Chapter 133

(Due to some reasons, please all readers skip chapters 123-132, starting from this chapter, continue to accept the deadly poison, thank you!)

"Young Sect Leader Su." Chu Family Head revealed a gentle smile, staring at Su Chen, and with a confident expression: "My earlier words, could they be baseless?"

Just now?

Su Chen glanced at Ling'er, lightly tossed the water cup, and evaluated with a calm face: "That's true, Lin Jianran really can't compare to her."

Lin Jianran is at most a pretty girl from a humble family; if looks were graded, she'd be at most iron rank, indeed she can't compare to the bronze-rank beauty.

Su Chen made this comparison.

But Chu Family Head's understanding is completely different; he thinks that although Qianyuan City is the capital of the Eastern Wasteland Region, the area is just this big, and the total number of people on the Beauty Ranking is very small.

Beauties are compared; moreover, the higher on the Beauty Ranking doesn't necessarily mean more beautiful; Lin Jianran is a living example.

Now Su Chen probably doesn't even want to go to Qianyuan City.

"Ling'er, it's just so-so, not as good as the young sect master says. Young sect master, don't tease me." Ling'er pinched her handkerchief, waved toward Su Chen's direction, and a wave of rouge scent came over.

The rouge scent filled Su Chen's nostrils.

Before Su Chen could say anything, Ling'er plopped down beside him, then picked up the wine cup and personally poured him a drink.

Then her whole body leaned, almost pressing against Su Chen: "Ling'er has long heard of Young Sect Master Su's deeds in Gan Yuan City."

"I used to think there was some unspeakable secret behind this, but now it seems Young Sect Master Su must have had some unspoken hardship. The young sect master is graceful and handsome, outstanding in talent, like a jade tree in the wind—more than enough for anyone. It's just that Lin Jianran lacks that fortune."

"Young Sect Master Su, I heard you're going to Gan Yuan City this time to save Miss Lin? And you brought the inheritance?"

"Outside cultivators are saying you've obtained the long-lost inheritance of the talisman crafter, and the thunderfire talismans you craft can kill from hundreds of miles away—is that true? May I see what the talisman paper looks like? I'm very curious."

Ling'er pinched her voice, acting coquettish and sweet toward Su Chen, trying to pump him for information.

Just then.

The black cat instantly gathered spirit power in its palm, blocking from afar Ling'er's attempt to hook Su Chen's arm.

Ling'er felt the spirit power blocking her arm from afar, startled, she lifted her eyes to glance at the black cat, then at the ever-silent Su Chen, her expression changing instantly: "Young sect master, look at this……"

"What do you mean, Chu family head?!" Su Chen cut off Ling'er's words, his gaze sharp as he fixed it on the Chu family head.

He really is ambitious, daring to come and try to worm out his inheritance.

Seeing Su Chen's face drop instantly, the Chu family head immediately had Ling'er compose herself and sit upright.

He let out a sigh, indicating he had no other thoughts.

Then he repeated what Ling'er had just said before she left her chambers, and added today's purpose: "Young Sect Master Su, I won't beat around the bush—Miss Lin has betrayed you multiple times; she's truly not a good match."

"This time you go to Gan Yuan City to save Miss Lin, I fear it will be more misfortune than fortune."

"Our Chu family has only this one, a heavenly pride daughter; her cultivation talent is passable. I personally believe that compared to Miss Lin, whether in character or cultivation talent, she surpasses her without falling short, and her beauty is enough to make the moon hide and flowers blush—plus you seem to have intentions toward Ling'er."

"Ling'er also has feelings for you."

"Why don't I take charge? You two get to know each other first; if you're suitable, I'll entrust Ling'er to you."

No,

Which of your eyes saw that I have intentions toward her?

Is your eyesight not good?

Su Chen believed that from beginning to end, he had never paid much attention to Ling'er at all; if it weren't for her overly deliberate entrance, he wouldn't have glanced at her even once.

His fiancée Liu Liyan is not inferior to her in any way!

How could he possibly have such thoughts about Ling'er?

Moreover, his fiancée is just a vinegar jar who keeps her grievances and stubbornness bottled up inside! Clearly she wanted to come along, yet she obediently listened to his words, letting her wait—she just stood foolishly waiting on the city wall.

Based on that love value calculated in units of hundreds of millions, it's no joke.

Who knows, maybe he's hiding a yandere persona in his heart.

"Chu family head, you didn't invite me today just to arrange this marriage, did you?" Su Chen truly hadn't expected the Chu family head to have this attitude: "Let's just forget this."

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

He's not idle enough to mess around with marriage here.

The points on his Myriad Worlds Mall card are still waiting to skyrocket; if he had this time, he'd be better off returning to the tavern to have a deep conversation with Liu Liyan.

"How could that be decided?" Seeing Su Chen rise to leave, the Chu family head immediately called out: "Young Sect Master Su, I know you're young and hot-blooded, liking to keep your love hidden in your heart; these words are embarrassing to say out loud, you dare not speak them."

"If you're thin-skinned and embarrassed to say it, I, as your elder, will preside over this for you—this matter is settled just like that today."

"As an old man, I've been around; don't I understand what you youngsters think? Only a man understands a man—just seeing Ling'er made your heart flutter; I'm afraid you'll be sleepless tonight when you go back."

"In that case, Ling'er won't go back with me today; I'll entrust her to your care."

While speaking,

The Chu family head grabbed Ling'er's hand and hurried over to Su Chen's spot, then, blushing, pushed Ling'er beside Su Chen.

Su Chen: "……"

The cultivators silently averted their gazes.

The black cat, hearing the Chu family head's self-satisfied ramble, couldn't help but twitch the corner of its mouth.

Heart fluttering?

Feelings of love arising?

These years the Chu family head has stayed in Xuan City most of the time, hardly ever going to Gan Yuan City, never having seen the heaven‑pride beauties of the four great sects; otherwise he wouldn't utter such shallow words.

Even the sword attendant Qingxia who follows the Liu Holy Maiden is several tiers above Ling'er—would the young master really lower himself for this sort of goods?

"Chu family head, I'm already engaged; I have a fiancée, and she gets jealous easily, so let's drop this—I cannot accept marrying your daughter."

"That's impossible; I've never heard of… oh, you mean the Liu Holy Maiden? After you left Gan Yuan City, the Liu Holy Maiden vanished like steam, leaving no trace—she won't know about this; you two are fated not to be together in this lifetime."

"Moreover, Young Sect Master Su, you don't even dare to offend the Liu Holy Maiden a bit, do you? I know you're reluctant to agree, but never mind—I'll decide for you as an elder."

"You, stop saying one thing while meaning another—take Ling'er away, and later when you establish your sect, treat my daughter well."

Su Chen raised his brow, his face darkening: "My fiancée is right there in the tavern—I've already given you face; if you insist I speak frankly, I really have no interest in your daughter."