131: Chapter 131 Sitting at the same table with Amethyst-level big shots?

Just as the hall fell silent due to that authoritative dry cough.

The birthday star, Su Chengtian, appeared with his daughter, Su Qingxue.

Walking slowly out from the inner hall.

Su Chengtian was dressed in a dark red brocade robe today.

Looking spirited and vigorous.

His gaze swept over the crowd tightly surrounding Jiang Yun.

A helpless yet somewhat teasing smile appeared on his Face.

"Everyone, everyone! I, Su, invited you all here to attend my birthday banquet. Why does it look... more like you're trying to set up a matchmaking event for young friend Jiang Yun?"

His words carried a hint of teasing.

Immediately making the previously enthusiastic heads of various families look embarrassed. They cupped their hands in apology and awkwardly stepped back a bit.

"Patriarch Su is joking, we were too impulsive."

"We were truly delighted to see such talent, delighted to see talent! We hope Patriarch Su won't blame us."

Everyone expressed their apologies.

They thought Su Chengtian was displeased that they had stolen the spotlight from the birthday banquet.

But unexpectedly... Su Chengtian suddenly changed the subject.

Looking intently at Jiang Yun.

With undisguised admiration on his Face.

He said something shocking.

"Since everyone thinks so highly of young friend Jiang Yun, I, Su, will also shamelessly ask a question."

He gestured to the graceful and cool-tempered Su Qingxue standing beside him.

"Young friend Jiang Yun, what do you think of my Qingxue? I intend to betroth my daughter to you. Are you willing?"

Everyone: "..."

A wave of silent tension spread through the air.

Everyone's expressions became extremely animated.

Wow!

So he didn't want us to say anything.

Because he planned to step in himself!

However,

When everyone's gaze fell on Su Qingxue,

That speechlessness turned into admiration and understanding.

Su Qingxue wore a chiffon gown, her figure graceful, her Face stunningly beautiful, her cool temperament carrying a hint of nobility, like a celestial being descended to earth.

Such elegance truly outshone everyone present. Perhaps only such peerless beauty could barely match Jiang Yun's prodigious talent?

Moreover, the Su Family was powerful.

These people made their living under the Su Family's enterprises.

Who dared compete with Su Chengtian for a son-in-law?

For a moment,

Everyone gave up their thoughts and could only watch enviously.

As for Jiang Yun, who was suddenly named,

His heart skipped a beat.

An indescribable sense of fear quietly rose.

Almost instinctively,

His gaze uncontrollably, with a hint of panic, secretly glanced at Su Qingxue.

Observing her reaction.

"Oh no, oh no! Patriarch Su, you're setting me up! Can this young lady be casually betrothed? If this displeases her and her Nine-Tailed Fox true form gets angry, will I ever have a peaceful life again?"

Jiang Yun inwardly complained frantically.

Even breaking out in a cold sweat on his back.

However,

Contrary to his expectations,

Su Qingxue showed no displeasure or abnormality.

She just stood there quietly, her stunning Face wearing a perfectly appropriate, faint shyness and smile befitting a young maiden, her gaze calm as she looked at Jiang Yun, as if she were truly a well-bred young lady waiting for marriage, following her father's arrangements.

Seeing this,

Jiang Yun immediately felt relieved.

It seemed Su Qingxue, or the Nine-Tailed Fox within her, didn't want to reveal too much of her true nature at this moment, or perhaps she was also cooperating in this act.

He quickly composed himself.

Cupping his hands respectfully toward Su Chengtian.

His tone sincere yet firm.

"Patriarch Su's great favor, Jiang Yun is deeply grateful. Miss Su possesses celestial beauty and outstanding talent, Jiang Yun also admires her. However... this Junior has just stepped into the Gold Rank Beast Tamer realm, my Foundation is not yet stable, the road ahead is long. I only wish to devote myself wholeheartedly to Beast Tamer cultivation. For now... I have no time to consider matters of romance. I'm afraid I must disappoint Patriarch Su's kind intentions."

"Oh?"

Hearing this,

Su Chengtian was clearly taken aback.

A flash of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"He refused?"

He wondered inwardly.

"Earlier, when I saw this kid with Qingxue outside, wasn't there quite some affection, even publicly ambiguous... Could it be this kid is shy in front of so many people? Or does he think the Su Family's threshold is too high and has concerns?"

The more he thought, the more he felt it must be the young man's thin skin.

But inwardly, he became even more satisfied.

"That's fine too. It's good that young people know to prioritize cultivation. After the birthday banquet ends, I'll keep this kid and Qingxue alone, let the young people spend time together and talk properly. This matter might just work out!"

Su Chengtian already greatly admired Jiang Yun.

Yesterday, hearing that he had consecutively defeated two Gold Ranks from the Qin Family and even broke through to Gold Rank himself during the battle, this admiration reached its Peak.

Such a once-in-a-millennium prodigious Genius.

If he could be recruited into the Su Family,

Become his Su Family son-in-law,

And wait for him to grow in the future,

This C City branch of the Su Family might even surpass the provincial city's Main Family.

Thinking of that glorious scene,

Su Chengtian felt a surge of excitement and delight in his heart!

Just at that moment,

A loud announcement came from outside the door.

Interrupting his thoughts.

"The Old Master of the Xiao Family, Old Xiao, has arrived—!"

"Principal of Qingquan No. 1 Middle School, Principal He, has arrived—!"

"Principal of Panshi Middle School, Principal Pang, has arrived—!"

"Principal of Leiting Middle School, Principal Lei, has arrived—!"

"Mayor Zhang, has arrived—!"

A series of loud announcements came.

Like a huge rock thrown into a lake.

Once again stirring up waves in the banquet hall!

Everyone perked up.

Knowing that the truly heavyweight big shots,

C City's top combatants and power holders,

Had finally arrived!

The Old Master of the Xiao Family went without saying.

The second largest Family in C City,

The actual power holder of the Xiao Family.

Although at Peak Gold Rank 9,

The strongest below amethyst rank.

His status could not be underestimated.

As for the following few,

They were all genuine Amethyst Rank big shots!

The Mayor of a city.

The Principals of three major academies.

Such a lineup could be called C City's highestSpecification!

"As expected of the Su Family, their Face is too great!"

"My heavens, all of C City's Amethyst-rank Experts gathered together. This scene probably only the Su Family could achieve!"

"Today was truly worth coming. To see so many big shots with my own eyes!"

Under everyone's envious, awestruck gazes,

Su Chengtian's smile widened.

Personally walking quickly toward the entrance.

"Old Xiao, your presence brings glory to my humble abode!"

"Mayor Zhang, Principal He, Principal Lei, Principal Pang, your esteemed arrivals, I, Su, failed to welcome you properly. Please come in, please come in!"

Su Chengtian exchanged pleasantries with the big shots.

Inviting them into the hall.

However,

What happened next,

Once again made all the guests widen their eyes.

These big shots, whosestomping feetC City would tremble three times, after entering the hall, scanned the room and, as if by agreement, first landed their gazes on Jiang Yun!

Mayor Zhang Qin wore a warm smile, speaking first: "Jiang Yun, you're here too. Good, you look well. It seems after yesterday's Breakthrough, your Foundation has stabilized."

Principal He Tiangang was even more full ofRelieved.

Walking forward and patting Jiang Yun's shoulder.

His voice loud and clear.

"Good kid! Well done! Didn't disgrace my Qingquan No. 1 Middle School! Haha! If the Qin Family dares trouble you again, just tell this Principal. I'll go overturn the Qin Family."

The Old Master of the Xiao Family, Xiao Zhan, also wore a smile.

His tone gentle.

"Young friend Jiang Yun, I've heard about yesterday's events. Truly, heroes emerge from the young, astonishing."

Even Principals Lei Lie and Pang Tong, who had little interaction with Jiang Yun, nodded slightly at him, clear appreciation in their eyes.

Jiang Yun didn't dare neglect.

Quickly performing a Junior's bow.

Responding respectfully.

"Mayor, good. Principal He, good. Old Master Xiao, good. Principal Lei, Principal Pang, good."

Everyone in the hall seeing this scene,

Couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.

Inwardly exclaiming repeatedly.

"Hiss... this Jiang Yun... his Face is too great!"

"All the Amethyst Rank big shots actively greeted him?! This treatment..."

"Prodigy! Truly a prodigious Genius! Only a true prodigious Genius could receive such simultaneous favor from so many big shots!"

Seeing this,

Su Chengtian's regard for Jiang Yun rose to an unparalleled level.

He smilingly guided the big shots toward the frontmost, clearly more spacious and luxurious main table.

That table,

Located on the high platform at the innermost part of the hall.

With Excellent views and the most exquisiteArrangement.

Clearly prepared for today's most distinguished guests.

Those who could sit there,

Were without exception C City's top existences.

Symbolizing supreme status and strength.

Ordinary Family Clan Chiefs didn't even have thequalifications to approach. TheInvisible permeationAmethyst Rank aura alone was enough to make those below Gold Rank feel difficulty breathing.

However,

Just as everyone thought the big shots were about to take their seats,

And Jiang Yun also prepared to find a seat toward the back to wait for the banquet to start, Su Chengtian once again made a move that caused an uproar in the hall.

Pointing to the main table,

To an empty seatdeliberately lefthis daughter Su Qingxue's side.

He amiably invited Jiang Yun: "Young friend Jiang Yun, come, come, don't just stand there. If you don't mind, sit at this table. The seat has been reserved for you."

Boom!

These words were like thunder.

Exploding in everyone's minds!

Inviting Jiang Yun... to sit at the main table?

To sit at the same table with these Amethyst Rank big shots?

What an extraordinary honor!

That table represented,

Not just seating,

But the core circle of C City's power and strength!

Jiang Yun,

A sixteen years old youth.

Even with peerless talent,

After all, his cultivation was still shallow.

Actually invited to sit as equals with these giants?!

And looking at the other big shots' expressions,

It seemed no one had any objections or dissatisfaction?!

Everyone's gaze once again focused on Jiang Yun.

Filled withUnbelievable shockand envy.

Jiang Yun himself was also taken aback.

He looked at that main table.

Seeing Su Qingxue's lips curled in aA smile that wasn't quite a smile, meaningfully looking at him.

That gaze made him somewhat uneasy.

Sitting next to this Nine-Tailed Fox,

The pressure was probably greater than facing several Amethyst Rank big shots.

But he also understood.

This was the greatest recognition of his potential by Su Chengtian and even all the big shots present.

This invitation, he could not decline.

Taking a deep breath,

Jiang Yun suppressed the unease in his heart.

His expression returning to calm.

Cupping his hands again toward Su Chengtian and the big shots.

"Thank you, Patriarch Su. Thank you, Seniors. Then this Junior willRespect is not as good as obedience."

After speaking, he walked steadily.

Under the gaze of countless complex looks.

Composedly walking toward that table symbolizing C City's Peak.

To the empty seat beside Su Qingxue.

Calmly taking his seat.

Su Chengtian noddedSatisfied.

Exchanging smiles with the others.

Once everyone at the main table was seated.

The Su Family butler,

That middle-aged man, loudly announced.

"Please, esteemed guests, take your seats. The banquet is about to begin! Afterwards, it will be the Gift Presentation Segment!"

Hearing this,

Everyone finally snapped out of theirHuge shock.

Hurriedly finding their own seats to sit.

ButVoices of discussionsurged like a tide.

"My heavens, Jiang Yun really sat up there!"

"sixteen years old, sharing a table with Amethyst Rank... who would dare believe it if told?"

"Well-deserved! With his talent and potential, he absolutely has thequalifications!"

"Having received recognition from all of C City's top experts, after today, Jiang Yun's status in C City will be unshakable!"

"If the Qin Family tries any tricks again, I'm afraid Jiang Yun could reallyExtinctionthe Qin Family and no one would dare say anything."

At the same time,

Everyone was also filled with anticipation for the upcoming Gift Presentation Segment.

"I wonder what kind of heavy gifts Patriarch Su will receive for this birthday?"

"What we give is naturally ordinary. The key is the Birthday Gifts from those big shots!"

"Definitely Rare Treasures! We'll get to broaden our horizons today!"

"And Jiang Yun, what will he give? With his current status, the gift he gives probably isn't ordinary either?"

"Not necessarily. Although Jiang Yun's talent isexcellence, his Beast Tamertalentprodigious, his Family background seems quite Common. He probably can't give anything good."

"But his presence itself isHeartfelt wishesenough! However, I'm more curious: with such a Common Family background, how did he manage to Cultivate his Spirit Beast to Gold Rank and become a Gold Rank Beast Tamer at such a young age?"

...Everyone shook their heads,Many were puzzled.

The banquet officially began in aSubtle yet passionateatmosphere.

And everyone'sthought,

Had long flown to the Gift Presentation Segment.

Wanting to see whatprecious treasuresmight appear!

To broaden their horizons!