"If you care about face, then be obedient and listen. This isn’t your responsibility, so stop feeling guilty about it." Su Changfeng said.

"But..."

As soon as that "but" came out, Su Changfeng cut him off and said, "You’re a grown man, don’t whine like that. As for Han Xue, I have a handle on it, I just can’t explain it to you guys."

He has a handle on it? How is that possible?

Hearing this, Ye Qingtian and Huo Tian were both surprised. They knew very well that Su Changfeng had been in Tuo Shi this whole time, so how could he possibly know the cause of Shen Hanxue’s illness?

Besides, even those international famous doctors couldn’t figure out the cause of Shen Hanxue’s illness, so how could he know?

Ye Qingtian and Huo Tian exchanged a look, both faces full of puzzlement.

"Chang Feng, come with me for a moment." Ye Qingtian said to Su Changfeng.

Su Changfeng nodded, then said to Zhu Lie, "Remember, this matter has nothing to do with you, so stop feeling guilty. After all, this is something we can’t control."

As he spoke, he gave Zhu Lie a meaningful look, which only made Zhu Lie even more confused.

In the backyard, Ye Qingtian sized up Su Changfeng. Ever since his grandson had returned from Tuo Shi, he seemed completely different from before, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on exactly what had changed.

"Chang Feng, what exactly is going on? What did you mean by what you said just now?" Ye Qingtian asked.

"Grandpa, there are many things I can’t tell you right now. It concerns Tuo Shi. I’m sorry." Su Changfeng said.

As for Yang Ling, he hadn’t even told Elder Wu and Yin Zhengyuan. He’d hidden it from everyone mainly because he was worried it would bring uncontrollable trouble to Shen Hanxue.

In fact, right now it was all just his own speculation. As for what kind of relationship there really was between Shen Hanxue and Yang Ling, he still couldn’t be sure.

Ye Qingtian nodded to show he understood. If it concerned Tuo Shi, then it really couldn’t be casually talked about. Even if he didn’t know much about Tuo Shi, he was sure their rules had to be very strict; otherwise, how could it be that the outside world knew almost nothing about Tuo Shi?

"This time going to Tuo Shi, did you gain anything? Did your strength improve?" Huo Tian couldn’t help asking. Tuo Shi gathered the strongest people under the heavens; it was the lifelong goal of those on the Martial Arts path.

Although Huo Tian himself couldn’t get in, the fact that Su Changfeng could already made him very satisfied. If Su Changfeng could achieve something there, he’d be even happier.

"Grandpa Huo, actually Tuo Shi has four levels: Heaven, Earth, Xuan and Huang. From Yellow Level up to Heavenly Level, the strength increases step by step. Every year Tuo Shi holds a promotion tournament, and Tuo Shi members can use that chance to advance."

"When I went to Tuo Shi this time, it just so happened to be promotion tournament season. I figure Elder Wu arranged it that way on purpose." Su Changfeng said. There was nothing to hide about this, so he just told them directly.

Hearing this, Ye Qingtian and Huo Tian’s eyes both lit up with strong curiosity. Since Elder Wu had deliberately arranged it, Su Changfeng must have taken part in the promotion tournament. If so, what level was he at now?

"You successfully advanced to Xuan-level?" Huo Tian asked urgently.

Su Changfeng nodded, a smile on his face.

Huo Tian instantly got excited and said, "Not bad, as expected of a child of the Ye Family. Even after going to Tuo Shi, you still brought honor to the Ye Family. Not bad, not bad!"

"Chang Feng, but don’t forget, even if you’ve achieved something, you still need to remain low-key and humble. You’ve only been at Tuo Shi for a short time and you’ve already become Xuan-level. As they say, ’a tall tree catches more wind.’ There’s no guarantee no one will be jealous. You must be careful." Ye Qingtian said.

Even though he didn’t know exactly what kind of existence Tuo Shi was, he believed that no matter where it was, there would always be competition. If you stood out too much, you would definitely attract unnecessary trouble.

So for the current Su Changfeng, he had to be cautious and keep a low profile in all things. Once his roots were firmly planted, then he wouldn’t need to care about those people anymore.

"So that means next year you can continue to push for Earth Level?" Compared to all that open and hidden strife, Huo Tian obviously cared more about strength. He wanted to know whether Su Changfeng had the confidence to keep climbing.

Su Changfeng shook his head and didn’t rush to answer.

Huo Tian was a bit puzzled. Since there was a promotion tournament every year, and Su Changfeng was already Xuan-level, he should be able to take part in the next one. So what did that headshake mean?

"Could it be there are other requirements?" Huo Tian asked uncertainly.

"No. What I mean is, I can’t go any higher for now, because I’m already a Heavenly Level member." Su Changfeng said.

Already... already a Heavenly Level member?

Ye Qingtian and Huo Tian’s expressions had gone beyond description.

Their eyes were bulging round, and the way they stared made Su Changfeng almost want to laugh.

"If I keep advancing, I’ll probably have to snatch Elder Wu’s position." Su Changfeng joked.

Ye Qingtian let out a heavy breath, as if he couldn’t quite process it. Four levels, and Su Changfeng had been away for less than a month, yet he’d already become a Heavenly Level member. He really couldn’t digest this.

"Chang Feng, you... you’re not joking, are you?" Huo Tian’s voice even sounded a bit unreal. This was Tuo Shi they were talking about! He couldn’t be more clear on what kind of place Tuo Shi was.

Even though he’d never been there, he knew that anyone who could enter Tuo Shi was a standout among the strong. To him, it was already incredibly rare that Su Changfeng could smoothly advance to Xuan-level. He never imagined this kid could be such a monster, becoming Heavenly Level in less than a month.

"Would I lie to you? I really am a Heavenly Level expert." Su Changfeng said.

Ye Qingtian suddenly walked up to Su Changfeng, his body trembling slightly as he grabbed his arm, saying excitedly, "Chang Feng, I... I..."

He wanted to say something, but didn’t know how to express it. He wanted to praise Su Changfeng, but felt no words could describe his feelings. After all, the impact Su Changfeng had brought him was simply too great. He had never even imagined it, so for a moment he was at a loss for words.

"Grandpa, when I first got to Tuo Shi, things really were a bit tough, but all of that has been resolved. In Tuo Shi, strength has always decided everything. Where I stand now, there’s no one left who dares to mess with me." Su Changfeng said.

Whether it was Guan Shan or Yin Lulu, they had both wanted to kill Su Changfeng and had made things difficult for him at every turn. But in the face of absolute strength, none of that mattered.

In Tuo Shi now, no one dared to do anything to Su Changfeng. There were even many people who secretly admired Ye Canghai, because he had accomplished something ordinary people never could. As for the once proud son of heaven, Guan Shan, he had long since been forgotten.

"Good, good, good..." Unable to put his feelings into words, Ye Qingtian could only repeat the word "good" over and over.

Huo Tian also walked over and asked curiously, "Other than you, has anyone else ever done this?"

"Probably not." Su Changfeng curled his lips in a half-smile, then added, "And I doubt anyone ever will."