought some food for Shen Han.
It wasn’t until nearly noon that someone outside brought news.
They said the people from the Taihang Sect had arrived, which meant Kang Dongyun’s master had arrived.
Yan Yun, who was to deliver the message, had to accompany them to the gathering.
Shen Han had no opinion on this.
This Yan Yun seemed to be fond of books and had quite a collection.
After all, he hadn’t finished reading them yet.
After only about a two-hour period, a palace servant came with a message.
Walking into the courtyard, he coldly looked at Shen Han, "Are you Shen Han, the one brought back by Princess Yan Yun?"
"The Sovereign invites you, hurry to the palace."
The two spoke bluntly, giving Shen Han no time to ponder.
"Invite me? For what?"
"The Sovereign invites you, why ask so much, you’ll know when you get there."
Shen Han slightly frowned; he was clearly a guest, yet this Jiuxiao Country treated guests like this.
After hesitating briefly, Shen Han followed the two palace servants into the Jiuxiao Country’s Imperial Palace.
The surrounding palaces gave off a faint sense of pettiness.
They didn’t walk far before they saw a pavilion with a large round table set up.
Under the guidance of the two servants, Shen Han walked up to the round table.
"Sovereign, Shen Han has been brought."
Upon hearing this, a middle-aged man with a mustache waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
Judging by the attire, this middle-aged man should be the Sovereign of Jiuxiao.
He glanced at Shen Han, then his eyes shifted to another white-bearded elder nearby.
"Venerable Sun, Shen Han has been summoned, see if you have any instructions."
The white-bearded elder known as Venerable Sun merely glanced up, then gestured with his chin to a young man beside him.
Beside him, the young man straightened his clothes, stood up, and carefully scrutinized Shen Han.
After a moment, he slowly sat back down.
Taking out a large bowl, he began to pour wine continuously until it was full.
"Drink it, if a drop falls on the ground, I’ll make you lick it clean from the floor."
The young man’s words were full of indifference, yet within that indifference lay a hint of command.
Upon hearing this, Shen Han slightly furrowed his brow, yet his expression remained unchanged.
He merely glanced over at the Princess Yan Yun by his side.
At that moment, her face was extremely unpleasant.
After a brief moment, Yan Yun moved over, trying to take up the wine bowl.
"Senior Brother Sun, let me drink it for him, I promise not a drop will be spilled..."
Hearing this, Senior Brother Sun looked at her with a cold expression.
The white-bearded elder beside him also cooperatively looked coldly at the Sovereign of Jiuxiao.
Seeing this, the Sovereign of Jiuxiao slapped Yan Yun directly across the face.
"I let you deliver a message, and you go and disgrace the Taihang Sect’s direct disciple.
Today, Venerable Sun’s willingness to come is already giving great face to our Jiuxiao, if you create more trouble, I’ll break your legs."
The Sovereign of Jiuxiao’s words were harsh, but when he looked at the white-bearded elder, a smile returned to his face.
"Father, Young Master Shen once saved my life, he is my benefactor...
Why should I treat my benefactor like this..."
The Sovereign of Jiuxiao, now hearing her speak, felt somewhat irked in his heart.
"If you say one more word, don’t blame this Sovereign for not considering our father-daughter bond!"
As he spoke, the Sovereign of Jiuxiao knocked on the table.
"Didn’t you hear the guest from Taihang Sect speak?
This bowl of wine, drink it all, not a drop shall fall."
Shen Han raised his eyes and swept a glance around those present, and although he didn’t see them make a move, their auras were chaotic and elusive, indicating a lack of substantial strength.
"Yesterday, you came to my Taihang Mountain Gate and lectured my junior sister at the gate, did you enjoy yourself?
Did you truly think yourself as some sort of high personage?
My junior sister, is not someone a person like you can lecture."
Hearing such words from Senior Brother Sun, the surrounding servants looked sympathetically at Shen Han.
Clearly helping Princess Yan Yun, yet only bringing trouble upon himself.
"Venerable Sun, you see Shen Han has been called, why don’t we talk about the main matter first.
If he doesn’t drink the wine in front of him, when the banquet ends, this Sovereign will have him consume it with his nose and eyes, okay?"
The Sovereign of Jiuxiao spoke obsequiously, ingratiating himself with every word.
And beside Shen Han, Yan Yun looked dejectedly at Shen Han.
At this moment, she knelt on the ground, mouthing her apologies.
However, fearing further punishment from her father if he heard her speak, even her apologies were silent.
Perhaps this is why so many people strive to the utmost limits to cultivate.
Only through cultivation can one have the power to decide their own fate.
It’s not about doing whatever one pleases, but having the choice to not do something, if so desired.
"Sovereign of Jiuxiao, to tell you the truth, our Sect Leader made another step forward in strength at the beginning of last month.
Now, he has reached the 5th Layer of the Spiritual Harmony Realm."
The 5th Layer of the Spiritual Harmony Realm!
Hearing this, the Sovereign of Jiuxiao was momentarily stunned.
Among the Seven Sects and Sixteen Countries, Taihang Sect is similar to Blood Moon Sect, considered a middle to lower-tier power.
Of course, when compared to the current Jiuxiao Country, it’s still significantly stronger.
The Sovereign of Jiuxiao, coming back to his senses, immediately raised his wine cup.
"Congratulations to Sect Leader Qing, felicitations to Sect Leader Qing for stepping into the 5th Layer of the Spiritual Harmony Realm, in the future, Taihang Sect is certain to enter the Upper-Rank Sects.
Here, I first offer my early congratulations as the Sovereign of Jiuxiao, sharing a toast in your company.
Furthermore, the gift prepared to resolve the crisis of our Jiuxiao Country will be delivered to Taihang Sect on time.
The two who offended the Taihang disciple will deliver the gift on behalf of this Sovereign then.
At that time in Taihang Sect, the junior sister may punish them as she sees fit."
This command dragged Shen Han into it as well.
Even the usually composed Shen Han couldn’t help but frown: "I am not a person of your Jiuxiao Country; why should I heed your orders?"
"Why?
Because you are weak, because you lack ability.
Don’t think that just because you offered a little help, this Sovereign has to indulge you. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
You dare to be so arrogant having just entered the Spiritual Qi Realm, from which obscure mountain clan might this boy hail?"
The Sovereign of Jiuxiao finished his berating, eyeing the still brimming bowl of wine before him.
"I’ll give you another quarter of an hour, if the wine is still untouched, you’ll be made to consume it through your nose."
