His starting point was indeed not low.
In the few days since his return, besides giving some attention to the Thieves Guild, Tao Yu also received several related invitations.
There were ones from senior partners’ firms, the Partners’ Guild, and the administrative office for the newly developed zone in the Inner City.
Tao Yu found it normal, but his family members kept on refreshing their worldview, and by now they had also accepted the reality that their child had shed the ’genius’ title and grown into a ’strong’ individual.
Experience tales at empire
It was precisely because of this actual strength that it was more appropriate for Tao Shi to follow Tao Yu to the new development zone.
"I will strive to awaken a good talent, and then focus on training my inner strength this year."
After the simple birthday celebration, Tao Yu returned to his room.
The trail had gone cold at the Thieves Guild, and though it was unclear who was behind it, actually there were only a few who had the motive and could put forth three hundred thousand Yuan Force, and it was not certain whether it was a private act by someone.
For example, the direct lineage of the guy he had killed, driven by revenge, was no longer considering the loss of benefits.
"Luckily, my parents have started to join the talent plan. If they are driven by revenge, they probably won’t easily risk offending the company until they deal with me."
It’s true that once a person is gone, the respect cools off, but when the person hasn’t left, the tea isn’t so easily chilled!
As long as I am alive, if any trouble befalls my parents, who are nominally protected by the company, a fuss upon my return would at least lead to a proper explanation for me. Even if someone wanted revenge, the cost-efficiency is too low; after all, my family’s strength couldn’t pose much of a threat.
Therefore, all current conflicts would focus on me. As long as I am alive, I am the strongest pillar supporting my family!
"I can’t waste too much time on such matters. My current strength doesn’t allow me to do anything in the Inner City to eliminate potential future threats, so returning to the Abyss to enhance my strength is the most orthodox solution to the problem!"
Tao Yu’s gaze became somewhat intense. Because he was strong, the Thieves Guild issued missions and he directly took them on.
It was precisely because he was strong enough that the internal affairs department of the company sought him out and various organizations competed to woo him!
Strength could solve all problems!
Things that shun the light, when handled, need no consideration!
Tao Yu looked at the pager in his hand that served as a referral token from the Thieves Guild. If you are unappreciative, change your location and I’ll challenge you again...
Having made his decision, Tao Yu checked his equipment once more.
His personal flyer had been returned, maintained and fully charged. Next time he should be able to reach the Central Plains region of the Great Tang directly.
While Tao Yu returned to his room and sat cross-legged, waiting for the final bit of cooldown time, his wrist vibrated.
Tao Yu and the rich girl shared the same birth year, month, and day, so today was her birthday too.
"Should I come pick you up?"
Being a few hours late didn’t matter; on a birthday, of course there should be a birthday celebration...
The prairie was still so vast, with the grass undulating like rolling waves.
Tao Yu appeared on the prairie with a sage-like calm expression, exuding the demeanor of a Grandmaster.
"Although I’ve grown quite familiar with the Grandmaster realm, judging by Bi Xuan’s strength last time, under normal circumstances, I would still be considered an average Grandmaster. However, if I unleash a powerful move, everyone would have a hard time, even Shi Zhixuan would not find it easy to dispel."
"However, the Grandmaster’s realm can indeed be a bit annoying. The primary enhancement of Inherent Time Control is supposed to be speed and assault, but it’s forcibly shifted to a relatively less cost-effective power burst. Time acceleration ignores the effects of inertia, which certainly has both pros and cons."
An eightfold increase in speed, if it can carry the kinetic energy that comes with speed enhancement, that’s a sixty-fourfold amplification!
Regrettably, time acceleration is the result of space-time distortion and isn’t a direct increase of one’s own speed.
Well, there are advantages too, such as preferential treatment regarding air resistance and one’s own mass. You don’t have to face the resistance from a sudden increase in speed, and theoretically, your own speed limit could exceed the speed of light without being affected by mass.
But the speed of light and all that, it’s just too far-fetched...
Tao Yu began to reassemble his personal flight machine, also reflecting on his cognitions following the last confrontation.
Now that he too had obtained the Grandmaster’s realm, he was undoubtedly stronger again.
If he were to face Bi Xuan now, even without activating Inherent Time Control, he could exchange blows, but he would fall into an inferior position.
It’s just that thinking about the Grandmaster realm’s special condition, to some extent, it still counters his own burst, forcibly using the Inherent Time Control meant for speed to enhance power instead.
"I originally thought that even if a Grandmaster’s head fell, they would die, but I never expected it to be so mysterious..."
It’s somewhat similar to the way of utmost sincerity that can be sensed in advance. It’s just not as effective as a direct burst of power.
Having [One Certificate, Forever Valid], I can say that in a one-on-one, I fear no Grandmaster, and if it’s a fight to the death, it’s definitely the other person who will die!
But that might lead to a loss. The cost of Deification in the Longevity Secret is still unknown; I can’t afford to waste it...
"Currently, the most valuable are the three unique books. However, Sword Canon of Mercy might not be suitable. Demon Strategy, on the other hand, is valuable; just a single Dao Heart Demon Seed has cultivated many powerhouses who’ve shattered the void, but unfortunately, it has been dispersed."
"And now I have absolutely no recollection of the location of the Dao Heart Demon Seed. I can attempt to collect the others, but my main focus should still be on the Longevity Secret..."
Tao Yu’s second Deification with the Big Dipper is a top-notch Daoist method. He doesn’t want to waste his Nine Yin True Scripture, so it’s best to find something that is compatible with it.
The seven chapters of the Longevity Secret, with the two dragons obtaining two, achieve one Yin and one Yang; just these two chapters alone are compatible with me.
Moreover, the Longevity Secret has a specific location, now it’s just about figuring out how to deal with the two dragons.
Tao Yu contemplated for a moment.
Undoubtedly, as Children of Destiny in this world, both are Chosen Ones, and their characters are quite commendable.
Although Xu Ziling was PUA’d by Shi Feixuan for a while, overall, he’s still considered decent.
If according to what Tuli and others have said, there hasn’t been much change in time, Xu Ziling and Shi Feixuan have not yet made any contact, and I can completely help him turn things around.
And these two are inherently rebellious. Forcing them to hand it over might cause complications, so it’s better to find an opportunity to PY them.
Yang Guang is dead; no one is competing for the longevity secret anymore.
The most coveted thing by the two dragons is still the secret of Yang Gong’s treasure trove.
It’s just uncertain whether Bi Xuan taking Li Shimin as a disciple will change the selection of He’s Jade Disc...
"As for the Buddhist Sect, it seems they really don’t mind these things, as long as the person is easy to control. Actually, they don’t have many options, with Li Faction, Song Faction, Dugu Faction, and Li Mi - Li Mi is not from a noble family, which is almost impossible, unless Li Mi forms an alliance with the Song Faction..."
While pondering and making a decision, Tao Yu continued to sit in his flying machine, heading toward the Central Plains of Great Tang.
Having achieved the Grandmaster realm, Tao Yu, with his enhanced Spirit Perception, sensed something in the sky, turned his head, and looked far in the direction of a tent.
He saw Bi Xuan, who had stepped out of the tent and locked eyes with him.
Looking at each other across the distance, neither made any move. Bi Xuan stood outside the tent, while Tao Yu continued on his way, leaving well enough alone...