Urban Peerless Expert

"There’s also a card in the box..."

Gu Yuexi lifted a black card from the box, her expression joyful: "Is this the top-level VIP black card issued by the Federation Bank? How much money is in it?"

Nalan Wushuang laughed, "Just check and you’ll know!"

Gu Yuexi flipped over, opened the official inquiry page of the Federation Bank.

"Wow, so much!"

Gu Yuexi looked at the inquiry screen and counted the zeros in that string of numbers: "Truly a wealthy person, giving so much money without mentioning a word."

Shang Wenyao lightly laughed: "As the privileged class of the Federation Emperor Star, money is just a number to them. To talk about value, the value of a box of potions is immeasurable."

Nalan Wushuang lazily leaned on the sofa, smiling, "After all, she’s the daughter of the Star Core Leader, she can’t be too stingy with her gifts."

Zhuang Susu smiled: "We teach Ruirui, and they provide me with cultivation potions. It’s a mutual enhancement."

Shang Wenyao added: "The favor is so considerate that you can’t refuse, even at home Sister Xue and the others aren’t left out."

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "This transaction is a big profit for us. After all, teaching Ruirui in cultivation isn’t something only we can do; once he says a word, countless people would rush to do it."

Nalan Wushuang’s gaze fell on the box of potions, smiling: "Apprenticeship isn’t just about teaching. On one hand, it’s a chance for repayment, and on the other hand, it’s an investment binding. Although we might not match the combat power of a level 9 martial artist from the Divine War Department, we can achieve things they might not."

"In the past, rescuing Ruirui was just a task for you, but if in the future, Ruirui becomes your disciple, if she encounters something, can we just watch?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Anyway, they’ve handled everything perfectly, so just leave it that way."

After a pause, Lin Chen asked: "Do you guys feel that their family of three, hmm, has a weird feeling?"

Upon these words, the women suddenly became spirited.

Shang Wenyao widened her eyes and looked around: "Do you all feel that way? I thought only I had that feeling."

Gu Yuexi closed the light curtain in front of her, eyes full of gossip radiance: "Yes, I feel there’s some sense of estrangement. Fang Min is somewhat polite to him, and Ruirui doesn’t have that father-daughter warmth with him; their words and actions reveal a bit of distance..."

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, that’s the feeling. This relationship is like what..."

"Like an ex-husband!"

Gu Yuexi’s eyes lit up, suddenly speaking astonishing words: "Do you think, could it be, their relationship is like divorced couples, with the daughter following the mother, and they usually don’t live together, naturally lacking deep emotions."

"This time, because Ruirui was taken away, Fang Min as the mother naturally sought help from Xue Lingtian, the Star Core Leader since he is the child’s father, he would certainly rescue her..."

As Lin Chen and the others thought about it, they felt that Gu Yuexi’s words made quite a bit of sense.

"You can’t deny it, it really does have that vibe, the feeling of estrangement between former partners..."

Zhuang Susu curiously asked: "Can we find any information about the Star Core Leader’s family online?"

Lin Chen shook his head: "No information can be found, which is quite normal. Family information would definitely be kept confidential, otherwise, wouldn’t it be easy for someone with ill intentions to act? Isn’t this what happened with the rebels’ actions?"

The people all nodded in agreement with this explanation.

"If Fang Min is the ex-wife, then the Star Core Leader might have remarried and has a new family..."

Gu Yuexi had a face full of gossip: "Now that you’re Ruirui’s teacher, aren’t you inadvertently dragged into the Star Core Leader’s family conflicts?"

Lin Chen said with a smile: "I don’t think so, the Star Core Leader isn’t a hereditary position, and besides, Ruirui is a girl, even if her cultivation combat power has its limits, it won’t threaten anyone."

Nalan Wushuang laughed: "Let’s just keep teaching. Even if they are really divorced, she’s still the Star Core Leader’s daughter. Seeing how he acts, he must feel a bit of guilt towards his daughter, so if anyone were to target Ruirui, they’d be asking for trouble."

The people thought the same, it was just teaching cultivation.

Truly not a big deal, after all, even at the highest level, it’s just the level of a level 5 or 6 martial warrior.

Two days later, Lin Chen suddenly received a phone call from Qiu Chan, asking him to visit the Security Bureau.

Lin Chen walked into Qiu Chan’s office: "Team leader, is there a new mission?"

Qiu Chan shook her head: "It’s still about the last matter."

Lin Chen oh-ed and sat down on the chair, asking: "What, the rebels are stirring things up again?"

Qiu Chan laughed: "No, the reward for the rescue mission has come down."

"Reward?"

Lin Chen didn’t show much excitement on his face, as he now had a somewhat detached stance.

Of course, it’s not truly detached, but the Divine Descent Potion isn’t something you can just get as you want, and besides that, with Fang Min providing the cultivation potion, and not lacking money, there’s nothing special he wants.

Qiu Chan looked at Lin Chen’s calm expression, with a slight smile on her face.

She understood Lin Chen all too well.

This guy had a laid-back attitude because with infinite lifespan, he has no urgent desire to become stronger or gain power, so even if he can’t get the Divine Descent Potion right now, he’s not in a hurry at all.

"Given that you found the kidnapper’s location and snuck onto the opponent’s flying ship unnoticed, rescuing all hostages safely in front of Zhao Guangting without a single casualty, you have made a great contribution. After review and determination, you are awarded the Warrior Medal."

Lin Chen nodded: "Oh."

Warrior Medal?

As an encouragement?

Lin Chen didn’t take it to heart, his demeanor calm.

Qiu Chan looked at Lin Chen’s reaction, her lips slightly pursed.

If it had been a soldier or someone related growing up in the Federation system, upon knowing they’ve received the Warrior Medal, they’d probably be too excited to contain themselves.

This is the Federation’s honor!

Owning this medal means a much broader road ahead.

Yet Lin Chen just "oh"-ed, appearing casually calm.

Ultimately, he traveled outside the Federation system and didn’t even see himself as a Federation person at heart.

Honor, to those who care, they might die for it, but for those who don’t, it’s as easy to discard as a worn shoe.

Lin Chen joined the Security Bureau not out of any deep identification with the Federation, but as a choice based on his own safety.

She had investigated the matters on Planet 11, and didn’t the sudden death of the local strongman who broke a promise prove Lin Chen’s way of doing things?

When his interests are touched, he would retaliate by any means, showing no sentiment.

Federation laws can’t restrain him at all.

Qiu Chan spoke again: "The Warrior Medal is an honor reward, but it also has a function, it can be exchanged for the Divine Descent Potion..."