816 Becoming popular upon returning (2/2)

”Aren't you dead?”

”No.” Su Hao scratched his head, ”I have a powerful origin technique that when I face danger, it will keep me from dying no matter how strong the attack is. This was why I rushed to block for Captain Xie Te when he was in danger. Otherwise, I won't dare be that extreme.”

Su Hao sounded awkward as if he was a little embarrassed after being exposed.

”You little brat.” Xie Te ruthlessly punched his shoulder.

The crowd suddenly understood. This explained why Lin Hu strangely saved Xie Te's life because he wouldn't really die. As for that strange origin technique of Lin Hu, they had heard about it before. It was because of this that Lin Hu managed to escape from the destruction of his home town.

”It's great if you're alive.” Tian Gang's eyes revealed a hint of a smile, ”This mission failed due to unforeseen circumstances. The mission reward will be issued as normal. You all did great. At least one traitor is eliminated.”

”Yes.”

Everyone answered.

”All of you can leave.” Tian Gang waved his hand, signalling everyone to leave.

The elders whispered to one another; obviously, they were satisfied with Su Hao. Such people are what the Tian family wants. Someone with affection, righteousness, talent, and well-liked by teammates, compared with their Clan Head, Tian Zi, who is so narrow-minded, he is so much better.

Crack!

Tian Zi clenched his fists.

Needless to say, he could guess what these old farts were thinking. However, in this mission, there were still some matters, which he couldn't understand, and asked doubtfully, ”Since there are the footprints of our Tian family, why are there still spies? Their life and death are in our hands, yet they still dared to rebel? Could it be Xie Te and the others lied?”

The elders looked at him and then sighed.

Tian Gang replied in a dull tone, ”There are certain things in other people's eyes that are more important. For example, Lin Hu is willing to block the attack for Xie Te. What we control is one's life, but not one's heart. Otherwise, the Tian family would have unified the world by now. These matters, you will understand them in the future.”

”Let's end our meeting here.”

The temporary meeting ended, and the crowd dispersed, leaving behind the dazed Tian Zi. He could see the elders' disappointment at him and Tian Gang's disregard...

In fact, he already knew.

If not for his master, if not for the Tian family investing too many resources on him, this position as Clan Head won't even belong to him, not even as a puppet!

Tian Zi had been patient all this time, but he couldn't stand it any longer!

Forget about the past, what about now? Just a mere Lin Hu, who just entered the Tian family, everyone in the Tian family already had a better impression of him than of Tian Zi.

”I will prove to everyone that I'm better.” A drop of blood fell from Tian Zi's clenched fist.

******

The first strategic mission ended.

Although it failed, the results were unexpectedly great. Su Ha's bravery and comradeship had won unanimous approval from all the team members. No matter what mentality one has, who won't like having a team member who will be willing to take an attack for them during such a critical moment?

Thus, Su Hao's popularity rose.

He was fearless in front of a world esper, and the news of him blocking the attack alone circulated within the Tian family. Regardless of whether one knows Su Hao personally, they will greet Su Hao politely when they meet him. With just one mission, Su Hao gained unimaginable high popularity in the Tian family.

”Look, that's Lin Hu.”

”So young, both are domain espers, but look at him.”

”He's so much better than Tian Zi.”

The passing people of the Tian family whispered.

For Su Hao, everything was carried out as planned.

A crazy sprint in Origin Ability Association had allowed him to gain an additional 20%. At this time, his progress had reached 80%!

If there is another chance, Su Hao would be able to step into the domain realm!

The rewards given by the Tian family were just little fishes to him. These days, he had been cultivating to understand his body further and familiarize himself with the fighting techniques.

He needs to have a clear understanding of his current strength.

He could fight toe to toe with an absolute domain esper!

Even with only Mountain Breaker and some basic fighting techniques, Su Hao could still put an absolute domain esper into a sorry state with his overwhelming physical fitness. However, it would be a little too much for him to face life domain espers and peak domain espers, although these two different realms are no different to him.

If he couldn't defeat them, he can just run.

Unless he uses Shadowless God Needle!

”It's still a long way to go.” Su Hao continued to train.

He couldn't put all his expectations in Shadowless God Needle; otherwise, he will be useless when his Rule Force is exhausted. Only by improving one's own strength can it truly become his own strength! Only by breaking through into the domain realm could he truly fight against life domain and peak domain espers.

Time went by quickly. Just like that, one week had passed.

After the break from the previous mission, Su Hao quickly received his second strategic mission. After being notified, Su Hao was dumbfounded upon seeing the mission. Mission description: Assassination of the current Clan Head of the Bai family, Bai Lingfeng.

”Bai Lingfeng?” Su Hao was a little surprised, looking at this familiar name. It had been such a long time since they met.