The night was filled with countless stars.
The entire Qin family was abuzz with excitement today, having obtained the flesh and blood of the Mangjiao. This creature was a great tonic for martial artists.
Many martial artists whose progress had stalled could advance further through the family's rewards.
This was not exclusive to the Qin family; other families in Yanjing were experiencing the same.
In contrast to the general jubilation, Qin Yufei's brow was furrowed, as a perplexing question continued to trouble her.
Qin Yufei was somewhat exasperated. Who exactly was this Qin Hui to be able to manipulate several major families so thoroughly?
Although they had acquired the Mangjiao's flesh and blood, its inner core had been stolen. It was likely that the inner core was the most crucial part of the entire Mangjiao.
Qin Yufei did not know much about this inner core; only the ancestors and elders would know its true effects.
Having pondered for a long time without any clues, Qin Yufei picked up her coffee and savored it, her long, slender, fair legs crossed elegantly.
"Miss, we've found out. The bloodstains on the fabric of the clothes are the same as those on Qin Hui's body."
A maid walked over and reported.
"I understand."
Qin Yufei waved her hand, signaling the maid to leave.
Qin Yufei had actually already guessed this outcome. Only Qin Hui could stir up such a massive disturbance.
However, unlike last time, Qin Hui was now backed by a Grandmaster, essentially having a powerful patron.
Qin Yufei genuinely did not dare to act against Qin Hui until she understood the nature of this patron.
After finishing her coffee, Qin Yufei slowly rose.
The moment she was drinking her coffee, she had already devised a plan to lure Qin Hui out voluntarily.
In the dim room, Qin Long lay on the hospital bed like a corpse. Although his life had been saved, he was crippled for life.
Apart from being able to move his mouth and feeling some sensation in his body, he could not move at all.
If he had not been born into a family like the Qin family, Qin Long would likely be dead by now.
Creak.
At this moment, the door to Qin Long's room was pushed open, and Qin Yufei slowly walked in.
As Qin Yufei entered, the attendant nearby withdrew.
"What a rare visitor."
Qin Long said with surprise.
Although they were both geniuses of the Qin family, they had hardly interacted on a daily basis.
"How is your recovery progressing?"
Qin Yufei asked calmly as she sat down by the bedside.
"Since when have you cared about me? Or should I thank you for inheriting the position of Young Master?"
Qin Long said mockingly. In his current state, he only wished to recuperate peacefully; any visit from anyone felt like a blow.
"Everything you have today is because of Qin Hui. I've come to help you expose Qin Hui, and all you need to do is cooperate properly."
Qin Yufei went straight to the point.
"Heh, with my current state, what ability do I have to expose Qin Hui?"
"Even with all the hatred I hold, I can only lie here. Even an ordinary person could easily crush me!"
Qin Long said resentfully, his hatred for Qin Hui etched into his bones.
"If you hadn't married Song Bingbing, perhaps you wouldn't have ended up like this so quickly. Song Bingbing is Qin Hui's woman. To expose Qin Hui, your wedding must proceed."
"I believe Qin Hui won't stand by and watch Song Bingbing marry you. He wouldn't have done so when you were standing, and he certainly won't now that you're lying down."
"Of course, if Qin Hui doesn't show up, you also stand to gain. At least you'll have a beautiful wife to dote on you every day, right?"
Qin Yufei said calmly.
"Qin Yufei, your plan is truly brilliant. Perhaps you are more suited to be the Young Master of the Qin family than I am."
Qin Long finally nodded. What else could he do even if he refused?
The current power was all in Qin Yufei's hands; no one could take it away.
"My dear brother, you just focus on recuperating. I believe you will have a day when you can stand again. At that time, I can hand over the position of Young Master to you."
Qin Yufei patted the quilt, offering words of comfort.
With that, she left Qin Long with only her graceful retreating figure.
"Heh."
Qin Long let out a cold laugh, unmoved.
...
In a derelict factory on the outskirts, Qin Hui looked at the vibrant inner core in his hand with excitement.
Not long ago, he was only at the Half-step Grandmaster realm. If he absorbed this inner core, his strength would surely break through to the Grandmaster realm.
Even exceptionally talented individuals did not cultivate as rapidly as Qin Hui.
However, Qin Hui was somewhat worried about the time it would take to refine the inner core after absorbing it.
After all, the Grandmaster realm was not something one could breakthrough easily. If the refining process took too long, it would be problematic.
"Forget it, I won't dwell on these troublesome thoughts."
Qin Hui directly cast aside his concerns and, without a second word, was about to swallow the inner core.
Beside him, Wang Xiaoyan also felt a pang of envy. If she could absorb this inner core, she might even break through to the Half-step Grandmaster realm.
However, Wang Xiaoyan knew very well that if she were to absorb it, she would undoubtedly explode and die, as she could not possibly digest the power of this inner core.
After swallowing the inner core, Qin Hui sat cross-legged and began to refine it, while Wang Xiaoyan stayed by his side to guard him.
It was rather unfortunate, but the longest activity Wang Xiaoyan had been engaged in recently was guarding Qin Hui, leaving her with little time for her own cultivation.
On the first day, Qin Hui was relatively normal, with no unusual signs. But starting from the second day, Qin Hui's breathing gradually began to weaken.
By the seventh day, Qin Hui had practically stopped breathing, looking as lifeless as a corpse.
This terrified Wang Xiaoyan. Even the strangest cultivation methods still required breathing.
Despite her anxiety, Wang Xiaoyan did not disturb Qin Hui, as interrupting him at this moment could easily lead to qi deviation.
Two more days passed, and Wang Xiaoyan finally couldn't hold back any longer. If Qin Hui encountered any problems, she would have no one to rely on.
With a hint of curiosity, Wang Xiaoyan gently placed her hand on Qin Hui's shoulder.
But the next moment, Wang Xiaoyan's hand instinctively recoiled.
This was because the temperature on Qin Hui's shoulder was extremely high, like a superheated iron wok.
"How could it be, why is it so hot?"
Wang Xiaoyan panicked. Could this be qi deviation?
Once someone experienced qi deviation during cultivation, they were essentially ruined.
As Wang Xiaoyan hesitated, unsure of what to do, Qin Hui, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes. A golden light shot out from them.
"Hoo."
Qin Hui let out a long breath, and even the air he exhaled carried a hint of oppressive force.
"Is this the strength of a Grandmaster?"
"It feels quite good!"
Qin Hui clenched his fist, his face filled with excitement.
After this period of refinement, Qin Hui had finally broken through to the Grandmaster realm, and the Golden Core within his body had also grown stronger.