Seeing everyone's reactions, Siger Hughes stroked his short beard with satisfaction, then looked at Su Chen and Xige Zhuxue with a beaming smile: "How is it? Are you satisfied with Grandpa's arrangements?"

Xige Zhuxue was left speechless, but Su Chen shook his head, silently saying, "Elder Siger, don't you think this decision is too hasty? I... I can't accept it right now."

"Hmm?"

Siger Hughes was taken aback, looking at Su Chen with surprise, his smile slowly fading, and his tone became heavy: "How can it be hasty? In a few days, Zhuxue will be fifteen years old, which isn't too early for marriage at that age. However, if you really feel it's too soon, it's okay, we can just set it now and have the wedding in two or three years."

"That's not what I meant..."

Su Chen shook his head again, "Elder Siger, before you betrothed Zhuxue to me, didn't you first seek her opinion?"

Siger Hughes blinked his eyes, then suddenly burst into laughter, with a hint of inexplicable sarcasm in his tone, "How can a big matter like marriage allow children to decide for themselves? Little brother Su Chen, how could you ask such a naive question?"

Su Chen opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but couldn't utter a single word.

He glanced at Xige Zhuxue, who had also become sluggish, feeling as if he had suddenly become the protagonist of a farce, trying to escape but sinking deeper. At this moment, he could only seek help by looking at Siger Meiruo.

But to his surprise, Siger Meiruo only spared him a faint side glance, looking towards the hall with an almost trance-like gaze, without reacting for a long time.

Observing Xige Yun and Sigeru, they both returned to their indifferent expressions, no longer making any comments.

Su Chen felt anxious inside, only wishing to leave here as soon as possible. He bowed to Siger Hughes and said, "Elder Siger, I'm tired and request to return for a rest..."

"Alright, you can go back and recuperate for a while, I'll send someone to notify you about Zhuxue's matter later."

Su Chen nodded, hurriedly stepping out of the hall, leaving the suddenly oppressive Siger family.

Inside the hall, Siger Meiruo came back to reality and, disregarding the surprised looks from everyone, calmly walked out. Xige Zhuxue clenched her jade fists, wanting to speak but without a trace of courage...

After meeting Phoenix at the door of the Siger family, Su Chen's pale face gradually regained color. However, on the way back to the inn, Su Chen was preoccupied with Siger Hughes's seemingly irrefutable demeanor. He couldn't understand why Siger Hughes could so easily decide others' destinies. In front of Siger Hughes, Xige Zhuxue, usually enchanting and vibrant, behaved obediently like a lamb, not even daring to utter a single word of discontent.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. Criticizing others, but he himself also lacked the courage to refuse. In that situation and atmosphere, he truly couldn't bring himself to spoil everyone's delight.

Yet if he doesn't refuse, does he really have to accept this unexpected marriage?

"Su Chen, what's wrong with you? You've seemed preoccupied all along the way."

There were many passersby, and although Phoenix was concerned inside, her expression remained calm.

Su Chen shook his head, sighed: "It's nothing, but Phoenix..."

"Call me Cangyan."

Phoenix bit her lip, casting Su Chen a slightly resentful glance.

Su Chen smiled helplessly, "Alright, Cangyan... For certain reasons, I have to stay with another guy, so I'll get you another room later..."

"It's alright."

Phoenix smiled understandingly, her stunningly beautiful face causing a stir among passersby. Seeing that smile, the haze in Su Chen's heart seemed to be blown away, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Let's go, rest for the night, and I'll accompany you back to Muni City."

Su Chen's tone became resolute.

Phoenix happily responded with a soft "mm," then quietly extended her jade hand, holding Su Chen's slightly trembling left hand...

At the inn entrance of the room where he once stayed. Su Chen stood for a long time before entering with an indescribably complicated feeling. Ghost Howl, with a face of indifference, sat quietly on the bed, closing his eyes as if unaware of Su Chen's arrival.

Su Chen made his footsteps as quiet as possible, keeping his gaze fixed on Ghost Howl, not daring to look away for a moment.

But just as he reached the bedside, the deathly still Ghost Howl suddenly opened his eyes, and a chilling light shot from his eyes like cold stars!

Su Chen was startled, involuntarily stepping back a few paces, looking at Ghost Howl hesitantly, "You... You were cultivating?"

Seeing Su Chen, Ghost Howl's brows furrowed, his cold eyes like blades scanning Su Chen up and down, then his expression finally changed slightly, "Half a month, a four-star Beast Master?"

Su Chen's heart relaxed, realizing he was testing his strength.

"It seems the Forest of Death offers quite an exceptional training environment."

Su Chen feigned calmness.

Ghost Howl shook his head, stepped off the bed and walked leisurely to the window, his expression returning to calm, "No matter how good the training ground is, without talent, diligence, and opportunity, such progress would be impossible. It appears you gained a lot from your journey."

Su Chen was secretly astonished. Truly worthy of a Beast Demon-level expert, he not only saw through his current strength but also pinpointed all his experiences in the Forest of Death with one remark.

Just wondering what it would be like if Ghost Howl exerted his full strength?

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