C17 Golden Turtle Soninlaw!

"You've got potential. Would you like to learn the true ways of martial arts with me?" Yu Beigu approached the bedside, eyeing Lin Manjun with interest.

"You... You're younger than me, aren't you?" Lin Manjun had intended to unleash a tirade, but the sight of the young man's profound black eyes inexplicably softened his tone.

"Age is just a number. True mastery knows no bounds," Yu Beigu said with a smile, hands clasped behind his back.

"Manjun, what are you waiting for? Say yes already!" Lin Yiping urged his grandson.

Lin Manjun glanced between Yu Beigu and his grandfather, sizing up Yu Beigu once more. Finally, with clenched teeth and a defiant turn of his head, he declared, "I refuse to bow to some greenhorn kid!"

Yu Beigu simply shook his head slightly and walked away. He had indeed seen promise in Lin Manjun and wanted to mentor him. But if the other party couldn't appreciate the value of the opportunity, Yu Beigu wasn't going to waste his time explaining.

For Yu Beigu, cultivation was now paramount. He could feel that his integration with the Divine Soul had hit a plateau. While his spirit had reached lofty heights, his body lagged behind.

What he urgently needed was a place brimming with spiritual energy, where he could fully synchronize his body with his essence, energy, and spirit.

"I'm cultivating the Quintessential Avatar, and I sense that Foundation Building is imminent. I must find a place rich in spiritual energy to assist me in this crucial phase. The more flawless the Foundation Building, the greater the potential for future growth and the faster the rate of advancement," Yu Beigu mused, plotting his course for Foundation Building.

In the days that followed, Yu Beigu became the Lin family's most esteemed guest.

Lin Luoyan was by his side as they toured several of the family's mines, eventually settling on a particular jade mine. It appeared unremarkable at first glance, yet within its veins lay a chalcedony vein over a meter long, teeming with dense spiritual energy—perfect for Foundation Building.

Yu Beigu had spent several days preparing and was now almost ready to begin his Foundation Building work.

Two days later, as Yu Beigu was about to embark on his Foundation Building, he received a call from Lin Luoyan. "Mr. Yu, there's a Jade Appraisal Gathering tonight featuring many of the jade kings that have surfaced in recent years. Some of these jade kings will even be auctioned off. Essentially, it's a showcase of the crème de la crème," Lin Luoyan emphasized the significance of the event.

"However, I believe you'll find it particularly interesting, Mr. Yu. Every year, the gathering attracts a host of eccentric and extraordinary individuals for an exchange of ideas."

Since the incident where Yu Beigu had knocked out Lin Manjun with a single punch, Lin Luoyan had recognized that Yu Beigu was far from ordinary. Furthermore, her grandfather, Lin Yiping, had shared his speculations and analysis with her, helping her realize the stature of the person she had invited.

"Strange and extraordinary individuals?" Yu Beigu's curiosity was piqued. Could there be any immortal cultivators on this planet?

"Indeed. Among them are some who can manipulate fire, others who can foresee good and bad fortunes. There are even those whose speed and reflexes are so remarkable they can dodge bullets," Lin Luoyan explained earnestly.

"Oh, you've sparked my interest now," Yu Beigu said with a light smile.

"Great, then I'll come to pick you up!" Lin Luoyan offered cheerfully.

"No need, I'll make my own way there. It'll be a good opportunity to familiarize myself with Zliland's roads," Yu Beigu declined.

In truth, Lin Luoyan had been subtly expressing her fondness for Yu Beigu. But Yu Beigu, though young in appearance, possessed the wisdom of someone who had lived for thousands of years. He could see right through the Lin family's intentions and preferred to keep his distance from Lin Luoyan.

This wasn't to say he lacked interest in women. Even as a former Lord of Heaven, he wasn't averse to feminine allure.

However, having to rebuild his life from scratch, he chose not to invest his energies and focus on such matters.

"Just send me the address for the Jade Appraisal Gathering. I'll catch a taxi there," Yu Beigu instructed.

"Oh..." There was a brief silence on the other end before the voice continued, "I'll send the address to your phone. Once you're there, just mention my name." Lin Luoyan instructed.

At Xu Yuwei's home, Xu Changyuan advised, "Yuwei, make sure you dress up nicely. This mixer is extremely important. I'm going to introduce you to high society."

"Understood, Dad," Xu Yuwei responded without a hint of excitement.

Truth be told, she relished the opportunity to attend such elite private events. Yet, despite her enthusiasm, there was an inexplicable gloom weighing on her heart. Just a few days ago, that country bumpkin hadn't come to plead for the Xu family's support but to divorce her! Though not widely known, the rumor had reached the ears of a few well-connected individuals, casting a shadow over her mood recently.

"Sweetheart, stop dwelling on that incident. I've done some digging, and there's no word of the Lin family hiring a teenager as their chief appraiser. I bet Lin Luoyan was just out of her mind that day, putting on a show for him. Maybe she's got a thing for younger guys and was just trying to impress that pretty boy," Lin Shasha commented with venom in her voice.

Her words coaxed a laugh out of Xu Yuwei, and the frustration in her heart seemed to dissipate.

"Exactly. If he had really been appointed as the Lin family's chief appraiser, the news would have been all over town by now. A teenage chief appraiser would be sensational," Xu Yuwei agreed.

"Right? That guy is probably nothing more than a rich woman's plaything. Even if he is Lin Luoyan's favorite, the Lin family wouldn't entrust such a crucial role to someone so inexperienced," Lin Shasha added maliciously. "What do you think, could his... attributes be particularly impressive? Otherwise, why would Lin Luoyan go to such lengths to support his charade?"

"You're the real wolf in sheep's clothing," Xu Yuwei teased, her cheeks flushing at her friend's risqué insinuations.

"Oh, look who's blushing. Yuwei, you're not still a..." Lin Shasha teased.

"I don't want to hear any more of this!" Xu Yuwei protested, covering her ears.

"Alright, we'll drop the subject," Lin Shasha conceded with a chuckle, then couldn't help but add, "This mixer could be my chance to snag a wealthy husband. Ideally, someone like Lee Qingyue, the mayor's son—a top-tier catch."

This mixer appears to be hosted by the Lin family, one of the top three elite families. If your net worth isn't at least a billion, you basically don't meet the entry requirements. I've heard that Lee Qingyue is among the youngest tycoons in the country, with a fortune exceeding a billion. This event could very well be your chance to meet him."

"Hehe, I'm definitely going to reel him in!" Lin Shasha declared.