Tai Nuo stood at the Academy gates. Having seen no sign of Chen Jue for several days, he grew increasingly suspicious.
"He hasn't come out for days. He's obviously scared, hiding his head in his shell like a turtle!"
Then his gaze involuntarily shifted to Tai Long beside him, his tone tinged with displeasure.
"Hah, you actually got taught a lesson by that turtle hiding its head and tail? You've really dragged our clan's reputation through the mud!"
"And you even said I might not be able to beat him. What a ridiculous joke!"
"I could crush him with one hand!"
Tai Long was filled with mixed emotions at those words.
He helplessly looked at his father's face, still steeped in self-satisfaction, and bitter ripples stirred in his heart.
"Dad, I was just joking. You actually came!"
"Look at the way the other students are staring at us..."
"And it's one thing for Father to come, but Grandpa, why did you come too?"
"This is so embarrassing..."
Tai Tan answered expressionlessly.
"If this young man really is powerful, shouldn't we apologize for you harassing his girlfriend and provoking him?"
"After all, to establish yourself on this continent, you need not only tremendous strength of your own, but also an extensive network of connections!"
Beside him, Tai Nuo sneered.
"He can't possibly be that strong. This brat must have been careless!"
"And now his old man has to clean up his mess!"
The surrounding students were whispering among themselves.
"Why hasn't Chen Jue come yet?"
"No idea. I heard he's having breakfast in the Cafeteria with Xiao Qing and Hu Liena!"
"What!!! With Xiao Qing! She's my favorite little girl, so innocent! We absolutely can't let her fall into Chen Jue's hands!"
"Exactly, Xiao Qing is so adorable. You know what