Beautiful CEO's Super Expert-Chapter 1552: We’ve Got a Trump Card

Yao Zhiqing looked at the Demon Mountain Ridge that was now very clear to see, feeling both nervous and a bit excited!

After all, this is a forbidden zone that few dare to approach!

Su Chen, however, felt a different mix of feelings, mostly a fresh sense of curiosity!

As for nervousness, Su Chen almost didn't feel it at all!

Just as the two continued to walk forward for a while, footsteps sounded from another direction, and five or six people approached!

"Are you two young people heading to Demon Mountain Ridge?"

At this moment, one of them asked, seemingly the leader of the group.

Yao Zhiqing took one look at these people and instantly felt a twinge of anxiety!

Because there seemed to be a menacing aura about them, and though their appearances didn't necessarily mark them as evil, they were definitely not virtuous either!

"Yes, may I ask if there is any advice?"

Su Chen nodded in response.

It wasn't surprising that they guessed their destination was Demon Mountain Ridge, considering how close they already were, a place so rare for anyone to visit!

"We are also heading there, perhaps we can travel together?"

The leader suggested with a smile.

Su Chen pondered for a moment and nodded:

"That sounds good. It's our first time here, so we'll trouble you all."

By this time, both Yao Zhiqing and Su Chen had realized that these people were likely the kind of desperadoes who frequently shuttle in and out of Demon Mountain Ridge!

Before setting out for Demon Mountain Ridge, Yao Yu and Ji Tianhong had also gathered plenty of information about the place!

Aside from this instance with many top talents from elite forces venturing to Demon Mountain Ridge for training, it was mostly frequented by daredevils who braved the risks!

These individuals didn't have the backing of sects or family powers, so they banded together in small groups, often intruding in!

After all, the place is abundant with resources; though perilous, it promises great rewards as well!

Whether it is the precious herbs and raw materials or the inner core of those demon beasts, all are very enticing!

Moreover, there might even be unexpected gains sometimes, right?!

These people undoubtedly are one such group!

Precisely because they're desperadoes, it's normal for them to have that fierce aura and somewhat menacing appearance!

Without these traits, it would be difficult to survive in a place like Demon Mountain Ridge!

Although most of them are not good people, it doesn't mean you can outright declare them to be bad either!

However, what surprised Su Chen a bit was the strength of those five people, which was not low!

Of course, with too low power, they wouldn't survive until now!

Su Chen agreeing to travel along naturally came after some deliberation!

After all, this was his first time in Demon Mountain Ridge, and being unfamiliar with the place, having these individuals as guides seemed a decent choice!

The map Ji Tianhong gave only detailed how to reach here, yet Su Chen remained clueless about what lay inside!

Even though these people's enthusiasm piqued Su Chen's vigilance, he didn't take them very seriously!

While they were not weak, the strongest among them, the leader, wasn't anywhere near the Heaven's Ultimate Realm Middle Stage!

For Su Chen, if these people acted straightforward out of goodwill, he would appreciate it!

If they harbored ill intentions, they'd leave him no choice!

In the face of absolute power, however crafty they were, it would be futile, only hastening their demise!

Seeing that Su Chen agreed, Yao Zhiqing didn't say much either. He trusted Su Chen had his considerations, especially after the Liang Family incident, understanding Su Chen's strength, thus wasn't too worried!

"Let me introduce myself, I am Liao Zhi, and these are my subordinates, namely..." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Then the leader introduced himself and his companions.

"By the way, we still don't know your names?"

The leader, Liao Zhi, queried.

"Su Tian."

Su Chen used his childhood name, as 'Su Chen' seemed too well-known in the Ruin Realm now!

"Yao... Ying."

Seeing Su Chen not using his real name, Yao Zhiqing casually made one up.

She couldn't think of a good name immediately, so she took a character from Zhou Ying's name!

"Alright, now that we get to know each other, let's move on."

Liao Zhi smiled, then the group set off together.

"Su, brother, no offense, but I see you two lack strength, what makes you daring enough to venture into somewhere like Demon Mountain Ridge?"

As they proceeded, Liao Zhi asked out of curiosity.

That was also why Liao Zhi casually engaged them and invited them to travel together—he found it strange two kids who hadn't even reached the Earth's Ultimate Realm dared to come to a forbidden zone like Demon Mountain Ridge!

"I heard many talented youngsters have come here recently for training, we're also ambitious and curious!"

Su Chen's eyes twinkled as he nonchalantly fibbed.

"Ah, I've heard of that, too."

Liao Zhi nodded but inwardly thought:

"Others are geniuses, who do you think you two are? That girl, just barely passable, but certainly far from any genius!"

"As for the one named Su, he's rubbish, merely at the middle stage of Solidifying Pill, yet dares to mimic geniuses!"

"Moreover, even those geniuses have individuals of the Heaven's Ultimate Realm accompanying them, while these two fools casually wander here alone!"

"Do they think Demon Mountain Ridge is some safe playground? They're courting death!"

Not only Liao Zhi, but his followers also sneered at Su Chen's words!

"Su, brother, not just anyone can roam Demon Mountain Ridge, aren't you afraid of the dangers?"

Liao Zhi continued probing.

"What's there to fear, as martial artists, we should have a brave heart!"

Su Chen declared with righteous bravado.

Once Liao Zhi and the others heard this, they realized this was a naive lad clueless of his limits!

Yao Zhiqing, hearing Su Chen's words, knew he was deliberately spinning tales. She wanted to laugh but had to hold it in, which was quite a struggle!

Su Chen at that moment understood their intrigue came from noticing their low strength, leading to the friendly overture and offer to accompany them!

"Let me tell you quietly, we aren't fools, we do have cards up our sleeves!"

Su Chen then winked mischievously.

Hearing this, Liao Zhi's eyes sparkled, confirming suspicions that these two youngsters possessed a treasure!

Without it, how could they be so bold?!

"What kind of card, care to share?"

Liao Zhi pretended to be very curious.

Though Liao Zhi doubted any treasure could bridge their power deficit, anything that made this youngster so fearless might indeed be no ordinary item!

He speculated these two were probably young heirs from some faction who sneaked some treasure from home thinking it would protect them on their Demon Mountain Ridge venture!