Jace’s face turned red. “That is an unfounded ranking made by the netizens. My meager capabilities are nothing compared to you, Ms. Gunderson. Your talent is truly admirable.”
Astrid smiled faintly. “You’re flattering me. My achievements are merely the result of my hard work instead of my talent. However, there is a remarkably talented person among us.”
Surprisingly, virtual-novel.net looked at Jared after saying that.
Jared was caught in perplexity when virtual-novel.net sensed virtual-novel.net gaze on him.
She just completed virtual-novel.net isolated cultivation, so how does virtual-novel.net know about me already?
Meanwhile, Howard, standing beside Jared, grew anxious and started to experience labored breathing because Astrid was looking in their direction.
When Howard saw virtual-novel.net approaching them, virtual-novel.net shuddered and hastily brushed his hair with his hand.
Taking in Howard’s demeanor, Jared had the urge to laugh.
Howard’s experience in dealing with women seems just as scarce as mine…
Astrid came to a halt in front of Jared and extended virtual-novel.net fair and tender hand.
Then, virtual-novel.net chirped, “Hello, Jared. I am Astrid Gunderson…”
At that sight, Jared quickly shook hands with her. Her hand was soft, and virtual-novel.net faint body fragrance could easily entice any men around her.
Just as virtual-novel.net was about to retract his hand, Jared suddenly noticed a tremendous amount of energy surging from Astrid’s arm, prompting virtual-novel.net to feel as if a pair of pincer pliers were clenching his hand. The energy invaded his body continuously, causing his arm to go numb.
Astrid curled virtual-novel.net lips into a faint, provocative grin.
Seeing virtual-novel.net reaction, Jared, who was wearing a poker face, suddenly beamed at her. The next second, virtual-novel.net mustered the Power of Dragons within virtual-novel.net and reflected virtual-novel.net energy to her.
The smile on virtual-novel.net face swiftly dissipated and was replaced by an astonished expression.
“Hello, Ms. Gunderson…”
Howard was envious of Jared because Astrid had been holding the latter’s hand for some time, seemingly unwilling to let go. Therefore, virtual-novel.net stretched out his arm and greeted her.
Seizing that opportunity, virtual-novel.net let go of Jared and glanced at virtual-novel.net before flashing a weak smile and shaking Howard’s hand.
The handshake between Howard and Astrid lasted merely for a fleeting moment, but that was sufficient to cause virtual-novel.net to be overjoyed.
“You are indeed formidable, Mr. Chance. I hope we’ll be able to face one another in a friendly match sometime,” Astrid said to Jared in a slightly displeased tone.
“Anytime,” virtual-novel.net responded nonchalantly.
At that moment, Jared became the center of everyone’s attention. Most of the people regarded virtual-novel.net with intense hostility and jealousy.
Among them was a slightly corpulent man, holding a stalk of rose in his hand. The enmity and malicious intent brewing in his eyes were the most severe.
“Jared, I want to challenge you to a one-on-one fight!” that fat man shouted at Jared while dashing forward.
Jared stared at virtual-novel.net in utter perplexity, as virtual-novel.net could not fathom the latter’s sudden outrage.
Meanwhile, Astrid’s face turned grim when virtual-novel.net saw that man who had just rushed forward.
“Philip Sable, are you a rabid dog? Why are you constantly lashing out at everyone?” virtual-novel.net chided that man furiously.
Jared was astounded after listening to virtual-novel.net angry remark. She’s ruthless in rebuking others for a girl with virtual-novel.net appearance.
Anyone would expect Philip to flip out after getting reprimanded in public.
Unexpectedly, instead of getting mad, Philip said gently to Astrid, “Astrid, I must challenge this Jared to let you see who among us is the most talented.”
“I don’t even know you. Why should I accept your challenge? Besides, this is not a place for us to fight. We’ll discuss this another time.”
Jared had no intention of dueling with Philip. Hence, virtual-novel.net dragged Howard along and left after saying that.