Wang Chen could only sigh as he watched the scene before him — the joys and sorrows between people were never truly shared.
Although he was a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire and should, by all logic, feel sorrow at the sight of his compatriots beaten black and blue…
…perhaps because his gains just now were too great, his mood was simply too cheerful at the moment.
Wang Chen silently thought to himself,
"Don't worry. In the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament, I'll help you take back your honor."
While Wang Chen was muttering inwardly, several young girls from the Sun Moon Empire around him exchanged glances.
Finally, one of the girls gathered her courage, walked up to Wang Chen, and invited him to join their gathering.
Wang Chen glanced at them, confirming that none were people he couldn't afford to offend, and declined politely — almost instinctively from habit.
"Apologies, I still have family tasks to attend to. If fate allows, next time for sure…"
Without paying attention to the disappointed expressions on the girls' faces, Wang Chen motioned to the guard beside him and quickly turned to leave.
Maybe it was because of his looks — every time he went out, there was always someone eyeing him with desire.
Soon, Wang Chen and his guard left Heaven Dou Plaza and returned to the hotel room where they had been staying.
"Young Master Chen," the guard bowed respectfully, "the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament has ended. Do you wish to return to the Sun Moon Empire immediately, or stay a few days longer in the Heaven Soul Empire?"
This guard, named Shen Kang, possessed the strength of a Soul King. He had been specially dispatched by the Wang Family elders to protect Wang Chen while he was away from home.
Hearing the question, Wang Chen thought for a moment.
The purpose of this trip had been to use the black book to record and learn powerful skills during the tournament, so he could secure first place in the upcoming family competition a month later.
Now that his goal had been achieved, there was no reason to linger.
After all, this was the Heaven Soul Empire, not the Sun Moon Empire — staying too long here would put his safety at risk.
Leaning back on the sofa, Wang Chen said calmly, "Uncle Shen, please arrange for our return to the Sun Moon Empire as soon as possible."
"Young Master Chen," Shen Kang replied, "this subordinate suggests that you return to Mingdu together with the other nobles who also came to watch the Continental Tournament. Following their route would maximize safety along the journey."
Wang Chen smiled. "Uncle Shen, you understand this far better than I do. I'll leave it to your arrangement — I trust you."
Wang Chen never believed that just because he knew the storyline, he was all-knowing or all-powerful. It was true that he had learned many secrets through the original plotline.
However, there was far more that he didn't understand.
As the saying goes: an amateur shouldn't command a professional. Professional matters should be left to professionals.
Blindly giving orders would only lead to trouble.
"Yes, Young Master. This subordinate will take his leave."
Creaaak— With the closing of the door,
Wang Chen sat leisurely on the sofa, opened the nearby wine cabinet, took out a bottle of red wine, and poured himself a glass.
Looking at the transparent crystal glass and the red liquid within, Wang Chen carried it to the window, enjoying both the scenery outside and the taste of the wine.
Under the sunlight streaming through the window, Wang Chen's dark eyes seemed to take on a faint golden glow, like burning flames.
Time passed quickly. Three days later — Mingdu, the Marquis Residence.
After spending a month in Heaven Dou City and three days traveling back, Wang Chen finally arrived home. The journey had been smooth and uneventful.
While Wang Chen was reuniting with his family—
——
Mingdu, Hongchen Family.
A young girl with silver-white hair and blue eyes crept quietly toward the mansion gate, her every step light and silent.
She had already made it most of the way, the main gate just within reach, her eyes full of delight—
When suddenly, a deep, powerful voice rang out behind her:
"Good granddaughter, where do you think you're going?"
The girl froze instantly like a startled cat, trembling all over.
Turning around with a cute smile on her face, she said sweetly, "Grandpa, I'm just going out to play for a bit! Staying home all day is so boring I'm about to die of it!"