Chapter 575: The Perfect Su Shixiong

Chapter 575: The Perfect Su Shixiong

February 7th, 2025

"If we don't meet, we don't meet. There's no rush anyway.

There will always be opportunities to meet in the future.

My cousin has also mentioned it to me several times, asking me to help him judge during the conversation.

He's also worried that Xi Yu might be deceived."

Qiu Ruo Shuang still had many doubts about this "Su Shixiong."

One could even say that her subjective view was mostly filled with suspicion.

"If this person is really a fraud, then he must be a very skilled emotional con artist.

Xi Yu has hardly ever said anything bad about him.

In her heart, this Su Shixiong is a perfect senior brother without any flaws.

In my opinion, the more perfect he seems, the more suspicious it is.

We'll see what happens later. If he really has a problem, I'll directly unveil his hidden mask."

Qing Yuan, who was standing beside her, nodded and chimed in.

"When the time comes, I'll cooperate with Sister Frost and definitely expose his issues."

Seeing Qing Yuan like this, Qiu Ruo Shuang smiled but then waved her hand.

"Don't be too obvious, we should still be polite to this Su Shixiong.

On the surface, this young man is just here to help us, so we should be courteous.

Besides, we're only speculating that he has a problem.

The truth may be different.

He managed to obtain the title of a Sixth-rank Formation Master, so he must have some abilities.

The Formation Alliance is not a place where one can get by with mediocrity.

However, I'm just worried that he might take advantage of his abilities to deceive Xi Yu."

Qiu Ruo Shuang's analysis was naturally clear and logical.

Upon hearing this, Qing Yuan pouted slightly.

"Sister Frost, don't worry too much. It's not easy to deceive the Qiu family.

Miss Xi Yu has encountered countless men who have shown interest in her since she was young.

She's seen all sorts of tricks.

Countless people have tried to take advantage of the Qiu family for their own gain, thinking that they have some abilities.

If there's a problem, Miss Xi Yu would definitely notice something amiss."

Hearing this, Qiu Ruo Shuang shook her head slightly.

"Anyone in this world can be deceived.

If someone hasn't been deceived yet, it's only because they haven't encountered the right scam.

There's a suitable scam for every type of person.

Countless Hua Jing masters have been deceived.

It's even more common for young successors like Xi Yu to be fooled.

If my cousin really wants to recruit this Su Shixiong as a son-in-law, he should be cautious and ensure there are no issues."

Qiu Ruo Shuang's series of explanations made Qing Yuan smile in amusement.

"Sister Frost, you see through other people's matters so clearly, and you're so perceptive about everything.

But when it comes to your own affairs, why aren't you as vigilant?

For example, why do you trust Su Gongzi so much?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ruo Shuang's face turned more serious.

"That's because Su Chen has already demonstrated his character in the face of life and death.

If he were a fraud or a bad person, he could have harmed me long ago.

He could have easily carried out sinister schemes back then."

Qing Yuan immediately asked, "What if Su Gongzi is playing the long game, waiting for the big catch?

He knows that you, Sister Frost, are extraordinary, and he wants to leave a good impression to gain more benefits."

Hearing this, Qiu Ruo Shuang nodded seriously.

"Qing Yuan, your guess is not wrong; there's a possibility.

But the help he has given me is greater than what I've given him.

I only provided him with some pills.

Without his guidance, I wouldn't even have the qualifications to touch the Gui Yuan Realm.

I believe that he might prefer me to have an ordinary background instead of being from a powerful clan like the Qiu family."

As Qiu Ruo Shuang spoke, she seemed to fall into deep thought.

After a moment, she couldn't help but speak again.

"Qing Yuan, what you said makes sense. Regarding Xi Yu's Su Shixiong, I shouldn't always think negatively.

Perhaps he is indeed an exceptional person.

Let's talk about other things when we meet him later."

On Su Chen's side, after noon, he and Qiu Xi Yu went to the outer perimeter of the front line.

This position was mainly led by the Qiu family, but it wasn't only their people.

Especially in terms of formations, the Qiu family's strength was not overwhelmingly superior.

For many years, formation-related matters were discussed by formation masters from the Qiu family and various other influential powers.

The Qiu family clearly wanted to take control.

Especially with the emergence of the formation genius Qiu Xi Yu, who had obtained the title of an Eighth-rank Formation Master at a young age.

It was very normal for the Qiu family to have such ambitions.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Xi Yu was destined to reach the position of a Grand Array Master in the future.

Being a Grand Array Master leading others would not be an unfair arrangement.

The various major powers did not have strong objections to this.

After all, the Qiu family was already a leader among many influential forces.

Having the Qiu family hold the reins in array formations was not a significant issue.

It only required convincing everyone, and that would be that.

This time, when Su Chen came, the major powers had already received news from Qiu Xing Chuan.

The relationship between Su Chen and Qiu Xi Yu was also hinted at and conveyed to everyone.

The only ones who would test Su Chen this time were the array masters from the various major powers.

Qiu Xing Chuan, an old fox, was very clever and well aware of this.

As soon as Su Chen arrived, he didn't even need to say anything, and these array masters would voluntarily create challenges for Su Chen.

At this moment, Qiu Xi Yu and Su Chen had already reached the forefront of the array formation deployment.

Compared to Su Chen, Qiu Xi Yu seemed even more nervous.

After talking with her father, she knew that her senior brother, Su Chen, would face various tests during this visit.

In her heart, she was more concerned about Su Chen failing and not passing these tests.

But amidst her anxiety, she couldn't help but reminisce.

Her senior brother, Su Chen, had far superior array formation talents than her.

He was a sixth-grade Array Master recognized by the Array Alliance.

As Qiu Xi Yu recalled this, she felt that she had worried too much.

Su Chen's array formation skills had even astonished many masters of the Array Alliance. Why worry about these tests?

As they reached the forefront of the array formation deployment, more people came forward to greet them.

"This is Elder Xie from Xing Shanfu, and this is Liu Junshi from Baiwu Jun," Qiu Xi Yu introduced Su Chen to the elders.

Su Chen politely greeted them.

The elders present were all courteous.

In such high-level social interactions, it was rare to encounter someone who was caustic and spoke harshly upon first meeting.

One could even say that such behavior was almost non-existent.

The higher the position, the more dignified everyone was.

Well-mannered individuals wouldn't utter impolite words.

Even if they wanted to apply pressure or say something unpleasant, those present would not do so directly.

They would be more tactful, politely asking probing questions.

After a round of greetings, the initial pleasantries were over.

The elders' inquiries and conversations gradually became more stringent.

"Before coming, this old man always thought that Xi Yu was captivated by some genius from a powerful family, impressed by their innate talent and strength.

But now that I see it, I feel Xi Yu is more captivated by your appearance, young friend."

The speaker was none other than Elder Xie, the very same Elder Xie from Xing Shanfu whom Qiu Xi Yu had introduced earlier.

His words were beautifully spoken.

They sounded more like praise for Su Chen.

Elder Xie spoke with a smile, giving off a good impression.

In reality, his words carried a hidden barb.

Appearance was only considered an additional asset within large families and influential powers.

While it was undoubtedly a good thing for men to be handsome and women to be beautiful, it was not a crucial factor.

Talent and ability were what truly mattered.

Elder Xie's words were actually questioning Su Chen's innate talent and strength.

His words were just phrased more pleasantly, using praise for Su Chen's appearance to cast doubt on his talent.

Regarding Su Chen's talent and ability in array formations, the elders and fellow array masters present had likely heard something about it.

For them to speak in such a manner after hearing about Su Chen's talents implied that they were looking for trouble.

After Elder Xie finished speaking, he seemed to still have more to say.

He slightly shifted his gaze to a young man beside him.

"The young members of our Xie family do have decent talent in array formations.

It's just that their talent doesn't compare to yours, Su Chen."

Elder Xie shook his head helplessly as he spoke.

He even looked at his younger relatives with a hint of regret.

Upon hearing this, the younger members of the Xie family seemed to become slightly more arrogant.

As they stood in the crowd, looking at Su Chen, they unconsciously raised their heads.

"Elder Xie, what you said applies to our Zou family as well.

There's no other way; it's better if both men and women are more attractive.

Our Zou family's children also have decent appearances.

It's just that their minds are focused on array formations, delving into other pursuits, leaving no time to care about their looks.

We can only lament the lack of fate in this regard."

After Elder Xie finished speaking, Elder Zou beside him followed up, echoing the same sentiment.

By now, even the most oblivious could sense the underlying meaning.

The various Array Masters who had gathered around the Qiu family all had their own thoughts about Qiu Xi Yu, to a greater or lesser extent.

They had spent many years together, interacting and becoming well-acquainted.

Qiu Xi Yu's character and talents were clear to everyone present.

Not to mention Qiu Xi Yu's own exceptional qualities, her status as a member of the Qiu family's younger generation sparked interest among them.

The younger generation from various families also had their thoughts about Qiu Xi Yu.

From all aspects, Qiu Xi Yu was exceptionally outstanding.

Even if one were to solely consider her appearance, there would likely be few men who would find fault with it.

Today, when Su Chen appeared, the various powers and factions undoubtedly felt uncomfortable seeing him.

As the person involved, Su Chen naturally sensed this.

However, the situation was a bit tricky to explain at the moment. His relationship with Qiu Xi Yu was that of close friends, and these people were clearly overthinking things.

To speak bluntly in front of everyone would be presumptuous and might even cause embarrassment for the Qiu family.

After a moment's hesitation, Su Chen didn't dwell on it.

The key to the matter lay with the Qiu family; as long as they didn't misunderstand, it would be fine.

His heart belonged to Qiu Ruo Shuang, and once he met her, the misunderstanding among these factions would also be resolved.

"Seniors, Brother Su's excellence is not limited to his appearance.

The principles we are using to set up the defense formation are all researched and developed by Brother Su.

Brother Su's innate talent and potential in array mastery far surpass mine.

Seniors, with your deep understanding of the path of arrays, I implore you to discern the truth within."

Qiu Xi Yu was clearly dissatisfied and disagreed with the evaluation of the seniors present.

Her father, Qiu Xing Chuan, had made it very clear to her.

As long as Su Chen passed this test, he would fully approve of him.

Regarding the relationship between his daughter and Su Chen, he wholeheartedly supported it.

After receiving her father's promise, Qiu Xi Yu naturally couldn't bear to hear the words of the elders of the Xie and Zou families.

What she wanted was for everyone present to acknowledge Su Chen.

She hoped they would speak highly of Su Chen in front of Qiu Xing Chuan.

But instead, they had just met and were already speaking ill of Su Chen.

"Alright, alright, discern, discern.

It seems we old folks have spoken out of turn and underestimated Young Master Su.

How about this, Young Master Su, please explain the 'Four Requirements of Array Deployment' to us.

Many young Array Masters accompanied us on this trip.

Their understanding of this subject is not deep, so it would be a great opportunity for Young Master Su to guide them."

The 'Four Requirements of Array Deployment' referred to four crucial points to consider when setting up an array.

[Establish a Stable Foundation, Follow the Laws, Precision in Array Eyes, and Flexibility in Formation]



These four points sounded simple, totaling just sixteen words.

But when Elder Xie asked Su Chen to speak about them, it wasn't to hear those sixteen words.

Instead, he wanted Su Chen to provide his understanding based on these four points.

However, Su Chen was momentarily stumped by this theoretical question.

Su Chen's array mastery was learned from the ancient books left behind by Jingbo Immortal.

He had little knowledge of the essential teachings within the array legacy of the Jin Kingdom.

He hadn't thoroughly studied the learning paths of these array masters, including Qiu Xi Yu.

Su Chen had never heard of the 'Four Requirements of Array Deployment,' let alone explain them.

"Seniors, Brother Su's array mastery does not follow the same lineage as ours.

There are many differences in the application of arrays, but the fundamentals are the same. Please test Brother Su using other methods."

Qiu Xi Yu was even more anxious about the question raised by Elder Xie.

Previously, when Qiu Xi Yu and Su Chen had chatted, she learned that Su Chen's path of array study was different from theirs.

Su Chen hadn't learned from other array masters or acquired array knowledge from any academies.

In terms of theoretical direction, he was entirely different from them.

Qiu Xi Yu knew Su Chen well, and she understood that he couldn't explain the theory to them.

However, upon hearing this response, the elders from the other factions smiled even more.

"Xi Yu, you're being too partial towards this Su Shixiong.

If others couldn't explain the 'Four Requirements of Array Deployment,' you wouldn't go out of your way to explain so much."

The person who spoke seemed rather young, probably around the same age as Qiu Ruo Shuang, just seven or eight years older.

"Since the theoretical direction of study is different, let's focus on the practical aspects.

Array mastery is meant to solve practical problems.

We're having a hard time with these defense formations, and there are many issues to address.

It's a good opportunity for Young Master Su to take a look and offer some suggestions.

With Xi Yu's high praise, he must have exceptional skills."

The speaker maintained a polite tone, always preserving a sense of decorum.

(End of Chapter)

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