At nightfall, Shen Han and a few others followed Senior Yu You and did not stay any longer.
After parting ways, they left just like that.
The people from Snow Mountain House were clearly somewhat displeased.
They had the upper hand initially, but it seemed that they never really connected with Shen Han.
They originally planned to have Jun Wumo apologize or something, but with no proper arrangement made, everyone had already left.
On the boat, though it was already night, there were so many things everyone wanted to say after not seeing each other for so long.
Shen Han sat on one side, watching them excitedly conversing.
The conversation was all about their gains in the Forbidden Land.
Even Guan Xinyi, a disciple of the Star Tower, was being looked after.
Any misunderstandings or doubts were openly discussed among them.
This experience, for Guan Xinyi, was indeed an expansion of social circles.
Fu Tianqi and the others gained a lot of affection for the quiet and sensible Guan Xinyi.
They told Guan Xinyi to come to them directly if encountering any trouble in the future.
During their conversation, they noticed Shen Han remaining silent, so they all turned toward him.
"Brother Shen, why don’t you say something?
Are you possibly thinking about the person you admire?"
Fu Tianqi, with a bit of teasing, had a slight smile on his face.
Beside him, Jiang Ling’Er’s tone had a somewhat bitter edge: "Young Master Shen has quite the charm with the ladies; I must have misjudged you before.
This time, just coming to Snow Mountain House for a trial, even managed to attract the attention of someone else’s noble daughter.
Young Master Shen not only has a talent in cultivation trials, but also in attracting women."
Jiang Ling’Er’s words clearly carried some personal resentment.
The tone was unbearably sour.
After she finished speaking, Fu Tianqi smiled and added.
"Brother Shen is handsome and elegant, naturally appealing to fairies, so having abundant admirers is normal.
Moreover, the Forbidden Land has only 22 layers, and Brother Shen managed to reach the 22nd layer.
Didn’t you hear what Snow Mountain House said?
The most powerful disciple in Snow Mountain House is Yao Wanning, who can cultivate on the 18th layer.
In terms of skills, she’s far behind Brother Shen.
Good looks and strong talent make you popular—that’s only natural."
What Fu Tianqi said was also right; people are no fools.
Whether male or female, being exceptional means being admired is normal.
Amid their words, Shen Han remained silent, his eyes a bit dazed.
"Brother Shen... Brother Shen?
You aren’t really thinking about the person you admire, are you?"
Upon Fu Tianqi’s reminder, Shen Han finally returned to his senses, showing an apologetic smile.
"To tell the truth, I was indeed pondering over some things just now.
I plan to make a trip back to my hometown."
Upon hearing this, the corners of Jiang Ling’Er’s mouth involuntarily twitched a couple of times.
"You’re going back to see her, aren’t you?
Thinking that you’ve succeeded in cultivation, you want to go back and marry her?"
In response to Jiang Ling’Er’s teasing remarks, Shen Han remained calm and responded seriously.
"If she’s willing, I’d be more than happy."
More than happy, more than happy...
These words felt like a heavy stone pressing down on Jiang Ling’Er, making it hard for her to breathe.
She, Jiang Ling’Er, was rejected, while that old woman was more than happy.
Hearing this, Jiang Ling’Er’s expression turned rather unpleasant.
She paused, then got up and walked directly into the cabin on the boat.
Shen Han felt somewhat helpless as well.
But between him and her, it was ultimately not meant to be.
Some things, if they can be spoken about early, should be spoken early.