Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal
Chapter 44 Portions

"Look into the Ji Shi Society."

In the car, Alkaid instructed.

"Bai Ya is already on it."

Lei Yun responded while driving.

Then added, "The first batch of herbs has arrived. Do you want to take a look?"

"Of course."

Alkaid replied.

The car made a turn and exited Tian Nan University.

Seeing Alkaid and Lei Yun leave just like that left Zhang Rufeng and Zhang Hong somewhat puzzled.

"Big brother, we're just letting him go like that?"

Zhang Hong asked.

"You don't understand."

Zhang Tianji shook his head.

He watched the car carrying Alkaid away for a long while before saying, "Su Chiming... has quite the resolve."

Having said that, he seemed to think of something else and sighed, "I would do the same if I were in his shoes; it's just that he has beaten us to the punch."

"Because Alkaid... has great talent in the Martial Path?"

Zhang Hong couldn't help but ask.

"It is said that some people are born with keen perception and strong spirit, making rapid progress once they practice martial arts, advancing a thousand miles in a single day. Such people... I've only read about in books and seen in reports, and Alkaid... there's a great possibility that he's one of them!

If confirmed, even the Royal Family would be shaken and send a special envoy to personally examine him, before treating him with great respect!"

With that, Zhang Tianji took a deep breath, "This relates to national security."

National security?

Zhang Hong was shocked.

How had things escalated to the level of national security?

Following that thought, he considered the influence and deterrence of a Martial Saint...

"Alkaid... can truly become a Martial Saint?"

In his eyes, there was still some disbelief.

Zhang Tianji did not elaborate on "national security" but nodded along with his thoughts, "If he truly has such talent and is willing to train diligently, plus a little bit of insight, with the resources our Ji Shi Society controls, it's not entirely certain, but there's a very high probability of success...

Even with the backing of the Su Family, his chances of becoming a Martial Saint in the future are over fifty percent."

Martial Saint!

That's someone who, if they wish, can establish a noble family of great power.

This is best exemplified by the great noble families that have endured to this day.

Hasn't each one produced a Martial Saint?

Zhang Hong had originally thought such figures were far beyond his reach, yet now it seemed...

They were within arm's reach.

"The Su Family is going to soar."

Zhang Tianji let out a long sigh, "If I were Lao Zhang, I would rush to the Su Family as fast as I can while their difficulties are still unresolved, and support them with all my might to mend and strengthen ties... Only through joint effort can we achieve mutual benefits. Once Alkaid becomes a Martial Saint in the future, the Su and Zhang will share Tian Nan."

Zhang Hong glanced at Zhang Tianji, seeing that his expression was no joke...

He immediately said with gravity, "I'll go back and report to the Family Head right away."

Zhang Tianji nodded.

He also needed to report the suspected discovery of someone with innate divine abilities through his special channels.

If Alkaid's identity was confirmed, recommending someone with innate divine abilities could also earn him a substantial amount of points.

...

Yu Yuan Villas.

When Alkaid arrived, he found not just Leng Jun there, but also Su Chiming, who usually stayed with the Bu Zhou Group, at the scene.

Accompanying him were several other members of the Su Family.

As soon as Alkaid got there, everyone's gaze simultaneously fell on him.

"Alkaid is here."

Su Chiming came forward with a smile.

Once Alkaid got out of the car, he immediately introduced, "Su Huaigu, Su Chixin."

Alkaid nodded to the two men.

This attitude of not even exchanging greetings...

Made Su Chixin and Su Huaigu frown.

Before they could speak, Su Chiming had already asked, "Did Zhang Tianji come looking for you?"

"Hmm."

Alkaid nodded, "Let Lei Yun talk with you about it. Shall I check the herbs first?"

"Okay, Leng Jun."

Su Chiming said, and soon Leng Jun was leading Alkaid toward several boxes.

As they walked, he introduced, "These are the first batch of herbs, you can start using them..."

On the other side, Su Chixin and Su Huaigu were somewhat surprised, "Zhang Tianji? That Grandmaster of the Zhang Family?"

"Yes."

Lei Yun nodded.

Facing the inquisitive looks from Su Chiming and others, she quickly and concisely recounted what happened at Tian Nan University.

Within moments, Su Chiming, Su Chixin, and Su Huaigu's expressions had all changed.

Su Huaigu was somewhat in disbelief, "Did Zhang Tianji really say that as long as Alkaid is willing to join the Zhang Family, he could even oversee the entire Zhang Family being given to him?"

"Yes."

Lei Yun nodded solemnly, "I have a recording of the scene here."

Suddenly, Su Chixin and Su Huaigu looked at each other.

The Zhang Family had been on the rise in recent years, and although part of it was due to Zhang Tianji's reputation as a Grandmaster, its assets and influence still fell short of the Su Family's. But now...

Zhang Tianji, the Grandmaster, was clearly siding with Alkaid!

With him included, if Alkaid truly wished to join the Zhang Family, he would effectively take complete control of the whole Zhang Family.

Especially since...

This was before they even knew that Alkaid had already achieved the Grandmaster realm.

If they knew Alkaid was a Grandmaster...

From now on, wouldn't it be his word they followed?

"I already said yesterday, if Alkaid wants the Su Family, I can give it to him as well."

At this time, Su Chiming spoke with a smile, "It's just that he feels matters of the Su Family will distract him from his martial practice, unwilling to spend the energy to manage them."

These words completely deflated whatever opinions about Alkaid's attitude Su Chixin and Su Huaigu had harbored just moments ago.

Nineteen years old, and a young Grandmaster with the potential to become a Martial Saint!

It was never about him begging to work with the Su Family, but about the Su Family figuring out ways to tie themselves to his warship.

If the Su Family was unwilling, there were plenty of other families eager to serve at Alkaid's beck and call.

The Zhang Family was the prime example.

Moreover...

Compared to Su Huaifeng, whom he had never met, Zhang Ya, despite being somewhat harsh on Alkaid, had ultimately brought him up since childhood, in other words...

The Zhang Family, with Zhang Ya, was more competitive than the Su Family.

Instantly, Su Chixin and Su Huaigu, who had just been feeling dissatisfied, now felt a sense of crisis stirring within them.

"The Zhang Family is trying so hard, our Su Family can't let Alkaid look down on us. We must get that 5A-grade Battle Garment as soon as possible and send it as a gift. Do we have enough funds? If not, I have some here."

"Dad, I'll take charge of Su Xiangyang's issue personally. First, to show that our Su Family upholds the law and justice by selflessly sacrificing our own kin, turning around the negative image of the Bu Zhou Group, and on the other hand... his actions are detestable! Attacking his own family! We must give Alkaid a satisfactory explanation!"

Su Chixin and Su Huaigu stated their positions simultaneously.

Seeing this, Su Chiming nodded in approval, "Good, go back and have a proper talk with your children. There's no need to endlessly squabble over minor benefits right now. You must all understand that the Su Family must be built around Alkaid as the core, everyone's efforts must converge.

That way, the Su Family can truly flourish from the riches that will pour in after Alkaid becomes a Martial Saint."

"Understood."

"Dad, rest assured, I do have that foresight."

The two of them promised in response.

"Good, I look forward to the day when the Su Family, with your cooperation and Alkaid's, rises to become one of the Noble Families," said Su Chiming with a smile.

At that moment, Su Hua took over Leng Jun's position in serving as a close protector and approached softly, saying, "The Ye Family has sent an invitation, asking our Su Family to attend a banquet in one month."

"The Ye Family? Inviting our Su Family?"

Su Chiming was somewhat surprised.

The relationship between the Ye Family and the Su Family had grown increasingly cold over the years.

The failed marriage alliance between Su Yaoxue and Ye Xingchen was just an excuse.

The most important point...

The Bu Zhou Group of the Su Family was being targeted by ambitious Second Generations, starting its descent downhill.

The Ye Family, fearing being burned themselves, was keen to draw a clear line with the Su Family.

"They feel the need for such hospitality?"

Snorted Su Chiming with derision.

Then something seemed to occur to him, "What kind of banquet?"

"It's... the apprentice ceremony banquet for Ye Xingchen, who is to become the disciple of Dao Jue Xie Yusheng."

...

Inside the house.

Alkaid meticulously checked each of the medicinal ingredients.

One had to admit, the Su Family's response time was adequate.

If he were to purchase these ingredients himself, it would not only cost more money, but also delay him considerably, and the quality could not be fully guaranteed either.

Through the Su Family, however, the matter was solved in just one day.

And the quality of these ingredients was all within the most excellent range.

"That will do," said Alkaid, and then he called into the villa, "Ai Li, use the prescription I gave you and begin the concoction."

"Okay," responded Ai Li, who came out from inside wearing an apron, with a smile.

After she chose the right ingredients and left, Su Chiming and the others walked in.

"How are they?"

"The quality is very good," replied Alkaid.

"That's good. We've been cooperating with Baiyu Pavilion for over a decade, so I don't think they would tamper with the quality," nodded Su Chiming, then added, "How about a lunch gathering to meet the other family members at noon?"

"There's no hurry," Alkaid said.

"All right, arrange it when you see fit," said Su Chiming, and then left after a brief exchange.

His personal visit this time was mainly to have a face-to-face meeting with everyone.

Compared to others, Su Huaigu and Su Chixin were two other central figures of the Su Family, and it was paramount that they reach a consensus in their attitudes toward Alkaid.

Not long after, Ai Li finished concocting the medicine.

Alkaid then took the medicine and applied it both internally and externally, and started to practice martial arts right there in the villa's courtyard.

Practicing martial arts felt indeed different on solid ground, compared to the high-rise apartments of Chihuo Mansion in Yunmeng City.

Enriched to its limit, his experience meant that he was no longer restricted by any Cultivation Technique when refining his internal organs.

As long as it didn't harm him—or rather, as long as he could recover quickly—efficiency was key.

The practice of the Martial Path has never been accomplished in a stroke.

Even a reborn powerhouse must go through a process of becoming, gradually and in order.

At this moment, his understanding and realm of the Martial Path had reached the Fifth Rank of Divine Intent thanks to the "search engine" of mystery, yet his physical strength was limited to the Third Rank Grandmaster, somewhat similar to a "rebirth of a strong man."

However, the "strength" of this "strong man" had to be increased according to the growth of the branches of the "Martial Path", not instantly like the true "rebirth of a strong man."

...

The next day.

Alkaid had recovered from his injuries, with a slight improvement in his physical strength.

However, he did not receive Zhao Sheng, the Vice Governor who might be the leader of the demons, but instead, he got a message from Xia Wuyuan.

The Yue Family made a move, and within just two days, clues about the demons were dissected.

Or rather...

The Yue Family had already caught wind of it before but pretended to be unaware until Xia Wuyuan pushed them to act, and they had no choice but to reveal the demons.