91: What? He's the Grandmaster!

Su Lei's eyes suddenly turned cold, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop a few degrees: "What do you mean?"

Zhao Mingyuan cleared his throat unnaturally, his gaze sweeping over the two children.

"Just a routine check. After all..."

"A seven-year-old Second-Stage Martial Artist, this is the first case in history. We need to rule out the possibility of drug enhancement."

This sentence was like a drop of water falling into a hot oil pan, instantly causing a stir.

Several Martial Artists whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Su Lei's family becoming complex.

The air in the corridor seemed to solidify.

Su Lei's eyes were as sharp as knife blades.

Fine beads of sweat seeped from Zhao Mingyuan's forehead, but he still forced himself to stand straight.

"Even if you are a Martial Master..." His Adam's apple bobbed, his voice dry, "In the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance, you still have to obey..."

"Shut up!"

A thunderous roar exploded from the end of the corridor. Everyone turned their heads in unison, only to see an old man with a youthful complexion and white hair striding over like a Dragon and a tiger.

With each step, a faint blue ripple spread across the ground, melting away all of Li Xue凝's lingering frost.

"President Wang..." Zhao Mingyuan's face instantly turned ashen.

Wang Yue didn't even look at him, walking directly in front of Su Lei, a smile blooming on his bronze-colored face: "Chen Xuan mentioned you to me, that kid."

When he turned, Elder Wang's smile instantly vanished: "Zhao Mingyuan, do you know who is standing in front of you?"

"His children would cheat? What are you kidding about?!"

"Grand... Grandmaster?!" Zhao Mingyuan suddenly looked up, staring at Su Lei in disbelief, thinking he had misheard.

Seeing President Wang's stern gaze, his face instantly turned pale.

His legs went weak, and he almost knelt to the ground.

Around them, there were also gasps of cold air.

Elder Wang snorted: "Still not going to prepare the documents?"

Watching Zhao Mingyuan's stumbling retreat, Su Lei shook his head and said, "Elder Wang exaggerates. I've only just entered this realm, and my Protective Aura has only just formed a wisp."

"Don't give me that." Elder Wang's ancient eyes gleamed, "Old man Chen Xuan told me personally that your combat power has completely surpassed a First-Stage Grandmaster. If the two of you were to fight to the death, he would definitely be the one to die."

This sentence exploded like a bomb, shocking everyone.

A Martial Artist in the corner who was drinking water directly spat it out, choking until his face was red.

Li Xue凝 covered her mouth and gasped, while the two little ones blinked their eyes innocently, not understanding why the adults were so excited.

Su Lei smiled, but said nothing.

Elder Wang suddenly lowered his voice: "Oh, by the way, there's a big matter recently..."

He glanced at the people around, who had pricked up their ears, and frowned slightly, "Let's talk in my office."

The door to Wang Yue's office was carved from a single piece of profound ironwood, emitting a faint sandalwood scent when pushed open.

The interior decor was simple, with only a holographic projector on the mahogany desk.

"Sit." Elder Wang snapped his fingers, lighting the agarwood in the corner, and the smoke condensed into nine small Dragons in the air.

"Three days ago, we discovered a ruin in the Western Mountains, named Kunlun Ruins."

Elder Wang's finger gently tapped the desk, and the holographic projection instantly switched to a 3D map of the Kunlun Mountains.

A grotesque crack split the main peak's east side, surrounded by blood-red energy ripples.

Elder Wang's withered finger lightly traced the sandalwood desktop, and a holographic projection immediately appeared in the air.

In the image, several ferocious Yao Beasts were tearing at something in a dark cave.

Their shells gleamed with a metallic luster, and corrosive saliva constantly dripped from their fangs, burning wisps of green smoke into the ground.

"According to the reports from the three exploration teams," Elder Wang's voice deepened a few shades, "at least five General-level Yao Beasts have been discovered."

The image suddenly trembled violently, as if the cameraman was fleeing in a panic.

The final image froze on a blurry black shadow.

Those crimson vertical pupils, even through the screen, sent a bone-chilling sensation.

"That's right." Elder Wang stroked his grizzled beard, "An ordinary Martial Master going there would probably not even have a chance to escape."

Su Lei nodded lightly, "I didn't expect the Martial Alliance Association's investigation to have delved this deep."

This intelligence was two full days earlier than what Wang Kai had sent from the military.

The Western Military Region had also discovered abnormal energy fluctuations in the Kunlun Mountains.

However, they had not yet officially begun investigation work.

Elder Wang picked up the celadon teacup, and the swirling steam blurred the wrinkles on his face.

"The Martial Alliance Association is spread across the nine provinces, with over twenty offices in the Imperial Capital alone."

The teacup lid gently tapped the rim, making a crisp sound.

"Those idle Martial Artists are like ants; they always discover the honey first."

Su Lei nodded noncommittally.

The military's actions were indeed more cautious; every time they opened up new territory, it required layers of approval, and the deployment of heavy equipment needed to be reported in advance.

In comparison, the Martial Alliance's free exploration mode was indeed more efficient.

"But this place," Su Lei suddenly leaned forward, the blue light of the projection casting varying shadows on his chiseled face, "is within the jurisdiction of the Western Military Region." His voice was very soft, yet it carried an undeniable power, "According to the 'Federal Resource Development Law,' it should be led by the military."

Elder Wang's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, and the surface of the water in the teacup rippled slightly.

The air between them seemed to suddenly solidify, and even the holographic projection experienced a momentary lag.

"But we discovered it first this time." Elder Wang put down the teacup, the porcelain making a soft sound as it touched the wooden table.

Su Lei suddenly smiled, a smile that seemed to lower the temperature of the office by several degrees.

"It seems there's something in there that even your Martial Alliance can't refuse."

After a moment of silence, Elder Wang sighed softly.

"Chen Xuan is my proud disciple, and he speaks so highly of you. So I want to invite you to join this pioneering effort."

After he finished speaking, the projection immediately switched to a 3D stereogram.

At the center of the image was a deep fissure, with flickering blue lights within.

"This is footage that just came back this morning." He zoomed in on a detail, and those blue crystal clusters emitted a dreamlike glow in the darkness.

"We call it—"

"star marrow crystals." Su Lei suddenly interrupted.

His pupils contracted slightly, and his right hand unconsciously touched the damaged hero's badge on his chest.

This badge not only subtly strengthened his physique and nourished his spirit, but it also contained extremely powerful energy.

If not for it, he would probably have died at the hands of experimental subject PX-2.

And the most crucial part of this badge was its internal blue core—

star marrow crystals!

Seeing Su Lei's expression, Elder Wang nodded lightly.

"It seems you also understand its value."

"Indeed, this Ore is the most crucial Materials for making hero badges. It is extremely rare, and calling it priceless is no exaggeration."

Su Lei suddenly curled his lips, "I'm in for this pioneering effort. But..."

"But what?" Elder Wang's fingers unconsciously tightened around the teacup, and fine cracks appeared on the celadon surface.

"I'll be in charge." Su Lei's voice was frighteningly calm.

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