Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"Buzz buzz!"

The sword tip quivered lightly.

It stopped merely three centimeters from the man's forehead.

Seizing the opportunity, the man who had been flung out rapidly distanced himself, not stabilizing his form until he was ten steps away from Alkaid.

Only then did Alkaid shift his gaze to the swiftly approaching figure.

Zhang Tianji.

So this man...

"World Salvation Society?"

Alkaid asked.

This man's vitality wasn't boiling like Zhang Tianji's, but was more like normal Grandmasters such as Yue Xingzhou and Xia Wuyuan, which was why he hadn't associated him with the World Salvation Society.

"Yes."

The man responded, his face still pale from pain.

"Alkaid, are you alright?"

As he approached, Zhang Tianji asked with concern.

Alkaid shook his head.

At this moment, Zhang Tianji then turned to the man aside, "Commissioner, do you need to go back for treatment?"

"A Grandmaster can be mistaken!?"

The man glanced resentfully at Zhang Tianji.

He quickly added, "His assessment passed, someone will come to interface with him in time."

Having said this, whether in a hurry to get treated, or too embarrassed to stay any longer after the words that had "weighed pounds and ounces," he vanished into Yunjing Mountain carrying those devices.

Seeing him leave, Alkaid realized something, "So, this was an assessment by the World Salvation Society?"

Zhang Tianji nodded.

At the same time, he looked at Alkaid with a complicated expression.

Grandmaster!

The youngster before him...

Was not as reported, a mere nineteen-year-old naturally gifted martial master.

But a young Grandmaster!

Was this the innate talent in Martial Path?

"If it was an assessment, why not notify me in advance?"

Alkaid complained.

"Advance notices can't reveal the full strength and potential like a sudden attack." Zhang Tianji explained.

Yes, potential!

Being unexpectedly attacked and pushed to the brink of life and death can truly stimulate one's potential.

Thus, World Salvation Society usually fights fiercely during assessments.

Of course, they are ruthless only in techniques, and they do not use lethal weapons.

For example, the man just now chose the relatively safe swinging stick, rather than blades or firearms.

"It's still very dangerous."

Alkaid sheathed his sword, "It's fortunate I had already planned to disable his combat effectiveness and extract some information from him before we clashed, otherwise, he might have died by my sword."

"The assessors of the World Salvation Society, although specializing in martial techniques that create disturbances and restrictions, and preferring sparring rather than killing, rarely do Grandmasters of the same realm threaten their lives."

Zhang Tianji's expression grew even more complex, "I initially thought that if you could withstand his moves for a while, it would be commendable. Given your age advantage at nineteen, resisting his first round of attacks would have been enough to pass the assessment, but unexpectedly... you defeated him outright."

Alkaid waved his hand dismissively.

In fact, every one of those demons possessed strength surpassing ordinary Grandmasters.

Especially the Fourth Rank demons, each of their mastered martial techniques elevated them above Grandmasters.

Accustomed to life-and-death battles with these excessively powerful demons, suddenly fighting a regular Grandmaster actually felt a bit unfamiliar to him.

Recalling what Yue Xingzhou had said...

"So, what exactly does your World Salvation Society do?"

He asked.

"I'm just an external affairs worker, I don't know much. Tomorrow, an official from the capital will arrive at the headquarters..."

Zhang Tianji took a deep breath, "With your innate talent and achievements as a nineteen-year-old Grandmaster in the Martial Path, once you join the World Salvation Society, you will immediately get higher access, and he should be able to answer all your queries."

Tomorrow.

Upon hearing this, Alkaid did not press further.

On one hand, there indeed wasn't any urgency.

On the other hand...

He wasn't particularly interested in the secretive World Salvation Society.

Right then, he turned and walked towards the villa downhill.

Zhang Tianji sensed Alkaid's cold demeanor and felt somewhat awkward.

But thinking of the vast prospects Alkaid could have in the future...

He still put on a brave face and followed.

...

When Alkaid arrived back at his residence, he found that quite a few people had come.

Leng Jun, Su Chixin, and others were there.

Together with them, there were nearly a dozen members from the External Affairs Hall.

Apparently, Alkaid's hasty departure and his order for Lei Yun to secure the residence made her think that some urgent matter had occurred, prompting her to inform Leng Jun, who then hurried over with people.

Upon seeing Alkaid, Leng Jun quickly approached, "Young Master Alkaid." Then, he looked warily at Zhang Tianji...

"It's alright, just a misunderstanding."

Alkaid explained.

"A misunderstanding?"

Leng Jun was taken aback.

"Yes, everyone go back."

Alkaid said.

Finally, he added one more thing, "If something comes up, I'll notify you. There's no need to make a fuss over every little rustle of leaves."

His role for the Su family, as well as the External Affairs Hall, had always been to tidy up, clean up the aftermath.

A crisis too severe for him to handle, if left to the External Affairs Hall, would only mean sending them to their deaths.

"Understood."

Leng Jun nodded, "But the safety of Young Master Alkaid concerns the future of the entire Su family. If there's anything we can do, just command us."

"Okay."

Alkaid also agreed.

At that time, another car hurriedly arrived and stopped behind villa number 49. As the Family Head, Su Chiming was the first to alight from the car.

When he saw Alkaid, who looked unharmed among the crowd, Su Chiming breathed a sigh of relief.

Clearly, he had rushed to the scene as soon as he got the news.

Someone immediately relayed the recent situation to him.

He nodded and approached Alkaid, "It's good that you're okay."

After saying that, he turned his gaze toward Zhang Tianji.

"Grandmaster Zhang, what brings you to the Su Family?"

"Mr. Su, you've kept us in the dark quite effectively."

Zhang Tianji said with a bitter smile.

As soon as Su Chiming heard this, he understood that Zhang Tianji had already learned about Alkaid's strength at the Grandmaster Realm.

And if Zhang Tianji were slightly clever, he should understand what it meant for a nineteen-year-old to be a Grandmaster.

If he had speculated Alkaid to be a martial master, he might try every means to bring him back to the Zhang Family, but now...n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Su Chiming's mind raced, and thoughts of how to deal with the Zhang Family flashed rapidly through his mind.

Soon, he had already managed a smile on his face, "It wasn't my intention to hide it. I found out this news only in the past few days, and Alkaid... truly gave me a huge surprise."

"Indeed."

Zhang Tianji nodded, "A tall tree catches the wind, but although Alkaid now possesses enough capability to handle external risks, our Zhang Family, top to bottom, is still willing to fill any gaps for him."

Su Chiming was not surprised but asked, "Is this your opinion, or that of the Zhang Family Head?"

"His opinion isn't important."

Zhang Tianji spoke straightforwardly.

"Then I understand."

Su Chiming nodded, then waved his hand towards the people at the External Affairs Hall: "Dismiss."

Leng Jun immediately led the people away.

He could tell that the Family Head and Zhang Tianji had no intention of escalating the conflict.

Far from escalating, the Family Head even seemed intent on accepting the Zhang Family, drawing them into the big ship centered around Su Alkaid.

Regarding this, although he felt the Zhang Family wasn't worthy, he would not express too many opinions.

"Alkaid, could I borrow your place to invite Grandmaster Zhang to sit for a while?"

Su Chiming asked with a smile.

"Okay."

Alkaid was indifferent.

Then, several people entered the living room.

Actually, Su Chiming's decision to accept the Zhang Family also had its own considerations.

He went to the hospital today, and Su Huaifeng...

Couldn't be saved.

With the death of Su Huaifeng, between the Su Family and Su Alkaid, aside from their unemotional biological relationship, they were barely better than strangers.

In such a situation, if the Zhang Family went all-in and given the connection with Zhang Ya, in terms of how Alkaid felt, they might not necessarily compete with the Zhang Family.

Even if they could compete, the trivial matters that would emerge during this period would undoubtedly annoy Alkaid, which ran counter to the original purpose of Alkaid seeking their cooperation—to solve trivial issues.

Moreover, now that the gem that is Alkaid had been discovered not only by their Su Family and the Zhang Family but also by the Yue Family, whose competitiveness was much stronger than either of theirs.

To prevent everything from going to waste and Alkaid getting annoyed and leaving the Su Family, he naturally wanted to resolve any potential troubles the Zhang Family might bring as quickly as possible.

This method...

Was to accept the Zhang Family.

It would be beneficial for both sides.

After all, once Alkaid became a Martial Saint, the benefits he could bring would at least be equivalent to controlling an entire province; a single Su Family couldn't handle all the profits.

Bringing in the Zhang Family might not be entirely bad.

Mulling it over, Su Chiming was also planning to strike the Zhang Family a blow.

"Alkaid, Lei Yun said, 'Is the Yue Family really going to take down Zhang Mingde?'"

Su Chiming asked.

"Zhang Mingde?"

Hearing this name again from Su Chiming, Alkaid thought of something, "Zhang Yushu's big backer?"

"Correct."

Su Chiming nodded: "Zhang Yushu has been Zhang Mingde's front for laundering money, and for years they have been scheming to take control of the Bu Zhou Group."

As he spoke, he paused: "As of today, a quarter of Bu Zhou Group's assets have already fallen into their hands, and this afternoon, near evening, Zhang Yushu seized the opportunity to deal us a heavy blow."

"Evening?"

Alkaid recalled the scene of various official vehicles parked outside the Xingyu Center Building when he returned.

Combined with Yue Xingzhou suddenly mentioning Zhang Mingde during his visit...

Clearly, this Grandmaster of the Yue Family knew that the key to helping the Su Family solve their troubles lay with that director of the Tian Nan Development Board.

At this point, Alkaid refrained from saying much.

He could only think that these people were beating around the bush, still hiding and sheltering information.

"Since Yue Xingzhou spoke up, this matter should be almost certainly true."

Alkaid said.

"Good!"

Su Chiming said emphatically: "Zhang Yushu used reasons like misappropriation of corporate public funds to force me to convene a board meeting tomorrow. Well, I'd like to see how he expects to continue this board meeting tomorrow!"

At this moment, Zhang Tianji finally had the chance to interject; he looked at Su Chiming with some shock: "Mr. Su, are you saying, the Yue Family!?"

"Alkaid, a pearl lost in the sea."

Su Chiming glanced at him: "Those with a discerning eye aren't limited to just our two families."

Zhang Tianji quickly understood Su Chiming's meaning.

Facing the intervention of the Yue Family, neither the Su Family nor the Zhang Family were significant.

If they still wanted to be influential...

They needed to unite.

Zhang Tianji hurriedly said, "Mr. Su, did you just say that person is forcing you to convene a board meeting under the pretext of misusing corporate funds? If it's a matter of funds, our Zhang Family has some! We have some liquid assets available at the moment, without overstating, we can still muster about one or two billion."

"That would be great, then we can secure the treasures from the White Jade Pavilion."

Su Chiming also said with a smile.

"I'll contact Old Zhang right away to get him prepared."

Zhang Tianji said as he took out his phone.

Su Chiming nodded.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became exceedingly harmonious, showing no signs of the past tension between the Su and Zhang families over the hostility caused by the affair between Su Huaifeng and Zhang Ya.