Snowy Night: Assessment (Part 1)

With Li Yang's power having greatly increased, his flying daggers were bound to be even more formidable. Thinking of the even more monstrous Little Li Flying Dagger, now vastly more powerful, Tian Lin and Hei Yan could not help but shudder. Both immediately looked at Li Yang with burning eyes.

The moment Li Yang saw Hei Yan's expression, he put on a pitiful, innocent look. "Well... I only went into seclusion for a little while, and accidentally reached the second level of the Six Extremes Pure Yang Technique."

Tian Lin was a little green with envy. In a sour, disgruntled tone, he said, "Hmph, went into seclusion for a little while? Accidentally? I've cultivated for more than ten years and gone into seclusion several times, yet I've only just entered the third level. You've cultivated for only two years. Heavens, why have I never accidentally broken through? Heavens, you can't play favorites like this... Forget it, there's simply no comparing myself to a freak like you. Comparing people really does make one furious!" Tian Lin curled his lip and muttered no more.

Tian Lin suddenly looked at Li Yang, then at Hei Yan. Seeming to recall something, he shook his head and sighed. "Sigh, Hei Yan, Li Yang, after tomorrow's test, the two of you will probably leave. From then on, this brother will have to part ways with you."

Tian Lin seemed somewhat saddened. After all, he had been with Li Yang and Hei Yan for so long, and all three of them were secret guardians of the same nation. Their bond ran deep. The atmosphere between them immediately became somewhat heavy and stifling.

"Ha ha, Tian Lin, you're actually crying! Ha ha! This is killing me!" Li Yang suddenly laughed, pointing at Tian Lin. Hei Yan, standing to one side, looked at Tian Lin in confusion.

Tian Lin froze, then hurriedly touched his eyes and made an excuse. "Ha ha, the wind got into my eyes!" This was an underground base—how could there possibly be any wind?

Tian Lin carefully felt around his eyes. They were indeed a little moist, but no tears had fallen. Tian Lin immediately glared at Li Yang in anger. "Li Yang, you brat, you tricked me! I wasn't crying at all, you..."

Li Yang gave a sly grin. "Didn't you say the wind got into your eyes?"

"I..." Tian Lin was instantly speechless. "You brat, you actually messed with me!" Burning with embarrassment and anger, Tian Lin pounced at Li Yang. Li Yang immediately raised his fists and charged forward as well. Hei Yan let out several strange roars from the side and joined the melee.

The melancholy, oppressive atmosphere from moments ago was instantly shattered. The three young men, who bore the heavy duty of protecting their country, roughhoused together without mentioning their future separation again. Later, the three happily ate a late-night snack in the base cafeteria before returning to their own villas.

On the ninety-seventh floor of Yuming Building, Chu Tianshang, Chu Tianyu, and three senior executives of the group were bowling.

"Chairman, Lin Tianyu, the eldest young master and heir of Shenglin Group, arrived in Shanghai by private plane this afternoon." Behind Chu Tianshang stood a middle-aged man in a black suit. He polished Chu Tianshang's bowling ball as he spoke.

Chu Tianshang's hand trembled, and the bowling ball in his hand dropped. Looking at his trusted aide Chu Yu, he frowned. "Shenglin Group? That third-largest super conglomerate in the United Kingdom—Shenglin Group?"

Chu Yu immediately replied, "Yes, that super conglomerate from the United Kingdom!"

Chu Tianyu, who was some distance away, also put down his bowling ball and walked over. He asked, "Big Brother, I've heard of this Shenglin Group too. It's among the world's top fifty corporations, but just how formidable is it? Chu Yu, tell me!"

Chu Yu immediately reported, "Yes, President!"

After organizing his thoughts, Chu Yu solemnly introduced it. "Shenglin Group has assets of roughly sixty billion US dollars. It is considered the third-largest super conglomerate in the United Kingdom, ranked only below British Petroleum and Vodafone. Shenglin Group operates under a Lineage system. The family head may personally possess thirty billion US dollars, while large-scale assets must be decided upon by the council of family elders. Shenglin Group's family head is also the wealthiest overseas Chinese, with wealth roughly double that of the second-ranked Hong Kong Li Family."

Chu Tianyu immediately shook his head, finding it hard to believe. "Shenglin Group only has total assets of sixty billion US dollars? It's truly unbelievable. Among the top fifty of the Global Fortune 500, the United Kingdom has only three companies. Even the lowest annual revenue among the world's top fifty companies is close to sixty billion US dollars, yet Shenglin Group has managed annual revenue exceeding sixty billion with only sixty billion in total assets. Truly impressive!"

Chu Yu respectfully said, "The President is correct. Among the world's top fifty corporations, China has three state-owned enterprises within their ranks: State Grid, China National Petroleum, and China Petroleum. China National Petroleum and China Petroleum each have assets that absolutely exceed one hundred billion US dollars, yet their annual revenues are scarcely different from Shenglin Group's. Our country's most powerful company, State Grid, has the deepest reserves of capital, with annual revenue of more than one hundred billion US dollars, surpassing Shenglin Group! Yet Shenglin Group possesses only sixty billion US dollars in assets. From this, it can be seen that Shenglin Group's business methods are indeed remarkable."

"Chairman, this time Young Master Lin Tianyu has returned to China carrying thirty billion US dollars for investment. The country attaches great importance to this. Shouldn't our Yuming Group get close to Young Master Lin Tianyu?" Chu Yu asked.

Chu Tianshang smiled faintly. "Of course. Shenglin Group is a towering tree. Yuming Group may be considered a leading enterprise in China, but compared to Shenglin Group, we're nothing worth mentioning!" Chu Tianshang suddenly turned to his younger brother, Chu Tianyu. "Tianyu, go personally this time and have a proper talk with Young Master Lin Tianyu. Oh, bring Sha Si with you. In the end, give Sha Si to Young Master Lin Tianyu as a bodyguard, and have Sha Si casually display a bit of his strength in front of him."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianyu immediately nodded. "Big Brother, don't worry. I'll handle this beautifully. But what do you mean by sending Sha Si over?"

Chu Tianshang picked up a bowling ball and lightly wiped it. "It's nothing much. With a conglomerate as massive as Shenglin Group and annual revenue so high, it is impossible that they have not offended some competing rivals. After a while, send Sha Wu to assassinate Young Master Lin Tianyu. When the time comes, Sha Si can put on a valiant performance and save Lin Tianyu's life. What do you think Young Master Lin Tianyu's attitude toward us will be then?"

"Chu Tong, Sha Si and Sha Wu are both your subordinates. You will handle the assassination. I trust you will make Young Master Lin believe that the assassins were sent by Shenglin Group's competitors!" Chu Tianshang turned toward the listless man reclining sideways in a chair in the corner.

"Chairman, rest assured. This small matter will absolutely not have a single flaw!" Chu Tong remained reclined, not even lifting his head. Yet Chu Tianshang did not mind in the slightest. Chu Tong was a genius of the Chu Family, and his cultivation method was unlike any other. This listless appearance was precisely his usual style.

The morning of October 20th had arrived. Today was the day of the assessment.

Li Yang stood on the balcony of his villa, his eyes slightly closed as he absorbed the astonishingly dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the early morning. Streams of that energy poured directly into his body. Like a long whale drawing in water, the Internal Energy within Li Yang continuously circulated, endlessly refining and purifying itself. Although his absorption speed was extremely fast, Li Yang had long since grown accustomed to it.

Suddenly, Li Yang opened his eyes, a faint smile at the corner of his lips. "This afternoon, I'll go buy a wedding ring!"

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