Inside the inner hall of the Su family.
After Zhou Yu followed the butler out, Su Yuyan and Su Qichuan sat on chairs, their minds racing through various possibilities.
Many of their thoughts overlapped.
For instance, had Zhou Yu and Jin Shenghuo known each other for a long time, or had they just met?
Furthermore, why did Jin Shenghuo insist on talking outside with Zhou Yu, rather than finding a place within the Su family?
It couldn't possibly be because the Su family lacked a suitable venue for discussion.
Even if a second-rate family was inferior to a first-rate one, it wouldn't be that lacking.
Also, did Su Xingyang's disappearance have a deeper secret?
Soon.
The second question was answered.
"Second Master, Eldest Miss, the new son-in-law and the eldest young master of the Jin family are meeting and discussing matters outside with... with... the Female War God!"
Both Su Yuyan and Su Qichuan were greatly alarmed upon hearing this.
What?
The Female War God Leng Xue was outside?
Jin Shenghuo hadn't talked with Zhou Yu at the Su residence, but had instead handed Zhou Yu over, all to meet with the Female War God outside. This astonished the uncle and nephew.
She was the Dragon Country's Female War God!
What exactly was involved in the kidnapping of Su Xingyang?
Su Qichuan's anxiety intensified at this thought. He didn't want the kidnappers of his son to be connected to the past enemies of the Dragon Group.
If that were the case, it would be difficult for Su Xingyang to return to the Su family safely!
Weren't the enemies faced by the Dragon Group all extremely wicked individuals?
Originally, Su Qichuan had not found it strange for Zhou Yu to be acquainted with the Jin family given his abilities, but he never expected that Zhou Yu would even be involved with the Female War God.
"Are you sure it's the Female War God outside? Or did you mistake her for someone else?" Su Qichuan confirmed.
Although he already believed it by about eighty to ninety percent, he still asked again.
This news was simply too significant.
Su Yuyan's eyes were also fixed on the butler.
"It is indeed the Female War God. I wouldn't mistake her, Second Master," the butler affirmed.
He could forget anyone else's appearance, but never the Female War God's!
It was undoubtedly the Female War God Leng Xue!
"Alright, you may leave now," Su Qichuan said with a frown.
He needed to calm down.
Meanwhile, Su Yuyan also left the inner hall after the butler did.
Of course, she wasn't planning to wait by the door for Zhou Yu's return, but rather to go back to her own room.
"My understanding of him is still only on the most superficial level. In reality, Zhou Yu's extraordinariness far exceeds my imagination."
Su Yuyan sat on her bed, hugging her knees and burying her head on them.
"He is so powerful, am I worthy of standing by his side?"
The longer they spent time together, the stronger this question became in her heart.
Did she have the right to possess a man like him?
Su Yuyan couldn't help but recall the first time she met Zhou Yu.
Back then, she hadn't thought that much. She had simply intended to fulfill their engagement and break free from her father and stepmother's control, until she gained freedom in marriage.
But who would have thought that she would gradually develop unusual feelings for Zhou Yu?
This man, destined by fate to be connected with her, was so mysterious and powerful.
And now, Zhou Yu had become so powerful that Su Yuyan felt a little insecure.
"Am I now even inferior to Zhao Ruyue?"
Su Yuyan looked up at the photo frame on the table, which held a photo of her and her mother.
Deep within her heart, one idea became incredibly firm.
She would not admit defeat!
She would find a way to keep pace with Zhou Yu and become a woman worthy of standing by his side!
...
After Zhou Yu finished talking with Leng Xue, the woman left alone first.
However, Jin Shenghuo did not rush to leave.
He walked over, cupped his hands with a smile, and said, "Young Master Zhou, I hope you will guide me more in the future."
"Guide what?" Zhou Yu asked faintly.
"It's like this, Young Master Zhou. I will also be participating in the Dragon Group's new member training camp. I hope you can guide me a little then. On the path of martial arts, if I can receive your guidance, I will undoubtedly benefit immensely," Jin Shenghuo said.
Although he didn't know what level Zhou Yu's martial arts realm was, no matter how he looked at it, it seemed considerably higher than his own.
Jin Shenghuo had only just entered the Ming Jin realm and had a long way to go.
If he could receive guidance from an expert at this stage, he would undoubtedly gain new insights.
The martial arts realm, from the Houtian Body Forging to Houtian Ming Jin, was largely determined by a martial artist's comprehension, which dictated how far they could progress on this path.
Jin Shenghuo naturally didn't believe his comprehension was worse than others.
But if he could receive guidance from Zhou Yu, it would be different.
Even a slow bird could achieve great things by encountering a senior expert. Could Jin Shenghuo be worse than a slow bird?
"Do you address me this way because your father specifically instructed you to?" Zhou Yu asked.
He wanted to know how much hidden information Sister Yanlan was willing to reveal.
"I listen to my father, and my father listens to the Young Lady. Young Master Zhou should understand who I mean by 'Young Lady'," Jin Shenghuo said.
Before coming, his father had explicitly stated that if Zhou Yu asked, there was no need to deliberately conceal anything.
Therefore, Jin Shenghuo inferred that this was the Young Lady's intention.
"Alright, I understand."
Zhou Yu nodded, then asked, "How long have you been in the Houtian Ming Jin realm?"
Upon hearing this question, Jin Shenghuo's face lit up with joy.
"To answer Young Master Zhou, I have been in the Ming Jin realm for over half a year."
"Stop calling me Young Master Zhou, it sounds like I'm some rich dilettante."
"Then how should I address you? Senior Zhou, is that acceptable?"
"Never mind, just keep calling me as before."
"All right, Young Master Zhou."
Zhou Yu thought carefully, and having Jin Shenghuo call him Senior seemed too old.
Young Master Zhou was fine; at least it sounded quite young.
"Elder Lin has invited me to observe the new members' training camp. At that time, I will certainly share some of my insights. As for how much you can comprehend, that will depend on yourself."
"Thank you, Young Master Zhou!"
The reason Jin Shenghuo did not leave in a hurry, besides the martial arts aspect, was more importantly due to the relationship between Yun Yanlan and Zhou Yu.
The entire Jin family, from top to bottom, listened to Yun Yanlan!
And the Young Lady took exceptional care of Zhou Yu.
Thus, Jin Shenghuo felt that as long as he followed Zhou Yu, his future would not be too bad.
A mere first-rate family; Jin Shenghuo didn't want to be limited by it.
Who could predict everything in the future?
Could the Jin family not surpass the super first-rate and top-tier families?
He, Jin Shenghuo, had never looked down on others, nor had he ever looked down on himself!
One day in the future, he was determined to lead the entire family to become even more powerful!
For this, choosing a powerful backer was the most direct method.
And Zhou Yu, standing before him, was undoubtedly the best choice!
"If you have no other important matters, I'll be heading back."
How could Zhou Yu know that Jin Shenghuo had thought of so much in such a short time?