Chapter 332 - 211: Do Me a Favor, Part 2

Chapter 332: Chapter 211: Do Me a Favor, Part 2

They were both very shrewd.

Although they had never interacted with Su Xing before, they knew that there were several people in the organization’s building who had. They were sure they could learn something if they asked around.

So, the moment Li Longxuan announced Su Xing as the new Vice Minister of the Cang City special organization, they had already managed to get their hands on a photo of him from god-knows-where, just so they could recognize him on sight.

Sure enough, as Su Xing drew a little closer, the two of them reacted instantly. They both bowed and said respectfully, "Welcome, Vice Minister Su. Please come in."

"..."

Su Xing was honestly a bit uncomfortable with this kind of flattery, but he supposed it was normal. He had seen plenty of high-end residential complexes where the security guards acted just like this.

He just hadn’t expected the guards at the organization’s headquarters to play the same game.

Normally, they wouldn’t act like this.

While "the skilled come first" was an unwritten rule in the world of Extraordinary Beings, the principle of equality was also a cornerstone of modern society.

So, it wouldn’t have been a big deal if they hadn’t been so deferential.

But... was Su Xing just any ordinary person?

They had never been to a Secret Realm, nor were they qualified to enter the Spirit Realm, but Su Xing’s deeds were legendary to them.

Traversing dangerous Secret Realms, single-handedly rescuing members of the special organization, taking down two Tier Eight Transcendents alongside Elder Li... and most importantly, Su Xing was only twenty-three years old.

Twenty-three.

It was a terrifyingly young age.

People are usually twenty-two when they graduate from college. In some reckonings, that’s already twenty-three.

Normally, for a member of the organization at that age, reaching Tier Four would already be considered exceptionally talented. Forget about taking down two Tier Eights—that was simply the stuff of legends.

Therefore, they came up with the idea of making a good impression.

These two guards were not particularly talented Extraordinary Beings. Now in their thirties, they had barely reached Tier Two. Barring any surprises, they would probably work this post for the rest of their lives before a glorious retirement.

But since they had set foot on the Extraordinary Path, no one would be content to remain a security guard for their entire life.

Li Yu.

He was Li Longxuan’s son.

Li Longxuan would naturally pave the way for him and filter out trouble. Trying to curry favor with him, or even just getting noticed, wasn’t easy. But Su Xing came from true grassroots origins.

For a person with such a background, if they could just leave a good enough impression on him, it was possible he might just make their futures a little more comfortable.

"Did Elder Li tell you?"

Su Xing asked.

His daydream abruptly shattered, and one of them was clearly caught off guard. Fortunately, the other guard was still focused and quickly replied,

"Vice Minister Su, what are you referring to?"

"About my appointment as Vice Minister. When and how did Elder Li tell you?"

"Ah? Um... Li Daoshen just mentioned it to us briefly when he came in this morning, then he turned and went to Li Yu’s office."

The two looked at each other, then recounted the morning’s events exactly as they remembered them.

Originally, they had thought Li Daoshen was being too casual about it.

After all, a new Vice Minister of Cang City was taking office. Even if there wasn’t a celebration, there should at least be a proper ceremony. Later, they figured Su Xing must have insisted on keeping it low-key, but now it seemed that wasn’t the case.

Compared to what they were thinking, Su Xing saw things completely differently.

He knew Li Longxuan’s personality well. Although Li Longxuan was frugal, he was very considerate of Su Xing’s feelings and thoughts. He wouldn’t normally do something that would obviously slight Su Xing.

Unless... something had happened.

’One thing after another,’

Su Xing thought with a sigh. He then looked at the two of them and asked, "Do you two know where Li Daoshen is now?"

"Um..."

"He went into Li Yu’s office and hasn’t come out."

"Thank you."

Su Xing thanked them and walked right past them into the organization’s building. Along the way, many people saw him and respectfully addressed him as "Vice Minister Su." Although Su Xing had never cared much for fame or fortune, the feeling was still a novel one.

At the same time, there was also a sense of responsibility.

"Vice Minister Su." It was such a simple title, yet it tied his fate to a host of Extraordinary Beings he didn’t even know. In such extraordinary times, the responsibility of a department head was incredibly heavy.

Soon, Su Xing arrived at the office door.

Separating Su Xing and Li Longxuan was a wooden door made of mahogany. A large character for the surname "Li" was carved prominently upon it.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—

"Come in."

Li Longxuan’s weary voice sounded from within.

Su Xing grabbed the handle, pushed the door open, and walked in. He immediately saw Li Longxuan’s current state. He was leaning back in his chair, his eyes slightly closed.

Several photos were laid out on the desk. Every single one was of the same very young, pretty girl, who looked to be about the same age as Lu Anning.

"Is this your granddaughter?"

"I don’t remember Li Yu having a wife."

Su Xing glanced at the photos and joked, trying to lighten the mood. He could sense Li Longxuan’s exhaustion and hoped this might help him relax a bit.

"Ha, as if that rascal could have a child," Li Longxuan chuckled. "I’ve urged him to find a wife several times, but he always uses the organization as an excuse. Now he’s in his thirties and still a bachelor."

Li Longxuan said with a smile.

Actually, he hadn’t really pressured Li Yu that much. Although the lifespan of an Extraordinary Being wasn’t long, once they reached Tier Eight, living for a few hundred years was no problem at all.

The time to find a partner was actually quite plentiful.

Besides, Li Yu’s talent was excellent. While not as fast as Su Xing, reaching Tier Eight by the time he was fifty or sixty wouldn’t be difficult at all.

The only trouble was whether any young woman would still be interested in him at fifty or sixty. Plus, the stronger an Extraordinary Being became, the harder it was to have children. This was a lingering worry for Li Longxuan—that he might never get to hold a grandchild.

However, these were all matters for peacetime.

If the Xia Country remained in a state of crisis, Li Longxuan wouldn’t say a word even if Li Yu never married. After all, Li Longxuan wasn’t that old-fashioned.

"Who is this?"

Seeing that Li Longxuan had cheered up a bit, Su Xing pointed to the photos on the desk and got straight to the point. He knew that whatever Li Longxuan had been doing last night was likely the reason for his state,

and that last night’s business was probably inseparable from the girl in these photos.

"Tong An’s daughter."

Li Longxuan said without hesitation.

Tong An.

He was Li Longxuan’s friend,

and also the other Tier Eight Transcendent from the "double kill."

"What’s wrong with her?"

Su Xing didn’t ask why Li Longxuan was investigating the girl, or why he was trying to help Tong An. Everyone has their personal reasons. Even if a former friend is forced to become your enemy, you might still want to take care of the people they left behind.

It’s human nature.

Even for a Tier Eight Transcendent.

"..."

"She’s sick."

Li Longxuan said, sounding a little uncertain.

"Sick?" Su Xing asked.

He suddenly remembered back in the Secret Realm, when Li Longxuan had asked Tong An why he was doing this. Tong An had hesitantly replied that the Sick Monarch had something he wanted.

"So Tong An agreed to help the Sick Monarch because of his daughter?"

"Yes."

Li Longxuan nodded.

He thought for a moment, then finally raised his head and looked at Su Xing with calm eyes, saying,

"Su, can you do me a favor?"