"You!" Kang Zuoqing was furious. With his pride, he might accept losing to Fan Yingqiu, but he would never accept losing to this unknown nobody who had only made him take a slight look!
This is a disgrace, a blatant humiliation!
"Fairy Tang, are you also attending this Aristocratic Family Assembly?" Kang Zuoqing suppressed his anger and maintained his composure. However, when he looked at Tang Miaomiao, a fiery glint flashed in his eyes.
"Perhaps I will participate." Tang Miaomiao knew Kang Zuoqing well, and her tone was neither distant nor overly familiar. She said, "Let's see tomorrow. I heard that Young Master Kang Zuoqing has already mastered the Yunyao Cultivation Technique. Congratulations."
"Thank you." Hearing Tang Miaomiao mention this, a hint of pride flashed in Kang Zuoqing's eyes. He said, "It's a pity that Fan Yingqiu can't come this time. Otherwise, I would like to sit on the top spot on the Tiger Ranking."
"Fan Yingqiu has already reached the Grandmaster Realm and is focusing all his efforts on improving his cultivation to break into the Dragon Ranking. Moreover, this Aristocratic Family Assembly is for young martial artists under the age of thirty, and it seems that none of the younger generation from the Six Great Families are participating." Tang Miaomiao glanced at Kang Zuoqing and said, "Although Young Master Kang has mastered his cultivation technique, it seems that he still needs some time to consolidate his strength before he can reach the Grandmaster Realm."
Although Tang Miaomiao didn't say it explicitly, her implication was clear: Fan Yingqiu had already reached the Grandmaster Realm, and it was too early for Kang Zuoqing to challenge for the top spot on the Tiger Ranking.
Kang Zuoqing wasn't stupid; he naturally understood this point. He was extremely dissatisfied and coldly said, "If I were to fight Fan Yingqiu, I might have a chance to win. Cultivation is one thing, strength is another. After this tournament, I will go to the Heaven and Earth Palace to challenge Fan Yingqiu and have my name engraved at the top of the Tiger Ranking."
"Then I wish Young Master Kang good luck," Tang Miaomiao said calmly.
Gu Chen shook his head. This guy was so clueless. Couldn't he see that Tang Miaomiao didn't want to talk to him or get back to this topic?
After discovering that Tang Miaomiao was the girl from back then, Gu Chen was now very interested, but since Kang Zuoqing was unreasonable, he didn't press her for details.
Kang Zuoqing, however, took Tang Miaomiao's polite words as a sincere blessing and smiled, saying, "Don't worry, I will invite Fairy Tang to watch the battle. I think that battle will have a chance to be recorded in history."
Gu Chen shook his head even more vigorously. This guy's brain is completely full of shit.
However, Kang Zuoqing quickly turned her attention to Gu Chen, saying, "Fairy Tang, I have another question, what is your relationship with this person?"
Tang Miaomiao pondered, seemingly wondering what her relationship with Gu Chen really was. Calling him a friend didn't seem quite right, and calling him her savior seemed a bit foolish, and might even make Gu Chen a target of public criticism.
For a moment, this question seemed to have stumped her.
However, Gu Chen spoke calmly, "Young Master Kang, you'd better not ask. Asking might be a blow to your confidence."
"Hmm?" Kang Zuoqing glanced at Gu Chen with a murderous look in his eyes.
Gu Chen pretended not to see it, smiled slightly, and said with a playful heart, "Let me tell you this, Fairy Tang is my suitor. Even after learning that I have a child, she was willing to be his stepmother. Sigh, being too charming is a troublesome thing. Although I haven't agreed to be with her yet, she's so devoted, I'm afraid I really can't hold on for long."
"You bastard!"
A furious shout rang out, but it wasn't Kang Zuoqing who spoke; it was actually Cao Miao!
Cao Miao had been listening for quite a while, and now that he had just arrived, hearing Gu Chen's arrogant words, his face immediately fell. He stood in front of Gu Chen and coldly said, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"And who is this?" Gu Chen glanced at Cao Miao.
"Cao Miao of the Cao Family." Cao Miao's lips twitched slightly when he saw Gu Chen's dismissive attitude. But when he said his name, Cao Miao puffed out his chest, just like Kang Zuoqing before, full of confidence.
Hearing the name, Gu Chen felt a sense of familiarity, but he quickly realized it. Wasn't this the guy Sun Da admired? One of Sun Jiangman's suitors, and his biggest rival in love?
Gu Chen sized Cao Miao up and down. He had to admit, the guy had rosy lips and white teeth, and looked quite presentable, with a bit of the potential of a pretty boy. But wasn't he pursuing Sun Jiangman? What did Tang Miaomiao have to do with him?
Gu Chen shook his head and said, "Sorry, I've never heard of you. You're probably just some nobody." He paused, then, before Cao Miao Gu Chen react, continued, "Of course, if you don't believe me, you can ask Fairy Tang if she's pursuing me."
Gu Chen's words startled both Cao Miao and Kang Zuoqing.
Not only the two of them, but everyone else present also looked at Tang Miaomiao.
Would Tang Miaomiao pursue a person, or would she pursue a guy like this? Is that even possible? How could it be so absurd!
They didn't believe it, they absolutely didn't believe it!
So even after Gu Chen finished speaking, when they looked at Tang Miaomiao, they weren't expecting anything; they were just waiting for her to arrogantly deny it, just as she would deny something absurd.
Unfortunately, they didn't get a denial from Tang Miaomiao, because after hearing Gu Chen's words, Tang Miaomiao lowered her eyes and fell silent!
Silence!
What does silence mean? Does it mean acquiescing?!
In an instant, no one spoke; everyone stared in disbelief, and the surroundings were so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
Gu Chen's smile widened.
As an old monster and the sect leader of the Heavenly Pivot Sect, Gu Chen was able to reach the top of Heavenly Nether Star, which was full of dangers in his previous life. He was naturally a person who was good at scheming and had a good grasp of people's hearts.
He had saved Tang Miaomiao's life, and Tang Miaomiao had made a promise to him. Given her current personality, she certainly wouldn't refute it. This matter sounds absurd at first glance, and even if it's not true, Tang Miaomiao is arrogant and aloof. Admitting or denying it would make her seem inferior, so she disdains it and refuses to answer!
But others didn't know, and couldn't have imagined it!
Therefore, they were prejudiced and subconsciously assumed that Tang Miaomiao had tacitly agreed!
In an instant, all the men's eyes turned to Gu Chen, filled with murderous jealousy and anger!
This kid, what makes him so special? Even Fan Yingqiu and Kang Zuoqing couldn't succeed with him, yet Tang Miaomiao is chasing after him!
Normally, given Cao Miao's relationship with Tang Miaomiao, he might have expected her to react this way. But now, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he didn't think that far ahead, because the more he looked at Gu Chen, the more familiar he felt!