Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents-Chapter 821 - 542: My Son Ti Hu, With the Bearing of a Saint Lord (Part 2)

"What is the reason?"

Hu Zeng was also swept up in Di Zhong's emotions and couldn't help but ask.

"Haha, after continuously asking around and even contacting a disciple's concubine's brother from Elder Heng Mountain, I finally got some information."

"My son, that kid Ti Hu, is said to have the potential of a Saint Lord. The Saint Lord wants to cultivate a successor as soon as possible, so that's why this happened."

"Of course, as the father of the Saint Lord's successor, I, Di Zhong, naturally can't wait until then to advance to the Star Emperor. Otherwise, when Ti Hu inherits the Saint Lord position, I would be really embarrassed."

"Pfft—"

Hu Zeng nearly spat water on Di Zhong's face when he heard this.

Saint Lord's successor?

What a joke.

Even Hu Zeng could only jokingly tell Lv Potian that he had Saint Lord potential after becoming the World Master of Hanche Small World. Ti Hu, just a small fry in the Star Lord realm, has Saint Lord potential—what a joke.

Where did Di Zhong hear this from? How could he believe it?

What about his brain?

"Hey, Brother Hu Zeng, don't doubt it."

Seeing Hu Zeng's look of pity for the foolish, Di Zhong was displeased, "This is the only plausible answer I got after asking hundreds of people. Otherwise, tell me, given my looks, this talent, this cultivation, and this ability level, why would Lord General give me such a precious Thousand Victory Flower?"

Hu Zeng was also taken aback by Di Zhong's question.

Indeed.

Even Di Zhong himself didn't fully believe in Ti Hu having the potential of a Saint Lord, but it was the only plausible explanation.

Otherwise, could it be that Lord General fancies this old geezer, Di Zhong? Ridiculous!

Plus, Hu Zeng wasn't very familiar with Lu Lin's experiences, and naturally ignored the possibility that Lv Potian might notice Lu Lin's genius level.

After all, in Hu Zeng's mind, although Lu Lin performed well in cultivation, he didn't seem to reach that level of extraordinary genius.

At least from the perspective of demeanor, back when the Heaven-endowed Genius Long Ze participated in the Heavenly Talent War, his cultivation couldn't match Lu Lin's now, but his demeanor and aura were far superior to Lu Lin's.

Yet even a genius like Long Ze wasn't particularly taken seriously by Lord General back then.

Otherwise, Elder Heng Mountain, no matter how senior, couldn't have snatched a disciple from Lord General.

"Alright, alright, I don't know why either, let's not overthink it."

"Anyway, since Lord General gives the benefit, it's fine if we don't understand, we just take it first."

"I never thought that back in the day, the Cangzhou Double Heroes, dominating the scene for so many years, could enter the Star Emperor realm one after the other. It would be quite a tale to tell."

"Damn Cangzhou Double Heroes."

Hu Zeng looked at him crossly, clearly having some unpleasant memories about the term Cangzhou Double Heroes.

"Alright, enough fooling around, Di Zhong, this is Lu Lin, an extraordinary genius I discovered, and a super skilled Star Guide. Have you heard about the Long Ze incident? A person who couldn't advance for twenty thousand years, and with Lu Lin's help, he directly advanced."

"If it weren't for being sabotaged early on, perhaps in a thousand years, General Mountain could produce another Seven Ancestor figure, and by then Elder Heng Mountain with his disciple both reaching the Ancestor level would be quite a story."

Hu Zeng said with some emotion.

Di Zhong nodded. He had heard about Long Ze on his way here.

Good news doesn't leave the door, bad news spreads a thousand miles.

After Long Ze was confirmed to be crippled, the news had already been spread by the on-site strong individuals through various channels.

People were still amazed by Long Ze's promotion, only to see the situation turn in the blink of an eye, raising the news' hype by several magnitudes.

Even some cultivators not affiliated with General Mountain, unaware of Long Ze, were informed about it.

"Wait, Brother Hu Zeng, you said this young brother is... Lu Lin?"

Di Zhong then realized.

"Yes, it's Lu Lin. What's wrong?"

Hu Zeng didn't quite understand Di Zhong's reaction. Could it be that this guy had heard of Lu Lin before?

"Haha, you should have said earlier, didn't even introduce when coming in."

Di Zhong's face instantly turned friendly and kind, getting up and walking to Lu Lin's side, "Lu Lin, you're really good. My kid, Ti Hu, speaks highly of you, and mentioned you saved his life on the Starry Sky Battlefield once. As his father, I must thank you."

Saying this, Di Zhong bowed to Lu Lin.

This startled Lu Lin, and he quickly stood up, "Senior Di Zhong, you're too kind. Ti Hu is like a brother to me; he's helped me a lot too."

Hearing Lu Lin's words, Di Zhong became even happier.

He already knew from Ti Hu's messages that Lu Lin was indeed a promising genius, and it was possible he might even win first place in the upcoming Heavenly Talent War.

But hearing Lu Lin say he and Ti Hu were like brothers especially pleased Di Zhong.

He'd always told Ti Hu, who was carefree and fond of making friends, that friends didn't need to be many, just a few close ones were enough.

But Ti Hu remained himself; unexpectedly, during his thousand-year post at the small world, he had met a genius like Lu Lin, making all previous efforts worthwhile.

"Good, good, truly a hero among the young! Here, Lu Lin, try this, it's a Jade Fruit grown at my own home."

Di Zhong said, picking up a green fruit resembling an apple from the table and handing it to Lu Lin.

"Thank you."

Lu Lin took it without hesitation and bit down under Di Zhong's kindly gaze.

The juice gushed.

Sweet taste.

Meanwhile, a pure stream of Star Power flowed into Lu Lin's body.

This surge of Star Power was substantial, and while circulating within, there was a mild, cool sensation.

It seemed to have restorative and healing effects.

"Di Zhong, you're even willing to give this away, truly generous."

"Lu Lin, don't be fooled by the ordinary name of the Jade Fruit; it is actually a rare elixir for nourishment and recovery."

"Even if one obtains the seeds of Jade Fruit, without specific planting methods, growing them is quite difficult."

"Di Zhong's family has been planting Jade Fruits for hundreds of thousands of years. They are a key source of cultivation materials."

"Alright, just say less, this Jade Fruit might be a rare thing to others, but to our family, it's nothing much really. If Little Friend Lu Lin finds it tasty, I have about three thousand pounds here, just take them all."

"Uh, that's not necessary, Senior Di Zhong. One is enough for me to taste."

Lu Lin quickly declined.

"Lu Lin, take them. Di Zhong, this old guy, rarely gives generously, don't miss it."

"Besides,"

Here, Hu Zeng glanced meaningfully at Di Zhong and slowly continued, "though it seems you're taking on his favor now, after the Heavenly Talent War, who knows how much this old guy will be laughing."

"This old fellow is sly; besides, just three thousand pounds of Jade Fruit, it's nothing to him."

"This."

Lu Lin looked at Hu Zeng and then at Di Zhong, thinking to himself how complicated the adult world is. We children are much more straightforward; if we like, we like, if we dislike, we dislike.

Di Zhong must have understood Lu Lin's level of ability in detail from Ti Hu; otherwise, he wouldn't have just given away three thousand pounds of Jade Fruit to him.

Though this man is Ti Hu Commander's father, and Ti Hu had a favorable relationship with Lu Lin, regardless of his intentions, it's just three thousand pounds of Jade Fruit, so just accept it.