C61 Hanyu Dingsheng

"Liu Yan, did you see how that guy was eating earlier? It was hilarious, and he's pretty good-looking too!" Yi Xue chuckled to the girl seated beside her.

"Are they talking about me?" Hanyu Xiaotian's ears perked up instinctively.

"Pfft, what good is being handsome if he's eating like that in a place like this? What, got a thing for younger guys now?" Liu Yan teased with a hint of disdain.

"What are you on about? Do I look like I lack taste? Plus, I'm not old, thank you very much. I just think he's kind of amusing. What's your take, Tang Yi?" Yi Xue turned to the man across from her, who seemed lost in thought.

"Yi Xue, you never cease to amaze me. Of all of us, you're the most naive and kind-hearted. He's not from our world; just let it be," Tang Yi responded.

"Not from our world? What's that supposed to mean? Are they aliens or something? Oh, are you saying I looked that bad eating potato strips? But I've honestly never had them before," Hanyu Xiaotian mused to himself, puzzled.

Minutes later, Young Li returned to the second-floor hall with a young man about his age, heading straight for their group.

Hanyu Xiaotian extended his spiritual sense to get a better look. The young man with Young Li was undoubtedly Hanyu Dingsheng, with his thick eyebrows, large eyes, and prominent nose. His eyes sparkled with intelligence, and his confident stride exuded an air of self-assurance.

This was a demeanor forged through relentless training. The commanding presence he radiated made it hard to believe he was just an 18-year-old teen.

"Here he comes!" Liu Yan, with her keen eyes, spotted Young Li approaching with someone and whispered urgently.

The trio rose to greet their guest.

"Young Master Frigid Feather!"

"Haha, no need for formalities. We're all friends here, and it's not our first meeting. I'm actually quite honored by your invitation," Hanyu Dingsheng said with a hearty laugh, quickly easing the slight tension among them.

"I'm grateful to you four for thinking of me, Hanyu Dingsheng. I really do need a good supply of Xiao Pei Yuan Dan to break through my five-star bottleneck. That way, I'll have a fighting chance in the competition and hopefully not let my family down."

"Young Master Frigid Feather, you're too humble. At just eighteen, you're already a peak fifth-level Martial Cultivator. Your potential is boundless, and I'm sure you'll defeat all your opponents and take the championship!" Tang Yi offered a subtle compliment.

"Champion? Haha, you don't know the half of it... But honestly, I'm just proud to represent my family. If I can win a few matches, I'll be more than content," Hanyu Dingsheng said, downplaying his chances with a casual wave of his hand.

The others exchanged looks, silently marveling at his words. They couldn't tell if Hanyu Dingsheng was just being modest or if he genuinely felt that way. Yet, his tone suggested he wasn't too hopeful about the upcoming martial arts competition.

This was uncharacteristic of Hanyu Dingsheng. To the group, he had always exuded an air of unwavering confidence and unmatched assertiveness. It was almost as if they had never witnessed him displaying such a level of understatement and humility before.