MD 701 to 710

 Miracle Doctor Chapter 701

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Three days passed in a blink.

Besides keeping vigil for Master Kong Jian, Ye Qiu spent these days mastering the Six Meridians Divine Sword and the second form of the Grass Script Sword Art.

Now, he had fully integrated both peerless sword techniques.

Comparing their strengths, Ye Qiu concluded that the Grass Script Sword Art was more powerful than the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

“Though the Six Meridians Divine Sword uses invisible sword qi, it requires advanced movement techniques to maximize its power,” Ye Qiu mused. “In *The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*, Duan Yu paired it with Lingbo Weibu to become a top-tier master.”

“But the Grass Script Sword Art is stronger.”

With Master Kong Jian’s century of internal energy, Ye Qiu could wield the Six Meridians Divine Sword effortlessly.

The Grass Script Sword Art was different.

Focusing all his strength, executing the second form drained him completely, even with his innate qi regenerating endlessly, it took half an hour to recover.

This meant he couldn’t use the second form unless absolutely necessary, or he’d be vulnerable.

“Even with a century of internal energy, I can’t casually use the second form, this sword art is too domineering,” Ye Qiu thought. “The Grass Script Sword Art has nine forms, where are the other seven?”

“If I mastered all nine, what would I fear from the Forbidden City? Or Dragon One?”

Ye Qiu had a strong intuition that with the complete Grass Script Sword Art, he could slay Dragon One with a single strike.

“ Heavens, grant me some luck to find the other seven forms soon.”

He knew even if the remaining seven appeared now, he couldn’t learn them quickly, and even if he did, he couldn’t execute them.

His cultivation was too low.

With a century of internal energy, the second form took half an hour to recover from, the later forms surely demanded even greater cultivation.

“I wonder, with this century of internal energy, can I break through to the fourth rotation of the Nine-Turn Dragon Art?”

Ye Qiu sat cross-legged, circulating his internal energy.

Soon, his body lifted off the ground, hovering three feet in the air, spinning slowly.

A while later, a faint golden glow emanated from him, making him resemble a Buddha.

He began cultivating the Nine-Turn Dragon Art.

Three hours later, Ye Qiu stopped, his face full of disappointment.

No breakthrough, a result he struggled to accept.

“If Master Kong Jian hadn’t infused me with a century of internal energy, would I have needed a hundred years to reach the fourth rotation?”

He checked his strand of innate true qi.

No change, identical to before.

Strange, why no progress?

This weighed heavily on Ye Qiu, recalling Master Kong Jian’s words that Dragon One might have cultivated nine strands of acquired true qi, nearing the path of immortality.

Though his innate true qi was miraculous, with only one strand, it likely couldn’t match Dragon One.

If Dragon One crossed into immortality, Ye Qiu would stand no chance.

“I thought my martial talent was exceptional, but the Forbidden City’s people are even more monstrous,” Ye Qiu sighed.

He turned to cultivating talismans.

With his enhanced internal energy, talisman practice improved significantly, mastering five or six new ones in one night.

His Heavenly Eye also advanced, its clairvoyance range extending from tens of meters to a hundred.

At dawn, Lin Jingzhi approached, “Go say goodbye to Master Du’e, we’re leaving soon.”

“Mm,” Ye Qiu nodded, asking, “Where’s that lapdog?”

Lin Jingzhi replied, “You mean Duoduo? He listened to Master Du’e’s Buddhist scriptures all night.”

Ye Qiu laughed, “Those dry scriptures, and he sat through them?”

“Don’t underestimate him, he was engrossed and kept asking Master Du’e questions,” Lin Jingzhi said.

Ye Qiu was incredulous, “No way.”

Lin Jingzhi giggled, “If you don’t believe me, see for yourself.”

Ye Qiu strode into the Enlightenment Tower.

At the entrance, he heard Qian Duoduo ask Master Du’e, “Master, what is love?”

Pfft—

Ye Qiu nearly burst out laughing, this lapdog asking such a childish question.

To his surprise, Master Du’e answered seriously, “Life is like being among thorns, if the heart doesn’t move, one doesn’t act rashly, and thus isn’t harmed, if the heart moves, one acts recklessly, hurting body and soul. Love is the same.”

Qian Duoduo pondered, then said, “Thank you, Master, I understand.”

Seeing his devout expression, Ye Qiu felt a twinge of panic.

Was this kid getting into Buddhism?

Ye Qiu marched in, smacking Qian Duoduo’s head.

Smack!

Qian Duoduo winced, “Cousin, why hit me?”

Ye Qiu scolded, “Asking the Master such a childish question, aren’t you insulting him?”

“Want to know what love is? Fine, I’ll tell you.”

“Love is like poop, when it comes, you can’t stop it.”

“Love is like poop, flushed away, never to return.”

“Love is like poop, always the same, yet slightly different.”

“Love is like poop, sometimes you strain for ages, and it’s just a fart.”

Qian Duoduo gaped, “Cousin, that’s too crude!”

“Crude? True vulgarity is true elegance,” Ye Qiu glared, then turned to Master Du’e, “Master, I’m here to bid farewell.”

He’d planned to stay half a day, but seeing Qian Duoduo’s state, lingering risked the kid sinking deeper, better to leave early.

Otherwise, if this lapdog joined a monastery, Ye Qiu couldn’t face their grandfather or second uncle.

Master Du’e escorted the trio to the foot of Wuliang Mountain, saying, “Benefactor Ye, you’re welcome back to Tianlong Temple, I won’t see you further, Amitabha.”

“Take care, Master. Farewell!”

Ye Qiu, Lin Jingzhi, and Qian Duoduo left Tianlong Temple, heading to Dali’s city center to accompany Lin Jingzhi in buying jade.

Dali had a street lined with jade shops.

As they arrived, they spotted two familiar faces.

Ma Dong, son of Suzhou-Hangzhou’s richest man.

And Gao Fei, Qian Shiyu’s ex-husband!

Miracle Doctor Chapter 702

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Ye Qiu was surprised.

Just days ago, these two were in Suzhou-Hangzhou, now they’re in Dali?

Did they not get beaten enough and came looking for more?

Pointing ahead, Ye Qiu said, “Sister Lin, Duoduo, look who’s there?”

Lin Jingzhi and Qian Duoduo followed his gesture, stunned.

Ma Dong and Gao Fei, with a few lackeys, were strolling the street, oblivious to Ye Qiu’s group.

Gao Fei’s face was bruised, wearing a baseball cap, Ma Dong had one hand bandaged.

Both had a scantily clad young woman in their arms, looking carefree.

Lin Jingzhi said, shocked, “Why are they here? Are they following us?”

Ye Qiu shook his head, “Probably not, or they wouldn’t be so blatant.”

Qian Duoduo, seeing the woman in Gao Fei’s arms, clenched his fists, “I’m gonna beat him up.”

“Duoduo, don’t be reckless,” Ye Qiu stopped him. “Avoid trouble, we’re here for Sister Lin’s business, let’s not stir things up unless they provoke us.”

Qian Duoduo snorted, “For your sake, Cousin, I’ll let it slide, but if that bastard messes with me, I’ll smash his head.”

He glared fiercely at Gao Fei.

Gao Fei seemed to sense it, glancing over, his face paling upon seeing the trio.

“Young Master Ma, why are they here?” Gao Fei said, panicked.

“Who?” Ma Dong looked up, then exclaimed, “Damn, weren’t they in Suzhou-Hangzhou? How’d they get to Dali?”

Having fled Suzhou-Hangzhou to avoid Ye Qiu, they never expected to run into him in Dali.

Gao Fei whispered, “Young Master Ma, you think that kid’s chasing us?”

Ma Dong snapped, “My dad apologized, he crippled my hand, now he’s followed us to Dali, what’s he want?”

Gao Fei, terrified, “Does he want us dead?”

Ma Dong said gravely, “Whatever they’re here for, let’s get out of here.”

As Ma Dong turned to leave, Gao Fei said, “They’re coming over.”

Ma Dong looked up, seeing Ye Qiu, Lin Jingzhi, and Qian Duoduo approaching with smiles.

Truth be told, Ma Dong and Gao Fei were rattled.

They’d experienced Ye Qiu’s methods firsthand.

Ma Dong wanted to run, but meeting Ye Qiu’s gaze, his legs froze.

“Young Master Ma, you’re here too, what a coincidence!” Ye Qiu greeted, waving with a smile.

“Y-Yeah, quite a coincidence,” Ma Dong forced a smile uglier than crying.

Ye Qiu asked, “What brings you to Dali?”

“Some business,” Ma Dong replied, then asked, “Why are you in Dali?”

Ye Qiu said, “Also business.”

Hmph, who’s he fooling?

What are the odds?

Ma Dong didn’t buy it.

Gao Fei smiled, “Mr. Ye, what specific business are you handling in Dali?”

“None of your damn business!” Qian Duoduo pointed at Gao Fei, cursing, “Don’t let me see you again, or I’ll beat you every time.”

Gao Fei’s smile froze, and he shut up.

Inwardly, he cursed Qian Duoduo, what’s he so cocky about, just leeching off Ye Qiu!

Ma Dong said, “Mr. Ye, you go ahead, I’ve got business to handle.”

With that, he and Gao Fei led their lackeys away.

Only after some distance did Ma Dong curse, “Damn it, seeing that kid’s smug smile, I wanted to punch his face.”

Gao Fei added, “And that Qian Duoduo, what’s he? Used to cower before me, now with Ye Qiu backing him, he tells me to shut up, hmph, I want to rip his mouth off.”

Ma Dong cautioned, “Angry or not, don’t provoke them, you’ve seen Ye Qiu’s methods, he’s like a devil when he gets ruthless.”

Recalling that night at Charm Dance Bar, Ma Dong shuddered.

“Don’t worry, Young Master Ma, I won’t mess with them, but I’m afraid even if we don’t, he’ll come for us,” Gao Fei said. “Dali’s not Suzhou-Hangzhou, our turf, where he’d hesitate to kill us, especially you, the richest man’s son, he wouldn’t dare act rashly, but Dali’s different.”

“Thousands of miles from Suzhou-Hangzhou, we’re unfamiliar here, if that kid wants us dead, we’re in danger.”

A chill flashed in Ma Dong’s eyes, “Gao Fei, you really think he’s here to kill us?”

“Isn’t it obvious?” Gao Fei glanced at Ma Dong. “You don’t actually believe he’s here for business, do you?”

“He was in Suzhou-Hangzhou when we were.”

“We come to Dali, he follows.”

“Dali’s not a small city, yet we run into him on this street, you think there’s such a coincidence?”

Ma Dong nodded, “Too convenient. Gao Fei, what should we do now?”

Gao Fei replied, “We’ve got two paths, first, leave Dali immediately, return to Suzhou-Hangzhou.”

“No way!” Ma Dong rejected it outright. “I just got to Dali, haven’t done anything, and I’d flee because I saw Ye Qiu? If word got out, people would laugh their heads off.”

“My dad wants me to be a stand-up man, capable of running the company someday.”

“If I run back over this, what would my dad think? He’d be disappointed, think I’m useless, so no matter what, I’m not going back.”

Gao Fei said, “If that’s your stance, Young Master Ma, we take the second path.”

“What’s that?” Ma Dong asked.

Gao Fei let go of the woman in his arms, pulled Ma Dong aside, and whispered, “Young Master Ma, instead of waiting for that kid to kill us, we strike first.”

Ma Dong was shocked, “You mean, kill Ye Qiu?”

Gao Fei nodded, “As the saying goes, strike first to gain the advantage, strike later and suffer.”

“Dali’s surrounded by wild mountains, kill Ye Qiu, bury him in some remote ridge, no one will know, isn’t that perfect?”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 703

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Ma Dong’s eyes flickered.

Gao Fei’s plan sounded good, but he hesitated, mainly because Ye Qiu’s skills were too formidable, making him hard to kill.

Having followed Ma Dong for so long, Gao Fei read his concerns instantly, asking, “Young Master Ma, are you worried Ye Qiu’s too strong to take down?”

“Yeah,” Ma Dong nodded.

Gao Fei grinned, “Young Master Ma, you don’t need to worry about that.”

“Oh?” Ma Dong was surprised. “You’ve got a plan?”

Gao Fei chuckled, “This isn’t an era of individual martial prowess anymore.”

“True, that kid’s skills are impressive, even if we brought a hundred men, we couldn’t beat him with fists alone.”

“But what about a gun?”

A gun?

Ma Dong’s eyes lit up, yeah, no matter how skilled you are, can you outmatch a gun?

Still, he hesitated.

Gao Fei pressed, “Young Master Ma, kill Ye Qiu, and Lin Jingzhi’s yours to toy with.”

Ma Dong wavered, picturing Lin Jingzhi’s graceful figure and alluring face, a surge of desire rising within.

Right, kill Ye Qiu, and Lin Jingzhi’s mine to play with however I want.

But he quickly suppressed the impulse.

His face darkened, voice cold, “Gao Fei, if you want to die, don’t drag me down.”

“I know you hate Ye Qiu for taking everything from you.”

“Want revenge? Go face him yourself, don’t involve me, I don’t want to die because of you.”

Huh?

This kid’s wised up?

Gao Fei was caught off guard, Ma Dong usually followed his every word, why the sudden change?

Then he thought of Ma, the richest man.

“Ma’s cunning, he must’ve said something to make Ma Dong wary of me,” Gao Fei realized.

He quickly backtracked, “Young Master Ma, you’ve misunderstood.”

“Yes, I hate Ye Qiu, he’s why I lost everything.”

“But suggesting we kill him isn’t just for my revenge, it’s for you, Young Master Ma!”

“If Ye Qiu’s in Dali to kill you, and you don’t act, you might not see tomorrow’s sun.”

“I’ve got nothing left, just a worthless life, if I die, the world keeps turning, but you’re the heir to Suzhou-Hangzhou’s richest man, if something happens to you, who’ll inherit Ma’s billion-yuan fortune?”

“Young Master Ma, and…”

“Enough!” Ma Dong, irritated, cut him off. “Drop it, I believe if I don’t provoke Ye Qiu, he won’t kill me.”

Pfft—

Gao Fei laughed, “Young Master Ma, you’re still so naive.”

“That kid’s the Azure Wolf Gang’s boss, a ruthless killer, even if you don’t provoke him, he’ll come for you.”

“Don’t believe me? Just wait and see!”

Ma Dong changed the subject, “I’m in Dali for business, let’s focus on that.”

“Xiao Wang!”

Ma Dong beckoned a lackey, “Call Mr. Yao, tell him to meet us at Mr. Mu’s.”

“Yes.”

The lackey dialed immediately.

“We’re heading to Mr. Mu’s,” Ma Dong said to Gao Fei as they walked. “Gao Fei, you said you lost everything, but I disagree, you’re not empty-handed.”

“You’ve still got me, your brother.”

“I brought you to Dali to introduce you to Mr. Mu, once you’re acquainted, I’ll let you handle the company’s jade procurement.”

“And when we meet Mr. Mu, show some respect.”

“Mr. Mu’s the local kingpin, with big influence, he monopolizes Dali’s jade, building a good relationship with him only benefits us.”

Gao Fei nodded, “Got it.”

Ma Dong added, “Have you met Mr. Yao?”

Gao Fei shook his head, “Not familiar with him.”

Ma Dong explained, “Mr. Yao, the Jade King, is my company’s chief appraiser.”

“He’s been in the trade for decades, vastly experienced, I rely on him for jade purchases, each job earns him over a million.”

“Gao Fei, get close to Mr. Yao, learn his skills, and you’ll be set.”

“I understand,” Gao Fei said flatly.

Business didn’t interest him, he only wanted to kill Ye Qiu for revenge.

“Mr. Mu lives on this street, not far, let’s go,” Ma Dong said, leading the way.

…

On the street, Qian Duoduo asked Ye Qiu, “Cousin, you think Ma Dong and Gao Fei will try to get revenge?”

Ye Qiu scoffed, “Revenge? That’s just asking for death.”

Lin Jingzhi giggled, “If I were them, I’d book a flight back to Suzhou-Hangzhou, the farther the better.”

Qian Duoduo, worried, warned, “Cousin, we should be cautious.”

“You crippled Ma Dong’s hand and beat Gao Fei, they hate you, they won’t let it go.”

“We’re strangers here, better safe than sorry.”

Ye Qiu brushed it off, “No worries, if they want to die, I’ll oblige.”

“By the way, Sister Lin, where to next?” Ye Qiu asked.

Lin Jingzhi said, “I’m visiting someone, Mu En, president of the Dali Jade Association.”

“He’s also the local big shot, controlling Dali’s jade supply, locals and outside merchants all deal with him for stock.”

Ye Qiu asked, “Where’s this Mu En live?”

Lin Jingzhi pointed down the jade street, “Keep going to the end, there’s a villa, that’s his place.”

Ye Qiu said, “Let’s hurry over!”

The trio walked down the jade street.

Twenty minutes later, a Chinese-style villa appeared before them.

The villa was grand, with jade lions at the gate.

Above the entrance hung a jade plaque inscribed with two characters—Mu Residence!

Twenty guards stood at the gate.

After Lin Jingzhi had a guard announce them, the trio entered.

Ye Qiu quietly noted the villa’s security, beyond the twenty gate guards, there were at least forty to fifty more inside and out, heavily fortified.

Entering the hall, Ye Qiu spotted Ma Dong and Gao Fei.

The two sat on rosewood chairs, sipping tea, chatting and laughing.

Ye Qiu grinned, “Didn’t expect to meet again so soon, what a coincidence!”

Instantly, Ma Dong and Gao Fei’s faces froze.

Damn it, why’s this guy here?

Miracle Doctor Chapter 704

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Ye Qiu’s arrival made Ma Dong and Gao Fei restless.

“Mr. Ye, w-what are you doing here?” Ma Dong asked, trembling, his hand shaking as he held his teacup.

Ye Qiu smiled, “Here for some business. Where’s Mr. Mu?”

“Mr. Mu just woke up and is washing his face, please wait a moment,” a stranger in a suit answered, emerging from an inner room, likely the Mu residence’s steward.

“Wait here, Mr. Mu will be out soon.”

The steward left hurriedly, without offering tea.

Ye Qiu’s trio sat across from Ma Dong and Gao Fei.

After a while, with Mu En still absent and no one speaking, the hall’s atmosphere grew heavy.

Ye Qiu broke the silence, smiling, “Young Master Ma, does your hand still hurt?”

Ma Dong’s mouth twitched, *You crippled my hand, don’t you know if it hurts?*

Furious inside, he hid it, saying, “Thanks for your concern, Mr. Ye, it’s much better after surgery.”

Ye Qiu nodded slightly, “Good to hear.”

“What are you meeting Mr. Mu for, Mr. Ye?” Ma Dong asked curiously.

Ye Qiu was open, “My girlfriend’s here to buy jade from Mr. Mu.”

Ma Dong glanced at Lin Jingzhi, who sat with her chin propped on her hand, occasionally flicking her hair, stirring his desires.

What a stunner.

If only she were mine.

Ma Dong recalled Gao Fei’s earlier words, how great it’d be to kill Ye Qiu, then Lin Jingzhi would be his to toy with.

For her, even losing ten years of life would be worth it.

He stole another glance at Lin Jingzhi, her every move captivating him, driving him wild.

So alluring normally, she must be even more so in bed!

Looking at Ye Qiu, a flicker of killing intent rose in Ma Dong’s heart.

But he quickly suppressed it.

“I can’t lust after Lin Jingzhi, or that bastard Ye Qiu won’t let me off.”

“Stunning as she is, she’s not worth my life.”

“Don’t provoke Ye Qiu.”

Ma Dong reined in his thoughts, waiting quietly.

About half an hour later, a middle-aged man emerged from the inner room, saying loudly, “Sorry to keep you waiting.”

The man, about 1.6 meters tall, over fifty, wore a round melon cap and a black Tang suit, a white jade thumb ring on his left hand, exuding authority.

Mu En!

Ye Qiu identified him instantly.

Mu En was stout, at least 200 pounds, his face fleshy, eyes narrowing to slits when he smiled.

He cupped his hands to the group, “Had a gathering last night, drank too much, so I overslept, my apologies.”

Ma Dong smiled, “Uncle Mu, long time no see, you’re still so spirited.”

“Hahaha, I do nothing but eat, drink, and sleep, of course I’m spirited,” Mu En said.

Sitting in the hall’s central chair, he asked Ma Dong, “How’s your father lately?”

“Doing well,” Ma Dong replied. “Before I came, my dad mentioned he found a gift for you, Uncle Mu, to give you in person next time you’re in Suzhou-Hangzhou.”

“Great, I’ll visit Suzhou-Hangzhou soon,” Mu En said, his gaze sweeping over Ye Qiu’s trio.

When he saw Lin Jingzhi, a flash of awe crossed his eyes.

What a beautiful woman!

Mu En stood, striding to Lin Jingzhi, smiling, “You must be Ms. Lin?”

“Hello, Mr. Mu, I’m Lin Jingzhi,” she said with a smile.

“Didn’t expect Ms. Lin to be such a beauty, a pleasure to meet you,” Mu En extended his right hand.

Lin Jingzhi reciprocated.

As their hands met, she tried to pull back, but Mu En held on tightly.

Worse, his other hand covered the back of hers.

Lin Jingzhi frowned.

“Ms. Lin, if you wanted jade, a call would’ve sufficed, no need to come in person,” Mu En said.

“But honestly, I feel an instant connection with you.”

“I’ve met many women, but one as beautiful, refined, and successful as you is rare.”

As he spoke, Mu En’s hands gently rubbed Lin Jingzhi’s, savoring her smooth skin.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Mu,” Lin Jingzhi said politely, trying to withdraw her hand, but Mu En’s grip was firm.

If not for her company’s urgent need for jade and fear of offending the local kingpin, Lin Jingzhi’s temper would’ve led to a kick and a curse for his shamelessness.

Ye Qiu noticed, a cold glint in his eyes, he flicked his finger, sending a burst of internal energy at Mu En’s wrist.

Thud!

Mu En felt a numbing sting, instinctively loosening his grip.

Lin Jingzhi quickly pulled her hand back.

Before Mu En could process it, the numbness faded, and he reached for her hand again.

This guy’s still at it?

Shameless!

Ye Qiu stood swiftly, stepping beside Lin Jingzhi, grabbing Mu En’s hand.

Mu En, still lingering on Lin Jingzhi’s softness, was displeased to find his hand held by a man, frowning, “Who are you?”

Mu En tried to pull free, but Ye Qiu’s grip was like iron.

He realized Ye Qiu wasn’t ordinary.

“Hello, Mr. Mu, I’m Ye Qiu, Lin Jingzhi’s boyfriend,” Ye Qiu said with a smile.

“So you’re Ms. Lin’s boyfriend, quite a fine young man,” Mu En laughed thrice, then said, “Ms. Lin, you’ve come a long way, let’s not waste time and get to business, how about it?”

Lin Jingzhi had been waiting for this, nodding with a smile, “Good.”

Only then did Ye Qiu release Mu En’s hand.

Mu En returned to his chair, saying, “I have a batch of jade, excellent quality, worth about a billion.”

Lin Jingzhi immediately said, “I’ll take the whole batch.”

“Ms. Lin, don’t rush, let me finish,” Mu En smiled. “You’re not the only one eyeing this batch, Ma Dong wants it too.”

“Ms. Lin, you’re my friend, and Ma Dong’s father is like a brother to me.”

“So, I’m in a bind, unsure who to give this batch to.”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 705

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Ma Dong’s heart cursed Mu En’s cunning.

Wasn’t this blatantly pitting him against Lin Jingzhi?

If he didn’t know Ye Qiu’s strength, Ma Dong might have competed, but now…

“Are you going to compete with me?” Lin Jingzhi stared coldly at Ma Dong.

Ma Dong hurriedly said, “Since Ms. Lin wants it, I’ll pass on this batch.”

Hm?

Mu En raised an eyebrow, Ma Dong’s reaction unexpected.

This puzzled him.

Ma Dong was usually arrogant, why back down so easily today?

Was he also smitten with Lin Jingzhi?

No, they must compete!

Only by making Lin Jingzhi see the jade was hard to get would she beg him, and if she begged, he’d have ways to get her into his bed.

In the business world, women value profit over their bodies.

Mu En asked Ma Dong, “You sure you don’t want this batch?”

“I’m cer—”

Before Ma Dong could finish, Mu En added, “Oh, I forgot to mention something.”

“Our Jade Association held a meeting a few days ago, deciding to limit one partner per province moving forward.”

“In other words, whoever gets this batch becomes my long-term partner.”

“Ma Dong, if you give up, you’ll lose my supply chain.”

Ma Dong’s face turned uglier than a bitter melon.

His jewelry company relied on jade, with Mu En as the main supplier.

If Mu En cut him off, his company would collapse.

Bankruptcy would make him a laughingstock, even his father, Ma the richest man, would look down on him.

But competing meant offending Lin Jingzhi, and if he did, Ye Qiu wouldn’t spare him.

Ma Dong was caught in a dilemma.

What to do?

Lin Jingzhi frowned too, unaware of this new rule from the Jade Association, clearly Mu En’s spur-of-the-moment scheme.

What was Mu En up to?

Stirring a fight between her and Ma Dong?

Did Ma Dong dare challenge her?

Just then, Ma Dong said, “Uncle Mu, if both Ms. Lin and I want this batch, what then?”

Mu En smiled, “That’s a question for Ms. Lin, but my suggestion is, if you both want it, compete fairly.”

“I only need one partner in Suzhou-Hangzhou.”

“Who that’ll be depends on your abilities.”

Ma Dong hesitated, saying to Mu En, “Uncle Mu, give me a few minutes to think.”

“Sure, think carefully,” Mu En said meaningfully.

Ma Dong signaled Gao Fei, and they stepped out of the hall.

“Gao Fei, what should I do?” Ma Dong asked.

Gao Fei hadn’t anticipated this, but hearing Mu En’s words, he was thrilled.

A chance for revenge!

He knew he couldn’t take Ye Qiu alone, so his only shot was through Ma Dong.

If he dragged Ma Dong in, he’d have his chance.

Without hesitation, Gao Fei said, “What choice is there? You have to compete!”

“Otherwise, you’ll lose Mr. Mu as a supplier.”

“No supplier, no stock, no stock, and your company’s done for!”

“Then, Young Master Ma, you’ll be the laughingstock of Suzhou-Hangzhou… no, maybe the whole country.”

“Think about it, your father’s the richest man in Suzhou-Hangzhou, his business thriving, if your company tanks, what will people say?”

“They’ll call you a failure, a useless second-generation, a waste, a good-for-nothing…”

“Enough!” Ma Dong cut Gao Fei off, annoyed. “I know all this, but Lin Jingzhi’s Ye Qiu’s woman…”

It all came back to his fear of Ye Qiu.

Gao Fei said, “Young Master Ma, you’re the son of Suzhou-Hangzhou’s richest man, are you really that scared of Ye Qiu?”

“This is business, not some jianghu grudge.”

“If you compete fairly with Lin Jingzhi, I don’t believe Ye Qiu would dare attack you.”

“Ye Qiu’s a jianghu man, he wouldn’t break jianghu rules, or the Dragon Gate’s Nine-Thousand-Year-Old won’t let him off.”

Right, the Dragon Gate has strict rules, the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old wouldn’t let its disciples run wild.

As one of the Dragon Gate’s four dragon envoys, if Ye Qiu broke jianghu ethics, it’d be a grave offense, and the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old wouldn’t spare him.

After Gao Fei’s analysis, Ma Dong’s fear vanished, and he asked, “Gao Fei, if I compete with Lin Jingzhi, how do I win?”

Gao Fei laughed, “Young Master Ma, you’re so spooked by Ye Qiu, you’re asking me something this simple?”

Ma Dong, irritated, “Cut the crap, tell me how to win this competition.”

Gao Fei said, “Young Master Ma, didn’t you bring Mr. Yao?”

“Don’t you know what Mr. Yao’s best at?”

“With Mr. Yao’s help, this competition’s in the bag.”

“From then on, Mr. Mu will keep supplying you, and your jewelry company will grow stronger.”

“Soon, your company’s revenue could surpass ten billion, going public would be a breeze, and you’ll be a titan in Suzhou-Hangzhou’s business world.”

“You’ll snag titles like Top Ten Outstanding Youth, Exceptional Entrepreneur, no problem, people won’t see you as a waste but as a charismatic, capable CEO.”

“They’ll praise you as a chip off the old block, your dad will be thrilled, maybe even hand you the company early.”

“Imagine, Young Master Ma, running a hundred-billion-yuan empire in your youth, how glorious!”

“Even provincial governors would respectfully call you Mr. Ma.”

“And those A-list actresses, they’d scheme to get into your bed, you’d pick whoever you want, a new bride every night, never the same.”

“Most importantly, you could tell those who looked down on you, ‘Thirty years east, thirty years west,’ and slap their faces hard.”

Thirty years east, thirty years west…

Ma Dong’s blood boiled.

“You’re right, I’m not just joining this competition, I’m going to win!”

“I’ll prove to everyone I’m not a waste, I’m a born king!”

“Gao Fei, thank you, you’re truly my brother!”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 706

After Ma Dong finished speaking, he turned and walked into the hall.

Gao Fei watched Ma Dong’s retreating figure, the corners of his mouth curling slightly into a sly smile of a successful scheme.

Brother?

You think you’re worthy?

If you didn’t have a bit of filthy money, would I bother with you?

Back in the hall.

Mu En asked Ma Dong, “Have you made up your mind?”

“Yes,” Ma Dong nodded and said, “I want to compete fairly with Mr. Lin.”

Hmm?

Lin Jingzhi was taken aback.

Earlier, Ma Dong had said he would give up. How could a brief trip outside change his mind?

Mu En laughed heartily, “That’s the spirit! How can a man give up so easily? Mr. Lin, what about you? Are you giving up?”

“I won’t give up,” Lin Jingzhi stated.

Her trip to Dali was primarily to purchase jade and establish a long-term partnership with Mu En.

If she gave up now, she would completely lose Mu En as a supplier.

Hearing Lin Jingzhi’s words, the smile on Mu En’s face grew even wider.

This was exactly the outcome he wanted.

He wanted to pit Ma Dong and Lin Jingzhi against each other, ideally letting Ma Dong win. That way, Lin Jingzhi would fail to secure the goods, lose him as a supplier, and surely become desperate.

Then, according to Mu En’s plan, Lin Jingzhi would come begging to him, and he could seize the opportunity to make demands.

As for the demands, there was really only one: he wanted Lin Jingzhi to be his woman.

Mu En thought to himself that if Lin Jingzhi became his, he could supply her with goods, and Ma Dong would have nothing to say.

Mu En said, “Since neither of you is giving up, let’s have a fair competition. I’ll need to think carefully about the method of competition.”

Ma Dong quickly said, “Uncle Mu, I have a suggestion.”

“Oh?” Mu En glanced at Ma Dong in surprise. “Let’s hear it.”

Ma Dong said, “Uncle Mu, what do you think about stone gambling?”

Mu En’s eyes lit up.

Lin Jingzhi’s expression, however, shifted slightly.

Stone gambling is a unique form of trade, not unlike gambling.

A piece of uncut jade, known as raw material, reveals nothing beyond its shape and weight—no one can be certain whether it contains jade inside.

There’s a saying in the stone gambling world: “Even immortals can’t judge an inch of jade.”

Thus, stone gambling relies not only on luck but also on experience.

Gamblers rely on their expertise, examining the surface of the raw material, making repeated guesses and judgements, estimating a price, and then purchasing the material to cut it open. The result could be jade worth tens or hundreds of millions, or it could be worthless waste—that’s the risk of stone gambling.

As the saying goes, “One cut can make you poor, one cut can make you rich.” A single stone could make someone fabulously wealthy or bankrupt them overnight.

Such stories are common in the stone gambling world.

Mu En smiled, “I think Ma Dong’s idea is excellent! Mr. Lin, what do you think?”

Lin Jingzhi said, “I think we should consider something else…”

“Mr. Lin, I think we’d better stick with this!”

Before Lin Jingzhi could finish, Mu En interrupted, “We’re in the jade business, and stone gambling is a little bit of fun in our industry. It tests eyesight and luck, and it won’t harm anyone’s goodwill.”

“For fairness, we’ll have a best-of-three.”

“Whoever cuts open the jade with the highest value wins!”

“The final victor will not only take this batch of goods from me but will also become my sole partner in Suzhou and Hangzhou moving forward.”

“Mr. Lin, what do you think?”

You’ve already decided, so why ask me?

Lin Jingzhi was somewhat displeased.

At that moment, Ye Qiu’s voice rang out, “I say we go with Mr. Mu’s plan!”

“Ye Qiu…”

Lin Jingzhi was about to warn Ye Qiu that stone gambling was disadvantageous to her, but as she started to speak, she saw Ye Qiu give her a subtle look.

Lin Jingzhi had no choice but to say, “Fine, let’s do stone gambling!”

“Excellent,” Mu En laughed heartily. “In that case, let’s not waste time. Follow me!”

With that, Mu En led the way, and the group left the villa.

They turned a few corners along the street and arrived at a processing factory.

Outside the factory, a crowd of at least a hundred people—tourists and merchants—had gathered to buy raw materials.

“Mr. Mu is here!”

Someone shouted, and the crowd parted, making way for a path.

Wherever Mu En passed, people greeted him incessantly.

“Hello, Mr. Mu!”

“Hello, Mr. Mu!”

“…”

Mu En waved with a smile, greeting the people around him, then led Ye Qiu and the others into the factory.

Upon entering, Ye Qiu was stunned.

The factory spanned thousands of square metres, with mountains of raw jade materials piled up, countless in number.

The raw materials varied in size.

The smallest weighed a pound or two, while the largest were hundreds or even thousands of pounds.

Among them, one piece in the corner, weighing at least three thousand pounds, stood out prominently.

“Ma Dong, Mr. Lin, as per the best-of-three agreement, each of you will select three pieces of raw material.”

Mu En pointed to the materials in the factory and said, “You can choose any raw material here, and whichever you pick, I’ll give it to you for free.”

“If you’re lucky and cut open jade, I’ll buy it back at three times the market price.”

“Of course, if you don’t want to sell, you can take it all away.”

“What do you both think?”

Ma Dong’s face lit up with joy as he smiled and said, “Uncle Mu, you’re truly a big boss—always so generous.”

Mu En glanced at Ma Dong, “You seem awfully confident, lad. Got something up your sleeve?”

Ma Dong chuckled, “I’ve brought a helper.”

“Who?”

Just as Mu En asked, a commotion erupted from the crowd outside.

“Mr. Yao is here!”

“Make way for Mr. Yao!”

“Is Mr. Yao here for stone gambling?”

“Fantastic, we’ll finally get to see Mr. Yao in action!”

“…”

Soon, an elderly man, surrounded by the crowd, appeared in Mu En’s line of sight.

The man was over sixty, with a lean face, dressed in a grey Zhongshan suit and gold-rimmed glasses, looking every bit the scholar.

“Mr. Yao!”

Mu En stepped forward quickly, shaking the man’s hand and saying, “Your presence truly honours us, Mr. Yao!”

“You’re too kind, Mr. Mu!” Mr. Yao smiled. “I’m now the chief appraiser for Young Master Ma’s company. When I got his call, I rushed over.”

“Is that so?” Mu En glanced back at Ma Dong, saying enviously, “You’ve done well, lad, getting Mr. Yao to join your company. Must’ve taken some effort, eh?”

Ma Dong said modestly, “Mr. Yao saw that I’m a junior just starting out, so he wanted to give me a leg up.”

Meanwhile.

Lin Jingzhi said gravely, “I’m going to lose this stone gambling match.”

Ye Qiu noticed that ever since Mr. Yao’s arrival, Lin Jingzhi’s expression had grown serious. Hearing her words, he couldn’t help but ask, “What’s the deal with this old guy?”

Lin Jingzhi replied, “Mr. Yao has a nickname: the Jade King!”

—

Miracle Doctor Chapter 707

The Jade King?

Ye Qiu was stunned.

That nickname sounds incredibly impressive!

“What does he do? Does he own a lot of jade?” Ye Qiu asked.

Lin Jingzhi shook her head and said, “Mr. Yao doesn’t deal in jade, but he’s cut open plenty of jade from raw materials.”

“It’s said that Mr. Yao comes from a family with deep knowledge. He entered the stone gambling trade as a young boy. From the age of seventeen, when he cut open his first piece of raw material, up to today, he’s never failed.”

“Every time, he manages to cut jade from the raw material.”

“The most famous incident was in Nanyang. A boss bet his entire fortune, spending fifty million to buy a piece of raw material weighing several hundred kilograms. He cut it over a dozen times and found not a single piece of jade.”

“The boss broke down on the spot, wailing and even threatening to kill himself.”

“By chance, Mr. Yao was there that day. He bought the cut-up raw material for five hundred yuan and took matters into his own hands. Guess what happened?”

Ye Qiu said, “No need to guess. You just said he’s never failed, so he must have cut out jade.”

“Exactly,” Lin Jingzhi said. “Mr. Yao cut out a piece of imperial green from that scrap material and sold it on the spot for a whopping three hundred million.”

“The boss, unable to cope, smashed his head and died on the scene.”

“Because of that incident, Mr. Yao’s reputation soared.”

“Over the years, Mr. Yao has cut out imperial green multiple times and never made a mistake. That’s why everyone in the industry calls him the Jade King.”

Lin Jingzhi glanced at Mr. Yao and Ma Dong, saying, “I never expected Mr. Yao to be the chief appraiser for Ma Dong’s jewellery company. With him helping Ma Dong, we’re bound to lose this stone gambling match.”

Qian Duoduo quickly said, “Sister-in-law, since Ma Dong has brought a helper, why don’t you find one too?”

Lin Jingzhi gave a wry smile, “I’d love to find a helper, but where could I find someone as skilled as Mr. Yao?”

Ye Qiu suddenly said, “Sister Lin, don’t worry. With me here, you won’t lose.”

Hmm?

Lin Jingzhi looked at Ye Qiu in surprise and asked, “You know how to gamble stones?”

Ye Qiu replied, “I’ve never done it before. I’ve only seen stone gambling in TV shows and novels. It’s just picking a piece of raw material and cutting it open, right? How hard can it be?”

Lin Jingzhi was speechless and said, “Stone gambling tests experience and luck. You have no experience at all—how could you possibly win?”

Ye Qiu grinned, “Didn’t you just say stone gambling relies on experience and luck? Well, I happen to have pretty good luck.”

“That Yao guy meeting me is his misfortune. Today, he’s going to lose spectacularly.”

“Because I have a secret weapon.”

Instantly, Lin Jingzhi and Qian Duoduo looked at Ye Qiu with curiosity.

“Cousin, what’s your secret weapon?” Qian Duoduo asked.

Ye Qiu chuckled and said, “I have x-ray vision.”

Lin Jingzhi rolled her eyes, completely dismissing Ye Qiu’s claim, thinking he was talking nonsense.

“If you have x-ray vision, then I have super-hearing,” Qian Duoduo said, annoyed. “Cousin, this is serious—how can you joke around at a time like this?”

Qian Duoduo didn’t believe him either, thinking Ye Qiu was joking.

This reaction was within Ye Qiu’s expectations.

If he told someone he had x-ray vision, they’d probably call him crazy.

After all, x-ray vision is simply impossible for ordinary people.

Ye Qiu said quietly, “Sister Lin, later I’ll go up against that Yao guy. Just relax and don’t be so nervous.”

“Even if we lose at stone gambling, it’s not a big deal. At worst, you lose a supplier.”

“To be honest, I don’t even want you to work with Mu En. That guy’s not a good person.”

“If it comes to it, we’ll ditch the jewellery business and do something else.”

After Ye Qiu’s comforting words, a smile returned to Lin Jingzhi’s face.

She linked her arm with Ye Qiu’s and said sweetly, “As long as you’re by my side, it doesn’t matter whether we do business or not. We’re not short of money anyway.”

Ye Qiu wrapped his arm around Lin Jingzhi’s waist and laughed, “Same here. As long as you’re with me, Sister Lin, I feel happy.”

Smack!

Lin Jingzhi planted a kiss on Ye Qiu’s cheek.

Qian Duoduo coughed twice, “Ahem… Can you two please tone it down in public? Have you considered the feelings of a single guy like me?”

Ye Qiu said, “You’re not a single guy—you’re a lapdog.”

Qian Duoduo immediately tattled to Lin Jingzhi, “Sister-in-law, Cousin’s bullying me again.”

“Is he bullying you?” Lin Jingzhi smiled brightly. “I think Ye Qiu’s right.”

Qian Duoduo: “…”

On the other side.

Seeing Ye Qiu and Lin Jingzhi laughing and chatting, Ma Dong sneered inwardly, Let’s see if you can still smile later.

Mu En had been keeping an eye on Lin Jingzhi. When he saw her kissing and hugging Ye Qiu, his eyes turned red with envy. Especially when he saw Lin Jingzhi’s smile, as radiant as a blooming peach blossom, charming and alluring, his heart itched even more.

I must have this woman!

Mu En swore to himself. Then, he approached Lin Jingzhi.

“Mr. Lin, Ma Dong has brought Mr. Yao to help. Would you like to find a helper too?”

Mu En said, “If you can’t find a suitable helper, I can assist. I’ve been in this circle for years and know a few people.”

To his surprise, Lin Jingzhi declined outright.

“Thank you for your kindness, Mu En, but I’ll pass.”

Hmm?

Mu En was taken aback—this wasn’t what he’d expected. He couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Lin, are you perhaps a stone gambling expert yourself?”

Lin Jingzhi shook her head, “I don’t know how to gamble stones.”

“Then why are you refusing my offer?” Mu En was utterly baffled.

Lin Jingzhi said, “Stone gambling relies on experience and luck. I don’t have Mr. Yao’s vast experience, so I’ll have to rely on luck.”

Luck?

Mu En found it amusing. Those who pinned their hopes on luck often lost miserably.

But Lin Jingzhi’s mindset excited him. He could already foresee that in this competition, Lin Jingzhi was doomed to lose.

Once this woman loses, she’ll definitely come begging to me, and then I’ll have her.

Her figure, her face, that seductive charm…

Pure bliss!

Mu En fantasised in his mind.

But being the seasoned player he was, he put on a kind expression and said, “Mr. Lin, putting all your hopes on luck is quite risky!”

Lin Jingzhi didn’t mind and smiled, “If my luck’s bad and I lose, it just means there’s no fate for me to work with you, Mr. Mu.”

“Mr. Mu, I think we shouldn’t waste any more time. Let’s get started!”

Mu En agreed on the spot:

“Alright, let’s begin!”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 708

Before the competition began.

Ma Dong pulled Mr. Yao aside and whispered, “Mr. Yao, if we win today, I’ll give you twenty percent of the company’s shares.”

Mr. Yao smiled, “Young Master Ma, stone gambling is my hobby. Don’t talk to me about money—I don’t care about it.”

Ma Dong nodded, “Yes, yes, my apologies for being crass…”

Before he could finish, Mr. Yao lowered his voice and asked, “By the way, how much are twenty percent of the shares worth?”

Ma Dong: “…”

Didn’t you just say you don’t care about money?

Hypocrite!

Ma Dong answered, “Twenty percent of the shares is worth two hundred million.”

Mr. Yao seemed disappointed, “Only two hundred million…”

Ma Dong quickly said, “Mr. Yao, although twenty percent is currently worth two hundred million, as long as Uncle Mu keeps supplying me, in a few years, once the company goes public, two hundred million could multiply tenfold to two billion.”

Mr. Yao’s face lit up with a smile, “Young Master Ma, rest assured. I’ve never lost at stone gambling before, and I won’t lose today.”

Ma Dong said respectfully, “Then I’ll leave it all to you, Mr. Yao.”

“A small matter, no need for formalities.”

Mr. Yao finished speaking and rolled up his sleeves.

Seeing this, the surrounding crowd became as excited as if they’d taken a stimulant.

“My goodness, is Mr. Yao about to gamble stones?”

“I never thought I’d see Mr. Yao take action in person. This trip was worth it.”

“…”

“Mr. Lin, I’ve got Mr. Yao on my side. Who’s on yours?” Ma Dong asked Lin Jingzhi, brimming with confidence.

“I’ll do it,” Ye Qiu stepped forward.

Mr. Yao glanced at Ye Qiu with a look full of disdain.

A young upstart dares to compete with me in stone gambling? Courting death!

Mu En began announcing the rules, “Mr. Yao, Mr. Ye, the rule is best of three.”

“You can freely choose any raw material here and cut it open on the spot.”

“The one who cuts out jade wins.”

“What do you both think?”

Mr. Yao said, “I have no objections.”

Mu En looked at Ye Qiu, “And you, Mr. Ye?”

Ye Qiu said, “Mr. Mu, I have a question. If both Mr. Yao and I cut out jade, how will it be judged?”

Mr. Yao’s face was full of contempt. You really think you can cut out jade? Laughable.

Mu En smiled, “If both of you cut out jade, the winner will be decided by the value of the jade. Whoever cuts out the more valuable jade wins. Mr. Ye, any other questions?”

Ye Qiu shook his head, “No more questions.”

“Then let’s begin!”

Mu En made an inviting gesture.

Mr. Yao strode forward, pausing briefly as he passed Ye Qiu.

“Young man, stone gambling is a technical skill. Luck alone won’t cut it.”

Mr. Yao’s tone was like an elder lecturing a junior.

Ye Qiu was annoyed.

Who are you to lecture me, old man?

Just because you’re the Jade King?

If I give you respect, you’re a senior. If not, you’re nothing!

Ye Qiu said, “Mr. Yao, have you ever heard a saying?”

“What saying?” Mr. Yao asked.

Ye Qiu grinned, “Good looks, good luck.”

Mr. Yao sneered, “In this day and age, it’s about skill. Relying on looks will leave you starving.”

Ye Qiu’s smile widened, “Mr. Yao, you seem to know a lot about it. Looks like you’ve tried it before!”

“You—” Mr. Yao’s face turned livid with anger.

He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to dare confront him publicly. This was intolerable.

“Kid, let me tell you…”

Before Mr. Yao could finish, Ye Qiu turned away and said to Lin Jingzhi, “Sister Lin, once we’re done here, let’s leave early. I’m not used to Dali—too many flies buzzing around my ears, driving me mad.”

Lin Jingzhi smiled radiantly, “Alright, I’ll listen to you.”

Hearing this, Mr. Yao trembled with rage.

Who are you calling a fly?

I ought to squash you!

Mr. Yao clenched his fists, itching to punch Ye Qiu in the face. As the renowned Jade King, he’d never been so insulted.

Mu En glanced at Ye Qiu, somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to challenge the Jade King.

“This kid’s got some guts, but so what? Your girlfriend will soon be mine.”

Ma Dong, seeing this, felt a pang of worry.

That bastard Ye Qiu is deliberately provoking Mr. Yao to throw him off balance and make him underperform in the competition.

Thinking this, Ma Dong quickly said, “Mr. Yao, don’t get upset. Let’s focus on the competition!”

“Uncle Mu said earlier that the raw materials for the competition are free, and we can choose any three pieces. If we cut out jade, Uncle Mu will buy it back at three times the market price.”

“Mr. Yao, as long as there’s jade in the material, I won’t take a penny—it’s all yours.”

Mr. Yao was stunned, “Is that true?”

Ma Dong said, “Uncle Mu promised it himself, so it must be true.”

Mu En also laughed heartily, “My word is my bond. Mr. Yao, pick any material you like—it’s on me.”

“Thank you, Mr. Mu.”

Mr. Yao expressed his thanks, then said coldly to Ye Qiu, “I hope you have some luck today.”

Ye Qiu smiled, “Mr. Yao, I hope you have luck too. It’d be a shame if you lost.”

“Lost?” Mr. Yao shook his head and sneered, “I’ve never lost.”

Ye Qiu said, “What if you lose today?”

“There’s no ‘what if’!” Mr. Yao said, “I haven’t lost in the past, I won’t lose today, and I won’t lose in the future!”

With that, Mr. Yao ignored Ye Qiu and strode into the factory to select raw materials.

Ye Qiu looked at Mr. Yao’s back, sneering inwardly.

No matter how great the Jade King is, can he compare to my Heavenly Eye?

Soon.

Mr. Yao returned, holding a piece of raw material weighing a few pounds.

The crowd erupted in praise.

“As expected of the Jade King, picking a raw material so quickly.”

“Less than three minutes, right? Impressive.”

“That kid actually thinks he can compete with the Jade King at stone gambling. He’s asking for it.”

Mr. Yao said to Ye Qiu, “I’ve made my choice. What about you?”

Ye Qiu glanced around, walked to a pile of raw materials, and casually picked up a stone the size of a bowl, saying, “I’ve chosen too.”

Mr. Yao looked at the material in Ye Qiu’s hand and said disdainfully, “That piece won’t yield jade. I can give you a chance to pick again.”

“No need to pick again. This is the one,” Ye Qiu smiled. “I always trust my instincts.”

If instincts worked, what would be the point of experience?

Mr. Yao was thoroughly unimpressed.

Then, Mu En called over two workers to start cutting the stones.

Before the competition began.

Ma Dong pulled Mr. Yao aside and whispered, “Mr. Yao, if we win today, I’ll give you twenty percent of the company’s shares.”

Mr. Yao smiled, “Young Master Ma, stone gambling is my hobby. Don’t talk to me about money—I don’t care about it.”

Ma Dong nodded, “Yes, yes, my apologies for being crass…”

Before he could finish, Mr. Yao lowered his voice and asked, “By the way, how much are twenty percent of the shares worth?”

Ma Dong: “…”

Didn’t you just say you don’t care about money?

Hypocrite!

Ma Dong answered, “Twenty percent of the shares is worth two hundred million.”

Mr. Yao seemed disappointed, “Only two hundred million…”

Ma Dong quickly said, “Mr. Yao, although twenty percent is currently worth two hundred million, as long as Uncle Mu keeps supplying me, in a few years, once the company goes public, two hundred million could multiply tenfold to two billion.”

Mr. Yao’s face lit up with a smile, “Young Master Ma, rest assured. I’ve never lost at stone gambling before, and I won’t lose today.”

Ma Dong said respectfully, “Then I’ll leave it all to you, Mr. Yao.”

“A small matter, no need for formalities.”

Mr. Yao finished speaking and rolled up his sleeves.

Seeing this, the surrounding crowd became as excited as if they’d taken a stimulant.

“My goodness, is Mr. Yao about to gamble stones?”

“I never thought I’d see Mr. Yao take action in person. This trip was worth it.”

“…”

“Mr. Lin, I’ve got Mr. Yao on my side. Who’s on yours?” Ma Dong asked Lin Jingzhi, brimming with confidence.

“I’ll do it,” Ye Qiu stepped forward.

Mr. Yao glanced at Ye Qiu with a look full of disdain.

A young upstart dares to compete with me in stone gambling? Courting death!

Mu En began announcing the rules, “Mr. Yao, Mr. Ye, the rule is best of three.”

“You can freely choose any raw material here and cut it open on the spot.”

“The one who cuts out jade wins.”

“What do you both think?”

Mr. Yao said, “I have no objections.”

Mu En looked at Ye Qiu, “And you, Mr. Ye?”

Ye Qiu said, “Mr. Mu, I have a question. If both Mr. Yao and I cut out jade, how will it be judged?”

Mr. Yao’s face was full of contempt. You really think you can cut out jade? Laughable.

Mu En smiled, “If both of you cut out jade, the winner will be decided by the value of the jade. Whoever cuts out the more valuable jade wins. Mr. Ye, any other questions?”

Ye Qiu shook his head, “No more questions.”

“Then let’s begin!”

Mu En made an inviting gesture.

Mr. Yao strode forward, pausing briefly as he passed Ye Qiu.

“Young man, stone gambling is a technical skill. Luck alone won’t cut it.”

Mr. Yao’s tone was like an elder lecturing a junior.

Ye Qiu was annoyed.

Who are you to lecture me, old man?

Just because you’re the Jade King?

If I give you respect, you’re a senior. If not, you’re nothing!

Ye Qiu said, “Mr. Yao, have you ever heard a saying?”

“What saying?” Mr. Yao asked.

Ye Qiu grinned, “Good looks, good luck.”

Mr. Yao sneered, “In this day and age, it’s about skill. Relying on looks will leave you starving.”

Ye Qiu’s smile widened, “Mr. Yao, you seem to know a lot about it. Looks like you’ve tried it before!”

“You—” Mr. Yao’s face turned livid with anger.

He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to dare confront him publicly. This was intolerable.

“Kid, let me tell you…”

Before Mr. Yao could finish, Ye Qiu turned away and said to Lin Jingzhi, “Sister Lin, once we’re done here, let’s leave early. I’m not used to Dali—too many flies buzzing around my ears, driving me mad.”

Lin Jingzhi smiled radiantly, “Alright, I’ll listen to you.”

Hearing this, Mr. Yao trembled with rage.

Who are you calling a fly?

I ought to squash you!

Mr. Yao clenched his fists, itching to punch Ye Qiu in the face. As the renowned Jade King, he’d never been so insulted.

Mu En glanced at Ye Qiu, somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to challenge the Jade King.

“This kid’s got some guts, but so what? Your girlfriend will soon be mine.”

Ma Dong, seeing this, felt a pang of worry.

That bastard Ye Qiu is deliberately provoking Mr. Yao to throw him off balance and make him underperform in the competition.

Thinking this, Ma Dong quickly said, “Mr. Yao, don’t get upset. Let’s focus on the competition!”

“Uncle Mu said earlier that the raw materials for the competition are free, and we can choose any three pieces. If we cut out jade, Uncle Mu will buy it back at three times the market price.”

“Mr. Yao, as long as there’s jade in the material, I won’t take a penny—it’s all yours.”

Mr. Yao was stunned, “Is that true?”

Ma Dong said, “Uncle Mu promised it himself, so it must be true.”

Mu En also laughed heartily, “My word is my bond. Mr. Yao, pick any material you like—it’s on me.”

“Thank you, Mr. Mu.”

Mr. Yao expressed his thanks, then said coldly to Ye Qiu, “I hope you have some luck today.”

Ye Qiu smiled, “Mr. Yao, I hope you have luck too. It’d be a shame if you lost.”

“Lost?” Mr. Yao shook his head and sneered, “I’ve never lost.”

Ye Qiu said, “What if you lose today?”

“There’s no ‘what if’!” Mr. Yao said, “I haven’t lost in the past, I won’t lose today, and I won’t lose in the future!”

With that, Mr. Yao ignored Ye Qiu and strode into the factory to select raw materials.

Ye Qiu looked at Mr. Yao’s back, sneering inwardly.

No matter how great the Jade King is, can he compare to my Heavenly Eye?

Soon.

Mr. Yao returned, holding a piece of raw material weighing a few pounds.

The crowd erupted in praise.

“As expected of the Jade King, picking a raw material so quickly.”

“Less than three minutes, right? Impressive.”

“That kid actually thinks he can compete with the Jade King at stone gambling. He’s asking for it.”

Mr. Yao said to Ye Qiu, “I’ve made my choice. What about you?”

Ye Qiu glanced around, walked to a pile of raw materials, and casually picked up a stone the size of a bowl, saying, “I’ve chosen too.”

Mr. Yao looked at the material in Ye Qiu’s hand and said disdainfully, “That piece won’t yield jade. I can give you a chance to pick again.”

“No need to pick again. This is the one,” Ye Qiu smiled. “I always trust my instincts.”

If instincts worked, what would be the point of experience?

Mr. Yao was thoroughly unimpressed.

Then, Mu En called over two workers to start cutting the stones.

Miracle Doctor Chapter 709

Mr. Yao, with his vast experience, took a marker and drew two lines on the raw material, then handed it to the worker, saying, “Cut along the lines I drew.”

“Alright.”

The worker took the material and started the cutting machine.

Zzz—zzz—zzz—

The sound of the cutting machine was piercing.

Nearby, the onlookers were buzzing with discussion.

“Do you think Mr. Yao’s material will yield jade?”

“Nonsense, when has Mr. Yao ever failed?”

“I’m just curious—what grade will the jade be this time?”

“Who cares about the grade? We’ll know soon enough.”

All jewellery, including jade, is divided into grades. Jade comes in colours like green, white, red, purple, and yellow, with green being the most common and valuable.

Different shades of jade vary in value and grade, roughly divided into levels one to six.

Level one is the most valuable, level six the least.

Two minutes later.

The worker’s excited shout rang out, “It’s green! It’s green!”

Instantly, a crowd surged forward.

“What grade is it?” someone asked eagerly.

The worker replied, “It’s apple green.”

Apple green is a level-three jade.

This jade is a rich green, and when held to the light, it shows a slight yellowish tint, like an unripe green apple.

The crowd erupted in praise.

“Mr. Yao is incredible, picking a material at random and cutting out apple green.”

“Worthy of the Jade King, with an eye like a hawk.”

“If I had even a tenth of Mr. Yao’s skill, I’d be set.”

“…”

Soon, the material was fully cut.

A piece of apple green jade the size of a bar of soap appeared before the crowd, crystal clear.

“Mr. Yao, are you selling this jade? I’ll offer five hundred thousand.”

“What, only five hundred thousand for such a big piece? I’ll offer one million.”

“I’ll give one million two hundred thousand…”

People on the scene started bidding.

In no time, the price reached two million.

Mr. Yao waved his hand, saying, “Thank you for your kindness, but I’m not planning to sell this jade.”

With that, he handed the jade to Ma Dong, saying, “Young Master Ma, it’s yours.”

Ma Dong’s face lit up, and he quickly thanked him, “Thank you, Mr. Yao.”

Mr. Yao’s gaze fell on Ye Qiu, “Your turn.”

Ye Qiu handed his material to the worker.

“Sir, how should I cut it?” the worker asked.

Without thinking, Ye Qiu said, “Cut it straight down the middle.”

What?

The worker’s expression turned odd.

Mr. Yao couldn’t help but mock, “No experience at all, yet you dare to gamble stones? Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?”

The onlookers burst into laughter.

“This kid’s a newbie!”

“No experience and still gambling stones—brave, I’ll give him that!”

“He’s going to lose everything, even his underwear!”

Mu En explained to Ye Qiu, “Normally, cutting straight down the middle is the riskiest. Even if there’s jade inside, one cut could ruin it.”

“No matter, cut it as I said,” Ye Qiu, worried the worker might not understand, added, “Like you’d cut a watermelon.”

The worker immediately said, “Sir, if there’s jade inside and I ruin it, you can’t blame me.”

Before Ye Qiu could respond, Mr. Yao said to the worker, “Your worry is unnecessary. His material can’t possibly have jade. If it does, I’ll write my name backwards.”

Ye Qiu urged, “I won’t blame you, just cut it!”

The worker then started the cutting machine.

Ye Qiu’s material wasn’t large to begin with, and one cut split it in half, revealing nothing inside.

“See, I told you there’s no jade,” Mr. Yao said to Ye Qiu. “You lost this round.”

Ye Qiu ignored Mr. Yao, pointing to one of the halved pieces and telling the worker, “Take this piece and cut it in half again.”

The worker said, “Sir, your material is already small, and after one cut, it’s even smaller. Cutting again won’t yield jade.”

Ye Qiu’s face hardened, “Stop talking and do as I say.”

The worker, though displeased, followed Ye Qiu’s instructions.

The next second, a miracle happened—a flash of purple appeared in the worker’s sight.

“Holy crap, it’s violet!”

The worker was stunned.

Violet jade, named for its resemblance to violet flowers, is highly prized.

“Red jade, green jade, purple is precious” is a saying often heard among jade lovers. Violet jade is unique, exuding elegance and sophistication, like a refined maiden radiating charm.

Mr. Yao was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to pick a random material and actually cut out jade.

“I told you, my luck’s always been good,” Ye Qiu smiled.

Mr. Yao sneered, “Violet is just a level-four jade, and yours is small. Its value can’t compare to apple green.”

“Not necessarily,” Ye Qiu smiled, took a marker, drew a few lines on the material, and told the worker, “Cut it again for me.”

The worker got to work.

A few minutes later, the cutting was complete.

Everyone present was shocked.

Though this piece of violet jade wasn’t large, it was exquisitely formed, like a cluster of purple grapes, emitting a captivating glow.

“My God, it’s too beautiful!”

“With a bit of polishing, it could be a priceless work of art.”

“Though violet is a lower grade, its lustre is warm, the colour vibrant, the texture fine, and the water content high. I estimate its value at around three million.”

“Nonsense, this piece is worth at least five million!”

“If a famous carver refines it, its value could increase five to ten times!”

“This kid’s struck it rich!”

Ma Dong was dumbfounded, “How is this possible?”

“Damn, this kid’s luck is unreal,” Gao Fei muttered, filled with envy and resentment.

Ye Qiu looked at Mr. Yao and said, “Who won this round?”

“Hmph, lucky you,” Mr. Yao’s face was grim.

He’d thought he had this round in the bag, but at the last moment, there was a twist.

Ye Qiu said, “Do you know why I won this round?”

Mr. Yao snorted, “Wasn’t it just your luck?”

“Wrong! Completely wrong!” Ye Qiu laughed. “It’s mainly because I’m good-looking, so I won.”

What’s that supposed to mean?

Are you saying I’m ugly?

You wait, you bastard!

Mr. Yao was so angry his nose nearly twisted.

But Ye Qiu’s next words almost made Mr. Yao explode with rage.

“Mr. Yao, earlier you said if my material yielded jade, you’d write your name backwards. So, shouldn’t you now…”

“Keep your word!”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 710

Hearing Ye Qiu’s words, Mr. Yao’s face turned the colour of liver, “I-I was just joking.”

In front of such a crowd, how could Mr. Yao possibly write his name backwards?

“You idiot,” Ye Qiu suddenly cursed.

Mr. Yao was furious, “Watch your mouth, kid, I’m warning you…”

Before Mr. Yao could finish, Ye Qiu said with a cheeky grin, “Mr. Yao, why so angry? I was just joking too.”

“You—”

Mr. Yao was so angry he couldn’t speak.

Ma Dong quickly stepped in, “Mr. Yao, don’t get upset. He’s clearly trying to rile you up. Don’t fall for it.”

Mr. Yao calmed down at once and said to Ye Qiu, “Hmph, I won’t stoop to your level…”

“You idiot!” Ye Qiu cursed again.

Mr. Yao’s face darkened, “Kid, don’t think I won’t deal with you!”

Ye Qiu laughed, “Mr. Yao, didn’t you just say you wouldn’t stoop to my level?”

Damn it!

Mr. Yao was nearly driven mad.

“Showing off your sharp tongue is no skill. Let’s see who’s better in action!” Mr. Yao huffed, then went to pick his next raw material.

He was determined to crush Ye Qiu with results and quell his arrogance.

At that moment, someone in the crowd asked Ye Qiu, “Sir, are you selling that piece of violet? I’ll offer six million.”

“I’ll give eight million.”

“I’ll pay ten million!”

“Twelve million!”

In just a few seconds, the price soared past ten million.

Ye Qiu couldn’t help but marvel. No wonder so many risked bankruptcy to gamble stones—this was far more thrilling than playing the stock market. With a bit of luck, overnight riches weren’t a dream.

“Thank you all, but I’m not selling this jade.”

Ye Qiu handed the jade to Lin Jingzhi, then turned to Mu En with a smile, “Mr. Mu, if I recall correctly, you said I could pick any raw material, right?”

Mu En nodded, “That’s right.”

Ye Qiu pointed at the raw materials in the factory, “I can choose any of these?”

Mu En nodded again, “Yes.”

Ye Qiu asked, “No matter which one I pick, you’ll give it to me for free?”

Mu En smiled, “Mr. Ye, you can pick any material, and I’ll give it to you for free.”

“Mr. Mu, you’re generous,” Ye Qiu said, then walked straight to the largest raw material in the corner, patted it, and said, “I choose this one.”

Mu En’s face darkened instantly.

The material Ye Qiu picked weighed over three thousand pounds, the largest in the factory. If it contained jade, its value would be incalculable.

Of course, when this material was brought in, Mu En had it examined by experts, who determined it was unlikely to yield jade.

That’s why it was placed in the factory.

Even so, Mu En was reluctant to give it away for free. This massive material could fetch tens of millions if sold.

Giving it away for free…

It stung!

Mu En chuckled, “Mr. Ye, could you pick another one?”

“Mr. Mu, you just said I could pick any material and you’d give it to me for free. Everyone heard you. Are you going back on your word?” Ye Qiu said, “Mr. Mu, you’re a big boss. You wouldn’t break your promise, would you?”

This…

Mu En found himself in a bind.

Give it away? He was reluctant. But not give it? He’d look like a man who doesn’t keep his word.

After all, there were over a hundred onlookers present.

“Mr. Mu, give it to him!” Mr. Yao sneered, “That material won’t yield jade.”

Mu En countered, “What if it does?”

“If there’s jade inside, I’ll compensate you for its full value,” Mr. Yao said confidently. He had noticed this material long ago.

Weighing thousands of pounds, it was impossible to miss.

As the Jade King, Mr. Yao had spent decades in the industry and rarely made a mistake. Based on his experience, the odds of this material yielding jade were less than one in a hundred thousand.

Mu En’s eyes lit up, “Mr. Yao, are you serious?”

“A gentleman’s word is his bond,” Mr. Yao said. “If there’s jade inside, no matter what kind, I’ll compensate you for its full value.”

Ye Qiu grinned, “Mr. Yao, careful you don’t go bankrupt~”

Mr. Yao dismissed it, “I’m the Jade King. I can tell at a glance whether there’s jade inside. This material absolutely won’t yield any.”

Fine, you’ll be crying later.

Ye Qiu said no more.

“Alright, as Mr. Yao says,” Mu En asked, “Mr. Yao, have you chosen your material?”

Mr. Yao pointed to a material weighing a few dozen pounds beside him, “I choose this one.”

He took a marker, drew a few lines on the material, and told the worker, “Cut along my lines.”

The worker nodded and began cutting.

One cut.

The worker’s shout rang out, “It’s jade! It’s jade, top-grade…”

Top-grade!

Hearing those words, the crowd rushed forward.

Instantly, a deep green, like lake water, appeared before everyone. Though only a corner was visible, its quality was exceptional, breathtakingly beautiful.

Mr. Yao’s heart raced as he glanced at it, quickly instructing the worker, “Follow the lines I drew. Be slow and careful.”

The worker nodded and continued cutting.

It took a full five minutes.

Finally, the cutting was complete.

The scene erupted in deafening cheers.

“My God, it’s imperial green!”

“Mr. Yao cut out imperial green!”

“This piece of imperial green must be worth two hundred million, right?”

“Are you blind? A piece this big is worth at least three hundred million.”

Mu En felt his heart bleeding.

Had he known this would happen, he never would’ve offered it for free. This was imperial green worth hundreds of millions—his heart ached.

Ye Qiu, seeing imperial green for the first time, glanced at it and noted it was very green, almost oozing with colour.

“Hahaha…”

Mr. Yao laughed heartily, smugly saying to Ye Qiu, “Kid, you lost this round.”

Lin Jingzhi sighed inwardly. Mr. Yao had cut out imperial green—there was no way to win this round.

“Old man, you’re celebrating too soon.”

Ye Qiu said, then strode toward his material.

“Sir, need help cutting?” the worker asked.

“No, I’ll do it myself this time,” Ye Qiu said.

Huh, this guy knows how to cut stones?

Is he skilled at stone gambling and was just playing dumb earlier?

Everyone was astonished.

But the next second, the whole crowd burst into laughter as Ye Qiu raised one hand and lightly tapped the material.

“What’s he doing? Trying to split the material with one palm?”

“Hilarious.”

“I thought he actually knew how to cut stones. Turns out he knows nothing!”

“This is the first time I’ve seen someone cut a stone like this.”

“Overdoing the act—”

Boom!

A sudden loud crash, and the material split in two. Then, a piece of red jade appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Instantly, everyone’s breathing stopped in that moment.