In the VIP room, Linus, patriarch of the Rade Family, and Seria watched Han Wu's battle in Ruined City. Both father and daughter found themselves sweating on Han Wu's behalf.
Fortunately, Han Wu had ultimately escaped the pursuit of the many contestants.
"Little Seria, your student really had some tricks up his sleeve," Linus praised.
Seria lifted her chin and gave a somewhat proud snort. "Hmph, and whose student do you think he is?"
Linus laughed heartily. "It seems you're very satisfied with this student."
"Of course. Han Wu was the finest student I had ever taught. Barring any surprises, he would also be the finest student I would ever teach in my life," Seria said admiringly.
"Little Seria, had you ever considered elevating the teacher-student friendship between you two?" Linus prompted.
Seria furrowed her lovely brows in confusion. "Elevate it how?"
Linus raised both hands, pressing his thumbs together in a gesture of a matched pair.
Seria's face immediately reddened. "Dad, don't talk nonsense. Han Wu has a girlfriend."
"So what if he has a girlfriend? My little Princess Seria is so outstanding. Could she really be inferior to that girlfriend of his?" Linus said indifferently.
Seria became somewhat annoyed. "Dad, Han Wu is only my student. If you keep this up, I'm not speaking to you anymore."
Seeing Seria lose her temper, Linus had no choice but to drop the matter.
"Alright, alright, Dad won't say any more. You young people can handle your own affairs. Dad won't meddle."
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," Linus said.
Immediately afterward, an elderly man in a black robe, his hair streaked with white, entered the VIP room.
When Linus saw the old man, he rose to his feet in surprise.
"Elder Gu, what brings you