Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Returning to the small courtyard where he lived.

Shen Han didn’t waste any time and began to contemplate his next plans.

The issue with the Divine Soul needn’t be overthought; he would just enhance his cultivation of the Divine Soul in the future.

Previously, he had taken the Pill given by Vice Sect Leader Yi of the Celestial Sword Sect.

The orange grade Pill has indeed provided substantial support.

The soul power of his body had increased significantly.

The subsequent training would focus on refining the control over the Divine Soul.

After all, as a cultivator from Great Wei, he truly didn’t place as much emphasis on the Divine Soul as his peers in the Divine Land.

However, today, Senior Yuyou’s words served as a wake-up call for him.

His Divine Soul’s strength within the Inner Domain was still far from enough.

Beyond the Divine Soul, the next issue was his Heart Thought and temperament.

Lying on the bed, Shen Han fell into deep thought.

People undertake any task with a purpose.

Even fiddling with one’s fingers out of boredom is to pass the time.

From the moment he started cultivating, Shen Han was clear about his purpose.

Initially, Shen Han started cultivating to allow himself, Madam Yun, and Cailing to live with dignity.

But as he moved forward, the troubles only increased.

His need for power grew, prompting him to climb higher.

However, he didn’t have an obsession with cultivation.

Holding a sword in hand, Shen Han did not seek to understand the ultimate depth of the sword.

For Shen Han, as long as the sword in his hand could protect those around him, that was enough for him.

As Senior Yuyou mentioned, perhaps this Heart Thought did affect his progress to some extent.

But, the thoughts of the Heart Thought, how could it be changed...

Lying on the bed, time flew by.

Before long, the sky outside the courtyard had completely darkened.

On a summer night, the chirping of insects was everywhere outside.

The incessant chirping continued.

If one was in a bad mood, hearing all this could be quite unbearable.

While contemplating, Shen Han paced next to the small courtyard.

After thinking for a long time, Shen Han felt it difficult to change his inner thoughts.

He was not without obsessions; his obsession was ensuring a carefree life for himself and those around him.

If they are both obsessions, how then can they be changed just like that?

But after a circle around the courtyard, Shen Han suddenly had a new idea.

His lack of deeper pursuit was because his internal goals were only set to surpass Luo Zuchen.

Due to this goal, his Heart Thought only aimed towards the Immortal Realm and was satisfied.

Shen Han thought maybe he should set his goals higher.

He shouldn’t just focus on dealing with Luo Zuchen, but also with Luo Changping.

Though she hadn’t directly acted against him, the crisis he faced that day was mainly because of her.

He should make dealing with Luo Changping his goal.

Immortal Realm Second Grade, and not just any ordinary Immortal Realm Second Grade.

Realizing this, Shen Han had already set a new goal in mind.

Currently, what he seeks is at least Second Grade.

To pursue beyond, one must strive even higher.

The intention being that to pursue Fifth Grade power, one must exert efforts beyond those for reaching Fifth Grade.

Shen Han also understood that to step into the Immortal Realm, he couldn’t merely list the Immortal Realm as his objective.

Understanding this in his Heart Thought, Shen Han felt a sense of exhilaration flowing from within.

As if by raising his goals, there truly was a difference in his Heart Thought.

The previous thought of everything ending upon entering the Immortal Realm also started to change.

In future cultivation, one could not have merely entering the Immortal Realm as the sole goal.

Subconsciously, he needed to raise his targets.

Of course, although the goals are set high, cultivation steps must remain pragmatic.

Growing requires a grounded approach.

Thinking this, Shen Han no longer wandered outside the courtyard.

Returning to the entrance of his small courtyard, he found a graceful figure standing at the door.

"Hall Master Li coming at night, is there something urgent?"

Judging by the time, it was already midnight.

Shen Han hadn’t expected Hall Master Li to seek him at such a late hour.

Tonight, Hall Master Li seemed to have dressed up, with a more charming expression and attire less casual than usual.

"Nothing urgent, just some trivial matters I wanted to discuss."

It was night, and Shen Han felt it inappropriate to invite Hall Master Li into his small courtyard.

So they stood at the entrance to converse.

"In this qualification trial, you’ve indeed left me in awe.

Your previous attitude towards Ling’Er, as her aunt, did leave me a bit displeased.

Believing you didn’t deserve to reject our Ling’Er..."

With this, Li Li revealed an apologetic smile.

"Don’t mind my straightforwardness; that’s truly how I felt before.

Our Ling’Er taking a liking to you should be considered a great fortune for you.

But seeing this qualification trial, I’ve understood.

Although of humble origin, your talent and potential could rival some young geniuses in the Inner Domain.

I, Li Li, had underestimated you."

As she spoke, Li Li appeared ready to bow in apology.

Seeing this, Shen Han quickly gestured to stop her.

Out of consideration for gender differences, he kept his distance while making the hand gesture.

"Now, with your notable achievement in Acupuncture Technique and your extraordinary strength.

It won’t be long before you become a much-admired young hero.

As the Hall Master, I wanted to ask you once more.

Are you really not interested in our Ling’Er..."

Before she could finish, Shen Han already bowed in apology.

"Fairy Jiang is beautiful and exceptionally talented, admired wherever she goes.

But I, Shen Han, truly have affections for another and cannot delay Fairy Jiang."

Li Li seemed to have anticipated Shen Han’s explanation.

"The one in your heart, is it Su Jinyu’s former master?"

Hearing Li Li’s words, Shen Han was taken aback. How had this news reached the Star Tower?

"Why are you so attached to her former master?

Is it because her exceptional strength could aid your cultivation?

Or do you simply prefer mature women..."

Li Li’s questioning seemed to mirror suspicions anyone would have upon hearing such news.

Today, Shen Han seriously thought about why he felt affection for Shi Yuezhu.

After some pondering, it didn’t seem to boil down to a single reason.

Rather, numerous factors were intertwined.

"Initially, perhaps she attracted me due to her beauty.

But it was just attraction, merely glancing at her a few times.

Later, because of the shared experiences and mutual support.

Feelings like these are difficult to describe..."