Chapter 91 : Chapter 91

Chapter 91. You All Think You Can Win, Huh?

“Boss, the league matchups are out. We’re up against the Spark Team.”

In the office, Huang Lu, the captain of Phoenix Team, knocked on the door, walked in, and placed the matchup sheet on the desk.

Having shed his custom-tailored suit and changed into a white dress shirt, Jiang Feng smiled faintly when he heard that. He picked up the bracket at an unhurried pace.

His gaze searched over it for a moment before stopping on Spark Team vs. Phoenix Team.

“Man, it looks like your run ends in the preliminary round. Heh. A team that’s only been around for a month—what makes you think you can compete with me?”

Jiang Feng casually tossed the bracket aside and walked over to Huang Lu, who was still wearing the Phoenix Team uniform, then looked down at her from above.

“Woman, look at me.” He lifted Huang Lu’s chin and asked, “Tell me, can you win?”

She swallowed and nodded at once. “Don’t worry, Boss. Our strength is no weaker than Yanhuang Team’s. Dealing with Spark Team won’t put us under any pressure at all.”

Jiang Feng slowly released her, his smile elegant in an almost greasy way. “Very good. But in tomorrow’s match, you are not allowed to win without my permission.”

Huang Lu froze. “Why?”

Jiang Feng’s eyes turned cold. “You dare question me?”

“...” Huang Lu’s mouth twitched. This boss really was sick in the head.

“No, no. We’ll do everything you say, Boss.”

Jiang Feng’s expression eased slightly. “There’s no harm in telling you. It’s a one-sided match like this, so I want you to thoroughly humiliate Spark Team and force them to surrender on their own.”

“Understood, Boss.” Huang Lu did not understand, but she respected the order.

Satisfied, Jiang Feng nodded. With measured, elegant steps, he returned to his office chair, his face full of delight.

“Man, anything I’ve set my sights on is not something you’re qualified to take.”

...

That night, at the Jiang Family Manor.

“Qingyue, keep an eye on Xiao Chen’s Team League match for me. I won’t make it in time to watch.”

Jiang Zhentian took off the black overcoat draped over his shoulders. His brows were tightly furrowed, as if weighed down by a worry he could not shake.

Shen Qingyue sighed. “How am I supposed to keep an eye on it? Xiao Chen’s team drew the second-ranked Phoenix Team in the preliminary round. I’m afraid they may not even make it past the first round.”

Jiang Zhentian froze, then opened his phone and glanced at it. The worry on his face instantly deepened.

“With the preliminary draw system, they should never have run into Phoenix Team. Someone has tampered with it again.”

“Hmph. And isn’t that all because you care too much about saving face?” Shen Qingyue shot her husband an irritated glare. “If Xiao Chen loses his status as heir, then don’t bother coming back.”

Her words were sharp, but her hands never stopped as she packed his luggage and sorted his clothes.

Jiang Zhentian quickly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around his wife. “Qingyue, let’s believe in Xiao Chen. Look at him now. What part of him is still the same as before?”

“That much is true. Somehow, he’s become sensible and well-behaved, and his strength has improved at an astonishing pace. He’s even stronger than you were back then.” When Shen Qingyue said that, her face filled with relief.

Jiang Zhentian smiled and nodded as well. “The fact that Xiao Chen has changed at all is already wonderful enough. Don’t be too strict with the child.”

“Now that I’ve comprehended a Law, the Commander-in-Chief of Huaxia wants to test my loyalty by sending me to explore the Heaven-Sacrifice Ruins. I don’t even know when I’ll be back.”

His eyes drifted unintentionally to the palm of his hand, which was lined with blood-red cracks. The Law Power inside his body was too overwhelming, and even he did not know how much longer he could keep it suppressed.

If he could not find a divine object capable of freeing him from mortal flesh, then before long, he would likely be turned into a cloud of blood mist by the power of that Law.

But he could not stop worrying about his wife and child.

Jiang Zhentian hid the sorrow in his eyes and held his wife close, reluctant to let go.

Shen Qingyue seemed to sense his low spirits as well. She did not lose her temper again and only patted his back gently.

“You have to come back safe and sound. Xiao Chen and I will be waiting for you at home.”

“Oh, right. I went to see Xiao Chen today. He sent you a farewell gift.”

Shen Qingyue took out the Golden Crow Essence Blood from her Spatial Bag.

Feeling that scorching aura, as blazing as the sun itself, Jiang Zhentian fixed his eyes on the jade bottle.

Fine white strands slowly emerged around him, as if the power of his Law were resonating with whatever was inside the bottle.

What was going on?

“Qingyue, did Xiao Chen say what this is?” Jiang Zhentian asked at once.

Shen Qingyue shook her head, then thought for a moment and said, “Xiao Chen only said that it strengthens the body. Today, I looked through the Huaxia Research Institute’s literature on realms beyond the Martial God.”

“To wield the power of a Law, you need a powerful body. Xiao Chen probably knew that too, which is why he gave this to you.”

“With a son this wonderful, you should count your blessings in secret.” She stuffed the jade bottle into her husband’s hand.

Jiang Zhentian was a little dazed. He had not expected his son to care this much about his father.

He looked at the jade bottle in his hand, grinned, and anticipation rose in his eyes.

Thinking back to the miraculous effects of the Heaven-Seizing Creation Pill, he could not help wondering just how far this body-strengthening treasure would go.

Whether it could suppress the Law Power or not, it was still his son’s heartfelt intention.

“Qingyue, make sure you record Xiao Chen’s team match tomorrow. Win or lose, I have to see it.”

Shen Qingyue nodded slightly and continued packing his things while reminding him about one matter after another.

...

At the training base, in the indoor training room.

“Don’t worry, Brother Yichen. Phoenix Team may be strong, but we’re not weak either.”

Su Linyu raised her little fist, brimming with fighting spirit.

Jiang Yichen smiled. “They’re all Grandmasters of the sixth realm. Are you confident?”

“If they want to beat me, they’ll have to ask my sword first.” Chu Xingchen rested his left hand on the sword at his waist, his presence imposing.

Tang Long rubbed his round belly. “Brother Yichen, we just need to crush them. I’m impervious to blades and spears now.”

Lei Zhen and Sleep God exchanged smiles. Young people truly were full of vigor.

“Boss, you give us Top-grade Pills every day, and you even let us train Heaven-rank Cultivation Arts. If I still can’t win, I won’t have the face to stand before you.” Lei Zhen rose to his feet, utterly confident.

That confidence came from strength. With his current power, taking on three members of Phoenix Team at once would not be a problem.

Sleep God, meanwhile, kept his eyes half-open and yawned, looking as though he had not fully woken up.

In his slow, languid voice, he said, “You all fight. If you really can’t beat them, then I’ll go to sleep.”

The moment he mentioned sleep, the smiles on the other four faces gradually disappeared.

“Sleep God, you absolutely cannot fall asleep. Once you do, you can’t tell friend from foe.” Tang Long pulled a miserable face.

Over the past month, Sleep God had only fallen asleep three times, yet each time he had beaten the four of them until they were covered in injuries. In the end, Brother Yichen had been the one forced to step in and subdue him.

Sleep God gave a drowsy smile and pointed at Jiang Yichen. “Isn’t Boss still here? He can suppress me.”

Jiang Yichen’s face darkened. When Sleep God practiced the Grand Dream Scripture, even Jiang Yichen, back when he was still in the sixth realm, had nearly failed to pin him down.

He was absurdly powerful. One bizarre ability after another emerged without end. Whatever he dreamed of, he could use.

And if someone gave him certain suggestions before he fell asleep, then he would be able to use exactly those abilities.

“Sleep God, only make a move if they truly can’t handle it. The rest of the time, just stay awake.”

“Got it, Boss.” Sleep God made an OK sign.

Seeing that none of the five had the slightest trace of discouragement on their faces, Jiang Yichen nodded in satisfaction.

This was the kind of atmosphere that felt comfortable. His parents, on the other hand, worried themselves sick every time. To be honest, even when he told them the truth, they still would not believe him. Sigh.

“Good. Then as your boss, I’ll cheer for you from behind the scenes.”

Over the past month, he really had stayed behind the scenes. They worked hard at cultivation, while he supported them from the rear and cultivated in the laziest way possible.

Su Linyu cupped her cheeks and tilted her head adorably as she looked at him, her eyes always carrying a faint trace of admiration.

It was as though she were not his fiancée at all, but an infatuated little admirer instead.

She declared with complete confidence, “Mm-hm. We’ll make Phoenix Team regret walking away from Brother Yichen.”

“So what if the team was rebuilt? We can still beat them!”