Beautiful CEO's Super Expert-Chapter 1551: Heading to Demon Mountain Ridge!

After finishing that conversation, the group returned to the Ji mansion. Although Ji Tianhong and Yao Yu wanted them to continue their discussion, Yao Zhiqing was too embarrassed to keep going!

After returning to the Ji mansion, Yao Zhiqing and Yao Yu went home first, and Su Chen also returned to his small courtyard room to continue his cultivation.

...

Two days later, in front of the Ji mansion gates, Ji Tianhong, Yao Yu, Ji Ping, and the Zhou Shan family stood there to bid farewell to Su Chen and Yao Zhiqing.

Su Chen naturally invited Ji Ping to join him, but Ji Ping declined with a smile!

Of course, there was a reason for this; the place was indeed too dangerous!

Su Chen might be confident about protecting one person, but with two people, the danger would increase significantly!

It's not as simple as just one more person!

Moreover, his strength was ultimately a bit weaker than Yao Zhiqing's. He was now breaking through to the Great Perfection of the Condensation Pill Realm, while Yao Zhiqing was attempting to break through to the Earth's Ultimate Realm!

The gap between them existed, and in real danger, he might be the one dragging others down, as Yao Zhiqing's self-preservation ability was significantly stronger than his own!

Actually, Yao Zhiqing's rapid cultivation speed recently was not only due to being very diligent but also because Ji Tianhong had given a portion of the elixirs made by Su Chen to the Yao family!

After all, the two families had formed an alliance!

What's more, since these were crafted by Su Chen, given their current relationship, neither he nor Yao Yu would refuse to ask Su Chen for help in refining some elixirs!

Yao Zhiqing's intent in going was naturally a subconscious desire to spend time with Su Chen, and if possible, to use this opportunity to break through to the Earth's Ultimate Realm!

Listening to Ji Ping's reasoning, Su Chen thought for a moment and admitted it made sense!

Of course, there was another reason Ji Ping didn't mention, which was that this wasn't the right time to disturb them!

If the two were just ordinary friends, or already in a romantic relationship, it wouldn't be a problem to join them despite the dangers!

But now, they seemed to be in that subtle, ambiguous stage, and going with them would be quite tactless!

Besides, it's not like there wouldn't be opportunities in the future!

Since Ji Ping wasn't going, Zhou Ying certainly wouldn't!

"Su Chen, I entrust Zhiqing to you!"

Yao Yu said solemnly to Su Chen.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely bring Zhiqing back safe and sound!"

Su Chen replied with a smile.

"The Demon Mountain Ridge is ultimately a place full of danger. You two must be cautious; protecting yourselves is the most important!"

Ji Tianhong advised seriously.

"Yes, safety first! Make sure you both come back safely!"

Yao Yu also instructed.

Following that, Zhou Shan and his wife, and Zhou Ying also repeatedly told Su Chen to take care of himself!

Facing this concern, Su Chen had no choice but to agree wholeheartedly.

Ji Ping, however, didn't nag like the others; he quietly whispered in Su Chen's ear:

"Brother, seize the opportunity!"

Hearing this, Su Chen was puzzled for a moment—what opportunity?

When he saw Ji Ping giving him a mischievous wink and smile, he immediately understood!

If it weren't for being at the Ji mansion entrance, with so many people around, worrying about affecting the image of Ji's eldest young master, he might have just kicked him in the behind!

This guy really is something...

Soon, the two bid farewell to everyone and turned to leave.

Ji Tianhong had planned to arrange a carriage for them, but Su Chen politely declined, thinking walking would be quite nice.

As the figures of the two grew smaller and gradually faded from view, Ji Tianhong and the others returned.

"Father, Uncle Ji, don't worry. Since Su Chen proposed taking Zhiqing along, he must be confident. There's no need to worry too much!"

Ji Ping advised, seeing the worry still etched on the faces of the two elders.

Truth be told, among all these people now, Ji Ping probably knew Su Chen the best, even more so than Zhou Ying, who first met him!

Regardless of whether Ji Ping's words were true or not, hearing them, Ji Tianhong and Yao Yu felt somewhat relieved in their hearts...

...

At this time, Yao Zhiqing and Su Chen walked through the mountain range, their feelings rather peculiar! 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Nervous? Happy? Uneasy? Excited? Shy?

Something like each, yet none at the same time!

This time was different from the last; last time they returned from the Heaven Tower with Ji Ping and Zhou Ying, but now it was just the two of them, making Yao Zhiqing's heart race a bit!

Su Chen's feelings, however, were entirely different from Yao Zhiqing's!

To be honest, even without the Demon Mountain Ridge matter, he planned to go out for a while!

It was a good opportunity to admire the scenery of the Ruin Realm along the way!

"By the way, Su Chen, I didn't expect you to be so powerful that even the Family Head of the Liang Family isn't your match!"

Yao Zhiqing casually brought up a topic.

She spoke out of a need to small talk, mainly to ease her inner emotions!

"Of course, it's because I'm especially handsome!"

Su Chen laughed heartily.

"I don't see it!"

Hearing this, Yao Zhiqing rolled her eyes.

"How hurtful!"

Su Chen clutched his chest, pretending to be "wounded."

Amused by his antics, Yao Zhiqing responded "seriously":

"I'm just telling the truth!"

"Can we still have an enjoyable conversation?"

Su Chen spread his hands, pouting.

Yao Zhiqing giggled, knowing her earlier remark was intentionally provocative.

Actually, though Su Chen may not be striking at first glance, he was the type of man whose charm grew the more you looked!

This playful banter helped steady Yao Zhiqing's mindset, and the two continued forward, following the map Ji Tianhong had given Su Chen the previous day...

...

The Demon Mountain Ridge was a long, winding mountain range. Then again, the Ruin Realm had plenty of mountains!

But the Demon Mountain Ridge was unique, its trees much more sinister and dense than elsewhere!

After traveling for four or five days, Su Chen and Yao Zhiqing could see the long mountain range from afar!

They weren't rushing, chatting as they traveled. Their pace wasn't slow, but not particularly fast, either!

"I reckon we'll reach it in roughly another day,"

Yao Zhiqing said to Su Chen, gazing into the distance.

"Yeah, probably!"

Su Chen nodded, and they continued onward, seeing fewer and fewer passersby...

...

Half a day later, as they drew closer to the Demon Mountain Ridge, there were almost no signs of human activity!

After all, the Demon Mountain Ridge was a forbidden zone in the Ruin Realm—who would come here unless absolutely necessary?