Back at the villa, Ye Longlin immediately wrote down a prescription and instructed them to gather the herbs accordingly.
"I am a physician myself, how could I not know my own body? Hurry up and go," Ye Longlin said, seeing their worried expressions. He waved them away. Once they had left, he quickly pulled out a tissue from the coffee table and covered his mouth.
"Cough, cough."
After coughing out two mouthfuls of fresh blood, his face turned as pale as paper, completely devoid of color.
Just as he had said, he knew his own body best.
In the past, all his injuries were treated by himself, and even Yuan Gang and the others were unaware of his physical condition. However, this time, it seemed more severe than before.
This was indeed troublesome.
He could no longer suppress his injuries himself, let alone let Yuan Gang worry.
In the Hall of Honor, anyone could die, but Ye Longlin could not!
He was not only the sharp sword that deterred enemies at home and abroad openly, but even in the shadows, his strength ranked among the top!
Everyone knew that Great Xia was skilled at concealing its strength, always keeping its strongest forces hidden away like treasures in a well. As long as it wasn't a war of national extinction, those hidden in the shadows would never appear!
But if Ye Longlin died, those hidden people would surely emerge like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. At that time, no matter who had made the move, they would have to pay a considerable price.
As everyone knew, Great Xia was also fiercely protective of its own!
This could be seen from the largest overseas evacuation operations in history.
"Boss."
Xuan Niao approached, holding a tactical tablet with a grim expression. He handed the tablet to Ye Longlin.
After Ye Longlin took it, his expression gradually turned grim.
"Notify the Exit and Entry Administration, Customs, and border lines to immediately enter a state of first-level alert. Once any abnormal situation is detected, the local military must cooperate fully!"
Ye Longlin was not afraid of death, but he feared the disruption of the overall situation. Sometimes, he had to take precautionary measures.
On the overseas dark web, a piece of news sent shockwaves through the entire overseas underground world.
Under the banner of the Dark Hall, a definitive message was released: Ye Longlin was severely injured and could not exert his full strength!
These ten words immediately stirred up immense turmoil.
In an instant, the overseas underground world went into a frenzy. Weapons and resources were mobilized, contacts were made with certain individuals within Great Xia, and preparations began for infiltration.
"Ye Longlin is now severely injured. The Dark Hall has released this information, and there can be no error. Everyone, follow me into Great Xia and wash away the shame of the past with blood!"
Such mobilization meetings took place throughout the underground world. Old enemies began to gather, preparing to infiltrate Great Xia.
The Red Lotus Enchantress had issued this message in the name of the Dark Hall. Any discerning observer could clearly see that the Dark Hall intended to use others to kill Ye Longlin. However, whether Ye Longlin could be killed was another matter entirely.
Of course, upon receiving the news of Ye Longlin's severe injury, countless people would want to kill him. This was beyond doubt.
Although the overseas underground world was extremely chaotic, in reality, only they themselves knew who controlled them.
"Why am I here?"
Lin Tian Ai rubbed her neck, which ached. She had no idea what had happened.
She only remembered being in the Zhou family mansion, being watched, and waiting for Zhou Haifeng's arrival. Although she had resisted, she couldn't fight back at all.
Ye Longlin glanced at her and said in a flat tone, "The Zhou family is gone. You are saved."
A single sentence summarized the entire ordeal.
But Lin Tian Ai felt even more uncomfortable.
He had saved her many times already, and each time it involved significant trouble and bloodshed.
After a long silence, Lin Tian Ai slowly uttered two words: "Thank you."
Ye Longlin shook his head, "No need. I promised Uncle Lin that I would protect you. Since I made that promise, I must fulfill it."
This statement felt like a knife, deeply piercing Lin Tian Ai's heart. Her heart felt as if it were suddenly squeezed by a large hand, causing her unbearable pain and making it difficult to breathe.
However, her expression remained calm as she asked,
"Is it really just because you promised my dad?"
Although it seemed like an ordinary question, she held deep hope in her heart.
At some point, Ye Longlin had already found a place in her heart.
Ye Longlin looked up, his gaze serious as he nodded gently, "As a man, I must be true to my word."
Lin Tian Ai's heart was pierced by the knife again. She forced a bitter smile, "I understand."
"But I won't give up. I will wait for the day I can stand by your side."
Ye Longlin didn't say much more, simply stating, "If you need anything during this period, contact Xuan Niao."
He didn't dwell on these matters.
Before, Lin Tian Ai had looked down on him. But as events unfolded and his identity and influence were gradually revealed, Lin Tian Ai's perception of him slowly changed.
Perhaps it was her inability to accept the disparity, and she mistakenly believed this feeling was unrequited love.
As time passed, she would gradually forget, so Ye Longlin didn't correct her. He didn't want to discuss these things.
The next day, Xuan Niao drove them back to the small courtyard.
They arrived just in time for breakfast. What surprised Ye Longlin the most was that Mu Han Qi was still there!!
"You're not getting any younger, it's time to start considering marriage. If you marry Longlin, I can sell this small courtyard and buy you a house as a wedding gift. There will be plenty left over, which I can keep. You won't have to worry about my affairs.
With Si Yu here, Si Yu will take good care of me. Even when Si Yu gets married, I won't be a burden to you. When Guo Hui returns, our family will be complete."
Zhao Qian said with a smile, acting as if she had already accepted Mu Han Qi as her daughter-in-law. Ye Longlin's temples throbbed.
He had only asked Mu Han Qi to be a shield, but how had it developed into something that felt increasingly like a real relationship?
"Aunt Zhao, nothing has even begun yet, please don't get involved," Ye Longlin said helplessly. "She's just a shield!"
Zhao Qian glared at him and said grumpily, "What? My words don't count anymore? Let me tell you, I've decided that Xiao Han is going to be my daughter-in-law. It doesn't matter who comes, even the King of Heaven. I've made up my mind!"
If anyone else had said this, it would have been a direct contradiction.
But coming from Zhao Qian... it was perfectly fitting!
Ye Longlin was the King of Heaven himself, and he was standing right there. He had objected once, and Zhao Qian had shut him down. What else could he say?
He just needed to work on persuading Mu Han Qi.
Mu Han Qi's heart warmed. She looked at Ye Longlin with longing eyes and said pitifully, "Ye Longlin, I will work hard to be a virtuous wife and a good mother. If you don't like me working, I'll quit my job. I'll stay at home to support you and raise our children. I can give up any hobbies for you."
Ye Longlin: "......"
Her overly sweet demeanor was truly something else.