Trembling, warm, and nimble little hands unfastened Qin Ye Xuan's torn coat, then fetched scissors and cut away the small clothes stuck together by blood.
Qin Ye Xuan heard the girl mutter something, followed by a rustling sound, and an injection was administered into his arm.
When had Fo Lian become so meticulous in caring for someone?
Qin Ye Xuan's head throbbed.
All these negative emotions were side effects of the All Beings are Equal barrier.
He had never told Fo Lian the truth.
All Beings are Equal was an ability that surpassed human limits, originating from the spirit of Pangu. Only the strongest souls and spirits could control it proficiently.
And after losing his Hao Tian soul, every time he used this spirit of Pangu, he had to face dual torment, both mentally and physically.
That bone-deep weariness stemmed from dark desires.
It made him feel like a beast now, wanting to smash everything or tear everything apart.
The painkillers and anti-inflammatories were taking effect.
Fo Lian seemed to still be nearby, preparing hot water for him.
She gently wiped away each of Qin Ye Xuan's wounds.
After changing three basins of water consecutively, she seemed ready to leave.
Suddenly, water splashed, and Qin Ye Xuan, agitated, grabbed her: "Fo Lian, don't go, I need you!"
The girl's body stiffened, and then she was pulled into the large bathtub.
It was a wild night; water churned in the bathtub, wet clothes were thrown out one by one, and then a pair of trembling snow-white arms pushed up, trying to climb out.
Then she was pulled back again.
...
Morning sunlight fell on the large bed. Qin Ye Xuan woke up with aching muscles. What had happened last night immediately made him frown.
Although it was a normal occurrence, and despite Fo Lian being such a vixen, it was still his first time forcing himself into such a chaotic relationship.
The sound of water came from the bathroom, followed by low sobs.
Qin Ye Xuan shook his head: "Fo Lian, is it necessary to be like this?"
Could she really be that fragile?
Qin Ye Xuan idly turned on the television. The news, still running, lacked the gaudiness of the old era, displaying only direct footage.
Last night's explosion was clearly headline news.
Then, the interspersed news was also full of gore.
A fire broke out in a wealthy residential area of Han City. The tycoon Li Cheng Zai and his mistress, residing in a villa there, were tragically killed at the scene.
Li Cheng Zai...
Qin Ye Xuan's eyes flickered, and he immediately thought of the file detailing Fo Lian's background.
The name "Li Cheng Zai" was written on the first page of that file.
Because this person was Fo Lian's birth father.
The fire occurred in the early morning. That wasn't right. Wasn't Fo Lian with him at that time?
He could still recall that trembling and passionate body, which went from initial resistance to active participation later on...
Just then, the door opened, and Fo Lian walked in, looking exhausted. Seeing the news, she let out a cold snort: "Don't say anything. I did it. I need to end this. As for a father who abandoned me, it's better to kill him outright. I've already killed someone who claimed to be my father anyway."
Qin Ye Xuan, however, froze.
It wasn't Fo Lian last night.
And the only ones who could enter this apartment were Fo Lian and Assistant En.
If it were Assistant En, then...
The sobbing in the bathroom was accompanied by the sound of flushing water.
Fo Lian's eyes widened: "Holy crap, no way. Only Assistant En Ya can enter here. Did you two...?"
Qin Ye Xuan sighed: "Alright, I'll explain it to her..."
Fo Lian shrugged: "It doesn't matter anyway, right?"
Saying that, she opened the bathroom door, and her expression froze, then became exceptionally colorful!
"What is it?" Qin Ye Xuan had a bad premonition.
In the bathroom, a delicate figure, wrapped in drenched clothes, rushed out, and without hesitation, bolted out of the house.
But just by her back, one could recognize her as Jin Gao Xi.
Qin Ye Xuan fell silent.
Fo Lian suddenly burst into the loudest laughter she had ever made since he knew her: "This is, this is how you take care of people? You got Jin Gao Xi, got her that way?"
Qin Ye Xuan stood up and looked out the window. Jin Gao Xi was running wildly in the small courtyard of the apartment building, almost knocking over Assistant En, who had rushed over.
"You go and talk to En Ya about this. I don't have the energy to deal with it right now."
Fo Lian gave him the middle finger: "Trash渣男!"
On this bright morning, there was also a brewing storm within the Jin Shi Conglomerate building.
On the fifty-ninth floor, in a simple office, Jin Tai Heng, with his white hair, was flipping through an old book of Goryeo Daoism.
It was an autobiography detailing the establishment of Goryeo Daoism and the Jin Shi Conglomerate.
It was from the former leader, Jin Yuan Cheng's grandfather.
And Jin Tai Heng's father!
Jin Tai Heng slowly closed the book, filled with emotion: "Jin Yuan Cheng never wanted to inherit Goryeo Daoism, especially after he met Cui En Che. But the family succession was so conservative and corrupt; only those of the purest bloodline were allowed."
The former Jin Tai Heng, with his exceptional talent, was the first genius of the family.
He was only one step away from the position of Goryeo Dao Sect Master.
Unfortunately, a standard weakling got there first.
"The way of heaven is not moved by human joys and sorrows. Jin Yuan Cheng failed, and the era of spiritual revival arrived, so I once again took control of the family!"
Speaking of which, Jin Tai Heng looked behind the screen opposite: "Goryeo Dao, Silla Sword, and Baekje Monk are about to hold a highest-level gathering at Qinglong Temple. Ironically, they invited not me, but that little girl Jin Gao Xi!"
Behind the screen were three people wearing masks.
They were from the three major sects of the Goryeo continent.
They were also allies Jin Tai Heng had befriended years ago.
"So, what is our old friend, the lion-like Jin Tai Heng, planning to do?"
Jin Tai Heng showed a mysterious smile and turned to open the large television opposite: "First, you need to see what has happened recently."
Various scenes appeared on the television.
From the parking lot, from Jin Ji Hao's floor... and finally, the scene of last night's nightclub explosion.
One person appeared in all the footage.
Jin Tai Heng tapped on Qin Ye Xuan's image on the television: "Our plan needs to change. I have a crazier idea. It's all because of this person from Da Xia!"
"Why?"
The three mysterious people opposite did not understand.
"He's just some so-called master from Da Xia. From a broad perspective, he won't affect the power shifts on the Goryeo continent, right?"
"Wrong!" Jin Tai Heng said coldly: "Haven't you noticed the special nature of these combat scenes?"
"Yes, we saw him using weapons from the old era. They looked like they were for show, or something. Few people use those old weapons now."
"Heh heh!" Jin Tai Heng chuckled again: "I am too disappointed in your observational skills. Haven't you realized? This Qin Ye Xuan possesses the super ability to sever all spiritual power, turning modern cultivators into ordinary people of the old era!"
This is All Beings are Equal!