"What's wrong?"
Li Mingyi noticed Wang Fan's complexion was off and asked.
"Nothing, I just suddenly felt a chill."
Wang Fan shivered, pointed at Chen Shou, and whispered to Li Mingyi, "This guy will be incredible in the future."
"Young Master Yun is indeed insightful. This guy seems ordinary now, but in the future, he'll be associated with ghosts for years on end."
Li Mingyi asked curiously, "Ghosts? Do ghosts really exist in this world?"
Though he was no longer a staunch materialist, he had never seen anything like ghosts since he was born.
Wang Fan shook his head and whispered, "I don't know, I haven't seen them, but this guy has one following him."
"Alright, we're at my place. Don't wander off, follow me."
Zhao Yunhai's voice made Li Mingyi and Wang Fan stop whispering and quickly follow.
"So many young lads, all come sit, don't be shy, make yourselves at home."
Qin Siwan had known beforehand that her son would bring his subordinates for dinner.
However, with just a few glances, Qin Siwan could tell that the relationship between these "subordinates" and her son was more than just that of a superior and subordinates.
Because Si Jinyan and the others behaved very differently from Li Mingyi and the others, allowing her to distinguish them at a glance.
"Hello, Aunt Qin."
Li Mingyi, Wuchen, Wang Fan, and Chen Shou quickly greeted her.
As for Si Jinyan, Ada, and the others, they had already obediently stayed on the sidelines. They were all servants of the Zhao family.
"Good, good, good. Help yourselves to the fruit on the table. I'm cooking myself today, you're all in for a treat."
Qin Siwan said and headed to the kitchen.
"Alright, let's go."
"Yes, Young Master Yun."
Only after Zhao Yunhai spoke did Li Mingyi and the other three quickly sit down, feeling somewhat constrained.
"Tonight is a family dinner. Chen Shou, although you've only recently started working for me, I've specially permitted you to come. Do you know why?"
Chen Shou also wanted to know why and looked up curiously, "Why?"
"Those who are by my side, those whom I acknowledge, no matter how weak their strength, I treat them equally."
Zhao Yunhai looked directly at Chen Shou, but his words were directed at everyone.
"Tonight is a family dinner, everyone, don't be reserved, treat it like your own home. Come, drink."
Zhao Yunhai directly opened a jar of fine wine, poured it for everyone, and raised his glass to drink with them.
"Following you, Wang Fan, was the most correct decision I ever made without consulting divination."
Wang Fan was just saying what was appropriate. Everyone present knew how scared he was at the time.
Si Jinyan, Ada, Ah Er, and Ah San were also there. Hearing his words, the four of them curled their lips in unison.
"Me too." Li Mingyi wasn't good at saying proper words, so he just copied.
"Amitabha, a wisp of a mortal heart, yet free from defilement."
The young monk Wuchen's meaning was that by entering the mortal world and being stained by it, he would always follow Young Master Yun.
"Me... me too."
Chen Shou struggled to utter any polite words after a long pause, his face blushing with embarrassment.
"We'll do anything for you." Si Jinyan and the other four drank in unison.
"Good." Zhao Yunhai looked at everyone deeply and drained his cup.
Hearing the commotion outside from the kitchen, Qin Siwan gave her beloved son a thumbs-up. He had truly grown up.
During the family dinner, everyone ate their fill and drank until they were tipsy. Zhao Yunhai arranged guest rooms for them to stay.
Zhao Yunhai's house was very large; it could easily accommodate over a dozen more people.
Zhao Yunhai returned to his room alone. The smell of alcohol instantly evaporated, and with a perfectly clear mind, he sat on the bed.
He still hadn't digested the soul of Yu Ruying that he had swallowed earlier.
Yu Ruying was still struggling inside him, but Chen Shou's physique was too special, too restraining.
Yu Ruying felt like she had encountered her natural enemy, and no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't shake him in the slightest.
"Let me see what good things are in your head."
Zhao Yunhai's objective was very simple: to obtain the memories in Yu Ruying's mind.
This was something the protagonist didn't have. Only by understanding the memories in Yu Ruying's mind could he know how to navigate the cultivation world.
Once this world was settled, Zhao Yunhai's gaze would naturally turn towards the cultivation world.
The cultivation world was the future, and he had to be prepared.
Zhao Yunhai was gradually devouring Yu Ruying's soul.
"Zhao Yunhai, may you die a terrible death! To dare to covet the Great Dao with a mortal body, you will surely be struck down by heavenly retribution."
Yu Ruying felt her soul being constantly consumed by the other party, and her heart was filled with despair.
"There are no immortals in the world; all begin as mortals."
Zhao Yunhai didn't care if Yu Ruying cursed more, as she would soon disappear from this world entirely.
"Your soul dissipates into heaven and earth. Yu Ruying, why did you provoke me? Wouldn't it have been better not to?"
Zhao Yunhai muttered to himself, "It's just the greed of a cultivator. But it indirectly tells me how ruthless the cultivation world is."
"However, I like it."
"You may disappear now."
As soon as the words fell, Zhao Yunhai instantly devoured Yu Ruying's soul, and countless memories flooded into his mind.
The distribution of power in the cultivation world, the memories of trials in the cultivation world, the infighting in the cultivation world, and so on.
What he was most concerned about was the method to reach the cultivation world.
He murmured to himself, "It seems that to reach the cultivation world, I must first build Blue Star into a solid rear base."
Putting aside the thoughts in his mind for the moment, Zhao Yunhai took off his clothes and got into bed, preparing to sleep.
Although he was now a cultivator with extraordinary strength, he was still accustomed to sleeping.
After all, what else would he do at night if not sleep? Go out and play games?
Forget it, he wasn't interested in women for now.
He slept soundly through the night without any dreams, waking up at dawn.
When Zhao Yunhai woke up and pulled open the curtains, he saw Wang Fan and the others already awake outside, playing badminton.
What leisurely fellows.
Zhao Yunhai smiled gently. Never mind, since there was nothing urgent recently, he'd let them have a few days off to relax and play.
It was only ten in the morning. Zhao Yunhai went downstairs and found the milk his mother had prepared.
"Drink some milk to fill your stomach first, lunch will be ready soon."
Qin Siwan nagged her son about eating, just like any ordinary mother.
"Okay."
Zhao Yunhai, accustomed to this, took the milk and walked out.
"Where is Chen Shou?"
Zhao Yunhai suddenly realized Chen Shou wasn't there and asked.
"Young Master Yun, Chen Shou asked me to tell you that he's gone back," Ada replied.
"It seems he can't let go of his haunted house."
Zhao Yunhai knew that Chen Shou's haunted house would constantly have ghosts appearing. This was probably part of the plot. It was good for him to go back and develop. The stronger he became, the more Zhao Yunhai liked it.
While Zhao Yunhai was enjoying his leisurely days at home, something incredible happened in Yunzhou.
That was, Li Tianhua, Zhao Yunhai's former lackey (an early supporting character), died unexpectedly. Huan Cheng Entertainment went bankrupt and was swallowed up, causing a stir in the entertainment industry.