Upon hearing the name Shen Han, Qianmu Fan immediately walked over from not far away.
"Senior Sister, what are you...?"
Qianmu Fan looked at Wen Ranran with some confusion in his eyes.
He didn’t understand why his own birthday celebration was connected to Shen Han.
Seeing Qianmu Fan staring at her, a hint of guilt appeared on Wen Ranran’s face.
"I originally wanted to surprise you, Junior Brother, but didn’t expect it to turn out this way...
That Shen Han truly is someone who doesn’t listen to advice."
Wen Ranran spoke softly.
Hearing this, Qianmu Fan seemed to guess what Wen Ranran intended.
"Senior Sister, I’ve already told you, I’ve let go of past matters.
You don’t need to be like this..."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ranran shook her head again.
"When you played chess with Third Grandfather before, he already noticed a shackle in your heart, Junior Brother.
With this shackle, your future cultivation will inevitably be affected.
Not to mention the future, even now, you have already been affected by this shackle.
Junior Brother, haven’t you noticed that you act too cautiously, lacking the vigor of other young peers?"
Hearing this, Qianmu Fan truly thought about it carefully.
It did seem to be the case.
Ever since losing to Shen Han back then, Qianmu Fan’s chess paths have become increasingly steady.
Steady in chess, steady in actions, steady in everything.
He liked to retreat half a step in everything, completely lacking the vigor of people his age.
Seeking steadiness avoids mistakes, but because of over-caution, Qianmu Fan has lost countless opportunities.
Frankly, Qianmu Fan was somewhat moved.
The people around, especially those close to Wen Ranran, started to coax.
Saying the two were a suitable match.
Seeing the atmosphere seemingly ease a lot, Xing Yonghai felt as if he had dodged a bullet from the side.
The panic on his face greatly subsided.
"Originally, I thought of putting Shen Han into a wooden box and sending it to you as a gift, Junior Brother.
Taking advantage of today’s banquet, you could compete with him once more.
Defeat him with your own hands and completely sever the shackle in your heart.
You once said that someone of low character like him, whose ability grows stronger than yours, made you feel heaven’s way is unfair.
So this time, let you see for yourself, Junior Brother.
Heaven’s way is evident; someone of such low character as Shen Han will sooner or later be surpassed by you."
Although the gift wasn’t sent, these words alone were already profound.
Others around would sigh at Wen Ranran’s thoughtfulness.
Even someone as scheming as Qianmu Fan couldn’t help but be moved.
"With your intentions, Senior Sister, I am already content.
As for the duel with Shen Han, it’s merely secondary."
When Qianmu Fan finished speaking, Wen Ranran shook her head again.
"Don’t worry, Junior Brother, I will bring him out.
The shackle in your heart, Junior Brother, I will definitely have it removed!"
After she said that, Wen Ranran’s gaze turned to Xing Yonghai.
"Continue searching for Shen Han, no matter what, bring him out.
If he’s already left Five Immortals City, notify me if there are any clues, and I will arrange for someone to pursue."
After Wen Ranran finished speaking, Xing Yonghai was called away.
After all, as an Outer Sect disciple, Xing Yonghai, by right, didn’t even qualify to observe this banquet for direct disciples.
The banquet officially began.
Qianmu Fan was quite eloquent, and with his words, he handled all the different powers quite well.
The whole banquet was joyful and harmonious.
But everyone could see that, as expected, Qianmu Fan would most likely choose Wen Ranran’s side.