C93 He Had to Gamble and Become a Motorcycle

After a short while, Zhang Xiaoyu emerged from the bathroom, refreshed from her shower.

At that moment, she stood before him, her figure seemingly fuller than before.

Thanks to the Body Quenching Pill, her cheeks were now fairer and smoother, almost porcelain-like to the touch.

"Brother Lin, this Body Quenching Pill is incredible," she marveled.

"It's purged all the impurities from my body and even improved my figure."

"I bet if we marketed this pill, it would be a hit with countless girls."

Zhang Xiaoyu was buzzing with excitement as she spoke to Lin Chen.

From her own experience, she knew the Body Quenching Pill was special, especially for girls looking for a second chance at development—it was nothing short of a miracle for those less endowed or wanting to enhance their curves.

"Sell the Body Quenching Pill?"

"Xiaoyu, do you have any idea how many precious herbs go into just one pill?"

"It costs tens of thousands of dollars to procure the ingredients alone."

"Besides, crafting the Body Quenching Pill takes a tremendous amount of focus and energy. If we were to sell it, I'd be run ragged," Lin Chen explained with a wry smile, a hint of resignation in his voice.

The pill's effects were indeed potent, but the rarity and cost of the required herbs were prohibitive.

Lin Chen would only consider making such an effort for someone close to him; for anyone else, it simply wasn't worth the trouble.

"Tens of thousands for the ingredients?"

"That's... incredibly valuable, isn't it?"

"Brother Lin, I..."

Zhang Xiaoyu was taken aback by the cost of the ingredients.

"Don't worry about it too much," Lin Chen reassured her.

"Improving your abilities and fulfilling your duties as a secretary is far more valuable than the cost of those ingredients."

Seeing her concern about the expense, Lin Chen chuckled.

Words can be unintentional, but they can resonate deeply with the listener.

As Lin Chen brought up her secretarial duties, Zhang Xiaoyu's cheeks flushed with warmth.

Fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, she spoke softly, "Brother Lin, if you want Xiaoyu to finish the rest of her secretarial tasks..."

"Xiaoyu will agree to it."

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoyu's words, Lin Chen was taken aback.

His magical third eye instinctively opened, focusing intently on Zhang Xiaoyu.

It was undeniable—the effects of the Body Quenching Pill were remarkable. Zhang Xiaoyu's skin was now even more supple than before.

Her shapely figure seemed to possess a magnetic pull, tempting Lin Chen's hands to come forward and verify its allure through touch.

"Um... Brother Lin, Xiaoyu doesn't have any ulterior motives."

"I'm not trying to compete with Director Ann for any status."

"I simply want to do my job well, that's all."

After a moment of silence from Lin Chen, Zhang Xiaoyu looked up and hastily offered an explanation.

She was well aware of Lin Chen's relationship with Ann Lan.

But beyond her body, she had nothing else to offer Lin Chen in gratitude.

"Cough, cough, cough, Xiaoyu, let's put this conversation aside for now."

"Quickly take this pill."

"And then begin practicing according to this cultivation technique."

Lin Chen had to forcefully swallow, nearly giving in to Zhang Xiaoyu's proposal.

Once Zhang Xiaoyu had ingested the pill and began her cultivation, sitting cross-legged on the ground, Lin Chen turned his attention to Vice-chairman Liu and the others.

"Incredible, absolutely incredible."

"Mr. Lin truly is Master Kunlun."

"The flora in the painting might seem trivial, yet they embody profound truths of cultivation."

Vice-chairman Liu inhaled deeply, feeling a slight but noticeable increase in his power, and he couldn't help but express his awe.

Zhang Yongnian nodded earnestly in agreement.

They might not have been able to discern the landscape beyond the door, but the insights gleaned from the surrounding vegetation were substantial.

Such talent explained why Master Kunlun was revered by so many practitioners—it was justified.

"Big brother, I think you should gift me that painting."

"Just think, once I've grown stronger, it'll reflect well on you as my big brother, won't it?"

Huang's eyes gleamed as he cheekily tried to persuade Lin Chen with a wide grin.

Lin Chen, however, paid no mind to Huang's proposition.

"Chung, Liu, how are you feeling?"

Lin Chen's question brought everyone's attention back to Liu Wu and Chung Yu, who might have glimpsed the world beyond the door.

Curious eyes turned to the pair.

"Inside the door, I saw chaos reigning between heaven and earth, and something colorless and shapeless seemed to have entered my body," Liu Wu expressed, his voice tinged with confusion.

He was still puzzled about how a mere painting could conceal an entire world.

"Boss, within the door, I saw vibrant flora and formidable beasts," Chung Yu added, his brow furrowed as he spoke thoughtfully to Lin Chen.

He felt something stir within him at the sight of the scene beyond the door, but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

"Brother Liu, what you witnessed was the dawn of creation," Lin Chen said with a smile, offering a piece of advice to Liu Wu before turning to Chung Yu. "Hold onto that image; it will serve you well in the future."

"And the scenes you saw, Chung Yu, represent the pinnacle of cultivation. Whether human or beast, reaching the ultimate level of cultivation means possessing the power to shatter worlds."

"In time, as you grow in strength, the profound truths of the Great Dao will become clear to you."

Lin Chen was genuinely taken aback by Liu Wu and Chung Yu's insights. The more one could perceive through the door, the greater their innate talent for cultivation, and the greater the rewards they stood to gain.

Vice-chairman Liu, Zhang Yongnian, and Huang hadn't even managed to penetrate the door's mystery.

For Liu Wu and Chung Yu to have achieved such a state was truly remarkable.

"Now, let's focus on the matter at hand," Lin Chen continued.

"Vice-chairman Liu, Master Zhang, I've come to discuss a few matters with you. First, I'm looking to start a company, and you're welcome to invest if you're interested. The company is sure to profit, but given my circumstances, which you're well aware of, having numerous enemies, joining will also bring its share of risks and complications."

Lin Chen nonchalantly stowed the painting away as he addressed Vice-chairman Liu and Zhang Yongnian.

Their expressions shifted at his words, but without a moment's hesitation, they declared, "Mr. Lin, count us in!"

After all, having seen the awe-inspiring power of Lin Chen's painting, how could they possibly pass up the opportunity to join forces with him? To do otherwise would be sheer folly.

On the surface, joining Lin Chen's company might seem trivial, but in truth, it was a covert way of becoming Lin Chen's people!

Working under such a powerhouse, those so-called troubles were nothing but light drizzle.

"Since that's the case, let me address the second matter."

"You've probably heard of Sun Xiangguo from the Sun family, haven't you?"

"Prior to this, Old Dog Wang made a move against Ann's Group and I took care of him."

"And now, I'm planning to take out Elder Mo from the alchemy world as well."

Lin Chen paused briefly.

He offered a gentle warning to the two men, "If you're having second thoughts about joining the company, it's not too late to back out."

Vice-chairman Liu and Zhang Yongnian were visibly stunned.

Sun Xiangguo of the Sun family was a formidable deputy general on the border, with both personal strength and influence that were incredibly fearsome.

And the two were well aware of Elder Mo's reputation in the alchemy world—a man of petty grudges, capable of rallying countless practitioners to wipe out his enemies.

If Lin Chen invoked his title as Master Kunlun to confront Sun Xiangguo and Elder Mo, the issue might be manageable.

But Old Dog Wang was a different story.

He had the Southern Barbarian King, a deity in his own right, backing him.

With Lin Chen having eliminated Old Dog Wang, the Southern Barbarian King, known for his protective nature, was unlikely to let things slide.

Any one of these daunting forces could easily reduce Vice-chairman Liu and Zhang Yongnian to dust.

"Mr. Lin, I have elderly and children to care for, please understand my inability to help."

After a moment, Zhang Yongnian bowed his head, his face etched with regret as he responded to Lin Chen.

He had just accepted Lin Chen's favor, only to refuse him shortly after—it was indeed somewhat improper.

But Zhang Yongnian was out of options.

The Zhang family might wield some influence in A City, but they were mere ants compared to these colossal powers.

Lin Chen, despite being Master Kunlun, was still just one man.

He couldn't risk the lives of his entire family on a high-stakes gamble with Lin Chen.

"Everyone has the right to make their own choices."

"If Master Zhang and Vice-chairman Liu feel indebted to me, you can compensate by sending extra medicinal herbs my way later on."

Lin Chen dismissed the concern with a casual wave of his hand.

"No, I'm willing to join!"

The moment Lin Chen's words fell, Vice-chairman Liu shot to his feet, his face etched with resolve as he responded.

Ever since laying eyes on Lin Chen at the antique market, Vice-chairman Liu was convinced that Lin Chen was exceptional—a true dragon among men.

He trusted his ability to assess people and relied on his gut feeling!

These formidable powers were indeed frightening, but there wasn't a trace of fear on Lin Chen's face. That fact alone spoke volumes.

Seizing this chance could propel the Liu family to new heights!

And if things went south, the worst-case scenario would be to retreat with his family into the wilderness, assuming new identities and lying low for a few decades before re-emerging.