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.
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
