Chapter 101: Restless.
Hao Ren walked out of the den and found that a few people were missing, he was not bluffing earlier, but what happened inside the glass room changed his mood. He walked away till he became one with the darkness and only then did the people let out a breath of relief.
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Hao Ren changed his clothes, burned the ones he just used to fight because they were smelling and stained with blood, before he got inside the car and drove away. The entire ride, he was thinking about what Yan Ching said to him, 'Yellow realm expert.'
He had been thinking about what it was, but he could not think up of anything. Hao Ren took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Mei, look up for the terms, yellow realm expert."
The AI replied, "Yes, Boss."
In the meantime, Hao Ren parked his car and entered in the elevator. Xiao Mei replied, "Boss, I cannot find anything substantial on this."
Hao Ren thought for a bit before he said, "Comb the dark web."
Xiao Mei replied, "Boss, I will need to use the servers to avoid detection."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "We are home, just find me something on this."
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Hao Ren got home, and came to the study room directly. He sat down in the chair looking blankly at the screen flickering madly. For the first time in his life, Hao Ren was feeling restless. After half an hour, Xiao Mei said, "Boss, I have something, but sounds very bizarre."
Hao Ren sat up straight and asked, "Tell me what is it."
The eagerness in his voice was unmatched. Xiao Mei opened the page of the complied data on the screen and Hao Ren began to read, 'Yellow realm experts are people who are slightly above normal humans when it comes to martial arts, their body is as strong as steel. Usually such experts are found in the military.'
Then Hao Ren read the details of their achievements. He was surprised, these people could take down fifty men at the same time and still stand unbeaten. They were not invincible, but they were very formidable. The military had strict control over these people. They competed within their so-called realm but they were not allowed to enter the competitions that were known to the normal people.
Hao Ren scrolled down and found the mentions of these people and videos recorded by the users on the dark web. He watched them all and understood that the world in his understanding was just a tip of an iceberg. When he was still trying to figure out the situation when he found an article which said, 'There are realms above the yellow realm.
I know about the black realm, it is when the people can produce an extraordinary energy within their bodies and make it stronger that steel. These people were invulnerable to even bullets to some extent. At the peak of black realm, some exceptional cultivators can even catch bullets.'
Hao Ren gasped, he did not expect such a thing to exist in the world. Xiao Mei said, "You see what I meant by bizarre. How is it possible for the human body to reach such a level? I think this is just some work of fiction."
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "Xiao Mei, did you check the authenticity of the video clips?"
Xiao Mei replied, "That is what is baffling, these videos are all authentic."
The young man thought for a bit and leaned back in the chair before he sighed and spoke while lamenting, "In this world exist things that are bizarre and too unbelievable. For some people even your existence is bizarre and unbelievable. Yet you exist. If humans can create Artificial Intelligence, than don't you think they can excel their own physique to a further level?"
Xiao Mei was at a loss, she could not come up with a response. Hao Ren said, "Xiao Mei, what happened to the research of the processing chips?"
The AI replied, "I am running stimulations at the moment, within a week, I would be able to confirm the conjectures of the researchers."
Hao Ren said, "I will go and turn in for the night. Good night, Xiao Mei."
Xiao Mei wished him sweet dreams too before Hao Ren left to enter his bedroom. However, what he did not know was that his parents were not asleep. They had woken up when Hao Ren came back home, but they did not move. Old Hao said in a hushed tone, "His fate has changed."
His wife, Tang Zen replied, "I know, I have been watching him closely. However, we should not intervene, although he is strong, but is still not strong enough. The burden will crush him. I may scolding, but I cannot bear for him to suffer."
Old Man Hao smiled but then he said, "Madam, what is your impression of the Han family?"
Tang Zen replied, "They are not a normal family either. Lady Yue, and first master Han both had a subtle aura over them. Senior Han, and Senior Gan were in complete control of their aura. So, they might not have high strength, but I am sure that they belong to the middle."
Old Man Hao wanted to say something when Tang Zen said, "Old boy Hao, forget about them. Their strength and anything else does not matter for the time being. The younger generation will handle it on their own."
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In the Han Mansion, Old Master Han, Gao Yue, and Han Lingshi's parents were also having a small meeting. The second lady was also there but she was standing on the side. Gao Yue looked at the second lady and asked, "Xiao Xia, did you get the reports?"
The lady nodded and said, "Madam, they are clean."
The four people let out a sigh, and Yue Shi said, "It would have been a troublesome situation otherwise."
Old Man Han nodded and said, "True, but I am sure I sensed a wave of aura from them."
Gao Yue replied, "If they are clean after the search from Xiao Xia's sources, it means only one thing. They are from a higher league."
First Master Han asked, "Why are they hiding themselves then?"
Gao Yue replied, "The waters run deep in the upper ranks. We should not poke where we do not belong."
Yue Shi nodded but then she asked, "What if this union brings trouble to Xiao Ling?"
Gao Yue shook her head and said, "That is not the case, Xiao Ren has a higher potential than Lingshi, haven't you seen the change in his temperament and aura? Also, we all know how hateful he is when it comes to the people who harm Xiao Ling. The girl will be safe with him. Also, I am saying it the last time, do not meddle with the flow of heavens."
The people looked at each other and then they nodded in agreement.
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The next morning, Hao Ren woke up and freshened up after his work out. He was going to prepare breakfast when his phone rang. He looked at the caller and accepted the request, "Good morning, Miss Carter."
Lynn Carter replied, "Good Morning, President. I apologize for calling so early, but could you make a trip to the registration office, there is something that needs your presence."
Hao Ren asked, "What is going on?"
Lynn Carter said, "Sir, we have been negotiating with the people who own lands in the old industrial district. We wanted to buy the land, but the just now I received a message from the registration office, they want to know the reason behind such a big purchase."
Hao Ren thought for a second and said, "May I come over after breakfast?"
Lynn Carter nodded and replied, "Yes, they want to meet us at ten."
Mrs. Hao entered the kitchen and asked, "You have to go to work on weekend again?"
Hao Ren replied, "Yes, some people from the government called me to work." Stay updated with m-v le-mpyr
Mrs. Hao nodded and said, "Sit down, I will make you some eggs."
The young man nodded and sat down before he asked, "Old Boy Hao went for a walk?"
Mrs. Hao said, "Yes, and what is this tone you are using? Do you want to get his belt?"
Hao Ren did not say anything and began to read the news. The breakfast was made and served quickly too. He finished his meal and stood up from the table as he said, "Mom, I am going to work. May be Lingshi will come over, you can talk to her about going home."
Tang Zen nodded and said, "I will handle it. Go see about your work."
Hao Ren nodded and left the house, and Tang Zen mumbled, "I have no idea what to you will do about your future, Xiao Ren. But I know that you inherit the will of your sister and us. Do not give up easily, try hard and try your best."
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Hao Ren sat in his car and drove away.