Chapter 15: Reborn as a Marquis from Among Enemies (Part 3)

Since that day, Su Chen had been studying at the Tianfeng Martial Academy.
As the premier martial academy in the Tianfeng Kingdom, its foundation was undeniable. Its founder, like the Marquis of Jinghai, was one of the kingdom's top ten strongest figures.
Those qualified to study here, without exception, all possessed the blood of the Tianfeng Kingdom's elite nobles.
"Young Marquis, Young Master Feng Hongyu has sent an invitation to a banquet,"
a beautiful and well-mannered woman stood beside Su Chen, respectfully inquiring.
Su Chen glanced at the invitation in the woman's hand.
The unique metallic emblem on the invitation alone was worth a fortune.
Feng Hongyu's background also came to mind.
He was a genius from the main branch, having broken through to the first level of Spirit Pattern at only seventeen years old.
Su Chen accepted the invitation without saying much.
The woman didn't say much. She was a maid given to Su Chen by the Marquis of Jinghai, and had been with him for three years, understanding the young marquis's personality.
She was probably interested in the banquet.
After the woman got up and left, Su Chen played with the invitation in his hand and sighed softly.
His grandfather, the Marquis of Jinghai, truly cared for him, even sending several Spirit Sea Realm experts to guard him day and night.
Although it was well-intentioned,
it also prevented Su Chen from leaving to visit his old haunts from his previous life.
And there was the Spirit Communication Technique buried in the ground.
He couldn't retrieve it anytime soon.
Fortunately, the Spirit Communication Technique he had translated in his previous life allowed him to cultivate all the way to the Spirit Sea Realm.
Su Chen put down the invitation. He wasn't going to Feng Hongyu's banquet out of interest or to join in the fun.
But rather, he wanted to take this opportunity to observe the most outstanding young generation of the Tianfeng Kingdom, none of whom posed a threat to him.
Or perhaps, someone he could recruit to complete his grand plan.
And while I'm at it... let's see if there's a son of an 'old friend'!
...
Five days later
A large number of young people gathered in the luxurious mansion.
Any one of these young people, if randomly placed elsewhere, would be enough to cause a sensation.
Their fathers possessed the most noble bloodlines.
A luxurious carriage drawn by nine flying horses stopped in front of the mansion, attracting frequent glances from the crowd.
Each flying horse was exceptionally handsome, its silver curves resembling exquisite works of art.
Crucially, each flying horse possessed the strength of the Spirit Pattern Realm, making them rare breeds of exotic beasts.
"It's the young marquis of the Jinghai Marquis's mansion!"
The crowd buzzed with excitement.
They were geniuses.
But the young man sitting in the carriage was even more talented than them, with an even more noble bloodline!
At this moment, inside the palace of the mansion,
misty clouds swirled, creating a scene of ethereal beauty, like a fairyland on earth.
Twenty or thirty figures sat there, chatting amiably.
"The young Marquis of Jinghai has arrived!"
With the servant's announcement, everyone simultaneously looked up in one direction.
A young man with a detached air and an aura of nobility slowly entered the palace, scanning the room.
Su Chen indeed spotted several descendants of his enemies.
He remained unmoved and took his seat in the secondary seat.
Feng Hongyu, seeing Su Chen's arrival, was overjoyed: "Cousin, Father talks about you every day, describing you as a celestial being. Seeing you today, it's truly well-deserved. No wonder Father keeps you on his mind."
Feng Hongyu was the forty-third son of the current King of Tianfeng, and was greatly favored by the king.
He addressed Su Chen as a cousin, undoubtedly trying to cultivate a closer relationship with him.
Su Chen raised his eyes slightly and calmly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty and Your Highness."
Though it was gratitude, his face was expressionless, a cold, icy expression.
Feng Hongyu, however, didn't seem to care.
Geniuses always have a bit of arrogance, especially one praised so highly by the old men of the main lineage.
He was confident he could recruit him.
At the banquet, amidst the clinking of glasses, Su Chen got to know many scions of noble families in the Tianfeng Kingdom, each with ancestors who had distinguished themselves in battle.
Among them... was his long-time enemy, the one he thought about day and night.
The Xuanwu Marquis, commander of the Xuanwu Army, renowned throughout the Tianfeng Kingdom.
Yu Zhengde's son!
Su Chen lowered his head, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"That old bastard Yu Zhengde had daughters his whole life, but he actually had a son in the end..."
Su Chen wondered if this could be considered a blessing from heaven.
If his most precious son were to die before his eyes...
What would it be like?
Now is not the time. His status in this life is noble, and he's already spent so many Fate-Defying Points. To perish together with a descendant of Yu Zhengde would be too much of a loss.
After the banquet, Su Chen acted as if nothing had happened.
...
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
In the past three years, Su Chen's cultivation had reached the seventh level of Spirit Patterns.
That year, Su Chen was sixteen.
He had also made the acquaintance of many geniuses and even powerful figures in the Tianfeng Kingdom.
It was clear to everyone that Su Chen had a bright future.
This made Su Chen's brothers and his good-for-nothing father extremely jealous.
As long as Su Chen remained in the Jinghai Marquis's mansion, they would never have a chance to rise in the world.
"Brother Feng Chen!"
A clear voice rang out, and a bright-smiling girl of fifteen or sixteen entered, possessing beauty that could topple kingdoms even at such a young age.
Princess Huai'an, hailed as the most beautiful woman in the Tianfeng Kingdom.
She was the most beloved daughter of the King of Tianfeng.
And Su Chen's fiancée in this life.
Besides Feng Huai'an, his grandfather, the Jinghai Marquis, had also arranged for him to marry many other daughters of powerful figures, hoping to ensure he would have many children.
"So it's Huai'an."
Su Chen concealed the hatred in his eyes, raised them, and said calmly.
Feng Huai'an pulled out a pile of items: pills, cultivation techniques, and spiritual weapons.
"Brother Feng Chen is participating in the Martial Arts Competition tomorrow. These things will definitely be useful to you!"
Feng Huai'an pushed the large pile of items in front of Su Chen, her two large, watery eyes narrowing into crescent moons, playful and lively.
If outsiders saw Princess Huai'an, the most beautiful woman in the Tianfeng Kingdom, treating a man like this, many young talents would likely have their hearts broken.
Seeing so many items, a hint of astonishment appeared on Su Chen's face. Among the items Feng Huai'an brought were many priceless treasures, and the pills were all fourth-grade.
It seemed she had emptied half the national treasury.
Su Chen pushed the items back, saying calmly, "Even without these items, I am still the number one genius of the Tianfeng Kingdom."
"You've taken so many items from the palace in one go. If your father finds out, the consequences will be severe."
Feng Huai'an shook her head repeatedly. "My father loves me so much, he definitely won't punish me."
Feng Huai'an then pushed the items towards Su Chen, her cheeks puffed out, looking just like a well-behaved kitten.
"Brother Feng Chen, these items are all from Huai'an, you can't refuse them."
Su Chen had no choice but to accept the items.
Seeing this, Feng Huai'an was overjoyed.
Su Chen, however, felt a faint sense of guilt.
"I schemed against a little girl like this... if she knew the truth, she would probably hate me to the core."
The smile on Feng Huai'an's face never faded.
Like the bright moon in the deepest darkness.