LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 81
Chapter 81: Exciting! This Is Super Genius!
Seeing the confident expression on Lin Jianhao’s face, Shangguan Yunyang and the others were puzzled.
Could it be that the beast tide in Ice Moon City really had nothing to do with the Lin family?
Shangguan Yunyang and Wei Qing exchanged glances.
“Lin Jianhao, let’s put the matter of the beast tide aside for now. How do you explain the secret transactions between your Lin family and Zhou Changtong?”
Inciting a beast tide to attack a human city was a grave crime.
Engaging in secret transactions with a wanted criminal was also a serious offense.
In the video, Lin Chongyue was clearly seen trading the Divine Ice Fruit with Zhou Changtong— The evidence was irrefutable.
Even if Lin Jianhao wanted to deny it, no one would believe him.
“City Lord, this transaction has nothing to do with me or my Lin family. There is another hidden reason behind it.” Lin Jianhao denied it outright.
Shangguan Yunyang frowned. “Lin Jianhao, are you insulting my intelligence?”
“I wouldn’t dare!” Lin Jianhao remained calm. “City Lord, the Divine Ice Fruit is not in the hands of my Lin family. It belongs to someone else. That person is the true mastermind behind all this.”
As soon as he said this, Shangguan Yunyang and the others were shocked.
“How can you prove it?” Shangguan Yunyang asked.
Lin Jianhao smiled slightly. “I can find out where the Divine Ice Fruit is.”
The Divine Ice Fruit could only be refined by ice-element cultivators. If consumed by elementalists of other attributes, it would be as deadly as poison.
Qin Feng was a fire-element master and could not consume it.
Lin Jianhao believed the Divine Ice Fruit was still inside Qin Feng’s ring.
“You can find the whereabouts of the Divine Ice Fruit?” Shangguan Yunyang and the others were pleasantly surprised.
If we can retrieve the Divine Ice Fruit for the Alliance, it will be a great merit!
Actually, even if the Lin family had indeed secretly dealt with Zhou Changtong, as long as they hand over the Divine Ice Fruit, they can avoid the death penalty and receive a lighter sentence.
“Where is the Divine Ice Fruit?” Shangguan Yunyang asked eagerly.
“City Lord, at dawn, my people will deliver the news, and the truth will be revealed.” Lin Jianhao spoke mysteriously.
“Good!” Shangguan Yunyang turned to two other council members. “Zhou Tong, Li Yu, you two stay with Councilor Lin tonight for a good chat.”
“Yes, City Lord!”
This was essentially placing Lin Jianhao under house arrest.
“Lin Jianhao, I hope your Lin family delivers good news first thing in the morning,” Shangguan Yunyang said before getting up to leave.
Wei Qing quickly followed.
Upon exiting the council hall, Shangguan Yunyang’s brows furrowed tightly.
He still felt somewhat troubled.
The Lin family’s involvement in such a major incident was a significant failure on his part as City Lord.
If this matter was not resolved, his application to upgrade to a Tier-3 Base City this year would be doomed.
“City Lord, are you worried about the Base City upgrade?” Wei Qing handed him an expensive cigarette from the Vermilion Bird Alliance.
“Indeed.” Shangguan Yunyang took the cigarette and sighed.
“Actually, City Lord, you don’t need to worry about that,” Wei Qing said while lighting the cigarette for him. “Even if the Lin family’s issue isn’t resolved, Yunyang City can still advance to a Tier-3 Base City.”
“Vice City Lord Wei, you must be joking, right?”
Shangguan Yunyang chuckled and exhaled a puff of smoke.
Even if Wei Qing wanted to flatter him, he shouldn’t be so blatantly absurd.
That said, despite being older, Wei Qing was his trusted friend, having fought alongside him for years.
“City Lord, I’m telling the truth.”
Wei Qing looked serious, with a hint of joy in his eyes.
“Oh?” Shangguan Yunyang became curious.
Judging by Wei Qing’s expression, he wasn’t just flattering him.
But even without the Lin family’s troubles, Yunyang City was still 70 political achievement points short of the Tier-3 upgrade!
“Tell me, what’s going on?”
Wei Qing’s face was filled with excitement. “City Lord, I have great news! Our Yunyang City has produced a super genius! At just 17 years old, he has already reached the peak of the One-Star level!”
“What?!”
Shangguan Yunyang’s hand trembled with excitement, nearly dropping his cigarette.
Then, he asked in astonishment, “Is this true? A 17-year-old at the peak of One-Star?”
“Absolutely true! I saw it with my own eyes. Oh, and Xixi was there too—she saw it as well.”
Wei Qing was still elated from the discovery of Qin Feng, a genius that had thrilled him all afternoon.
“Tsk tsk! A 17-year-old at One-Star peak! His talent surpasses mine! This is incredible!”
Shangguan Yunyang took a deep drag of his cigarette, completely exhilarated.
Such a genius, once reported to the Alliance, would earn a huge political merit reward.
In the current era, humanity faced external threats from the Star Beast Race and internal competition among the seven major alliances.
All alliances desperately sought talented individuals.
A genius elementalist like this would be fiercely contested by all sides.
Wei Qing added excitedly, “City Lord, this young man isn’t just incredibly gifted in cultivation—his combat skills are at a godly level!”
“He has extraordinary combat skills too?” Shangguan Yunyang was even more thrilled.
The major alliances valued combat ability so highly that they created a Global Combat Network to train and scout exceptional fighters.
After all, no matter how talented someone was, their true strength was tested in real battles.
Even those with average talent but exceptional combat abilities could receive priority training from the Alliance.
And if someone had both extraordinary talent and top-tier combat skills, they would shine like a star—becoming a national treasure of the Alliance!
“Just how strong is this young man’s combat ability?” Shangguan Yunyang asked impatiently.
Wei Qing grinned smugly. “Heh! You might not believe this, but with his combat skills alone, he defeated Lin Fuhai!”
Snap!
Shangguan Yunyang was so shocked that he dropped his cigarette.
His mouth fell open.
My god!
A One-Star peak fighter defeated a Three-Star early-stage expert?!
This is unbelievable!
Such combat talent—he had never heard of anything like it!
Even he himself could never accomplish that.
A moment later, Shangguan Yunyang burst into joyous laughter.
“Haha!! Old Wei, Yunyang City’s luck has arrived! By the way, what’s this young man’s name?”
“His name is Qin Feng!” Wei Qing grinned. “Oh, and there’s a second piece of good news!”
What the hell?! There’s more?
Shangguan Yunyang felt like he was floating.
“Old Wei, spill it!”
“Qin Feng’s little sister is also a combat genius! She isn’t even an elementalist, yet she defeated a One-Star mid-stage elementalist and earned a Level-2 Baron title!”
Shangguan Yunyang’s eyes widened in astonishment.
My god!
Another combat genius?!
Where did this pair of siblings come from?
They are truly Yunyang City’s greatest fortune!
“Hahaha! This is fantastic!” Shangguan Yunyang laughed heartily.
With these two prodigies, Yunyang City’s promotion was guaranteed, even if the Lin family caused trouble!
“Old Wei, why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Shangguan Yunyang playfully scolded.
“Hehe! I was going to report it earlier, but then the Lin family matter happened and delayed me.”
“By the way! Where are Qin Feng and his sister staying? Take me to meet them!” Shangguan Yunyang was eager.
Wei Qing shook his head with a smile. “City Lord, look at the time—it’s nearly midnight. The siblings must be asleep. Let’s visit them tomorrow.”
Shangguan Yunyang smacked his forehead. “I got too excited and forgot the time! All right, we’ll go in the morning. In the meantime, stay here and make sure Lin Jianhao doesn’t slip away.”
“Don’t worry, City Lord. With me watching, he won’t cause any trouble. Oh, by the way, Lin Jianhao said the truth will be revealed at dawn. I wonder what trick he’s playing.”
Shangguan Yunyang sneered. “Let’s wait and see what the Lin family says in the morning. That’s it for tonight.”
After giving his orders, Shangguan Yunyang left in high spirits.
Wei Qing watched his relaxed figure and chuckled.
He knew Shangguan Yunyang too well—this guy was too excited to sleep tonight.