339: Chapter 338 Realm Advancement to Peak of Ming Jin

Lei Poshan tucked the satellite phone into his chest and walked quickly to the door.

As he opened it, Bai Ruoxue stumbled in as if she hadn't stood steady, the hem of her skirt at her chest becoming wrinkled from the impact. She didn't bother to tidy herself, grabbing Lei Poshan's sleeve with red-rimmed eyes: "Godfather! Brother Yu was brought up by you personally. Are you just going to watch helplessly as he gets captured by Dragon Country and do nothing?"

"Bastard! Are you questioning me?" Lei Poshan's face sank instantly, and he rebuked her sternly.

Lei Poshan's Aura exploded instantly, like an invisible giant wave pressing down on Bai Ruoxue.

Bai Ruoxue's body trembled, and she hurriedly released her hand. Seeing that Lei Poshan didn't make any further moves, she carefully took his arm again, her voice choked with sobs, the tail end of her words trembling.

"Godfather, Ruoxue didn't mean it... I'm just too worried about Brother Yu. You know that I have always liked Brother Yu. Now that he has been captured, I was anxious and lost my composure. How about this, if it's inconvenient for you to act, just let me go and save Brother Yu? Don't worry, I promise I will definitely be able to snatch him from the hands of Dragon Country! Please trust me this once!"

Lei Poshan looked down at her—Bai Ruoxue's eyes were red and swollen, tears still hanging on her face, and her delicate makeup was ruined. Her usual spoiled and willful attitude was completely gone, leaving only full-hearted anxiety.

He sighed inwardly, raised his hand to pat the back of her hand, and his tone softened a little: "This matter is not as simple as you think. Dragon Country capturing Zhang Yu is not just for the old case from ten years ago—their goal is the entire Hongmen!"

"I know!" Bai Ruoxue suddenly raised her head, her eyes revealing a hint of stubbornness. "At worst, I will fight them to the death! I don't believe that those people from the Dragon Country Security Bureau can stop me!"

"Heh, Ruoxue, you are still too naive. Perhaps I have protected you too well." Lei Poshan shook his head. "Do you think that just because you have practiced martial arts for a few years, you can be invincible? With your cultivation, you might have an advantage in a one-on-one fight, but if you encounter a regular army, with bullets and missiles, can you dodge them? Can you withstand them?"

Lei Poshan's words were like a basin of cold water, drenching Bai Ruoxue and rendering her speechless instantly.

She opened her mouth, but couldn't say a single word. Her eyes became even redder, and tears fell "plop" onto her skirt, blooming into a small damp stain: "Then... are we just going to do nothing and watch Brother Yu be imprisoned by Dragon Country?"

"We must save him, but we cannot act rashly."

Lei Poshan gestured for her to sit on the sofa opposite him, while he sat across from her, his fingers tapping lightly on his knees. He said in a deep voice: "The newly established Special Operations Department of the Dragon Country Security Bureau has recently recruited a group of Martial Artists. Those Martial Artists all come from various Ancient Martial Arts Families in Dragon Country and have a certain influence in Dragon Country. If you can capture a few Martial Artists, we can use them as leverage to trade A-Yu back."

"Godfather, do you really agree to let me go to Dragon Country to save Brother Yu?" Bai Ruoxue stood up "whoosh" with excitement. The tears on her face hadn't dried yet, but the corners of her mouth were already curled up, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Sigh, since you are determined to save A-Yu, then go." Lei Poshan changed the subject, his gaze falling on her face. "How are the dead soldiers I had you train doing now?"

Bai Ruoxue hurriedly replied: "They are all trained! Although they are only at the Early Stage of Anjin, they are all ruthless characters. If they attack together, even I have to avoid them!"

"Since that's the case, then just treat this as going out for training, and let you know what is meant by 'there are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens'!" Lei Poshan shook his head helplessly, but his tone suddenly became serious. "But remember, once a situation is impossible to handle, you must protect yourself first, and absolutely do not be impulsive! As long as the green hills remain, there is no need to worry about firewood, do you understand?"

"Understood!" Bai Ruoxue nodded vigorously, turned around, and was about to leave. "I will go and notify them now to prepare for departure!"

"Wait." Lei Poshan called out to her. "Those dead soldiers cannot enter Dragon Country all at once. Have them enter in batches. Otherwise, so many Anjin Martial Artists appearing in Dragon Country will definitely attract the attention of Dragon Country. As for you, before all those dead soldiers arrive in Dragon Country, I still have a task to entrust to you."

"Godfather, please say it. I guarantee I will complete it!" Bai Ruoxue stopped in her tracks immediately.

"Tomorrow, you go to the Southwest first. If Dragon Country is going to take action against the Zhao family, you must strike first—that Zhao Lintai knows too much. Keeping him is ultimately a hidden danger for our Hongmen! He must be eliminated! Of course, if Dragon Country has no intention of taking action against the Zhao family, then keep him!"

After speaking, Lei Poshan stood up and walked to the desk, pulled open the drawer, took out a gold-stamped business card, and handed it to Bai Ruoxue. When his fingertips touched the card, he added a warning: "This is Zhao Lintai's contact information. When you arrive in the Southwest, contact him directly and say that you were sent by me to protect him—don't give yourself away."

Bai Ruoxue felt a shiver in her heart. She took the business card and nodded heavily: "Understood. Then Godfather, I will go and prepare now!"

"Hmm. Go ahead." Lei Poshan waved his hand, watching Bai Ruoxue's figure hurrying away, his eyes gradually sinking.

After the door closed, Lei Poshan took the satellite phone out from his chest, walked quickly to the wall, pressed the secret compartment, and carefully put the phone back.

Immediately after, he pressed an inconspicuous button next to it—with a "rumble," the wall behind the desk slowly moved aside, revealing a pitch-black corridor, and a wave of damp, cold air rushed towards him.

Stepping into the corridor, his footsteps echoed in the empty passage.

At the end of the corridor was the storage place for that three-legged tripod. Lei Poshan walked to the tripod, sat cross-legged, took a deep breath, and slowly closed his eyes. The True Qi in his body began to circulate, flowing along the Meridians towards his hands, and then released from his palms, attempting to touch the Spiritual Qi emitted by the tripod.

But every time his True Qi touched the Spiritual Qi, it was like encountering the moon in the mirror or flowers in the water; it instantly dissipated without a trace. It clearly felt like it was just a little bit away from being grasped, but it was always a world apart.

Lei Poshan mobilized his True Qi time and time again, and failed time and time again. Sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his collar, until the True Qi in his body was exhausted and he could no longer mobilize even a fraction. Only then did he suddenly open his eyes, panting heavily, and slapped his palm hard on the ground.

"Could it be... that I, Lei Poshan, am truly destined to have no connection with this tripod in this life?" He stared at the tripod, his eyes full of unwillingness, his voice filled with a hint of fatigue and melancholy.

At the same time, Magic City, Shenjiangwan Community.

Qin Yi, who had been busy running around all day, was forced to go home to rest under the persuasion of Xu Qian, Qin Xiaoyue, and everyone else.

Qin Yi was flying to the Southwest tomorrow, and in order to leave space for his sister and her partner to be together, Xu Zilin took the initiative to suggest staying with Wang Tengfei, Xin Mingyuan, and the others. Qin Xiaoyue went to the hotel where her parents were staying.

Qin Yi couldn't overcome the group, so he could only nod and agree. He first went to the top floor, greeted his parents, made an excuse that he had already eaten dinner outside, and fearing that his parents would notice his anomaly and ask for details, he didn't stay long before going downstairs, returning to the love nest he shared with Xu Qian.

As soon as he entered the door, Xu Qian pushed him into the bathroom: "The bathwater is already prepared. You go take a bath first, and I will go prepare dinner."

Qin Yi watched her busy back, his heart feeling warm. He took off his clothes and stepped into the bathtub; the fatigue on his body finally dissipated a little.

When he came out wearing the loose pajamas Xu Qian had found for him, the food was already set on the dining table: white porridge steaming hot, with stir-fried seasonal vegetables on the side, and a small dish of braised meat and cooked food that Xu Zilin had brought from their hometown, the oily and bright color whetting one's appetite.

"Eat quickly. You still have to go to the Southwest tomorrow, so rest early today." Xu Qian handed over the chopsticks, her eyes full of tenderness.

The two sat opposite each other, not saying much, but it was full of the peace and comfort of quiet years.

After dinner, Xu Qian cleaned up the dishes. Qin Yi wanted to help, but was pressed back onto the sofa by her: "You just sit there, I can handle this little bit of work." After washing up, the two lay in bed early.

Xu Qian turned on her side, hugging Qin Yi's waist, her cheek pressed against his chest, her voice sweet and cloying: "Young Master Qin, you are going to the Southwest tomorrow, can I go with you?"

Qin Yi lowered his head and touched her hair, his tone carrying helplessness: "I also want you to come along, but the company was just established, and it cannot function without you. Oh right, I almost forgot one thing—Brother Kun said he contacted an entertainment company that wants to transfer its equity. You will need to keep a close eye on this matter later."

"Alright..." Xu Qian pouted, her voice lower. "Then how long are you going for? What should I do if I miss you?"

"Silly girl, if you miss me, just make a video call." Qin Yi pinched her chin and comforted her with a smile, "I estimate I won't be gone too long; I can return in at most a week."

"Then you must pay attention to safety!" Xu Qian suddenly raised her head, her eyes becoming serious. "Although you didn't say it, I know that Ye Qingcheng and the others must have a mission to go with you. You are not alone; behind you are your parents, me, and so many friends—when you encounter things, never be impulsive, and don't risk your life like you did today."

Qin Yi felt a warmth in his heart, raised his hand to rub her shoulder, his voice so soft it could drip water: "Don't worry, I have a sense of proportion. In the future, I will never let you worry again."

"Really?" Xu Qian's eyes lit up, and she extended her little finger. "Then let's pinky swear!"

Qin Yi looked at her naive and cute appearance, and his heart stirred. His arm tightened suddenly—in a turn of events, Xu Qian was already pressed beneath him, her cheeks instantly dyed with a crimson blush, like a ripe apple.

"Young Master Qin, you just recovered, don't..." Xu Qian raised her hand to press against his chest, her voice as thin as a mosquito's hum. But before she could finish speaking, Qin Yi's lips had already covered hers, carrying a warm breath, blocking the rest of her words. Before long, soft whispers sounded in the room, accompanied by the evening breeze outside the window, exceptionally romantic.

After some tender moments, Xu Qian curled up in Qin Yi's arms like a kitten, her breathing gradually becoming steady, with a satisfied smile in her eyes; she was clearly fast asleep.

Qin Yi gently moved her onto the pillow, his movements so soft as if afraid of disturbing a sweet dream, and then quietly got out of bed and walked into the bathroom.

Closing the door, he sat on the toilet, and his consciousness instantly sank into his Sea of Consciousness. A flash of light appeared before his eyes, and a small, deep blue medicine bottle appeared in his hand—it was exactly the "gene strengthening potion" obtained from the lottery today. Without the slightest hesitation, he unscrewed the cap, tilted his head back, and drank the potion in one gulp.

The familiar warm sensation slid down his throat, and in just a moment, his stomach began to "rumble." Only, compared to the earth-shaking reaction of the first time he took it, this reaction was much milder.

Five minutes later, as the sound of the toilet flushing rang out, Qin Yi let out a long sigh of relief, raised his hand to wipe the thin sweat on his forehead, and looked at the sticky stains on his body, smiling helplessly: "This sour and refreshing feeling really hasn't diminished at all... I have to wash again."

The sound of rushing water soon rang out in the bathroom. More than ten minutes later, Qin Yi walked out wrapped in a bath towel. His naked upper body had smooth lines, firm muscles, and water droplets slid down his collarbone, carrying a hint of wild sexiness.

He tiptoed back to the bedroom, confirmed that Xu Qian was sleeping soundly, then lay back down beside her, slowly closed his eyes, and silently recited in his heart: "System, view six-dimensional attributes."

"Ding!" A crisp prompt sounded in the Sea of Consciousness, and a light blue light screen instantly unfolded, with data clearly presented before his eyes: [Host: Qin Yi] [Strength: 25] [Agility: 24] [Intelligence: 23] [Stamina: 25] [Mental Energy: 28] [Charm: 25] [Realm: Peak of Clear Strength] [Cultivation Technique: Xingyi Quan (Minor Achievement), Divine Movement Hundred Changes (Movement Technique), Basic Body Forging Art (Body Refining Technique), Supreme Soul Suppressing Art (Internal Skill)] [Special Skills: Eye of Truth (Advanced), God-level Driving Skill, God of Hackers (Entry-Level), God of Cooking, Firearms Proficiency (Elementary), Financial Prophet (Intermediate), Jade Appreciation Master, Craft Master (Divine-Grade)] [System Items: golden dragon longevity tripod fragment 1, Jade Maiden Heart Sutra manual 1, Property Certificate 28, Miniature Bionic Tracker 1, bionic disguise mask 1, basic strength enhancement potion 10, Elementary agility enhancement potion 10, junior misfortune talisman 5, longevity pill 4, Low Grade Spiritual Artifact dagger—clear shadow, type 54 pistol 1, magazine 4 rounds, 100g gold bar 110, 200g gold bar 15, huaxia currency 300,000, US dollars 150,000...] [System Rank: Level 1, Upgrade Experience: 48,698,458 / 100,000,000] [Pending Tasks: 1. Random Task—Enduring for a moment creates peace and tranquility, taking a step back makes one feel more angry! Find the mastermind behind your own bankruptcy, and let him taste the feeling of being robbed! No time limit! Current task completion: 50%! 2. Special Task—Children only do multiple-choice questions, adults of course want everything! Within one month, establish two companies and get them on the right track! Task completion: 70%, 22 days 23 hours 15 minutes left until task ends! 3. Random Task—Find the necessity for upgrading Spiritual Artifacts—dragon saliva liquid! No time limit!] [Remaining lottery chances for today: 0]

Qin Yi stared at the four characters "Peak of Clear Strength," and his eyes instantly lit up: "System, did I just Breakthrough from the Middle Stage of Ming Jin to the Peak?"

[Ding! Reporting to Host, Realm judgment is directly linked to the average value of the six-dimensional attributes. When the host's six-dimensional attribute average reaches 25 or above, it is automatically determined to be the Peak of Clear Strength.]

"Then if the six-dimensional attributes all break through 30, can I enter the Anjin Stage?" Qin Yi asked, his heart full of anticipation.

[Ding! Reporting to Host, yes. So, Host, please keep up the good work!]

Qin Yi couldn't help but curl his lips upward, and his gaze fell back on the first task to be completed. He saw that at the end of the task prompt, the task completion percentage was actually displayed, which was not there before.

Qin Yi thought to himself, it seems that the incident of Zhang Yu's arrest has a great impact on Zhao Lintai.

Thinking of this, Qin Yi subconsciously clenched his fists, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes: Zhao Lintai, we will meet soon; I hope you won't disappoint me!

At the same time, in the Southwest, in the presidential suite on the top floor of the Shangri-La International Hotel.

Zhao Lintai was standing with his hands behind his back in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his face pale as paper.

The neon lights outside the window flickered on and off, but could not illuminate the panic in the depths of his eyes—just ten minutes ago, he received a call from his grandfather in the capital, and every sentence in the call was like a heavy hammer striking his heart.