Xu Hongzhu stared blankly at her father, the image of that always carefree figure resurfacing in her eyes.
No matter what situation he encountered, it seemed never to bother him, always nonchalant, completely indifferent, as if he could always smile calmly in the face of any danger.
When the turbulent waves swept in, he would just gently wave his hand, as if brushing away a speck of dust, effortlessly dissolving any danger.
Lin Beichen was not just a name, nor simply an identity, but no matter which identity it was, it always left people in awe.
Xu Hongzhu sighed softly.
She had already done her best to overestimate Lin Beichen, but hadn’t expected to still make a mistake.
What kind of world is it for cultivators?
"No wonder he killed the Zhang Family like squashing an ant, without even leaving a single survivor, yet it never incited public outrage."
Xu Hongzhu said softly, her expression extremely complex.
Even when exterminating a family, they had to leave one or two unimportant survivors to show magnanimity.
Not just because the Xu Family needed this reputation, but also because family disputes required leaving some room for resolution.
Between the major families, as long as it wasn’t an enmity of extermination, there was always a possibility of reconciliation. Today, you leave a lifeline for others, tomorrow, it’s a lifeline for yourself.
Over time, each family reached a tacit understanding, and as it lasted, it turned into a rule.
Even if the Xu Family were more powerful, they still had to abide by this rule.
But Lin Beichen did not need to, as whether he followed this rule or not, no one could do anything about him.
He was beyond the Three Realms, not within the Five Elements.
The "Fearless Monkey King" from tales who is not afraid of gods or heaven, even the gods cannot handle him, that seemed to reflect Lin Beichen in reality.
Xu Jiangyan silently observed his daughter’s expression, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
His lengthy speech was not in vain, it seemed his daughter had taken it to heart.
Actually, he had understated it.
After all, Xu Jiangyan had just come out of seclusion and hadn’t obtained much information.
For instance, he didn’t know Lin Beichen’s connection with the Medicine Immortal Pavilion, nor did he know that at this time, under Mr. Li Jiang’s leadership, the Medicine Immortal Pavilion was assisting Lin Beichen in collaborating with the authorities to research the Superman Project.
Elixirs paired with the talent plan of the authorities to co-research the various possibilities of the Celestial Gate on human limits.
This project could be described as a millennial grand strategy for the future.
And without the resources Lin Beichen had, the authorities, no matter how long they spent—likely a century—might not make much progress in their independent research.
The once unmatched Lin Beichen had grown from a lone powerhouse to a force of his own. Despite its small size, the benefits it represented were immense.
No one dared to offend Lin Beichen now. Even seemingly invincible peak families were mere stepping stones in the face of national millennial strategies.
The current super strongmen invited by the authorities included Lin Beichen, as well as many notable Death Gate Realm experts.
Some agreed, while others did not.
And those invited were not only involved in the research project; for instance, some powerful individuals disliked being in laboratories and preferred combat.
Their task, then, was not to participate in the research project, but to guard various border fortresses, preventing potential crises.
At present, crises abounded along the borders.
Due to the opening of the Celestial Gate, the physical prowess of cultivators far exceeded the past; previously insurmountable due to natural barriers, these could now be easily crossed.
For instance, endless unmanned grasslands, as well as boundless deserts and icy, windy snowy mountains.
Although the number of people who could traverse these areas is still few, it is often the few who remain undetected that manage to avoid various checks and carry out assassinations.
At this critical moment, powerhouses of Lin Beichen’s caliber became targets for every force to attract.
Xu Jiangyan didn’t understand this deeply, but if he knew these things, he would undoubtedly be shocked.
Just as he said.
His daughter was not deeply knowledgeable about the world of cultivators, and even though he overestimated Lin Beichen, he still hadn’t comprehended everything.
"From today onwards, if anyone in the family offends Mr. Lin, I will personally cut off his head, and present the heads of all his line to Mr. Lin!"
If Mr. Lin’s anger cannot be quelled, to preserve the family, I will take even more extreme measures!
Don’t blame me for not warning you, if your family and friends suffer death because of you, don’t blame me for not caring about family relations!"
Xu Jiangyan said coldly, the killing intent in his eyes extremely sinister.
Upon hearing these words, everyone’s faces paled, not daring to treat his words lightly.
Though Xu Jiangyan hadn’t managed the family’s affairs for many years, his position had not diminished; instead, it had become even more dangerous.
The status Huadu held today was primarily secured by Xu Jiangyan’s efforts.
Precisely because Xu Jiangyan upheld Huadu’s reputation, those influential figures did not dare to disrupt Huadu’s structure.
After the Celestial Gate opened, Xu Jiangyan was a bit slower in reaction than other powerhouses, but within the Xu Family, no one dared to question Xu Jiangyan.
Standing beside him, Xu Hongzhu wore an extremely complex expression; though she was the head of the Xu Family and the pillar of Huadu, now her life was in danger, and even her surface dignity was gone.