Chapter 047: Gu Huaishan’s Gift

After agreeing to Lin Le’s request, Guo Zhao immediately set out to contact his connections to find the items needed for the minor Four Symbols Formation. Some of these things would even have to be flown in directly from abroad, and with travel time accounted for, he didn’t have much time to spare.

Just as Guo Zhao was about to leave in a hurry, Lin Le suddenly called out to him.

“Wait!”

“Mr. Lin, is there anything else to arrange?” Guo Zhao asked in confusion.

“It’s not about arrangements. I just want to make a promise to you and Elder Gu. If this endeavor goes smoothly, I will help you both advance in your martial cultivation,” Lin Le said earnestly.

He knew that acquiring the necessary items in such a short time was far from an easy task, so he made the promise first.

“Really?” Upon hearing Lin Le’s promise, both Gu Huai Shan and Guo Zhao could not help but exclaim, their faces lighting up with joy.

They were both martial artists and knew all too well what Lin Le’s words meant for them. The two of them currently had only reached the small achievement level of internal energy cultivation. If Lin Le could indeed help them break through, they would reach the great achievement level of internal energy!

Great achievement in internal energy! That would put them just a step away from the realm of enlightenment, where one could prolong life through martial arts!

This was not something that could be bought with money—it was real life, longevity that even a fortune could not purchase!

How could Gu Huai Shan and Guo Zhao not be excited?

At this moment, Gu Huai Shan’s eyes were so filled with emotion that tears nearly welled up.

The realm of enlightenment and the dream of prolonging life through martial arts had been pursued by the Gu family for centuries. Could it finally be realized in his generation?

“Guo Zhao! What are you standing around for? Get to work at once!” Gu Huai Shan said, his voice trembling with excitement.

“Yes! I’ll go right now!”

“Thank you, Mr. Lin!” After taking a few steps, Guo Zhao turned back to bow to Lin Le before hurrying off.

Watching this, Liang Qiu Yang could not help but feel envious as well. With just one promise, Lin Le could save Gu Huai Shan and Guo Zhao decades of struggle, or even change their lives completely!

Every breakthrough in martial cultivation was a formidable barrier. The difference between small and great achievement in internal energy might seem slight, but some people spend their whole lives unable to break through their limits.

Standing next to Gu Huai Shan, Gu Ya was deeply moved by the overflowing excitement on the faces of Gu Huai Shan and Guo Zhao in response to Lin Le’s promise. At this moment, she felt that Lin Le was no different from a deity in their eyes!

Her impression of Lin Le had long since changed. He no longer seemed like the ordinary boy she had first met.

Not long after Guo Zhao’s departure, Lin Le and the others spent a leisurely half-day chatting in the villa.

After the cascade of the Seven-Colored Spiritual Rainbow, the summit of Longxi Mountain had been utterly transformed. The air was filled with an abundance of spiritual energy, making each breath clear the mind and refresh the spirit—it was truly delightful.

During their conversation, after a few words with Gu Ya, she stepped aside to make a call, returning soon after. Lin Le didn’t pay it much mind.

Naturally, the conversation turned to Lin Le’s visit to the Tang family that day. Gu Huai Shan was astonished to hear that Lin Le had saved the dying Tang Boxheng and his wife, though recalling how Lin Le had once reconnected his own meridians, he found it plausible.

“By the way, Elder Gu, how much do you know about Wanli Group?” Lin Le suddenly asked.

According to Tang Nianchen, the Wanli Group had recently become involved in business interests with the Tang Group, making Lin Le suspicious.

“Wanli Group? That’s the Hou family’s company, headed by Hou Jinlong. Other than substantial capital, I don’t know much, to be honest. But I’ve heard Hou Jinlong has some underworld connections and is on good terms with Wu Sanxing of the Black Prosperity Society in North City.”

“The Black Prosperity Society? Wu Sanxing?” Lin Le was unfamiliar with the names.

“Yes. The Black Prosperity Society is an underworld force in the northern part of Haizhou, always at odds with Ah Xiong’s Tianxiong Gang. I’ve heard Wu Sanxing is ruthless, with no bottom line, and even Ah Xiong has suffered at his hands,” Gu Huai Shan said helplessly.

Lin Le was surprised; he had thought someone like Guan Tianxiong was already a dominant figure in Haizhou, yet Wu Sanxing seemed to be even more formidable. Judging by Gu Huai Shan’s tone, Wu Sanxing didn’t even have much regard for Gu Huai Shan, which was truly brazen.

He hadn’t expected Wanli Group to have such deep connections, which only piqued his interest further.

The only thing Lin Le couldn’t understand was that, despite previous conflicts of interest between the Tang and Wanli Groups, he had never seen Wanli Group react so aggressively. Why now? Was there another reason behind it? Lin Le was left puzzled.

As he was pondering these matters, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Lin Le was surprised. The villa had only just begun to feel lively today—who could be knocking at this hour?

But Gu Huai Shan and Gu Ya seemed to be expecting it.

“My young friend Lin, it seems the small gift I prepared for you has arrived. Let’s go and have a look,” Gu Huai Shan said with a smile.

“A gift? What kind of gift?” Lin Le asked, puzzled.

“You’ll see when you get outside!” Miss Gu Ya replied with a mysterious grin.

Guided by Gu Ya, Lin Le opened the villa gate to find a staff member in a suit standing outside.

“Hello, I’m from the North City 4S dealership. The car Elder Gu just ordered has been delivered. Please check and accept it,” the staff member said politely.

Only then did Lin Le notice a black sedan parked outside the villa.

It was a Volkswagen, understated in appearance, but Lin Le, who had always paid attention to cars, recognized it immediately.

“A Phaeton? Elder Gu, this is quite a gift!” Lin Le said with a wry smile.

This model was the top luxury car in the Volkswagen lineup, known for its low-key elegance, and retailed for nearly two million.

“I know you prefer to keep a low profile, so I chose this car for you. I hope you’ll accept it as a housewarming gift,” Gu Huai Shan said cheerfully.

“I chose it myself, Lin Le, so you can’t refuse!” Gu Ya chimed in proudly.

Since she was the same age as Lin Le, no matter how skilled or capable he was, she had always treated him as a peer and spoke to him without reservation.

“If it’s a gift from Miss Gu, I would be remiss not to accept it!”

With assets exceeding a hundred million, Lin Le no longer cared much for a two-million-yuan car. In fact, he had been thinking of buying one for daily use, and Elder Gu’s thoughtful gift suited him perfectly—what reason was there to refuse?

The staff member watching this scene was filled with envy—not only because such a young man could drive a luxury car worth two million, but also because the car was a gift from the Gu family of Haizhou.

Even the license plate began with “GU,” a clear mark of the Gu family.

Such a plate was a symbol of status in Haizhou; while not an official car, it was not something ordinary people would dare provoke. Even those in the underworld would think twice before causing trouble.

Lin Le, of course, was unaware of all this. He only knew that he owed the Gu family another small favor today, to be repaid once the minor Four Symbols Formation was complete.