Chapter 364 - 363: Then I Still Think Fairy Xilan Sounds Better

Zhong Nan’s eyes showed a hint of worry. He hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Last night, I received some news regarding Shen Ye...

Every three months, Mountain Sea Academy holds a competition for its personal disciples.

In the past, Shen Ye’s strength was indeed remarkable among them, but not excessively strong.

However, yesterday’s competition..."

Mr. Zhong Nan stopped speaking at this point and looked towards Dean Tianyi.

Dean Tianyi understood and continued the conversation.

"I have already asked someone to investigate. It seems that Shen Ye has stepped into the Fifth Grade Fruit Realm...

Moreover, judging from his performance, Shen Ye’s progress does not appear to be hasty or superficial.

His physical strength and technique comprehension are all intact..."

Dean Tianyi spoke softly.

He didn’t want this to affect Shen Han’s enthusiasm for cultivation, but not telling Shen Han was also impossible.

There’s less than a month left until his competition with Shen Ye.

How could he not understand his opponent?

At this point, Dean Tianyi’s old face revealed a hint of helplessness.

"You two Shen brothers, their strength seems to have been increasing as if possessed, and it’s quite extraordinary.

In the past, it was already enough to be called a genius if a young person about twenty years of age could reach the Sixth Grade Fruit Realm or even the Sixth Grade Half-Step Realm.

But you two, one is not yet twenty and has stepped into the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm.

The other, at twenty-four, is in the Fifth Grade Fruit Realm..."

Dean Tianyi didn’t know how to evaluate it, it was simply monstrous.

"The Fifth Grade Fruit Realm..."

Shen Han did not seem to have much reaction when he heard this.

In contrast, Dean Tianyi and Zhong Nan were even more nervous.

"Shen Han, you must not underestimate him.

Your elder brother, let’s say, he has the reputation of a prodigy.

The way he integrates the Scholar’s Skill and Martial Arts Technique is incredibly thorough.

Perhaps he is the only one in the young generation, or even in the past hundred years..."

Dean Tianyi, standing beside him, also stepped up to offer a reminder.

"Shen Ye’s current performance is far stronger than before.

Shen Han, your elder brother could very well have been concealing his true strength in the past.

Now, as you compete with him for the Shen Family’s assets, he will not hold back.

I’ve heard that what Shen Ye is currently displaying might not even be his ultimate power.

He might have the ability to unleash Fourth Grade power..."

Hearing them speak so alarmingly, Shen Han’s face remained calm as he looked back at them with a helpless smile.

"Dean and Mr. Zhong Nan, don’t you have confidence in me?"

The two hesitated, "Shen Han, I absolutely acknowledge your talent and potential.

In a few years, I believe surpassing Shen Ye won’t be a problem for you.

But for now, it might not be the time yet to compare to Shen Ye..."

Though they spoke tactfully, what they meant was that it would be hard for Shen Han to win.

"I will discuss with Prince Qingyuan about possibly asking His Holiness to postpone this competition..."

"Dean, if the competition could be postponed, it would have been delayed already, why go through all this...

If this competition is postponed, the Shen Family will only become more vigilant towards His Holiness, making things more troublesome in the future.

His Holiness will not agree to postpone the competition.

Furthermore, it’s not like I don’t stand a chance."

Before arriving, the two had guessed that Shen Han might say something like this.

But hearing Shen Han’s refusal truly made them even more worried.

If they couldn’t persuade him, they’d have to help Shen Han improve more.

Dean Tianyi explained everything he had learned about Shen Ye to Shen Han and then personally sparred with Shen Han.

In Shen Han’s hands, there were many abilities he couldn’t easily reveal.

Such as the Personal Array, "Divine Abyss Formulas," and his Desperate Intent...

When sparring with Dean Tianyi, he could only use the usual Cultivation Techniques he frequently employed.

This only made Dean Tianyi and Mr. Zhong Nan even more worried.

When they left, their expressions were more anxious than when they arrived.

The weather was becoming increasingly hot, and in midsummer, the entire Great Wei was somewhat warm.

However, the hotter the weather, the more vigorously the surrounding plants seemed to grow.

As Shen Han was resting, he heard Chai Haifu inform him that Liu Xilan from Xiaoyao Peak was looking for him.

Upon hearing this, Shen Han quickly invited Liu Xilan to take a seat in the hall.

"Fairy Liu, what brings you here today? Is there something you need from me?"

Shen Han poured a cup of tea for Liu Xilan.

Liu Xilan still looked as charming as he remembered, wearing a suit of casual clothes, sporting a high ponytail today, and always carrying an energetic demeanor.

To be honest, Liu Xilan was indeed very attractive.

Upon hearing Shen Han’s question, Liu Xilan smiled lightly, responding in a relaxed manner, "Is it not okay for me to come for a chat without a specific reason?

Nowadays, Shen Han is the talented prodigy in the hearts of Great Wei’s people, meeting him seems to require writing in advance for an appointment~"

Liu Xilan’s teasing words made Shen Han smile a little helplessly.

"If it truly required an appointment, Fairy Liu needs only to come directly to find me.

Shen Han always remembers how kind you’ve been to me, Fairy Liu."

Hearing Shen Han’s words, Liu Xilan’s smile grew brighter.

"I’m joking, no need to be so serious.

However, I do have something to ask you, why did you always call me Fairy Xilan, but now you address me as Fairy Liu?"

This pursuit of an answer left Shen Han momentarily stunned.

Why indeed...

It was, of course, because calling her Fairy Xilan sounded a bit too affectionate, and Shi Yuezhu felt a bit jealous...

"It’s just... a habit..."

"I think Fairy Xilan sounds better."

Liu Xilan’s words implied she wanted Shen Han to revert back to calling her that.

But this made Shen Han a bit troubled, as it would be hard to explain if Shi Yuezhu heard it...

Shen Han clearly understood the biggest difference between love, family, and friendship was exclusivity.

No matter how generous she is, if Shi Yuezhu has feelings for him, seeing him get close to other women would surely make her jealous.

Fortunately, Liu Xilan didn’t pursue the matter further and brought up her real purpose for coming.

"I am here this time in passing.

I heard Junior Sister Jinyu has been away from home for a long time and hasn’t contacted her family for quite some time.

Her father contacted Xiaoyao Peak a few days ago, thinking we might know of Junior Sister Jinyu’s whereabouts.

This time, we also intend to speak with the Su Family and see if there are any clues to be found..."

Shen Han nodded but didn’t respond further.

He was not interested in anything regarding Su Jinyu’s affairs.

Wherever she wished to go had nothing to do with him.

"As for my visit to Tianyi Academy, firstly, I wanted to see how you’re cultivating.

Your rapid progress is truly astonishing.

Even several Peak Masters of Xiaoyao Peak are very curious about you.

The second reason is that I heard you’re set to face Shen Ye..."