"How many years have we known each other? Don't try to play your little tricks with me. I know what you're worried about. Rest assured, I won't report Chen Shuo's matter to the capital."
Elder Xu said gravely. In fact, from the moment he chose to help Chen Shuo, he had made his decision.
As a Legendary Demon Hunter, all his actions represented the entire Monster Hunters' Guild.
Moreover, he had also done something that crossed the line. This incident was already a stain on his decades-long career.
If it were reported, he would also face punishment from the entire Monster Hunters' Guild.
Rather than complicating matters, it was better to keep it hidden for now.
Besides, from his few interactions with Chen Shuo, he had redefined his view of Vampires.
Not all Vampires were bad; there were good ones too.
As long as one's heart was inclined towards goodness, why should it matter which camp they belonged to?
"Elder Xu, I knew you were the most understanding. We must have this meal today, and have it properly. We haven't had a good drink together in years. Let's take this opportunity to have a proper drink."
After receiving Elder Xu's affirmative response, Su Yuanying was completely relieved.
As a Legendary Demon Hunter, his promises were certainly guaranteed.
Faced with Su Yuanying's enthusiasm, Elder Xu only responded with a cold glance: "Save it. You can keep your 'trap' to yourself."
"But we still need to eat, right?"
"No need. I've already spent too much time in Su City. The capital sent an urgent report this morning. There are changes in the capital, and I need to hurry back."
Elder Xu said, unable to suppress a heavy sigh.
Although Elder Xu didn't fully explain the ins and outs of the matter, from his solemn expression, it was clear that the situation in the capital must be quite tricky.
"Is that so? That's really too bad. Son-in-law, quick, quick, thank our Elder Xu. If it weren't for Elder Xu this time, we wouldn't have resolved things so smoothly."
Su Yuanying put on a regretful expression, while simultaneously urging Chen Shuo to thank Elder Xu.
Chen Shuo naturally understood Su Yuanying's good intentions and immediately cupped his hands: "Elder Xu, a thousand words cannot express my gratitude. In the future, if there's anything I can do to help, I will do so without hesitation!"
Chen Shuo's words came from the bottom of his heart. He was a person who remembered kindness and repaid favors. Since Elder Xu was willing to lend a hand in times of crisis, he naturally wouldn't stand idly by if Elder Xu encountered trouble.
"No need. Our paths are different. It's better if we meet less in the future." Faced with Chen Shuo's goodwill, Elder Xu's attitude was also very clear.
Then, as if feeling his previous words were somewhat inappropriate, he spoke again: "No, it would be best if we don't meet at all."
"Elder Xu, look at what you're saying. He is my son-in-law after all. For my sake, shouldn't we interact more often?"
Su Yuanying tried to smooth things over, but Elder Xu wasn't having it: "Save it. Our paths are fundamentally different. This is already the biggest concession I can make. Enough talk, I'm leaving."
With that, Elder Xu turned and left without any further courtesy.
Chen Shuo and Su Yuanying were left standing awkwardly in the wind. Only after Elder Xu had disappeared did Su Yuanying manage an awkward smile: "That's just how he is, an odd fellow. But don't worry, he always keeps his word. Your situation won't be reported to the capital."
Chen Shuo nodded silently. At this moment, he wasn't concerned about himself.
No matter what happened to him, even if he offended those people in the capital, he could protect himself.
What he was worried about was that because of his involvement, Su Xiyan would be implicated, and it would further implicate the Su family.
Su Yuanying, being experienced, saw through Chen Shuo's concerns at a glance. He patted Chen Shuo's shoulder and smiled, "Come on, don't worry. As the saying goes, 'When the enemy comes, we'll fight; when the flood comes, we'll build a dam.'"
"You don't think our Su family came out of nowhere, do you? With years of accumulated influence, our Su family still holds a place. Even if it's because of you, the capital won't give our Su family too much trouble."
Hearing Su Yuanying say this, Chen Shuo nodded again.
"Uncle, I have something else to tell you..."
Chen Shuo then recounted the strange phenomena that had occurred with Su Xiyan. After listening, Su Yuanying also fell into deep thought.
"That's impossible. How could this happen? I've never encountered the problems Xiyan is having since I broke through to Platinum. Where is she now? Take me to see her."
Learning that Su Xiyan had broken through to the Platinum tier, he was proud as a father.
However, the strange phenomena happening to Su Xiyan also made him take it seriously.
Su Family Residence.
As soon as they returned to the Su residence, Chen Shuo led Su Yuanying to Su Xiyan's chamber.
At this time, Su Xiyan had returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.
Seeing that Su Xiyan was fine, Su Yuanying, as a father, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Dad, you're back so soon?"
Seeing Su Yuanying and Chen Shuo, Su Xiyan was overjoyed.
"Yes, we left the aftermath to the guild people. After hearing about your situation, we came back immediately. Come here, let me take a look at you."
At Su Yuanying's gesture, Su Xiyan obediently walked to his side.
Su Yuanying mobilized the celestial energy within his body and pressed it towards Su Xiyan's head. After a thorough examination, Su Yuanying's brows furrowed.
"How is it? Is there any problem?"
Chen Shuo asked anxiously from the side. So much time had passed, surely something must have been discovered.
But Su Yuanying's subsequent reaction left Chen Shuo greatly disappointed. Su Yuanying just shook his head slightly and sighed deeply: "I couldn't detect anything. Her energy is normal, her meridians are normal, everything is normal."
This...
The situation was becoming more complex. To be on the safe side, Chen Shuo also reached out to try to investigate.
Previously, he could vaguely sense something inside Su Xiyan's body, but this time's investigation left him puzzled as well.
The thing that was there before had completely disappeared. No matter where he searched, he couldn't find it.
"How can this be?" Chen Shuo muttered.
"Perhaps it was just a sudden reaction due to breaking through too quickly. You should know that my daughter is now a Platinum Tier 3 hunter. This is truly a great fortune for our Su family."
Su Yuanying remarked with emotion, his eyes glistening.
He had spent his entire life only to barely touch the threshold of becoming a Legendary Demon Hunter. But looking at Su Xiyan, at just over twenty years old, she had already reached Platinum Tier 3.
With just one more breakthrough, she would reach the stage of a Semi-Legendary Hunter.
In a few decades, wouldn't she be able to become a true Legendary Demon Hunter?
If she could achieve that, it would bring great honor to the entire Su family.
Su Yuanying's answer was somewhat forced, but without a definitive conclusion, this was the only way to think about it for now.
At least for now, Su Xiyan hadn't shown any problems, and her strength was already infinitely close to that of the legendary Legendary Demon Hunters.
Given time and after slaying a few more Demon Kings, becoming a Legendary Demon Hunter was within reach.
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
