The old man felt the rapid dissipation of the medicinal power within his body, and he could clearly sense the changes occurring on the surface of his skin. He couldn't help but reach up and touch his hair.
His original hair had all fallen out with a wave of his hand. All the new strands that emerged were black, and he looked as if he had reverted to his appearance from decades ago.
He stood up unsteadily and walked to a mirror. Seeing his reflection, his eyes revealed disbelief and shock.
"I truly cannot imagine that mere medicine could cause such a dramatic transformation in me. If this medicine were to be auctioned, it would undoubtedly be priceless."
"I never expected it to be used on this old fellow. I feel I am unworthy."
Mu Feng smiled and shook his head, "I have always acted on my whim. If I like someone, I won't hesitate to give them the most precious items. If I dislike someone, even if they were to break their head, I wouldn't pay them any mind."
"There is one last thing. Close your eyes, I need to perform acupuncture on you."
The old man closed his eyes. He had no doubts about Mu Feng. After all, he had come with the intention of dying, and Mu Feng had given him such precious medicine that had completely revitalized him. Boundless gratitude filled his heart.
Mu Feng inserted the silver needles. He used acupoints to stimulate changes in the face. Acupuncture could cause a person's mouth to twist, or it could stiffen their muscles, leading to noticeable changes in facial contours.
Even a slight change could dramatically alter a person's temperament, let alone when refined through his skillful manipulation.
When the old man opened his eyes, he no longer resembled his former self. Dressed in the Tang suit, he now looked like a successful man in his forties.
The pupils of his eyes were constricting intensely.
"I truly never imagined it would defy nature's creation, bringing about a reversal of my youth."
When he looked up again, Mu Feng was no longer in the courtyard. The gratitude in his eyes deepened. He knew Mu Feng left to avoid burdening him further, not wanting to know where he would go.
A trace of confusion lingered in his mind. Why was Mu Feng so certain that his words were not a lie?
This was what perplexed him the most. However, Mu Feng hadn't asked where he was going, nor had he mentioned returning to the Ninth Bureau. A sense of uncertainty began to surface, but it was quickly replaced by a look of resolve.
"Perhaps returning to the Ninth Bureau would be a good choice. Since I have been given a new appearance, my past life can be considered completely concluded."
As Mu Feng walked back, Xiao Qi's figure quickly caught up to him. His gaze held a hint of temptation.
"Young Master, how did you know he wasn't lying to you? And why did you give him such valuable medicine?"
"When you reach a certain level of understanding, you will comprehend. For now, you can think of it as different auras being absorbed by a person's own magnetic field. There's no need to send anyone to follow him anymore. Whatever choice he makes is his freedom."
Mu Feng spoke calmly.
Xiao Qi hesitated before saying, "Young Master, the clues regarding the Alliance were broken off by him. Where should we begin our investigation next?"
"No need to investigate further. The Alliance's frenzy this time was simply to lure those people to their deaths. They will likely be quiet for a while, or they might come looking for me directly."
Mu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. "The Alliance had long planned to send these people to me to deal with. Perhaps it was to lull me into a false sense of security, or to lay the groundwork for future events."
"What is the true objective of their leader remains an unknown."
"If their goal is simply my medicinal formulas, there's no need for such extreme actions. Or perhaps they intend to use these methods to eliminate dissent."
"There are too many possibilities. Without finding him, all these matters are filled with uncertainty."
Xiao Qi shook his head, a smile reappearing on his face. "No matter what his objective is, as long as he shows himself to us, he will be utterly destroyed."
Mu Feng smiled faintly. "However, we must not let our guard down. The members of the Alliance are currently our greatest target."
"As long as they still intend to achieve some objective through me, they will eventually reveal themselves. You should get some rest too; I'm going for a walk alone."
Xiao Qi disappeared silently into the moonlight.
Mu Feng slowly walked back towards the villa. He looked at a window with a lit lamp, a smile curving his lips.
The matter of the Alliance had come to a temporary conclusion. They had sent people with differing ideologies to him, intending to use him to eliminate them, and those people deserved their fate.
At least for the time being, he wouldn't see them.
He gently pushed open the door and saw Su Nianxue still busy at her desk.
"Still not resting at this late hour?"
"Just a little more work, and I'll be done. After this, tomorrow will be easier," Su Nianxue turned her head, her eyes filled with deep affection.
Her beautiful eyes twinkled with a lively sparkle.
Mu Feng walked over, directly embracing her. He smiled and closed the laptop. "When it's time to rest, you must rest. If you wear yourself out, I will be heartbroken."
Hearing these warm words, Su Nianxue felt as if her heart had been deeply touched.
She turned and tightly hugged Mu Feng's neck, resting her small face on his shoulder. "Feng Ge, we will always be together, won't we?"
Mu Feng couldn't help but laugh. "Of course. We will never be apart, for all eternity."
"Why the sudden thought?"
Su Nianxue gently closed her eyes on Mu Feng's shoulder, feeling his warm embrace, and said softly, "Today, Xiao Xiao broke up with her boyfriend. I didn't ask for the specific reasons."
"Xiao Xiao was very heartbroken. She has been with me since I first took over the company. This girl is truly gentle and kind, but I don't understand why her boyfriend would abandon her."
"Perhaps time has eroded their feelings," Mu Feng said with a smile. "But you and I are different. We were separated for seven years, yet we still held each other firmly in our hearts. We have long passed the test of time."
"So don't overthink things!"
Su Nianxue lifted her small face, her eyes showing a shy anticipation. "Feng Ge, I'm not overthinking. I was just feeling a bit emotional. I want to..."