The storm had passed. The news of Grandmaster Lei's death was suppressed by the Su Family's influence and Victor's money. To the outside world, it was just a "natural gas explosion" on the highway.
Inside the CEO's office of the Cheyne Group.
Victor sat behind his mahogany desk. On the table lay a wooden box recovered from the ruins of the Heavenly Thunder Sect.
This was the "treasure" his mercenary team had found in the sect's secret vault.
"System, scan it," Victor commanded.
[Ding!] [Item Detected: The Dragon Vein Jade (Fragment)] [Grade: Legendary] [Description: A key to the ancient 'Dragon Emperor's Tomb'. It contains pure spiritual energy that can help a mortal break through the limits of humanity.]
Victor raised an eyebrow. "Dragon Emperor's Tomb? Sounds like a new main storyline."
In the original novel, this jade was supposed to be found by Lin Feng three hundred chapters later. It would help Lin Feng transform from a martial artist into a "Cultivator" (Immortal).
"But now, it's mine," Victor smiled.
He picked up the jade.
[Do you wish to absorb the energy?]
"Yes."
Hummmm—
A warm golden light flowed from the jade into Victor's body. He felt his cells cheering, evolving. The "Thunder Breathing Technique" he learned earlier began to merge with this new energy.
[Ding!] [Evolution Successful!] [Strength: 28 -> 50 (Limit of Mortals)] [New Skill: 'Qi Perception' (You can now see the energy flow of the world).] [Status Updated: Half-Step Cultivator.]
Victor clenched his fist. The air exploded in his palm with a sonic boom.
He wasn't just a rich man who knew kung fu anymore. He was stepping into the realm of gods.
Knock, knock.
Bella walked in, wearing a professional secretary suit (Victor's new preference). She looked respectful but anxious.
"Master, we have a problem."
"Speak."
"Someone from the Capital (Jingdu) is here," Bella lowered her voice. "They claim to be from the 'Long Family' (Dragon Family). They are currently in the reception room, demanding to see you."
"The Long Family?" Victor searched his memory of the novel.
The Long Family was one of the Four Great Families of the Capital. They controlled the military and politics of the nation. In the original book, they were the ultimate backers behind Grandmaster Lei.
"They said..." Bella hesitated. "They said you killed their dog (Grandmaster Lei), so you must give them an explanation."
Victor chuckled, standing up. The aura around him was terrifyingly calm.
"An explanation?"
He adjusted his tie in the reflection of the window.
"Fine. Let's go see these 'Royal Relatives'. I hope they brought enough money to pay for my tea."