Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

"But they have a point," Lin Rui fiddled with the teacup in his hand, "Jin Bolong, when cornered, will fight to the death even if it means using his personal martial force against you!"

"Thus the battle between the Jin Family and me still boils down to individual martial strength. External forces can be relied upon, but personal force is fundamental."

Linghu Mingde looked at Lin Rui with a smile, "So, do you also want to persuade me to back down, to keep the peace?"

"I cannot back down!" Lin Rui shook his head, "In my eyes, sir, you are like a mother bear protecting her cubs, surrounded by wolves and vultures. The moment you show any sign of weakness, the wolves and vultures will pounce and devour everything you own."

Linghu Mingde's lips curled slightly as he listened, his eyes filled with gratification, thinking this young man indeed was a hero.

However, the next moment, he heard Lin Rui say, "If I were you, I would muster all my strength to bring down the Jin Family before falling myself. The Jin Family is one of the top three real estate developers in Ninth Base City, owning numerous prime commercial properties. For those wolves and vultures, it presents an even better target, effectively alleviating some of the pressure off the Linghu Family and buying time for your young ones to grow."

Hearing this, Linghu Mingde was momentarily stunned, then he burst into hearty laughter, greatly pleased.

He realized he had underestimated Lin Rui, truly worthy of someone who could rise to be the Commander of the Spy Detection Bureau and create a storm across the whole territory of Sky Extreme Star in just six months.

After a while, Linghu Mingde finally stopped laughing, his expression turning serious, "Let me be frank with you, my health is deteriorating rapidly. Even without this incident, it's hard for me to survive another two years. Frankly, I should thank you. Your killing of 'Ling Huan' not only relieved a great burden from my heart but also forced the elections to happen years earlier.

"This war between me and Jin Bolong should end in victory, but even if I win, I might not live much longer. I might drag myself to the end of this election, but life is unpredictable, and it's time to arrange for the aftermath."

As he spoke, Linghu Mingde placed seventy electronic business cards in front of Lin Rui, "These are old brothers who have followed me for hundreds of years, loyal to the core. I'm not sure how many will survive this war, but I've instructed them, if they live, to join your Alien Walker Studio or to join Sea Mist Alien Company."

Lin Rui was initially taken aback, then overwhelmed and puzzled, he asked, "Sir, why would you do this? Isn't this inappropriate? Even if you don't entrust these men to your children, you could hand them over to Ranran. And what about my studio and company? They have no room for such formidable figures!"

These men had lived for hundreds of years, surely all of them were masters beyond the Sixth Realm Dragon Transformation!

Linghu Mingde shook his head, thinking that Lin Rui's foundation was already substantial enough, and his future was formidable.

Linghu Mingde not only knew that Lin Rui was a commander directed by Lin Hao, a Thunder Admiral, but also the fourth Saint Heir that the Bright Holy Sect had yet to find.

Although Li Xianglong had stepped in, erasing many traces for Lin Rui, Linghu Mingde had known Lin Rui even before Li Xianglong.

Just the details Lin Rui left at the Alien Body Administration when he arrived were enough for him to confirm Lin Rui's identity.

With the financial and influential power Lin Rui held now, he could certainly afford to support these people.

"The reason I'm not leaving these old brothers to Tianchou and others is because they're too formidable to be controlled by them; unstable elements can't be held down by weaklings. Over time, it might even harm the relationship I have with them, as people change. Seeing my descendants weak and vulnerable, who knows what they might think in the future?"

Linghu Mingde sighed, "I'm not leaving them to Ranran either, because she lacks martial strength. Although she's intelligent, her talent in martial cultivation and combat only reaches the mid-level of the leading ten. She can neither command the respect of these old brothers nor provide them a platform to realize their ambitions and demonstrate their capabilities."

He had actually left people for Ranran, those who were the most loyal, gentlest, and least likely to cause trouble in his ranks.

Those he was entrusting to Lin Rui were also strong figures he had bonded with through kindness and righteousness.

These were a group of heroes and warriors, also a group of fierce and ruthless figures, and such figures needed to feed!

Caging such a group around Fang Ranran would only leave her with significant risks.

"Lin Rui, you are indeed capable of controlling them, much stronger than Tianchou and Ranran combined."

Linghu Mingde cut in with a decisive smile, "Lin Rui, though you are full of potential right now, you lack henchmen and wings. With sharp claws and full wings, you can soar high. Most importantly, I trust you!"

There's no greater reason than 'trust.'

This young man, though deeply involved with the 'Children's Song Killer' and in a troubled state, is essentially good-natured, values loyalty and gratitude.

Being an Alien Walker, Lin Rui fought to the death for the people of Silver Moon County and chose to trade in essential supplies in his smuggling business, giving up on more profitable goods. This speaks volumes about his character.

How bad could such a youngster be?

Lin Rui's face twitched slightly upon hearing this.

He had originally thought of letting Linghu Mingde die, which would let him reap the benefits in one go.

But hearing this, Lin Rui felt a pang of conscience.

"Let it go," Lin Rui put the teacup down with a snigger, "Sir, are you trying to take advantage of my youth and naivety? These people you're leaving with me, aren't they all troublemakers that even you can't tame? It's better if you handle these troublesome guys yourself."

Linghu Mingde was startled, Lin Rui's reaction was completely different from his predictions, completely unconventional.

"Since you've investigated me, you must be aware of Gong Hengdao under my command, right? He himself was severely tormented by Ling Huan but has now recovered completely. There are also his old comrades who he has recruited into my studio, originally a group of armament psychopaths, but now they are doing very well."

Lin Rui's eyes sharply met Linghu Mingde's, "Ranran, to promote Rufang Pharmaceuticals' skincare products, once boasted in various online articles that I was Academician Huangfu's indirect disciple, having studied pharmacology with him during my childhood.

She actually stumbled into the truth, I am indeed Academician Huangfu's indirect disciple and his student. And now, I think, sir, there might still be hope for you!"

Upon hearing this, Linghu Mingde's pupils quickly constricted.