Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Although the word "cooperation" made Su Chiming feel some regret in his heart, he understood that despite their blood relationship, it wasn't possible to become intimate with someone after more than a decade of separation upon just one encounter.

Only time and familial affection could slowly bring about a change.

Move them with emotion, bind them with benefits, enlighten them with reason.

One day, Alkaid would become the true True Dragon of the Su Family, leading them to soar to great heights.

Thus, Su Chiming also showed a smile on his face as he shook Alkaid's hand, "Pleasure doing business."

At the end, he even added, "Starting today, I will announce that you are the sole heir of the Su Family."

"There's no need."

Alkaid said, "My ambition lies in the Martial Path, and I have no interest in managing the Su Family's affairs, big or small."

Upon hearing this, Su Chiming felt some regret, but also thought it was to be expected, as only those wholly dedicated to martial arts could aspire to become a Grandmaster at such a young age.

"I understand. Starting today, the Su Family will take care of all your logistical matters. All daily affairs and resources for cultivation will be handled by us, ensuring that none of these will interfere with your focus," stated the Su Family Head in all seriousness.

"That would be best," Alkaid nodded slightly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Talking to a clever person is indeed gratifying.

Su Chiming...

Not to say he was the smartest in the Su Family, but he certainly was someone with great vision and awareness of the big picture.

As for whether a change in helmsman of the Su Family in the future would affect their cooperation...

Power is in the fist.

As long as he himself was strong, the Su Family would naturally cling to him, like vines to a tree, supporting each other's growth.

If any future heir of the Su Family should prove to be blind to this...

With power in hand, he could easily make substitutions with a single word.

"Although you wish to avoid the distraction of being the public face of the Su Family heir, you still need to have a corresponding status. We will start with Huaifeng," Su Chiming said, but then his tone paused slightly as if struck by a thought, "Regarding Huaifeng... although I know he has wronged you, he now... his days are numbered. The doctor has given him only this month, so...

I hope that when the time comes, you can still go see him for one last time."

Alkaid did not respond immediately.

The original's feelings towards Su Huaifeng...

Were complex.

There was hatred.

But also expectation and longing.

Moreover, as things stood, the cooperation with Su Chiming had been quite smooth...

To see him one last time would be, on one hand, fulfilling the original's wish, and on the other hand...

It was only proper to return favors.

"Alright," Alkaid nodded.

"Good, very good," Su Chiming sighed with relief internally.

Whether Alkaid truly meant to see Su Huaifeng, his blood father, or not, the fact that he agreed...

At least showed his attitude.

It also proved that he wasn't a person who was completely devoted to martial arts and devoid of human emotion.

"Since you are pursuing the Martial Path, from now on, you will be the martial force of our Su Family lineage. Over the years, we have also fostered an elite team willing to brave dangers, usually led by Leng Jun, mainly centralized around the Family Law Hall and the External Affairs Hall..." Su Chiming paused in his speech.

Leng Jun, who was standing by, knew what he intended to say and immediately spoke up, "Setting aside Alkaid's age and seniority, it would be an honor for me to serve under a Grandmaster."

Satisfied with the response, Su Chiming nodded towards Leng Jun and followed up, "From now on, you will take over the affairs of the External Affairs Hall. The two martial masters and twenty-one martial artists of the External Affairs Hall will all be under your command."

"A title will suffice," Alkaid didn't completely reject the proposition.

He knew that without some kind of status, Su Chiming would not be at ease.

But he had his own demands as well.

"I will still prioritize cultivation in my pursuits."

"Yes, cultivation is of paramount importance. My apologies for the oversight," Su Chiming said, "Then act as the Steward of the External Affairs Hall."

Immediately after, he looked at Leng Jun, "From now on, you will lead the External Affairs Hall, but try to accommodate any requests from Alkaid."

"Understood," Leng Jun nodded, and then hesitated slightly, "What about your personal safety...?"

"The latest batch of medicinal materials has arrived. With these, Su Hua should be able to proceed with Muscle-Tendon Strengthening," replied Su Chiming.

Having no objections, Leng Jun turned to Alkaid, smiling as he said, "We're both part of the External Affairs Hall. If you have any trivial matters that need handling, just let me know."

"Thank you for your trouble," said Alkaid.

Alkaid gave a slight nod.

He planned to observe Leng Jun closely in the upcoming period.

If he truly proved trustworthy...

When he was busy with his own business, he could let him appear on his behalf to take care of the aftermath.

"Alkaid, you have yet to secure a residence in the capital, I will arrange for several properties to be transferred under your name right away," said Su Chiming, pressing a button on the table.

Soon, Secretary Lin, who had left earlier, came back in.

"This is Lin Xia, from now on, if you need to find me and I am delayed for some reason, you can directly contact her," Su Chiming said, and instructed Lin Xia to transfer the money and arrange the accommodation details.

At the end, he seemed to think of something and suddenly said, "There has been quite a bit of maneuvering from below recently, but... with Alkaid here, I'm more at ease. Now is the time to strike back and purge the troublemakers from the Bu Zhou Group."

Lin Xia heard Su Chiming's previous instructions, plus her directive to transfer three billion directly to Alkaid, along with his remarks...

She immediately realized something.

She looked at Alkaid incredulously, her eyes filled with both shock and joy.

"Young Master Alkaid..."

"Just call me Alkaid," he said.

Su Chiming also added, "Alkaid is not one who likes to show off, and he is devoted to the Martial Path, not wishing to be disturbed too much. You only need to know this."

"I understand," said Lin Xia, quickly nodding in agreement.

She then led Alkaid to the finance office on the side.

To handle the transfer of funds.

Seeing Lin Xia and Alkaid leave, Leng Jun hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help feeling a bit emotional, "That's three billion just like that."

It's true that the Bu Zhou Group's annual revenue reaches hundreds of billions, but out of that, the profit is just about twenty percent. After the divisions among various shareholders, the amount that actually reaches the Su Family isn't much.

Not to mention cold, hard cash.

Although Alkaid carried Su family blood, it was ultimately his first return to the Su Family.

To allocate three billion to him at once, and also promise tens of billions within three months...

"I know what you want to say," Su Chiming said with a smile. "If Alkaid had directly asked for six billion in funds just now, I would have been more cautious with my next decision, with most of the tens of billions being in fixed assets. But he only asked for three billion."

Leng Jun's heart stirred, quickly grasping something.

Following that thought, he considered other exchanges between Su Chiming and Alkaid...

What seemed like mundane conversation contained profound implications, and the covert assessment of character and conduct was silently occurring.

And ultimately, Alkaid's performance...

Clearly satisfied them.

"After all, he is one of our Su Family, and strictly speaking, even our eldest grandson," Su Chiming said with a smile.

Leng Jun pondered deeply—although he didn't fully comprehend Su Chiming's ultimate consideration, he understood the sentiment.

This was a favorable mutual engagement.

For a moment, a smile also appeared on his face.

Though he married into the Su family, he was integrally bound to it, sharing in its glory.

Seeing that the Su family had gained such a promising young Grandmaster with the potential to become a Martial Saint, he too was genuinely pleased.

"Please take good care of Alkaid," Su Chiming requested. "After all these years, it was ultimately Huaifeng who did wrong by him, and all we can do now is to make it up to him in life."

"I understand," Leng Jun replied dutifully, nodding.

"Yes, as fellow Martial Artists, you understand even better his importance to our Su Family's future development," said Su Chiming.

He then smiled, "With him as our anchor, we can proceed with our strategy to expand across the country not just without interruption, but with even more confidence and audacity."

Leng Jun nodded profoundly in agreement.

The deterrence of a Grandmaster was enough to make anyone behave and deal with them within the rules.

And as long as it was about following rules and reasoning, the Bu Zhou Group was not afraid of fair competition from anyone.

"A young Grandmaster," Su Chiming said, his laughter growing louder. "A nineteen-year-old Grandmaster, a Martial Path prodigy with the potential for becoming a Martial Saint, and my Su Family's direct eldest grandson..."

The more he spoke, the more he could not hide the amusement in his eyes.

So much so that he could not help but laugh out loud.

"How fortunate my Su Family is! Hahaha!"