The vehicle proceeded all the way into the core district.
"Mr. Su, your talent is truly remarkable! To reach the level of an advanced quasi-warrior at just 17 years old is something many people can only dream of!"
Yuan Qi, seated beside Su Xiaobai, smiled as he spoke. "No wonder the family head is so eager to value talent and invited you to become our Zhang family's guest official."
To avoid attracting attention, Su Xiaobai deliberately restrained his spiritual energy fluctuation to the level of an advanced quasi-warrior. Although such achievements at 17 were rare, they were not unheard of, typically seen among the scions of powerful families. For an ordinary person, it was nearly impossible.
"Just a stroke of luck!"
"By the way, you said you're from the Zhang family. Why is it that I didn't see you when I visited the Zhang family before?" Su Xiaobai feigned ignorance.
"I was previously assigned outside the base and wasn't around, so it's normal that you wouldn't know me!" Yuan Qi's explanation was watertight.
"Wait a minute! It seems like we're taking the wrong route. If I recall, the way to the Zhang family should be over there, right?" Su Xiaobai suddenly pointed out of the window in confusion.
"This meeting is very important. To prevent other families from eavesdropping or spying, the family head arranged for it to be held elsewhere," Yuan Qi explained with a smile. "We're still within the core district, so no one would dare act recklessly here, right?"
"That makes sense," Su Xiaobai nodded, seeming convinced.
A moment later, they arrived.
However, the destination turned out to be none other than the Yuan family manor!
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After alighting, Yuan Qi led Su Xiaobai into the manor. Su Xiaobai appeared completely at ease, his relaxed demeanor further confirming Yuan Qi's assumptions.
In fact, even if Su Xiaobai did recognize the place, it wouldn't have mattered.
The moment Su Xiaobai stepped into the car, Yuan Qi had already locked onto him. For an intermediate warrior to deal with an advanced quasi-warrior was a simple, effortless task.
Soon, they reached the Yuan family's reception hall.
Inside the hall, Yuan Feihe and several other senior Yuan family members were all present, waiting.
Upon seeing Su Xiaobai, their gazes sharpened.
"Indeed, an advanced quasi-warrior!"
"Such talent at such a young age!"
"The Zhang family is truly fortunate… but it seems this young man isn't so lucky!"
The senior Yuan family members thought to themselves, their eyes hiding murderous intent.
"Why is it that I don't recognize anyone here? Did you bring me to the wrong place?" Su Xiaobai asked, feigning confusion as he entered the hall.
"Mr. Su, he didn't bring you to the wrong place. I was the one who wanted to see you," Yuan Feihe said, smiling as he introduced himself. "Let me introduce myself—I am Yuan Feihe, head of the Yuan family."
As his voice fell, the doors to the reception hall slammed shut.
"What are you trying to do?" Su Xiaobai's expression "changed dramatically," and he put on a look of "panic."
"Mr. Su, no need to be alarmed," Yuan Feihe said from his seat, smiling. "You must have heard something about the feud between the Yuan family and the Zhang family, right?"
"I won't hide it from you. The Yuan family and the Zhang family are indeed irreconcilable. Ever since Zhang Henglong broke my third brother's arm, I swore that the Yuan family and the Zhang family would be locked in a fight to the death!"
"Mr. Su, you're a genius! At just 17 years old, you've reached the level of an advanced quasi-warrior, with extraordinary talent far beyond the norm."
"Zhang Henglong is indeed cunning, recruiting an advanced quasi-warrior as a guest elder in hopes of investing in the Zhang family's future. But let me offer you some advice: the Zhang family is already on its last legs. The Yuan family is the one with a bright future!"
"Mr. Su, why not consider joining us? Leave the darkness for the light, and let's achieve glory and wealth together!" Yuan Feihe's eyes sparkled as he looked at Su Xiaobai.
He hadn't acted directly because he hoped to recruit such a genius to his side. If successful, the Zhang family would surely be enraged and humiliated!
"Join the Yuan family?" Su Xiaobai repeated deliberately.
"Yes, whatever the Zhang family has promised you, the Yuan family will give you double!"
"Whatever the Zhang family cannot provide, the Yuan family can!"
"In this world, strength rules. Mr. Su, with your talent, you should be with the strong, shouldn't you?" Yuan Feihe said confidently.
"Oh? So you're saying you can give me more money?"
"Name your conditions, Mr. Su!" Yuan Feihe responded, full of confidence.
"All right, I won't ask for much. Let's start with 1 billion spiritual coins. How about that?" Su Xiaobai's words instantly caused Yuan Feihe's face to drop.
The other Yuan family members also wore cold expressions, and the atmosphere in the reception hall grew tense. The temperature seemed to drop several degrees.
"Mr. Su, that's not a funny joke," Yuan Feihe said coldly. "I've extended a sincere invitation, yet you mock me . Isn't that inappropriate?"
"Mock you?" Su Xiaobai's tone shifted, and he smiled lightly.
He walked forward, pulled out a chair, and sat down naturally.
"You just said that reaching the level of an advanced quasi-warrior at my age makes me a rare talent, worth a hefty price. Isn't that right?" Su Xiaobai smirked. "But what if I told you I'm not just an advanced quasi-warrior?"
Not an advanced quasi-warrior?
As confusion spread among the crowd, Su Xiaobai's spiritual energy suddenly surged explosively!
"A beginner warrior?!"
"He… he broke through to become a beginner warrior?" someone exclaimed.
But soon, another realization struck.
"Wait! This… this is the fluctuation of an intermediate warrior!"
"What kind of joke is this?! Advancing two levels in one go? Impossible!"
From an advanced quasi-warrior to an intermediate warrior in an instant. Everyone in the Yuan family was stunned, their faces full of shock.
Yet what followed was even more terrifying.
"An advanced warrior!! That's the aura of an advanced warrior!!"
"Heaven… heavens… an advanced warrior?!"
Even Yuan Feihe felt his scalp tingle as his jaw dropped, his face frozen in utter disbelief.
In just two breaths, Su Xiaobai had gone from an advanced quasi-warrior to an advanced warrior!
A mere difference in one title, but worlds apart in strength.
"Yuan family head, do you still think I was joking about that 1 billion just now?" Su Xiaobai said calmly.