After a long silence, she finally let out a soft breath, slowly turned her head, and said to Chen Cong, "This child is truly a prodigy beyond all reason! He will surely become the glory of the Chen Clan. A kirin has descended into the world, and the road before him will shine with dazzling brilliance."
Chen Cong smiled faintly at her words, though his expression held a measure of modesty. "You praise him too highly, Churan. The boy has a little talent, but he is also rather unruly and flighty. He still needs time, and the tempering of wind and rain, before he can amount to anything."
Xue Churan covered her lips and laughed, amusement dancing in her eyes. "If his intelligence is merely modest, where in this world could we find true wisdom?"
"Not to mention his outstanding cultivation level. Even my proud little Sixth lost to him. Had Sixth not been so resilient, that defeat might well have left him unable to rise again."
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"As for Xiaojun's temperament, young people ought to be spirited and full of vigor. What is youth without a little wildness?"
Chen Cong shook his head gently, his rebuttal carrying a hint of protectiveness. "That is not quite right, Churan. His Highness the Sixth Prince is blessed with extraordinary talent. Xiaojun merely gained a slight advantage in experience through a few actual battles."
"Once the Sixth Prince reaches the third level of the Heavenly Feather Sacred Canon and undergoes Heavenly Feather Awakening, his strength will soar straight into the skies. If they fight again then, the outcome will be difficult to predict."
Xue Churan waved a hand, her tone easy and frank. "Brother Chen Cong, there is no need to keep making excuses