Chapter 336 The End of the Year Approaches
"This is the autopsy report."
"According to the examination results from the Jiangzhou local police station, Master Mo was killed by lightning. However, it didn't rain that day at all, it was a clear and sunny day. The specific cause is unknown."
The lean middle-aged man handed the autopsy report issued by the Jiangzhou police station to Su Ning.
To be honest, the lean middle-aged man was also very puzzled. Out of nowhere, in broad daylight, a master of internal energy was struck dead by lightning. It sounded like a ridiculous joke if told.
"This matter is definitely not that simple!"
Su Ning couldn't find any clues from the autopsy report, but he refused to believe that a master of internal energy could be killed by lightning.
Could Chen Xuan still use lightning?
"That son-in-law of Su Yunxi seems to be no ordinary person. No, we must send someone to eliminate him immediately!"
A hint of coldness flashed across Tian Hai Dan's exquisitely beautiful and charming face.
Although there was no conclusive evidence, Tian Hai Dan sensed that this matter was not simple. "A mysterious little girl, the pavilion master of Qingcheng Martial Arts Hall, and that live-in son-in-law, that makes three masters of internal energy..."
She never imagined that Chen Xuan would have such significant influence in such a short period.
If he were allowed to grow, he might truly become a considerable problem.
Su Ning was slightly displeased, "Mom, do you have to make such a fuss? It's just a few minor masters of internal energy?"
From Su Ning's perspective, he utterly disdained such influence.
Tian Hai Dan reprimanded, "Last time it was because I listened to you, and now something big has happened. We lost one master of internal energy, and we have to account for it to the family. If we had dealt with that live-in son-in-law of the Su family earlier, would all this have happened?"
"Mom, the family is currently ranking the heirs. If they send people out again and someone seizes a handle, it might be detrimental to me," Su Ning advised.
Honestly, Su Ning wanted to crush Chen Xuan's skull with his own hands and smash that arrogant and condescending face into a thousand pieces!
Tian Hai Dan glanced at Su Ning.
My son, how could I not know your arrogance? You want to defeat that live-in son-in-law yourself. It's just that this live-in son-in-law is not simple!
Although she trusted Su Ning's strength, for some reason, she felt a sense of crisis.
"Alright, let's leave it at that for now."
Although she said that, Tian Hai Dan called the lean middle-aged man into the study.
"Madam, do you have any instructions?" the lean middle-aged man asked softly.
"In a while, I will have you go to Jiangzhou to help me eliminate that live-in son-in-law and retrieve the jade pendant."
Tian Hai Dan's face was filled with frost, and her clear and cold voice sent shivers down one's spine.
"Madam, if I may be so bold, with my strength, I'm afraid I can't handle this important task," the lean middle-aged man said with a bitter expression.
Before going to Jiangzhou, he was full of spirit and confidence, as if fame and fortune were within his grasp. But now, he felt a sense of powerlessness.
Three masters of internal energy, even if he gave his old life, he couldn't defeat them.
"I didn't say you have to act. You just need to lead the way. They will handle the rest."
Tian Hai Dan looked at the lean middle-aged man with disdain.
If he weren't still somewhat useful, she would have already had him executed.
"I am honored to serve you, Madam." The lean middle-aged man knew he had displeased Tian Hai Dan and quickly said respectfully.
Then, Tian Hai Dan waved her hand, signaling the lean middle-aged man to leave. She sat alone on the chair, her alluring eyes emitting a faint glow, lost in thought.
At this moment, a man in a suit knocked and entered, saying respectfully, "Madam, the Patriarch wants you to attend a meeting to discuss the list of people who will explore ancient ruins in Jiangzhou at the end of the year."
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In the evening.
The night was like water, vast and serene.
Chen Xuan put his arm around Su Yunxi's slender waist, and Su Yunxi leaned quietly on Chen Xuan's shoulder, strolling in the back garden.
The air seemed to be filled with honey, exceptionally sweet.
Su Yunxi smiled gently and said, "Today, Han Zhongzhou resigned as a shareholder of Medical God Pharmaceutical and transferred all rights to his shares to me. It is said that Han Zhongzhou bought a mountain in the suburbs to live a reclusive life."
"What? He's retiring?"
Chen Xuan couldn't help but be surprised.
He had expected Han Zhongzhou to be more obedient after meeting the three magnates. He didn't expect this scoundrel to be so scared that he retired.
Was this scoundrel too much of a coward?
Su Yunxi rolled her eyes, "Those are the three magnates. Having even one as a backer is enough to swagger through Jiangzhou. Now that three of them are standing behind you, how can he dare to be arrogant? He retired early and left the board of directors to protect himself. Otherwise, the shares he holds would also be gone."
"That's true."
Chen Xuan chuckled.
The following days were relatively peaceful. Chen Xuan expected the Su family from the capital to send more people, but after waiting for a long time, no one from the capital Su family appeared. He did not let down his guard, believing that the capital Su family might be waiting for an opportune moment.
However, Chen Xuan was not idle. He collected jade stones everywhere, strengthened the villa's formations, or improved his cultivation. When he had time, he would immerse himself in the gemstone shops, trying to cut out treasures that could enhance his cultivation.
Chen Xuan actually cut out quite a few treasures containing spiritual energy. Coupled with the treasures sent by the Southwestern Xuan Yin Sect, his cultivation had advanced by several levels.
As for the formations, they became increasingly powerful, making him invincible below the realm of Grandmaster of Internal Energy!
In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year. However, in the big city, there was not much of a festive atmosphere. Everyone was still busy at work, toiling hard to buy a car, save for a down payment on a house, or prepare the bride price for their wives, rushing tirelessly. If they hadn't looked at the calendar, they might not have realized it was the end of the year.
After the Xuanji Hall opened, with the attention of the Martial Alliance, it rapidly grew.
During this period, there were several conflicts with Wanyang Martial Arts Hall. However, with Mu Haifeng crippled, Wanyang Martial Arts Hall's momentum had waned. It had fallen from a top force to a second-rate force in Jiangzhou. The loss of experts also made many people witness the strength of Xuanji Hall and turn to join it.
However, Chen Xuan did not develop his forces blindly. Instead, he seized the time to cultivate, strengthen his own power, and then used elixirs to quietly merge forces.
With the great mountain of Dragon Alliance Leader, Xuanji Hall developed extremely smoothly.
In just two months, Xuanji Hall had already become the undisputed top force in Jiangzhou!
During this period, there were not as many outsiders visiting Qingwu Mountain. The President of the Medical Association, Qi Tianhe, ever since witnessing Chen Xuan's divine Chun Jiu Zhen, came to seek guidance from Chen Xuan whenever he had time. If Chen Xuan hadn't stubbornly refused to take on any disciples, Qi Tianhe would have knelt and begged to become his apprentice on the spot.
"The end of the year is coming soon!"
After sending off Qi Tianhe, Chen Xuan looked at the torn-to-the-last-page monthly calendar on the table and murmured.
His prospective father-in-law, Su Qian, had said that as the end of the year approached, someone would come to find him to enter the ancient ruins together.
But it was already the end of the year, and there was still no news from the people his father-in-law had mentioned. He tried to call Su Qian, but the call didn't go through. He also sent Su Qian a text message, but there was no reply.
This made Chen Xuan feel very perplexed.
At this moment, Chen Xuan's phone rang. He took out his phone and saw that it was a call from Zhang Pangzi from Jiangbei.