In the world of martial arts, grind your skill level to become a saint.

As everyone took their seats, the atmosphere became lively as everyone ate and drank.

After finishing his own business, Zhou Zhengtang returned to the banquet hall and then pulled Su Hao aside to chat with the guests present.

Su Hao wasn't good at handling these kinds of social situations, but he couldn't resist Zhou Zhengtang's enthusiasm after getting drunk, so he had no choice but to give up his refusal. After informing Liu Shi, he joined in the socializing.

During the conversation, Zhou Zhengtang introduced Su Hao to the others. Since Su Hao had sat with Master Liu earlier, everyone treated Su Hao with great courtesy.

Su Hao responded politely, and at the same time felt more grateful to Zhou Zhengtang.

The latter's care allowed him to make more connections, which was naturally a good thing for him.

In addition, after breaking through to the Iron Skin Realm, it will be more difficult for him to accumulate Qi and Blood than before, and he will need to spend more money. Therefore, knowing more people means more opportunities to make money.

After all this, Su Hao received invitations from many powerful families, and the benefits were quite generous. He was also free from the restrictions that he had faced when he was temporarily assigned to Shi Pijing's position.

However, Su Hao declined all these invitations for the time being, citing his tight schedule for martial arts training, but he kept them in mind.

With so many invitations in such a short time, he didn't know how to choose.

The main reason is that he has other things to do right now, so he can't agree to everything.

Besides these, Su Hao also sensed something different from the people he met today.

That was a level of respect I had never felt before.

Among those present were renowned figures in the outer city. The reason they were so polite to him was not only because of Zhou Zhengtang, but also largely because of Master Liu.

As one of the top bone-forging martial arts masters in the outer city, even if others don't give the Zhou family any face, they still have to give Liu Shi face.

As an outstanding disciple of Yue Shan Fist, even though he is only at the Iron Skin Realm, no one dares to underestimate or neglect him.

This is the reward for strength…

Su Hao thought to himself.

At the same time, their desire for strength has become even stronger.

……

"Hong'er, when you invited Su Hao last time, did you make our treatment clear?"

While Su Hao was entertaining the guests with Zhou Zhengtang, in a corner of the crowd, Master Lin turned his gaze away from Su Hao and asked Lin Hong beside him.

"We've already explained everything, but the other party remains unmoved. Moreover, this person seems to have some ambition and is definitely not willing to submit to being a bodyguard."

Lin Hong nodded, but a strange look appeared in his eyes.

He did not reveal his attitude towards Su Hao that day.

The reason is naturally that Su Hao has now become quite influential and can be considered a talent. If his attitude that day resulted in the Lin family losing such a promising figure, he would definitely be scolded to death.

Most importantly, this guy seems to be highly valued by Liu Chongshan, and his old ghost father trusts Liu Chongshan's words completely.

Otherwise, why would he bother to hide it? He's just a kid with a tin can, he's nothing special.

"That would be a pity. Such a talented person, if he had been able to join my Lin family and be trained as a loyal guard, would have certainly achieved great things in the future."

Master Lin sighed.

He is not the kind of person who only sees one side of a problem.

Just because you see the disciples following Liu Chongshan doesn't mean that he must be outstanding.

Instead, through observation, they discovered Liu Chongshan's attitude towards Su Hao, as well as Zhou Zhengtang's attitude towards Su Hao.

Let's not even talk about Zhou Zhengtang. I've heard that this young man has a wide circle of friends and a deep network of connections. But the fact that he would call on a friend to accompany him on such a formal occasion, at such an important moment in his life, suggests that his relationship with Su Hao is extraordinary.

But Liu Chongshan was different. He always knew that Liu Chongshan was a person with very high standards, and he rarely paid attention to disciples with average talent. So those who caught his eye were basically all good.

That's why he felt regret, thinking that if his Lin family had offered higher compensation and lowered the regulations, they might have been able to attract such talent to the Lin family.

"Father, he's just a lowly second-blood Iron Mirror martial artist. Our Lin family has two third-blood experts, so we don't need him..."

Lin Hong frowned slightly, surprised that his father had such a high opinion of Su Hao. He continued, "Moreover, Iron Mirror is only at the beginning of his martial arts training; who knows how many people have been blocked by the subsequent Three Bloods..."

"I can't say for sure, but to be chosen by a Bone Forging Master, this person must have extraordinary abilities, let alone someone like Liu Chongshan. So, find some time to go and check again, and increase the previous reward! If he really doesn't want to, then a temporary position is fine too!"

Master Lin shook his head, ignoring Lin Hong's explanation.

Doesn't he know what kind of person his son is?

The reason it didn't work last time was most likely because of Lin Hong's attitude.

However, Su Hao's potential was not yet apparent last time, so his value was not clear. But now that it is clear, it would be foolish not to seize the opportunity.

"Going again!?" Lin Hong was stunned, his eyes widening.

He never expected that his father would care so much about Su Hao, making him invite him twice in a row.

What is my identity?

Why would the young master of the prestigious Lin family, especially the eldest son, have to visit Su Hao twice to request that he become a disciple of the Lin family?

"Father, since the other party is unwilling, why waste your breath?"

Lin Hong frowned, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.

He never expected his father to make such a request of him.

Then she thought of what she had said to Su Hao last time. If she went again, wouldn't she lose face?

"How will you know if you don't try?" Master Lin glared at Lin Hong.

"But…"

"No buts. You have to go. If your attitude remains the same, I doubt you'll inherit the Lin family business. Don't just waste your days fooling around with that Xia family girl; you're utterly useless!"

Master Lin glared coldly, interrupting Lin Hong.

"Yes..." Seeing his father's anger, Lin Hong could only compromise for the time being.

No matter what, the father still calls the shots in the Lin family.

He didn't dare to go too far against the other party's decision.

Thinking of this, a shadow crossed his eyes.

He considered himself a young master, yet his father had repeatedly made him personally go to hire a blacksmith, showing no regard for his self-esteem or face.

The reason he agreed to go last time was simply because he wanted to see Xia Yingying and prepare for taking a concubine later.

This time, Xia Yingying had already gotten what she wanted and had done everything she could, yet she still wanted him to continue to swallow his anger...

Thinking of his father's advanced age, he couldn't help but clench his fist slightly...

The gaze directed at Su Hao turned cold.