Chapter 140: Other Ideas

Yanyu Group branch office building.

Lin Su knocked on the door and entered Ma Zijun's office, finding Ma Zijun sitting in his chair, browsing his phone with great interest.

"Young Master, the outside world has been turned upside down these past two days, yet you just keep hiding here playing on your phone instead of going out to socialize."

Lin Su said with a smile.

These past two days, it was not just the Cheng Family, the Qian Family, the Qibao Association, and the Jinhai Group that were basking in infinite glory.

The stock of the Yanyu Group Shanghai branch was also soaring all the way.

Because Ma Zijun had not participated in the matter involving Du Chuan and the Zhang Family, the outside world did not know the relationship between Chen Che and Ma Zijun.

But linking it to the previous project roadshow, Yanyu Group would rather invest in the weaker Cheng Family and Qian Family than invest in the Zhang Family.

Combined with the current situation, there was not a single person in all of Shanghai who did not marvel at Ma Zijun's sharp eye.

"Yanyu Group's reputation for so many years is truly not just for show; only a few days after the project roadshow, the Zhang Family met with disaster!"

"It's fortunate that Yanyu Group didn't invest in the Zhang Family, otherwise it would have been miserable! The person behind Yanyu Group truly has an impeccable eye, I admire them!"

This was the thought of most people in Shanghai.

Precisely because of this, the Yanyu Group branch had also been bustling with activity these past two days, with people in the investment industry coming to pay their respects, emerging enterprises coming to curry favor, and so on.

Lin Su and Li Jiangbei were both busy to the point of being overwhelmed, but at the same time, they were enjoying it.

"Of course I know the outside world has been turned upside down; it was already within my expectations."

Ma Zijun smiled triumphantly, possessing the childishness and high spirits of a young man showing off.

"People outside all say my eye is sharp, that I saw the Zhang Family was destined to be finished. Actually, my sharpest eye was in picking Chen Che; if it weren't for Chen Che this time, we wouldn't have been able to catch a ride on this east wind of change in Shanghai's landscape."

"This is indeed something to thank Mr. Chen for. But come to think of it, Mr. Chen's popularity in Shanghai's official and martial circles has been declining these past two days, especially in official circles; those big shots who were originally trying to recruit Mr. Chen have all quieted down, as if nothing happened at all."

Lin Su said with a puzzled expression.

"Someone is deliberately suppressing the news."

Ma Zijun sat up straight, placed his phone on the table, and said, "No matter how much Shanghai is turned upside down, once you leave Shanghai, it's nothing. But this time, the matter spread to the Dark Web, which makes me feel like there's a problem somewhere."

"So you've been browsing the Dark Web these past two days!"

Lin Su realized, then asked, "So where is the problem?"

"The scope of the Dark Web is the whole world; Shanghai is just a city in Xia. A matter of this level isn't qualified to be on the Dark Web. So I think the key is the Martial Arts Alliance."

"Mr. Chen destroyed the Martial Arts Alliance, attracting the attention of certain big shots?!"

Lin Su exclaimed and asked.

"The certain big shots you speak of shouldn't just be the ones on the surface, but also some that cannot see the light, such as the Martial Arts Alliance headquarters."

Ma Zijun narrowed his eyes and said in surprise, "It seems this Martial Arts Alliance is even more mysterious than I imagined."

Lin Su, however, while shocked, thought of another line of reasoning and said, "Mr. Chen's family members were killed by people from the Martial Arts Alliance, and he was also hunted by mysterious people. Does that mean Mr. Chen possesses a mystery that is not inferior to the Martial Arts Alliance?"

A flash of brilliance appeared in Ma Zijun's eyes, and he said in surprise, "What you say makes a lot of sense! It seems we are still far from understanding the real Chen Che!"

Lin Su had a look of longing, that tall and straight figure appearing in her mind, and she murmured softly, "How many more secrets do you have? How can there be a man like you in this world..."

"Oh right, is there something you came to find me for?"

Ma Zijun came back to his senses and asked.

"Ah..."

Lin Su was stunned for a moment, quickly adjusted her thoughts, and said, "The Madam says the Master's condition has worsened again, and she wants you to bring the Divine Doctor Li back as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Ma Zijun's expression turned grave, and he asked, "Where is Divine Doctor Li now?"

"At the Qibao Association."

Lin Su replied, "Mr. Chen was injured, and Divine Doctor Li has been treating him for the past two days."

Ma Zijun made a prompt decision: "Go to the Qibao Association."

The two immediately rushed to the Qibao Association, and the one who came out to greet them was none other than Shen Qi.

"Seventh Master Shen, how is Mr. Chen's body? I want to see him!"

Ma Zijun got straight to the point.

Shen Qi glanced at that room full of spring scenery and said, "The Master's body is fine, but he is busy with something right now. If you want to see him, you might have to wait a while."

Ma Zijun frowned, pondered slightly, and finally decided not to disturb Chen Che, saying, "Alright, then I will wait for him here."

Inside the private room.

Chen Che sat cross-legged on the bed, his hand seals changing, and an arcane Array Diagram hovered in mid-air with him at the center, the inner wheel and outer wheel rotating in opposite directions.

Li Qingyan narrowed her eyes vigilantly, holding the Ghost Gate Needle in both hands, her expression very tense.

True Qi slowly overflowed from Chen Che's body, and the turbid Qi of the Great Red Sun Poison also began to stir.

Finally, after Chen Che completely released the True Qi suppressing the turbid Qi, the turbid Qi gathered its strength and attacked Chen Che's Acupoint with all its might.

Chen Che gritted his teeth, pressed his palms together, and shouted, "Strange Gate? Seal!"

The Array Diagram hovering around his body instantly condensed, entered his body, gathered the turbid Qi, and suppressed it toward his dantian.

Chen Che closed his eyes, concentrating with all his might, but he broke his focus in less than half a minute.

"Pfft!"

Chen Che spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale and then flushed.

"Whoosh!"

Li Qingyan, who had been waiting in full battle array, seized the opportunity and inserted all thirteen Ghost Gate Needles into Chen Che's acupoints.

"Hoo~~"

Chen Che eased his breathing and once again utilized his True Qi to suppress the turbid Qi.

Half an hour later, the suppression was successful.

Chen Che opened his eyes, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said with a face full of regret and resentment, "It's still not enough; perhaps my cultivation in the Strange Gate is not enough."

Li Qingyan put away her Silver Needle and comforted him, "It's alright. Once I find your Fourth Senior Sister, perhaps your method will work."

"Mm—"

Chen Che suddenly looked up, stunned.

Li Qingyan was still completely bare, causing the heat Chen Che had just suppressed to begin stirring once more.

Noticing Chen Che's fiery gaze, Li Qingyan curled her lips into a smile, deliberately struck a seductive pose, and teased, "Am I beautiful?"

"Roar!"

Having just suppressed the Great Red Sun Poison, Chen Che was at his weakest moment of willpower; how could he withstand such provocation? He roared and tackled Li Qingyan.

Two hours later...

The bathroom was filled with steam, the atmosphere thick and lingering.

"Splash... splash... splash..."

Water splashed everywhere in the bathtub as Chen Che and Li Qingyan tangled together, opening up a new battlefield.

Another hour passed...

"Hoo, hoo, hoo..."

Li Qingyan's face was flushed red as she lay panting on Chen Che's shoulder, murmuring as if in a dream, "So amazing... so comfortable..."

Chen Che curled his lips in a faint smile, holding the beauty's soft, boneless body as they enjoyed a comfortable bath together.

After washing, the two returned to the bed to rest and cherish each other for a while longer, until their stomachs growled, at which point they got up, dressed, and walked out of the private room.

Seeing the two finally emerge from the private room, Ma Zijun, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately went up to meet them and asked with concern, "Chen Che, how is your body?"

"Thank you for your concern, Ma Shao, there are no major problems left," Chen Che replied.

"That is truly great! These past two days, Shanghai has been far too spectacular because of you!"

Ma Zijun said sincerely.

"Have you forgotten, Ma Shao? We are friends. If you have something to say, just say it directly; there is no need to flatter me like this."

Chen Che smiled.

Ma Zijun also wore a smile and said, "I do indeed have something to say, but I am not flattering you; I am being sincere."

"What is it you need?" Chen Che smiled slightly and then asked.

Ma Zijun's expression turned grave as he said, "My father's condition has worsened, so I hope that if your affairs here are settled, you will ask the Divine Doctor Li to return to Jinling with me as soon as possible."

Li Qingyan clutched her ravenous stomach and said, "I'm sorry, I have other things to do and cannot go to Jinling with you. However, my Junior Martial Brother is going to Jinling; you can leave your father's illness to him."

Ma Zijun looked surprised, turned to Chen Che, and asked, "You are going to Jinling?"

Chen Che gave an 'mm' and said, "The headquarters of the Martial Arts Alliance is in Jinling. I want to take revenge, so of course I have to go to Jinling. Rest assured, your father's illness is covered by me."

"That is truly great!"

Ma Zijun looked excited. He did not doubt Chen Che's Medicine at all, and besides, with Chen Che going to the Ma Family, he could just happen to introduce Chen Che to his family!

"When do you plan to return to Jinling, Ma Shao?"

Chen Che asked.

"Naturally, the sooner the better; tomorrow would be best."

Ma Zijun said.

Chen Che pondered for a moment and agreed, "Alright, then tomorrow it is."

"Since the business is finished, let's eat; I'm starving to death!"

Li Qingyan's stomach growled, and she couldn't help but say.

Ma Zijun laughed, "Alright, alright, my treat, let's go together!"

The group left the Qibao Association and found a luxurious restaurant to eat.

After they were wined and dined, Chen Che left alone; he had some people to say goodbye to.