Chapter 6: Enemies Meet

The young men standing on both sides, upon seeing the roaring and imposing Flame Tiger, were immediately drenched in cold sweat. Some of the more timid ones were so frightened that they became weak and powerless, collapsing to the ground and unable to move.

The four-headed beast charged forward rapidly, but suddenly came to a halt in front of the Chen family. One of the larger adult flame tigers abruptly opened its massive jaws and, with an air of arrogance, let out a sharp roar.

Seeing this situation, one can tell they arrived late, yet there was no trace of shame on Chen Tian's face. He and Chen Yawei stepped over the threshold and walked confidently to the front of the crowd.

The originally quiet scene began to be filled with murmurs, and from time to time, hands were raised to point at Chen Tian, revealing unmistakable feelings of envy and jealousy

"You are too polite, Mr. Bai," Chen Zhan said with a hearty laugh, making an inviting gesture. "It is not convenient to talk outside, Mr. Bai. Please come inside."

Seeing this, Chen Tian teased, "Brother Chen Xuan, why are you late? Could it be that you were out doing something bad last night?"

"Tian'er, why aren't you standing properly yet?" Chen Zhan turned to look at Chen Tian, his tightly furrowed brows relaxing slightly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes as he spoke

"Hmph," Chen Zhan saw that the younger members of the family were so disrespectful, and he let out a dissatisfied snort. He then smiled and walked up to the elderly man in white. Upon sensing the oppressive aura emanating from the old man, he quickly raised his hand in greeting and said with a smile, "Elder Bai, it has been two years since we last met, and it seems your cultivation has improved quite a bit!"

"Damn, that bastard!" Chen Xuan, standing next to Chen Tian, spat on seeing Huang Pu Lei and muttered a curse under his breath

The young man in the yellow clothes was Chen Tian's elder cousin, Chen Hao. Together with Chen Yawei, they were regarded as the two great talents of the Chen family, with abilities comparable to Chen Yawei. Chen Hao harbored feelings for Chen Yawei, but she paid him no mind and often used Chen Tian as a shield. Consequently, people's hearts were as narrow as the tip of a needle, leading them to harbor jealousy towards Chen Tian.

As long as the young disciples are sent to the Luoyu Academy, after two years, the family will gain a strong member, and at that time, one will be able to speak with more authority in Kalan City

"Yes, Grandfather." Chen Tianxiao replied, and then he pulled Chen Yawei to stand behind their father

"Hmph" As the young man in the yellow robe, Chen Tian, let out a heavy snort, he casually walked over to Chen Yawei's side, adopting a flattering demeanor in an attempt to get closer to her

Hmph, seeing the noisy scene, Chen Zhan furrowed his brows and let out a cold snort of dissatisfaction

The Chen family members standing under the shade of the tree, upon seeing Chen Tian's arrival and the intimate gestures he made with Chen Yawei, immediately had their eyes gleaming with a red light

As Chen Tian stood firm, a shadow suddenly darted out from the Chen residence and quickly rushed to Chen Tian's side, panting and calling out.

He is the head of the Chen family, Chen Zhan. Standing next to Chen Zhan is Chen Tian's father, Chen Gan. Because the elder uncle and the second uncle are managing the family business outside, they are not present.

Chen Zhan felt a sudden joy in his heart upon seeing Elder Bai so approachable. Elder Bai was the only third-grade alchemist at Luoyu Academy, possessing formidable strength, and his status within the academy was second only to that of the president.

This young man was tall and had a proud expression between his brows. Upon seeing Chen Tian and the other three engaged in lively conversation, a cold glint flashed in his eyes

Other members of the Chen family were similarly hostile upon encountering the Emperor Pu Lei, openly displaying strong animosity

However, the number of experts at Luoyu Academy is countless, and capturing the Flame Tiger is merely a trivial task for them. It is precisely for this reason that the Flame Tiger has become the emblem of Luoyu Academy

In the center of the young men, an elderly figure dressed in a blue long robe stood with his hands clasped behind his back. His slender frame and the dignified aura between his brows exuded an air of authority reminiscent of a scholar. His expression was calm and devoid of any visible emotional fluctuations, yet the hands hidden within his sleeves were tightly clenched together

If it were not for that bastard Huangpu Leina, Chen Tian would not have suffered a complete severing of his meridians, and over the past two years, he would not have endured the ridicule of his clan, becoming the laughingstock of everyone

Upon seeing the four magical beasts, Chen Tian immediately recognized them as members of Luoyu Academy. These four are Tier 3 magical beasts known as Flame Tigers, which are unique to Luoyu Academy.

"Look at what you’re saying, it was that girl Yawen last night. In the middle of the night, she insisted on dragging me to the kitchen to find something to eat, which kept me from sleeping well all night." Chen Xuan glanced at Chen Yawen and yawned

Upon hearing this, Big Brother Bai let out a laugh, raised his hand and waved it backward. Immediately, a young man with an eagle-like hooked nose and a gloomy appearance appeared before the Chen family.

Chen Tian looked towards the newcomer, only to find it was his elder cousin, Chen Xuan. At that moment, he appeared disheveled, with dark circles under his eyes, resembling someone who had just woken up.

Bai Lao raised his hand with a smile, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes, yet he feigned humility on the surface, saying: "It was merely a fortunate breakthrough, merely a fortunate breakthrough. Master Chen, considering our long-standing acquaintance, let us dispense with these formalities."

Although they are practitioners, prolonged standing still takes a toll on them. Some disciples with lower cultivation levels tremble, their lips turn pale, and they appear as if they might collapse at any moment

The Chen family youths, who had been whispering to each other, fell silent upon hearing the cold snort, and the situation was immediately brought under control

The beast that emitted a howl had an old man with white beard and white eyebrows seated on its back, dressed in a white robe

What? Chen Zhan's laughter was caught behind him, and the muscles in his face began to twitch violently. He had just thought there was a chance, but unexpectedly, he found himself in such a situation. Nevertheless, as the head of the family, he quickly composed himself and, with a somewhat forced smile, asked: "I wonder which family's disciple Elder Bai has chosen?"

However, the latter showed no appreciation at all, adopting a completely indifferent demeanor, treating the other party as if they were invisible

As I approached the door again, I discovered that beneath the large trees on either side of the entrance, dozens of young people stood breathlessly. From their drenched appearances, it was evident that they had been standing for a long time

Ordinary spiritual practitioners do not possess the strength to tame a Flame Tiger. Once these third-tier Flame Tigers reach adulthood, their power is exceedingly terrifying. Not to mention taming them, merely escaping from their claws is already a cause for gratitude.

Two people were walking along the mountain path, engaging in casual conversation. What was originally a short journey ended up taking them the better part of a day. When they turned left at the Chen family's gate after passing through the trees and the picture book forest, they found the heavy gate wide open.

As soon as the words were spoken, four beasts from a distance rushed towards this direction, and it could be faintly seen that there were people sitting on the backs of those beasts

The strong always possess a certain arrogance, often showing little favor to ordinary cultivators. Now that Elder Bai is being so courteous, could it be that there is hope for a change in the situation

Hmm? Huang Pu Lei. Upon seeing the young man, Chen Tian's expression turned serious, his eyes flashing with a cold light, and his hands clenched tightly, a nameless fire burning fiercely within him. At the same time, he was frantically shouting in his heart, "Huang Pu Lei, Huang Pu Lei."

The Chen family and the Huangpu family frequently experience friction, and even the younger generation privately competes with one another, yet it is always the Chen family's descendants who suffer losses each time

"Be quiet," Chen Tian's father turned his head to remind Chen Tian and the other person who were chatting.

Just as the three were engaged in lively conversation, a young man in a yellow outfit hurriedly rushed out from the Chen family residence

Chen Tian's indifferent attitude towards the boy in the yellow clothes was met with only a faint smile as he continued to converse with Chen Xuan

There is no need for that, Master Chen. I came here to inform you that we have already selected a candidate and are now preparing to return.

"What are you talking about, brother?" Chen Yawei shot Chen Xuan a glare, threateningly waving her small fist.