Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Upon hearing her aunt’s words, Jiang Ling’Er repeatedly waved her hand.

"Aunt, you speak so lightly. Saying to rest and let people rest...

Since last month, resources have been cut by ten percent.

I don’t want to be left behind, especially by that person."

Jiang Ling’Er pouted, feeling indignant.

The atmosphere at Celestial Sword Sect is like this, falling behind leads to resource deductions.

This is how Celestial Sword Sect motivates disciples to strive vigorously in cultivation.

Li Li shook her head helplessly; she too was born in Celestial Sword Sect and naturally understood these things.

"The person you’re talking about, is it that junior sister called Su Jinyu?

But isn’t she still nurturing her divine soul?

Could it be that nowadays, Celestial Sword Sect doesn’t care about how the divine soul is, and already starts investing resources for nurturing?"

Li Li was somewhat puzzled.

Celestial Sword Sect is an extremely pragmatic sect, with pressure on its disciples greater than that of Cangxuan Valley.

In Cangxuan Valley, one can find some stability once entering the inner sect.

Celestial Sword Sect is almost relentless in its advancement.

However, some talented disciples can leave others far behind with seemingly effortless cultivation.

Such disciples have a rather relaxed time in Celestial Sword Sect.

Upon hearing her aunt’s words, Jiang Ling’Er coldly chuckled.

"Junior Master Lv accepted Su Jinyu as his direct disciple back in October, and started nurturing her divine soul from then.

Now, she is revealing herself to the public; her divine soul has long been fully nurtured."

Speaking of these matters, Jiang Ling’Er’s expression turned somewhat somber.

"Is her divine soul exceptionally outstanding as well?"

Li Li’s question deepened the displeasure on Jiang Ling’Er’s face.

"I don’t know what her background is, but her talent in Sword Dao is indeed unparalleled...

Even if it’s the divine soul, I hear it’s extremely compatible with Sword Dao.

Some even say her divine soul is a Sword Soul.

Regarding Sword Dao Techniques related to the divine soul, she virtually comprehends and learns them after a single browsing..."

The two sat at the table, the atmosphere was not very pleasant.

Jiang Ling’Er, who has always been proud, her aunt Li Li wasn’t meeting her for the first time.

Never before when mentioning others did she show such an expression.

It seemed even the thought of comparison had been overshadowed.

"Forget it, let her be as capable as she is. Ling’Er, you don’t have to compare with her.

Compared to others, losing to just her should not have too great an impact, right?"

Li Li comforted Jiang Ling’Er with her words.

In the world, there are many strong individuals; apart from the one known as the best in the world, there are always those one cannot surpass.

If one perpetually focuses on those they can’t surpass, it indeed becomes difficult to withstand.

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ling’Er looked up at Li Li.

"Aunt, Brother Fu favors her..."

Jiang Ling’Er’s words carried a trace of disappointment.

The Fu Tianqi whom she adored for years had expressed his feelings multiple times but was always tactfully rejected.

But ever since Su Jinyu appeared, the two grew closer and closer.

Though she might concede to others, she had to surpass Su Jinyu.

She wanted to show Fu Tianqi that his judgment was poor, that the woman he fancied could not match her.

Beside her, though Jiang Ling’Er only spoke a sentence, Li Li already understood her niece’s heart.

With this reason in mind, the comparison is inevitable.

"Ling’Er, there are many men in this world, and Fu Tianqi is honestly not that great.

He looks just so-so, not as good-looking as those other handsome noblemen.

Recently, Sect Leader Yu brought back a disciple named Shen Han.

He looks extremely handsome and speaks very elegantly and courteously.

If you ask me, such a man would be more suitable for you, Ling’Er~"

Upon hearing her aunt’s words, Jiang Ling’Er slightly pursed her lips.

"Aunt, you truly don’t understand anything. The most important thing in a man is strength, appearance means nothing at all.

That Shen Han, if Brother Fu raised his head to look at him, he would be scared to kneel down.

There’s no comparison between the two."

"With what you say, it’s as if our Star Tower disciples are very weak.

Who knows, maybe that Shen Han kid is even more formidable than your Brother Fu."

Jiang Ling’Er shook her head helplessly, quietly replied: "If that were truly the case, I wouldn’t mind marrying him.

And spend my life serving him and educating our children."

They had completely different values.

Li Li’s willingness to move from Celestial Sword Sect to Star Tower implies she isn’t one for competing over wins or losses.

Content with small comforts, joy in contentment, is more fitting for Li Li.

Jiang Ling’Er might say things about serving and educating children, but if forced, she wouldn’t be willing.

At night, Jiang Ling’Er stayed at her aunt’s courtyard.

Li Li, skilled in medicine, softly massaged and applied acupuncture for Jiang Ling’Er, relaxing her muscles and meridians.

Her niece had been exhausting herself with cultivation.

She could only do what she was capable of.

A night passed.

Today is the day Star Tower opens.

Before 7:00 AM, quite a few disciples were already gathered in front of Star Tower.

Celestial Sword Sect and Star Tower disciples were clearly divided.

The two sects somewhat disdain each other.

Despite good relations, their concepts of cultivation differ greatly.

Additionally, Celestial Sword Sect, being a major inner domain sect, sees itself as superior to outer domain sects like Star Tower and Cangxuan Valley.

To the left, the Celestial Sword Sect disciples discussed among themselves.

On the right, Star Tower disciples conversed only with their own sect members.

Jiang Ling’Er was considered an exception.

After chatting with fellow disciples at Celestial Sword Sect, she was brought to the Star Tower side by her aunt.

Many people knew Jiang Ling’Er.

Previously, there may have been prejudice, thinking she was a Celestial Sword Sect disciple of some sort.

But after a bit of communication, things were actually normal, without obstacles.

Star Tower disciples had a nice impression of her.

Those cultivating Sword Dao even occasionally exchanged ideas with her.

"This is Shen Han I told you about, look how handsome he is?"

Li Li led Shen Han to her niece’s side.

Hearing this, Jiang Ling’Er initially wanted to casually respond.

But upon a glance, the man before her was indeed very handsome...

Winter had yet passed as the winds around remained somewhat chilly.

Yet inexplicably, it felt as though a spring breeze swept past for Jiang Ling’Er.

She, who usually does not focus on appearances, was momentarily stunned.

Compared to those rugged men, Shen Han is far more refined, with courteous manners and behavior.

Her previous ease turned into awkwardness upon meeting Shen Han.

Though lost in thought, it was only a moment before Jiang Ling’Er regained herself.

She slightly lowered her gaze, abstaining from gazing at Shen Han.

Instead, turned to her aunt: "What use is a man looking good? What’s most important is cultivation strength."

"Got it, got it. It’s not a crime for Shen Han to be handsome.

Don’t carry any prejudice against him.

During the recent Cangxuan Valley competition, Shen Han won using his exquisite sword technique.

Do not underestimate him."

Li Li’s words did not dispel Jiang Ling’Er’s prejudice.

Shen Han might be handsome, but regarding strength, she still wasn’t convinced.