214: Chapter 214 Clues to Dragon's Saliva

"Hey, System, quick, tell me, what exactly are the miraculous effects of this longevity pill? Does eating it grant immortality, or can it directly rejuvenate someone?" A flash of irrepressible pleasant surprise flickered in Qin Yi's eyes as he impatiently awaited the System's reply.

[Ding! Replying to the host: as you can understand from the name, the primary effect of the longevity pill is to extend one's lifespan. For a healthy person, taking one pill can increase their lifespan by one year. If someone is suffering from a serious illness, taking it will result in immediate recovery, but it will not increase their lifespan. Additionally, each person can take a maximum of 10 pills in their lifetime; excessive consumption will cause a severe backlash to the body, even carrying the risk of sudden death. Furthermore, there must be a six-month interval between doses; they cannot be taken consecutively.]

"Whoa, this Medicinal Pill is impressive." Qin Yi marveled as his consciousness entered the System Space. His gaze quickly locked onto the white jade porcelain bottle and the stack of yellow talismans on the tea table.

He casually flipped through the talismans and saw complex patterns he didn't understand drawn on them, while on the back were written the five large characters for 'junior misfortune talisman'. Qin Yi set them aside for the moment and then carefully picked up the white jade porcelain bottle.

Uncorking the bottle, a refreshing medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out. Qin Yi poured out one pill and saw that it was red all over, small and exquisite, as crystal clear as a pomegranate seed.

Qin Yi's heart stirred, and he decided to test the pill's effects himself. It wasn't that he doubted the System's products, but he felt that if he told others about such a thing, no one would easily believe him. It would be best to give it to his family members quietly to avoid unnecessary trouble and explanations.

Thinking of this, his consciousness withdrew from the System Space. He stared at the pill in his palm, took a deep breath, and then carefully placed it into his mouth.

The pill dissolved rapidly upon entering his mouth. Although it smelled extremely fragrant, it had a faint bitter coffee taste once inside. Qin Yi waited quietly; after a moment, the bitterness in his mouth gradually disappeared, replaced by a warm current slowly wandering through his body. He felt his entire being relax, as comfortable and cozy as if he were soaking in a warm hot spring.

Qin Yi calculated silently in his heart and decided that in a little while, he would give one pill each to his dad and mom, Xu Qian, and Xiao Yue, so they could also experience the miraculous effects of this longevity pill.

Afterward, he spoke to the System again: "System, check the six-dimensional attributes!" As soon as he finished speaking, a light screen appeared before his eyes, clearly displaying his six-dimensional attribute values.

[Host: Qin Yi]

[Strength: 15]

[Agility: 12]

[Intelligence: 11]

[Endurance: 11]

[Mental Energy: 12]

[Charm: 13]

[Realm: Middle Stage of Ming Jin]

[Cultivation Technique: Xingyi Quan (Minor Achievement), Divine Movement Hundred Changes (Movement Technique), Basic Body Forging Art (Body Refining Cultivation Technique)]

[Special Skills: Eye of Truth (Intermediate), God-level Driving Skill, God of Hackers (Entry-Level), God of Cooking, Firearms Proficiency (Elementary), Financial Prophet (Elementary)]

[System Items: Property Deed x28, Elementary Opposite-Sex Consumption Cashback Critical Hit Card x1, Miniature Bionic Tracker x1, bionic disguise mask x1, basic strength enhancement potion x10, Basic Agility Enhancement Potion x10, junior misfortune talisman x10, longevity pill x9, Low Grade Spiritual Artifact Dagger — clear shadow, type 54 pistol x1, 5 Magazines, 100g Gold Bar x110, 200g Gold Bar x15, huaxia currency 300,000, USD 150,000...]

[System Rank: Level 1, Level Up Experience: 43,295,176/100,000,000]

[Pending Tasks:

1. Random Task — Endure for a moment and the waves will calm; take a step back and the more you think, the angrier you get! Find the mastermind behind your family's bankruptcy and let them experience the feeling of being forcibly plundered! No time limit!

2. Special Task — Only children make choices; adults, of course, want it all! Within one month, establish two companies and get them on the right track! Time remaining until task ends: 28 days, 8 hours, and 54 minutes!

3. Random Task — Find the essential item for upgrading Spiritual Artifacts — dragon saliva liquid! No time limit!]

Looking at the increasingly rich six-dimensional attributes panel, a satisfied curve couldn't help but rise at the corner of Qin Yi's mouth.

From the time he bound the System until now, it had been at most seven days.

In these seven days, Qin Yi had experienced a life he never imagined and met many friends he never dared to think of before; it all felt like a dream. Not only that, but every event that occurred over the past few days was constantly overturning his understanding, giving him a brand-new perspective on the world he lived in.

Thinking this way, his gaze shifted to the pending tasks, seeing that the list had grown a bit longer.

The task of taking down Zhao Lintai still firmly occupied the top spot on the list. Qin Yi's brow furrowed slightly; Zhao Lintai not only had a prominent family background and deep roots but also had a backer like Hongmen behind him. It would be no easy feat for him to take him down. Thinking of this, Qin Yi shook his head somewhat helplessly and sighed inwardly.

Just then, a flash of inspiration struck Qin Yi's mind. He remembered that on his way back, while checking the playback of the Miniature Bionic Tracker, Ye Qingcheng had mentioned Chen Mo. This meant that Chen Mo was now under Ye Qingcheng's control. From that perspective, the abandoned parking lot from last night was very likely the place where Chen Mo was being held.

Thinking of this, Qin Yi had a plan in mind. Perhaps he could leverage Ye Qingcheng's power to deal with Zhao Lintai. Moreover, from the implication in Ye Qingcheng's words, she seemed to want to invite him to join National Security. If he could take down Zhao Lintai through this and join National Security, it wouldn't be a bad idea. After all, the state stood behind National Security! In front of the state, what did Hongmen count for?

Thinking this way, Qin Yi's gaze became resolute. Then, he looked at the task to collect dragon saliva liquid and asked the System with curiosity in his voice: "System, what is this dragon saliva liquid? Where can I find it?"

[Ding! Replying to the host: dragon saliva liquid is a drop of rare Spiritual Liquid that can only be bred after fifty years at the head of a Dragon Vein, once a mountain or river's leyline has transformed into one, condensing the essence of the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers.]

A flash of amazement and fervor crossed Qin Yi's eyes as he murmured: "Dragon Vein... System, where exactly are these Dragon Veins hidden?"

[Ding! Replying to the host: to find a Dragon Vein, one must start from Kunlun. Kunlun is the ancestral land of ten thousand dragons. The three main Dragon Veins of Huaxia — North, Middle, and South — all originate from there, while minor Dragon Veins are even more widespread, covering Huaxia like a spiderweb.]

Qin Yi frowned slightly as if in deep thought. After a moment, he looked up and said: "System, are you saying I have to find the Dragon Head of those three main Dragon Veins to possibly obtain dragon saliva liquid?"

[Ding! Replying to the host: yes.]

Qin Yi's mouth twitched, revealing a bit of helplessness and a bitter smile: "System, this isn't a joke. The land of Huaxia is so vast; finding a Dragon Head is no different from finding a needle in a haystack. Is there a more reliable method?"

The System's voice rang out without the slightest hesitation, as if it had known all along that Qin Yi would ask this.

[Ding! Host, an old Huaxia proverb says, 'For every poison in the world, there must be an antidote within five steps.' The place where that Low Grade Spiritual Artifact Dagger was located must have dense Spiritual Qi; otherwise, how could a dagger contain Spiritual Qi in this Dharma Ending Age where Spiritual Qi is so thin?]

Hearing this, Qin Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, and a flash of inspiration struck his mind: "You mean... the Southwest Si Family might be related to a Dragon Vein?"

The System did not respond to Qin Yi this time, but according to the System's usual style, its silence definitely meant he was right.

Having figured this out, he secretly made up his mind: it seemed he really did need to find an opportunity to go to the Southwest Si Family to investigate.

Just then, Xu Qian's gentle voice came from outside the bathroom, tinged with a bit of concern: "Young Master Qin, are you finished washing? Uncle has returned, and Auntie is calling you for dinner."

Qin Yi's heart stirred. He quickly reined in his thoughts, a warm smile appearing on his face as he replied: "Okay, I'm coming right now."

Saying that, he quickly dressed, picked up the hairdryer to give his hair a casual dry, and then opened the door and walked out.

Xu Qian was currently standing outside the door waiting. Seeing Qin Yi come out, a sweet smile immediately appeared on her face, and then the two of them walked toward the dining room together.

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The two walked to the dining room. Qin Yi noticed Qin Xiaoyue wasn't there, glanced at her room, and seeing the door still closed, asked softly, "Is Xiao Yue still in bed?"

Xu Qian softly replied, "How about I go wake her up?"

"No need, she stayed up late last night." Wu Xiuhua waved her hand, a knowing look on her face. "Who knows what time she went to sleep, just let her sleep a bit longer. It won't be too late to eat when she wakes up."

"Stayed up late? Could it be she was secretly livestreaming again?" A smile tugged at the corner of Qin Yi's mouth as he teased. However, before his voice had even faded, a "click" sound was heard, and Qin Xiaoyue's bedroom door slowly opened.

Everyone's gaze turned involuntarily toward it. They saw Qin Xiaoyue wearing cute anime-style pajamas, rubbing her sleepy eyes, and walking out of the room while yawning. Her hair was slightly messy, yet it exuded a lazy beauty.

Qin Xiaoyue had naturally heard Qin Yi's words just now. She muttered discontentedly, "Brother, you underestimate me. I stayed up for most of the night for the future development of the media company. How could you accuse me of livestreaming?" As she spoke, she pretended to be angry and huffed, though the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

"Oh, is that so? Xiao Yue is impressive!" Qin Yi said, feigning surprise. "So that counts as working overtime? What are the results of your overtime? Take them out and let me see, won't you?"

"Hehe, can't see them yet." Qin Xiaoyue smiled mysteriously. "They are all saved on the computer. It seems we need to get a printer for the house in the future. By the way, Brother, you don't have any plans today, right? If you're free, come with us to the office building?" She blinked her eyes, looking at Qin Yi expectantly.

Qin Yi was slightly stunned upon hearing this, then looked at Xu Qian. Xu Qian also shook her head with a puzzled look, indicating she didn't know what trick Qin Xiaoyue had up her sleeve. Qin Yi turned his gaze back to Qin Xiaoyue. "So mysterious, could it be you've prepared some surprise for me?" he asked curiously.

"That goes without saying!" Qin Xiaoyue laughed triumphantly, then put on a serious expression. "To tell you the truth, last night I posted job recruitment ads on several forums, and quite a few people responded quickly. I replied to all of them one by one, and I've arranged for them to come to the 13th floor for interviews today, including those colleagues from my old company." As she spoke, she laughed proudly, as if she had already seen the scene of the company growing strong. "So, Brother, if you have time, come with me, okay?"

"Not bad, Xiao Yue!" Qin Yi praised sincerely. "Your execution is quite strong!"

"That goes without saying!" Qin Xiaoyue laughed triumphantly. "Who do you think I am? I am Qin Xiaoyue—your own cousin, Qin Yi! How could I not put my heart into completing the tasks you assigned? Don't worry, let alone a month, I think I can recruit all one hundred people for you in less than a week!" As she spoke, she patted her chest, looking full of confidence.

"Haha! Alright! Having confidence is a good thing!" Qin Yi laughed and said. "However, since you've worked so hard, Xiao Yue, I can't fall behind as your brother! Don't worry, as long as you can complete the tasks I assigned to you, I'll give you a big, big, big red envelope, how about that?!"

"Pfft~ Brother, you smell of copper!" Qin Xiaoyue pouted in feigned disdain and huffed as if angry, then continued, "Am I helping you for money? It's for our family bond! But..." Her tone shifted, and she revealed a sly smile. "I think, no need for a red envelope! Just write me a check! The kind where I can fill in any amount, how about that?"

"Hahaha..." Everyone in the dining room was amused by Qin Xiaoyue's words, and Qin Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud. "You little money-grubber! Alright, go wash up! You have interviews scheduled, yet you got up so late, what does that look like? Although the 13th floor is ready for work, there aren't many people there yet, we don't want people thinking it's a shell company." Qin Yi reminded her with a smile.

"Relax~ there's still plenty of time," Qin Xiaoyue waved her hand dismissively. "I scheduled them for ten o'clock, what time is it now? Sister Qianqian, will you come with me later too?" She looked at Xu Qian and invited her.

"Hmm. Perfect, I also have an appointment with the people from the renovation company to discuss the renovation plan at the office building today." Xu Qian nodded and replied with a smile.

"That's great! You guys eat first, I'll go wash up, it'll be quick." After saying this, Qin Xiaoyue walked quickly towards the bathroom.

After Qin Xiaoyue left, Qin Yi sat down and looked at his father, Qin Jianye, asking with a smile, "Dad, where did you go for your morning exercise?"

Qin Jianye had been listening to their conversation silently. Hearing Qin Yi's question, he looked up and shook his head helplessly. "Ahem, nowhere in particular, just wandered around the residential complex. I was hoping to run into someone around my age to chat with, but who would have thought, there wasn't a single person of an older age."

Qin Yi couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. "Haha, is that so? I really wasn't aware of that. However, you can go to Shenjiangwan Park. It's not far from our complex, just a ten-minute walk. That's where I went this morning; there are many old men and women doing morning exercises there."

"Really? Alright, I'll go take a look tomorrow." A hint of anticipation flashed in Qin Jianye's eyes as he replied with a smile.

At this moment, Xu Qian considerately brought a steaming bowl of soy milk for Qin Yi and handed a pair of chopsticks to him.

Qin Yi took the chopsticks, smiled at her, and then added, "By the way, Qianqian, Brother Kun said that from now on, you don't need to go to the car dealership anymore. However, your position will be kept, and your salary and bonuses will continue to be paid as usual."

Xu Qian was stunned upon hearing this, a look of surprise on her face, and then she said somewhat embarrassed, "Ah? How can I accept that?"

Qin Yi smiled slightly, waved his hand, and explained, "It's fine. Brother Kun will also invest in the investment company, and he has quite a few ideas for the media company too. Besides, in the future, whenever our company buys or uses cars, we'll go to Brother Kun's dealership, and the sales performance will all count towards you. Calculating it this way, Brother Kun won't lose out." As he spoke, he casually picked up a xiaolongbao and put it in his mouth, a satisfied look on his face.

Upon hearing Qin Yi's explanation, Xu Qian's concerns were slightly eased. She nodded and replied, "I see, alright then."

"Hmm, from now on, just focus on running our own company." Qin Yi said, gently patting the back of Xu Qian's hand.

Just at this moment, his phone suddenly rang. Picking it up to check the caller ID, it turned out to be Wang Tengfei calling.

Qin Yi did not hesitate and immediately answered, "Fatty, up so early? Do you want to come up and eat something?"

Wang Tengfei on the other end of the phone chuckled, his voice filled with a hint of triumph. "Uh, haha, no need to eat. Buddy is already at the entrance of the Administration for Industry and Commerce."

"Yo, did the sun rise from the west today? You're so proactive?" Qin Yi teased, though a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"Hehe, of course, the benefits you provide, Boss, are so high, how could I not be proactive." Wang Tengfei quipped.

"Alright, alright, enough with the glib talk. Tell me, what do you need?" Qin Yi said, his face turning serious.

Wang Tengfei also retracted his smile. "Two things. First, the third brother, A-Yuan, is back. After I finish my business, I'll drive to pick him up. Do you have any instructions, Boss?"

"A-Yuan is back? That's great." A look of joy appeared on Qin Yi's face. "How about this, the three of us will have lunch together and catch up properly. You pick the place."

"Got it, no problem." Wang Tengfei replied. "And the second thing, that Wang Hao just called me, saying he has gathered that ten million. He wants to ask you, should he contact the school directly to donate it, or what?"