Chapter 49: A Brewing Conflict

"Yuan Ye, Xiao Chen came all the way here. Besides, he's your cousin. You've gone too far with your words!"

Yuan Qingfeng said in a low voice.

"I went too far? Didn't you feel that you went too far when you matched Meng Yao with this good-for-nothing man?"

Yuan Ye laughed coldly and continued rudely, "If he's a hero, then I'll accept it. But a piece of trash wants to marry someone I love? Are you trying to humiliate me, Grandpa?"

"Yuan Ye, how dare you speak to your grandfather like that!"

At the side, Yuan Liuhe coldly berated, "Quickly apologize to your grandfather! Besides, your grandfather did not say that he would marry Meng Yao to Xiao Chen. You're being too sensitive!"

"Father! How could you also favor this piece of trash?"

Yuan Ye became even more furious and bellowed.

Yuan Liuhe sighed and said coldly, "Xiao Chen is a guest. You should behave as a good host! As the young master of the Yuan family, your behavior is a joke to outsiders!"

"Hmph! If you weren't here, I would have taught Xiao Chen a lesson!"

Yuan Ye turned his head and snorted, saying no more.

However, Xiao Chen's eyes were filled with coldness.

He watched the whole scene unfold quietly and said nothing.

It was his grandfather's birthday that day, and Xiao Chen did not want his grandfather to feel sad. Also, he was doing his uncle, Yuan Liuhe, a favor!

Otherwise, he would have beaten Yuan Ye so hard that he would regret living. How could he still be so arrogant toward Xiao Chen?

However, his silence caused everyone to misunderstand, making them think he was afraid of Yuan Ye. They immediately looked at him with even more disdain in their eyes.

"Hehe, even after Yuan Ye insulted him like this, he still remained quiet. What a cowardly bastard!"

"Useless bastard! If it were me, even if I was no match for Yuan Ye, I would still stand up for myself after being belittled like this!"

"Yes, how could a man not have a little courage? Sigh."

"This time, the Old Master must be disappointed in Xiao Chen."

Just as he was in thought, the Old Master said solemnly, "Yuan Ye, have some lunch!"

"Yes, Grandpa."

Yuan Ye took a deep breath and said obediently.

Deep down, Yuan Ye was a little scared.

He couldn't believe that he dared to question his grandfather just now. That was because his mind had been completely clouded by hatred.

"You don't have to question me. I do want to match Meng Yao with Xiao Chen, but this is just wishful thinking. I won't force anyone. If you have the ability, you can go and pursue Meng Yao yourself."

The Old Master looked him deeply in the eye and said slowly.

"I understand, Grandpa."

Yuan Ye's eyes flashed, and he said respectfully.

"Be careful. Yuan Ye is not someone you can afford to offend."

Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat. He looked to the side and saw Yuan Mengyao looking steadily forward as she spoke softly.

"Thank you."

Xiao Chen smiled and remained unmoved.

Yuan Mengyao was instantly angered by Xiao Chen's behavior. She felt that he was overestimating himself. Not only was he unable to cultivate, but he was also a fool who did not know how to behave properly.

"Yuan Ye is already at level one of the Spirit Incarnation Realm and has joined the Tianyuan Sect! The Tianyuan Sect is one of the top sects in Tianyang Prefecture, only inferior to the third-grade sect, Sky Thunder Clan! If they wanted to destroy you, it would be extremely easy!"

Yuan Mengyao snorted coldly and said.

When she mentioned the Tianyuan Sect, awe and envy filled her eyes. All youths in Qingyuan City dreamed of joining this sect.

It was a pity that the Tianyuan Sect was very strict in recruiting people. Yuan Ye was the first genius of the Yuan family, and he got what he wanted.

"Tianyuan Sect? Even the sect leader would not dare to do anything to me."

Xiao Chen smiled and said lightly.

"How dare you!"

Yuan Mengyao was extremely angry, and contempt rose in her heart for the first time.

Xiao Chen had once again renewed her impression of him.

She had thought that Xiao Chen was just a brainless fool. She did not expect him to be so arrogant!

How dare he casually mention the Tianyuan Sect leader!

How could he say that he was not afraid of the Tianyuan Sect leader? It was hilarious and extremely ridiculous.

Who did he think he was? Even the head of the Xiao family was not qualified to say such words.

For a moment, her impression of Xiao Chen became extremely poor.

Initially, she was unhappy that the Old Master had matched her with such a useless person. Like everyone else, she felt that Xiao Chen was not good enough for her.

However, because of the Old Master, she forced herself to try to understand Xiao Chen. When she heard Yuan Ye's threat, she subconsciously reminded Xiao Chen.

Who would have thought that this person was not only ungrateful but also behaved so arrogantly?

He acted as if he was a big shot.

Yuan Mengyao smirked and shook her head. She did not say anything else but deliberately pulled away from Xiao Chen...

The meal ended in a rather strange atmosphere.

After the meal, Yuan Ye walked up to Yuan Mengyao, and a warm smile appeared on his face. He said softly, "Mengyao, have you been well recently?"

"Yes. Thank you for your concern, Yuan Ye."

Yuan Mengyao nodded reservedly and said politely.

"It's like this. I've finally returned from Tianyuan Sect. I heard that there will be a gathering of the younger generation from Qingyuan City in the evening, and I'd like to join it. Do you have time, Mengyao?"

"Me?"

Yuan Mengyao was stunned and could not help but look up at the Old Master. The Old Master waved his hand and smiled gently, "Mengyao, you don't have to be so restrained. I just hope that you and Xiao Chen can be together, but I'm not forcing you. If you're not suited to be together, then it can only be said that you two are not fated."

Yuan Mengyao heaved a sigh of relief and nodded eagerly.

She nodded slightly and said, "Well, those who can participate in the gathering of the younger generation are all the young geniuses in Qingyuan City. I would also like to join if it's at all possible. Sorry to bother you, Yuan Ye."

"Haha, no trouble, no trouble at all."

Yuan Ye laughed happily and glanced at Xiao Chen. Suddenly, he said, "Xiao Chen, come with me. I'll introduce you to some talented people! If you can get along well with them, it will be of great benefit to you."

Xiao Chen frowned and rejected him without hesitation, "Forget it. I don't really like to join these gatherings. You guys can go and play."

"Hmph, how ungrateful!"

Yuan Ye snorted coldly and said.

At this moment, Yuan Liuhe said faintly, "Xiao Chen, go ahead. Yuan Ye is right."

"In that case, all right then. I'll have to trouble you, thank you."

Xiao Chen took a deep look at him and smirked. He wanted to see what tricks Yuan Ye had up his sleeves.