Suppressing the Protagonist at the Start to Seize the Heroine-Chapter 251

Chapter 251: Testing

Outside the Su Corporation building.

Liu Kunlun, Jiang Yixian, and Ma Zhong were stopped by Bai Qikun. Bai Qikun looked at the few men and said lightly, “Gentlemen, please return.”

Unmoved, Liu Kunlun stepped forward and spoke, “Director Bai, today two grandmasters have broken through, both emanating from the Su Corporation building. We merely wish to visit the newly ascended Human Immortal, could you grant us this convenience?”

“May I ask, Director Bai, which two venerables have broken through upstairs?”

“Yes, these two auras are too unfamiliar. With two new Human Immortals appearing in Donghai all at once, our families must clarify the situation, otherwise it could cause unnecessary panic.”

Bai Qikun chuckled and said, “Liu Kunlun, do you think I’m not aware of what you are scheming? It’s too late to ally with them now; they are national figures.”

Hearing this, the three men’s expressions turned sour. If, as Bai Qikun said, both individuals were affiliated with the state, then there would be at least three government-backed authorities in Donghai.

For these major families, any small maneuvers would be suicidal. Jiang Yixian felt inclined to retreat, as with Bai Qikun barring the way, not even three grandmaster pinnacles could reach the Su Corporation building.

However, Liu Kunlun and Ma Zhong had different thoughts. Liu Kunlun had been stuck at grandmaster pinnacle for a while and was unable to break through.

Now, with two experienced individuals before him, even if he couldn’t ally with them, getting even a slight hint from them would be extremely valuable. So, despite Bai Qikun driving him away, he was reluctant to leave.

After all, Bai Qikun would definitely not kill him; if he died, the Liu family wouldn’t let Bai Qikun off, and that was his confidence. Ma Zhong, driven by his business nature, was unwilling to leave as well.

“Director Bai, rest assured we’ll just visit and leave, we won’t cause any disturbance,” Liu Kunlun pledged earnestly.

Bai Qikun remained unmoved and responded sternly to Liu Kunlun, “Does the arrival of two family elders make you think you can disregard me, the director?”

Liu Kunlun was taken aback, “How did you know our family elders had come?”

Bai Qikun scoffed, “Although the Liu family is powerful, you’ve all thrown your energies into martial cultivation, neglecting intelligence and business to a degree. Otherwise, your young master wouldn’t have come from the capital trying to scrape some benefits.”

Hearing this, Liu Kunlun’s face turned grim, the first time in many years someone had directly pointed out their weaknesses, especially weaknesses that couldn’t be argued against. The Liu family might be strong, but that didn’t mean other families were weak.

The Lin family, where Lin Xiaowan was from, was an extremely low-profile major family. Even if the Liu family sometimes acted unbridled, they would still have to curb their arrogance in front of the Lin family.

“These two elders from your family are likely here for personal gains, not for the family’s benefit. So Liu Kunlun, if you want to stay alive and return to the capital, it’s best to keep a low profile now.”

“Director Bai, we just want to visit, is there a need for such an attitude?”

Bai Qikun shook his head, “We both know whether you’re just visiting or have other ideas. And Mr. Ma, look at your age; it’s best you return to Yangcheng to retire. Your young master has been overly active lately. Here in Donghai, be careful he might come with his life but leave without it.”

“Director Bai, are you threatening the Ma family?”

“No, I’m just reminding you. As a family of merchants, avoid crooked paths,” Bai Qikun said sternly.

He had received news that Li Tiancheng and Li Weifeng had been secretly confined by the Ma family. He wasn’t foolish and could guess Ma Junjie’s intentions, but he felt Ma Junjie was unlikely to succeed.

After all, the Ma family, having risen through commerce, severely lacked in martial prowess. If they confronted Su Lin, Ma Junjie would undoubtedly suffer a major loss.

Knowing Su Lin’s reputation, Bai Qikun was aware that Su Lin was someone who didn’t hesitate to act ruthlessly. The previous two who crossed him had already met their end under the earth.

“Hmph… I, Ma Zhong, on behalf of the Ma family, thank Director Bai for your warning.”

Bai Qikun no longer regarded the three before him but turned to look towards the Su Corporation building. He knew He Suxin had completely broken through and had now truly become a Human Immortal.

Bai Qikun then said to the three, “You can now visit as you please, by any means necessary.” With that, Bai Qikun’s figure flashed, and he left by air, stepping through the sky.

The three grandmasters watched enviously; although they could also fly with the aid of objects, they couldn’t fly unaided like Bai Qikun. The gap was more than just a little.

Feeling the dissipation of the aura, the three knew He Suxin had completely finished her breakthrough. At this point, they were somewhat intimidated.

Previously, Liu Kunlun had dared to go only because He Suxin was in the midst of her breakthrough, a time when it would have been easy to overpower her.

But now, going there was tantamount to seeking death. Liu Kunlun was not one to drag things out. He snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Ma Zhong hesitated and glanced at Jiang Yixian, “A person from the Jiang family?”

Jiang Yixian nodded, “Correct.”

Ma Zhong nodded as a greeting, “Are you still going up?”

Jiang Yixian laughed bitterly, “Now that both auras have calmed down, who would dare go up? These old monsters are notoriously temperamental; I’d like to live a few more years.”

Ma Zhong sighed, “Sometimes taking that step could lead to heaven, but the fear of stepping holds us back, we’re just too old.”

Jiang Yixian, much younger than Ma Zhong, also chuckled. No one dared to provoke the wrath of a Human Immortal, not even a first-rate family. If they didn’t confront you head-on but instead assassinated members of your family, what then?

Paying a high price for a group assassination was ultimately a damaging affair. Thus, Liu Kunlun didn’t dare go up, nor did Ma Zhong.

Watching Ma Zhong leave, Jiang Yixian murmured, “I heard that little Miss Ruoxi has a good relationship with the young master of the Su family. Maybe she could cozy up to him? Even if she could just get a few pointers, it would benefit her for life.”

“No, I must get Ruoxi to help me cozy up. What if it succeeds?”

Cultivation is like sailing against the current; not advancing means retreating. He had been stuck at this point for many years.

If Su Lin wanted Jiang Ruoxi to be his concubine in exchange for advice, Jiang Yixian would send her to Su Lin’s bed without hesitation. Hesitating for even a second would be disrespectful to a Human Immortal…

That was their most genuine thought! With a clear goal in mind, Jiang Yixian didn’t want to wait any longer and swiftly flew towards the Jiang family’s temporary residence in Donghai.