Chapter 450: Xu Kun

"What? An acquaintance?"

Ji Chen was slightly startled, glancing at Yao Qian.

He saw her expression was clearly not very pleasant as she said, "You could say he's an acquaintance, Xu Kun, the Young Master of the Xu Family in Liu City."

"Xu Family..."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chen suddenly understood.

This is one of the three major families in Liu City, in long-standing competition with the Yao Family.

Previously, when Yao Jieyong's old injury flared up, the Xu Family took advantage and oppressed the Yao Family, seizing quite a few of their businesses.

The two families could almost be considered sworn enemies, having been opposed in Liu City for nearly a thousand years.

However, many know that the Xu Family's Young Master, Xu Kun, despite being arrogant and domineering, is infatuated with Yao Qian.

In recent years, the Xu Family's power has grown, and their overall strength has already surpassed the Yao Family.

Thus, Xu Kun has grown more brazen, even proclaiming that if Yao Qian would agree to be with him, the two families could unite in marriage, allowing the Yao Family to continue developing in Liu City, and under Xu Family's leadership, become even stronger without fearing a complete takeover by the Xu Family.

But how could Yao Qian possibly agree to this?

She herself has no fondness for Xu Kun, and over the years, his reputation in Liu City has been vile due to bullying the weak everywhere, known as a notorious idler.

"Yao Qian, you actually came to Yanxian City as well, are you planning to participate in the entrance exam for the Profound Celestial Pavilion?"

Xu Kun approached, speaking in a familiar manner to inquire.

"None of your business." Yao Qian responded with a cold face, clearly not wanting to engage at all.

Yet, Xu Kun seemed used to this and did not care, continuing, "I told you before, if you wish to join the Profound Celestial Pavilion, just come to me. My brother is now a core disciple of the Profound Celestial Pavilion. With his recommendation, we wouldn't even need to take the exam, and the two of us could become disciples of the pavilion."

Xu Kun's brother is named Xu Yan, once known as Liu City's top genius, with extraordinary potential. Therefore, he received an invitation from the Profound Celestial Pavilion years ago and became a disciple, now holding the status of a core disciple, with significant influence among them.

"Your brother is your brother, what does that have to do with me? Moreover, whether I can join the Profound Celestial Pavilion doesn't require your Xu Family's help." Yao Qian said indifferently, planning to leave with Ji Chen and not wanting to engage further.

Xu Kun felt a bit awkward, like cold shoulders hitting a warm reception.

He might have let it go normally, but today he was accompanied by several close friends.

Yao Qian's attitude clearly made him feel embarrassed, unable to maintain his dignity.

Seeing them about to leave, Xu Kun quickly stopped them, "Yao Qian, I've heard that this time, the entrance exam for the Profound Celestial Pavilion is much harder than before. With your ability, the probability of passing is not high. If you really want to become a disciple, I can help you."

"I don't need your help, please step aside." Yao Qian frowned, continuing to step forward.

Xu Kun's expression stiffened, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, as he couldn't let it go, and he couldn't help but coldly shout, "Stop!"

He spoke as he reached out to stop Yao Qian.

"Swoosh!"

At this moment, a large hand reached out, firmly grasping his wrist.

Ji Chen spoke in a mild tone, "People don't want to pay attention to you, yet you insist on pestering them here?" ⅇ

"Who are you?"

Xu Kun frowned and looked at Ji Chen seriously for the first time. He had noticed him before but didn't really care, just assuming Ji Chen was like Yao Family's servant. But now, it seemed not to be the case?

He looked at Ji Chen, then at Yao Qian, as his expression turned increasingly unpleasant, "No wonder you've been half-hearted with me all these years, turns out you've long found someone else?"

"Ji Chen is just my friend, don't speak nonsense." Yao Qian frowned, knowing Xu Kun must have misunderstood something.

Though she was reluctant to explain to him, she felt it unfair to let Ji Chen be misunderstood, so she casually explained.

"Friend?"

Xu Kun snorted coldly, sweeping his gaze back to Ji Chen, "Your name is Ji Chen?"

"What do you want?" Ji Chen replied with a question.

Evidently, it was Xu Kun's first time hearing Ji Chen's name.

He didn't know about Ji Chen's earlier encounter with Bai Shengrong.

Because Xu Kun arrived at Yanxian City after the event, and by then, few were discussing it anymore.

"What is your relationship with Yao Qian?" He squinted his eyes, with a cold light flickering, as if interrogating Ji Chen.

Ji Chen couldn't help but laugh, "This seems to have nothing to do with you, right?"

"You!"

Xu Kun's face darkened.

"Where did this nobody come from, dare to speak this way to Brother Xu?"

At this moment, several young men who appeared with Xu Kun also came forward.

They were all Xu Kun's idle friends from various families, seeing Xu Kun's embarrassment, naturally eager to step forward to back him up.

"Let's go, ignore them."

Yao Qian frowned, clearly unwilling to continue the entanglement, lest it draw too much attention. She wasn't that concerned herself, but feared it might bring trouble to Ji Chen.

Ji Chen nodded and then stepped forward with Yao Qian, intending to leave.

"Did I let you leave?"

Xu Kun snorted coldly, stepping forward to block their way.

"Before I resort to action, you'd better step back." Ji Chen's gaze sharpened, his voice cooling.

"What arrogance!"

Before Xu Kun could say anything, one of his friends couldn't help but speak, "Who do you think you are?"

"Dare to threaten us? Truly ignorant!"

The Xu Family may be a prominent clan in Liu City but is insignificant in the wider Yanzhou.

However, Xu Kun's brother is a core disciple of the Profound Celestial Pavilion. If they could seize this chance to ingratiate themselves with Xu Kun, perhaps they would receive special treatment during the entrance exam.

Even if not, befriending someone like him would surely bear benefits.

Previously, they were contemplating ways to close ties with Xu Kun.

Now, the opportunity presents itself.

"Brother Xu, since this person doesn't know his place, let me teach him a lesson for you."

A slightly burly young man was the first to stand out, eager to seize the chance to publicly reprimand Ji Chen and curry favor with Xu Kun.