C12 The Furious Lau Kuang Descended!!

"Su Yu!"

With Director Zhou's call, the once bustling hall fell into a hushed silence.

The name Su Yu seemed to wield a magical power, compelling everyone to fix their gaze on the young man in white at the counter, their eyes wide with astonishment.

"Su Yu... Is that the same young man President Lau took a special interest in a few days ago?"

"Yes, I've heard rumors of a prodigy named Su Yu emerging in Hengcheng recently, but I never laid eyes on him. I assumed it was just a tall tale, yet here he is in the flesh!"

"With Su Yu's appearance, does this mean the record for Hengcheng's youngest Martial Cultivator has been shattered?"

The crowd buzzed with speculation.

Word had spread through the Martial Artist Association that Su Yu had broken a record in Hengcheng that stood for decades, if not centuries.

But since most had never seen Su Yu, they dismissed the news with a chuckle.

No waves were made within the Martial Artist Association; in this day and age, false rumors were all too common.

Moreover, without confirmation from a high-ranking member like Lau Kuang, the majority wrote it off as fiction.

Yet, against all odds, the legendary Su Yu had appeared.

Now, the idea of Su Yu seeking out Lau Kuang didn't seem far-fetched.

After all, for a talent who had broken a century-old record in Hengcheng, requesting a meeting with Lau Kuang was hardly excessive.

To be frank, once Su Yu came into his own, surpassing Lau Kuang was all but guaranteed.

Director Zhou's breath quickened with the realization.

He hastened to say,

"President Lau has given his word; if you wish to see him, no appointment is necessary. Just head on up. Follow me!"

In that moment, Director Zhou's demeanor towards Su Yu underwent a complete transformation.

Gone was the playful banter of before; now, he was utterly earnest.

There was no choice; Su Yu was now Hengcheng's premier genius. Fostering a relationship with him at this juncture could reap boundless benefits in the future.

Su Yu nodded, matching Director Zhou's pace as they ascended the stairs.

Even after Su Yu's figure vanished into the upper levels, the hall of the Martial Artist Association remained eerily quiet.

The young woman at the counter was positively thrilled.

Whipping out her phone, she quickly shared an update on her WeChat Moments.

"Met Su Yu in person today—so handsome!"

She even included a selfie...

Ah, women!

Shortly thereafter, Director Zhou escorted Su Yu to the entrance of Lau Kuang's office and knocked on the imposing door.

Lau Kuang's robust voice resonated from within.

"Come in!"

With Lau Kuang's consent, Director Zhou opened the door and ushered Su Yu inside.

Upon entering, Su Yu was greeted by the sight of Lau Kuang, seated confidently on the sofa, his attention fixed on the stack of documents on his desk.

Catching sight of Su Yu, Lau Kuang's face broke into a smile.

"What stroke of luck brings our young prodigy here today?"

He rose to greet Su Yu, his demeanor warm and welcoming.

Director Zhou, standing to the side, couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.

Even as one of the most influential figures beneath the dual presidency of the Martial Artist Association, he had never been on the receiving end of such warmth from Lau Kuang.

And here was Su Yu, a newcomer to the Martial Cultivator Realm, receiving a reception that even Director Zhou envied.

But it was undeniable—Su Yu was the youngest Martial Cultivator Hengcheng had seen in a century.

Certainly, Hengcheng was no stranger to talent. Each year during the college entrance exams, a handful, sometimes even twenty or more, would rise to the Quasi Martial Cultivator Realm.

Yet, not once in a hundred years had someone ascended to the Martial Cultivator Realm during those exams.

Su Yu was the first.

Upon seeing Lau Kuang, Su Yu exhaled in relief, his expression turning grave as he cast a discreet glance at Director Zhou.

This subtle gesture did not escape Lau Kuang, whose smile slowly faded into a serene calm.

With hands clasped behind his back, Lau Kuang spoke with a tranquil authority.

"Rest assured, Director Zhou is one of my own. Speak freely about whatever is on your mind."

Reassured by Lau Kuang's words, Su Yu breathed easier.

It wasn't without reason that he was cautious—Lee's Group wielded significant influence in Hengcheng.

Moreover, Lee Tianhe himself was a Martial Cultivator at the Blood Refining Stage, ranking among the city's most formidable warriors.

Getting the Martial Artist Association to take action against Lee Tianhe is going to be quite the challenge. And who's to say there aren't any members within the Association who are cozy with Lee's Group?

Su Yu might have the synthesis column and his future growth is inevitable, but at the moment, he's just a minor player. Caution is the order of the day.

He then shared the incident about how Lee Loong and three Blood Essence Stage Martial Cultivators from Lee's Group had tried to ambush him.

"...That's the situation."

Once Su Yu had finished recounting the events, he saw President Lau's complexion turn a shade of stormy gray.

Thud!

President Lau's fist came crashing down on the table, which immediately splintered with cracks.

It seemed as though a mere breeze could scatter the now fragile, cracked table.

Director Zhou, standing nearby, furrowed his brows deeply, his face a picture of grim displeasure.

"Lee's Group..."

President Lau inhaled sharply, his anger giving way to a bitter laugh.

"Remarkable. A minor group thinks they can flout the Martial Artist Association's rules just because they have a Martial Cultivator at the Blood Refining Stage?"

"Director Zhou!"

President Lau's voice thundered.

"Take the other directors and bring me Lee Tianhe!"

Director Zhou's face was etched with resolve. Accustomed to Lau's temperament after years of working together, he immediately grasped the depth of Lau's fury and responded without delay.

"Understood!"

With that, he left President Lau's office.

Su Yu watched President Lau, a mix of surprise and hesitation in his eyes, before voicing his concerns.

"President Lau, the Lee's Group has extensive influence in Hengcheng. This course of action, could it possibly..."

His voice trailed off, still tinged with worry, but President Lau's next words swept away all his doubts.

Lau Kuang declared with an air of authority,

"The Lee's Group might have deep roots in Hengcheng, but are they deeper than the Martial Artist Association? Forget a small Lee's Group; even if you combine all the groups in Hengcheng, if they defy the Martial Artist Association's ironclad laws, I, Lau Kuang, will not hesitate to act!"

His resolute stance ignited a sense of fervor in Su Yu's heart.

Just as Su Yu was getting ready to take his leave, Lau Kuang's voice rang out once more.

"By the way, get ready over the next few days. A VIP will be visiting soon. Whether or not you seize this opportunity is entirely up to you!"