Chapter 24: Family Banquet

Chapter 24: Family Banquet

"Twelfth level?"

"first stage, twelfth level?"

The president of the Evolver Association was somewhat dumbfounded.

It wasn't that he was surprised by the first stage, twelfth level itself.

Although a first stage, twelfth level Evolver was powerful, even placed across the entire Dongning City, they were still in the absolute top tier.

However, the president of the Evolver Association had an extraordinary background, and having reached his position, he had even seen true second-stage Evolvers.

What shocked the president of the Evolver Association was that Lin Yuan had the strength of the first stage, twelfth level on his very first visit to register?

It should be known that the transformation of an Evolver's strength also required a step-by-step progression.

It was impossible to be at the first stage today and suddenly jump to the second stage tomorrow.

The Cosmic Human Alliance had extremely strict standards for classifying the strength of graded Evolvers.

Compared to a first-stage Evolver, just the energy fluctuations within a second-stage Evolver's body differed by a hundredfold.

Such a huge gap was difficult to cross in a short period of time.

Yet Lin Yuan had the strength of the first stage, twelfth level the first time he came to the Association to register.

Regarding this, the president of the Evolver Association had two speculations.

First, Lin Yuan was very good at holding back.

He had become an Evolver long ago, but simply refused to come and register, holding back until now, holding out until he reached the strength of the first stage, twelfth level.

This possibility wasn't very high.

Given the Human Alliance's control over Evolvers,

an unregistered Evolver who arbitrarily displayed their strength would Face punishment if discovered.

Even if Lin Yuan used his Second-Class Citizen privilege to be exempt from punishment, the president of the Evolver Association would naturally have known about it.

It was impossible to be completely unaware of it until now.

As for the second speculation, it was that Lin Yuan's evolutionary talent was abnormally terrifying.

Going from the first stage, first level to the twelfth level might have only taken a few years, or even less than a decade.

Combined with the Human Alliance's life-extension technology, first-stage Evolvers could easily live to be five hundred years old, so a few years naturally meant nothing.

The president of the Evolver Association leaned toward the second speculation.

Compared to the association president's calm analysis and contemplation,

Zhu Qianqian beside him opened her mouth slightly.

Goodness.

This was a twelfth-level Evolver.

She, Zhu Qianqian, had been working here for almost two years.

This was her first time seeing a twelfth-level Evolver.

In a place like Dongning City, a first stage, twelfth level Evolver was already considered the ceiling; their numbers rivaled those of Second-Class Citizens, and they weren't someone you could see just anywhere.

Furthermore, this twelfth-level Evolver was Lin Yuan, who looked no different from an ordinary person.

This contrast made Zhu Qianqian find it even more unbelievable.

You must know that according to the standard combat power of a first stage, twelfth level Evolver officially announced, a single strike was enough to destroy a building dozens of meters high.

Just thinking about such immense power contained within Lin Yuan's body made Zhu Qianqian feel it was inconceivable.

"Let's go."

"Go welcome Mr. Lin."

The president of the Evolver Association only spent two breaths thinking.

He decided to personally head to the assessment room and wait for Lin Yuan to appear.

Initially, the president only planned to meet Lin Yuan and build a good relationship with him.

But now, having deduced the other party's terrifying Evolver talent, the president felt he needed to lower his stance a bit.

Assessment room.

Lin Yuan opened his eyes and rose from the Virtual World cabin.

"What a pity."

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.

After defeating the twelfth opponent, the assessment space naturally condensed a second-stage opponent.

Lin Yuan didn't exit either, instead wanting to see how much of a gap there was between himself and those second-stage Evolvers.

The result was self-evident.

Lasting only three moves, Lin Yuan was defeated.

"Second stage."

Countless flashes of inspiration suddenly crossed Lin Yuan's mind. Under the blessing of his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, he actually began to slowly comprehend the subsequent path.

Just by going through a battle with a second-stage Evolver, he began to comprehend the essence of the second stage. If word of this got out, goodness knows how many Evolvers would smash their heads against a wall in despair.

Compared to Lin Yuan, the vast majority of Evolvers seemed to have lived their lives in vain.

But for Lin Yuan, this was quite ordinary.

Under his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, Lin Yuan was in a state of Epiphany at all times.

Even without fighting second-stage Evolvers, comprehending the second-stage Realm was an inevitable matter, merely a matter of sooner or later.

"The direction is roughly there; within five years, a Breakthrough can be achieved."

A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's Face.

Coming to the Evolver Association this time was truly the right choice.

Not only did he conveniently register, but he also gained enlightenment on the path ahead.

Snap.

Lin Yuan pushed open the door.

And saw Zhu Qianqian standing outside with a middle-aged man.

"Mr. Lin, this is our president."

Zhu Qianqian immediately introduced.

"President?"

Lin Yuan looked toward the middle-aged man.

The president of the Evolver Association was definitely a big figure, likely ranking in the top five across the entire Dongning City.

"My surname is Liao."

The middle-aged man stepped forward and said cordially.

"What president or non-president? I'm just a few years older than Mr. Lin. If Mr. Lin doesn't mind, you can directly call me Brother Liao."

President Liao said warmly.

The two chatted for a while.

Then Lin Yuan got up to take his leave.

President Liao personally escorted Lin Yuan out to the door.

The next day.

Lin Yuan returned home.

"Tomorrow, be sweeter with your words. Although you're an Evolver now, you can't act too cold either. Those are all relatives. Even as an Evolver, you need to understand social tact; you might need those relatives to help in the future."

Mother Lu Qiong reminded Lin Yuan while cooking.

"I know."

Lin Yuan finished his sister's cake in two bites, then cast his gaze onto the large bag of snacks beside it.

Tomorrow was the day of the family banquet. By then, Lin Yuan's distant relatives would come over to congratulate Lin Yuan on becoming an Evolver while also making it convenient for everyone to gather.

Lin Yuan naturally remembered this matter; a few days ago, his father Lin Shoucheng had mentioned it to him.

"Hey, Old Lin, do you think we should book a few tables at the Starry Hotel?"

Mother Lu Qiong said with some hesitation.

The reason for this was that the Starry Hotel was one of the highest-specification hotels in Donghai City. Booking a table there cost the equivalent of several months' salary for father Lin Shoucheng.

Lu Qiong was truly a bit reluctant to part with the money.

"Book it, of course we have to book it at Starry."

Father Lin Shoucheng replied without even thinking.

"This time, Uncle Nian specially invited Lin Hao. He is the secretary of some bureau chief in our Dongning City, so we mustn't lose Face for Xiaoyuan."

Lin Shoucheng said.

"Lin Hao…"

Mother Lu Qiong was somewhat dazed.

Given Lin Hao's social status, he and their family could completely be considered as belonging to two different classes.

Ordinarily, Lin Shoucheng didn't even have the opportunity to see Lin Hao.

Never had she expected that this time, because Lin Yuan became an Evolver, this big Buddha was actually invited over.

"Then we really have to book it at Starry."

Lu Qiong nodded and said.

In her simple concept, since Lin Hao was willing to spare the time to come over, their family naturally had to treat him well.

Spending a bit more money was also as it should be.

Dongning City.

In a luxurious mansion.

Chu Shiyu stood there with his head lowered.

Sitting in front of him was a bearded man.

"You went to investigate information related to your classmate, but ended up being warned by the main consciousness of the Goddess of Wisdom?"

The bearded man asked again with a solemn expression.

"Yes."

"Grandfather, I didn't mean to."

Chu Shiyu was so scared his Face turned pale, and his legs were faintly trembling.

The bearded man sitting before him was none other than the founder of the Chu Group.

Today he was suddenly called over to be asked why he was warned by the Goddess of Wisdom.

Chu Shiyu could only answer truthfully.

"Whether this incident was intentional or not is trivial. Being able to receive this level of personal information protection from the Goddess of Wisdom means your classmate's background is not simple."

"Although you weren't targeting him at the time, if he cares about it in his heart, it'll be troublesome."

"Tomorrow, tomorrow I will take you to visit your classmate's home."

The bearded man made up his mind.

It wasn't his fault for taking it so seriously; the severity of the matter truly exceeded imagination.

That was the Goddess of Wisdom who ruled over the entire Cosmic Human Alliance! Even someone as lofty as a Star Master had to be cautious, let alone his Chu family.

Facing anything related to the Goddess of Wisdom, no amount of caution could be considered excessive.

"Alright, alright—"

Chu Shiyu replied with gritted teeth.

At another manor.

Huo Qingyao stood straight, having a video communication with a majestic-looking man wearing military uniform.

"The Goddess of Wisdom ah… That classmate of yours is probably already listed on the Goddess's key attention list."

"In the future, he will definitely have great development."

On the other end of the video communication, the majestic man in military uniform said slowly.

"Great development…"

Huo Qingyao shrank his head back a little.

Being evaluated this way by his eldest uncle showed that Lin Yuan's future achievements would far from be limited by a mere Dongning City.

"You brat really know how to cause trouble."

"Very well, I'll make a trip for you."

"No matter what kind of development your classmate has in the future, first of all, the relationship between the two of you must be eased."

"The other day you boasted shamelessly, saying you wanted to mobilize the draft list. To anyone with a bit of discernment, that was sheer boasting."

"Tomorrow I will take you to apologize to him."

"I don't ask for a good relationship, but at least we mustn't make an enemy of him."

The man in military uniform on the other end of the video communication spoke.

Evolver Association.

President Liao sat in his chair.

Before long.

The secretary walked in.

"Has the origin of that Mr. Lin been investigated clearly?"

President Liao looked up and asked.

"President, Mr. Lin Yuan's personal information is sealed by the Goddess of Wisdom. I didn't dare to continue investigating, fearing something would go wrong."

The secretary said directly.

"The Goddess's seal?"

President Liao's expression was solemn.

How could the dignified Goddess of Wisdom specifically seal a citizen's information? Even if he was a Second-Class Citizen, it wouldn't be reasonable.

There must be reasons from other aspects.

"However, although we couldn't investigate Mr. Lin Yuan, we managed to inquire about his parents."

"Mr. Lin's parents are people of Dongning City, native-born, and have nothing to do with other places."

The secretary suddenly said.

"That is to say, Mr. Lin is also a person of Dongning City?"

A flash of brilliance crossed President Liao's eyes.

"The president means…?"

Seeing this, the secretary immediately guessed something and couldn't help asking.

"Whether it can work out or not, we still have to go ask personally."

"Like this, push away tomorrow's matters; I will personally make a trip to Mr. Lin's home to discuss things with him in detail."

President Liao said solemnly.