Visitor from Kyoto

The following days seemed to return to the usual tranquility. Chen Shuo went to school as usual, but Su Xiyan had much more to handle.

In addition to her daily studies at school, she also had to manage affairs on the Demon Hunter side.

This was not for any other reason but because of Su Xiyan's recent breakthrough, which was almost a perverse way of advancing, shocking the entire Demon Hunter community.

Su Xiyan was hailed as a genius who hadn't appeared in a thousand years within the Demon Hunter ranks, and as a result, she received significant attention.

The organization even planned to elect Su Xiyan as the leader of the Su City Demon Hunters, assisting her father in handling all matters in Su City.

As such, Su Xiyan was extremely busy, her daily life unusually packed.

If it were before, she could still spend time with Chen Shuo every few days, but now, even if she had some free time, she was assigned tasks that she couldn't refuse.

There were also many Demon Hunters from other places coming to learn, all eager to see this once-in-a-millennium genius.

This put immense pressure on Su Xiyan, who hadn't expected that a coincidence would lead to so many complications.

As the sun set, casting its glow over the bustling streets, Su Xiyan dragged her weary body back home.

She had lost count of how many days she had been busy, and all she wanted now was to lie in bed and find a moment of peace.

As soon as she got home and took off her high heels, Su Xiyan smelled the aroma of a cooked meal, which, despite her fatigue, perked her up.

Following the scent, she found a table full of delicious dishes in the dining room: Lucky Head, Bridge-crossing Ribs, Sticky Rice Chicken, Crispy Duck...

Seeing the array of dishes, Su Xiyan's eyes widened. She swallowed hard, her appetite instantly awakened.

Just as she was about to dig in, Chen Shuo brought out the last dish of soup: "Go wash your hands first!"

Seeing Chen Shuo's enthusiastic look, Su Xiyan raised an eyebrow: "What's the occasion today? Did the sun rise in the west? Why so many good dishes?"

"Look at you, isn't it okay to cook good food without an occasion? Besides, I see how hard you've been working these days, and I want to reward you properly, to nourish your body."

Chen Shuo put down the soup dish and quickly blew on his scalded hands.

"I don't believe it. There must be something fishy. Tell me, is there something you're not saying?"

Su Xiyan didn't buy Chen Shuo's words and looked at him suspiciously.

Staring straight at Su Xiyan, Chen Shuo couldn't hide anything and slowly spoke up: "Well, it's nothing much. It's just that the holidays are coming up, and my buddies want to have a small gathering, so..."

"I thought it was something big. Go ahead, just don't come back too late. If you exceed the curfew, you'll have to stay out."

Su Xiyan didn't mind at all. Although they usually spent a lot of time together, she wasn't overly strict about Chen Shuo's freedom.

Moreover, she hadn't had much time to accompany Chen Shuo recently, so this was also a form of compensation for him.

Hearing Su Xiyan's quick response, Chen Shuo was quite happy, but the latter part of her words made his mouth twitch: "Wait, I've never heard of a curfew before?"

Su Xiyan didn't even look up, her attention fully on the food. She picked up a piece of rib with her delicate fingers, took a small bite, and then said slowly: "You mentioned it was before, before we had any relationship."

"But now it's different. You've entered the Su family, so you have to follow our rules."

Chen Shuo was speechless, not knowing how to respond. Being in the Su family felt like signing a contract of servitude.

He hadn't fully entered the Su family yet, and things were already like this. He couldn't imagine what the future held.

Ah! Was this the hardship of being in a wealthy family?

Imagining those gold-digging women all vying to marry into wealthy families, Chen Shuo wondered what they were after.

As he pondered, Chen Shuo pulled himself back to the present: "Actually, the curfew aside, there's another thing..."

"Another thing? What, do you plan to stay out all night?"

Before Chen Shuo could finish, Su Xiyan interrupted him. Chen Shuo was a bit helpless: "No, why do you always think of these things? I wanted to say that my buddies want me to bring you along, and preferably..."

At this point, Chen Shuo suddenly paused.

Seeing Chen Shuo stop, Su Xiyan, who was enjoying her meal, stopped and looked at Chen Shuo: "Preferably what? Just say it, don't make me guess."

Chen Shuo hesitated, for his own safety, he quickly warned: "Don't get mad when I say it!"

"Alright, tell me first."

With Su Xiyan's assurance, Chen Shuo continued: "If possible, bring along a few of your girlfriends too."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiyan's composure faltered, her voice rising: "So that's what you're getting at, Chen Shuo? I thought you had something good in mind for me, but you're after my girlfriends?"

"Misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding. I, Chen Shuo, have no improper thoughts. It's just what they asked, and I'm just the messenger. If you're not willing, then forget I said anything."

Chen Shuo broke out in a cold sweat, even more so than when facing formidable enemies.

Seeing Chen Shuo's frightened look, Su Xiyan burst out laughing: "Alright, I was just teasing you. I didn't expect someone who isn't afraid of the Ghost King to be so easily scared!"

Su Xiyan was genuinely happy, sensing Chen Shuo's sincerity towards her. If it wasn't true affection, who would care about another's feelings?

"So... you agree to go?" Chen Shuo asked cautiously.

Su Xiyan was silent for a moment, her delicate fingers gently stroking her chin: "I'm not sure about that. You know, I've been quite busy lately, and someone from the capital is coming to Su City, specifically requesting my presence."

At this, Su Xiyan couldn't help but sigh. Originally, the breakthrough was a good thing, but for some reason, it made her less happy.

She was wrapped up in trivial matters every day, leaving her with no freedom.

She didn't know how long this situation would last, at least until the people from the capital arrived, she wouldn't have any free time.

"People from the capital? Who are they?" Chen Shuo sensed the gravity of the situation and became curious.

"The Demon Hunter guild in the capital is the guiding force for Demon Hunters nationwide. They say a big shot is coming, someone not weaker than my father."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuo was shocked. Not weaker than Su Yuanying? Could it be a legendary-level Demon Hunter?