Villain: After Intercepting the Female Lead, the Protagonist Collapses

Chapter 247: The First Prodigy of the Younger Generation in the Capital, Gu Menghan

“She’s my girlfriend, you can leave now.” Jiang Che said in a very cold tone, slightly frowning.

He was already feeling some annoyance towards these endlessly talking people.

Seeing that Jiang Che seemed about to get angry, Wang Defa didn’t dare to say another word. He signaled to the others from the family and immediately left, returning to their seats.

He wasn’t foolish and could naturally see that Jiang Che was about to lose his temper. If they continued to pester him, it would only backfire. If they annoyed Jiang Che, it would be more trouble than it was worth.

Seeing this annoying group of old men finally leave, Jiang Yun’er’s little face bloomed into a smile again.

“Finally, those annoying people are gone. Didn’t they see that I was here? They still wanted to introduce a girlfriend to you, brother!” Jiang Yun’er pouted, her milk-white face full of indignation.

She felt she was being looked down upon and ignored by these people.

“Are you the young master of the Jiang family?” A young man sitting next to Su Hongwen turned his head to look at Jiang Che and asked in some surprise.

He was from the Ren family in the northwest, named Ren Tianchou. At twenty-three years old, he was already a martial artist at the early stage of the Man and Heaven realm, the first among the younger generation of the Ren family.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

This time he came to Tianhai City not to compete for the mineral resources, but just to make connections with Jiang Che.

If he could build a good relationship with Jiang Che, it would be an additional advantage when vying for the position of family head.

People like them, when competing for the position of family head, needed not only the support of family members but also the backing of other prominent families.

Jiang Che, as the sole heir of the Jiang family’s main branch, naturally didn’t have to worry about such things.

When the time was right, Jiang Jingshan would naturally pass on the position of family head to him. Jiang Che’s every action sometimes represented the entire Jiang family.

Jiang Che was clearly worth befriending, as peaceful relationships were profitable. In their circle, there were rarely life-and-death enemies. It was always a matter of mutual support.

“Yes, I’m Jiang Che. Who might you be?” Jiang Che asked curiously, looking at the young man in front of him.

He had no impression of this person, and even if they had met as children, he wouldn’t recognize him now, given the many years that had passed.

“Ren Tianchou from the Ren family in the northwest.” Ren Tianchou grinned and laughed heartily.

“So it’s Young Master Ren, I’ve heard much about you.” Jiang Che smiled in return, feeling a bit enlightened.

He had some knowledge about the Ren family in the northwest, another top-tier family at the pinnacle of Jiuzhou. The Ren family mainly dealt with various scarce mineral resources in Jiuzhou.

“Young Master Jiang, rest assured, I didn’t come this time to compete for the mineral resources in Tianhai City. I’ve long admired you, Young Master Jiang, and came to pay my respects.” Ren Tianchou cupped his fists and said directly.

His personality was straightforward; he liked to be direct and say what he meant. Moreover, by stating his intentions clearly, he could make Jiang Che less wary of him.

The Ren family didn’t lack mineral resources, and there was no need to offend Jiang Che over this.

“Then, Brother Tianchou, let’s have a few drinks together tonight.” Jiang Che was slightly stunned, then smiled.

As the saying goes, one doesn’t hit a smiling face. Ren Tianchou obviously came with the intention of making friends, so Jiang Che saw no need to push him away.

Having more friends opened more paths, and befriending these people had no drawbacks. They might even be useful against the protagonist in the future.

“Of course, I’d be happy to.” Ren Tianchou laughed heartily. Jiang Che’s straightforward personality also suited him well.

While chatting with Ren Tianchou, Jiang Che glanced inadvertently towards the villa entrance and saw a man and a woman walking in from outside.

The woman was wearing a floral dress, with peep-toe high heels, and her flawless, white legs exposed.

She had apricot eyes and peach cheeks, fair and delicate, with curved eyebrows, clear eyes, and snow-white skin. The man was wearing a neat suit, with a slight smile on his face and an air of arrogance.

“Who are they? Do you recognize them, Brother Tianchou?” Jiang Che asked curiously.

Being able to enter the hall indicated that these two had significant status, likely young masters or young ladies of some prominent family, otherwise, they wouldn’t have the qualifications to enter the hall.

“Hmm… I don’t know them.” Ren Tianchou followed Jiang Che’s gaze, thought for a while, and then shook his head. It was his first time attending such a banquet, and he didn’t know anyone present.

“Cousin, they’re from the Gu family.” At this moment, Su Hongwen, who was sitting nearby, spoke slowly, his eyes full of apprehension as he looked at the woman.

“The Gu family, the one that ranks alongside your Su family among the four great families?” Jiang Che asked with a frown.

“Yes, they are from that Gu family.” Su Hongwen nodded, looking very serious.

“That woman is Gu Menghan, the granddaughter of the head of the Gu family. At twenty-one years old, she is already a mid-Heavenly Human realm expert.”

“She is known as the number one among the younger generation in the capital, having trampled countless young martial artists under her feet.” As he spoke, Su Hongwen’s face showed some embarrassment, feeling a bit humiliated.

There were so many young martial artists in the capital, yet not one could defeat her, a woman. This dealt a significant blow to Su Hongwen’s pride.

He remembered how he was severely injured by her with one move after making a few flirtatious remarks. He had to lie in bed for half a month.

When he went to the Gu family to argue, they dismissed it as a small matter between juniors, which only angered him more.

“A mid stage Man and Heaven realm expert?” Hearing Su Hongwen’s words, Jiang Che’s expression became a bit strange.

He originally thought that someone like Ren Tianchou, who reached the early Heavenly Human realm at twenty-three, was already a prodigy.

After all, the higher the cultivation, the harder it was to break through. Martial artists in the Heavenly Human realm could go decades without a breakthrough without special insights.

And such insights couldn’t be forced; they came when they came. Of course, except for himself, as he had the system, the ultimate cheat.

But this woman had reached the mid-Heavenly Human realm at twenty-one? Could it be that she was also a transmigrator or some kind of chosen one?