Ma Hongjun Courted Death! Overestimating Himself!

Dai Mubai glanced at him.

"What are you going off to do again?"

Ma Hongjun immediately broke into a smile.

"I just want to take a look around the city. I'll be back soon."

Oscar sighed.

"Fatty, before you make excuses, could you at least stop staring?"

Ma Hongjun looked at the women passing along both sides of the street, showing no intention of restraining himself.

"I'm observing the local customs of Heaven Dou City."

Dai Mubai and the others had long grown accustomed to his behavior.

Flender did not stop him either.

"Don't cause any trouble."

Ma Hongjun nodded in agreement, then turned and headed down another street.

Heaven Dou City's northern gate.

A Royal Guard contingent had been waiting there for quite some time.

The moment Qian Chen, Shui Bing'er, and the others stepped down from their carriage, the guards saluted in perfect unison.

"Greetings, Young Master Qian Chen. Greetings, Miss Shui Bing'er."

Shui Yue'er's eyes widened.

"The Royal Guard came to receive us personally?"

Shui Bing'er was equally surprised.

Qian Chen, however, remained calm.

Since Xue Qinghe had sent word, she had naturally arranged everything in advance.

The group followed the Royal Guard into Heaven Dou City.

Pedestrians along the way hurriedly made way.

Shops lined both sides of the broad streets, while Soul Masters passed by in an endless stream.

Shui Yue'er leaned against the carriage window, constantly looking around.

"Heaven Dou City is even livelier than I imagined."

Xue Wu looked toward the shops lining the street.

"There are quite a lot of Soul Tool shops here too."

Shui Bing'er sat opposite Qian Chen.

She had been watching Qian Chen all along, but she did not dare make it too obvious.

Qian Chen suddenly raised his eyes.

"Shui Bing'er, why have you been staring at me?"

Shui Bing'er immediately turned her face away.

"I wasn't."

Shui Yue'er laughed beside her.

"Sister, you clearly looked at him several times just now."

Shui Bing'er raised a hand and tapped her forehead.

"Yue'er."

Qian Chen did not press the matter further, merely looking out the carriage window.

The carriage soon stopped before a grand residence.

Xue Qinghe was already waiting on the steps.

She wore a gold-and-white robe, her brilliant golden hair tied behind her head.

Six years had passed since they last met, and Qian Renxue had grown even more breathtaking, the nobility between her brows becoming increasingly pronounced.

The instant she saw Qian Chen, a flash of amazement passed through her eyes.

When they had met in the pavilion three years ago, Qian Chen had still carried some of a youth's handsome innocence.

Now, he stood tall and straight, with a handsome face and an even more distinct violet-gold sheen amid his black hair.

Xue Qinghe's heartbeat uncontrollably quickened by half a beat.

She quickly composed herself and stepped forward to greet him.

"Qian Chen, it has been a long time."

Qian Chen looked at the younger sister before him, with many questions he wanted to ask.

Had Bibi Dong ever truly cared about her?

Had she lived well these past years?

Yet when those words reached his lips, all that remained was a simple greeting.

"Brother Xue, it has been a long time."

Xue Qinghe looked at him, the smile on her face becoming more apparent.

"Let's go inside first."

Everyone entered the residence.

Servants soon brought tea and pastries.

Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, and the others sat to one side, curiously examining their surroundings.

Xue Qinghe personally poured tea for Qian Chen.

"This Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament will be held in Heaven Dou City."

"I've already registered Skywater Academy."

Qian Chen set down his teacup.

"When does the tournament begin?"

"In a few days."

Xue Qinghe paused briefly.

"Since the tournament has not begun yet, there happens to be an auction in the city today."

"Heaven Dou Auction House will be putting up quite a few precious items, including resources suitable for ice-attributed Soul Masters."

She looked toward Shui Bing'er and the others.

"Why not come with me and take a look?"

Shui Yue'er immediately nodded.

"Sure!"

Shui Bing'er did not refuse either.

Qian Chen considered it briefly.

"Then let's take a look."

Xue Qinghe rose to her feet.

"Let's leave now."

On another street.

Ma Hongjun walked alone through the crowd.

He looked around, and soon spotted several people approaching from ahead.

Qian Chen walked at the center of the group.

Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er stood at his sides.

Xue Wu, Yu Hairou, and the others were equally striking in appearance.

Ice Empress held Qian Chen's arm, her emerald-green hair falling to her waist.

The moment their group walked down the street, they drew countless gazes.

Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up.

He straightened his clothes and quickly approached them.

"Ladies, please wait."

Shui Bing'er frowned slightly.

Shui Yue'er looked at Ma Hongjun blocking their path, disgust surfacing in her eyes.

Ma Hongjun did not notice. Instead, he wore a broad smile.

"My name is Ma Hongjun. Since fate has brought us together today, how about we share dinner?"

"I know where all the best restaurants in Heaven Dou City are."

Shui Yue'er looked him up and down.

"Chubby, why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror?"

"With the likes of you, you think you can invite us to dinner?"

The surrounding pedestrians immediately burst into laughter.

Ma Hongjun's expression quickly darkened.

Shui Bing'er grabbed Shui Yue'er by the wrist.

"Yue'er, ignore him."

"We still have things to do."

Before they set out, Shui Xinrou had specifically reminded them.

Once they reached Heaven Dou City, they should avoid conflicts whenever possible.

Although Xue Qinghe could support them, she could not protect them at every moment.

Shui Bing'er did not want to make unnecessary enemies because of Ma Hongjun.

She led the others, preparing to go around him.

But Ma Hongjun took a step sideways and blocked their path again.

"I'm talking to you. Didn't you hear me?"

"Do you know who I am?"

"Ma Hongjun of the Shrek Seven Devils!"

The instant those words fell, the surrounding chatter stopped.

A passerby said quietly:

"So he's one of the Shrek Seven Devils."

"I heard they just came out of Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"These people aren't easy to provoke."

Listening to the discussions around him, Ma Hongjun's smug expression returned.

"Now you know to be scared?"

"Whoever insulted me just now, apologize immediately."

He raised a hand and pointed at Shui Yue'er.

"And you lot, keep me company for dinner tonight."

"As long as you serve me well, I'll let today's matter slide."

Shui Yue'er's face went pale with anger.

Shui Bing'er stepped in front of her.

"We didn't offend you."

"Please move aside."

Ma Hongjun did not budge.

He looked at Shui Bing'er, his gaze lingering over her for a long while.

"You're quite pretty."

"As long as you're willing to have dinner with me, I won't pursue what happened just now."

Ice Empress's emerald-green eyes gradually darkened.

Xue Qinghe also frowned.

Just as she was about to speak, Qian Chen had already stepped forward.

Shui Bing'er turned back to look at him.

"Qian Chen, forget it."

"Let's not cause trouble here."

Qian Chen did not answer.

His gaze settled on Ma Hongjun.

"When someone has bullied us right to our faces, how can we just let it go?"

Shui Bing'er froze.

Qian Chen was angry.

And it was because of her.

The moment that thought surfaced, her cheeks flushed again.

Ma Hongjun watched Qian Chen walk up before him, and the smile on his face vanished completely.

"Who the hell are you?"

Qian Chen stopped in front of him.

"What did you just say?"

Ma Hongjun raised his chin.

"So what if I say it again?"

Qian Chen glanced at Shui Bing'er.

Then he looked back at Ma Hongjun.

"Then don't expect to leave here in one piece today."