Urban Cultivation with a Demonic System-Chapter 34: Su Yuan: I’m Actually the Hero Here!
"Grandpa, I..."
Chen Nuoyi was just about to speak when the middle-aged man interrupted her directly.
"Nuoyi, I’ve seen all the things you’ve done these past few days."
"I didn’t expect that after leaving the Chen Family, you would fall so quickly. Not only are you neglecting your cultivation, but every day after school you’re hanging out with some punk!"
"Mixing with someone like this, do you still resemble even a bit of the Chen Family’s young lady? Come home with me right now."
Grandpa Chen said, full of frustration at her lack of progress.
Su Yuan: "..."
Given such humiliation, shouldn’t I at least throw out a few lines like, ’Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank, don’t look down on me while I’m poor’?
But why am I not angry at all? Isn’t it even a bit guilt-inducing?
Is it because I really made his granddaughter thoroughly a bad influence in just a few days, with a Saint Fall Level of one hundred percent?
In that sense, what Grandpa Chen said seems... completely correct?
Chen Nuoyi was somewhat upset by these words, lifting her face stubbornly under the immense pressure of her elder, she said seriously:
"I’ve learned a lot from Su Yuan, I don’t think being with him is falling."
"And Grandpa, did you know? It’s actually very difficult for ordinary people to earn money, if not for learning ways to make money from Su Yuan, how could I have completely broken away from the Chen Family to become independent?"
The more she spoke, the more fluid it became, and by the end, her tone was firm:
"I won’t go back to the Chen Family, I can live well on my own, grandpa you may leave."
Su Yuan secretly gave a thumbs up to Chen Nuoyi.
Well said, as expected of the Righteous Saintess, my first follower.
But evidently, Grandpa Chen was not ready to let it go, and said impatiently:
"Nuoyi, I can indulge your momentary stubbornness, even if you rebel and seek independence I won’t stop you."
"But as a young lady of the Chen Family, some things must be done. During the college entrance exams, you must apply to the Star River Dao Sect among the Ten Great Immortal Daoist Academies."
Chen Nuoyi was slightly taken aback, and frowned, saying:
"Why?"
Grandpa Chen replied indifferently: "Li Zhengxing from the Li Family has already been chosen by the Star River Dao Sect, and the Li Family wants to arrange a marriage alliance with our Chen Family. Once you both enter the Star River Dao Sect, you should develop your relationship."
As he spoke, he glanced sideways at Su Yuan:
"In any case, you can’t continue mixing with a kid like this."
Su Yuan: "..."
Hmm, has it finally come, this cliché development.
Isn’t it enough for family elders to break up a couple, do they still need to insert a rich family prince as the main antagonist?
Haha, so is the main storyline clear now, I have to surpass everything before the college entrance exams and step on that rich scion named Li Zhengxing, embarrassing both the Chen and Li Families?
Once we get into college, will the Chen and Li Families, including that Li Zhengxing kid, continue their open and secret schemes to suppress and target me? Only to eventually be wiped out by me, a genius?
But the Chen Family is after all, Chen Nuoyi’s family, maybe they’ll be vindicated halfway through, who knows.
What nonsense, this kind of lousy development was outdated ten thousand years ago!
Su Yuan felt he was too exhausted to even mock this anymore.
Why wasn’t the system I awakened one for mockery? If it were, I’d be skyrocketing by now!
And come to think of it, there hasn’t even been any emotional progress between me and Chen Nuoyi, we’re just a master-student duo.
However, plots where the male and female leads have no relationship, but due to some small events they interact once or twice, ending up being resented by the antagonist do exist.
Still so cliché!
"I object!"
Chen Nuoyi was obviously very angry about this arrangement, and loudly protested.
But Grandpa Chen was unmoved, saying indifferently:
"When you fill out your college application, I will come again."
With that said, he closed the window of the flying ship directly, and the flying ship soared into the sky.
Leaving behind Chen Nuoyi and Su Yuan miffed by the turn of events.
Chen Nuoyi clenched her fists, silently watching the direction the black flying ship disappeared, after a while, she softly spoke:
"That’s another reason why I don’t want to return to the Chen Family, Su Yuan, I’m sorry for the disrespect grandpa showed you earlier, I apologize on his behalf."
Su Yuan shook his head and asked:
"So, what are you planning to do, class monitor? Are you going to apply to the Star River Dao Sect?"
Chen Nuoyi shook her head vigorously:
"Absolutely not! I’ve hardly ever met Li Zhengxing, so going to the Star River Dao Sect to develop feelings with him is definitely not part of my plan."
Su Yuan continued, "In that case, you should work even harder to improve yourself."
"If you can get a special admission offer from one of the other nine top Immortal Dao Academies aside from Star River University, you might be able to finalize your choice before your grandpa intervenes."
Chen Nuoyi was stunned upon hearing this and turned to look at Su Yuan.
In her slightly blushing, brightly shining eyes, a sparkle gradually emerged, and she suddenly revealed a radiant smile:
"Su Yuan, you’re right."
"So what about you, Su Yuan? Have you thought about which of the top ten Immortal Dao Academies to apply to?"
Su Yuan thought for a moment and shook his head:
"I haven’t decided yet, but I’ve already ruled out the Star River Dao Sect."
You’re kidding, rich young masters in novels are always incredibly vengeful. Even if there’s really nothing between Chen Nuoyi and me, he’ll definitely take it out on me.
Going to the Star River Dao Sect would be asking for trouble, wouldn’t it?
However, it was clear that Chen Nuoyi hadn’t considered it that way. She seemed to have misunderstood a bit, her pretty face flushing slightly as she sincerely said:
"Coach, please help me earn more money in the future, and let’s both get into the top ten together."
Su Yuan didn’t notice the subtle change in Chen Nuoyi’s expression and was about to nod in agreement when suddenly, another sharp whistle pierced the sky.
The next second, a flying ship with a streamlined body, covered in star emblems, landed in front of the two of them.
This flying ship was clearly performance-oriented rather than luxury-oriented, but its price was definitely not inferior to the one Grandpa Chen just rode.
The moment he saw this flying ship, Su Yuan faintly guessed something.
The next second, the door of the flying ship disappeared, and a tall, handsome young man, dressed in luxurious clothing, stepped out, immediately capturing the attention of nearly all the surrounding women.
Su Yuan rolled his eyes.
It must be Li Zhengxing, no doubt about it.
Grandpa Chen had just left, and the antagonist young master rushed to stir up trouble. Why so eager?
At that moment, a "ding-dong" sound echoed in Su Yuan’s mind.
[Has it finally come to this?]
[The righteous hero who admires the Saintess discovered that the Saintess, whom he treasured dearly, had been secretly leaving the sect and staying out all night, becoming intimately close with an unknown man, even being driven and humiliated by him!]
["I already belong to him, please don’t look for me again!" The righteous hero even imagined the Saintess saying these cold words to him.]
[Therefore, out of immense sympathy for the Saintess, the righteous hero decided to act, to save her from misery, and as a formidable demon, how will you respond?]
[Demon task triggered]
[Task: Tragic Hero (In progress)]
[The battle between the righteous hero and the demon overlord is about to begin! Completely defeat the righteous hero and firmly seize the Saintess!]
[Task progress: Defeat the righteous hero (0/1)]
[Task reward: Change Fate *1]
Su Yuan: "..."
Damn system, do you have to stir things up now?
Besides, in this scene, I’m obviously the good guy, and this rich young master is the antagonist, right?
How come you painted him as a tragic hero? You’ve really got your bias messed up!
Amidst Su Yuan’s internal complaints, Li Zhengxing walked towards him and Chen Nuoyi.
Faced with this unexpected guest, Chen Nuoyi was slightly nervous, staring at the newcomer with intensity, and instinctively moved closer to Su Yuan’s direction.
Su Yuan also grew wary.
Although he didn’t really want to get involved in this, between the task from the system and getting caught with Chen Nuoyi, it was too late to back out.
Unexpectedly, the arrogant and brainless antagonist he imagined didn’t materialize.
After carefully observing them, Li Zhengxing’s eyes brightened, and he flashed over to... Su Yuan’s front.
Before Su Yuan could react, Li Zhengxing excitedly grabbed his hand and said, "Are you Chen Nuoyi’s boyfriend? Nice to meet you, nice to meet you! It’s really great to see you!"
Su Yuan: "???"
Chen Nuoyi, who was completely ignored: "???"
