Chapter 320 - 205: A Lion Uses Its Full Strength to Hunt a Rabbit

Chapter 320: Chapter 205: A Lion Uses Its Full Strength to Hunt a Rabbit

"The food’s here."

Just as Su Xing was thinking this, Wu Chunling walked over carrying several dishes. She placed them on the table, then sat down in a nearby chair and said with a smile,

"You’re Su, right?"

"He’s always mentioning you to me."

Hearing this, Li Yu couldn’t help but turn to look at Su Xing and his mother. It seemed Li Longxuan had known Su Xing for a long time, but he himself had never known about it.

’When... when did they meet?’

"Elder Li?"

"How does he usually talk about me?"

Su Xing asked, a little curious.

Previously, Su Xing and Li Longxuan had only interacted with him in the guise of a mysterious expert. So, Su Xing was genuinely curious how Li Longxuan had described him to his wife.

"Him? Oh, he says you’re exceptionally gifted, but with a disposition somewhat similar to his. In short, he seems to think very highly of you."

Wu Chunling said with a smile.

"That’s a little embarrassing."

Su Xing said with a laugh. "But I’ve also always been very grateful for the care Elder Li has shown me. I just never had the chance to say so before."

Seeing Su Xing say this, the smile on Wu Chunling’s face seemed to deepen. She picked up a nearby pitcher and slowly poured him a glass of water.

"It’s good that you think that way. To have such strength at your age truly makes you exceptionally gifted. And you have a good temperament on top of that. You’re sure to achieve great things in the future. That’s a rare and commendable combination."

After speaking, Wu Chunling poured herself a glass, took a slow sip, and said,

"Do you happen to know much about the geniuses outside of Cang City?"

"I don’t."

Su Xing said, shaking his head.

Although he had left Cang City before, it was before he came into contact with Extraordinary power. His knowledge of the Extraordinary Beings outside Cang City could truly be described as lacking.

"It’s perfectly normal not to know. I heard from Li Longxuan that you might be attending a meeting with a special organization in Modu in the future, so let me tell you a bit about how things work there."

"There’s not much to say about the other cities; most are similar to our Cang City. But the geniuses in the Capital City and Modu are a different story."

"How are they different?"

Su Xing asked curiously.

"Hmm..."

"The Spiritual Qi that gathers in those two cities is denser than in others. We don’t know why, but denser Spiritual Qi also means that more and stronger powerhouses will emerge there."

"Here in Cang City, a Tier Four Sequencer is considered powerful. Because Spiritual Qi is scarce, it’s very difficult to cultivate Martial Artists, Confucian Scholars, and Qi Cultivators. But in Modu and the Capital City, only Tier Six is considered powerful. And while their numbers of Martial Artists and Confucian Scholars aren’t huge either, they far exceed what we have here."

Wu Chunling explained in a measured tone.

But here, her tone shifted as she said,

"Unfortunately, as far as I know, a Tier Eight Powerhouse is a top-tier expert anywhere, at least for now. And among the younger generation, no one has ever been able to kill a Tier Eight Powerhouse."

"If you ask me, you’re now number one among the younger generation."

"..."

"Ma’am, you flatter me."

Su Xing replied with a smile.

Although this part of the conversation ended with mutual praise, Su Xing was still left with a sense of the world’s vastness. Xia Country alone was filled with powerhouses as numerous as the clouds, to say nothing of the entire world.

’I still need to keep getting stronger. If I get complacent with this little bit of strength, I’ll capsize who knows when.’

After that, the three of them chatted together very pleasantly.

The atmosphere became quite harmonious.

Madam Wu Chunling put on no airs; she was very approachable and clearly worldly and knowledgeable. Chatting with her was a very comfortable experience.

The three of them were chatting like this for a while when a set of footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the door. Su Xing looked up to see Li Longxuan stride in, full of vigor. Seeing the three of them in a lively conversation, he asked curiously,

"What are you all talking about?"

Hearing Li Longxuan’s question, Wu Chunling turned her head and said with a smile,

"Oh, nothing much. Just making some small talk with Su."

"Haha, this kid is full of secrets. You’ll have to help me pry some of them out of him."

"I think Su is wonderful, he has an honest character. You old coot, don’t you go corrupting him."

Wu Chunling retorted smoothly.

At her words, Li Longxuan just chuckled and didn’t argue back. It seemed this was just their normal way of life.

"Where’s Li Chong?"

The moment he asked, Li Longxuan saw his wife’s expression and immediately understood what had happened. He was already used to his son’s prickly, hedgehog-like personality, so he could only say with resignation,

"Let’s eat first."

With that, Li Longxuan took his seat, and the meal was ready to truly begin. As the host of the Li Family, Li Longxuan naturally sat at the head of the table, with Su Xing beside him, and Li Yu next to Su Xing.

At the table, besides Li Longxuan’s family of three, Su Xing was the only outsider. However, it wasn’t awkward for him at all, because this was a private family dinner. There were no formalities; everyone ate in a very relaxed manner.

They all ate while chatting about this and that, their conversation punctuated by frequent laughter, creating a very harmonious scene.

No one brought up the current situation in Cang City or matters concerning Extraordinary Beings, because those were topics for after the banquet. Bringing them up now would only spoil the mood.

Su Xing had never taken part in a family dinner like this, but he knew his manners. That, combined with the bonus points from his strength and talent, made Madam Wu Chunling find him more and more agreeable the more she looked at him. She only lamented that she hadn’t been able to have a daughter, with both of her children turning out to be boys.

The meal lasted for about an hour. When the banquet ended, the others automatically made way, leaving Su Xing and Li Longxuan by themselves.

Su Xing knew very well, ’The crucial part of this meal is only just beginning.’

An invitation to dinner was never the main point; it was just an accessory. The real purpose always came after the meal was over...

Now, at the dining table, Su Xing and Li Longxuan sat side by side. A bowl of tea was placed in front of each of them, and the remnants of their meal had been cleared away.

"Su, your strength is truly impressive. Although I had a premonition that you would become a key player in this great change, I never expected you to acquire such power in such a short time."

Hearing this, Su Xing’s eyebrows shot up. He asked, "You had already guessed my approximate strength before today?"

"Yes."

Li Longxuan nodded faintly and said,

"Never underestimate a Tier Eight, Su. If I had wanted to investigate you, you would have been exposed long ago."

"Haha, you’re joking, Elder Li."

"I would never underestimate any opponent, let alone you, Elder Li. I’m just a little curious, when did you sense my strength?"

"The first time we met."

"At that time, you were using a special technique to conceal yourself. If I had wanted to, I could have directly shattered that technique."

"But doing so might have injured you, so I didn’t. Nevertheless, I was still able to perceive a part of your aura."

"..."

"Tier Eights are as incredible as they say."

Su Xing couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. Even with his level of strength, back when he first met Li Longxuan, he had been completely oblivious to the fact that Li Longxuan had seen right through him.

"Haha, every Tier Eight has comprehended their own origin to an unbelievable degree. Each and every one of them is a formidable opponent."

"Although you can now temporarily wield the power of a Tier Eight, you must not let your guard down against a true Tier Eight Powerhouse. Remember, even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit."

Li Longxuan said in a solemn voice. This was his warning to Su Xing.

"Understood."

Su Xing nodded, then took a pile of shattered crystal fragments from his pocket and asked,

"Elder Li."

"Do you know what these are?"