"I never imagined that during these past few days, such significant events would unfold for you abroad..."
After hearing Wan Yunting recount his escape from country H with the help of the Divine Serpent Tribe, how he fell into their hands in Thailand, was almost fed to snakes, and then how the entire Divine Serpent Tribe was annihilated by the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult, these pieces of news refreshed the understanding of Gu Yuanbai, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao.
"Brother Yunting, will the people from the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult come to Huaxia to capture you?"
Gu Luotang's eyes were filled with worry as she looked at the man, noticing that Wan Yunting's state today was not good, seemingly due to excessive pressure, making him appear depressed.
"Yes."
Gu Yuanbai also looked at Wan Yunting with concern. Hearing him describe the main god of the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult as so powerful that even the old celestial master of Longhu Mountain couldn't defeat him, it was undoubtedly a huge threat.
Wan Yunting nodded with a helpless expression, but seeing Gu Yuanbai and Gu Luotang's worried faces, he waved his hand and smiled, "It's alright. This is Huaxia, not abroad. Even if the main god of the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult is powerful, he wouldn't dare to openly come to Huaxia to kill me."
"That's true." Qi Miaomiao didn't overthink it and simply nodded.
However, as much as he said it, Gu Yuanbai and Gu Luotang both knew and could see that Wan Yunting was under immense pressure.
At this moment, Liu He stood at the door and knocked, saying, "Chairman Wan, Elder Gu, everyone has been summoned to the conference room."
"Understood, Vice Chairman Liu. We'll be down shortly."
Wan Yunting turned and said as he stood up. Gu Yuanbai and Gu Luotang also stood up, not continuing that topic, and headed to the meeting to discuss the association's upcoming affairs.
In the conference room, most people had arrived. Wan Yunting sat in the main seat, with Gu Yuanbai and Liu He seated on either side respectively. Gu Luotang sat next to her grandfather, while Xue Xialan and Li Tianyi were seated to Liu He's right.
"Everyone, I haven't been here recently, and many matters have been handled by Elder Gu and Vice Chairman Liu. You two have worked hard, and everyone has worked hard."
Wan Yunting began with an opening remark, then shifted his tone and smiled at Liu He, "Then I'll invite Vice Chairman Liu to brief everyone on the association's upcoming agenda."
Liu He nodded, stood up, and placed a folder in front of him. He nodded slightly to Wan Yunting and Gu Yuanbai before smiling and saying, "Chairman Wan and Elder Li attended the exchange meeting in country H this time and successfully became the president of the Traditional Medicine Alliance Association."
"Concurrently, the headquarters of the Alliance Association will be established in our capital city. Therefore, Chairman Wan needs to make the decision on which location to choose for the Traditional Medicine Alliance Association headquarters!"
Wan Yunting asked, "Do you have any suitable locations?"
"Yes."
Liu He began to describe several locations he had scouted in the capital city over the past two days that he felt were suitable for establishing the headquarters of the Traditional Medicine Alliance Association. Wan Yunting looked at them and discussed with Gu Yuanbai. They felt that Zizhuyuan, adjacent to the Beijing Dance Academy, was a good choice. Not only did it have office space, but it was also located within the Zizhuyuan park, boasting a beautiful environment. Selecting this location as the headquarters of the Traditional Medicine Alliance Association would showcase the atmosphere of Chinese traditional culture, making it very fitting.
"Then let's choose Zizhuyuan." Wan Yunting thought it was a good idea and confirmed it directly with Gu Yuanbai, smiling at Liu He, "Vice Chairman Liu, please handle this matter."
"No problem." Liu He nodded with a smile, then continued, "Next, Elder Gu will talk about the education reform in the capital city."
Gu Yuanbai nodded and said, "The schools selected for reform in the capital this time are actually the same as the reforms we carried out in Huadu City. Teachers have already started classes. Young Wan, when you have time, pick a day and we'll go visit. After all, this is about cultivating the next generation, and we cannot be careless."
"Alright."
Wan Yunting nodded and continued to listen to their reports on the several major matters the Chinese Medicine Association needed to address during this period.
Unknowingly, it was already noon when the meeting adjourned. Wan Yunting, along with Gu Yuanbai, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao, had a simple lunch at a small restaurant next door. As the association had matters to attend to in the afternoon, Wan Yunting returned to the resting room in his office for a nap. To his surprise, Gu Luotang came in, and without a word, the two of them proceeded to engage in intimacy.
Conveniently, Wan Yunting had intended to find Gu Luotang to practice dual cultivation and heal his injuries together. Although he could heal himself by practicing alone, dual cultivation using the Wushuang Yin-Yang dual cultivation technique would allow his internal injuries to recover faster.
The two practiced dual cultivation for two hours. Finally, they lay embracing each other, leaning against the headboard. Gu Luotang's eyes were filled with affection, and she gently caressed Wan Yunting's face with some concern. "Brother Yunting, don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Wan Yunting held her jade hand, looked down at the woman resting her head on his shoulder, and smiled tenderly, "It's fine. Pressure is also motivation."
Gu Luotang was a little worried and said, "But I'm afraid something might happen to you..."
"Silly girl, don't worry."
Wan Yunting held her in his arms and comforted her with a smile, "I've decided. After things settle down here for a while, I'll take you to the Wuliang Daoist Temple!"
"Hmm, what for?" Gu Luotang rested her entire body on him, her eyes filled with light gazing at the man's eyes.
"One is to ask Ghost Grandfather about the Thirteen Needles of Ghost Gate, and the other is to go into seclusion for cultivation!"
Wan Yunting looked at her and smiled, "Although you don't practice martial arts, you've made significant progress in your internal energy after so long of dual cultivation with me. So I plan to take you into seclusion with me to cultivate and elevate your skills to a higher level!"
"Okay."
Gu Luotang was pleasantly surprised and said, resting on the man's chest, "If I learn martial arts and have the ability to protect myself, you won't have to worry so much."
These words touched Wan Yunting and also gave him immense motivation.
Despite the immense pressure that the martial arts prodigy main god of the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult had implicitly placed on him, Wan Yunting had never considered giving up or retreating!
This time, he planned to go to the Wuliang Daoist Temple, enter Kunlun Mountain, find the glacial bed left by Senior Kang Guangling of the Xiaoyao Sect where he had fallen into that valley with Zhou Ruoxi, and have a good secluded cultivation session!
Since witnessing the main god's monstrous martial arts, Wan Yunting had been greatly impacted, knowing that if he didn't strengthen himself, he would be unable to confront the main god in the future or protect the people around him.
Therefore, Wan Yunting secretly vowed that no matter what method he used, he would become stronger!
After working at the association in the afternoon, Wan Yunting did not go out to dinner with Gu Luotang. Since he was returning to Huadu City tomorrow, he went straight home.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the Ouyang family's ancestral home, he saw a familiar figure standing by the entrance, looking around. Wan Yunting quickly had the driver stop and went over to Su Ke'er, "Ke'er..."
"Brother Yunting..."
As soon as Su Ke'er saw Wan Yunting, her big beautiful eyes lit up, and she excitedly rushed towards him. Wan Yunting embraced her, gently stroking her little head with his large hand, and asked, "Why did you come here?"
Su Ke'er was only 1.65 meters tall, much shorter than Wan Yunting, and could only look up at the man. She pouted her small lips and said discontentedly, "How can you even say that? You came back and didn't look for me first..."
These words made Wan Yunting embarrassed. He smiled and said, "I was a bit busy when I returned. Didn't I tell you on the phone that you could come find me when I had time?"
"Forget it."
Su Ke'er pushed him away, giving him a resentful glance with her almond-shaped eyes, and said unhappily, "I know Fang Yanxi is living at your place now, and also that Gu Luotang. You don't have time for me anymore."
Since Su Ke'er came to the capital, she knew that the man had first brought Gu Luotang to meet his parents, then Fang Yanxi, and now she knew that Fang Yanxi was already living in the Ouyang family and was even pregnant.
This made Su Ke'er feel very unhappy, thinking that Wan Yunting had neglected her.
If she hadn't mustered up the courage to wait at the entrance of the Ouyang family this time, she probably wouldn't have seen this ungrateful man until who knew when.
Wan Yunting felt guilty because he hadn't told Su Ke'er about Sima Boyong and the Heavenly Eye Main God Cult. After all, this girl was naturally innocent, and by not telling her, he didn't want her to worry unnecessarily for him.
"I'm sorry, Ke'er. It's my fault..."
Wan Yunting went up and took Su Ke'er's hand, saying apologetically, "When things settle down and I find a suitable opportunity, I'll bring you in to see."
Su Ke'er turned around, her big beautiful eyes looking sideways at him, and pouted, "Actually, I looked for Fang Yanxi a while ago!"
Wan Yunting's expression froze. Su Ke'er pouted and said, "She knows about us being together, and she said she wouldn't interfere in our affairs!"
Wan Yunting was surprised. Fang Yanxi had never told him about this.
"Brother Yunting, I just want to be with you."
Su Ke'er's almond-shaped eyes were filled with emotion, and she hugged Wan Yunting's arm, showing a pleading and pitiful look, "Even without a title, I'm willing..."
Seeing this girl's desperate state made Wan Yunting feel heartbroken.
He recalled that after he was released from prison, he had endured the scorn and ridicule of those around him, but only Su Ke'er didn't dislike him, befriended him, and was sincere. Thinking back now, he had indeed let Ke'er down too much.
"Little Wan!"
At this moment, his father Ouyang Zhixin's voice came from behind. He had just returned from work and saw Wan Yunting and Su Ke'er pulling and tugging each other in a corner by the entrance. He also recognized Su Ke'er!
"Oh, Brother Yunting, that's your dad..."
Seeing Ouyang Zhixin, Su Ke'er was startled and flustered, shyly wanting to run, but Wan Yunting held her back. He turned to his father and smiled, "Dad, are you off work?"
"Yes."
Ouyang Zhixin saw Su Ke'er hiding beside Wan Yunting and said, "Why aren't you going in?"
"We're going in now..."
Wan Yunting said with a smile. Ouyang Zhixin nodded and said no more, entering the house first.
"Ke'er, come in with me."
Wan Yunting turned to Su Ke'er, who was hiding behind him. However, the girl was nervous and afraid, shaking her head and saying, "No, Brother Yunting. Let's find another opportunity next time. I need to go back to the hospital for work."
"No, slow down your running..."
Watching the girl let go of his arm and run away, Wan Yunting found it amusing. He then shouted, "I'm returning to Huadu City tomorrow. Take a leave of absence and come back with me."
Su Ke'er, who had run far away, heard this and turned back happily, shouting to him, "Okay, then I'll go ask for leave for a few days and return with you. Brother Yunting, you should go in quickly."
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, then asked the driver to take Su Ke'er back to the hospital. He turned and went into the house, only to find his father Ouyang Zhixin sitting in the hallway, which made his expression freeze. He quickly went over, "Dad, why are you sitting here?"
Ouyang Zhixin stood up and returned with him, saying, "Was that girl just now called Su Ke'er?"
"Yes."
Wan Yunting nodded with a smile, knowing that his father must have investigated the people around him.
Ouyang Zhixin turned to look at him and said, "Little Wan, I, as your father, can't say much about your romantic relationships with those girls. As for your future choices, have you thought about them?"
Wan Yunting also turned to look at his father and smiled, "I thought you would scold me."
"Scold you for what, scold you for being a playboy, a scumbag?"
Ouyang Zhixin chuckled and said, "We are all men, and we all go through this at some point. But I can also see that the girls around you are sincere towards you. I'm just worried that you'll disappoint them in the future."
"However, I need to talk to you first. Yanxi is the daughter-in-law I've recognized, and now she's pregnant. You absolutely cannot hurt her feelings, or I will truly scold you!"
"Okay, Dad..."
Wan Yunting gave a wry smile, knowing that his father highly valued Fang Yanxi. He also said earnestly, "As for the future, I will find a way to give them a title!"
This made Ouyang Zhixin stop in his tracks and turn to look at his son, nodding, "Then I have nothing more to say. If you give me more grandsons and granddaughters, your mother and I will be happy."
These words made Wan Yunting scratch his head and smile sheepishly.