Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 357: Undermining the Foundation

Chapter 357: Chapter 357: Undermining the Foundation

Chen Fan’s face immediately darkened upon seeing this scene.

He quickly walked over to Su Qingyan and pulled her into his arms, staring at Xiao Che and said, "I’m really sorry, but she already has a boyfriend. Coveting someone else’s girlfriend isn’t exactly honorable."

All eyes once again turned towards Chen Fan.

"Now this is going to be entertaining," many from the Mu Family seemed excited.

Xiao Che’s face turned cold, "Since ancient times, beauty has been reserved for the powerful. You should understand this principle. You may be Qingyan’s boyfriend now, but that’s only because I had not appeared before."

He looked at Su Qingyan, "Qingyan, with your beauty, it’s really beneath you to be with such a loser. You already know about my background and identity. Besides, I’ve made my feelings for you so clear. You must be thinking about kicking this guy to the curb and rushing into my arms, right?"

As the son of Xiao Zhantian, he had lived in others’ admiration and envy since childhood, and he had also displayed extraordinary talent. So young, yet he had already reached the Divine Realm, which commoners see as mythical. Consequently, his personality was always aloof, sometimes even quirky, as he often assumed that others should act according to his will, hence he never considered the thoughts of others.

He was full of confidence, believing that with his conditions, even a fool would know how to choose.

But Su Qingyan flatly rejected him, "That’s not right."

Xiao Che’s brow furrowed, not expecting Su Qingyan to show him such disrespect.

Chen Fan laughed heartily, "This is the first time I’ve seen someone with such thick skin. You can keep those thoughts to yourself; does it not embarrass you to say them out loud?"

Xiao Che snorted coldly, "Only the weak feel embarrassment. There is no such word in my world."

Chen Fan was speechless, thinking to himself: "Shameless."

Xiao Che looked at Su Qingyan again, "Qingyan, my father is Xiao Zhantian, head of the Capital division of the Divine Covenant, and I reached the Divine Realm before the age of thirty. This talent puts me among the top talents throughout the world. And this guy? What does he have that makes him likable to you?"

Chen Fan also wanted to hear how Su Qingyan would evaluate him, and, curious, he turned his head and took a sip from the mineral water he had bought on the way back.

"Qingyan would probably tell this guy about all the hardships we’ve been through together, convincing him that our love is stronger than gold and devoid of any other factors. She must like me for my tenderness, consideration, and understanding. And when it comes to talents, I’ve never been afraid of anyone," Chen Fan thought to himself.

Su Qingyan rolled her eyes and said, "He can keep me in bed all day long."

The water that Chen Fan had just swallowed spewed out at once.

The entire Mu Family was also stunned.

Mu Tianxiong covered his aged face, muttering to himself, "Was the etiquette class I enrolled Qingyan in completely useless?"

Xiao Che was initially taken aback and then flushed with anger, nearly exploding in rage.

Su Qingyan’s cheeks turned a bit red, but she didn’t think she had said anything wrong, as she wanted Xiao Che to give up completely. This response was the most effective way to repel him.

"Now he should no longer want to pursue me," she thought to herself.

Grinding his teeth, Xiao Che retorted defiantly, "I can also keep you in bed all day long!"

The Mu Family was once again shocked.

Su Qingyan was dumbstruck, thinking to herself, ’How can this guy be so stubborn? Can’t he tell that I was saying that just to turn him down on purpose?’

Chen Fan stared at Xiao Che with a cold face, "Watch your words, or I can’t guarantee that my fist won’t suddenly land on your face!"

Xiao Che curled his lip, "What, you want to fight me? You, a piece of trash who hasn’t even condensed a divine pill, where do you get the audacity to speak to me like this?"

Mu Tianxiong noticed the tense atmosphere and hurriedly stepped forward, "I shouldn’t intervene in the affairs of you young people, but as an elder, I hope everyone can give me some face. Be rational and don’t get angry."

Xiao Che then refrained from making a move on Chen Fan. He turned his eyes and said, "Old Mr. Mu is right. It’s impolite to fight in front of elders. Plus, it would seem like I’m bullying if I really were to attack."

"Since that’s the case, let’s compare and see who can give Qingyan more. I’ll make you understand that you’re inferior to me in every aspect!"

With that, he opened the brocade box in his hand, revealing a beautifully carved Jade Pendant that was also emitting strands of crystal-clear light.

"Qingyan, you must have been scared having been targeted by the Ghost Witch Sect. This Jade was specially requested from my father. It has a Formation inscribed by a master within it. In times of crisis, it can withstand a full blow from a Divine Realm expert. Even though it’s just for one use, it’s equivalent to a second life for you. Moreover, this Jade can also bring good luck, ensuring that you won’t be harassed by bad people."

The members of the Mu Family stared wide-eyed at the Jade. As soon as it appeared, they felt its extraordinary nature and instantly recognized it as a treasure.

"To be able to withstand a full blow from a Divine Realm expert, that’s too incredible. I didn’t expect Xiao Che to bring such a precious gift."

"With this Jade, it is indeed like having an extra life. If it were auctioned, it would definitely be worth a fortune. Xiao Che giving Qingyan such a gift really shows his intentions."

"As the son of Xiao Zhantian, his generosity truly stands out. I wonder how Chen Fan will respond. He doesn’t look like someone who can bring out an item of this level."

...

Upon hearing the discussions of the crowd, Xiao Che’s face immediately showed a smug expression. He raised his head high and asked Chen Fan, "How about that? I can freely give Qingyan such a treasure, can you?"

The people from the Mu Family all turned to look at Chen Fan.

Although Chen Fan’s combat power had impressed them, Xiao Che’s background was not to be trifled with, and he was also a Divine Realm expert. Many people were actually leaning toward Xiao Che, after all, he was strong and also had a powerful father.

"Now let’s see if Chen Fan can bring out something presentable for Qingyan. Although I quite hope he and Qingyan will be together, Xiao Che indeed seems to be the better choice."

"That’s right. Although Chen Fan is also formidable, Xiao Che can casually give away treasures to Qingyan. If Chen Fan can’t match that, it will indeed make him look inferior."

...

Hearing Xiao Che’s words, Chen Fan couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh, "You call that rubbish a treasure? Are you joking?"

Xiao Che coldly said, "Don’t be tough with your words here. If you’re capable, bring out something better to give to Qingyan!"

Chen Fan couldn’t help laughing, thinking to himself that Xiao Che was really asking for trouble, since he was bringing it upon himself, he would show no mercy.

He then took out the Jade Talisman he had just refined.

As soon as the blood-colored Jade Talisman appeared, everyone in the courtyard immediately felt as if bathed in a spring breeze, a result of the Spirit Gathering Array’s effect, which Chen Fan had amplified for everyone to feel more acutely.

After the appearance of the blood-colored Jade Talisman, the luster on the Jade Pendant in Xiao Che’s hand instantly dimmed, as if it were being suppressed by the former’s power. The Precious Jade, originally full of Spirituality, turned into an ordinary object indistinguishable from a stone in the blink of an eye.