Villains: Starting with the Landlady

Ling Yun remained expressionless, feigning indifference. He used his X-ray vision to take a look; although the jade bracelet could continuously emit signals, which was truly amazing, it was useless beyond that function, and the material itself was quite ordinary.

The key is to make a "person" that can send signals from an inanimate object; that's what he should pay attention to.

"Thank you, Dean. I'll be going now, so I won't keep you any longer!"

"Alright, take care, Young Master Ling!"

The group politely saw Ling Yun off, and the latter waved goodbye with a smile before getting into Ling Yaxuan's car.

"Boss, have you gotten what you needed?"

"Almost there, all that's left is to take a look." Ling Yun sat in the passenger seat, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. "Let's go, we're going to the Imperial Capital Commercial Building!"

This building is a mixed office building, and coincidentally, it is also a building under Su Qingya's name.

Ling Yun went directly to the third basement level without any investigation.

He had been here a few times before, but back then he didn't have the system and his mortal body couldn't see anything. But now, he and Ling Yaxuan used the X-ray vision together to examine the entire underground parking garage.

Ling Yun was in charge of the east side, and Ling Yaxuan was in charge of the west side. After a thorough search for half an hour, Ling Yun discovered something amiss.

"Yaxuan, come here!"

Ling Yaxuan immediately ran over and also noticed a strange spot.

Beneath a certain load-bearing column, through a perspective view, one can see a golden stream of air continuously rising from the ground. Upon reaching the ground, it transforms into invisible particles that scatter and fill the air.

[Master, this is actually a branch of the dragon vein!]

"Dragon Veins?"

Hearing such mythical terms, Ling Yun used to scoff at them, but now he is quite aware that they are real.

This building was originally an empty plot of land where the crops were growing well. Su Qingya had put a lot of effort into acquiring this land to build the commercial building. After the building was completed, she initially worked here, and the group flourished. Later, she built the headquarters of Ya Yun Group, but she was reluctant to sell this place.

It seems that the company's growth and expansion are inextricably linked to the dragon vein.

"Dragon vein, dragon vein..."

Ling Yun placed his hand on the pillar. With his current physical condition, he could already feel a slightly warm current flowing into his body, slowly strengthening his physique. However, because the branches of the dragon vein were deep underground, and their effects on a person's fortune and physique were subtle and gradual, the effects were minimal in the short term.

Although he desperately wanted to dig a thousand miles through the earth and directly follow the branches to find the main vein, he knew that if he destroyed this place, Su Qingya's previously accumulated momentum would likely collapse, and it would also cause some damage to the company and those close to her. Once his X-ray vision was stronger enough that he could see the details of the branches with the naked eye, the search would be just as straightforward.

He didn't want Su Qingya to get hurt because of this.

"Go back first."

"Got it, boss."

Ling Yaxuan, still wearing sunglasses, drove the car over and took Ling Yun back to the Su family manor.

The Meteorite Blade Technique is not an ancient martial art, but an ancient book left over from a golden age of humanity thousands of years ago.

Strictly speaking, it has already reached the level of "immortal". Although it is far from the "immortal" in mythology, it far surpasses the various martial arts manuals that exist today.

If the stories recorded in ancient books are true, then the blue planet countless years ago must have been incredibly fascinating.

Those chapters that were regarded as myths and children's primers may all be true, but the lack of subsequent records or illustrations led to errors in the pictures added when later generations revised them.

The loss of a large number of books occurred during that unified dynasty.

That great emperor of all time gathered all the rare books in the world and stored them in his capital. However, he only reigned for two generations before his death. This tyrant set fire to the culmination of countless years of human effort, destroying many historical books and rare copies, leaving large gaps in history.

Some might wonder if that overlord was truly strong enough to lift a tripod, but if those myths are true, let alone lifting a tripod, what's so special about moving mountains!

However, because these connections were broken and the inheritance was lost, people were left with only mortal bodies and focused on developing science and technology.

Many have speculated that the true dragon, soaring through the heavens without wings, commanding wind and rain, and roaring across the sky, might be a technological creation similar to aviation rockets. And those enormous mythical beasts and strange birds are very likely various airplanes and flying objects.

However, all of this is only a glimpse into the situation based on the ancient books Ling Yun obtained; more ancient books are needed to verify the specifics.

The excavation of ancient jade bracelets has confirmed that thousands of years ago, or even in more distant prehistoric civilizations, there were definitely many people with extraordinary abilities.

He thought he was invincible in the city, but the thought of possibly coming into contact with powerful figures hidden in various cities and deep mountains in the future still made him feel excited.

Zhao Qian and Guan Ziming's masters, as well as Jun Peng's mysterious master, could all be such figures. Perhaps they are also "protagonists" blessed by luck. However, because of their full luck protection, they will not suddenly encounter hostile "protagonists" who are far more capable than themselves at this stage.

The car stopped at the Su family manor. It was only afternoon, and Su Guosheng had not yet returned. When Ling Yun went inside, he saw Liu Qiuhua and Su Jinyao playing chess again.

True gentlemen observe chess in silence, and Ling Yun sat silently between the two, embracing them with one arm around each other, quickly making their faces flush red...

Chapter 143 The Sun Family's Invitation

When Su Guosheng returned, Ling Yun was watching TV with Su Jinyao in her arms. She greeted him warmly when she saw him.

Su Guosheng entered the house with a smile, intending to change his clothes before having dinner.

Su Jinyao got up and went to the dining table, while Ling Yun ran to the kitchen, had a tender moment with Liu Qiuhua, and then helped carry the bowls and chopsticks back to the table.

"Yao Yao, why are you just sitting there?"

Liu Qiuhua brought over the soup and looked at her daughter, who was sitting cross-legged on the chair, ready to eat, and said irritably.

"Hey Mom, don't we have a capable person in our family?" Su Jinyao pouted at Ling Yun, "So capable, ah, why don't you do more heavy work!"

"Who can do it?"

Su Guosheng came downstairs with a smile and saw Ling Yun helping to distribute the tableware. He said to his youngest daughter, "You're almost twice the age of Yun'er, and you're still doing nothing all day!"

"I!"

Ling Yun remained silent, secretly chuckling as he watched Su Jinyao being lectured by both her parents. Su Jinyao was speechless, angrily taking the bowl and chopsticks Ling Yun offered, and secretly pinching the soft flesh on his side.

The young man didn't respond to her, but silently took her small hand and smiled gently at her.

Seeing Ling Yun's gentle smile, Su Jinyao's anger subsided. She silently scrolled through her phone, waiting for Su Qingya to come back for dinner.

A few minutes later, Su Qingya returned, put down her bag, and sat down next to Ling Yun. The young man was flanked by the Su family's twin sisters.

"Yun'er, I also asked your Principal Fu, and he said that there are certain subsidies for getting married or having children during the school year, right?"

"Mm." Ling Yun picked up some food, without saying much.

"Actually, although Qing'er and Yao Yao raised you, you also had this kind of relationship with them. It's dangerous for women to have children when they get older... My Su family is not destined to have sons, so you should have a son or daughter as soon as possible."

This was the first time Su Guosheng had openly suggested that Ling Yun should have descendants. Ling Yun frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "Grandpa, I should focus on my studies for now."

"Do you think I don't know how your grades are going?" Su Guosheng laughed heartily. "To be honest, Yun'er, I'm worried that my Su family line will end! In a few years, when you graduate, my two daughters might not be able to have children anymore, and then we'll really be childless!"

Having said all that, Ling Yun stopped using Su Xingguo as a shield and simply nodded, "Alright, I'll listen to you."

"Hey, okay!"

Su Guosheng's smile widened, and Ling Yun also wore a refined smile, but the truth behind it was probably only known to the two of them.

To sacrifice an innocent girl for one's own lifespan and power, especially since this girl is not only Ling Yun's but also Su Guosheng's great-granddaughter... Even the most vicious criminals probably wouldn't do something like this.

If a person can abandon their humanity, then that person is not far from becoming inhuman.

Ling Yun didn't say much about these things, but at least his daughter would be fine before she turned one year old, and she would receive Su Guosheng's full care to ensure she could live healthily to the age of one.

Besides, by then I will most likely have the ability to control everything, so I won't be afraid of tearing off the mask of civility.

After dinner, Su Qingya and Su Jinyao went back to their rooms one after the other, while Ling Yun sat in the living room and played another game of chess with Su Guosheng.

This time he gave Su Guosheng fewer pieces, but Su still won the game.

"Not bad, the level you've raised has given me the feeling of a fierce battle, haha!"

Su Guosheng nodded in satisfaction, and Ling Yun poured tea for the two of them: "Grandpa, the Sun family is also very grateful for your help!"

"Oh, what are you saying! But you've started attacking that Junpeng again, haven't you?"

"This person must not be allowed to live."

"Hmm!" Su Guosheng set up a new set of chess pieces. "This person also has the appearance of a true dragon, but he can only be confined to the sea, stirring up waves in the water, but he can never soar into the sky."

Ling Yun looked at him with some surprise: "Grandpa, you're quite accurate in your judgment."

"Of course, I also learned a trick or two from Tian Suanzi, so I have a good eye for people."

Su Guosheng's words almost perfectly predicted Junpeng's future. He could only be the Dragon King in the business world, but in the eyes of the Dragon Kingdom's machines, he was just an ordinary person. Even if his luck value was high, the impact he could have was extremely limited.

Even if the future Ya Yun Group is overshadowed by him, it will only be overshadowed; it will not be able to shake its foundation or pose any significant threat to the Su family.

But Ling Yun would never allow his opponent to develop unless he had an opportunity to seize it.

Ruoxue has already gone to check on Junpeng. She searched the bottom of Qishan Cliff but found nothing. It seems that it's not yet time for the "Herbal Bible" to be published.

Or perhaps, her luck wasn't good enough, and he had to step in himself.

Just as the two continued playing chess, Ling Yun's cell phone, which was on the table, rang.

"Hello, is this Young Master Ling?"

"Who is this?" Ling Yun looked at the number on his phone—it was unfamiliar and he hadn't saved it.

"Young Master Ling, I am Sun Li."

"Oh, so it's Patriarch Sun." Ling Yun sat up straight, while Su Guosheng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and didn't take it to heart.

"Young Master Ling, I wonder if you are free tomorrow? We parted in haste last time and didn't have a chance to properly entertain you. We would be honored if you could come over this time so we can show you our hospitality?"

"Okay, I'll come over tomorrow morning."

"Yes, Young Master Ling, would you like me to send a car to pick you up?"

"No need, I'll go by myself. We'll talk later."

"Very well, very well then, our Sun family will respectfully welcome Young Master Ling! Haha!"

After hanging up the phone, Su Guosheng spat out a mouthful of tea foam: "That old man is also very cunning."

"It's okay. It's good for a dog to be a little fierce. As long as the owner disciplines it properly with a stick, it won't dare to bite its master."

"What if this is a wolf, and it doesn't obey? Like Sima Yi, a villain with the wolf's gaze?" Su Guosheng looked at Ling Yun, a smile still on his lips.

"Wolves? Disobedient?" Ling Yun shook his head with a smile. "Grandpa probably hasn't watched many of the recent short videos. The wolves in the no-man's-land have been fed like dogs. They have no wildness left. Once they're well-fed and trained, they're all obedient dogs."

"I'm old, I don't know as much as you young people! Come on, let's finish this game!"

"Okay, come again!"

Chapter 144 Zong Qiaona's Thoughts

The final game ended with Su Guosheng's victory. Ling Yun clapped his hands, put away the chess pieces, and was about to leave when Su Guosheng called him back.

"Yun'er, why don't you go find Qiuhua first?"

"Ok?"

Su Guosheng seemed to feel that what he was doing was a bit wrong, but a voice in his mind still tempted him to continue: "She also gave you a bottle of milk. Just tell her that I gave it to you. It's specially made to nourish your body and it's good for a young person like you."

"Okay, old man."

Ling Yun put the chess box into the cabinet below and turned to walk towards Liu Qiuhua's room.

Su Guosheng turned off the lights, glanced at the dark living room, and sighed after seeing Ling Yun close the door.

Don't blame me, Yun'er. I don't want to die so soon. I've already stood on the mountaintop and seen so much scenery. I can't just end things so abruptly.

One daughter... that's not enough!

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That night, Liu Qiuhua went to Ling Yun's room, and the young man told her some things he knew.

"Yun'er, you said Guosheng, he... he wants to sacrifice your daughter?"

Liu Qiuhua was so shocked she was incoherent. She had some guesses before, but she never expected it to be this outrageous. No wonder Su Guosheng had discussed this issue with her after learning that she could have children, and finally took the initiative to have Ling Yun come to see her tonight.

"Yes, I didn't believe it at first either, but since it was said by the Heavenly Calculator, it's highly credible."

“Tian Suanzi.” Liu Qiuhua thought of the mysterious Taoist priest and slowly said, “It was because of him that Guosheng became very concerned about these matters, and almost completely believed some of the things he said. They even settled him on the mountaintop and gave him the green light all the way.”

She tilted her head and said, "Do you think Guosheng might have been bewitched by that Taoist priest?"

Ling Yun shook his head: "That's not the case. I interrogated that Taoist priest using special methods, and he's now one of my men. Although he was the one who suggested this inhumane method, it was ultimately Su Guosheng who chose to carry it out."

"Then... I should just keep taking the medication?"