Chapter 642: It’s All Just Leftovers for Me

Chapter 642: It’s All Just Leftovers for Me

“Hmm? She got married??”

Upon hearing the news, Su Chaoyang was extremely shocked and astonished; this was nothing short of earth-shattering news.

Su Kexin got married, she belonged to someone else now, the girl he had been thinking about was taken by another.

Anger surged within him, but he couldn’t let it show; he had to maintain his image.

She was so young, and she was a practitioner too! Getting married at such an age was just absurd; it was completely unreasonable.

“Yeah, she got married. I just saw her with her husband.”

Su Cuixin continued to fan the flames, quickly boosting Su Chaoyang’s emotions, eager to stir up trouble for Su Kexin. After all, Su Chaoyang was quite strong; he had previously vanquished demons in her town, and his deeds had been sung far and wide.

Su Kexin was just an unknown nobody. Birds of a feather flock together; her husband was likely just as lackluster. There was nothing exceptional about her; why would a strong person take a liking to her?

This could lead to a brawl, and Su Kexin would lose face.

“Oh? Is that so? Then I must pay a proper visit and conveniently bring some gifts.”

Su Chaoyang feigned indifference, planning to meet that man and see just what qualifications he had to marry Su Kexin.

“They’re at the ancestral home; you can go there now.”

“Alright, thanks for the reminder.”

Su Chaoyang smiled and then headed toward Su Kexin’s ancestral home.

He walked with his head held high, a bit haughty, thinking to himself that he was a Daoist under the Dao Sect and had some notoriety. He had to walk with a little imposing air to suppress the opponent.

Alright, here it is, Su Kexin’s ancestral home; it’s been a long time since he visited.

The door was ajar, not shut at all. Su Chaoyang approached and knocked softly.

“Is anyone home? Sorry for the intrusion.”

“Who is it? Come in.”

Su Kexin’s voice came from inside, and she ran out with a smile, but her smile dimmed when she saw who was at the door.

“Oh, it’s you.”

Su Kexin’s once joyful tone turned gloomy; she certainly didn’t want to see this person.

“Yeah, it’s me. Long time no see, Kexin. I’ve been training hard, slaying demons, and I’ve built quite a reputation across many cities.”

“Oh, that’s great to hear. I’m happy for you.”

Su Kexin forced a smile, trying to appease Su Chaoyang a bit; after all, he was a guest, and one couldn’t drive a guest away from their ancestral home.

“Of course! I decided to become stronger for you in the first place.”

As Su Chaoyang spoke, he reached out to take Su Kexin’s hand, but she was quick and stepped back as soon as she saw his movement.

“You should become strong for yourself; there’s no need to do it for me. Our relationship is merely that of acquaintances. Besides, I’m already married. You need to watch your words and actions.”

“Oh? You’re married? I wonder who your husband is?”

As soon as Su Chaoyang finished asking, Lin Nuo emerged, munching on a meat pie. It had to be said, Su Grandma’s meat pies were simply delicious, a local delicacy with a unique flavor that was delightful.

Being Su Kexin’s husband had its perks; he could endlessly enjoy Su Grandma’s meat pies, the tea Su Mama brewed, and the watermelons and bananas grown in the yard—all for free, one after another.

Before revealing Su Kexin, he might as well indulge in some free food.

“This is my husband, and also my Senior Martial Brother, Lin Nuo!”

Upon seeing Lin Nuo, Su Kexin quickly linked her arm with his, putting on a loving display as before.

Lin Nuo paused, thinking that Su Kexin truly valued her image. She introduced him as her husband when guests were present, putting on a show of affection.

Fine, let the whole world see that you have a blissful, harmonious family. How about adding a couple of kids too?

Such vanity.

This handsome Lin had yet to demand a husband’s fee from you.

“Lin, Lin Nuo?”

The name “Lin Nuo” echoed like thunder in Su Chaoyang’s ears, and he was greatly shocked.

After all, the name Lin Nuo was too famous. Ever since he repelled the Refining Demon Sect from Wind Sea Forest, his stunning exploits had circulated widely, ultimately becoming legends among various cultivation organizations. Everyone knew of his reputation.

Seeing is believing; Lin Nuo was a powerful individual who had ascended to the pantheon, yet at that moment, he exhibited not a hint of his strength.

It was difficult to conceal the aura of a strong person; especially when meeting up close, there was bound to be some exposure.

However, there was none; he didn’t seem as powerful as rumored, it was all greatly exaggerated.

Lin Nuo married Su Kexin? How come this news hadn’t circulated before? It would definitely have made waves if a celebrity like him married a junior sister.

Could it be a facade?

Heh, Su Kexin, your tricks won’t fool me.

“Is there something you need?”

Lin Nuo asked coldly, sizing up Su Chaoyang, who was dressed in white Daoist robes, clearly a Daoist.

Within the realm of Pu Han, aside from the Immortal Gate, there was also the Dao Sect. These practitioners had their own methods. However, many of their tricks were similar to those taught in the Xuanyun Sect; there were only slight variations.

“I’m Su Kexin’s friend, called Su Chaoyang. It’s been a while, Lin the Knight.”

Su Chaoyang smiled, extending his right hand to shake Lin Nuo’s.

Lin Nuo recognized him now; this guy was Su Chaoyang, a childhood friend who never made it as a main character and was instead scorned by the protagonist.

What a pity, encountering a less-than-desirable life because of the protagonist. Well, I might as well shake your hand.

Lin Nuo typically avoided handshakes but extended his right hand to shake Su Chaoyang’s.

As they shook hands, Su Chaoyang had a hidden move ready under his sleeve; his right hand concealed a tiny crystal. During the handshake, it’s nearly undetectable.

At that moment of contact, he could use the crystal to let his qi flow into Lin Nuo’s body.

Initially, Lin Nuo wouldn’t notice it, but it would slowly take effect, causing a bit of numbness and weakness to set in.

A first impression was important; a little show of power would suffice—not too much to cause issues, just enough for Lin Nuo to feel a bit of discomfort.

All was going smoothly; their handshake felt natural, and Su Chaoyang’s small trick went unnoticed by Lin Nuo.

Good, the qi flowed into Lin Nuo’s body, embedding a toxic seed within him.

However, just as they were about to part, Su Chaoyang felt the strange energy flowing back toward him, returning to his own hand.

As their hands separated, that energy surged back into Su Chaoyang’s body, catching him off guard.

Su Chaoyang never anticipated this twist; he hadn’t even managed to defend himself, and now it was all flowing back to him.

A sharp sting, numbness, and even weakness coursed through him—the effect was way faster than he had imagined, making his movements appear awkward.

Lin Nuo looked coldly at Su Chaoyang, thinking that he had initially felt some sympathy for this NPC, but now he had gone and asked for trouble with his sneaky tricks.

It’s all just leftovers for me.