CHAPTER 292: CHAPTER 159 INVINCIBLE, HAHAHA

As he spoke, he grabbed Su Chen, who hadn’t yet recovered from the shock, and pushed him towards the auction hall’s exit.

Su Chen looked back with every step, only to see Tianhui smiling at him faintly, though that smile somehow seemed wronged. Ha, it turns out that the renowned Lord Tianhui also has moments of defeat.

The auction ended, yet everyone stood in place for a long time before gradually leaving. The astonishing events that happened here today are destined to spread widely throughout the city.

Nalan Kang stood with a wooden expression, staring at the auction entrance, and although Ginny tugged at him several times, he still showed no reaction. It wasn’t until Nalan Qing approached that his eyes began to show some liveliness.

"Kang, let’s go home."

Nalan Qing’s tone was unprecedentedly solemn.

Nalan Kang’s throat moved, but he showed no resistance, nodding dully, as the father and son silently headed towards the exit. Ginny watched them thoughtfully, then followed a few steps, yet her expression was as docile as a girl-next-door....

Several rounds of drinks later, with evening drawing near, Tianhui attempted to smooth things over, "Dolmont, young brother Su Chen should head back to rest."

Dolmont took a sip of premium tea, unexpectedly smiling at Tianhui, "Alright, we’ll leave it here for today. When I have time, I’ll definitely invite young brother over to my house for drinks."

"But why haven’t you had a single drink?"

A drunken Su Chen slurred. The Phoenix half-supported him, both concerned and helpless.

"I, you see, heh, I’m already this chubby; drinking more and no one will want me in the future. But if Miss Cangyan has sisters, I wouldn’t mind breaking my rule next time and drinking to my heart’s content with young brother."

"Really?"

Su Chen stood up, eyes filled with intoxication, only able to lean on the Phoenix for support, "Alright, it’s settled then, if you don’t drink next time, neither will I!"

"Alright, alright!"

Dolmont chuckled along, then gave a glance to the Phoenix, "Miss Cangyan, take him back, be careful on the way."

The Phoenix nodded gratefully, taking Su Chen and slowly disappearing from Tianhui and Dolmont’s sight. With a gesture from Dolmont, a number of capable guards secretly followed to provide protection.

After a long time, Tianhui finally downed a cup of wine, looking at the rising moon shadow in the sky, said mildly: "Dolmont, your performance today was truly astonishing."

"Heh, it’s easy to get an army, hard to find a good general. Tianhui, your Divine Concealment Hall already has so many experts, let me keep him."

Although his tone was teasing, Dolmont’s expression was extraordinarily serious. He believed in the breathtaking feeling Su Chen had brought him. Given time, this young boy from the East would surely become the greatest asset for the Julius Clan’s rise.

"This is not about talent, Dolmont, we’ve been old friends for years, I shouldn’t compete with you, but keeping this boy is not my decision."

"What?"

Dolmont’s expression changed drastically.

Tianhui secretly sighed, shaking his head, "This is an order from Master Prophet..."...

Night deepened, the night wind outside blew in, carrying a hint of harsh cold, dimmed the Beast Oil Lamp, shadows loomed on the walls, making the outlines on the bed indistinct.

The Phoenix sat by the bed, gazing infatuatedly at the drunken face.

Never before had she felt such a heart-throbbing sensation, like a breeze gently brushing across a lake, creating ripples, and before they settled, tumultuous waves surged in, completely overwhelming her mind.

All she knew was that she had deeply, irrevocably fallen in love with this boy who was a few years younger than her.

Her jade hand slowly caressed Su Chen’s slightly warm cheek, the night wind cool as water, softly lifting the strands of the Phoenix’s hair that concealed her brows, revealing her angelic, delicate face.

She leaned down. A deep kiss landed on the drunkenly sleeping Su Chen’s face, carrying a hint of icy coolness. A bright smile bloomed at the corners of the Phoenix’s graceful lips...

Upon waking, it was already the morning of the next day.

A faint light cast on the ground, like a wavering pool of water.

Su Chen opened his eyes, only to see a person still lying by the bed, the Phoenix.

She quietly closed her beautiful eyes, her long lashes trembling slightly with her even breathing. That exquisitely delicate face, flawless like the most perfect piece of art. Her soft long hair, her arched willow-leaf brows, her small nose, and her rosy lips all evoking an inexplicable tenderness within him.

In the back garden of the Cang Family, on a winding cobblestone path, Su Chen and the Phoenix walked side by side.

Concerned for Su Chen, the Phoenix was the first to speak, "Only half a day is left until the Shidou Tournament, aren’t you going to prepare?"

Su Chen shook his head, using a faint smile to conceal his still embarrassed inner self, "Sharpening a spear at the last minute is never better than honing a sword over ten years."

"Hehe, so you’re saying you’re sure to win?"

The Phoenix was amused by his pretentiousness.

"Of course not, I’m simply stating a very simple truth, only through effort comes reward."

Su Chen explained.

"Mm, you’re such a good kid."

The Phoenix nodded in agreement, the peculiar wording causing Su Chen to feel a slight warmth in his heart.

A good kid, he had always been, only many people chose to overlook it.

"Although I think you’re very impressive, even impressively intimidating, I still have to give you a reminder..."

"What?"

Su Chen asked curiously.

The Phoenix pursed her lips and said seriously, "The Shidou Tournament is not the same as the previous training, so the rules are slightly different. Anyone under the age of twenty-five can participate, which means the participants of the Shidou Tournament, due to the age range increase, will be much stronger. Although you’re only thirteen now and have become a Four-star Beast Master, in that field of youths, you’re not necessarily the strongest."