Chapter 74 - 68: Terrifying Invasion, Her Lie?

The young boys stood dumbfounded for a moment, then trickled into the inn in groups of three or four. ... A gentle breeze began to stir. Su Chen stood in the shadows of dusk, his silhouette lonely. Even though he had scared them away this time, what about next time, and the time after that? Provocations and conflicts never end. He didn’t want to be bullied constantly and even more so, he didn’t want to break his sect’s commandments by retaliating. "Su Chen..." A girl had unknowingly walked up to him, her keen eyes carrying a hint of sympathy. "What’s up?" Though feeling stifled, Su Chen still spoke amiably. "Do the people of the Su Family always bully you like this?" Su Chen’s breath hitched, and his breathing became noticeably erratic. He looked at the girl with bright eyes, "Why do you ask?" "Because I’ve heard of you." The girl whispered, a slight blush rising on her pretty face. Her delicate porcelain hands intertwined shyly, looking adorable. Su Chen was taken aback for a moment, frowning, "You’ve heard of me?" "Yes, I heard from my father that when you were born, you killed the only Spirit Master in Iron Stone City, Lord Di Geng." The girl bit her lip, speaking softly. Su Chen trembled all over. Then a chill quickly invaded his heart, and his gaze towards the girl became extremely unfamiliar, "Is that so? So, do you also despise me, scorn me? If that’s the case, then stay away from me!" He was about to turn around and leave but unexpectedly, the girl’s soft and cool hand grabbed him. "Su Chen, you misunderstood me, I don’t mean to reject you!" The girl’s voice carried a hint of urgency, and her small face was full of panic. "Then what is it?" "I... I just think you’re very unique. Although you come from a poor background and are scorned everywhere, I feel that you have qualities that others don’t. Your future achievements will definitely surpass theirs." The girl mustered the courage to say. Su Chen’s body stiffened. Gradually, his expression softened, and he turned back to look at the girl’s blushing face with a serious expression, a faint smile appearing on his face, "Is that so?" "Yes!" The girl nodded earnestly, but her face flushed an even deeper red. Seeing Su Chen staring at her with an odd expression, she couldn’t help but glance at her hand holding Su Chen’s, and her face blushed to her ears, "I... I didn’t mean to, I’m sorry!" She let go of his hand as if she had been burned. Su Chen smiled slightly, turned around, and used his hands to pillow the back of his head, "It’s nothing, after all, it’s not like I suffered any loss..." The girl’s cheeks were flushed, her bright eyes watching Su Chen’s back, suddenly feeling an inexplicable sense of closeness in her heart. "Su Chen, wait for me!" She took a few steps forward, her steps light and soft, gradually walking side by side with Su Chen... "What’s your name?" Walking on the street outside of the inn, Su Chen asked leisurely. "I’m Huo Yunfei, I’m ten years old, what about you, Su Chen?" The girl turned her head, speaking softly towards Su Chen. Her fragrant breath brushed past his ears, making Su Chen feel a bit uneasy. He inadvertently shifted a little distance, smiling, "I’m eight, but mentally, I’m much older than eight." "Haha, Su Chen, you’re so funny, clearly just eight years old but trying to act mature." Huo Yunfei laughed unreservedly, making Su Chen feel a bit awkward immediately. He snorted, "Believe it or not, I think I’m much more mature than any eight-year-old... Huo Yunfei, can you speak a little less bluntly?" Huo Yunfei was taken aback, her face blushing again, her eyes sparkling, blinking as she said, "Okay, then Su Chen, you shouldn’t call me Huo Yunfei either, call me Fei’Er..." Su Chen stuck out his tongue, "Alright, it’s a promise." Huo Yunfei reached out her little hand to him, "Let’s make a pinky promise, no backing out, whoever does is a puppy." Su Chen smiled helplessly, "Sure." Their pinky fingers tightly hooked together, forming an extraordinarily harmonious silhouette against the sunset. Huo Yunfei’s face was covered in rosy clouds, making her look as beautiful as a pure little angel. Su Chen felt a strange leap in his heart, quickly let go, and strode forward. "Su Chen, where are you going, wait for me!" "I’m going to see how my master catches that vampiric demon!" Yuexiu Town is located in the northwest direction of Iron Stone City. Due to its very remote location, no city is willing to allocate extra forces to govern it. Only those who frequently travel across the Profound Cyan Continent would occasionally stop here to rest or replenish supplies. The dusk sun had gradually sunk below the horizon, casting a faint and obscure shadow over the jagged mountains in the distance, outlining a grand and mysterious silhouette in the enclosing twilight. Su Chen and Huo Yunfei left the small town, following the townspeople who went to watch the excitement, and were soon led to an old, dilapidated ancient temple outside the town, Yongde Temple. Standing outside the temple, Su Chen felt a strong scent of blood wafting into his nose. The townspeople gathering to watch the excitement were clamoring together, discussing endlessly. From the outside, the temple looked indeed dilapidated, with remnants and broken walls scattered everywhere and overgrown weeds. Only the ancient mottled red door stood intact, shut tight. "Is the master inside? Why is there no sound at all?" Su Chen frowned and said. "Yes, I heard everyone say so. Someone discovered the vampiric demon hurting people in the evening, and master and mistress rushed over immediately upon hearing it. I suppose the fight is over by now?" Huo Yunfei guessed. Su Chen nodded, then stepped towards the temple door. "Su Chen, where are you going?"