49: Chapter 49 Li Changtian’s Reward
“...Not bad. My second son's Family has given my Li Family a Genius.”
Li Changtian scrutinized his granddaughter. The more he looked, the more pleased he was. After so many years, his Li Family finally had a junior with Gold Rank Talent.
For decades, the strongest person in Sea City had one regret: his Li Family only had him as a Legendary Professional.
Although there were only a few Legendary Professionals in the entire Sea City, his regret wasn't truly a regret, as Legendary Martial Artists weren't so easy to Breakthrough.
Li Changtian had five children. Except for his eldest, who died over thirty years ago, his remaining second, third, fourth, and youngest children all had Bronze Rank Talent at best.
With his help, they had all become Gold Rank Professionals, with his second and third children having already reached Gold Rank Ten.
This was their limit, or perhaps his own limit. If he could advance further, he might be able to help others achieve Legendary Rank.
Individual Talent ultimately restricted their development, preventing them from taking the next step. When he reached a higher level, his expectations would no longer be as easily satisfied as merely Breakthrough to Legendary Rank.
As a Gold Rank Talent holder, Li Changtian was very clear about its significance. He owed his current achievements to his own powerful Talent.
However, the Awakening of True Spirit Talent was unpredictable. No matter how he prayed, in these past decades, his Li Family had only produced one descendant with Silver Talent, while many others were only Bronze Rank and Black Iron Rank.
“This is a protective token I made for you, Grandpa. It can withstand one full-strength attack from a Legendary Professional. Also, I've already sent word to the Li Family and the Defense Force. You can just tell them whatever you need…”
Li Changtian naturally valued the Genius of his old Li Family. He took out a simple token and gave it to her.
When Li Xuefei received the token, her Grandpa then gave her a series of special privileges.
In short, apart from her Grandpa Li Changtian, her status was the highest here. Even her own parents, uncles, aunts, and paternal aunts could not refuse her requests.
It could be said that she was now second only to one person in the Li Family, and above everyone else.
“Also, the Family will prepare a dish made from Silver Rank monster ingredients for you every week. Your paternal aunt will become your personal teacher from now on…”
This was not all. Li Changtian continued to say a lot more, and later even pulled his youngest daughter over to be a personal teacher for his granddaughter.
Li Yuxuan, the youngest of the Li Family, was Li Changtian's most beloved daughter. Although her Talent was only Bronze Rank and she was just over forty years old, her Rank had already reached Gold Rank Seven.
Each point demonstrated Li Changtian's emphasis on this Genius granddaughter.
“Thank you, Grandpa!”
Li Xuefei was overwhelmed by the immense surprise and couldn't react for a moment, only vaguely thanking her Grandpa.
A treasure that could defend against a Legendary Rank attack, the ability to command the Defense Force… each of these would take her a considerable amount of time to process.
Especially the last one, her Grandpa actually assigned her paternal aunt to look after her.
She was a strong woman who managed the entire Li Family's finances, and Imperial Garden Pavilion was her property. Li Xuefei had previously been able to consume there for free through her.
It should be noted that there were over a dozen people of her generation in the entire Li Family. If everyone spent like this, eating millions every day, even the large Li Family would not be able to bear it.
“I heard you recruited a young man with [Strength Enhancement] as a teammate. That's a good move. In a dangerous world, it's difficult to go it alone. Powerful companions… But you must be careful not to get too close to that young man. Everything must be focused on improving your strength.
Also…”
After giving various rewards, Li Changtian changed the subject and inquired about his granddaughter's teammate. This was no secret; he could easily find out.
He didn't object to his granddaughter inviting a young man from the Outer City. A Silver Rank Talent of [Strength Enhancement] was also a powerful Talent, and there was a small chance of Breakthrough to Legendary Rank.
Having experienced fifty years of disaster, he knew very well that it was difficult to survive in an increasingly terrifying world by oneself.
If Sea City had only him, it would have been impossible to develop into its current peaceful state. His two other old friends accompanied him.
Although Li Changtian supported his granddaughter in recruiting team members, he still specifically reminded her. His Li Family had finally produced a Genius, and he had to keep a close eye on her, not letting anyone lure her away.
He had already decided that in the future, when his granddaughter reached the appropriate age and strength, he would recruit a live-in son-in-law for her. Recruiting someone with Gold Rank Talent was not out of the question.
With his reputation as the mayor of sea city and the strongest person in Sea City, as long as he spoke, a Gold Rank Talent Genius would probably not be able to refuse this condition.
Because, even with Gold Rank Talent, what then? Over ten Gold Talent holders had appeared over the years, but not many of them could Breakthrough to Legendary Rank.
They might Breakthrough in the future, but with Li Changtian's help, they would undoubtedly reach that step faster and earlier.
“..., Grandpa, what are you thinking? I only value his Talent. How could I possibly~.
The assimilation of the Void Realm is becoming more and more severe. I won't consider such things until I Breakthrough to Legendary Rank.”
Li Changtian's words were so obvious that Li Xuefei naturally knew what her Grandpa was referring to.
Upon hearing these words, the young girl showed no shyness. Instead, she refuted the statement with full confidence.
“Hehe, who knows what the future holds? Since Fei'er has such ambition, Grandpa is not worried. But you still need to be careful…”
Seeing her grand ambition, Li Changtian was even more satisfied with her. This was the Family descendant he had yearned for, not those useless young men who could only rely on him.
Perhaps it was his concern for the continuation of the Family. He wasn't entirely confident that he wouldn't encounter an accident. If an accident truly occurred, what would happen to the Li Family without his protection? He couldn't imagine.
“Okay…”
Facing yet another reminder, Li Xuefei could only nod in response. She hadn't expected her Grandpa, who in her impression was always full of majestic Aura, to be this kind of person.
“Grandpa is not an inflexible person. Since he is your teammate, he will certainly be one of your aids in the future. You can also appropriately invite him to enjoy dishes made from monster ingredients.”
Just when Li Xuefei thought her Grandpa was being somewhat strict, his next words completely changed her perception.
Li Changtian was generous with Geniuses, especially with people close to his granddaughter. He had to give them some help, otherwise, if his granddaughter's Rank increased but her teammate's didn't, then Squad would have no reason to exist.
As someone with experience, he knew very well that only by growing together could trust be cultivated, and only then could he entrust his descendant to her teammates.