What the hell is the Heavenly Yin Meridian all about?!
An Yi gritted his teeth and asked coldly.
Hongtian, who had fallen to the ground, seemed intimidated by An Yi’s imposing aura and stammered, "I-it’s just a short-lived meridian."
Noticing An Yi’s murderous gaze, Hongtian quickly composed himself and explained, "The Heavenly Yin Meridian is a variant of the Ice Meridian, which itself is a mutation of Water-type spiritual energy among the nine elemental forces.
Since it’s an anomalous meridian, it doesn’t fit well in this world governed by the nine elements. Cultivating with it is extremely difficult, and those who possess it usually don’t live long.
The Heavenly Yin Meridian is the most powerful Ice Meridian, but having it almost guarantees a short lifespan.
Those born with it have an exceptionally strong affinity for Ice spiritual energy. But because Ice spiritual energy is extremely scarce in this world, using it accelerates the depletion of one’s lifespan."
An Yi fell into deep thought before asking, "Then what does it mean when red lines appear on the arm?"
Hongtian looked puzzled. "That’s a sign of tapping into the Heavenly Yin Meridian’s power—it speeds up the shortening of one’s lifespan. Wait, how do you know so much? Does a friend of yours have this meridian?"
An Yi’s darkened expression was answer enough.
He closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down.
Hongtian mused, "There might be other solutions… but it’s best if she doesn’t stay in this world. The spiritual energy here is too thin. Normally, those with the Heavenly Yin Meridian live until about twenty."
An Yi shut his eyes again, deep in thought. "Is there any way to alleviate the effects of the Heavenly Yin Meridian?"
"The spiritual energy in this world is just too sparse.
Perhaps returning to the Immortal Sect’s minor realm would be best for Shen Muxuan."
Hongtian sighed. "In the final year, those with the Heavenly Yin Meridian gradually lose mobility—starting from the feet, slowly spreading upward. Once it reaches the heart and robs it of vitality, death follows."
"So, before that happens, there’s still time?"
An Yi seized the key point and pressed for an answer.
Before entering the Hongtian Secret Realm, Shen Muxuan had shown no symptoms.
Seeing An Yi’s agitation, Hongtian hesitated.
He wanted to shake his head but feared An Yi might kick over his dog bowl, so he nodded instead. "Yeah, you’re right."
An Yi exhaled in relief.
Shen Muxuan was eighteen—there was still over a year left. There was time.
Besides, the Immortal Sect’s minor realm was a mysterious place.
Perhaps a cure existed there.
Shen Muxuan had said she’d return in three months.
It wasn’t long. He’d wait for her.
"An Yi, I’m back in Yunzhou City. Are you home yet?"
Shangguan Qianqian’s gentle voice came through the phone.
An Yi nodded. "I just got back yesterday. Wait for me—I’ll come find you."
"Mm, I’ll be waiting."
Hanging up, Shangguan Qianqian turned to Xie Yan, who was carrying a stack of documents. "What is it, Sister Xie?"
"Oh! Y-yes, there’s something."
Xie Yan quickly placed the files on the desk. "Director, these need your signature."
Shangguan Qianqian skimmed through the documents carefully before signing.
Xie Yan hesitated, then cautiously probed, "Director, um… may I ask…"
She gulped, unable to voice the question.
Shangguan Qianqian—the so-called "Jade Maiden of the Entertainment Industry," the dream girl of millions—was actually dating someone!
If this got out, countless hearts would shatter!
But what Xie Yan really wanted to know was: who was Shangguan Qianqian’s mystery lover?
Setting down her pen, Shangguan Qianqian said coolly, "Sister Xie, Yilan Media has just stabilized, and you’ve contributed greatly."
"You flatter me, Director. It’s all thanks to your and General Manager Nie’s leadership."
Xie Yan humbly deflected.
And she wasn’t wrong. Shangguan Qianqian’s management skills were exceptional.
She handled the company’s affairs with flawless precision, ranking among the top executives in the entire nation.
As for Nie Qinglan, though she was only a nominal general manager, her background was formidable.
Her father was none other than Boss Nie!
A figure who commanded both the underworld and legitimate business in the Southeast Province, with influence extending internationally.
Rumor had it that even the richest person in the country would step aside for him.
With that kind of backing in the entertainment industry, so-called "industry giants" would cower in her presence.
Compared to that, Xie Yan’s role in managing a few artists was insignificant.
Shangguan Qianqian looked up, her tone icy. "So, some things should be spoken of, while others should stay sealed behind tight lips."
Xie Yan broke into a cold sweat. "Of course, of course."
Yunzhou City, International Trade Tower.
Next to it stood the Convention Center.
Though neighboring Jiangbei City was a third-tier city, Yunzhou City, as the capital of the Southeast Province, ranked among the nation’s top "new first-tier" metropolises in terms of overall strength.
An Yi drove a black sedan, following the location Shangguan Qianqian had sent him.
As for why he wasn’t driving the Lamborghini Veneno—
The main reason was discretion.
After all, he was meeting a top-tier celebrity.
Arriving in a flashy Lamborghini would be like inviting paparazzi to shove cameras in their faces.
An Yi’s purpose today was clear.
He wanted to know the future!
Shangguan Qianqian was a time traveler!
She might not know minor details, but she was aware of major events in the coming years.
He wanted to learn about Shen Muxuan’s future from her.
At the Convention Center, an audition was underway, the crowd buzzing with excitement.
The noise was deafening, a testament to its popularity.
"Qian! Qian! We love you!"
"Ahhh! I’m obsessed!"
The audition hadn’t even started, yet fans had already formed cheer squads, waving signs and screaming.
"How boring."
An Yi sighed, unimpressed.
Wait, where was his company again?
He checked the location on his phone, confused. Probably upstairs?
He felt a twinge of guilt.
Yilan Media had been operating for nearly half a year, yet he, the actual owner, didn’t even know where it was located.
Apart from providing the initial funds, he’d stayed completely hands-off.
An Yi stepped into the elevator, only to be met by a group of pretty boys.
They were good-looking—though still a notch below him.
After all, he was a natural-born 9.0 in the looks department!
"So crowded…"
Frowning at the packed elevator, An Yi decided to wait for the next one.
Suddenly, a bespectacled young girl grabbed his arm and snapped, "Quit dawdling! Do you even want to audition? Thinking your face alone will get you through? They demand talent now!"
An Yi was baffled. "Wait, I’m not—"
"Stop wasting time! Here’s your number—get in there! The judges are waiting!"
Before he could protest, the girl slapped a numbered tag on his waist and shoved him inside.
lanned to earn money steadily and take life at a slower pace. But he never expected... his father's remarriage, and the stepmother bringing along a dependent, would completely disrupt his life's plans...
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e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
