Chapter 474 Father's Love
Modu.
Originally, there was a gentle breeze, but soon autumn rain brought a chill.
Pedestrians on the street began to hurry, and the road became crowded due to the sudden downpour. Cars honked their horns in a cacophony.
At this moment, three huge black armored vehicles rumbled in. The armored vehicles ignored the congested traffic, driving onto the sidewalk where it was crowded, crushing the winter jasmine flowerbeds. No road condition could stop the progress and speed of the three armored vehicles.
Before long, sirens blared, and a line of police motorcycles sped over. Just as the people of Modu thought these motorcycles would intercept the three armored vehicles.
Suddenly, they discovered that the motorcycles had formed a convoy, directly clearing the way for the armored vehicles.
Pedestrians on the road discussed, "What's going on with these armored vehicles? Are they going to war?"
"What war? Didn't you see? The car has a 'Zhang' character on it. That's someone from the Zhang family!"
"What Zhang family? Whether it's the Zhang family or the Li family, how can they be so reckless and disregard traffic rules?"
"Heh, you're hilarious. Do you know the status of the Zhang family? It's already a courtesy that they didn't come by helicopter."
"Let's go, let's go, don't delay the Zhang family's progress. If you get hit or run over, you can only consider yourself unlucky!"
Under the escort of the motorcycles, the three armored vehicles sped towards the First Martial Arts Hall.
Inside the First Martial Arts Hall.
A disciple looked on from afar. Seeing the arrival of the three armored vehicles, he immediately jumped down and hurried towards Lin Sanggeng's room.
Outside the room, he cautiously said, "Master, Master, someone from the Zhang family is here."
In the bedroom, Lin Sanggeng suddenly opened his eyes. A divine light burst forth from his eyes. He laughed heartily, sprang up, and was full of energy.
Lin Sanggeng reluctantly put the jade pendant back into the music box.
The light of the jade pendant had weakened a bit. Lin Sanggeng estimated that he had consumed one-twentieth of his spiritual energy in the past three days and nights.
However, these three days and nights had brought him immense benefits. His old injuries were completely healed, and he had now become a Grandmaster. The benefits he received were simply too great.
Lin Sanggeng reluctantly sealed the music box again and strode out.
The disciple at the door was stunned by Lin Sanggeng's appearance. He then bowed again and said excitedly, "Congratulations, Master, on your further advancement in strength."
Lin Sanggeng laughed heartily and nodded, "Indeed, just an hour ago, I officially broke through to the Grandmaster realm. From now on, not only will our First Martial Arts Hall be influential in Modu, but we will also go a step further and establish a foothold throughout Jiangnan."
Lin Sanggeng strode out and entered the reception hall.
At this time, the three armored vehicles had also stopped. An old man from the Zhang family, dressed entirely in black, led six young juniors, each wearing a long robe, and strode into the reception hall.
Lin Sanggeng immediately stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying, "Junior Lin Sanggeng respectfully greets the senior from the Zhang family."
Zhang Wanlou, who was at the front, glanced at Lin Sanggeng and was somewhat surprised. According to the intelligence he had previously received, Lin Sanggeng was the owner of the First Martial Arts Hall and a Master. Although his strength was formidable, he had a weak foundation due to the lack of a formal teacher, resulting in too many old injuries in his body, making it impossible for him to ever reach the Grandmaster realm.
But now, upon meeting him, Zhang Wanlou suddenly realized that Lin Sanggeng before him was indeed a Grandmaster. It seemed his intelligence was incorrect!
Zhang Wanlou, who had been carrying a hint of arrogance, immediately laughed heartily upon seeing that Lin Sanggeng was also a Grandmaster. He cupped his hands towards Lin Sanggeng and said, "Master Lin, you are too kind. The martial world rumors say that Master Lin is merely a skilled Master, I didn't expect that Master Lin had been hiding his strength!"
Lin Sanggeng laughed heartily and did not reveal that he had indeed broken through by using the jade pendant from the Zhang family.
Lin Sanggeng returned to his seat and sat down level with Zhang Wanlou.
Zhang Wanlou got straight to the point and smiled, "I assume Master Lin already knows the purpose of my visit. Previously, we heard that on the 'Sleepless Night' cruise ship, your young daughter bought an eight-tone music box from the Zhang family's Treasure Gathering Pavilion from a middle-aged man."
"Speaking of this matter, our Zhang family is truly ashamed. How could our tightly guarded Treasure Gathering Pavilion have its treasures stolen? This has been a thorn in our Zhang family's side."
"We have come this time to offer ten times the price to buy back the dragon blood nanmu box from Master Lin."
Lin Sanggeng did not refuse. He directly stood up and smiled, "Elder Zhang, you are too polite. To be honest, when my daughter brought back this dragon blood nanmu box, I intended to return it as soon as I knew it was a treasure from the Zhang family's Treasure Gathering Pavilion!"
"As for offering several times the compensation, please don't mention it again. Returning it to its rightful owner is only natural. Please take this dragon blood nanmu box back, Elder!"
Lin Sanggeng placed the dragon blood nanmu box directly in front of Zhang Wanlou. Upon hearing this, Zhang Wanlou understood. Clearly, Lin Sanggeng was not asking for money but for a favor!
When one's strength reaches a certain level, money is merely a number. However, favors are of great importance.
Zhang Wanlou took out the dragon blood nanmu box and examined it carefully, then sighed and said, "Mr. Lin's willingness to return the dragon blood nanmu box is greatly appreciated by our Zhang family, but this..."
Zhang Wanlou didn't know how to proceed. He didn't want the Zhang family to owe Lin Sanggeng a favor because of the dragon blood nanmu box.
Lin Sanggeng laughed heartily and cupped his hands, "Elder, you don't need to worry. Now that the nanmu box has been returned to its owner, I, Lin, am certainly not someone who takes advantage of others or acts shamelessly. I will not ask the Zhang family to owe me a favor."
"It's just that the dragon blood nanmu box was, after all, bought by my daughter. Now, in a sense, it is my daughter who has returned it to its rightful owner."
"However, when my daughter bought this dragon blood nanmu box, I believe Elder Zhang has also heard that my daughter was subjected to a chase, and her two expert bodyguards were killed simultaneously. The situation was very critical at the time, but thankfully, everything turned out safely. Therefore, if my daughter encounters any troublesome matters on the ship in the future, I hope the Zhang family can lend a helping hand and assist my daughter once. That's all."
Zhang Wanlou understood upon hearing this. He laughed heartily, immediately stood up straight, and said to Lin Sanggeng, "Master Lin, you are too kind. My Zhang family promises that if Miss Lin Xichen encounters any difficulties in the future, and if our Zhang family can resolve them, we will do our utmost."
Lin Sanggeng laughed heartily, and the two sat down. Now that the dragon blood nanmu box had been returned, and Lin Sanggeng had received the Zhang family's promise, even if he were to be killed by an enemy in the future, he believed that with the Zhang family's influence, his daughter's life could still be protected.
As long as his daughter had a way to survive, Lin Sanggeng would have no worries.
Clearly, Zhang Wanlou next to him understood Lin Sanggeng's intention. He sighed inwardly. This was fatherly love!
Even with immense opportunities before him, his daughter was still the first thing he thought of. Zhang Wanlou said, "We in the Zhang family can feel Master Lin's deep concern for his beloved daughter. Alright, let's settle the matter of the dragon blood nanmu box like this. I will report it to our Zhang family patriarch after I return."
"Also, it is rumored that there is a treasure hidden within this dragon blood nanmu box. However, our Zhang family has been researching it for over ten years since we obtained it, but we have never been able to open it. May I ask Master Lin, how can this box be opened?"