Chapter 158: The Midnight Return
The cry echoed through the quiet Feiyan Platform, naturally catching Lu Chen’s attention at the thatched hut. However, he had no intention of joining the commotion. Leaning against the doorframe with a wild fruit in hand, he took a bite, a faint smile playing on his lips as he watched from afar.
The three brothers from the Su family knew that there was an outsider on the platform, but given the urgency of their situation, they couldn’t worry about that. What mattered most was ensuring that Su Qingjun didn’t think their plight wasn’t dire or that their pleas weren’t sincere enough.
The stone door stood firm and unmoving, remaining closed for a while. The Su brothers seemed unsurprised, continuing to pound on the door and shout.
Lu Chen, chewing on the juicy fruit, glanced up at the sky. The sun was just rising; it was still early morning. He chuckled and muttered to himself, “Disturbing someone’s peaceful morning—how annoying.”
After half an hour of the Su brothers’ calls, the stone door finally rumbled open, and Su Qingjun emerged from the cave. Lu Chen looked at her from a distance. Su Qingjun was impeccably dressed, her hair meticulously styled, and her appearance was refined and beautiful, as if she had achieved a level of perfection that was truly impressive. However, beneath her calm demeanor, there seemed to be a faint, barely detectable undercurrent of irritation, like a hidden ripple beneath a still surface.
“Hmm…” Lu Chen smiled, curling his lips, and said, “Morning grumpiness, huh?”
“Big Sister Jun!” The Su brothers’ voices grew louder upon seeing her, their faces full of sorrow as if they’d experienced something heartbreaking. They seemed on the verge of tears.
Su Qingjun’s eyes swept over them, her face stiffening momentarily. However, she quickly composed herself, instinctively glancing towards the distant spiritual field. Lu Chen waved casually at her, as if greeting her warmly on this beautiful morning.
Su Qingjun’s expression darkened slightly as she frowned at the three men before her. “What’s going on?” she asked calmly.