Chapter 1414 I Do Not Know You


    Jace’s face turned red. “That is an unfounded ranking made by theizens. My meager capabilities


    are nothingpared to you, Ms. Gunderson. Your talent is truly admirable.”


    Astrid smiled faintly. “You’re ttering 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, she looked at Jared after saying that.


    Jared was caught in perplexity when he sensed her gaze on him. She justpleted her isted


    cultivation, so how does she know about me already?


    Meanwhile, Howard, standing beside Jared, grew anxious and started to experiencebored breathing


    because Astrid was looking in their direction.


    When Howard saw her approaching them, he shuddered and hastily brushed his hair with his hand.


    Taking in Howard’s demeanor, Jared had the urge tough. Howard’s experience in dealing with


    women seems just as scarce as mine.


    Astrid came to a halt in front of Jared and extended her fair and tender hand. Then, she chirped, “Hello,


    Jared. I am Astrid Gunderson.”


    At that sight, Jared quickly shook hands with her. Her hand was soft, and her faint body fragrance could


    easily entice any men around her.


    Just as he was about to retract his hand, Jared suddenly noticed a tremendous amount of energy


    surging from Astrid’s arm, prompting him 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 her lips into a faint, provocative grin.


    Seeing her reaction, Jared, who was wearing a poker face, suddenly beamed at her. The next second,


    he mustered the Power of Dragons within him and reflected her energy to her.


    The smile on her face swiftly dissipated and was reced by an astonished expression.


    “Hello, Ms. Gunderson.”


    Howard was envious of Jared because Astrid had been holding thetter’s hand for some time,


    seemingly unwilling to let go. Therefore, he stretched out his arm and greeted her.


    Seizing that opportunity, she let go of Jared and nced at him before shing a weak smile and


    shaking Howard’s hand.


    The handshake between Howard and Astridsted merely for a fleeting moment, but that was sufficient


    to cause him 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,” he responded nonchntly.


    At that moment, Jared became the center of everyone’s attention. Most of the people regarded him


    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 him in utter perplexity, as he could not fathom thetter’s sudden outrage.


    Meanwhile, Astrid’s face turned grim when she saw that man who had just rushed forward.


    “Philip Sable, are you a rabid dog? Why are you constantlyshing out at everyone?” she chided that


    man furiously.


    Jared was astounded after listening to her angry remark. She’s ruthless in rebuking others for a girl


    with her 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.”


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    “I don’t even know you. Why should I ept your challenge? Besides, this is not a ce for us to fight.


    We’ll discuss this another time.”


    Jared had no intention of dueling with Philip. Hence, he dragged Howard along and left after saying


    that.