I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

He didn't think it was Zhou Yinglin.

He thought it was very likely true that Lu Shenliu's target was him, but it probably wasn't someone Zhou Yinglin had invited.

Although this man was arrogant and foul-mouthed, and always looked down on country bumpkins, Xue Jing could tell that he was also a martial artist with ambition.

When Xue Jing saw Zhou Yinglin again on the ring a few days ago, he clearly didn't look like he had been defeated.

Such people, before they are truly defeated to the point of despair and giving up, will never have any thoughts other than 'taking revenge' in their minds.

Excluding Zhou Yinglin, among Xue Jing's remaining enemies, there is basically only one who can afford to spend a 'big price'.

"The Zhu family..."

Xue Jing pondered for a moment, then asked with a puzzled look, "I have a few questions... Lu Shenliu dared to attack high-ranking figures like the Thirteen Great Chambers. Shouldn't such a rule-breaker be a thorn in the side of those who set the rules, like the Thirteen Great Chambers? Why has he survived until now? Shouldn't the strength of an Eternal Title holder be insufficient to protect himself against such a behemoth?"

"Moreover, since Lu Shenliu's existence is common knowledge, those who are approached by Lu Shenliu should also be able to identify who sent Lu Shenliu to kill them... In that case, what's the difference between this and taking direct action?"

Upon hearing Xue Jing's words, Ning Yuantai unconsciously lowered his voice:

"Brother Xue, you may not know this, but there are indeed many people, including the Thirteen Great Chambers, who wish Lu Shenliu were dead... but they have some concerns and dare not really touch him."

Ning Yuantai paused for a moment, then continued:

"Because behind Lu Shenliu is a behemoth even larger than them... or rather, although it's uncertain, they dare not gamble."

Xue Jing's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "What do you mean?"

Ning Yuantai continued to lower his voice, as if the person he was about to mention, even if only spoken, required him to be as respectful as possible.

"The highest honor in the old martial arts world is the Seven Great Titles, which are the goal of all martial artists who practice the old martial arts... And the reason why the Seven Great Titles are so attractive and valuable is not only because of the honor itself, but also because of another reason."

"All martial artists who obtain the seven titles will receive a special privilege."

"That is to say—the qualification to face the end and the pinnacle of martial arts, the ultimate martial king!"

Xue Jing's eyes flashed, but he remained silent.

According to legend, that being simply stands there.

"He just stands there motionless, doing nothing, and those who see his figure seem to see the ultimate in martial arts, which can make their own martial arts cultivation advance by leaps and bounds!"

Ning Yuantai spread his arms wide and said in an exaggerated manner.

Xue Jing: "It's like a fantasy novel..."

Ning Yuantai shook his head and said, "According to the descriptions of those who have seen the Supreme Martial King, it is indeed that exaggerated."

"After Lu Shenliu obtained the title of 'Overlord', he also met the Supreme Martial King."

"But that person, when meeting Lu Shenliu, suddenly pointed at him and said something."

As Ning Yuantai spoke, he intended to reenact the scene, reaching out and pointing at Xue Jing... but then he realized it was inappropriate and quickly changed direction, pointing to the bewildered maid Yun Qin beside him.

“'This child is like me.'”

He spoke in a deliberately deep voice.

Yunqin: "..."

"That was all he said; he didn't say or do anything else before the Supreme Martial King left."

Ning Yuantai put down his finger and shook his head as he spoke.

"But that one sentence is enough, absolutely enough."

"Just four short words, but coming from that person's mouth, they carried a weight comparable to Mount Tai."

"Those who were originally prepared to attack Lu Shenliu because of his arrogance all backed down. Those who looked down on him and insulted him as a peasant who didn't know his own mortality all shut up instantly. Even some members of the Thirteen Great Chambers had to cross the threshold of the Fierce Tiger Palace, bringing gifts and smiling as they went to his door to cultivate a good relationship, hoping that he would be merciful when he listed them as targets in the future, and they didn't dare to think about eliminating this hidden danger at all..."

After listening, Xue Jing paused for a moment, then sighed, "So that's how it is..."

Ning Yuantai also sighed, "That Supreme Martial King is truly the dream of every martial artist. With just a few words that weren't entirely clear, he could subdue a top-tier power. What incredible power that is! It's so enviable!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing replied noncommittally:

"Punch power is power, a clenched fist is wielding authority. The ultimate personal fighting power symbolizes that anything in the world can be accomplished with one's fists."

"The rest, whether it be money or power, are essentially just substitutes for force. Because one cannot obtain the ultimate personal force, one needs to find ways to use other things to achieve the same effect."

As he spoke, Xue Jing felt a mix of awe and inexplicable disappointment, in addition to his admiration for the might of the Supreme Martial King.

It turns out that Bai Di Lu Shenliu got to this point by borrowing help... rather than relying solely on himself.

It's unclear whether he felt ecstatic or furious upon hearing the words of the Supreme Martial King.

If it's ecstasy, what thoughts will arise when he realizes what this feeling represents?

Unaware of the myriad thoughts swirling in Xue Jing's mind at that moment, Ning Yuantai nodded in agreement, saying, "You're right."

"So, what's the second question? What's the difference between having Lu Shenliu take action and them doing it directly?"

Xue Jing continued to ask.

Upon hearing this, Ning Yuantai considered it for a moment and said:

"Actually, the difference isn't that big... but it's a matter of attitude."

"How so?" Xue Jing asked.

"Well... to put it simply, if you ask Lu Shenliu to make a purchase, the price will be very high, and it must be some rare items that money can't buy."

Ning Yuantai stroked his chin.

"This means that the person who asked Lu Shenliu to take action was saying: 'I am willing to pay such a high price to kill someone. My attitude is very firm. You should stop fighting me.'"

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing suddenly realized and said, "I see."

So, if Lu Shenliu was invited by the Zhu family's small branch, then the Zhu family was sending a message to Wu Youqing and the Sixth Agency behind him, strongly indicating that they wanted to kill him and hoping that Wu Youqing and the Sixth Agency would back down.

Xue Jing shook his head. "A pointless political game."

He looked at Ning Yuantai and smiled, "Thank you for telling me this news, Yuantai."

Seeing that Xue Jing could remain so calm and composed even after hearing that the mighty White Emperor Lu Shenliu was coming to kill him, Ning Yuantai felt both admiration and worry.

"Brother Xue, what should we do if Lu Shenliu really is here to kill you?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Jing smiled and said softly:

"Since things have come to this... let's eat first."

He looked at the maid and said, "Yunqin, serve the dishes."

Ning Yuantai exclaimed, "As expected of you, you remain unfazed even when Mount Tai collapses before you... Sister Yunqin! Could you please bring another set of bowls and chopsticks?"

……

After lunch, Ning Yuantai left.

Xue Jing rested for a while, returned to his room, thought for a moment, picked up the phone, found the number in his contacts labeled 'Youqing A Meng', and dialed it.

What should I do if a top-tier expert wants to kill me?

The answer is simple.

Have a leisurely meal, then hurry to the Western Paradise to invite the Buddha Youqing!

The call was answered quickly after it rang twice.

"Hey? Youqing A-Meng, only you can help me." Xue Jing said with a smile.

Deep down, he was actually quite indifferent... or rather, he wasn't afraid at all.

With his current survival skills, let alone Lu Shenliu, even if the Extreme Martial King came looking for him, he would probably be scratching his head in frustration.

But it's still quite a problem... If it's the kind of person who's persistent and shameless, determined to kill him, then things could get really tough.

At times like these, we still have to rely on the Buddha of Young Haru.

"...I've already received the message, don't worry."

Wu Youqing's quiet and pleasant voice came through, as if it had a magical power, making Xue Jing feel that as long as she spoke, there was no problem that couldn't be solved.

"As expected of you, BOSS," Xue Jing flattered.

"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to go there right away. Lu Shenliu won't be able to get to you, so focus on the game and leave everything else to me."

Wu Youqing said softly.

Xue Jing smiled and said, "By the way, BOSS, the matter you asked me to do is making progress."

Young Haru A-Meng has done so much for him, now it's time to return the favor.

"We'll get it soon...it should be in the next few days."

Wu Youqing seemed taken aback for a moment: "Huh? So fast?"

She felt that the task she had entrusted to Xue Jing this time was quite difficult, after all, it involved infiltrating a super company to steal important items with tight security. Therefore, she did not specify a time for him to complete the task, but only told him to do it when he was confident.

But she knew that Xue Jing was not one to speak without reason; if he dared to say such a thing, he must be confident.

So she simply said softly:

"Be careful, safety is the most important thing."

Chapter 256 Xue Jing VS Zhou Yinglin's Second Battle: What's the Meaning of Holding a Fishing Rod? (4K)

"What exactly happened? Have you found out the cause?"

In the skyscraper, on the 1009th floor of Xu's Biotechnology Company, Xu Mude frowned slightly, looking at the middle-aged researcher in a white coat in front of him.

"It's still unclear... I've checked, and all the small holes in each compartment are the same size, with a precision down to one micrometer, and the smoothness is astounding, it doesn't look like they were drilled by hand..."

The middle-aged researcher lowered his head and spoke quietly about his findings.

Xu Mude paused, pondering, "If it wasn't man-made, could it be that some divine relic inside accidentally triggered some undiscovered new ability?"

The middle-aged researcher hesitated for a moment, then said, "...Theoretically, we cannot rule out that possibility."

Xu Mude waved his hand: "Forget it, don't worry too much. Anyway, nothing was lost. Make arrangements to increase manpower and pay more attention to guarding the place, even at night. Keep an eye on things and see if you can catch anything."

Middle-aged researcher: "Yes."

After saying that, Xu Mude turned around and hurriedly got into the internal elevator, which took him all the way to the 1049th floor.