Xu Guofeng looked serious.
"Xiao Lin, that sniper definitely has an organization behind him. You ruined their operation—aren't you worried they'll come after you for revenge?"
Lin Chen smiled.
"Dad, probably not. Causing more trouble wouldn't benefit them."
Xu Guofeng shook his head.
"But you didn't just save Prince Haile—you also captured one of their people."
"You still need to be careful."
"You and Mengyao are heading to Yili. Public security is excellent in the city, but once you're outside the urban area, the land is vast and sparsely populated. Stay on your guard."
Lin Chen nodded.
"I understand."
"The National Security Bureau will probably have people accompanying us."
Xu Guofeng then asked, "How's your martial arts now? When you run into danger, the person you can rely on most is yourself."
"Not bad."
Lin Chen smiled inwardly.
"System, how much experience do I have in Ancient Tai Chi now?"
Last week, the system had told him he was only a few hours away from leveling up. By now, it was probably just another hour or two.
Over the past month, he and Lin Xiaoqian had practiced diligently, even extending their training sessions slightly.
The system replied,
"Host, your Ancient Tai Chi has accumulated a total of 48 hours of experience."
Lin Chen's heart leaped with joy.
Just two more hours, and his Ancient Tai Chi would advance to Grandmaster level.
Once he reached Grandmaster, he would be capable of deflecting handgun bullets. Rifle rounds would still be too powerful, but his combat strength would increase dramatically, and his reaction speed would improve as well.
He still wouldn't be able to stop rifle or sniper bullets head-on—but bullets had to hit him first.
With his enhanced physique, even if he was struck, as long as the shot avoided vital organs, it wouldn't seriously threaten his life.
"So what exactly does 'not bad' mean?" Xu Guofeng asked. "Knowing your actual strength will put our minds at ease."
Lin Chen thought for a moment before answering.
"I think... I could probably handle thirty to fifty adult men by myself."
That was actually an understatement.
Even without using inner energy, his physical abilities alone would let him defeat thirty to fifty ordinary people with ease.
He was stronger, faster, and his reflexes far surpassed those of normal humans.
If he attacked with full force, any ordinary person he struck would likely suffer broken bones.
On the other hand, if an average person punched him with all their strength, it would be about as effective as punching a tiger.
"Thirty to fifty grown men couldn't beat you?"
Xu Guofeng was stunned.
Lin Chen didn't even look particularly muscular.
Lin Chen chuckled.
"More or less. After all, I've trained in martial arts, and I've already developed a fair amount of inner energy."
"Dad, don't worry about us."
"You and Mom just take good care of yourselves."
Xu Guofeng nodded.
Knowing Lin Chen was this capable put him much more at ease.
"Come on, let's eat."
"Tonight, the two of us are having a few drinks."
As Lin Chen stepped out of the study, he heard piano music coming from upstairs.
Xu Mengyao and Lin Xiaoqian were in the piano room.
When the piece ended, Lin Chen walked in with a smile.
Lin Xiaoqian's eyes lit up.
"Daddy, you play one too!"
"Mom, Daddy is really amazing now!"
"Really?"
Xu Mengyao looked surprised.
She had been extremely busy lately and hadn't heard Lin Chen play for quite some time. Back then, his piano skills had been inferior to hers.
"Daddy, play! Please?"
Lin Xiaoqian hugged his leg and pleaded.
Xu Mengyao smiled.
"Hubby, go ahead. Dinner can wait a few more minutes."
"Alright."
Lin Chen sat down at the piano.
His piano skill had already reached Grandmaster some time ago, and he had continued improving ever since.
Across the entire country, his piano ability would probably rank among the top ten.
Soon, a beautiful melody filled the room.
Xu Mengyao gazed at him in astonishment.
His piano playing had reached an unbelievable level.
He had already surpassed her by a considerable margin.
At that moment, Yang Qingyue came upstairs to call everyone for dinner.
"Huh?"
"Has Mengyao improved this much recently?"
As someone knowledgeable about music, Yang Qingyue knew exactly how skilled Xu Mengyao used to be.
She walked to the doorway.
Only then did she realize it was actually Lin Chen playing.
"Xiao Lin's talent is unbelievable..."
She couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
She knew he'd never even touched a piano before he started learning.
Yet after such a short time, he'd reached a level worthy of holding his own concert.
The piece soon came to an end.
Xu Mengyao sighed in admiration.
"Hubby, you're incredible."
"I spent so many years learning before reaching my current level."
"But you've only been studying for such a short time."
Lin Chen laughed.
"If you want, I can teach you from now on."
"With your talent, reaching my current level shouldn't be a problem."
"Really?"
Xu Mengyao's eyes sparkled.
Even reaching Lin Chen's current standard would already be extraordinary.
"Of course."
Lin Chen nodded.
Xu Mengyao possessed excellent natural talent.
With a first-rate teacher, she still had plenty of room to improve.
Besides, his own piano skill would eventually reach Great Grandmaster, perhaps even Legendary or Mythical levels.
Teaching her would be effortless.
Lin Xiaoqian giggled proudly.
"See, Mommy? I wasn't lying."
"Daddy really is amazing now!"
Yang Qingyue stepped inside and smiled.
"Xiao Lin, your playing is already good enough for a concert."
"But let's leave that for another day."
"Come downstairs. Dinner's ready."
"Okay."
The family soon gathered downstairs for dinner.
After several rounds of drinks, Xu Guofeng asked,
"Xiao Lin, your new house should be almost finished with the renovations, right?"
Lin Chen nodded.
"It should be done in about another week."
Xu Guofeng smiled.
"Then after you two come back, we'll visit your hometown."
"We have a tradition of visiting the groom's family before the wedding."
"We're not going to inspect your family's financial situation."
"It's mainly to meet your parents and discuss the wedding arrangements."
For ordinary families, such visits were often meant to evaluate the man's household and his parents.
But none of that mattered for their two families.
Xu Guofeng and Yang Qingyue had already met Lin Chen's parents, and with both families being financially well-off, there was no need to assess material conditions.
Lin Chen nodded.
"I'll let my parents know."
"I'll ask them to wrap up the remaining renovation work as soon as possible."
Yang Qingyue smiled gently.
"Xiao Lin, tell your parents not to make any special preparations."
"We're just coming over for a casual visit."
Lin Xiaoqian looked expectantly at him.
"Daddy, I want to go too!"
"I've never been to Grandpa and Grandma's house."
She turned to Xu Mengyao.
"Mommy, have you been there?"
Xu Mengyao shook her head.
"No, Mommy hasn't been there either."
Lin Chen smiled.
"Once we get back, we'll all go together."
Then he looked at Xu Guofeng.
"Dad, is there anything my parents should prepare or pay attention to?"
"If there is, I'll let them know."
Xu Guofeng shook his head.
"Nothing in particular."
"It'll just be the few of us."
"We're not planning to bring any other relatives along."
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