Dad, Uncle Bai, please have a seat. I'll go upstairs and call Young Master Qin.
After saying this, Zhou Ping'an turned and headed upstairs.
Shortly after, when Qin Ning came downstairs, Richard also happened to bring over the freshly brewed tea.
Young Master Qin.
Zhou De stood up to greet him, and naturally, Bai Yongjian didn't dare to be negligent, standing up alongside him.
To this day, he still had no idea what kind of background Qin Ning possessed.
He only knew that the young man had saved Zhou Ping'an's life, pulling him back from the gates of hell.
Perhaps it was because of these masterful medical skills that Zhou De, the top official of Liu City, treated him with such immense respect.
But how could Richard's presence be explained?
This was a man ranked at the very top of the international billionaires list.
Yet, a figure like him was actually here trying to curry favor with Qin Ning, even doing the work of serving tea and pouring water like a lowly servant.
It was simply unbelievable.
Young Master Qin, this is an old classmate of mine, Bai Yongjian, the Provincial Deputy of Shu Province...
Following that, Zhou De carefully and thoroughly explained the purpose of their visit.
Since Uncle Zhou has asked, I naturally have to help with this favor.
Qin Ning smiled faintly, then looked at Zhou Ping'an. Go to the backyard and call Xiao Fei and the others back.
Understood, Young Master Qin, Zhou Ping'an replied, turning around and heading toward the backyard.
Before long, Qin Fei and the group returned to the villa's living room.
Brother, is something the matter? she asked curiously, holding a towel and wiping her sweat.
Qin Ning asked, Do you want to go to Shu Province for a trip? I remember when we were kids watching TV, you said you wanted to visit Mount Emei.
Are you going to Shu Province, brother? Then I'll go too! Qin Fei's eyes lit up at the words.
Alright, go take a shower then. We'll set off at noon, Qin Ning smiled and nodded.
You got it!
Qin Fei ran upstairs excitedly.
Mount Emei was a place she had yearned to visit since she was a child. Since there was an opportunity this time, she naturally had to go and have a good time.
Young Master Qin, let me arrange a private jet for this trip, Cai Cheng offered.
Alright, Qin Ning nodded.
Soon, when everyone had finished showering and came downstairs, Zhong Mingyuan had already prepared the vehicles and parked them at the villa's entrance.
There were two commercial vans in total. Zhong Mingyuan drove one, and Xia Fei drove the other.
Everyone in the villa, including Richard, would be tagging along on this trip.
Zhou De escorted the group to the airport and only left after watching them board the plane.
His work in Liu City had been a bit busy lately, so he naturally couldn't get away, which was why he didn't follow them.
Ever since the last airplane incident, Richard had developed a phobia of flying.
Because of this, when he came to Liu City to find Qin Ning, he took the high-speed rail.
But this time was different. Traveling with Qin Ning, let alone an airplane, he wouldn't even be afraid of riding a rocket.
Bai Yongjian traveled with them on the plane.
Through Zhou Ping'an's introductions, he finally realized that the young people following Qin Ning were all top-tier wealthy heirs in the country.
So many wealthy individuals, including Richard, were now acting like mere lackeys following Qin Ning around.
In Bai Yongjian's eyes, this was clearly abnormal. It absolutely wasn't just because of Qin Ning's brilliant medical skills; there had to be other secrets he wasn't privy to.
The distance from Liu City to Shu Province wasn't far. About two hours later, the plane landed smoothly at the airport in Tianfu City.
Bai Yongjian had already arranged for people to receive them, providing two commercial vans as well.
Zhong Mingyuan and Xia Fei consciously took on the roles of drivers, turned on the navigation according to the address provided by Bai Yongjian, and drove straight there.
A villa in the center of Tianfu City.
The group arrived at the location.
This villa was purchased by Bai Yongjian's son, Bai Xuelin. He did business in Shu Province and had a fairly large operation. He now had a net worth of hundreds of millions. Although he couldn't compare to top wealthy families like the Xia or Wang families, having hundreds of millions in assets in Tianfu City meant he lived a very comfortable life.
Not to mention, he had a father who was a Provincial Deputy. In Shu Province, he was definitely considered a top-tier young master.
Dad.
As soon as they entered, Bai Xuelin came forward to greet Bai Yongjian.
He then swept his gaze over the crowd behind his father. On the phone earlier, Bai Yongjian had mentioned bringing a doctor over to treat his grandfather. Bai Xuelin never expected it to be so many people.
Moreover, these people all looked quite young. How could they possess any brilliant medical skills?
Could it be this middle-aged foreigner?
That was highly likely. Perhaps his dad invited an expert from abroad?
But that didn't seem right either.
Why was this foreign expert standing in the back? He didn't look like an expert at all; based on his positioning, he looked more like a lackey or a servant.
Zhou Ping'an?
When he spotted Zhou Ping'an in the crowd, Bai Xuelin's brows furrowed slightly.
When they were young, Zhou Ping'an had visited his home a few times.
At first, the two played well together, but later they fought over a toy, and things spiraled out of control from there. Every time they met, they had to get into a scuffle.
Seeing him again now, Bai Xuelin's muscle memory seemed to awaken. He felt an urge to rush up and beat the other party to a pulp.
Kid, I advise you not to ask for trouble. You aren't my match anymore, Zhou Ping'an chuckled.
Having cultivated in Qin Ning's villa for so long, even though he had yet to cultivate spiritual energy, his combat skills and physical attributes had improved drastically. He could now easily take down three to five grown men on a regular day.
A mere Bai Xuelin was not even worth mentioning.
Oh? I see it's been too long since I taught you a lesson, and you're itching for a beating, huh? Bai Xuelin sneered dismissively.
If you're not convinced, want to take it outside and spar? Zhou Ping'an pointed out the door.
Bai Xuelin had been working out consistently over the years and had a very sturdy physique. Why would he take Zhou Ping'an seriously?
Being provoked like this, he instantly sneered, Let's go then! You think I'm afraid of you?
Enough! What are you making a fuss for?
Bai Yongjian's face darkened as he glared at his son. You and Ping'an have been fighting since you were kids, haven't you had enough? Besides, he came here with Young Master Qin to treat your grandfather this time. You better behave yourself and don't disrespect our guests.
Scolded by his father, Bai Xuelin instantly settled down, not daring to utter a single word of rebuttal.
Where is the patient? Take me to him, Qin Ning spoke up.
Right away, Young Master Qin. Please follow me.
Bai Yongjian nodded hastily and led the way.
Qin Ning glanced at Qin Fei and the others. You guys just wait here.
Okay, brother, Qin Fei nodded.
Bai Xuelin also stayed behind to entertain the guests, while Qin Ning followed Bai Yongjian into a specific room in the villa.
On the bed, the elderly Bai Chengren was half-sitting and half-lying down. He held a book in his hands and wore reading glasses, currently flipping through the pages.
His complexion was extremely poor and rather pale, looking entirely like a man in the terminal stages of a severe illness.
The old man was suffering from terminal cancer. Even the most advanced medical technology of the modern world was powerless to save him. Now, he could only rely on painkillers to endure his bitter struggle.
However, as his condition worsened, even the medication was losing its effect.
"Dad."
Bai Yongjian walked over with Qin Ning. He noticed a photograph tucked inside the book the old man was holding; it was a picture of his late wife who had passed away many years ago.
"Yongjian, you're back."
The old man had been staring blankly at the photo. Hearing his son's voice, he snapped back to reality, smiled, and closed the book.
Then, he turned his gaze to Qin Ning. "Xuelin told me everything. He said you brought in a doctor from Liu City. Is this the young friend you mentioned?"
pression Bureau] Transported to a fantasy world overrun by demons and monsters, Gu Qingfeng becomes a jailer in the Demon Suppression Prison of the Great Yan Dynasty's Demon Suppression Bureau. From this point on, bizarre cases frequently occur in the Demon Suppression Prison, once known as hell on earth and infamous for its gloomy, terrifying atmosphere! Why do the demons and monsters in the prison wail miserably every night? Why has the corpse demon, capable of transforming into various beauties, donned black stockings and switched careers to become a foot massage therapist? Why has the eye demon, expert in soul-snatching and illusions, turned into a VR headset? Why is the fox spirit performing otaku dances? Are all these occurrences a twisted expression of demonic nature, or a descent into moral depravity? After peeling away layer upon layer of mystery, all clues ultimately point to a jailer named Gu Qingfeng. Gu Qingfeng: "Hehehe... My dear demons and monsters, whose card shall we flip today?"
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
e school belle recognized by the whole school, a genius girl from the kendo club. She also has a hidden identity, the youngest legendary demon hunter. Chen Shuo just transmigrated and found himself turned into a weak, helpless little vampire. He was caught by Su Xiyen and taken home at the very beginning. Since then, Chen Shuo's life creed only had two items. "First, classmate Su Xiyen is always right." "Second, if classmate Su Xiyen is wrong, please refer back to item one." Many years later, Chen Shuo, who had turned back into a human, led a pair of twins to appear in front of all the vampires to share the secret of how he turned back into a human. "It's simple, I tricked a female demon hunter into becoming my wife!"
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
