I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

Upon hearing Chen Sinian's words, Gu Yan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Please let Mr. Lin come over first."

His voice was calm. "I'll think about it some more."

"Okay, Mr. Gu!"

Chen Sinian immediately nodded, took out his phone, and started sending messages.

Time passed second by second.

Soon, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the hall.

After receiving the message, Lin Zhenting practically ran over.

He stopped outside the tightly closed, carved gate, took a deep breath, and then stood at the doorway and spoke loudly, his voice filled with obvious apology.

"Master Gu!"

"It is I, Lin Zhenting, who has wronged you!"

"I was inconsiderate before and caused you trouble!"

"I beg Master Gu to forgive me this time!"

Inside the door, Gu Yan listened to the apology, which was so humble it was almost groveling, and her eyes flickered.

He had lived in the Lin family for six years and knew very well how proud and tough Lin Zhenting was.

The underworld emperor of Jinghai has probably never been so humble to anyone before.

Although Lin Zhenting's previous arrangement to send him to the Chen family caused quite a bit of trouble...

But in the end, it all turned out well.

He can run away today.

Moreover, he needed Lin Zhenting to do something for him.

Get rid of Wang Hu and that wicked foster mother completely.

After a moment of silence, Gu Yan finally spoke.

"Mr. Lin," his voice came through the door, "come in and talk to me."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhenting, who was outside the door, was overjoyed and immediately pushed the door open and entered.

Seeing Gu Yan sitting calmly on the sofa, and Chen Sinian's amused gaze beside her, Lin Zhenting couldn't help but feel a hint of embarrassment.

But he quickly straightened his back.

"Mr. Gu," Lin Zhenting said to Gu Yan, "I apologize for bothering you by coming all the way from Jinghai."

"Mr. Lin, is there something you need?"

Gu Yan put down her teacup and looked up at him.

"This place, owned by Boss Chen..."

"The scenery is quite nice."

"If Mr. Gu agrees, could we step aside and talk as we walk?"

Lin Zhenting exhaled a breath of stale air, and instead of answering immediately, he glanced at Chen Sinian beside him before speaking to Gu Yan.

The meaning of those words is quite obvious.

Chen Sinian laughed as soon as he heard that.

"Oh," Chen Sinian raised an eyebrow, "Old ghost Lin, are you guarding against me?"

"Is there anything I can't listen to on my turf?"

Lin Zhenting's expression remained unchanged, and his tone was firm: "Indeed, there are some private matters I need to consult Master Gu about."

"Please do me a favor, Mr. Chen."

After all, her plan was not just to let her daughter meet Master Gu; naturally, she wanted to stay as far away from Chen Sinian as possible, otherwise she would be easily discovered.

Having fought in the business world for decades, Chen Sinian dared not underestimate himself.

Chen Sinian chuckled inwardly, thinking, "Heh, what else could it be?"

Isn't this all for your precious daughter?

What are you pretending for?

"Fine, fine, if you, old ghost Lin, don't want me to hear it, I don't care!"

Although he thought this way, he put on a magnanimous expression and waved his hand.

After he finished speaking, he suddenly clapped his hands.

"Oh, right," Chen Sinian said, raising his voice as if he had just remembered, "bring up the things we prepared for Master Gu."

As soon as he finished speaking, an elderly man dressed in a black Tang suit silently emerged from the shadows on the side of the hall.

The old man held a very ancient-looking jade box in his hands.

The jade box is a warm, dark black, yet its surface shimmers with tiny, star-like silver light, as if it contains a miniature version of the night sky. Just looking at it is enough to make one feel its extraordinary nature.

The old man respectfully placed the jade box on the tea table in front of Gu Yan, and then silently withdrew.

Chen Sinian opened the jade box himself.

The box was lined with dark blue velvet, and a fruit lay quietly in the center.

The fruit was about the size of a fist, shaped like a beating heart. Its skin was translucent, and inside it seemed as if seven-colored light was slowly rotating and breathing, occasionally flashing a bright light like lightning.

An indescribable fresh scent spread out, and just one breath made you feel refreshed.

Gu Yan was stunned.

He did say he was leaving early, and he didn't even have any hope of getting the legendary superpower fruit.

Unexpectedly, Chen Sinian not only obtained it, but also delivered it to him so quickly.

"Mr. Gu," Chen Sinian said with a genuine, or at least seemingly sincere, smile, "this is the sincerity of the Chen family."

"We did our best, rushed as fast as we could, and finally delivered it before you left."

He changed the subject, his tone meaningful, and his gaze inadvertently swept over Lin Zhenting: "Our Chen family is not like some people who only cause trouble for Master Gu, but in the end they can't produce anything of substance."

Anyone with a brain can tell who he's talking about.

Lin Zhenting's face darkened instantly. He glared at Chen Sinian, his chest heaving, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

That old dog Chen Sinian... he's really going all out!

They even brought out rare treasures like superpower fruits to give away!

He absolutely could not allow this old dog to be so arrogant in front of him!

Lin Zhenting's eyes hardened, as if he had made a decision.

He suddenly raised his hand and pulled out a long, strip-shaped object wrapped in black cloth from under his large coat.

The black cloth was removed, revealing what was inside.

It was a long sword with a sheath.

The scabbard was a dark, murky black, neither gold nor wood, and was covered with ancient and ferocious dark red patterns, resembling some kind of totem or dried bloodstains.

The hilt is a deep purple, wrapped with worn but still resilient black animal sinew.

The entire knife is devoid of any gemstones, yet it exudes a heavy, menacing aura and majesty born from countless battles and the drinking of blood.

Just having it there makes one feel breathless.

Lin Zhenting held the knife with both hands and solemnly placed it on the coffee table next to Gu Yan, alongside the shimmering jade box.

"Master Gu," Lin Zhenting's voice was deep and resonant, carrying an undeniable weight, "this knife is called Demon Suppressor."

"It has followed me, Lin Zhenting, for thirty-seven years, from humble beginnings to the present day. It has drunk the blood of its enemies, slain the Black Tide Demon, saved my life, and quelled the chaos in Jinghai."

He looked directly into Gu Yan's eyes: "Today, I'm giving it to you."

"Seeing this knife is like seeing myself, Lin Zhenting."

"In Jinghai, and even throughout the entire eastern part of the empire, whoever possesses this sword can mobilize a portion of the Lin family's power. I, Lin Zhenting, can do three things for you."

Chen Sinian watched from the side, his eyelids twitching.

Is this old dog Lin really going to such lengths just to save face?!

The significance of this knife goes far beyond that of a divine weapon; it is almost a symbol of his power and reputation throughout his life!

However, Chen Sinian was secretly pleased.

Anyway, Master Zheng Gu is the future son-in-law he favors. The more you give him, the more he has to offer, and the less trouble I will have in the future.

This was a great deal!

He deliberately put on a surprised and disgusted expression, smacked his lips, and said nothing more.

Gu Yan looked at the two items placed side by side on the coffee table.

A magical fruit shimmering with dreamlike light, and a demon-suppressing sword heavy with malevolent energy, symbolizing supreme authority.

There was silence for a moment.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze because of these two incredibly heavy gifts.