Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 676: S-Class Steward... (Vote Request)

"No problem, Young Master. But we don’t have a car at home, do we?" Zhu Tao replied affirmatively after hearing Lin Feng’s words. He had been both to the airport and Songyuan Villa before and remembered the way, so picking someone up was no big deal. But how could they solve the problem with the car since Lin Feng had taken the family car away?

"In that case, go to my senior sister’s place and take her car for now. And after you’ve arranged for the guests at Songyuan Villa, there’s no need to come back immediately. I’ll head over in the evening," Lin Feng said after hearing Zhu Tao mention the issue with the car. He had only then realized that he had overlooked this matter. It seemed that they should also arrange a car for Zhu Tao in the future, for convenience. But for now, he could only use his senior sister’s car. With this thought, he directly instructed Zhu Tao to borrow the vehicle from Senior Sister Chu Meng and told him he would come to the villa after his evening classes since he had lectures during the day.

"Alright, Young Master. I’ll go right away," Zhu Tao said before hanging up the phone and heading straight out to find Lin Feng’s senior sister, Chu Meng. On the night of his arrival, Lin Feng had already explained all his personal connections to Zhu Tao, so naturally, Zhu Tao knew that the sister Lin Feng referred to was Chu Meng. Since Lin Feng had instructed him so, he simply followed the arrangements.

After putting away the phone, the bell rang signaling the start of the class. Lin Feng organized his thoughts and began formally teaching...

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By the time Zhu Tao drove to Tianhai International Airport, it was already noon. Upon reaching the exit, he immediately spotted an old man and a young man standing to the side and walked up to them.

"Hello. Are you Young Master Leng Hao? I am Zhu Tao, you can call me Old Zhu. The young master sent me to pick you up," Zhu Tao said indifferently as he approached Leng Hao. Expecting these two to be Leng Hao and his master, Zhu Tao glanced at the elder man beside him. At first glance, it was nothing much, but upon a closer look, Zhu Tao was taken aback as he faintly sensed that the older man was an S-level master.

He had not expected Leng Hao’s master to be an S-level expert. No wonder Lin Feng had specifically arranged for him to come to the airport. It all made sense now. Realizing this, Zhu Tao felt relieved and bowed slightly to the elder to express his respect.

"Hello, Old Zhu. I am Leng Hao. Let me introduce you to my master, Liu Pingfeng. We are here to see Brother Lin," Leng Hao said. As a lean old man approached them, Leng Hao’s intuition told him that this man was a master. The man matched the description Lin Feng had given, and as he was wondering if this was the person Lin Feng had sent, Zhu Tao spoke up, confirming the purpose of his visit. Pleased that someone was there to receive them, Leng Hao quickly introduced himself and his master.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. The house is quite far from here. Let’s get in the car. The young master has everything arranged," Zhu Tao said and then gestured for everyone to leave the airport before continuing the conversation.

"Thank you, Old Zhu," Leng Hao replied promptly after hearing Zhu Tao’s words, and began leading his master outside. However, Leng Hao was greatly surprised, thinking to himself that he had never heard Lin Feng mention having an old steward. Zhu Tao was treating him entirely with the courtesy of a steward, and he wondered what was going on.

"Thank you," Liu Pingfeng said simply in gratitude. He had also noticed that Zhu Tao was Lin Feng’s steward. What made Liu Pingfeng more curious was that he could sense Zhu Tao was not just any ordinary person. The demeanor and the subtle aura Zhu Tao exuded as he walked definitely indicated that he was a cultivator, and not just any cultivator, but a high-level master. This was even more puzzling because Leng Hao had told him that Lin Feng was a French teacher in his early twenties, so how could there be a master steward?

But these were not immediate concerns. There would be plenty of time to figure everything out later. With this thought, Liu Pingfeng put his mind at ease and, along with Leng Hao, left the airport terminal.

The three of them headed straight for Zhu Tao’s car. Both Leng Hao and Liu Pingfeng were dressed light, carrying nothing with them, and after all three were in the car, it started and drove directly towards the Western Outskirt.

"Old Zhu, I’ve never heard Brother Lin mention he had an old steward. This is..." Once the car was underway, Leng Hao, who was bored, voiced his curiosity. He was genuinely puzzled; he knew very well what Lin Feng’s home was like and, by rights, there shouldn’t be a steward, so what was going on?

"Young Master Leng Hao, I have only arrived in Tianhai recently, not even half a month ago, so perhaps the young master has not had a chance to tell you yet. It’s quite normal," Zhu Tao replied simply when he heard Leng Hao’s question. Having been in Tianhai for several days and accompanying Lin Feng to H Country, he had been quite busy, and it was normal that Lin Feng hadn’t discussed his affairs with Leng Hao. Even among Lin Feng’s women, few were aware of his existence.

"Oh, I see. That makes sense. After Brother Lin left Capital City, we lost touch... It’s been a while now, and I was getting anxious. Don’t take it personally, Old Zhu, haha." Leng Hao realized what Zhu Tao meant. Indeed, they hadn’t kept in contact since Lin Feng left Capital City. If Zhu Tao had only arrived recently, he naturally wouldn’t know. Realizing this, Leng Hao scratched his head awkwardly, feeling quite embarrassed.

"It’s nothing, Young Master Leng Hao. We’re all family now, no need for such formality," Zhu Tao said with a faint smile upon hearing Leng Hao’s words. He had heard from Lin Feng that Leng Hao was a good kid with a kind and straightforward nature, and Zhu Tao took an immediate liking to him. Thus, he wasn’t the slightest bit bothered by the question and instead felt even more favorably towards Leng Hao.

"Old Zhu, there’s something I would like to ask if you don’t mind." Seeing Zhu Tao chatting with his disciple, Liu Pingfeng had been observing from the side. The more he watched, the more certain he became that Zhu Tao was an expert—and one whose level he couldn’t even discern. Unable to hold back his curiosity any longer, he wanted to ask about Zhu Tao’s level of expertise. The more he looked at Zhu Tao, the more astonishing he found him. If he didn’t ask, it felt as though something was missing from his heart.

"Old Liu, please ask away. There’s nothing you can’t inquire about. You are Young Master Leng Hao’s master and the young master’s guest. Feel free to ask anything you want," Zhu Tao said to Liu Pingfeng with a smile, welcoming the question. Since Lin Feng had sent him to pick them up, it meant he regarded Liu Pingfeng as a guest, so there was nothing Zhu Tao felt he shouldn’t discuss, especially since he could tell that Liu Pingfeng was a great expert himself—giving him even less reason to hide anything.

"I’d like to ask about your level, Old Zhu. I hope that’s not impolite," Liu Pingfeng smiled, relieved by Zhu Tao’s attitude. It was clear that Zhu Tao was very courteous towards the two of them, which eased Liu Pingfeng’s mind. Since that was the case, he decided to just ask and get it off his chest, which felt much better than keeping it all bottled up.

"There’s nothing to hide. We are all family here. Without any secrets from you, I am an S-level cultivator," Zhu Tao answered calmly. He understood why Liu Pingfeng was curious, just as he was curious about Liu Pingfeng’s strength. It was a natural thing to wonder about, especially now that they were all one family, and it didn’t seem necessary to keep his strength a secret. With this thought, Zhu Tao didn’t hesitate to reveal his own level.

"Wha... What? Old Zhu, you’re an S-level expert? That’s... that’s incredible! You’re the same level as my master, also an S-level expert, this... this is unbelievable!" Leng Hao was completely stunned by Zhu Tao’s revelation. Although he had guessed Zhu Tao was a top expert, he had never imagined that Zhu Tao was an S-level expert of such caliber. It was truly unimaginable. There were only so many S-level experts in the whole country, and here was Zhu Tao, one such expert, right before him... How could this be?

What shocked Leng Hao even more was Zhu Tao’s status. Zhu Tao had been sent by Li Fangneng to pick them up and, from their first meeting, had treated him with the courtesy of a steward. This meant that Lin Feng actually had an S-level expert as a steward... It was just too astonishing to believe. S-level experts like his master were top-tier figures everywhere, even within the four Prominent Families, they held revered and special status. Yet here was Zhu Tao, acting as a steward for Brother Lin... How were people supposed to believe this? Looking at Zhu Tao, who was driving ahead with a calm expression, Leng Hao didn’t know what to say. An S-level expert serving as a steward... That kind of status was too frightening. No matter how hard Leng Hao thought about it, he couldn’t understand what special reason could compel someone like Zhu Tao to become a steward for Brother Lin. If word of this got out, it would probably drive the entire Cultivation World insane...

"Old Zhu, I really didn’t expect that you were also an S-level expert," Liu Pingfeng marveled, equally shocked to learn that Zhu Tao was an S-level figure. Being an S-level expert himself, he knew full well what that meant. There are only a handful of S-level experts in the country, and to meet one was an extremely rare event. He had never even considered that Zhu Tao, an S-level supreme expert, would take up the role of Lin Feng’s steward. An S-level expert serving as a steward, that’s something you wouldn’t see even in the most prominent Cultivation Families. How did he come to serve Lin Feng as a steward?