Chapter 49: Only More Monstrous!

“An invitation from the Feng Clan?”

Ji Yaoyao was in disbelief. “You just moved here yesterday, and you already got an invitation from them?”

“Or did you know them beforehand?”

“I don’t really buy it. Even if you’re naturally sociable, there’s no way you’re that sociable—getting an invitation at first meeting?”

Chen Fan took out the invitation, completely catching Ji Yaoyao off guard.

When she first met him, he was desperate for money. As soon as he got his first payment, he rushed to buy a house. He didn’t have the bearing of a scion from some noble clan.

So she didn’t believe Chen Fan had any deep ties with the Feng Clan.

“I really don’t know the Feng Clan.”

“This invitation was personally given to me by Feng Luo.”

Chen Fan gave a rough explanation of what had happened.

“That little ancestor Feng Luo gave it to you personally?”

Ji Yaoyao was even more shocked now, her expression even turning a little strange.

“What’s wrong?”

Her reaction made Chen Fan feel something was off.

Also, she’d called Feng Luo a ‘little ancestor’?

“It’s nothing,” Ji Yaoyao shook her head, then asked, “What do you think of Luo’er’s talent?”

“Born with nine open apertures—a monster-level prodigy.”

Chen Fan was full of envy.

Nine naturally opened apertures—once she formally began cultivating, just how terrifying would her speed be?

“There are rumors that Luo’er was born with seventy-two apertures, and even a natural Heavenly Eye.”

“But later, the Heavenly Eye closed, and the other apertures sealed themselves too, leaving only nine.”

“Also, there was a phenomenon at her birth—golden light from the heavens, and the sound of dragon roars in the surroundings…”

“Of course, that’s just legend. The Feng Clan never officially confirmed it.”

Ji Yaoyao explained softly, taking a deep breath.

But her eyes were fixed on Chen Fan, gauging him.

She was pondering—Feng Luo inviting Chen Fan on her initiative… Did it signify something deeper?

Chen Fan was utterly speechless now.

Born with seventy-two apertures?

Born amid dragon roars and golden light?

Reincarnation of a great power?

“That’s too monstrous…”

After a long while, Chen Fan finally recovered.

“Good thing you didn’t offend her.”

“Her hidden bodyguards are all at least Supernal level. In groups, they could easily topple an entire faction.”

Ji Yaoyao sighed in admiration.

“The Feng Clan… is that powerful?”

Just a group of guards was enough to crush a whole force?

“The Feng Clan is powerful, yes.”

“But not that powerful.”

“Most of Feng Luo’s guards are outsiders who voluntarily joined her.”

“Because of that legend, many rogue cultivators believe it and willingly sign contracts to become her protectors.”

“Quite a few people think she’s the reincarnation of a powerful being from the heavens…”

“Honestly, even I was tempted back then…”

Ji Yaoyao gave a wry smile.

“Holy sh*t…”

Chen Fan was at a complete loss for words.

“Now you understand why insiders like to jokingly call Feng Luo Little Ancestor, right?”

“So this birthday banquet? Most of the guests are here for her.”

“But invitations are extremely rare.”

“Anyone who approaches without an invite—kill on sight.”

“Now you get how precious that gold invitation card is?”

Seeing Chen Fan’s stunned and dazed expression, Ji Yaoyao smiled smugly.

“So, if Feng Luo’s willing to be close to you, you better seize the opportunity.”

“Sometimes, one word from that girl is enough to overturn a whole power.”

Ji Yaoyao encouraged him.

“No thanks…”

“What if I accidentally make her cry?”

Chen Fan shook his head firmly.

From the way things looked, if even a middle-aged woman offering a True Essence Fruit yesterday couldn’t move him, today someone might show up and drag him to the banquet.

“Hah… you kinda have a point.”

“Kids’ emotions can shift in an instant…”

Ji Yaoyao chuckled.

Indeed, her instincts had been right—Chen Fan was the cautious type.

But seeing how easily he accepted the talisman and jade pendant she gave, she couldn’t help but feel a little proud.

What she didn’t know was—everything about her was within Chen Fan’s grasp.

“Let’s go.”

“We should head out early.”

Saying that, Ji Yaoyao started walking toward the door.

“Hey, wouldn’t it be faster if you just carried me there?”

Chen Fan asked.

“Carry you, huh?”

Ji Yaoyao turned and gave him a teasing smile.

“Uh…”

“I just thought you seemed in a hurry…”

Chen Fan quickly made up an excuse, then caught up to her.

Originally, he had intended to bring Queen Medusa.

But she was still in seclusion.

Ba Xia had to remain on guard.

Wu Mei and Cui Beiqian were not suited for public events.

In the end, tagging along with Ji Yaoyao felt much more reassuring.

At least he wouldn’t be bored or awkward.

“There’ll be lots of guests today.”

“There’s bound to be a treasure appraisal segment for entertainment.”

“You should see it for yourself…”

On the way, Ji Yaoyao spoke with excitement.

“An opportunity like this should be well observed.”

Chen Fan smiled.

Appraising treasures?

He needed to observe and learn?

He was practically an ancient patriarch in disguise!

“By the way, is there a prize or wager tied to the appraisal segment?”

Thinking of this, Chen Fan’s interest suddenly spiked.