"That’s not necessarily true. I think those kids from the Huoyun Family are pretty good. They might just defeat the kids from the Su Family."
A man in an open-fronted robe smiled faintly.
"The Huoyun Family? Is it that Huoyun Qing who inherited the Spirit of the Earth Bear?"
A thin man asked sharply.
"Yes, see those kids there, they’re from the Huoyun Family."
The man pointed at the children in the field wearing white short-sleeved training outfits.
Su Chen’s heart trembled as he followed their gaze, and sure enough, he saw those extraordinary-looking young men and women!
Among them, the young woman with a serene beauty and noble air attracted the attention of many young candidates as soon as she appeared. Her features were exquisitely beautiful, her figure was rather long and slender, and she wore a faint smile at the corners of her mouth. But the coldness between her eyebrows kept people at a distance.
Huo Yunxin, Su Chen chuckled coldly, his gaze gradually becoming icy.
Su Chen vividly remembered the scene when he was nine when the Huoyun Family’s patriarch Huoyun Qing came to the Su Family with his daughter, Huo Yunxin.
At that time, Huo Yunxin was just nine years old, yet she already showed signs of becoming a beauty, attracting much longing from the Su Family’s youths. But no one expected that the purpose of the Huoyun Family’s visit to the Su Family was to break off the engagement with Su Chen.
When Su Hutian was the Patriarch of the Su Family, he was very good friends with Huoyun Qing. They once joked that if one family had a boy and the other a girl, they should become in-laws. As their friendship deepened, this idea of becoming a family became even more solid. Huoyun Qing vowed that within his lifetime, he would marry his daughter to Su Hutian’s son.
But it seemed that Heaven never favored Su Chen. This ill-fated child was destined to be labeled as a little monster and a murderous demon upon birth. After hearing the bad news about Su Chen, Huoyun Qing quickly wavered. And as the Su Family’s reputation and business both plummeted, he became even more worried.
Marrying his daughter to Su Chen was absolutely a colossal mistake. Although it might ruin his friendship with Su Hutian, compared to tarnishing the family’s reputation, he ultimately chose to break the engagement. And the increasingly mature Huo Yunxin was also wholeheartedly in favor of her father’s decision. She was innately proud, seeing herself as extraordinary, believing that no noble offspring in Iron Stone City was worthy of her. And after hearing the rumors outside about Su Chen, she became even more convinced that her place should be beside a hero that traverses the continent. How could a man born regarded as a monster who brought shame to the family become her husband?
Thus, she followed her father and confidently went to the Su Family.
She still remembered Su Hutian’s reaction that day, so shocked and helpless, so furious and disappointed. But when she saw the hostile face of Su Chen, any trace of pity she had left was gone. Just like that, the Huoyun Qing family of three, after stating their purpose, departed nonchalantly, leaving the Su Family with an unforgettable lifetime of disgrace.
Su Chen snapped out of his memories, hearing the discussions of the young men around him.
"That Huo Yunxin is really beautiful, that face, that figure, tsk tsk tsk..."
"Watch your dirty mouth, her father is the patriarch of the Huoyun Family, who also has the blood inheritance of the fifth-level Spirit Beast, the Earth Bear. If you’re heard, you’ll be in big trouble!"
"What’s there to fear, aren’t they busy trying out for the Carefree Sect’s disciples? Who could hear us?"
"Hmph, you think they’re ordinary people? I’ve heard that in the Carefree Sect, even the worst formal disciple is at the Beast Warrior level! Don’t be fooled by these kids who haven’t undergone blood inheritance yet; once they’re inside, they’ll immediately soar like a phoenix. Beast Cultivators progress quickly in the early stages, in just a few years, they’ll all be at least Beast Warrior-level experts!"
Su Chen pressed his lips tightly, coldly smiling. Beast Warrior level, could they compare with the beast demon strongmen he’s seen? With just a wave, they would turn to ashes.
He cast his gaze toward the field and saw that almost every noble child with potential in Iron Stone City was present. Those youthful and proud faces shone under the sunlight. Among them, Huo Yunxin and her brother Huo Yunfeng both had a cold and proud demeanor, attracting much attention.
That Huo Yunfeng was only a year older than Huo Yunxin, twelve this year. Although he had not yet gained blood inheritance, it was said that his physical condition was excellent, and he had undergone special training from an instructor, mastering many skills in combat and grappling. His appearance was also remarkably outstanding among those noble offspring, with his tall and slender stature attracting many young women’s admiration.
Standing in the Su Family’s ranks, Su Ya watched the boy with a tall figure intently, murmuring to herself. Born with large, almond-shaped eyes, Su Ya, although still young, already possessed a considerable allure. Her well-proportioned body, slender waist, and pert hips were enticing and seductive, exuding a compelling tension, leading people to be infatuated.
Opposite, Huo Yunfeng seemed to sense her gaze, turned his head, but his eyes were so cold.
"Brother, that girl from the Su Family is looking at you."
Huo Yunxin said with a light smile.
Huo Yunfeng snorted disdainfully, "No one from the Su Family is worthy of us, be it Su Chen or this girl."
Huo Yunxin’s face naturally revealed a touch of pride. She raised her delicate face like a noble swan, "Indeed, brother, only a hero sweeping across the continent is a match for our Huoyun Clan, right?"
Huo Yunfeng nodded, his expression returning to an icy calm.
But when he turned his head, he suddenly found a gaze filled with hostility!