C60 Xiao Pei Yuan Dan

"Liu Yan, you can't look at it that way. Sure, I'm eager to get my hands on the Xiao Pei Yuan Dan too, but think about it—if we get the underground racetrack up and running, with our resources, we'll be rolling in wealth. Then, getting more Xiao Pei Yuan Dan will be a breeze. We've got to keep our eyes on the prize."

At that moment, Yi Xue from Oriental Pharmaceutical Industry put on a woeful face and said, "To secure the Xiao Pei Yuan Dan this time, I really put one over on my dad. When he finds out it was me, he's going to be furious."

"Oh, please! Your dad wouldn't lay a finger on you. He'd be thanking his lucky stars if you spared him the trouble," the man next to her retorted, seeing right through her act.

Young Li gestured dismissively and added, "Look, what's done is done, no point in second-guessing. The Xiao Pei Yuan Dan is a rarity. Even someone like Hanyu Dingsheng won't find it easily. Rumor has it he's reached the pinnacle of the fifth level as a Martial Cultivator and is now struggling with the sixth level's bottleneck. He must be desperate for the Xiao Pei Yuan Dan's boost. Our assistance now is like delivering coal in a snowstorm. And even if he doesn't help us with the racetrack, owing us a favor could pay off even more down the line."

Young Li's foresight truly surpassed that of the other wealthy heirs in the room, and the intricacies of this situation suggested the influence of his father's hand might be at play.

"What? Hanyu Dingsheng is only eighteen and already at the fifth level's peak?" another young man asked incredulously.

That young man was Tang Yi, the 22-year-old son of the director from the Zhonghai City branch of the Wanke Commercial Group. A passionate fan of Ancient Martial Arts, he had only reached the peak of the third level himself. Young Li was a bit further along, having just broken into the fourth level, and Yi Xue had only just crossed into the third level.

Their achievements, towering above the average Martial Cultivator, were the fruits of their affluent backgrounds, natural talent, and training from dedicated martial arts masters. Yet, even these standout individuals paled in comparison to Hanyu Dingsheng.

"Let's not measure ourselves against him—it's demoralizing," Yi Xue pouted.

Young Li continued, "Exactly. His family might not be in politics or business, but they wield control over nearly a quarter of the underground forces in the Chinese Region. We're not in the same league."

The lineage and stature of these young people were indeed significant, but when stacked against the might of Hanyu Dingsheng's realm, they were dwarfed in comparison.

One shouldn't underestimate the power of controlling a quarter of the underground forces in the Chinese Region. Those who knew the true depth of these waters understood that even a small ripple from this force could topple many of the so-called business and political heavyweights.

The chatter among the group piqued the interest of Hanyu Xiaotian, who initially just wanted to indulge in some gossip. "Hanyu Dingsheng? Is that a member of a branch family? It sounds like Hanyu Dingsheng is gearing up to compete in the family's Soaring Dragon Martial Meet. And here we have these young heirs and heiresses eagerly bringing gifts, seemingly with the hope of getting him to handle some matters for them."

"Hanyu Dingsheng should be here any minute now. I'll go greet him; you all stay put," said the young man known as Young Li, rising from his seat and departing.