Chapter 449: Clue (3k)
“Of course, if not for that, the school wouldn’t have specifically dispatched me to Bear Country for investigation.”
Su Ze stopped and explained, then turned to Su Jiu with some confusion, not understanding why the other party suddenly brought this up.
“Why is cousin asking this?”
“Does cousin know about a creature called Fen Shuangluan?”
Smiling, Su Jiu took out a yellowed notebook from her ring, turned it to the very last page, revealing the professor’s notes, and handed it over.
“Fen Shuangluan? How do you know about this monster?”
Taking the notebook, Su Ze scanned the English text and looked at the drawing. He muttered “As expected…” his eyes gradually becoming solemn. After a long while, he slowly looked up at Su Jiu, “It’s not a species, but an individual. Our Imperial Capital University’s monster laboratory has remnant feathers of this monster. During the last international seminar, many great scholars speculated that this monster evolved from a Great Demon that surpasses War Gods.”
“Surpassing War God level…”
Su Jiu thought of the incomplete feather of that God Spa, and felt a sense of understanding. The Great Demon Su Ze mentioned must be that God Spa. However, she couldn’t say she found the notebook by picking up a corpse. She then revealed a shy smile and said softly, “This notebook was given to me by a senior from Cambridge University. Because I told him that I need special feathers when I awaken my bloodline, so cousin can see that it contains some avian monsters.”
Hearing Su Jiu’s words, Su Ze was stunned at first, then he carefully examined his cute cousin, frowned, and muttered to himself, “Uncle San’s bloodline is A-class Ice Cicada, he definitely wouldn’t use something of such high-end bloodline. As for me, I have S-class Wind Spirit bloodline, and even if I break through to Battle King, I would only use ordinary War God level materials.”
“Could Aunt San’s bloodline be particularly advanced? Cousin Su Jiu, are you a Chosen One?”
Dual S-rank bloodlines are called Chosen Ones, bloodlines close to triple S are called near-divine bloodlines, and triple S rank is true divine bloodline, with only a few appearing in human history.
“No, a mere Chosen One wouldn’t need something this advanced to improve… you would also need to reach a certain strength of power to withstand it.”
He then discovered a “blind spot,” shook his head, and muttered to himself. Finally, he looked at Su Jiu with a shocked yet certain expression, replying in a voice he himself hardly believed,
“You are not just a Chosen One, and it’s not your first awakening. Cousin, what level are you exactly…”
Facing Su Ze’s question, Su Jiu was somewhat surprised. She didn’t expect her eldest cousin to think of this. After a pause, she smiled and replied, “It is indeed my mother’s bloodline. As for the level… High-ranking War General Level. I broke through and awakened once when I was at War General Level, and was just a little short of stepping into Half-step War King Level. These Fen Shuangluan feathers are what I need when I break through to Battle King.”
“High-ranking War General? Cousin Su Jiu, you are indeed hiding your strength. You are only in your first year of university and have already reached a cultivation level that others only have upon graduation.”
A trace of admiration flashed in Su Ze’s eyes, but there was still a hint of doubt. Although that was the case, he didn’t know why he couldn’t probe her strength.
After his admiration, he remembered what Su Jiu had said earlier. He frowned, handed the notebook back, and then said in a low voice, “Cousin Su Jiu, according to some exchanges back then, Fen Shuangluan was worshipped as the totem of several large towns west of the Khachak Line in Bear Country. Its feathers are not unobtainable.”
“More than forty years ago, someone received its blessing through a special channel and their strength reached War God level! If I remember correctly, that person’s name seemed to be…”
“Catherine Loan, who once served as the Frost Executive, similar to our Dragon Hunter Commander, in Los City.”
Hearing the name “Catherine,” Su Jiu was stunned, recalling the encounter in that tragic country, where there was a group of musicians with obsessions. However, this surname was not uncommon, and it might just be a coincidence.
She quickly came back to her senses and hurriedly thanked Su Ze, “Thank you.”
If not for his guidance, she would probably have explored it slowly through local rumors, but now it saved a lot of trouble.
Su Jiu now had her plans. After the new year, she would first help Bai Zhi complete her extreme challenge to ensure her safety, then claim the reward from Dream Cloud Pool, and only then explore the whereabouts of Fen Shuangluan…
As for the dealings with the Ancient God Sect, the current timeline had just begun and would slowly enter its climax in more than a month. Her strength was still far from those Demigods or even War God-level Ferrymen. Ascending to Half-King Level was already imminent.
While Su Jiu and Su Ze were talking, the sound of little footsteps was heard. Su Mengmeng ran over in a hurry, glanced at Su Jiu, then looked at Su Ze with shining eyes and giggled, “Brother, some people in black clothes brought gifts with intermediate magic crystals, saying it’s a year-end welfare from the unit. Grandpa is so happy he can’t stop smiling and told you to go meet the people from the unit.”
“People from the unit??”
Hearing Su Mengmeng’s words, Su Ze was completely bewildered. He had only become a university teacher not long ago. Who would come to celebrate for him?
“Isn’t it? Those people said they were instructed by their leader to bring gifts to a designated person.”
Seeing Su Ze’s reaction, Su Mengmeng tilted her head, her single ponytail almost touching the ground. She then straightened up and tugged on Su Ze’s sleeve, shaking it back and forth.
“How about we go take a look together?”
At this moment, Su Jiu chimed in at the opportune moment. She was slightly surprised, “People in black clothes… bringing intermediate magic crystals. When did the Su family gain such prestige?”
Su Ze nodded, feeling a bit puzzled. Could someone really be sending him gifts?
Seeing him nod, Su Jiu ran to the entrance, poked Bai Zhi’s cheek, which was puffed up with air, and then chuckled, pulling her hand as they walked towards the hall.
The group passed through the magic crystal lamp cluster, turned two corridors, and finally stopped before a hall that occupied a vast area.
Unlike the other buildings around, this house was exceptionally large, the largest they had seen since entering the gate. Moreover, this hall even had servants standing in two rows at the entrance, and the ear-piercing sounds from before were barely audible, giving it a sense of tranquility.
“Let’s go, let’s go in together.”
Standing outside the door, Su Jiu glanced at the Little Flower Fairy, who had transformed from “Little Fool” to “Miss Bai,” and found it amusing. She led her by the hand and slowly stepped into the red wooden doorframe.
This little fool is becoming more and more interesting.
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept past her. Su Mengmeng, transformed into a “donkey like the wind,” rushed into the hall noisily, surprising both Bai Zhi and Su Jiu. They soon followed.
“Su Mengmeng, be serious. These are your brother’s colleagues. It’s about whether you can get into Imperial Capital University in the future.”
As soon as they entered the hall, a sharp gaze shot over. In an instant, Su Mengmeng’s body trembled, and her face turned slightly pale. She felt immense pressure suddenly bearing down on her, making it difficult to breathe.
“Cough, cough, Patriarch Su… don’t treat the juniors like this, and we are really not from the Imperial Capital University admissions office.”
However, after a light cough, the pressure dissipated like a gentle breeze. A young man in a black suit sitting in the master chair on the right slowly stood up and waved his hand.
Hearing this, the white-haired middle-aged man in the yellowish-brown shirt, who was seated in the main position in the middle, snorted and glanced at a beautiful woman on the left side. He said solemnly, “Control her, don’t embarrass yourself in front of others.”
“Mengmeng, it’s normal for her to be young and ignorant. No need to get so angry.”
The beautiful woman nodded helplessly, pulled the stunned Su Mengmeng into her arms, and tapped her head, reprimanding her in a low voice.
At this moment, the white-haired middle-aged man, who was Su Jiu’s grandfather, Su Zhou, glanced at Su Jiu. He was slightly taken aback, then quite pleased with their etiquette. He smiled and asked, “You are A-guo’s daughters, right? We haven’t seen each other for several years.”
Weren’t they siblings before? Did he remember incorrectly?
The two nodded. If Bai Zhi married in, she would be half a daughter.
“Can’t see through it? Is it an alchemical item? Old San has been quite prosperous these years.”
After examining both of them, Su Zhou looked at Su Jiu with surprise and then waved to the left. He laughed loudly, “Since you two are here, sit down. If there’s a chance later, we might even be able to chat with these Imperial Capital University teachers.”
Su Jiu and Su Ze thanked them and sat down, attended by the beautiful woman.
The young man in black who was about to sit down twitched his lips upon hearing this and quickly stepped to the center of the hall to explain, “Patriarch Su, we are truly not teachers from Imperial Capital University. Our unit simply asked us to deliver gifts due to proximity.”
Hearing this, Su Zhou still looked disbelieving and turned to look at Su Ze, who was still standing in place, only to find him shaking his head.
“But these gifts…”
He frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the ten intermediate magic crystals and a few half-king level herbs placed in the small gift boxes. He was somewhat surprised, as no one in the family had such capability.
His old friends were all very stingy, who would be willing to give such things.
The young man in black understood Su Zhou’s meaning and found it somewhat amusing. The elder might have recognized the gift-giver. He then put on a serious expression, cupped his fists, and said, “We are representing the Dragon Hunter Alliance to deliver New Year greetings to [Jiu], Senior Su Jiu from your family. You can call her over now to explain.”
