Suppressing the Protagonist at the Start to Seize the Heroine

Chapter 171: This is Extortion

Zhong Shuhui watched Liu Changyuan’s silence, and the motivation that had ignited within her suddenly quieted down again. She knew that at this moment, her life and death hung on Su Lin’s thoughts.

If Su Lin wanted her to live, she could live; if he wanted her dead, she could only die. Su Lin was capable of slaying a Grandmaster.

Although Liu Changyuan was also a Grandmaster, he was somewhat inferior compared to her grandfather, not to mention the other two Grandmasters, who were even weaker. Zhong Shuhui closed her eyes, awaiting the final verdict.

“Mr. Su, once the project starts, Zhong Shuhui will devote herself entirely to the research and won’t have time to seek revenge against you,” Liu Changyuan whispered timely.

Su Lin shook his head, “Director Liu, there’s no need for such empty promises. How about this? I cripple her martial arts but spare her life, how about that?”

Liu Changyuan gave a bitter smile, “Making her a cripple is worse than killing her outright. Su…”

“If that’s also unacceptable, then you’ll need to pay a price for her life. As long as you can name the right price, I’m willing to spare her.” Su Lin stated indifferently.

After a moment of contemplation, Liu Changyuan said, “Our official department can stay out of your conflict with the Ghost Doctor Xiao Chen.”

Su Lin scoffed, “That conflict is none of your business to begin with. Offer something real.”

“Mr. Su, please specify what you need,” Liu Changyuan said, feeling more helpless than he ever had in his life.

If Su Lin were some young master from a major family, Liu might be able to negotiate, but Su Lin had suddenly emerged from a business family. Liu had only started paying attention to Su Lin’s information recently; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so passive.

Su Lin chuckled, “I want three thousand-year-old ginsengs, three thousand-year-old polygonum multiflorum, and one bottle of thousand-year stalactite marrow.”

Liu Changyuan’s face showed pain, knowing well what those items were for. If he didn’t have them, it would be one thing, but the fact was, Liu Changyuan had exactly what Su Lin asked for, in the exact quantities.

Looking at Su Lin, Liu Changyuan asked, “Mr. Su, you haven’t been monitoring me, have you?”

Su Lin shook his head and didn’t dwell further, knowing Liu Changyuan had those items for his disciples’ breakthroughs; “From your expression, it seems you have them.”

“Yes… but…”

Su Lin shrugged, “I’ve made my request. You either agree, or I cripple her, your choice.”

After looking at the two people beside him, Liu Changyuan finally gritted his teeth and said, “I’ll give them to you!”

Su Lin immediately put on a sunny smile, “Good, good, Director Liu is indeed a straightforward person.”

At this moment, Liu Changyuan felt as if his heart was bleeding. He hadn’t expected Su Lin to precisely demand what he had. “Mr. Su, I don’t have those items on me right now. You see…?”

Su Lin interrupted, “Just have someone deliver them to Quan Le Guo later, and you can take Zhong Shuhui away.”

After saying this, Su Lin winked at Zhong Shuhui, “Feel free to come and attempt assassination, preferably several times a day.”

Seeing Su Lin’s earnest expression, Liu Changyuan’s brows twitched. Just this once, Su Lin had almost scammed all his possessions away. If there were a next time, he wouldn’t be able to protect Zhong Shuhui anymore.

Zhong Shuhui, infuriated by Su Lin’s demeanor, realized she couldn’t beat him in a fight or outsmart him with words. The saddest thing in the world is having your grandfather’s killer right in front of you, and you can’t even seek revenge.

Su Lin waved his hand, “Take her away. I’m waiting for your good news~~.”

“Alright~!!” Liu Changyuan gave a large gesture, “Let’s go.”

Then, the four of them leaped off the rooftop.

“Uncle Liu, thanks to you this time. If it wasn’t for you, I would be dead,” Zhong Shuhui whispered.

Liu Changyuan sighed, “This Su Lin, I don’t know where he came from, but a Grandmaster killing another Grandmaster, this is the first time I’ve heard of such a thing in my life. His combat power is astonishing.”

“Shuhui, you better extinguish any thoughts of revenge. Given his feud with Xiao Chen and others, he’s destined not to live long.”

“Dad, Su Lin may seem amiable, but his eyes are filled with killing intent, and he can kill a Grandmaster instantly. What makes you think he’ll die at the hands of Xiao Chen and the others?” Liu Xiao’e asked quietly.

Liu Changyuan explained, “Xiao’e, do you know who’s behind Xiao Chen? It’s Ghost Doctor Wang Yannian, known in Xia Country twenty years ago. Not only is his medical skill astonishing, but what’s more terrifying is his masterful ancient martial arts.”

“After so many years, even if he hasn’t become a Human Immortal, he’s not far off. Although Su Lin is also remarkable, his age is a disadvantage. If Wang Yannian comes out of seclusion, Su Lin will undoubtedly die.”

Hearing Liu Changyuan’s explanation, the three of them fell silent. Especially Zhong Shuhui, she hadn’t expected Xiao Chen, who seemed like a lecher, to have such a background.

“Master, I don’t think Su Lin is necessarily unaware of Xiao Chen’s background. Moreover, being a Grandmaster at such a young age, there might be even stronger forces behind him.”

Liu Changyuan nodded, “That’s why I’d rather be extorted by him than offend him.”

“As everyone knows, offending a Grandmaster in the martial world often leads to a group of Grandmasters getting involved. You’ll see, Donghai will become chaotic in the future.”

Hearing this, the four had nothing to say.

If the conflict between Su Lin and Xiao Chen escalates, it might indeed draw a large group of Grandmasters. By then, no one would know how to end it.

Su Lin was unaware of Liu Changyuan’s thoughts at the moment, and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care. Because in the future, the world will only see the emergence of stronger individuals, not weaker ones.

Thus, one must continuously improve oneself; otherwise, they will be trampled underfoot.

After descending the building, Su Lin went to Quan Le Guo.

At this moment, Zhao Yanyan was finishing up some documents and was about to stretch. She pushed her hands back, revealing her impressive curves and slender legs.

Then she saw Su Lin standing at the door, “Su Lin… Why are you here?”

Su Lin approached, “Why, surprised to see me?”

Zhao Yanyan nodded, “You’re not at home with the two beauties, but you have time to come to me, indeed very strange.”

Su Lin detected the sourness in Zhao Yanyan’s words. He lifted her onto his lap, “Why is there a sour smell in this room?”

“Who’s sour? You should just stay at home with Xiaoyu and Xiaowan. I’m just an employee.”

Su Lin slapped her thigh, “What are you talking about~!!”

“Ouch, you hit people. Su Lin, you really are a liar as Xiaowan said, deceiving people then ignoring them,” Zhao Yanyan accused with a face full of grievance.

Su Lin protested his innocence, “When have I ever ignored you? You don’t know how worried I am about you. Saying I don’t care about you? You know what… after lunch, I have to spend quality time with you.”

Zhao Yanyan’s legs turned soft upon hearing that, “No, no, I have a meeting in the afternoon. The branch store opening is imminent; it needs my management.”

“These matters should be delegated to others. Your focus should be on cultivation,” Su Lin said earnestly.

“Got it, got it. I’ve been meditating and gathering qi every day at home. Su Lin, I can now shatter stones with a single palm. Am I not amazing?”

Hearing Zhao Yanyan’s words, Su Lin was somewhat shocked. Indeed, the treatment of the female lead is different; even cultivation seems to have no bottlenecks, progressing rapidly. But compared to him, a cheat, she still fell short.

“Amazing, amazing. Yanyan, can you not go back tonight?”

Zhao Yanyan paused, then said, “Not go back? What do you want to do? I declare in advance that I definitely will not agree to go to your villa tonight.”

Su Lin smiled lightly, “It’s not what you’re thinking, I’ve obtained some herbs for cultivation. Tonight, come to my place for a medicinal bath, got it?”

Although Zhao Yanyan had never experienced a medicinal bath, she had heard of it. She looked at Su Lin, “Medicinal baths are not something ordinary people can afford, very expensive.”

“Heh, spending a bit of money for you guys is nothing. Don’t you know the money I have now is too much? I don’t even know where to spend it.”

Indeed, he had a lot of money now, having earned over ten billion from shorting Li’s stocks and then going long. Today, with Li Ziyu’s strong return and officially becoming the new head of the Li family, Li’s stocks soared again.

Another hundred billion in revenue. It can be said that no large company has more liquid funds than Su Lin.

“That’s settled then, tonight come back to the villa with me. I’ll prepare a medicinal bath for the three of you, aiming for a breakthrough to become innate martial artists. This way, you’ll have the ability to protect yourselves in the future,” Su Lin sighed.

After the incident with Zhong Shuhui today, he was genuinely anxious. The three women had not yet developed their combat capabilities. If they were bullied, he would be devastated.

Zhao Yanyan hugged Su Lin’s neck and asked softly, “Su Lin… Did something happen?”

“Hm? Yanyan, why would you think that?” Su Lin asked, caressing Zhao Yanyan’s hair.

Zhao Yanyan smiled, “I’m not stupid. You’ve been busy lately, not at home or at the company, always out handling matters and unwilling to talk about it.”

“This morning, I felt like someone was watching me, intending to make a move against me, but when I went to check, I saw nothing.”

“Su Lin, not just me, Xiaowan and Xiaoyu must have noticed too. But since you didn’t want to say, we didn’t ask. However, if there’s really danger, we’ll definitely fight alongside you. What exactly happened? Can you tell us?”

Su Lin sighed at how clever and considerate Zhao Yanyan, Lin Xiaowan, and Xia Shiyu were. They had noticed his odd behavior long ago, but to avoid distracting him, they didn’t ask until Zhao Yanyan felt like she was being watched today.

Su Lin kissed Zhao Yanyan’s forehead, “Tonight, after the medicinal bath, I’ll tell you what happened. It’s good for you to be mentally prepared.”

Zhao Yanyan was surprised, “Prepared for what?”

“You’ll know then.”

After that, Su Lin continued to kiss Zhao Yanyan.

“Su Lin, it’s not even noon yet. Don’t mess around.”

Su Lin carried Zhao Yanyan towards the break room, “What do you mean by messing around? I never mess around, okay? The sour smell on you is too strong; let me cure you.”