The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1091: Chapter 1090: Stepping Stone

”You might not be aware, but I’ve been passionate about martial arts all my life, which is why I’ve invested so much time and energy into the dojo. Without it, I’d be like a shell of a person, no different from a walking corpse,” Master Li’s voice was firm and resolute.

His entire life was devoted to martial arts, and the years of rigorous training, besides improving his own combat skills, were also for teaching more disciples, imparting better martial arts techniques. If even the dojo couldn’t be safeguarded, how could he teach others?

Su Changfeng remained silent for a long while, and after about a minute, he finally spoke: ”If that’s the case, then I’ll invest in your dojo. Let’s say a hundred million, so you can be free of worries and accept more disciples. My condition is that these disciples must answer to me in the future.”

A hundred million!

Even at the peak of Donglin Martial Arts Hall’s prosperity, Master Li hadn’t earned a fifth of that amount, so to him, this sum was an unimaginable fortune, and yet Su Changfeng was willing to invest it in him?

”President Ye, are you joking with me? You said you want to invest a hundred million in me?” Master Li asked incredulously.

”Do I seem like someone who would joke with you? Or do you think I, the Young Master of the Ye Family, can’t come up with such a small sum as a hundred million?” Su Changfeng replied.

Master Li did not doubt Su Changfeng’s ability to produce the money, for even though the Ye Family was no longer as prominent as before, they were once a major family in Beijing, and to them, this amount was like a drop in the ocean.

What puzzled Master Li was what Su Changfeng saw in him. What was his purpose? Why was he willing to spend money on Donglin Martial Arts Hall?

”Then what exactly do you want the disciples to do for you?” Master Li asked with a frown. He was concerned that Su Changfeng might want to use the disciples for illegal activities, like eliminating opponents or, in other words, grooming assassins. Besides this, Master Li couldn’t think of any other reasons.

”Don’t overthink it. I would never have them do anything illegal, and perhaps in this life, I might never have the chance to order them around,” Su Changfeng said mildly. His current actions were rather precautionary. Although he wasn’t sure if investing in Donglin Martial Arts Hall would help, he felt it was necessary to take this step. After all, he was about to enter Tuo Shi soon. Despite having Huo Tian and even the power of the Shangguan Family to protect Han Xue and others, he always felt uneasy about the Shangguan Family. So he wanted to draw in Donglin Martial Arts Hall as a preparation for the future.

Besides, Su Changfeng had too much money; not spending it made him uncomfortable since he was backed by the Shangguan Family, the richest family in the world. A mere hundred million genuinely meant nothing to them.

”President Ye, are you serious?” Master Li was still uncertain, so he asked again.

”Of course I’m serious. Do you think I’d waste time on such matters? Moreover, this hundred million is a trivial sum to me, merely the equivalent of what I’d spend on today’s pocket money,” Su Changfeng replied calmly.

Though Su Changfeng’s tone was calm, Master Li heard it like a thunderclap on a sunny day. Only now did Master Li see what true wealth was. To many, a hundred million was astronomical, but to Su Changfeng, it was just a day’s pocket money, a truly extravagant move!

”As for Chen Qingqing participating in the master’s competition, need I say more? She absolutely won’t withdraw from the competition,” Su Changfeng added.

It was only when Su Changfeng mentioned Chen Qingqing that Master Li, who had been absorbed in thoughts of the hundred million, snapped back to reality.

The topic had previously veered off track; Master Li had sought out Su Changfeng to persuade him to have Chen Qingqing withdraw from the master’s competition. He knew full well of Luo Jianlin’s strength and the inherent dangers of the arena. A single misstep could lead to total defeat, costing one’s life.

Despite Su Changfeng’s words, Master Li was still not ready to give up. He continued to persuade: ”Luo Jianlin’s strength is extremely formidable. If Chen Qingqing faces him, there could be real danger to her life. Please reconsider this matter.”

”What do you think it takes to become famous through a single battle?” Su Changfeng didn’t directly answer Master Li’s question but asked him instead.

Master Li pondered for a moment before speaking: ”Besides having strong combat capabilities, having a good stepping stone would make it even better.”

A martial artist’s combat strength is crucial, but if there’s an opponent of impressive prowess, especially someone feared by many, defeating such a person would be ideal. Strength is best demonstrated through comparison, after all.

”And isn’t Luo Jianlin just the perfect stepping stone you’re talking about?” Su Changfeng said with a slight smile.

After hearing this, Master Li looked at Su Changfeng in shock. He never expected Su Changfeng to regard someone as powerful as Luo Jianlin merely as a stepping stone.

If word of this got out, it would surely be laughed at by many.

In Beijing, just mentioning Luo Jianlin’s name instilled fear, let alone defeating him.

Luo Jianlin’s combat strength is widely acknowledged. In recent years, many dojo masters have fallen to him. Some even consider him the pinnacle of the Beijing Martial Arts World.

But for someone as strong as him to be seen as just a stepping stone for a woman in Su Changfeng’s view?

Master Li stood there for a long time, his mind blank. He was entirely lost in thought from Su Changfeng’s previous words.

”Chen Qingqing’s combat abilities far exceed Luo Jianlin’s. Qingqing beating him is a given, so stop worrying needlessly. Just watch and see,” Su Changfeng said calmly.

Master Li nodded slightly, having lost the ability to think clearly and unable to come up with any words of rebuttal.