Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal
Chapter 35 Life

Dayu Country has a legacy of more than four hundred years, and there's always been a saying that the Royal Court and the Noble Families share the rule of the world.

A hundred years ago during turbulent times, the Royal Family seized the opportunity to weaken the influence of the Noble Families within the country. They also implemented a cabinet system, seemingly wanting to replace the Noble Families' rule over the various major provinces.

But even a starving camel is bigger than a horse.

Although the Noble Families of today are not as powerful as they were a hundred years ago, where they could sit on an equal footing with the Royal Family or even regard the Royal Family as the strongest among them, their influence remains extremely astonishing.

Even if a Governor appointed by the cabinet wants to start work in a certain area, they must have the support of the local Noble Families.

If the Noble Families are displeased, the government's operations might not even run smoothly.

Wei Kongming, the Governor of Tian Nan, had the ability and the courage to keep the Tian Nan Noble Families from rising to power.

Yet even so, he was never able to completely eradicate the troubling influence of the Noble Families.

Like now, even though Xia Wuyuan managed to trace the connections behind Yulong International to the Yue Family based on the threads, he still couldn't touch the Yue Family at all.

Coming to investigate the Yue Family, he couldn't even meet the face of the Family Head.

In the end, he left the Yue Family estate seemingly with the cooperation of the butler's send-off.

...

On the way back to his residence in the car, Ye Yuhe looked at Xia Wuyuan with some worry, "Senior Brother, now that the matter has involved the Yue Family... should we... really continue the investigation?"

"Investigate!"

Xia Wuyuan said without hesitation, "Having achieved knowledge and Martial Path, fit for the company of emperors, since we have chosen this path, we must continue on it!"

"But the Yue Family..."

Ye Yuhe said.

"Don't worry, I have a plan."

Xia Wuyuan said, "The Yue Family... is not our target."

Hearing this, Ye Yuhe instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the so-called Noble Families and aristocrats within the country are now swept into the refuse of feudalism and no longer hold themselves out as Noble Families but have instead transformed into chairpersons and helmsmen of major groups and corporations, she, who can barely touch the edges of this circle, knew that Noble Families and aristocrats have always existed.

They have just become more secretive and established even higher entry rules.

Ordinary people would never come in contact with them in their lifetimes; naturally, they would assume they have been washed away by the tides of the new era.

But in reality, the rules of society's operation have always been in their hands.

Now that she heard Xia Wuyuan was not truly intending to move against the Yue Family, she naturally let her guard down.

"Alright, there's a lot to investigate in this case moving forward, and I anticipate it will be a long and drawn-out battle. You should go back first and properly learn the art of gunfighting," Xia Wuyuan said after giving her a look.

"You have a good foundation in Martial Path, but your skills in countering firearms are still very unpolished, and you don't even clearly understand the basic parameters of common firearms, which puts you at a disadvantage during a firearm battle."

"In our case work, which is basically in urban areas, we can easily turn the fight into complex terrains like buildings and streets, using houses as cover for close combat and encounter battles. In such battles, firearms are very limited in effectiveness. It's better to practice martial arts intensively. If I could cultivate to become a Grandmaster like you, Senior Brother..."

"Times have changed."

Xia Wuyuan shook his head, "What would being a Grandmaster amount to? You would still die if you got shot! Although all weapons are based on the user, if we do not keep pace with the times, we will eventually be eliminated by increasingly advanced technological creations."

He paused, "Take the young master of the Su Family as an example. Perhaps he has a unique talent and has already become a Grandmaster. If we fought hand-to-hand, the outcome between the two of us might still be uncertain. But if firearms were involved... the fight would be decisive without a doubt."

"Like a swordsman facing an unarmed man?"

"Firearms are much more powerful than swords and knives," Xia Wuyuan said.

Seeing this, Ye Yuhe had nothing more to say and could only obediently listen.

Then, Xia Wuyuan also diverted his gaze and focused on driving.

In truth, the clues for the case had already been lost after Yulong International.

Or rather...

When the Procuratorate refused to grant him the power to investigate, he was unable to proceed.

Maybe someone high up had put pressure on Zhou Tianqiao, and this deputy chief of the Procuratorate even hinted that he shouldn't make a big deal out of this.

But...

Having witnessed the horrific scene on the fourth basement level of Yulong International with his own eyes, he simply couldn't ignore this case.

He couldn't watch the true lawbreakers roam free.

If the Procuratorate didn't want to escalate the situation and didn't grant him the power to mobilize extensive manpower and resources to continue the investigation, then he'd investigate in his own way.

Disturb the snake by hitting the grass!

As a Noble Family of Tian Nan, every move the Yue Family made attracted attention from the entire Tian Nan elite.

His open and above-board visit to the Yue Family to investigate the Yulong International affair undoubtedly proved his stance.

A Senior Prosecutor's influence could be considered neither heavy nor light.

His rank wasn't even on par with a deputy county head.

But it couldn't be said to be light either.

Because in this system, he could reach up to the heavens!

Anyone hiding in the shadows would definitely react to his actions.

In other words...

He was using himself as bait!

To lure the enemy onto the hook!

The reason he was doing this...

Was not for anything else!

It was simply because he had the confidence to do so.

He was Xia Wuyuan!

A Grandmaster of the world, the unparalleled Xia Wuyuan!

He just hoped...

That those lurking in the shadows wouldn't be too cowardly, too cautious.

It's better for them to be arrogant and presumptuous.

Otherwise, this fishing operation would have to continue until new leads were found.

...

Almost at the moment the thought crossed his mind, out of the corner of his eye, he seemed to notice something.

The next moment, he fiercely turned the steering wheel while flooring the accelerator.

"Sssss!"

Before Ye Yuhe could react, a dump truck passed precariously close to their small car.

"Hold on tight!"

Xia Wuyuan's voice suddenly rang out.

As Ye Yuhe's shock caused her to look up, another cement mixer truck followed, roaring through the city at a speed that should be impossible.

Her eyes widened in horror as the body of the truck suddenly swerved.

Fortunately, her reaction was so swift that she grabbed onto her surroundings at once, maintaining her balance.

But even so, when a third off-road vehicle burst into her field of vision, she still felt her entire body jolt, as if she had been thrown into the air.

The rear of the sedan was completely demolished by the violent impact, turning into scrap metal.

In that moment, she could clearly see the expressionless face of the off-road vehicle's driver, with eyes that didn't seem human.

"Senior Brother!"

Ye Yuhe cried out in alarm!

But Xia Wuyuan drove his car into another narrow residential alleyway, followed promptly by slamming on the brakes.

"Hide inside and don't come out!"

He barked sharply, his speed exploding like a cheetah as he pursued the off-road vehicle.

Ye Yuhe, reminded of the driver's cold gaze, felt an ominous premonition overwhelm her, and couldn't help but scream out.

"Don't..."

But Xia Wuyuan, having burst forth at full speed, disappeared from her sight in an instant.

...

The evening lights were just starting to glow.

In a booth of a quiet bar, a woman bearing a striking resemblance to Su Yaoyu but with a colder beauty, as if a formidable businesswoman, was leisurely exhaling smoke from a ladies' cigarette.

Her brow was furrowed in deep thought, silent.

"What's the matter, my Second Miss?"

At this time, a girl wearing a cute hair clip, with neat bangs, dressed in a pure white dress that made her look incredibly pure and lovely, sat down with her purse.

She appeared in every aspect the image of a well-behaved girl, but upon sitting, she casually took out a cigarette and lit it with practiced ease.

At the same time she said, "You're not answering your phone either. If I didn't know you so well, I probably wouldn't have been able to replace you here."

The woman gave her a glance but did not speak.

"Let me guess, the only thing that could cause our Su General Manager to frown so deeply... is most likely something to do with your family. What's up, has your little aunt caused you some new trouble?"

"It's not her."

The woman...

Last name Su, first name Yaoxue.

She was none other than Su Huaifeng's second daughter.

In Su Huaifeng's line, the only descendant who could somewhat hold her own.

At only twenty-four, with the ten million capital provided by Su Huaifeng and her own savings of millions, she had started a video production company. Within just three years, she increased the company's value nearly tenfold to over a hundred million.

A true business elite.

"It's Su Alkaid, Yaoyu called me to meet for dinner."

"Su Alkaid?"

The girl dressed as the picture of obedience seemed puzzled: "Who is that? Which member of the Su Family?"

"Which of Su Huaifeng's sons are you talking about?"

Su Yaoxue gave her a sidelong glance.

"Him?"

It was as if the woman had just remembered something, showing a trace of surprise, "He's returned? Wasn't he too proud to bother? Why would he come back now, at this time?"

"Su Huaifeng is about to die; he ought to at least come and take a look, shouldn't he?"

Su Yaoxue was not surprised at all.

"Oh, I get it, he wants a share of the inheritance, and that means there will be less for you, right? I remember your company is planning to expand rapidly and needs a lot of capital. His arrival has thrown a wrench into the works, hasn't it?"

The woman seemed to have had an epiphany.

Su Yaoxue didn't say anything.

Unlike Su Yaoyu, who went to see Su Alkaid from time to time, she had only met this brother a few times and did not have a deep impression of him.

Add to that the fact she and Su Alkaid were half-siblings who had not lived together, it was only natural that her feelings for him were not as strong as Su Yaoyu and the others.

"It would be best if I could get a portion of Su Huaifeng's inheritance, but if I can't, I'm not particularly keen on it."

"You always have to be so stubborn; you'll suffer for it sooner or later. In fact, I think, with the Bu Zhou Group being so large, you might as well just replace a job inside like your sister. With the identity of the Su family members..."

The woman's words were cut short as Su Yaoxue interrupted, "When the mountain falls, everyone in the Su family depends on the Bu Zhou Group for a living. What if one day the Bu Zhou Group collapses and the whole family has to face hunger?"

She thought about the current situation of the Bu Zhou Group.

If something really happened, having her own share of assets would mean at least...

She wouldn't let her foolish sister and naive younger sister go hungry.

"You'd have to face hunger?"

The woman shook her head, "Besides, how could such a huge Bu Zhou Group just collapse overnight? You just can't swallow your pride. Is it because of that matter that you want to draw a clear line with your family?"

Su Yaoxue exhaled a ring of smoke lightly, "In life, one has to carve out their own path, especially for us women. Without capability, no matter when and where, you'll be looked down upon, even used as a tool or trampled upon without dignity."

The woman neither agreed nor disagreed, "That's not easy... I think it's more relaxing to rely on the family. Without my family, I wouldn't be carrying bags worth thousands of yuan and driving cars worth millions."

"Everyone makes their own choices, but in this era, incompetence is the cardinal sin."

Su Yaoxue stood up, "I really like a saying, 'I would rather be twisted like a maggot than be as lowly as dust.'

"Those aren't the right words..."

The woman began, but as if she had just thought of something, said with a hint of excitement, "You're saying that if he can share some of your father's estate, wouldn't he instantly own an inheritance worth hundreds of millions? How about taking me with you, and you can introduce him to me when the time comes?"

"You?"

Su Yaoxue looked at her.

The woman immediately stubbed out her cigarette, straightened her blunt bangs, and assumed a dignified and lovely demeanor, "Ran Qiu, the little sister, pays respect to the elder sister."

"You're not suitable, don't lead others astray."

"Come on, just think about it. Your brother has never been exposed to high society. If no one guides him and he suddenly comes into wealth, he'll likely be swindled clean by the dishonest, and he might even develop bad habits. If I'm with him, at least he won't go down the wrong path. I may smoke, drink, hit the bars, and have tattoos, but I am a good girl, you know..."

"Shut your mouth."

Su Yaoxue interrupted without courtesy, "Moreover, as far as I know, he doesn't have any ability and is not the type you like."

"I won't let you say that about my brother Alkaid; he's clearly so rich, how could he be useless."

Ran Qiu was somewhat excited, "Besides, based on your family's genes, you're not too bad-looking, right? Maybe I'll even come out ahead."

Su Yaoxue didn't pay her any more attention and left the bar, heading towards the hotel address sent by Su Yaoyu.