Achieving Demon Godhood from Unlocking Talents

Chapter 231: Chapter 146: Descendant of a Hero, Intermediate Alchemist

"Yuntao, have you been waiting long?"

Lei Wanjun spoke softly, his expression relaxed as he slowly rolled the blue Thunder Pearl in his hand.

Wu Yuntao walked into the backyard and shook his head gently.

"What were the results?"

"The specialist from Yao Capital has already left. Someone saw them entering the wilderness," Wu Yuntao reported truthfully, slowly approaching until he was about a meter away.

Oh?

Lei Wanjun raised an eyebrow, seemingly pondering something.

’The specialist who came this time had an unusual background, but if they’ve really left...’

"Did that little bastard from Jinshi Boxing Hall pass the assessment?"

he asked suddenly, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Wu Yuntao was silent for a moment before nodding.

"Luo Qianshan sure got lucky."

With a cold snort, Lei Wanjun showed his clear displeasure.

Thinking of his own disciple and son, who were still lying in bed and not fully recovered, his gaze turned cold. "If we really let his disciple rise to power, I’m afraid there will be too many variables in the future."

"In that case..."

"Master, are you thinking of crippling him?" Wu Yuntao asked.

"No."

However, Lei Wanjun shook his head again, seeing the situation with perfect clarity.

"Even the Biotechnology Company has to show Ji Lixian respect. Why should we ask for trouble?"

"However..."

He sneered, once again rolling the blue Thunder Pearl in his left hand as he shook his head mockingly. "Ji Lixian is gone, after all. And according to our intelligence, Lu Shan is definitely not content with the current situation. In a little while, he’ll almost certainly send his forces to stir up trouble."

"When that time comes,"

looking at Wu Yuntao, Lei Wanjun said coldly, "we’ll take advantage of the chaos and slaughter Luo Qianshan’s entire line. Who would ever know the truth?"

"As for that little bastard..."

Their eyes met, and Wu Yuntao saw the killing intent in his master’s.

Wu Yuntao lowered his head slightly, understanding everything.

’Instead of just crippling him, it’s better to wait for the right moment and eliminate them all at once.’

’Dead men tell no tales.’

’Whether they frame Lu Shan or the Biotechnology Company, it will divert suspicion. At the very least, no one will have proof that the Thunder Extreme Martial Arts Hall was behind it.’

"I understand."

Wu Yuntao nodded, then left after receiving his instructions.

Lei Wanjun was very satisfied, noting that Wu Yuntao’s stern expression hadn’t changed from beginning to end. He watched him until he had left the backyard.

For a moment, his footsteps were steady.

Wu Yuntao walked along the path, the respectful calls of "Senior Brother" echoing in his ears.

Finally, he walked out of the backyard and stood by a window in the martial arts hall.

His gaze flickered as he looked toward a street corner outside.

It seemed to be a figure he recognized from the orphanage, walking quickly, looking hurried and disheveled.

But before the person could get close,

a van pulled up. Several vicious-looking gang members appeared, brandishing firearms, and dragged the person into the van.

In the blink of an eye,

all traces of them were gone as the van sped away.

Wu Yuntao’s expression was indifferent, as if he hadn’t seen a thing.

Then he turned and immersed himself in his training once more.

...

「Several days later.」

In late June, the weather in Ring City was gradually growing hot.

Most passersby wore thin short-sleeved shirts. Children played along the banks of the inner-city river, while office workers on a rare day off enjoyed their leisure time, sipping drinks under the awnings of the riverside district and enjoying the cool summer breeze.

In contrast, on the opposite bank of the river,

at the port in the direction of the inner city, cargo ships were docked one after another. Dockworkers in blue or red work shirts and hard hats struggled as they entered the shipping containers to move cargo.

Meanwhile, in the passenger waiting area on another side,

a white and gray ferry slowly docked, pulling up to the side of the port.

Many people were waiting to board on the flat concrete ground, but most of them were cordoned off in a separate waiting channel.

Many curious gazes were fixed on the center of the waiting area.

A dozen or so security guards in suits stood at attention, wearing earpieces and carrying firearms, on high alert.

At the center of their layered guard, a girl with long, golden hair stood quietly.

She wore a long, patterned, cream-colored dress, a silver necklace around her fair neck, and a white-veiled hat embroidered with flowers on her head.

She held an ancient-looking book to her chest with both hands. Her gentle, beautiful face was bathed in sunlight as she occasionally glanced out at the crowd, as if waiting for someone.

"Miss, it’s almost time."

Wei Cangming stood behind her, holding a brown leather case. He glanced at his watch and reminded her in a low voice.

The white ferry was already docked at the riverbank a few meters ahead. A dozen sailors and security guards had appeared from inside, led by a Superpower Level expert who was one of the City Lord of Red Maple Shelter City’s personal guards.

"Let’s wait a little longer."

Su Muqing said softly, in no hurry.

Wei Cangming didn’t argue. He then saw the Superpower Level expert from the ferry approaching with several people to receive them.

"Miss."

The leading Superpower Level expert was a woman who looked to be in her thirties. She had short, neat hair and wore a red leather suit, giving her a sharp and cool aura.

"Thank you for your trouble."

she said respectfully, bowing slightly. "The City Lord sent me to bring you home."

"Thank you for coming, Sister Dong."

Su Muqing nodded lightly, her tone gentle.

After a brief exchange, she remained where she was.

Although the newcomer was puzzled, she didn’t say anything more and simply stood behind Su Muqing, shoulder to shoulder with Wei Cangming.

"What’s going on?"

she asked softly. ’Why isn’t the Miss leaving yet?’

Wei Cangming shook his head helplessly and was about to explain.

THUMP THUMP THUMP!

The sound of footsteps rang out, and someone could be seen walking quickly out from the crowd.

Wei Cangming noticed the movement and saw Chen Xiao’s figure.

After a moment’s thought, he went to meet him. After a brief exchange, he took a small briefcase from him.

He inspected it on the spot, and after confirming everything was in order, he walked back.

"Miss."

He walked up to Su Muqing and handed her the small briefcase.

Su Muqing’s clear eyes brightened, seeming to reflect the surrounding sunlight.

"This is..."

"Captain Lu had someone deliver it."

Wei Cangming relayed the message truthfully. "He said he’s grateful for your care during this time, but due to the martial law in the inner city, it was inconvenient for him to come see you off."

"As for what’s inside..."

CLICK.

Su Muqing opened it. Inside were two ordinary black notebooks.

But when she picked one up and opened it, she saw many pages of handwritten notes.

The handwriting was neat and square, page after page.

They were mostly insights on practicing the [Fixed Star Observation Method] and notes on creating intermediate Superpower Potions.

To her, these were ordinary things, which made the Superpower Level expert behind her frown slightly, growing even more confused.

But Su Muqing just smiled faintly and accepted them.

"Uncle Wei."

"Yes?"

"Please have Mr. Chen tell Captain Lu,"

she said with a smile, "that I like this gift... very much."

...

BUBBLE BUBBLE BUBBLE!

Inside an apartment in Block 2.

The potion in the constant-temperature furnace was boiling continuously.

Lu Chao stood to the side, observing carefully through the glass layer. He could sense the mineral element crystals and the medicinal properties of the herbs fusing together.

Gradually,

as the final step concluded, he poured the boiling liquid into a special glass bottle.

[Intermediate Nutritional Potion]

[Quality: Inferior (Excellence)]

[Effects: ...]

An intuitive sense surfaced; he had successfully created an intermediate potion.

It wasn’t the first time.

He glanced to the side where several other bottles of the potion sat, though their effects were not all identical.

Unwittingly, with the help of his [Flow State] talent, he had already become an intermediate Alchemist.

And all of this...

Lu Chao’s gaze shifted, and he looked out the window.

He gazed into the distance, his line of sight passing over numerous buildings toward the inner-city river.

He seemed to see the White Ash Ferry crossing the river’s surface, gradually leaving the Rhombus Ring City Circle.

He knew that, to a certain extent, he had Su Muqing to thank for being able to become an intermediate Alchemist so quickly.

The Fixed Star Observation Method had enhanced his Spiritual Power, greatly increasing his success rate in potion-making. Moreover, the four sets of beginner and intermediate Superpower Knowledge she had given him were the foundational knowledge he needed to cross this threshold.

Because of this,

he had wanted to repay the favor.

It didn’t matter that she was of noble status and lacked neither resources nor guidance.

But he had to at least show his appreciation.

"Safe travels."

Lu Chao whispered, watching as the White Ash Ferry disappeared into the distance.

Then, he retracted his gaze.

He looked at the Intermediate Nutritional Potion on the table.

Without delay, Lu Chao picked it up and quickly drank it.