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Miracle Doctor Chapter 911
The veins on Long Si’s forehead bulged, his eyes bloodshot, his face filled with cold, murderous intent.
Ye Qiu had consecutively killed Long Qi and Long Ba, driving him into a complete rage.
“If I don’t kill you today, I swear I’m not human.”
Long Si unleashed a tremendous aura, as if perfectly aligned with heaven and earth, without any flaws.
A peerless master!
Ye Qiu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He realised Long Si’s skills far surpassed those of Long Qi and Long Ba.
“Kill!”
Long Si roared, taking a step forward, instantly rushing to Ye Qiu’s front, and throwing a punch.
“Clang!”
Ye Qiu responded with a punch of his own, fiercely colliding with Long Si’s fist.
In an instant, it was as if metal had struck metal, sparks flying from their fists.
Everyone present was stunned.
“Amazing!”
“They’re like peerless masters straight out of a martial arts novel.”
“No wonder Jiu Qiansui passed the sect leader position to Ye Qiu — though young, his skills are absolutely world-class.”
Master Du’e returned to his seat, witnessing this scene, his eyes gleaming as he said, “Amitabha! Benefactor Ye’s skills have improved again.”
Tang Fei whispered, “I wonder if Ye Qiu can take down Long Si?”
Nearby.
The War God gripped the arms of his wheelchair, veins bulging on the back of his hands, like a tiger waking from slumber — his eyes fixed unblinkingly on Ye Qiu and Long Si — after a moment, his body relaxed, his gaze turning cloudy.
“Boom!”
After one punch, the two collided again with another, producing an explosive sound.
Long Si’s heart jolted — he hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to block two of his punches in succession.
Considering their age difference was vast.
Ye Qiu, barely in his twenties, possessed such combat prowess — how could Long Si not be shocked?
How could this kid be so powerful?
Long Si was utterly baffled.
As for Ye Qiu, his expression remained calm — he had roughly gauged Long Si’s strength — now, he just didn’t know how many strands of true qi this old man had cultivated.
Of course, no matter how many strands Long Si had cultivated, Ye Qiu would take him down.
Today was Cao Yuan’s funeral — he would not allow anyone to disrupt the memorial hall — secondly, it was a perfect opportunity to establish his authority by killing someone from the Forbidden City.
Ye Qiu said, “Old man, stop holding back — show me your strongest moves — otherwise, you’ll be dead soon.”
Long Si snorted coldly, “Kid, don’t be arrogant — in front of me, you have no right to act cocky.”
Ye Qiu sneered, “You people from the Forbidden City — all old, all full of big talk — besides running your mouths, what else can you do? A bunch of useless old relics!”
Old relics?
Those three words were like a fuse, completely igniting Long Si.
“Dare call me a relic? You’re courting death.”
Long Si roared and attacked again.
The two clashed head-on.
Ye Qiu fought Long Si without falling behind — his figure like lightning, fiercely colliding with Long Si.
Long Si was also fast — the two traded blows, their killing intent sweeping the area.
The onlooking guests showed expressions of shock.
Though far away, the battle was so intense that some timid people had already collapsed in their seats.
“Swish!”
Suddenly, Long Si snatched a machete from a Dragon Gate disciple’s hand and slashed at Ye Qiu.
The blade gleamed with a terrifying cold light.
Ye Qiu, fearless, met it with his fist.
“Clang!”
“Clang!”
“Clang!”
The fist and blade clashed three times — finally, the blade was shattered by Ye Qiu’s punch.
“Hmph!”
Long Si snorted — he realised Ye Qiu’s strength was astonishing, even surpassing his own.
Immediately, he retreated swiftly.
The distance between them stretched to ten metres.
They stared at each other from afar.
“Weren’t you going to kill me? Why stop? I don’t have time to waste with you,” Ye Qiu said.
Long Si, expressionless, said coldly, “Since you’ve just become the Dragon Gate leader, I’d feel uneasy letting you die here — just end yourself!”
“Hahaha…”
Ye Qiu burst into laughter, as if hearing the funniest joke in the world, then pointed at Long Si and shouted, “Who do you think you are to demand I end myself?”
Long Si’s face turned ashen — Ye Qiu’s dominance exceeded his expectations.
Ye Qiu continued, “Today is Jiu Qiansui’s funeral — you causing trouble here is a crime deserving of death.”
“If you end yourself in front of Jiu Qiansui to atone, I can promise to leave your three brothers’ bodies intact.”
“Otherwise, I’ll use your heads to honour Jiu Qiansui’s spirit in heaven.”
Long Si raged, “Big words — you think you can use our heads to honour Cao Yuan? Not only do you lack the ability, even if you had it, ask yourself — is Cao Yuan worthy?”
“In the face of our Forbidden City, Dragon Gate is just a rabble.”
“Our Forbidden City could crush Dragon Gate with ease.”
“Cao Yuan, a mere eunuch, weak as an ant — if he were alive, I’d crush him easier than crushing an ant.”
Long Si’s words not only enraged Ye Qiu but also infuriated the Dragon Gate disciples present.
“Old man, shut up — you’re not allowed to insult Jiu Qiansui!”
“Jiu Qiansui’s name isn’t for you to utter!”
“A scholar can be killed but not humiliated — you insult Jiu Qiansui and our Dragon Gate — brothers, what do we do?”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
Tens of thousands of Dragon Gate disciples roared in unison.
Their momentum shook the heavens.
Qinglong, Qilin, Han Long, Zhao Hu — each clenched their fists, eyes filled with murderous intent — if they could defeat Long Si, they’d rush forward without hesitation and tear him apart.
“Bang!”
Suddenly, a gunshot rang out.
Ye Qiu turned, a hint of surprise in his eyes — he saw Cao Qingcheng holding a delicate pistol.
The bullet arced through the air, speeding toward Long Si — Long Si extended his right hand, fingers spread, effortlessly catching the bullet.
Hiss!
The guests were shocked.
“Catching a bullet barehanded? Incredible!”
“As expected, the Forbidden City is the world’s greatest force — their members are all exceptionally strong, not to be underestimated.”
“Long Qi and Long Ba were killed by Ye Qiu, and now Long Si humiliates Cao Yuan in front of countless Dragon Gate disciples — it seems Dragon Gate and the Forbidden City will fight to the death.”
Long Si crushed the bullet, glanced at Cao Qingcheng with a hint of admiration, and said, “You’re the first to dare shoot at me.”
“For a woman, you’ve got guts — but those who attack me never end well.”
“You’re not bad-looking — if you’re willing to follow me back to the Forbidden City and serve me, I can spare your life.”
Cao Qingcheng sneered, “Old man, you’re over a hundred — does that thing of yours still work?”
Laughter erupted from the crowd.
Ye Qiu glanced at the time and strode toward Long Si, “Three minutes left.”
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With only three minutes left until Jiu Qiansui’s farewell ceremony, Ye Qiu didn’t want to waste time — he aimed to take down Long Si within three minutes.
As he walked toward Long Si, Ye Qiu said, “Show me your strongest skills — otherwise, you won’t survive three minutes.”
Long Si replied coldly, “Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll grant your wish.”
With that.
Long Si flicked his right sleeve — instantly, an iron rod slid out from within.
The rod was about as thick as a water cup, only half a foot long.
What is this?
Ye Qiu felt a twinge of doubt.
Long Si gripped the rod, swung his arm — with a “clatter,” the rod extended into four or five segments.
The segments combined to form a long spear, its tip glinting with dark light, exuding a chilling aura.
“Let’s see how long you can keep up your arrogance!”
“Kill!”
Long Si roared, charging at Ye Qiu.
Buzz!
As Long Si closed in, his spear swept out a wave of dark light — the surrounding air seemed to tear, emitting a “hiss” sound.
At the same time.
Spear rays flashed, sharp and exposed.
In an instant, a sky full of spear rays enveloped Ye Qiu.
Yet, to everyone’s shock, Ye Qiu used his fists to meet the spear rays head-on.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Sparks flew.
Ye Qiu’s fists blocked the spear rays — unscathed.
Long Si was stunned.
He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu’s body to be so formidable, able to contend with him using fists alone.
The spectators were equally shocked.
“Good heavens, what kind of technique has Ye Qiu mastered? This is too incredible!”
“Going toe-to-toe barehanded without losing ground — terrifying!”
“Could this be the legendary Diamond Invincible Technique?”
The guests had only seen such fights in movies — now, witnessing it firsthand, their adrenaline surged, blood boiling with excitement.
“Not only is Ye Qiu young, he’s handsome and incredibly skilled — if he acted in films, he’d be a martial arts superstar.”
“What are you thinking? He’s the Dragon Gate leader — why would he act in films?”
Elsewhere.
Qilin and the others were quietly discussing.
“When I first met Ye Qiu, he didn’t even have Dragon List-level skills — how did he get this strong so quickly?” Qinglong asked, shocked.
Qilin replied, “After killing the Witch God, Ye Qiu’s cultivation improved significantly — this probably isn’t even his full strength.”
Han Long said, “I wonder how many strands of true qi Long Si has cultivated?”
Zhao Hu said gravely, “When Jiu Qiansui was alive, he avoided provoking the Forbidden City — today, the sect leader has thoroughly offended them — I fear Dragon Gate’s days ahead won’t be easy.”
“What’s there to fear!” Cao Qingcheng said coldly, “When heaven wants to destroy something, it first drives it mad.”
“The Forbidden City doesn’t even respect Chief Tang or the War God — their arrogance means their good days are numbered.”
Su Luoying and Su Xiaoxiao had been in the memorial hall but came out when they saw Ye Qiu fighting.
Watching Ye Qiu battle Long Si, both their hearts were in their throats.
“Xiaoxiao, that old man is so powerful — will Young Master Ye get hurt?”
Su Luoying’s beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Qiu, her expression tense.
Su Xiaoxiao didn’t know if Ye Qiu could match Long Si but said, “Don’t worry, Ye Qiu will be fine — but you, sister, you’re the one in trouble.”
“What trouble?” Su Luoying asked, puzzled.
Su Xiaoxiao said, “Look at you now — even if Ye Qiu forced himself on you, you wouldn’t resist, would you?”
Su Luoying’s face flushed red — she glared at Su Xiaoxiao, pouting, “What are you saying? Young Master Ye is upright and honourable — why would he force himself on me?”
She’s done for — completely smitten.
Su Xiaoxiao was speechless.
…
“Clang!”
Fists and spear rays collided fiercely, producing loud, relentless sounds.
Ye Qiu felt exhilarated.
He used his fists against the spear rays to test how strong his body had become after cultivating his third strand of innate true qi.
The result satisfied him.
In less than twenty seconds, Ye Qiu unleashed a hundred and eight punches in one go.
Each punch carried immense power — with innate true qi flowing endlessly in his body, Ye Qiu’s strength seemed inexhaustible.
Soon.
Long Si’s body trembled — a gash split open at the base of his thumb, blood flowing, staining the hand holding the spear.
Disbelief appeared on Long Si’s face — Ye Qiu’s strength was overwhelming, nearly making him lose his grip on the spear — a trace of fear crept into his heart.
If this continued, it wouldn’t be long before Ye Qiu overpowered him.
“Enough!”
Long Si roared, suddenly retreating — his eyes emitted a chilling, soul-shaking light.
Ye Qiu glanced at the time and said, “One minute and thirty seconds left.”
Long Si was furious — Ye Qiu’s actions felt like pure humiliation.
Before he could speak, Ye Qiu’s voice rang out again, “Though only a minute and a half remains, it’s enough to kill you.”
“Long Si, you have, at most, ninety seconds left in this world.”
“Show your trump card — don’t waste time!”
Argh—
Long Si suddenly roared, his spear pointing skyward — instantly, a soul-trembling fluctuation emanated from him.
Strands of true qi appeared behind him.
One — two — three —
Four…
Seven!
Seven strands of true qi in total!
Ye Qiu felt a pang of worry.
Not for Long Si — but for the other old monsters of the Forbidden City who hadn’t yet emerged.
If Long Si had cultivated seven strands of true qi, Long San and Long Er would be even stronger — as for Long Yi, he had likely stepped into the realm of immortality.
Time was short — no time to think.
Ye Qiu acted.
“Clang—”
A sword’s cry rang out, shaking heaven and earth.
Then, around Ye Qiu, dense sword intents appeared — each about three metres long, three hundred and sixty in total.
Killing Technique!
After breaking through to his third strand of innate true qi, all of Ye Qiu’s techniques had improved comprehensively.
“Kill!”
Long Si roared, charging at Ye Qiu with his spear, moving at extreme speed.
Ye Qiu dodged to the side — a spear ray grazed his ribs, hitting the ground with a “boom,” leaving a deep crater.
At that moment, the three hundred and sixty sword intents converged in the air, forming a giant sword that slashed down.
Long Si raised his spear to meet it — upon impact, his spear shattered inch by inch, blood spurted from his mouth, and his body flew backward.
Seizing the chance.
Ye Qiu swiftly drew the Emperor Sword, gripped its hilt, and threw it like a dart.
Pfft!
The Emperor Sword, like lightning, pierced Long Si’s heart, pinning him to a tree ten metres away.
Ye Qiu sneered disdainfully, “The Forbidden City — nothing more!”
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Between heaven and earth, a deathly silence reigned — only Ye Qiu’s words echoed in everyone’s ears.
“The Forbidden City — nothing more…”
Ye Qiu, hands behind his back, strode to Long Si’s body, yanking the Emperor Sword from his heart — then swung it down.
Pfft!
Long Si’s head fell.
Strands of blood dripped along the Emperor Sword to the ground — moments later, not a trace of blood remained on the blade, its cold light gleaming.
Ye Qiu turned, approaching the bodies of Long Qi and Long Ba — two more swings.
Pfft!
Pfft!
Two heads flew, accompanied by a rain of blood.
It was a horrifying scene — everyone felt a chill run through them — those with weaker nerves fainted on the spot from Ye Qiu’s methods.
Ye Qiu’s face was stern, gripping the Emperor Sword, peerless and commanding.
Time froze in that moment.
The guests stood like clay statues, staring at Ye Qiu — forgetting even to breathe.
“He — he killed three people from the Forbidden City?”
“It’s over — this has gone too far.”
“The Forbidden City will never let Ye Qiu go — nor spare Dragon Gate.”
“I have a feeling a storm of blood is coming…”
Moments later, the guests snapped out of it, murmuring anxiously.
“Bang!”
Ye Qiu kicked — Long Ba’s head flew to the memorial hall’s entrance.
He then kicked Long Si’s and Long Qi’s heads, arranging the three in a line.
Blood dripped.
Though dead, their six eyes remained open.
Unable to rest in peace.
“So strong,” Han Long muttered, clenching his fists, struggling to control his emotions.
“Long Si cultivated seven strands of true qi — yet Ye Qiu killed him with ease — his martial talent is astounding — given a few years, he could become the top master on the God List,” Qinglong said quietly.
Qilin added, “The Forbidden City won’t give Ye Qiu time to grow.”
Zhao Hu sighed, “Indeed — the sect leader killed three from the Forbidden City today — they’ll be furious — Dragon Gate must prepare for battle.”
Cao Qingcheng said, “Fortunately, the other old monsters from the Forbidden City haven’t emerged yet — we have some breathing room.”
“But after sending off big brother, we need to make preparations to counter the Forbidden City’s moves.”
“I have a feeling this war won’t be far off.”
Qinglong nodded in agreement.
Not far away, Su Luoying’s beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Qiu, filled with admiration — his dominance thrilled her — this was a true titan of a man!
“Incredible.”
Su Xiaoxiao also stared at Ye Qiu, her chest heaving, shocked as she said, “He’s so young, yet so skilled — in a few years, he might be unmatched in the world.”
She glanced at Su Luoying.
Seeing her sister’s eyes on Ye Qiu, brimming with tenderness, Su Xiaoxiao felt conflicted.
Should I compete with her?
At the memorial hall’s entrance.
Long Eyebrow muttered, “My goodness — good thing I didn’t mess with that little rascal, or he’d have killed me.”
He checked the time and shouted, “Ye Qiu, it’s time.”
Ye Qiu ordered, “Begin the ceremony!”
Long Eyebrow nodded, proceeding with the farewell ceremony.
Soon, mournful music filled the air.
The scene sank into a sorrowful atmosphere.
After Long Eyebrow recited Cao Yuan’s life story, the guests entered the memorial hall one by one — amidst the music, they approached Cao Yuan’s body, stood in silence, bowed three times, and shook hands with Su Xiaoxiao, Ye Qiu, and others.
Among the guests was a middle-aged Taoist in a grey robe, holding a whisk.
After paying respects to Cao Yuan, he approached Ye Qiu, bowed, and said, “Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate — this humble Taoist is Shang Ling from Wudang Mountain — greetings, Sect Leader Ye.”
Ye Qiu quickly returned the courtesy, saying, “Reverend, you’ve travelled far to Miaojiang to send off Jiu Qiansui — this junior is deeply grateful — I’ll surely visit Wudang Mountain someday.”
“Sect Leader Ye is too polite — Lord Cao was a hero of our time — his untimely passing saddens heaven and earth — it’s my honour to send him off,” Shang Ling said. “I came not only to bid farewell to Lord Cao but also for another matter.”
Ye Qiu said, “Please speak, Reverend.”
Shang Ling said, “Before I left, my master repeatedly urged that Sect Leader Ye must visit Wudang Mountain as a guest.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Who is your master?”
Shang Ling replied, “My master is Master Chongxu.”
Ye Qiu’s heart jolted.
Master Chongxu, the current head of Wudang Mountain, ranked second on the Dragon List — in the past Dragon List contest, Long Eyebrow lost to him, settling for third.
Moreover, Chongxu was the leading figure in the Taoist world, his prestige surpassing Long Eyebrow’s.
This was mainly because Long Eyebrow was unreliable, often doing shameless things — plus, Dragon Tiger Mountain was no longer as glorious as before — so his reputation in the martial world fell short of Chongxu’s.
Ye Qiu immediately said, “Please convey to your master that this junior will visit Wudang Mountain when I have time.”
Shang Ling asked, “Sect Leader Ye, when might you have time?”
Ye Qiu: “…”
It was just a polite remark — yet Shang Ling pressed for specifics.
Long Eyebrow cursed nearby, “Fool!”
“Can’t you tell the little rascal’s words? He’s got no time for your Wudang Mountain.”
“Besides, what’s so great about meeting that old ox-nose Chongxu?”
Shang Ling, as if not hearing Long Eyebrow, said earnestly to Ye Qiu, “Before I came, my master foresaw that Sect Leader Ye, newly leading Dragon Gate, must have many matters to handle and likely can’t visit Wudang soon.”
“But my master also said Wudang Mountain has a fated connection with you — he hopes you’ll visit sooner — at that time, Wudang’s scripture pavilion will be open to you for three days.”
“What? That ox-nose Chongxu is opening the scripture pavilion?” Long Eyebrow exclaimed, then warned Ye Qiu, “Little rascal, don’t go to Wudang — that ox-nose Chongxu’s up to no good.”
“What’s wrong?” Ye Qiu asked, puzzled.
Long Eyebrow said, “Wudang’s scripture pavilion hasn’t been opened for sixty years — Chongxu opening it for you for three days is too unusual.”
“As the saying goes, anything unusual hides a demon.”
“Don’t go.”
Shang Ling said, “Wudang bears no ill will toward Sect Leader Ye — my master’s invitation is sincere — I hope you’ll visit soon.”
Ye Qiu noticed Shang Ling’s frank demeanor and clear gaze — clearly a man without deceit, unlikely to lie.
“Please tell your master I’ll make time to visit Wudang,” Ye Qiu said, then, fearing another question about timing, added, “Within one to three months, I’ll definitely visit Wudang Mountain.”
“Excellent — thank you, Sect Leader Ye,” Shang Ling bowed and left the memorial hall.
Ye Qiu watched Shang Ling’s retreating figure, his mind filled with doubts.
As Long Eyebrow said, Wudang opening its scripture pavilion for him was highly unusual.
What was Master Chongxu’s purpose in inviting him to Wudang?
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After the guests completed their farewells, tens of thousands of Dragon Gate disciples entered the memorial hall in turn to pay their respects to Jiu Qiansui.
Then, Su Xiaoxiao, holding a token, walked out of the hall.
Ye Qiu, Qilin, Cao Qingcheng, Long Eyebrow, Tang Fei, Long Ye, Han Long, and Zhao Hu carried the coffin, lifting it outside and up the cliff, placing it before Cao Yuan’s bronze statue.
The statue, fifteen metres tall, clad in green robes, gazed forward — though made of bronze, it radiated majesty, lifelike and inviolable.
Before the statue stood four sturdy stone pillars, carved with dragon patterns, exuding grandeur.
At the statue’s base were three stone tablets.
The left tablet detailed Cao Yuan’s life.
The central tablet bore the words “Dragon Gate Leader Jiu Qiansui Cao Yuan.”
The right tablet was inscribed with two lines:
“Dragon hidden in sea and sky, Jiu Qiansui; crane returning to the underworld, a hundred thousand years. Ye Qiu weeps!”
Ye Qiu instructed Qilin, “Later, erect two more tablets — Elizabethan the elegies sent by Elder Tang and the War God.”
“Yes,” Qilin replied softly.
After the coffin was placed, Long Eyebrow solemnly shouted, “Fire the ceremonial cannons.”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Forty-nine cannon shots echoed through the sky, shaking the mountains and rivers.
Long Eyebrow called out, “First bow!”
“Second bow!”
“Third bow!”
After the bows.
Ye Qiu knelt on both knees, saying, “Farewell to Jiu Qiansui.”
Thud!
Cao Qingcheng, Qilin, and the others knelt as well.
Below the cliff, over forty thousand Dragon Gate disciples knelt in unison, shouting, “Farewell to Jiu Qiansui.”
The guests stood, saying loudly, “Safe journey, Lord Cao.”
Long Eyebrow waved his robe, casting a flame talisman — instantly, the coffin and Cao Yuan’s body were engulfed in flames.
“Father…”
Su Xiaoxiao sobbed uncontrollably.
In that moment, her grief overwhelmed her, tears streaming down.
Cao Qingcheng’s beautiful face bore two trails of tears as she whispered, “Big brother, until we meet again.”
Ye Qiu, Qilin, and the others had tears in their eyes.
Boom!
Suddenly, a thunderclap roared.
The crowd looked up — the clear sky was now shrouded in dark clouds.
Minutes later, a light rain fell, as if the heavens wept for Cao Yuan.
As Cao Yuan’s body turned to ash, everyone stood motionless.
Su Xiaoxiao stepped forward, guided by Long Eyebrow, gathering Cao Yuan’s ashes into a sandalwood box, one handful at a time.
The ceremony ended.
The scene was silent.
Tens of thousands stood in the rain, reluctant to leave.
Ye Qiu stood atop the cliff, clasping his fists and bowing ninety degrees to the guests, saying, “Thank you all for attending Jiu Qiansui’s farewell today — I and all of Dragon Gate are deeply grateful.”
“If you ever need Dragon Gate’s help, just ask.”
“On behalf of Dragon Gate, I thank you all.”
Humble voices rose from the plaza below.
“No need for thanks, Sect Leader Ye.”
“It’s our honour to send off Lord Cao.”
“Indeed, no need for thanks — since Dragon Gate was founded, the underworld’s order has improved greatly — our businesses face no trouble — sending off Lord Cao is our duty.”
“…”
Ye Qiu continued, “I have an announcement to make — please share it with your martial world friends.”
“Jiu Qiansui chose me to lead Dragon Gate — I will carry out his will and complete his unfinished work.”
“From today, Dragon Gate begins to consolidate all of China’s underworld forces.”
“Within six months, Dragon Gate will unify all of China’s underworld!”
“Those who follow me will prosper — those who oppose me will perish.”
Ye Qiu’s voice thundered, reaching every ear.
The crowd was stunned.
Though Dragon Gate controlled Miaojiang, the northern fourteen provinces, and places like Jiangzhou and Suhang, many provinces’ underworld forces remained unconquered.
Ye Qiu’s words were a declaration of war on them.
The guests looked at the youthful figure atop the cliff, wondering:
Could he unify China’s underworld in six months?
Ye Qiu instructed Han Long, “Escort the guests for me.”
“Yes.”
Han Long obeyed, quickly departing.
Ye Qiu glanced at the ash box in Su Xiaoxiao’s hands and said, “Let’s go to the Nu River.”
Soon, they boarded the Underworld Palace’s helicopter and reached the Nu River.
Ye Qiu and the others disembarked, finding a scenic spot — Su Xiaoxiao opened the ash box, and she and Ye Qiu scattered Cao Yuan’s ashes into the river, handful by handful.
“A lifetime passes like grass in autumn — all turns to dust,” the War God mused.
Long Eyebrow wanted to recite a poem but held back, fearing Ye Qiu might hit him.
Watching Cao Yuan’s ashes flow east with the river, Ye Qiu’s heart swelled with emotion — he recited softly, “The Yangtze rolls east, washing away heroes.”
“Right and wrong, success and failure, vanish in a flash.”
“The green mountains remain, how many sunsets glow red.”
“White-haired fishermen on the riverbank, accustomed to autumn moons and spring breezes.”
“A cup of coarse wine, joy in meeting.”
“How many ancient and modern affairs, all laughed away!”
The War God, seeing Ye Qiu’s low spirits, comforted, “Life is long, Ye Qiu — don’t let Cao Yuan’s death cloud your heart.”
“I know,” Ye Qiu replied, aware of the many tasks ahead.
The War God added, “You killed Long Si and the others — the Forbidden City will be furious — prepare while those old monsters are still in seclusion.”
“Mm,” Ye Qiu nodded.
The ashes were scattered.
They returned to Miaojiang by helicopter — the War God flew straight to the capital without disembarking.
“Ye Qiu, everything’s handled here — I won’t stay — Underworld Palace has matters waiting — my warriors and I are leaving,” Tang Fei said.
Ye Qiu said gratefully, “Thanks for your help — next time we meet, drinks are on me.”
“Deal.”
Tang Fei and Long Ye left with the Underworld Palace warriors.
Long Eyebrow also bid farewell, “Little rascal, prepare when you’re back — I’ll come for you in a week to find that thousand-year elixir.”
“Alright,” Ye Qiu agreed.
The guests all departed.
Ye Qiu instructed Zhao Hu to have the Dragon Gate disciples return to their posts — soon, only Ye Qiu, Cao Qingcheng, Qinglong, Qilin, Han Long, Su Xiaoxiao, and Su Luoying remained.
They would guard Cao Yuan’s spirit for three days.
Three days later.
The vigil ended.
The night before leaving Miaojiang, late at night, Cao Qingcheng burst into Ye Qiu’s room, urging him to drink with her.
After a few cups.
Ye Qiu suddenly sensed something wrong, glaring at Cao Qingcheng, “You poisoned the wine? What are you planning?”
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Ye Qiu hadn’t expected Cao Qingcheng to poison him.
“What are you trying to do?”
As he shouted, Ye Qiu silently circulated his innate true qi, attempting to neutralize the poison.
But, to his shock, his innate true qi had no effect on Cao Qingcheng’s poison.
How could this be?
Ye Qiu was stunned.
With his current strength, he was nearly immune to all poisons — yet he had fallen to Cao Qingcheng’s.
His body felt weak, unable to muster any strength.
“Are you secretly trying to detoxify?”
A charming curve appeared on Cao Qingcheng’s lips as she smiled, “Don’t waste your energy — it’s useless.”
“I know you’re a supreme master, so the poison I used isn’t ordinary — it can suppress your inner strength or true qi for an hour.”
“Right now, you’re just an ordinary person.”
Ye Qiu, face cold, asked, “Why did you poison me? What’s your goal?”
“I want to be the Dragon Gate leader,” Cao Qingcheng said seriously.
Hm?
Ye Qiu was taken aback.
Cao Qingcheng continued, “I was an orphan — by chance, I met big brother and stayed by his side.”
“When big brother founded Dragon Gate, I was his right-hand.”
“You could say Dragon Gate is not just his life’s work — it’s mine too.”
“So, do you understand what I mean?”
Ye Qiu grasped her intent, “You’re saying you won’t let anyone else be the Dragon Gate leader?”
Cao Qingcheng said, “As the Vermilion Bird Envoy, I control intelligence — no one knows Dragon Gate’s operations better than me.”
“And there’s something you don’t know — I’m also Dragon Gate’s strategist.”
“Every time Dragon Gate expanded, I was the one planning behind the scenes.”
Cao Qingcheng looked into Ye Qiu’s eyes, saying, “Plus, I’m Cao Yuan’s sister — I’m more suited to be the leader than you.”
Ye Qiu replied, “I became the Dragon Gate leader by Jiu Qiansui’s dying wish — are you defying his will?”
“No,” Cao Qingcheng denied, “If you willingly give me the leadership, it’s not defying big brother’s will.”
“Rest assured, I’ll do better than you as leader.”
“You said you’d unify China’s underworld in six months — I only need three.”
“Then, I’ll be the leader of the world’s greatest faction, above all.”
Ye Qiu glanced at her, thinking, this woman’s ambition is boundless.
“And I’m doing this to protect Dragon Gate,” Cao Qingcheng added.
“How so?” Ye Qiu asked.
Cao Qingcheng said, “I oversee Dragon Gate’s intelligence — I know every member’s details, including your enemies — you have too many.”
“Ordinary enemies would be fine, but yours are formidable.”
“This time, Long Si and the others came to Miaojiang to kill you.”
“You killed them and used their heads to honor big brother’s spirit — it’s satisfying, but it’s dragged Dragon Gate into an abyss.”
“Dragon Gate and the Forbidden City have coexisted peacefully for years — your actions will enrage the Forbidden City’s old monsters when they emerge — they won’t spare us.”
“Dragon Gate may have numbers, but to those old monsters, we’re a rabble — weak as ants — the Forbidden City could crush us effortlessly.”
“To save Dragon Gate, the only way is for you to relinquish leadership and cut ties with us completely.”
Ye Qiu fell silent.
Cao Qingcheng’s words held truth — his actions had indeed implicated Dragon Gate.
She continued, “Ye Qiu, big brother once told me your dream — to be a great doctor.”
“You’re the only Medical Saint in Chinese medicine in three hundred years — your unmatched skills should be used to save lives, to heal the sick, to ease their suffering.”
“The martial world is a place of strife — blades and shadows, deceit, and chaos — it’s not for you.”
“You’re the Medical Saint and part of the Underworld Palace — as leader, you can’t focus on Dragon Gate’s affairs — I can do better.”
“Give me the leadership!”
Ye Qiu sighed, saying, “Jiu Qiansui made me leader to carry out his will and lead Dragon Gate to glory.”
“Even if I weren’t leader and hadn’t killed Long Si and the others, the Forbidden City wouldn’t spare Dragon Gate.”
“Have you heard the saying, ‘How can one allow others to sleep soundly beside their bed?’”
“As the world’s strongest force, the Forbidden City won’t tolerate any faction threatening their position — Dragon Gate’s growing strength will inevitably challenge them, even slightly — they’ll crush any threat in its cradle.”
Cao Qingcheng sneered, “That’s easy to solve.”
“I can lead Dragon Gate to submit to the Forbidden City.”
“With their power as our backing, Dragon Gate will grow even faster.”
Ye Qiu shook his head, “The Forbidden City’s arrogance — disregarding even the Supreme Leader and the War God — means their days are numbered.”
“If you lead Dragon Gate to submit to them, that’s what will drag us into an abyss.”
“And—”
Ye Qiu paused, looking at Cao Qingcheng silently.
“And what?” she pressed.
Ye Qiu said, “Though we haven’t known each other long, I can tell you’re not a woman who’d easily submit to others.”
Cao Qingcheng’s eyes narrowed, “How so?”
“Instinct,” Ye Qiu said, “My gut tells me you’re not.”
“And?” Cao Qingcheng asked.
Ye Qiu looked at her, unreserved in his assessment, “A woman like you, aiming to lead Dragon Gate and stand above all, shows your ambition and love for power.”
Heh heh heh…
Cao Qingcheng suddenly burst into laughter.
After a moment.
She looked at Ye Qiu, saying, “You’re only half right.”
Ye Qiu looked at her, puzzled.
Cao Qingcheng said, “I don’t just love power — I love men too.”
What?
Before Ye Qiu could process, Cao Qingcheng grabbed him, tossing him onto the wide table.
Despite her delicate appearance, her strength was formidable.
“What are you doing?” Ye Qiu felt an ominous premonition.
Cao Qingcheng gazed at him, smiling lightly, her cheeks dimpling — then, under Ye Qiu’s gaze, she grabbed her skirt and yanked.
Swish—
The long skirt fell, revealing a perfect figure before Ye Qiu.
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Ye Qiu’s eyes widened instantly, staring at Cao Qingcheng, swallowing hard with a “gulp”.
What kind of body was this?
Flawless skin, utterly enchanting.
A natural beauty.
Stunning to the extreme!
“Since I can’t be the sect leader, being the sect leader’s wife isn’t bad either.” Cao Qingcheng gave a sly smile, then threw herself onto Ye Qiu.
“Cao Qingcheng, what are you doing?” Ye Qiu shouted, “Don’t mess around.”
However, Cao Qingcheng ignored Ye Qiu’s words, stripping off his clothes in a few swift moves.
“I couldn’t tell, you look so slim in clothes, but your muscles are so defined underneath, I like it.”
Cao Qingcheng licked her lips, her eyes gleaming with a seductive smile.
“Cao Qingcheng, don’t be reckless.” Ye Qiu said hurriedly, “You’re Jiuqiansui’s sister, and Jiuqiansui is my elder, you can’t do this.”
“I’m not Jiuqiansui’s real sister, so what’s there to fear.” Cao Qingcheng said, then kissed Ye Qiu proactively.
“Get off!”
Ye Qiu tried to push Cao Qingcheng away, but unexpectedly, this seemingly delicate woman had astonishing strength.
She pinned Ye Qiu’s hands down with hers, then continued with her actions.
Soon, Ye Qiu’s body began to heat up under her teasing.
At this moment, the drug’s effects kicked in, and Ye Qiu felt the fire within him boiling like water.
“This wretched woman, she drugged me with that kind of poison, what she really wants isn’t the sect leader’s position, but me.”
By the time Ye Qiu realised this, it was too late.
He tried to break free, but Cao Qingcheng held him down firmly, saying in a domineering tone, “You’re not allowed to move, I’ll move.”
Soon after, with a soft “mmph,” Cao Qingcheng furrowed her brows, a look of pain crossing her face.
Was this her…
First time?
Ye Qiu was somewhat surprised.
Soon, a rhythmic sound filled the air.
Ye Qiu was like a lifeless corpse, left to Cao Qingcheng’s mercy.
Damn it, I’ve been taken advantage of.
Ye Qiu felt utterly depressed.
An hour later.
Everything settled into calm.
Cao Qingcheng lay on Ye Qiu’s chest, panting as she said, “Feels good, doesn’t it?”
“Hmph.” Ye Qiu snorted coldly and asked, “What exactly do you want?”
Cao Qingcheng said, “The sect leader’s position was given to you by my brother, I won’t take it from you, but you have to agree to one condition.”
Ye Qiu remained silent.
Cao Qingcheng continued, “From now on, I’ll handle all of Longmen’s specific affairs.”
“Of course, any decisions you make, as long as they benefit Longmen, I’ll support you unconditionally.”
“You don’t have to worry that I’ll do anything harmful to Longmen, after all, I’m your woman now, you should trust me, shouldn’t you?”
Only then did Ye Qiu understand that Cao Qingcheng was worried he didn’t trust her.
But was it worth giving herself to him just for this?
“Are you planning something?” Ye Qiu asked.
Cao Qingcheng didn’t hide it, saying, “I want to wait until Longmen unifies all of China’s underground forces, then completely reform Longmen, so it can endure for a hundred, a thousand years.”
Ye Qiu was shocked.
A thousand-year legacy for an underground faction, was that even possible?
It was hard to believe that a woman could have such grand ambitions.
Ye Qiu said, “You need to understand, once those old monsters in the Forbidden City come out of seclusion, Longmen and I will face a life-or-death crisis. At that time, let alone a hundred or a thousand years, it’s uncertain if Longmen can survive three to five years.”
Cao Qingcheng smiled and said, “After those old monsters in the Forbidden City come out, the one facing true disaster will be you. Knowing you, you’ll definitely find a way to destroy the Forbidden City.”
“If you destroy the Forbidden City, all crises will be resolved. If you can’t, then you’ll die.”
“After your death, I’ll use my position as the sect leader’s wife to secretly gather an elite force from Longmen, lie low, and plan for the future.”
Ye Qiu was a bit annoyed, “You’re so eager for me to die?”
“Hehe…” Cao Qingcheng giggled and said, “Of course I don’t want you to die, I haven’t had enough of your taste yet.”
“Since you like it, let’s have another taste.”
The drug’s effects had worn off, and Ye Qiu regained his strength, this time determined to reclaim his earlier humiliation.
He charged forward swiftly.
After a while.
Cao Qingcheng began to plead, “Ye Qiu, please spare me, it hurts~”
…
The next day.
Longmen’s top brass gathered in front of Cao Yuan’s statue.
Ye Qiu’s gaze swept over everyone’s faces, then he said, “Although we pacified Miaojiang this time, Longmen suffered heavy losses.”
“Especially the death of Jiuqiansui, which is an irreparable loss for Longmen. Fortunately, the situation is settled, and Miaojiang has finally been subdued.”
“As you know, I’m tied up with mundane affairs, and Longmen’s matters are quite tedious. I can’t focus all my energy on managing Longmen.”
“Therefore, I’ve made a decision. From today onwards, all Longmen affairs will be handled by Zhuque. For difficult matters, you dragon envoys should discuss together, and if you can’t reach an agreement, come to me.”
“Qinglong, Qilin, Zhao Hu, you’re all Longmen’s veterans, you must assist Zhuque in strengthening Longmen going forward.”
Qinglong and the others responded loudly, “Yes!”
Ye Qiu instructed Han Long, “I’ll leave Miaojiang entirely to you. You must proceed steadily and cautiously.”
“Yes, boss.” Han Long said respectfully.
Qinglong said, “Sect Leader, about the Forbidden City…”
“You don’t need to worry about the Forbidden City for now, I’ll handle it.” Ye Qiu said, “The priority is to unify all of China’s underground forces before those old guys in the Forbidden City come out of seclusion.”
Cao Qingcheng said, “I’ll arrange this, you can rest assured.”
Ye Qiu nodded, glanced at Cao Yuan’s statue, and said, “Let’s pay our respects to Jiuqiansui, then head back!”
They offered incense to Cao Yuan’s statue, completed the ritual, and then departed.
As they left, Cao Qingcheng deliberately lingered behind, whispering to Ye Qiu, “Come to the capital when you have time.”
“Alright…”
Before Ye Qiu could finish, Cao Qingcheng said, “Next time, you’re not allowed to move.”
Ye Qiu, “…”
Cao Qingcheng added, “When I have time, I’ll come to Jiangzhou to find you, and by the way, meet Lin Jingzhi and Bai Bing.”
Ye Qiu’s head ached instantly.
Cao Qingcheng was a very dominant woman, and Lin Jingzhi and Bai Bing were no pushovers either. If these three met, it could spark a dramatic scene, the thought alone was headache-inducing.
“I advise you not to come to Jiangzhou, or I might make sure you can’t walk.” Ye Qiu threatened softly.
Cao Qingcheng glared at him, scolding, “You’re like a young bull, my legs still hurt.”
Ye Qiu chuckled.
“See you.” Cao Qingcheng waved, leading Qinglong and the others out of Miaojiang.
Ye Qiu glanced back at Cao Yuan’s statue, then said to Su Xiaoxiao and Su Luoying, “You two come with me, back to Jiangzhou!”
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One o’clock in the afternoon.
The plane landed in Jiangzhou.
“Xiaoxiao, where are you living now?” Ye Qiu asked.
He planned to have Su Luoying and Su Xiaoxiao live together.
“I’m staying at the hospital’s staff dormitory,” Su Xiaoxiao replied.
“Are there any vacant rooms in the dormitory?” Ye Qiu asked again.
Su Xiaoxiao shook her head, “There aren’t any left.”
It seemed they would have to find another place for Su Luoying to stay.
At that moment, Ye Qiu’s phone rang. It was Qian Jinglan calling.
Ye Qiu quickly answered, saying, “Mum!”
“Qiu’er, where are you?” Qian Jinglan asked.
“I just got off the plane, I’m on my way back,” Ye Qiu said.
“Then hurry home for dinner,” Qian Jinglan said.
Ye Qiu asked, “Mum, when did you get back from Suhang?”
“I came back early this morning. Hurry back, I’m waiting for you to eat,” Qian Jinglan said.
Ye Qiu glanced at Su Xiaoxiao and Su Luoying, saying, “Mum, I’m bringing two friends for dinner, is that alright?”
“Of course, of course, come back quickly!”
Qian Jinglan hung up after speaking.
Su Luoying, who grew up in Miaojiang, was curious about everything in the city, her eyes constantly fixed on the view outside the car window, her beautiful eyes darting around.
Ye Qiu instructed, “Xiaoxiao, don’t tell anyone about your identity or anything about Miaojiang. When you return to the hospital, just go back to work as usual.”
“Mm,” Su Xiaoxiao nodded.
Ye Qiu then said to Su Luoying, “Luoying, Jiangzhou is quite different from Miaojiang. You need to get used to the environment here quickly.”
“I know,” Su Luoying said softly.
Half an hour later.
Ye Qiu arrived home.
Knock, knock!
Ye Qiu knocked on the door.
Soon, the door opened, and a cold, beautiful face appeared in his line of sight.
Bai Bing!
“Sister Bing?” Ye Qiu was a bit surprised, smiling as he asked, “You’re here keeping my mum company?”
Bai Bing was delighted to see Ye Qiu return and was about to smile when she suddenly noticed Su Xiaoxiao and Su Luoying behind him. Her expression instantly turned cold.
“Impressive, Director Ye. You go out for a trip and bring back two beauties. You’re quite something!”
Bai Bing’s words were laced with a strong hint of jealousy.
Oh no, Sister Bing misunderstood.
Ye Qiu quickly explained, “Sister Bing, you know Xiaoxiao, she’s a doctor in our department. This is Miss Su, who will soon join our department as a doctor too. We’re all colleagues.”
Bai Bing glanced at Su Xiaoxiao and Su Luoying.
“Hello, Dean Bai!” Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly greeted, feeling a bit uneasy for some reason.
Bai Bing ignored Su Xiaoxiao, grabbed Ye Qiu by the ear, and dragged him inside.
“Ouch, that hurts, Sister Bing, let go, I haven’t even changed my shoes yet…”
Bai Bing didn’t listen, pulling Ye Qiu into the room and asking coldly, “Do you want to be colleagues with them, or share a bed with them?”
Ye Qiu retorted, “Is there a difference?”
“You—” Bai Bing pointed at Ye Qiu, too angry to speak, then said, “If I can’t deal with you, I’ll let Lin Jingzhi deal with you.”
Ye Qiu quickly grabbed Bai Bing’s wrist, grinning, “Sister Bing, I was just joking. Listen to my explanation.”
“You’ve already brought them home, what’s there to explain? Let go of me.” Bai Bing swatted Ye Qiu’s hand away and turned to leave.
“Jiuqiansui is dead!”
At these words, Bai Bing stopped abruptly, turning back in shock to look at Ye Qiu, “What did you say?”
“Jiuqiansui is dead,” Ye Qiu said, setting down the Emperor’s Sword. “I just got back from Miaojiang today.”
“Longmen attacked the Witch God Sect, and Jiuqiansui died in battle.”
“Dragon Seven, Dragon Eight, and Dragon Four from the Forbidden City were killed by me in Miaojiang.”
Bai Bing was stunned, and after a moment, she approached Ye Qiu, patting him down.
“Sister Bing, what are you doing?” Ye Qiu asked, confused.
“I’m checking if you’re injured,” Bai Bing said with concern.
“Don’t worry, I’m not hurt,” Ye Qiu said. “And one more thing, keep this a secret.”
“Su Xiaoxiao is Jiuqiansui’s biological daughter.”
What?
Bai Bing was dumbfounded.
Ye Qiu explained, “Jiuqiansui and the Witch God Sect’s saintess, Su Zi, fell in love back then and had Su Xiaoxiao. Before he died, Jiuqiansui entrusted me to take care of her, so I brought her back.”
“As for Su Luoying, she’s Miaojiang’s top divine healer with exceptional medical skills. She grew up with Su Xiaoxiao, like sisters. I brought her back to have her work in our Chinese Medicine Department.”
“Our department is short-staffed, and Su Luoying is a rare talent. With her help, it’ll lighten my load.”
Ye Qiu added, “Also, with Su Luoying by my side, I feel more at ease.”
This comment sparked Bai Bing’s displeasure, “What do you mean?”
Ye Qiu sighed and asked, “Sister Bing, when you first saw Su Luoying, didn’t you think she’s very beautiful?”
Bai Bing nodded. Su Luoying was indeed beautiful, delicate, like a real-life Lin Daiyu, evoking pity in anyone who saw her.
“Alas!”
Ye Qiu let out a long sigh, saying, “Su Luoying may be beautiful and skilled in medicine, but her time is short. As they say, heaven envies the beautiful, and perhaps that’s her fate.”
Bai Bing sensed something and asked, “Is she ill?”
“She has a rare condition, the Nine Yin Severed Meridian,” Ye Qiu said. “Unless we find a thousand-year-old spiritual herb, she won’t live past twenty-four.”
“How old is she now?” Bai Bing asked.
“Twenty-three.”
“So, she only has a year left?” Bai Bing, being a doctor herself, sighed at the thought of such a beautiful girl having only a year to live, “Heaven is so unfair.”
“Su Luoying’s condition isn’t good. I estimate she has about six months,” Ye Qiu said. “With her by my side, I can still treat her. Otherwise, she might not even last six months.”
Hearing this explanation, Bai Bing’s anger subsided, and she said, “I agree to Su Luoying staying by your side, but if anything unclear happens between you two, don’t expect me to let it slide.”
“Don’t worry, I’m not that kind of person. Sister Bing, how come you’ve gotten thinner after just a few days?” As Ye Qiu spoke, he pulled Bai Bing into his arms, letting her sit on his lap, his hands starting to wander.
Bai Bing’s face flushed red, “Stop messing around, let’s go eat.”
“Can I eat you first, then have dinner?” Ye Qiu teased with a mischievous grin.
Beep, beep, beep—
Suddenly, his phone rang.
“Answer the phone,” Bai Bing said, hurriedly running out of the room.
Ye Qiu saw an unfamiliar number on the screen, pressed the answer button, and asked, “Who’s this?”
“Is this Mr. Ye Qiu?” a polite voice came from the other end.
“I’m Ye Qiu. Who are you?”
“I’m from the Jiangzhou Police Station. Mr. Ye, could you please come to the station? Your friend is in trouble.”
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A friend in trouble?
Ye Qiu’s heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, “Could you tell me which friend of mine is in trouble?”
The officer replied, “I don’t know his name, he refuses to say.”
Hmm?
Ye Qiu was puzzled and asked, “What does he look like?”
The officer answered, “An old Taoist.”
That old geezer?
He came to Jiangzhou so soon?
Ye Qiu’s face darkened instantly, and he said, “Sorry, I don’t know any Taoists, nor do I have any Taoist friends. You must have the wrong number.”
With that, Ye Qiu hung up.
He guessed the old geezer had probably been caught at some shady entertainment venue again. What a mess!
Ye Qiu walked out of the bedroom. Bai Bing had already invited Su Xiaoxiao and Su Luoying to the living room, and they were seated at the dining table.
Qian Jinglan came out of the kitchen with dishes in hand, smiling warmly, “Qiu’er, come sit and eat.”
Ye Qiu was indeed hungry and sat down. The group gathered around the table and began eating.
Bai Bing set aside her cold demeanor, acting like the lady of the house, constantly serving food to Su Xiaoxiao and Su Luoying, making the two women feel a bit embarrassed.
In less than ten minutes.
Ye Qiu’s phone rang again.
Seeing it was the same police station number, Ye Qiu hung up directly.
“Who’s calling? Why didn’t you answer?” Bai Bing asked, her eyes full of suspicion, almost as if she were asking if Ye Qiu had another woman on the side.
Ye Qiu said, “It’s the police station. That old geezer Changmei got himself arrested.”
Bai Bing looked confused, “What’s the situation?”
Ye Qiu explained, “I didn’t ask for details, but it’s definitely nothing good. I can’t be bothered with him.”
“Qiu’er, that’s not right of you,” Qian Jinglan put down her chopsticks and said, “Master Changmei is an enlightened figure and your friend. Now that he’s in trouble, how can you stand by and do nothing?”
“As a man, you must be loyal to your friends.”
“After dinner, go to the police station and find out what’s going on. If it’s not a big deal, get Master Changmei out.”
Ye Qiu didn’t dare disobey Qian Jinglan’s words and mumbled, “I’ll go after I finish eating.”
Beep, beep, beep—
The phone rang again, still from the police station.
“Answer it, find out what’s going on,” Bai Bing said.
Ye Qiu didn’t want to pick up, but seeing Qian Jinglan watching him, he pressed the answer button. Before he could ask anything, Master Changmei’s voice came through, “You little brat, I nearly died for you several times, and now I’m in a bit of trouble, and you’re too stubborn to help? You even said you don’t know me. Are you even human?”
“I see you for what you are, an ungrateful wretch.”
“Doesn’t your conscience hurt?”
Ye Qiu snapped back, “If you dare curse at me again, I’ll make sure you stay in jail for life!”
Seeing Ye Qiu fire back, Master Changmei immediately chuckled, “Little brat, don’t get mad. I was just venting a bit, don’t take it to heart.”
“You’re a generous man, don’t stoop to my level. Hurry to the police station and get me out.”
“Oh, by the way, I brought the sword talismans.”
Ye Qiu’s heart stirred. He was quite interested in the sword talismans, but the thought of two billion for one made his wallet ache. He decided to seize the chance to haggle with Master Changmei.
“My cultivation has surged recently, so the sword talismans aren’t that useful to me anymore,” Ye Qiu said.
Yeah, right!
No matter how strong your cultivation is, can it compare to the sword talismans?
You just don’t want to pay, do you?
On the other end, Master Changmei saw through Ye Qiu’s intentions, cursed inwardly, and said, “Get me out of the police station, and we can negotiate the sword talismans.”
Ye Qiu replied, “Let’s settle it now, so you don’t back out later.”
“Is there no trust between people anymore?” Master Changmei was annoyed, “In your eyes, am I just a dishonest scoundrel?”
Ye Qiu nodded, “Yes!”
You little—!
Master Changmei said, “Cut the nonsense, come get me out. One sword talisman for a hundred million. I brought ten.”
Ye Qiu said, “I’m a bit short on cash right now, I’m afraid I can’t afford that much.”
Master Changmei retorted, “You’re the leader of Longmen, with access to tens of billions in funds. You can’t scrape together a mere ten billion? And Lin Jingzhi, she’s the chairman of a listed company. She can’t come up with ten billion?”
Ye Qiu said calmly, “Can’t afford it.”
“I see what you’re doing, trying to take advantage of me!” Master Changmei fumed.
“How can you think of me like that? I’m not that kind of person, it’s just that I’m tight on funds lately,” Ye Qiu said shamelessly.
Master Changmei said, “Ninety million each.”
Ye Qiu, “Too expensive.”
Master Changmei, “Eighty million each.”
Ye Qiu, “Can’t afford it.”
Master Changmei, “Fifty million! That’s the lowest!”
Ye Qiu said, “Still a bit pricey…”
“Thirty million each!” Master Changmei declared, “Thirty million each, not a cent less, or I’m not selling…”
“Deal,” Ye Qiu laughed.
Master Changmei said, “Come get me now.”
“Don’t rush, I’ll come after I finish eating.” Ye Qiu hung up.
Little punk, you’re killing me.
On the other end, Master Changmei was shaking with anger.
Twenty minutes later.
Ye Qiu arrived at the police station and, after asking about the situation, couldn’t help but laugh and cry.
It turned out that Master Changmei had arrived in Jiangzhou yesterday. With nothing to do, he resorted to his old trade—street fortune-telling!
Two hours ago, a fifty-year-old man brought a young woman in her twenties to Master Changmei, asking him to read their marital compatibility.
Master Changmei looked at their faces and said they would love each other for life and have a happy family.
The man was delighted, and the woman was all smiles, generously giving Master Changmei a thousand yuan.
Master Changmei, feeling a bit guilty for taking so much money, added that the woman was pregnant with a boy.
At that, the man flew into a rage, slapped the young woman, and stormed off.
It turned out the man and woman had known each other for less than a week and hadn’t even kissed.
Furious, the woman reported Master Changmei to the police, accusing him of promoting feudal superstition and scamming money.
Ye Qiu bailed Master Changmei out of the police station.
Once in the car.
Ye Qiu scolded, “You’re the head of a sect, not short on money, so why do you keep fortune-telling on the streets?”
Master Changmei chuckled, “Because there are so many pretty girls on the street… I mean, this poor Taoist is trying to guide those destined for enlightenment.”
Shameless!
Ye Qiu cursed inwardly and asked, “Where are the sword talismans?”
Master Changmei grew cautious, saying, “Money first, goods after.”
Ye Qiu got Master Changmei’s bank account details and transferred three hundred million on the spot.
Master Changmei pulled a brocade pouch from his Taoist robe sleeve and handed it to Ye Qiu. Opening it, Ye Qiu saw ten sword talismans inside.
“With these sword talismans, the Forbidden City won’t find it so easy to kill me.”
Ye Qiu was secretly pleased.
“Little brat, get ready. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to find a thousand-year-old spiritual herb.”
“Where to?” Ye Qiu asked.
A glint of excitement flashed in Master Changmei’s eyes as he said, “Northeast, Changbai Mountain!”
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Changbai Mountain?
Ye Qiu was skeptical of Master Changmei’s words and asked, “Will there really be a thousand-year-old spiritual herb on Changbai Mountain?”
Master Changmei raised an eyebrow, “What, you don’t believe me?”
“Let me tell you, Changbai Mountain is the location of the Northeast Dragon Vein. If there’s no thousand-year-old spiritual herb there, then nowhere else in the world would have one.”
“Think about it, all those century-old ginsengs unearthed over the years, weren’t they all dug up in the Northeast?”
“If century-old ginsengs can be found, is a thousand-year-old spiritual herb that far-fetched?”
Ye Qiu was left speechless.
“Little brat, hurry up and prepare. We’re heading out tomorrow.”
Master Changmei said, “I’ve checked the calendar, tomorrow’s an auspicious day. Our trip to the Northeast will go smoothly.”
“Oh, and bring the Chixiao Sword. Changbai Mountain is a primeval forest, who knows what dangers we might face. Better be prepared.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Where are you headed now?”
“Just drive, I’ll get off when it’s time,” Master Changmei said, leaning back lazily in the seat.
Ye Qiu glanced at the scruffy Master Changmei, his face full of disdain, “You’re the head of a sect, can’t you pay a bit more attention to your appearance? Looking so disheveled, people might mistake you for a beggar.”
“You know nothing! The more capable someone is, the less they care about appearances. Didn’t the founder of Wudang Mountain, Master Zhang, get called the Sloppy Taoist?”
Mentioning Wudang Mountain, Master Changmei added, “Little brat, take my advice, don’t go to Wudang Mountain.”
“That old fox Chongxu is cunning as hell, full of dirty tricks. He might be setting a trap for you.”
Ye Qiu found it amusing, “I have no grudges with Wudang Mountain, past or present. Why would Master Chongxu set a trap for me?”
“Besides, Wudang is a righteous sect, they shouldn’t have any ill intentions toward me. Master Chongxu is the head of a sect with a great reputation in the martial world. He wouldn’t bother with a junior like me.”
“Old man, I know you’re jealous of him, but don’t slander him. That’s what petty people do.”
Master Changmei snapped irritably, “What did you say? Me, jealous of him?”
“Pfft!”
“That bookworm only knows how to chant scriptures and practice martial arts. He’s a dullard. What’s there to be jealous of?”
Master Changmei warned Ye Qiu again, “Wudang’s scripture pavilion hasn’t been opened for sixty years.”
“Back then, a founding marshal visited Wudang Mountain and asked to see the pavilion but was refused.”
“That marshal was a veteran of three dynasties, with immense power, yet he still couldn’t get in.”
“Later, the top leader, Old Tang, also visited Wudang and wanted to see the pavilion, but Chongxu turned him down too.”
“Think about it, if they couldn’t get in, why would Chongxu open the pavilion for you for three days?”
“There’s definitely something fishy going on.”
“Little brat, take my advice, don’t go to Wudang Mountain. You’ll only bring trouble on yourself.”
Ye Qiu hadn’t expected such a backstory, but Master Changmei’s words only piqued his curiosity further.
“Why would Master Chongxu open the scripture pavilion for me?”
“What’s his goal?”
Ye Qiu secretly decided that after finding the thousand-year-old spiritual herb, he’d visit Wudang Mountain to get to the bottom of it.
Seeing Ye Qiu lost in thought, Master Changmei said impatiently, “I’ve said my piece, listen or don’t, it’s up to you. Drive!”
Ye Qiu started the car and headed toward the city.
After a while.
Master Changmei suddenly asked, “Little brat, you’re looking for the thousand-year-old spiritual herb for that Witch God Sect’s female leader, aren’t you?”
Ye Qiu ignored him.
Master Changmei continued, “Curing the Nine Yin Severed Meridian isn’t that simple.”
Screech—
Ye Qiu slammed on the brakes, turning to Master Changmei in shock, “How do you know Su Luoying has the Nine Yin Severed Meridian?”
Master Changmei chuckled, “Have you forgotten who I am? I’m the head of Longhu Mountain. If I can’t even spot the Nine Yin Severed Meridian, what kind of leader am I?”
Damn it, this old geezer got to show off by accident.
Ye Qiu glared at Master Changmei, annoyed, “Speak properly.”
Master Changmei explained, “The first time I saw Su Luoying in Miaojiang, I knew there was something wrong with her constitution. No normal person would give off such heavy cold energy.”
“I observed her for two days and confirmed one thing.”
“She’s got feelings for you.”
Ye Qiu snapped, “Get to the point!”
Master Changmei finally got serious, saying, “After returning from Miaojiang, I went through some ancient texts preserved at Longhu Mountain. I found records about special constitutions.”
“One of them was the Nine Yin Severed Meridian.”
“Su Luoying’s condition matches the symptoms of the Nine Yin Severed Meridian exactly. Combined with your search for a thousand-year-old spiritual herb, I was certain she has it.”
Master Changmei continued, “According to the ancient texts, there are two ways to treat the Nine Yin Severed Meridian.”
“One is to use a thousand-year-old spiritual herb as a catalyst to unblock the nine clogged meridians. The other is for a man with a Nine Yang constitution to unite with a woman with the Nine Yin Severed Meridian. This not only unblocks the nine meridians but also brings great benefits to both.”
Master Changmei glanced at Ye Qiu and sighed, “It’s a pity you don’t have a Nine Yang constitution, or uniting with Su Luoying would boost your cultivation immensely.”
Isn’t that obvious?
If I had a Nine Yang constitution, would I need to search for a thousand-year-old spiritual herb?
Ye Qiu rolled his eyes, saying, “The Nine Yin Severed Meridian means she won’t live past twenty-four. Su Luoying’s body is too cold, and her condition is deteriorating. She might only have six months left, so I want to find the thousand-year-old spiritual herb as soon as possible to save her life.”
Master Changmei asked, “What if you can’t find the spiritual herb?”
Ye Qiu countered, “Didn’t you swear there’s a thousand-year-old spiritual herb on Changbai Mountain?”
“Well…” Master Changmei’s eyes darted, and he chuckled, “I meant just in case, what if we can’t find it?”
If they couldn’t find the spiritual herb, Su Luoying would be doomed.
Though Ye Qiu thought this, he said, “Man makes his own fate. I’ve always been pretty lucky. Maybe I’ll find the spiritual herb.”
Master Changmei didn’t deny this. Without luck, how could Ye Qiu have survived so many close calls? How could he have encountered the rare Nine Yin Severed Meridian?
Master Changmei said, “This trip to the Northeast will definitely yield great results.”
“Little brat, don’t worry. Even if we can’t find the spiritual herb, I’ve got a way to save Su Luoying.”
Ye Qiu immediately asked, “Old man, what’s your plan?”
Miracle Doctor Chapter 920
Facing Ye Qiu’s question, Master Changmei chuckled twice but didn’t answer.
Ye Qiu felt a surge of irritation, knowing this old geezer was probably fishing for some kind of benefit.
“Name your price!” Ye Qiu said.
Master Changmei replied, “I sold you ten sword talismans, so I’ve got three hundred million in hand. I’m not short on cash.”
“Then what do you want?” Ye Qiu asked.
Master Changmei grinned, “I don’t want anything.”
You old git.
Ye Qiu was itching to slap the old man.
Master Changmei continued, “I have one condition. On this Northeast trip, you follow my lead completely, or don’t expect me to tell you how to treat Su Luoying.”
Ye Qiu glanced at Master Changmei, noticing a sly glint in his eyes.
Suddenly, Ye Qiu realised that Master Changmei’s trip to Changbai Mountain wasn’t about helping him find a thousand-year-old spiritual herb but had another purpose.
What was that purpose?
Ye Qiu voiced his doubts, “What exactly are you going to the Northeast for?”
Master Changmei said, “What else? Obviously to help you find the thousand-year-old spiritual herb.”
Ye Qiu didn’t buy his nonsense and said coldly, “If you don’t tell me your real reason for going to the Northeast, I’m not going.”
Master Changmei threatened, “Little brat, if you don’t go to the Northeast, you can forget about the spiritual herb.”
“I can find it myself,” Ye Qiu said. “Longmen has a hundred thousand disciples. I don’t believe we can’t find a single thousand-year-old spiritual herb with so many people.”
“Come off it. If Longmen’s disciples could find a spiritual herb, would you need to ask me?” Master Changmei said, “I’ll be honest, I’m going to the Northeast for a big deal.”
“If it succeeds, Longhu Mountain’s glory is just around the corner.”
“Of course, I’ll also help you find the spiritual herb.”
“We’ll cooperate, each getting what we need. You won’t lose out. Even if we don’t find the herb, after the Northeast trip, I’ll tell you how to save Su Luoying.”
Ye Qiu said coldly, “Let’s be clear, if you dare trick me, I’ll chop you up.”
Master Changmei laughed heartily, “Relax, I always keep my word. How could I trick you?”
Ye Qiu released the brake, and the car continued forward.
After a while.
“Stop!” Master Changmei suddenly shouted.
Ye Qiu pulled over.
“Little brat, we leave tomorrow at eight in the morning. Oh, and book me a plane ticket,” Master Changmei said, opening the car door and hopping out.
Shameless old geezer, pocketing three hundred million from me and still expecting me to book his ticket. Despicable!
Ye Qiu cursed inwardly, then glanced over to see Master Changmei slipping into a foot massage parlour.
Instantly, Ye Qiu’s face darkened like the bottom of a pot.
“Disgraceful old thing, hmph.”
Ye Qiu snorted coldly, then decided to go see Lin Jingzhi.
He had planned to spend some quality time with Lin Jingzhi, Bai Bing, and Qin Wan upon returning, but Master Changmei showed up so soon.
With a trip tomorrow, he didn’t have time to see the others, but he had to visit Lin Jingzhi.
Ye Qiu owed his current success to her. Without Lin Jingzhi, he wouldn’t be where he was today.
Besides, he missed her.
Ye Qiu parked under Lin Jingzhi’s company building and walked straight into the lobby.
As he entered, he saw a balding middle-aged man holding a large bouquet of roses, wearing a big gold watch and a suit, talking to the receptionist.
“Is your President Lin in?” the man asked.
“Sir, may I ask what you want with President Lin?” The receptionist saw the roses and guessed his intentions but asked out of courtesy.
The man said, “I’m here to discuss some matters with President Lin.”
“Do you have an appointment with President Lin?” the receptionist asked again.
The man smiled, “President Lin and I are old acquaintances, no appointment needed.”
The receptionist said politely, “I’m sorry, sir, company policy requires an appointment to see her.”
The man’s face stiffened, then he said, “I’m a business partner of President Lin, no appointment is necessary.”
The receptionist smiled, “Since you’re so close to President Lin, why don’t you call her to come down and meet you?”
The man, “…”
At that moment, a magnetic voice rang out, “Miss, where’s President Lin?”
The receptionist turned to see Ye Qiu, her face lighting up with an enthusiastic smile, “Mr. Ye, hello! President Lin is in her office.”
“Thank you,” Ye Qiu said with a smile, then strode confidently toward the elevator.
The receptionist watched Ye Qiu’s back, her eyes sparkling, thinking, “Mr. Ye is so handsome and polite. If only I could find a boyfriend like him.”
The middle-aged man, seeing the receptionist let Ye Qiu through, was annoyed and demanded, “Didn’t you say an appointment is needed to see President Lin? Why’d you let him in? Are you targeting me? I’ll file a complaint.”
No class!
The receptionist cursed inwardly but kept a professional smile, “Sir, I’m not targeting you. Mr. Ye doesn’t need an appointment to see President Lin.”
The man was stunned, “Why not?”
The receptionist replied, “Because Mr. Ye is President Lin’s boyfriend.”
What, Lin Jingzhi has a boyfriend?
The man was crestfallen.
He was a businessman from out of town, new to Jiangzhou. He’d seen Lin Jingzhi at a banquet the previous night and was smitten by her beauty and figure, so he came here today to pursue her.
If he were a Jiangzhou local, he wouldn’t dare chase Lin Jingzhi, even with ten thousand times the courage.
Everyone of note in Jiangzhou knew Lin Jingzhi was Ye Qiu’s woman.
After his disappointment, the man’s anger flared.
“Damn it, a flower stuck in cow dung, a pretty boy!”
The man stormed off with his roses.
Once he was gone, the receptionist snorted, “What a guy, so ugly and still thinking he can chase President Lin. A toad dreaming of swan meat.”
…
Ye Qiu took the elevator to Lin Jingzhi’s office door.
As he raised his hand to knock.
Ding!
His phone received a WeChat message.
Ye Qiu pulled out his phone and saw it was from Lin Jingzhi.
Lin Jingzhi: “I heard from Bai Bing you’re back?”
Ye Qiu replied, “Yeah.”
“Where are you?” Lin Jingzhi asked, then sent another message, “Husband, come find me quick, I’m not feeling well today.”
Ye Qiu’s heart skipped a beat, thinking Lin Jingzhi was ill, and quickly asked, “Sister Lin, what’s wrong?”
Lin Jingzhi replied, “Come quick, I want you~”
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