CHAPTER 625: CHAPTER 625: ENGAGEMENT

Mao’er Mountain is a revered place, famous because Li Erye lived there, renowned far and wide.

It’s a forbidden area that few dare to offend because they fear Li Erye’s strength.

But now, Mao’er Mountain is shrouded in a deep gloom.

Li Erye is dead; Li Chenggui and others are heartbroken, mourning heavily, and a large crowd kneels before Li Erye’s corpse, wailing sorrowfully.

Atop a small hill, five figures emerge.

Fu Lao, Chu Erzhu, Xiaolong, Xu Fu, and Xu Hu, their faces reflecting varying degrees of shock.

Xu Fu and Xu Hu need no further introduction, having crossed paths with Ye Fan and Mengyao when they first met.

As for Fu Lao and Xiaolong, everyone is quite familiar with them.

Let’s focus on Chu Erzhu, who has been mentioned several times before. Not many know him by name, but he has other monikers like Blood Wolf or Old Man Chu, which are recognized by many as resounding names.

Only those like Fu Lao call him Old Man Chu, which is considered a term of affection.

The name Blood Wolf is a prominent figure in military circles.

Chu Erzhu’s name may sound common, but those who actually call him that are rare. Most know of him, but few actually know his name.

Chu Erzhu is the founder of the Chu Group, and Chu Mengyao’s grandfather.

Right now, Chu Erzhu appears alongside the Xu Fu father and son duo, signifying the urgency of the situation.

To be honest, Chu Erzhu only recently discovered the Terminator’s identity. He’s now discussing with Fu Lao how to arrange a meeting with Ye Fan and negotiate a specific collaboration.

"Li Erye’s sudden death will shock the entire ranking. Soon, Ye Fan’s reputation will become taboo within that ranking, as someone who could kill a Human Body Limit master is enough to instill fear," Chu Erzhu’s aging face showed no expression, yet his heart was decidedly not calm. Since learning Ye Fan’s identity, he remained deeply shocked, never imagining that the world-famous Terminator would be connected with his granddaughter.

Originally, he felt immense joy, but his happiness was tempered by past grievances with the Terminator. Now, he eagerly anticipates a meeting with Ye Fan but remains cautious about meeting Ye Fan too soon.

"My granddaughter truly has fortune to bond with the Terminator; this must be what’s called fate." Chu Erzhu felt quite pleased deep down, proud that his granddaughter had such good fortune.

"Li Erye was arrogant, dismissive, often not concerning himself with others of our rank. It’s no surprise that he met this end due to his own actions," Fu Lao said solemnly. "From now on, there will be no Li Erye in the Northwest Business Community; the five great families are destined to decline."

"It was a conclusion predestined by fate. Never could I have dreamed that the Chu Group would develop into its current state," Chu Erzhu exclaimed sincerely, understanding that Ye Fan played a decisive role in the Chu Group’s expansion.

"Ye Fan’s punch that killed Li Erye seemed simple, but in reality, it was quite remarkable. At no point did Li Erye gain the upper hand, and ultimately, he was killed by that punch," Xiaolong pondered intently. "Honestly, I never believed in his strength surpassing the limit, potentially reaching beyond. It seemed exaggerated, but Li Erye’s death forces me to reconsider. Perhaps his strength truly did reach the super limit."

The super limit is a category beyond the Human Body Limit.

Human Body Limit masters are among the world’s elite, so the super limit figures as myth and legend.

"Li Erye, though injured, shouldn’t have died from a single punch. From start to finish, he couldn’t land a hit and repeatedly lost," Fu Lao smiled warmly. "Especially the final punch, breathtaking and destructive, shocking everyone."

"It’s a real pity we couldn’t witness the fight up close, or we’d have uncovered more," Chu Erzhu confidently remarked. "However, even so I’m sure, he’s likely reached the super limit, or very close, far exceeding a Human Body Limit master."

"Only the deceased Li Erye has a clear understanding of Ye Fan’s strength; we can only speculate," Xiaolong, one of Huaxia’s three Human Body Limit masters, initially underestimated the Terminator. He viewed them as equals, not something to be overly concerned about. His focus on Ye Fan stemmed from Ye Fan’s unique skills, particularly the Divine Acupoint Method and hacking abilities.

But now, he no longer harbors any disregard for Ye Fan, only reverence.

Mentioning the super limit caused all five, including Chu Erzhu and Fu Lao, to appear solemn from within.

The significance of these words implies nothing short of taboo.

In today’s era, global conflicts have shifted to small-scale engagements carried out by elite forces; personal prowess formerly dictated a nation’s dignity, determining outcomes in many instances.

Aligning with the Terminator symbolizes many layers of purpose, explaining why Fu Lao perseveres tirelessly.

"We must find a way to clarify matters with him promptly," Fu Lao said to Chu Erzhu profoundly.

"Such matters require careful deliberation, and cannot be rushed," Chu Erzhu paused momentarily before seriously responding, "Let me meet with him first, assess the situation, and make plans. Before disclosure, we must secure adequate autonomy, or risk negative consequences."

"I’ve gone to great lengths bringing you from the front line so you might observe him closely, then reveal our identity and intent, hoping everything falls into place," Fu Lao remarked.

"Let me gauge his stance before proceeding," Chu Erzhu mused.

"I have a proposal you might find interesting," Fu Lao smiled.

"What proposal?" Chu Erzhu was somewhat curious.

"As a senior, urge Ye Fan and Chu Mengyao to get engaged," Fu Lao revealed his thoughts.

Chu Erzhu pondered this sincerely, his gaze briefly scanning Xu Hu, coming to his decision. He calmly stated, "Your proposal is excellent; the key is my granddaughter is fond of him. As a senior, I’m inclined to support this union; otherwise, even being the Terminator wouldn’t merit my granddaughter’s interest."

"You can celebrate inwardly; no need to protest," Fu Lao teased.

"Haha, the mighty Terminator, turning around to call me grandfather, the thought alone is delightful, haha, hahaha..." Chu Erzhu laughed heartily, feeling pleased.

"Old Chu, don’t get ahead of yourself. You’re merely basking in your granddaughter’s glory. Otherwise, you’d have no reason to be proud. Let’s not forget, you’ve been disadvantaged by the Terminator before," Fu Lao joked.

"You’re digging up the past," Chu Erzhu’s face darkened immediately.