bookpower Chapter 44 Portions
Chapter 44 Portions
"Look into the Ji Shi Society."
In the car, Alkaid instructed.
"Bai Ya is already on it."
Lei Yun responded while driving.
Then added, "The first batch of herbs has arrived. Do you want to take a look?"
"Of course."
Alkaid replied.
The car made a turn and exited Tian Nan University.
Seeing Alkaid and Lei Yun leave just like that left Zhang Rufeng and Zhang Hong somewhat puzzled.
"Big brother, we're just letting him go like that?"
Zhang Hong asked.
"You don't understand."
Zhang Tianji shook his head.
He watched the car carrying Alkaid away for a long while before saying, "Su Chiming... has quite the resolve."
Having said that, he seemed to think of something else and sighed, "I would do the same if I were in his shoes; it's just that he has beaten us to the punch."
"Because Alkaid... has great talent in the Martial Path?"
Zhang Hong couldn't help but ask.
"It is said that some people are born with keen perception and strong spirit, making rapid progress once they practice martial arts, advancing a thousand miles in a single day. Such people... I've only read about in books and seen in reports, and Alkaid... there's a great possibility that he's one of them!
If confirmed, even the Royal Family would be shaken and send a special envoy to personally examine him, before treating him with great respect!"
With that, Zhang Tianji took a deep breath, "This relates to national security."
National security?
Zhang Hong was shocked.
How had things escalated to the level of national security?
Following that thought, he considered the influence and deterrence of a Martial Saint...
"Alkaid... can truly become a Martial Saint?"
In his eyes, there was still some disbelief.
Zhang Tianji did not elaborate on "national security" but nodded along with his thoughts, "If he truly has such talent and is willing to train diligently, plus a little bit of insight, with the resources our Ji Shi Society controls, it's not entirely certain, but there's a very high probability of success...
Even with the backing of the Su Family, his chances of becoming a Martial Saint in the future are over fifty percent."
Martial Saint!
That's someone who, if they wish, can establish a noble family of great power.
This is best exemplified by the great noble families that have endured to this day.
Hasn't each one produced a Martial Saint?
Zhang Hong had originally thought such figures were far beyond his reach, yet now it seemed...
They were within arm's reach.
"The Su Family is going to soar."
Zhang Tianji let out a long sigh, "If I were Lao Zhang, I would rush to the Su Family as fast as I can while their difficulties are still unresolved, and support them with all my might to mend and strengthen ties... Only through joint effort can we achieve mutual benefits. Once Alkaid becomes a Martial Saint in the future, the Su and Zhang will share Tian Nan."
Zhang Hong glanced at Zhang Tianji, seeing that his expression was no joke...
He immediately said with gravity, "I'll go back and report to the Family Head right away."
Zhang Tianji nodded.
He also needed to report the suspected discovery of someone with innate divine abilities through his special channels.
If Alkaid's identity was confirmed, recommending someone with innate divine abilities could also earn him a substantial amount of points.
...
Yu Yuan Villas.
When Alkaid arrived, he found not just Leng Jun there, but also Su Chiming, who usually stayed with the Bu Zhou Group, at the scene.
Accompanying him were several other members of the Su Family.
As soon as Alkaid got there, everyone's gaze simultaneously fell on him.
"Good, I look forward to the day when the Su Family, with your cooperation and Alkaid's, rises to become one of the Noble Families," said Su Chiming with a smile.
At that moment, Su Hua took over Leng Jun's position in serving as a close protector and approached softly, saying, "The Ye Family has sent an invitation, asking our Su Family to attend a banquet in one month."
"The Ye Family? Inviting our Su Family?"
Su Chiming was somewhat surprised.
The relationship between the Ye Family and the Su Family had grown increasingly cold over the years.
The failed marriage alliance between Su Yaoxue and Ye Xingchen was just an excuse.
The most important point...
The Bu Zhou Group of the Su Family was being targeted by ambitious Second Generations, starting its descent downhill.
The Ye Family, fearing being burned themselves, was keen to draw a clear line with the Su Family.
"They feel the need for such hospitality?"
Snorted Su Chiming with derision.
Then something seemed to occur to him, "What kind of banquet?"
"It's... the apprentice ceremony banquet for Ye Xingchen, who is to become the disciple of Dao Jue Xie Yusheng."
...
Inside the house.
Alkaid meticulously checked each of the medicinal ingredients.
One had to admit, the Su Family's response time was adequate.
If he were to purchase these ingredients himself, it would not only cost more money, but also delay him considerably, and the quality could not be fully guaranteed either.
Through the Su Family, however, the matter was solved in just one day.
And the quality of these ingredients was all within the most excellent range.
"That will do," said Alkaid, and then he called into the villa, "Ai Li, use the prescription I gave you and begin the concoction."
"Okay," responded Ai Li, who came out from inside wearing an apron, with a smile.
After she chose the right ingredients and left, Su Chiming and the others walked in.
"How are they?"
"The quality is very good," replied Alkaid.
"That's good. We've been cooperating with Baiyu Pavilion for over a decade, so I don't think they would tamper with the quality," nodded Su Chiming, then added, "How about a lunch gathering to meet the other family members at noon?"
"There's no hurry," Alkaid said.
"All right, arrange it when you see fit," said Su Chiming, and then left after a brief exchange.
His personal visit this time was mainly to have a face-to-face meeting with everyone.
Compared to others, Su Huaigu and Su Chixin were two other central figures of the Su Family, and it was paramount that they reach a consensus in their attitudes toward Alkaid.
Not long after, Ai Li finished concocting the medicine.
Alkaid then took the medicine and applied it both internally and externally, and started to practice martial arts right there in the villa's courtyard.
Practicing martial arts felt indeed different on solid ground, compared to the high-rise apartments of Chihuo Mansion in Yunmeng City.
Enriched to its limit, his experience meant that he was no longer restricted by any Cultivation Technique when refining his internal organs.
As long as it didn't harm him—or rather, as long as he could recover quickly—efficiency was key.
The practice of the Martial Path has never been accomplished in a stroke.
Even a reborn powerhouse must go through a process of becoming, gradually and in order.
At this moment, his understanding and realm of the Martial Path had reached the Fifth Rank of Divine Intent thanks to the "search engine" of mystery, yet his physical strength was limited to the Third Rank Grandmaster, somewhat similar to a "rebirth of a strong man."
However, the "strength" of this "strong man" had to be increased according to the growth of the branches of the "Martial Path", not instantly like the true "rebirth of a strong man."
...
The next day.
Alkaid had recovered from his injuries, with a slight improvement in his physical strength.
However, he did not receive Zhao Sheng, the Vice Governor who might be the leader of the demons, but instead, he got a message from Xia Wuyuan.
The Yue Family made a move, and within just two days, clues about the demons were dissected.
Or rather...
The Yue Family had already caught wind of it before but pretended to be unaware until Xia Wuyuan pushed them to act, and they had no choice but to reveal the demons.