Chapter 247: He Suxin’s Concerns
Looking towards the direction of the Su Corporation building, Wang Yannian’s weathered face showed a rare expression of worry.
He had not expected Su Lin to make another breakthrough so soon. Human Immortal – a status that took him, a prodigy himself, several decades to achieve, and here was Su Lin, barely eighteen, not even nineteen yet. It was then that he had to admit that there truly are geniuses in this world, whose growth defies all logic.
“It’s been such a short ti, and he’s reached Human Immortal? That can’t be possible,” Zhao Changlin said in shock.
Zhao Changlin, known as one of the ‘Twin Heroes of the Capital’ along with Bai Qikun, was a significant figure in the capital. Yet, it was only upon arriving in Donghai that he felt his worldview was being upended. If it weren’t for seeing it with his own eyes, he would never believe that an eighteen-year-old could be a Human Immortal.
“I also find it hard to believe,” said Liu Bingsheng from the Liu family, another real Human Immortal but considerably younger than Wang Yannian and Zhao Changlin.
“I’ve read in so of our family’s docunts, the youngest recorded Human Immortal was 32 years old, and that was over a hundred years ago. Eighteen is impossible; cultivation requires long-term accumulation.”
Zhao Changlin and another Human Immortal present nodded in agreent with Liu Bingsheng’s statent.
Wang Yannian just gave a bitter smile, offering no explanations. He knew that no matter what he said, it wouldn’t make a difference. Such things, unless witnessed firsthand, are hard to believe, even for him.
Yet, he knew it to be true because he had sparred with Su Lin and felt his power. To fight to a draw with him at the Grandmaster pinnacle, even posing a threat to his life, Su Lin was the only one in all of Xia country capable of such a feat.
And only such a person could have such an overwhelming aura when breaking through. However, these words, if spoken, would not be believed by Zhao Changlin and the others; it might even seem to them that Wang was scared after staying in the mountains too long.
He estimated internally whether the four of them could handle Su Lin and did not co to a definitive conclusion. Su Lin was just too unpredictable. The last ti he faced him, Su Lin hadn’t even used his best techniques.
Zhao Changlin sighed, “Even if it isn’t Su Lin, soone of this caliber appearing in Donghai without contacting us is likely not a friend but a foe.”
Zhao’s words brought silence back into the room. Indeed, if it were an old acquaintance, they would have been inford about his visit to Donghai, but there had been no such communication.
“I heard this Su Lin is at the peak of Grandmaster. Where does his technique co from? There are rumors that his master is very mysterious, an old sage over a hundred years old. Could it be him?” Liu Bingsheng shared his speculation.
“That’s unlikely, isn’t it? Su Lin is already at the peak of Grandmaster. A disciple at the sa level as the master?”
“What’s so strange about that? If the disciple is talented, it’s not impossible to be on the sa level as the master,” Liu Bingsheng replied nonchalantly.
“That does make so sense. But we don’t know what sect it is. How does it compare to our Wangyue Sect?”
“It must be another hidden sect like ours, possessing a vast array of cultivation techniques and cutting-edge technology. That Su Zhenguo coming up with so much technological innovation is also very strange.”
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As they chatted more and more seriously, even imagining Su Lin’s sect and mysterious master, Wang Yannian felt increasingly irritated by the conversation. He interrupted, “You keep talking; I’ll go check on sothing next door at the Xiao family.”
After leaving, Wang Yannian departed the room.
“What’s Old Wang thinking, insisting on collaborating with the Xiao family’s youngster? There’s sothing odd about this.”
Zhao Changlin replied indifferently, “Everyone knows there must be sothing fishy, but do you think he’d tell you? Alright, let’s speak less of this. As long as it doesn’t affect what we need to do, let him play however he wants.”
“Old Zhao’s right, as long as it doesn’t impact our plans, it’s fine.”
At the Su Corporation.
The aura from Su Lin’s breakthrough didn’t catch the attention of ordinary people, but Lin Xiaowan and Xia Shiyu definitely felt it.
While working, Lin Xiaowan imdiately put down her tasks and left her small office to go to Su Lin’s. Just as she entered, Xia Shiyu also ca in, and they exchanged a look.
Lin Xiaowan rubbed her temples and said, “This guy really has a knack for keeping us on edge, even his cultivation isn’t quiet.”
Xia Shiyu smiled, “Su Lin said our talents were monstrous, but his talent is the most monstrous of all.”
Lin Xiaowan nodded in agreent, “Such a strong aura might attract others. If soone targets him because of it, it would be bad.”
“Don’t worry, Xiaowan, I’m here,” said a voice.
Turning around in surprise, Lin Xiaowan exclaid, “Aunt Su, what are you doing here?”
He Suxin, looking at her with a smile, responded, “I felt Su Lin’s breakthrough aura. That guy really is bold, just breaking through right here in the office. Su Lin is your little sweetheart; of course, I had to co and see.”
Touched by this, Lin Xiaowan hugged He Suxin tightly, “Aunt Su~!!!”
“Alright, alright, you’re not a child anymore, don’t be so childish,” He Suxin said, patting Lin Xiaowan’s back gently. Yet her gaze was fixed on the door; she, like Wang Yannian, had been stunned when she first sensed Su Lin’s breakthrough.
Now in her forties, though still looking young, she knew she was no longer youthful. Her acquaintance with Su Lin wasn’t long, nor did they et often, but she had witnessed his rapid rise in power. It seed as though he faced no bottlenecks, advancing swiftly without hindrance. An anomaly among anomalies.
At the rate of Su Lin’s advancent, what heights could he reach by the ti he was forty? He Suxin couldn’t even begin to imagine.
“Xiaowan, the boyfriend you found is truly a rare gem in this world. Looking forward, I’m not worried about anything else; it’s just that Su Lin’s romantic entanglents you’ll need to keep a close eye on.” He Suxin spoke earnestly.
Lin Xiaowan blushed, “Aunt Su, what are you talking about?”
He Suxin knew Lin Xiaowan was shy around her but felt it was necessary to speak up now.
“You know what I an. Su Lin is so young and already a Human Immortal. Soon enough, young won from major families will start flocking to him. These families’ daughters are very realistic and goal-oriented. Your boyfriend is a bit weak when it cos to won.”
“If it’s just the current few, I wouldn’t say anything. But if one troubleso woman gets involved, your days will no longer be comfortable.”
Lin Xiaowan laughed lightly, “Then I’ll just have Su Lin dump her.”
He Suxin shook her head indulgently, “Oh you~!!!”
Lin Xiaowan said proudly, “Don’t worry, Su Lin might be a flirt, but I still trust his taste.”
“I feel like you’re complinting yourself there,” He Suxin teased.
“Well, that’s true…” Lin Xiaowan admitted with a grin.
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