CHAPTER 283: XIAO FEIYU’S STRENGTH

After stepping into the elevator, Liu Bowen still hadn’t fully digested the significant news Su Lin had brought him. Liu Shiwen, on the other hand, seemed unaffected, having been carefree and oblivious since childhood.

Liu Bowen, a grandmaster himself, was well aware of his father’s strength—a man capable of killing someone with a single hate-filled kick. He felt that Xiao Feiyu being left half-dead was already his father showing mercy.

Now, not only was Xiao Feiyu unharmed, but he had also secretly returned to Donghai. Could there really be such miraculous medicine in the world?

Liu Bowen logically doubted Su Lin’s words, but he knew Su Lin wouldn’t joke about such matters. Moreover, it was a fact that Xiao Feiyu was indeed in Donghai, so this had to be true.

“Xiaowan, your skin looks amazing. What skincare products do you use?”

“Shiwen, your skin is great too.”

“Not at all, I’m just a bit whiter.”

“Being whiter is also beautiful. Speaking of good skin, Su Lin has the best. I don’t know what he eats for such great skin,” Lin Xiaowan said enviously.

Liu Shiwen paused for a moment then looked at Su Lin. His profile was undeniably perfect—high nose bridge, sharp brows, slightly pursed thin lips, and a captivating smile in his eyes.

Liu Shiwen’s heart skipped a beat. He was incredibly handsome! Suddenly, she was surprised to find herself captivated by someone’s looks. She stole another glance at Su Lin, making sure he hadn’t noticed her watching, then guiltily looked down.

Unbeknownst to her, Lin Xiaowan had seen all her expressions clearly and was silently fuming, wishing she could punch Su Lin. He was too charming, now even the capital’s delicate flower, Liu Shiwen, was smitten by him.

However, thinking about Su Lin’s allure, Lin Xiaowan felt a surge of pride—her choice in men was indeed excellent, though perhaps his charm was a bit too potent.

Lin Xiaowan’s conflicted feelings were unknown to Su Lin, who was currently pondering that Xiao Feiyu was likely to make a move against Jiang Ruoxi soon, possibly today or tomorrow.

This guy had sneaked back into Donghai and was certainly up to no good. Su Lin knew that each additional day Xiao Feiyu spent in Donghai increased the danger.

In Donghai, no one could escape the networks of the Li and Qin families. His current anonymity didn’t guarantee he wouldn’t be discovered eventually, so he was bound to act soon. Su Lin reassured himself: not afraid of him making a move, but rather that he wouldn’t.

“Aren’t we going to eat? Brother, Su Lin, what are you two thinking about, being so quiet?”

Liu Bowen snapped back to the present and looked at the three women beside him, sighing internally at Su Lin’s good fortune, then said, “I’m thinking about what to eat tonight.”

“How about spicy crayfish?” Liu Shiwen suggested with sparkling eyes.

Liu Bowen, feeling both indulgent and helpless, replied, “Shiwen, we’re hosting tonight, so we should ask Su Lin and the others what they’d like.”

Su Lin quickly responded, “Xiaoyu, Xiaowan, and I aren’t picky. Anything is fine, and it’s been a long time since we had spicy crayfish.”

Xia Shiyu nodded, “The secret recipe for crayfish in Donghai is really good. Shiwen, haven’t you tried it since you’ve been here so long?”

“Uh-huh! I want to go.”

Su Lin exchanged a look with Liu Bowen, who immediately waved his hand, “Then let’s go for spicy crayfish.”

While Su Lin and the Liu siblings were enjoying their meal, Xiao Feiyu also began his maneuvers. More accurately, as soon as Xiao Chenggong left Donghai, Xiao Feiyu started his plans.

At this moment, Xiao Feiyu, after hearing Xiao Qian’s report, spoke with interest, “Are you sure it’s just Jiang Ruoxi and Li Ziyu? Su Lin isn’t there?”

Xiao Qian nodded, “Rest assured, young master. I have people watching. It’s just the young miss from the Li family with her, and they are currently dining.”

Xiao Feiyu nodded, “What about Su Lin? Is he being watched too?”

Xiao Qian affirmed, “Yes, that side is covered too.”

Xiao Feiyu frowned, “Any anomalies with Su Lin?”

“No, he’s currently dining with the Liu siblings. It looks like the Liu family wants to…”

Before finishing, Xiao Qian realized that the Liu family was the one that broke off the engagement with Xiao Feiyu and quickly shut his mouth.

Seeing this, Xiao Feiyu casually said, “Don’t be so tense, say whatever you want.”

“Um, young master, I just don’t understand why we use ordinary people for surveillance; they’re not reliable and are easily spotted.”

Xiao Feiyu shook his head, “Martial artists won’t work. Their strong qi and blood would be immediately detected by Su Lin. Moreover, martial artists have keen senses, so it’s best to use ordinary people; even if discovered, Su Lin won’t make a big fuss.”

He sighed lightly, “Who would have thought that in Donghai, someone would dare to tail Su Lin? Su Lin has unified Donghai and is extremely proud. In his eyes, Donghai is his stronghold, so he would never expect someone to dare watch him here.”

“Is Su Lin really as formidable as you say?” Xiao Qian asked skeptically.

Xiao Qian, groomed by the Xiao family from a young age, now in his late thirties, was already a late-stage grandmaster—one of no more than fifty in all Xia Country. Importantly, he wasn’t enhanced by elixirs but had achieved his level through genuine training, making him even rarer.

Thus, he had every right to be proud. While not quite at the peak of grandmasters, his combat ability was nearly there. The pride of a martial artist made him instinctively doubt Su Lin’s strength.

Xiao Feiyu offered no explanation, considering Su Lin a freak of nature, a human immortal. Such a protagonist couldn’t be judged by ordinary standards.

To make Xiao Qian believe in Su Lin’s strength, he would need to either fight Su Lin himself or be trapped by one of Su Lin’s schemes to be convinced. Otherwise, no matter what others said, he wouldn’t believe it; such people only learn from their mistakes.

“Xiao Qian, stop doubting Su Lin. Just keep an eye on him,” Xiao Feiyu instructed, “As for Jiang Ruoxi, try something once Li Ziyu leaves.”

Regardless, Xiao Feiyu knew Su Lin would have arranged strong bodyguards for his women. He couldn’t afford to gamble, for a loss would mean stirring up a major conflict, perhaps even prematurely confronting Su Lin.

His current strength was still somewhat inferior to Su Lin’s. A flicker of fierceness crossed Xiao Feiyu’s eyes as he released a subtle aura.

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Xiao Qian was startled, sensing the aura of a mid-stage grandmaster. Unexpectedly, Xiao Feiyu, the sycophant, had quietly reached mid-stage grandmaster level in his twenties!