Chapter 175: Chapter 175

Su Lin was amazed at how quickly women could form friendships when suddenly he felt a killing intent directed at him.

Recognizing this familiar aura as true qi that only manifests after the Taiyi Divine Needles technique has reached a minor achievement, Su Lin turned towards the entrance to see Xiao Chen and a young man around twenty-five or twenty-six years old walking in together.

Observing the young man, Su Lin narrowed his eyes. Donghai had more than just the Li and Qin families; there were many other families, and this young man was likely from one of them.

During the original auction event in the story, Su Lin obtained the third Taiyi Divine Needle, but now that he already had the second and third needles, he wondered if today’s auction would still offer something of value.

Unsure, he had decided to attend, fully aware of the protagonist’s halo’s terrifying effect. Unexpectedly, before the auction even began, Xiao Chen had somehow connected with another family, inviting further complications.

No… it seemed more like Xiao Chen had been approached.

Seeing how warmly Qin Gong was treating the young man, Su Lin guessed his status was not low. He knew well enough that old timers like Qin Gong were adept at gauging people’s worth.

As Su Lin pondered this, he noticed the young man smirking mockingly at him after exchanging a few words with Xiao Chen.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Xiao Chen, is that Su Lin who made you look so wretched?” Song Juncheng asked mockingly.

Xiao Chen glared at Su Lin before nodding, “Yes, it’s him. Ever since I arrived in Donghai, he’s been targeting me, setting up numerous traps, making me end up in such a sorry state today.”

Song Juncheng laughed, “Just the son of a nouveau riche. I don’t believe he’s the grandmaster you claim he is. He must have used some secret method to forcibly increase his realm. There are hardly any 18-year-old grandmasters even in the imperial capital.”

Xiao Chen responded with a bitter smile, “Brother Cheng, I’m telling the truth. Old Master Zhong died by his hand. You must not underestimate him.”

Song Juncheng nodded, “I came out this time partly to find my worthless uncle and also to help you deal with your troubles in Donghai. Xiao Chen, you are the heir to the Ghost Doctor; you can’t tarnish that reputation.”

Xiao Chen knew he couldn’t afford to lose face, especially since he was aware of how strong Su Lin had become with the minor achievement of the Taiyi Divine Needles. He remembered the burn mark on Zhong Xincheng’s shoulder, which was seared through.

Thus, he warned Song Juncheng about Su Lin’s strength, not realizing that the more he cautioned, the less Song Juncheng believed him.

In his heart, Song Juncheng dismissed Xiao Chen’s claims, finding the idea of an 18-year-old grandmaster from a nouveau riche family in Zhongjiang absurd. Without the resources to back him, even if Su Lin had started training from a young age, he couldn’t become a grandmaster by 40.

Song Juncheng understood Xiao Chen’s caution as simply a way to exaggerate Su Lin’s strength after being unable to defeat him, a tactic he himself had employed.

“Xiao Chen, you really know where my uncle is, right? My dad said we must bring him back this time.”

Xiao Chen replied, “Although I don’t know exactly where Uncle Song is, I have an idea of his whereabouts. We can go find him together later.”

Song Juncheng nodded, then glanced at the women talking behind Su Lin, his eyes flashing with admiration, “Xiao Chen, putting aside everything else, Donghai really is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Look at those beauties.”

Xiao Chen also noticed the women behind Su Lin, explaining, “The one on the left is my fiancée, Li Ziyu, but she’s now bewitched by Su Lin, seeing me as an enemy. The woman across from her is Zhao Yanyan, the general manager of Su Lin’s Quan Le Guo Supermarket, and next to her is Qin Jiuyue, the little princess of the Qin family.”

As he spoke, Xiao Chen gritted his teeth. Su Lin had become his adversary because of Qin Jiuyue, and even though he had killed Li Ziyen, he didn’t see it as his fault; it was all because of Su Lin and Qin Jiuyue.

“As for the other two, I don’t recognize them, but I’ve heard Su Lin has two exceptionally beautiful girlfriends in Zhongjiang, probably them.”

Xiao Chen’s heart raced, especially at the sight of Lin Xiaowan. Her figure was impeccable, and her regal demeanor exuded a natural authority, invoking a desire to conquer her.

The thought of such a woman belonging to Su Lin enraged Xiao Chen, “Such beautiful women are with that nouveau riche kid, a total waste. Well… once we deal with him, we can figure out how to hehe…”

Xiao Chen looked disdainfully at Song Juncheng’s thoughts but paid no mind to his similar notions, feeling they were justified.

“Let’s go… let’s meet this nouveau riche kid.”

Xiao Chen looked around. This was Qin family territory, and with Song Juncheng and two grandmasters by his side, plus his Taiyi Divine Needle for protection, Xiao Chen felt confident Su Lin wouldn’t dare attack him, or if he did, he could escape.

With this courage, he followed Song Juncheng towards Su Lin.

Su Lin watched Xiao Chen and Song Juncheng approach with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Especially Song Juncheng, acting like a typical villain. “Aren’t I supposed to be the villain here?” Su Lin wondered to himself as the two approached him.

With an arrogant face, Song Juncheng spoke up, “So you’re the Su Lin everyone’s talking about?”

Su Lin ignored Song Juncheng and turned to Xiao Chen with a faint expression, “I didn’t expect you to still be alive and have found a new backer. Congratulations.”

Hearing this, Xiao Chen’s anger surged, “Don’t be smug, Su Lin. I was just careless before. Let’s see how you handle what’s coming next.”

“Heh, this is Xiaoyue’s home. You think if I take you down right now, there’ll be consequences?” Su Lin asked with a smirk.

Xiao Chen stepped back, feeling a sudden heat on his face at Su Lin’s words, showing signs of cowardice.

Song Juncheng, on the side, looked down on Xiao Chen and pulled him behind, “Kid, I’m talking to you. What, you’ve become mute?”

Su Lin glanced at Song Juncheng, “Just a disposable character. Waiting to be offed, why the fuss?”

“Huh?”

Furious, Song Juncheng burst out, “You dare speak to me like that? Su Lin, you’re dead.”

Again, Su Lin ignored Song Juncheng, turning to Xiao Chen, “What’s this, another pawn you’ve dragged in? Doesn’t he know the last two who helped you? One’s bedridden, and the other’s dead.”

Xiao Chen glared at Su Lin, “What did you do to my fiancée? How have I wronged you for you to use her against me? What did you tell her?”

Su Lin shrugged, “Can’t help it, I’m too charming. Ziyu fell for me at first sight, no defenses. She had a fiancé, so you were in the way, had to deal with you.”

Xiao Chen scoffed, “Ziyu would fall for someone like you? Impossible. You already have several women, would she agree to be a minor?”

Su Lin laughed again, “Why not give it a try? To tell you the truth, the day you fled, Ziyu and I made substantial progress. I must say, she’s quite the catch, very supple.”

After saying this, Su Lin appeared to savor the memory.

Xiao Chen looked towards Li Ziyu, who wasn’t even looking at him but was quietly talking to Zhao Yanyan.

“Impossible.”

Su Lin shrugged, “Believe it or not, that’s the truth.”

“Su Lin… You dare ignore me like this, you’re asking for death.”

Only then did Su Lin turn to the seemingly insignificant Song Juncheng, saying helplessly, “A pawn like you, got a say here? Get lost.”

Then, Su Lin walked over to Li Ziyu and Zhao Yanyan, taking each by the hand and said to the group, “The air here’s polluted. Let’s talk in a private room.”

“Sure, Grandpa has prepared a private room just for you. Let me take you there,” Qin Jiuyue said, also giving Xiao Chen a disdainful look, “What’s with Grandpa, sending invites to anyone? I’ll have to ask him later; even the undesirables are getting in.”

Song Juncheng turned pale with anger. Being ignored by Su Lin was one thing, but now even Qin Jiuyue was looking down on him. If it weren’t for being in the Qin household, he’d have lashed out.

Xiao Chen, watching Su Lin’s hand on Li Ziyu’s waist and her somewhat indulgent look towards Su Lin, was boiling inside. Lies could be spun, but the eyes don’t lie. Never would he have imagined Su Lin had already won over Li Ziyu, cursing her in his heart.

The group of six entered the elevator, and Su Lin removed his hand from Li Ziyu’s waist, “Ziyu, about earlier…”

Li Ziyu shook her head, “It’s okay, Su Lin, no need to explain.”

Hearing this, the girls, especially Lin Xiaowan and Zhao Yanyan, who had sharp ears, looked at Su Lin. They had heard Su Lin and Xiao Chen’s conversation clearly, and Qin Jiuyue had briefed them on the start of their feud.

Now, Lin Xiaowan and the others finally met Su Lin’s arch-enemy. While they weren’t worried about Su Lin, they marveled at his fortune in love.

“So that’s Xiao Chen.”

Su Lin nodded, “That’s him.”

Lin Xiaowan frowned, “I don’t know why, but seeing Xiao Chen gives me a feeling of disgust, like a natural enmity and dislike. Just can’t stand him.”

Zhao Yanyan nodded in agreement, “I feel the same. Seeing him just makes me uncomfortable, wanting to hit him.”

Xia Shiyu also agreed, “I feel that way too.”

Su Lin joked, “Maybe it’s because of me that you all love and hate together.”

Unable to think of a reason, the three women eventually agreed with Su Lin’s explanation.