Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 409 - 407: Hard-Earned Victory—So What? (2)
Take whatever you find, and that’s it.
For Shen Han, he indeed wasn’t lacking in ordinary resources.
But those treasures beneficial to the Divine Soul, he truly didn’t have any in hand.
It’s not that he had none, but rather he had never even seen one.
According to Senior Brother Mu Ming, even many Inner Sect disciples don’t get much of those pills and treasures beneficial to the Divine Soul in a year.
Let alone, Outer Sect disciples wishing to possess them.
But today, the biggest reward was three pills nourishing the Divine Soul.
Ahead of the crowd, a few Inner Sect disciples were somewhat impatient.
Seeing that the crowd was chatty, they loudly commanded everyone to silence.
Then they emphasized the rules again, giving each person a Sound Transmission Jade.
If trouble or danger arose, they could transmit a message, and Inner Sect disciples would come to resolve it.
As soon as their words fell, at 7:00 AM, the training began.
The group of Outer Sect disciples rushed towards the mountains like wild horses.
Shen Han followed behind, as soon as these people entered, they began searching for medicinal herbs.
These herbs were the ones Mu Ming had planted.
No wonder Mu Ming was disinterested in this training if he couldn’t find something good, he’d have to settle for consolation prizes, picking a few medicinal plants to take back.
Shen Han was also not interested in these medicinal herbs.
The final reward was in a mountain cave.
However, finding a cave in these continuous mountains could be difficult, and there might not be just one cave.
Upon entering a cave, they would have to search all around.
The small pills could be hidden in too many places.
Shen Han wasted no time, stepping on a Magical Artifact to circle the mountain.
Other people saw Shen Han doing this, and some experienced Outer Sect disciples smiled a bit.
Did you really think this training was for you Outer Sect disciples to get pills?
Those were prepared for Inner Sect disciples.
Anyone with a bit of experience knew just to get some consolation prizes, and that was enough.
Every year there’s training for Outer Sect disciples, but not once has an Outer Sect disciple taken the grand prize.
After the training, the mansion would announce the somewhat better items’ hiding spots.
Upon hearing the revealed locations, everyone would basically sigh.
Which Outer Sect disciple could find those spots...
Not only are they hidden, but there are also many hidden mechanisms along the way.
After unlocking the mechanisms, there’s intense pressure obstructing...
With a series of obstacles, which Outer Sect disciple could possibly get it.
But for Shen Han, he stubbornly pursued those treasures.
Stepping on a Magical Artifact to observe all around.
Indeed, there were many mountain caves in this mountain range.
But for Shen Han, exploring a cave was much simpler than for others.
Walking into a cave, if no mechanisms or treasures were hidden, small words would appear around.
Then that cave would definitely be empty.
Comparatively, all he needed to do was see if any unusual terms appeared.
It was much faster than for others.
Upon finding a cave, Shen Han immediately went in to search.
The first cave was empty, the second, the third...
Shen Han searched at an extremely fast pace, able to explore one cave in less than a quarter of an hour.
Upon reaching the seventh, he finally found something peculiar.
In the empty cave, on the south side, a line of small blue words appeared.
[Ingenious Mechanism]
On the mechanism, there were many strange patterns and letters, which Shen Han couldn’t quite understand.
But it didn’t matter, he directly threw a [Broken] term onto it.
Then he used brute force to push the mechanism.
Sure enough, behind it was a small path, where intense pressure blocked the way.
Those slightly lacking in strength would become dizzy and lightheaded.
Inner Sect disciples typically use their Divine Soul to resist this pressure to pass through.
But for Outer Sect disciples, they didn’t have that kind of power...
If they did, they would have been recruited into the Inner Sect and would not participate in this Outer Sect training.
Shen Han didn’t fear this; he could withstand the pressure without using the Divine Soul.
Continuing forward, deep on a high platform, there was a small box placed.
Shen Han went up, and inside was indeed a box of pills.
Upon looking up, it was still a purple term, [Nourishing and Qi-Boosting Pill], of which there were three.
Since he was initially nurturing his Divine Soul, he could try it to see the pill’s effects.
If nothing unexpected happened,
The effect should be quite good.
At the same time, when Shen Han broke the mechanism and entered, the news had already reached the Inner Sect disciples’ ears.
After Shen Han left, some Inner Sect disciples went in to take a look and found that the pills inside had already been taken.
Upon hearing this news, many Inner Sect disciples looked quite displeased.
Those items should have belonged to the Inner Sect disciples.
Such high-quality pills ended up in the hands of an Outer Sect disciple.
The training ended at 3:00 PM, while it used to end at 5:00 PM.
Today, all Outer Sect disciples felt it.
The attitude of those Inner Sect disciples was quite nasty, and the training ended an hour earlier.
Everyone returned to the starting point.
Shen Han originally didn’t want to reveal in front of others that he found the pills.
But just as he returned to the starting point, he was pointed out by an Inner Sect disciple.
Seeing that Shen Han obtained the pills, among the Outer Sect disciples, someone started using a Sound Transmission Magical Artifact to report the news.
At this moment, Zheng Changnian, who was meditating, received the news, got up, and walked to the small courtyard of the Feixia Mansion’s Mansion Master.
"Junior Master Xu, may I disturb you for a moment?"
Hearing Zheng Changnian’s voice, Mansion Master Xu came out with a smile on his face.
"What’s the matter? Are you free today and want to discuss Soul Cultivation with your Uncle Master?"
Mansion Master Xu’s face was kind, and his words showed that they were quite familiar with each other.
"If Junior Master Xu wants to discuss the way of Soul Cultivation, feel free to come to Changnian anytime.
Today I came to disturb you, Uncle Master, because I heard that there are some nourishing pills rewarded during the Outer Sect disciples’ training at Feixia Mansion.
I’d like to request them for research on pill-making."
"Oh, I wondered what it was about, turns out it’s just a few pills.
I don’t have any ready ones on hand, just go to the training site to get those, no one will be able to obtain them anyway.
I, as the Mansion Master, also want to see how the training is today.
The Inner Sect disciples in my mansion are all quite lazy.
With good talent, yet they refuse to strive hard in cultivation."
At the foot of the mountain.
When everyone learned that Shen Han obtained three pills, the faces of the Outer Sect disciples were full of envy.
But the faces of the Inner Sect disciples were gloomy.
Standing in a high position, as the Inner Sect disciple announced everyone’s gains, when it came to Shen Han obtaining the pills,
They couldn’t help but pause.
After the announcement, as they were about to disperse, Feixia Mansion’s Mansion Master Xu and Zheng Changnian came stepping on a Magical Artifact.
"Where are those Nourishing Pills? 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
Long Nian is just in need of a few pills, give those to me, and your Inner Sect disciples’ dues will be compensated by this Mansion Master."
Mansion Master Xu walked up to a lead Inner Sect disciple and casually inquired.
Upon hearing this, the Inner Sect disciple slightly froze, then looked at Shen Han.
Seeing he didn’t respond, Mansion Master Xu frowned, and urged once more.
Seeing this, Shen Han naturally understood that trouble had come.
But since he was in the right, he naturally could speak up.
"Reporting to Mansion Master, I am Outer Sect disciple Shen Han. This time I was a bit fortunate during training and obtained these three pills."
Shen Han saluted Mansion Master Xu courteously.
Upon hearing this, Mansion Master Xu turned to glance at Zheng Changnian.
Upon seeing his expression, he instantly understood.
So it’s not about the pills, it’s clearly about pressing down on this Outer Sect disciple.
Thinking this, Mansion Master Xu smiled indulgently, realizing that young people often end up in conflict.
However, he was just an Outer Sect disciple.
With this in mind, Mansion Master Xu slightly straightened his expression.
"Since the pills are in your hands, then hand them over, anyway you don’t have much use for them."
Such an indifferent phrase left Shen Han somewhat surprised.
Was this really something a Mansion Master would say publicly?
Shen Han’s expression became slightly serious, and he spoke again: "Mansion Master, these three pills were acquired by this disciple through luck.
Moreover, this disciple also needs those pills to aid in cultivation."
Hearing Shen Han’s response, a trace of anger appeared on Mansion Master Xu’s face.
"Why would you use such high-quality pills for your cultivation? It’s a waste of good materials. Hand them over quickly."
One phrase directly ordered him to hand them over.
It didn’t matter how hard-earned it was?
He was being forced to hand them over.
And not even given a dignified reason for it.
The words directly implied Shen Han wasn’t worthy of consuming those pills.
