Chapter 208: Selfishness

Inside the reception hall of the Qiu Family.

Qiu Daoqi had just entered when he saw the Jia Family Head sipping tea with a cold expression.

Upon seeing this, Qiu Daoqi immediately put on an apologetic smile and stepped forward.

“Brother Jia Yi, it has been a long time! I didn’t come out to greet you, how rude of me.”

Jia Yi looked at Qiu Daoqi, a slight smile appearing on his face, without the slightest trace of anything unusual.

“Brother Qiu, you’re too polite. I decided to visit on a whim, and it seems I’ve disturbed your esteemed residence.”

“Not at all, not at all. That would truly be humbling for me. Jia Yi’s visit to our Qiu Family brings glory to our humble home…”

Both were heads of the top families in Tianyun City.

As such, being at the pinnacle of power in the city, it was only natural that neither of them would tear off pretenses upon meeting.

After a few moments of pleasantries, Jia Yi felt he had given enough face and suddenly changed the subject.

“Brother Qiu, in truth, I came this time to ask for someone from your residence!”

Qiu Daoqi’s smile remained, but the teacup in his hand was slowly placed down.

“Oh? May I ask who Brother Jia is referring to?”

Seeing that Qiu Daoqi was still pretending to be confused, Jia Yi had more or less understood in his heart.

They were both smart men; there was no need to speak too bluntly.

But for him to bring things up to this point and still not see any reaction from the Qiu Family — that already said enough.

At that thought, Jia Yi no longer intended to beat around the bush and spoke directly:

“Brother Qiu, I’ll get straight to the point. Not long ago, my only son, Jia Bing, was seriously injured by a cultivator in the outer city. Even now, his meridians are still shattered!”

“You know I have only this one child. He is the Jia Family’s sole bloodline. No matter who it is, if they harm the Jia Family’s only descendant — even if I can endure it, the old ancestors of my Jia Family may not!”

“And this person is currently staying temporarily in your residence. I believe the Qiu Family had no intention of this. As long as you hand him over, the Jia Family will surely repay this favor greatly!”

Jia Yi clearly and quickly stated his reasons, not giving Qiu Daoqi any chance to dodge the issue.

Thus, the entire reception hall fell silent for a moment.

Qiu Daoqi understood what Jia Yi said, and he was even willing to hand the person over.

But not now — at least not until his daughter Qiu Hanyan’s injuries from the Degenerate Energy were healed.

Thinking of this, Qiu Daoqi let out a helpless smile and said:

“I truly feel ashamed before Brother Jia. I only just learned of what you mentioned. Rest assured, Brother Jia, our Qiu Family will not harbor him. If he provoked Brother Jia, then he brought this upon himself.”

“But…”

Jia Yi’s brows furrowed.

“But I must ask Brother Jia to grant the Qiu Family a little more time. This person still has an unsettled transaction with us. If you can wait a while, the Qiu Family will absolutely not interfere when the time comes. What do you say?”

Upon hearing this, Jia Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Qiu Daoqi with a hint of danger, as if trying to figure out what Qiu Daoqi was plotting.

Moments later, Jia Yi suddenly switched to a smiling face.

“Since Brother Qiu puts it that way, I won’t press further. Farewell!”

After speaking, he stood up, ready to leave.

Qiu Daoqi’s expression shifted slightly.

He knew very well what kind of person Jia Yi was — certainly not someone so easy to deal with.

It could be said that the Jia Family members were not to be trifled with. Jia Bing’s lawless personality had certainly been shaped by the influence of his clan.

Such a decisive exit now likely meant that Jia Yi had no intention of negotiating further.

At this, Qiu Daoqi also stood to see him off.

“Brother Jia! The Qiu Family has no wish to become enemies with the Jia Family. Our two families have had many years of friendship — we shouldn’t let an outsider affect that.”

“Hahaha, Brother Qiu, what are you saying?”

“What I mean is — this person is very important to the Qiu Family right now. I hope the Jia Family can give us this bit of face!”

Jia Yi turned around upon hearing those words and let out a few chuckles, his eyes turning obscure and unreadable.

“Brother Qiu, my son is still lying in bed right now. Whether he can cultivate normally in the future is still uncertain!”

With that, he flung his sleeve and left!

Watching Jia Yi’s departing figure, Qiu Daoqi let out a sigh.

As expected, he was used to acting domineeringly, not leaving any room for compromise.

At that moment, a subordinate stepped forward and said:

“Family Head, what should we do now?”

“What to do…”

Qiu Daoqi’s gaze gradually turned sharp as he said:

“This concerns whether my daughter can recover her cultivation and even step into the Sacred Domain. No matter how anxious the Jia Family is, they will have to wait!”

“Besides, this Tianyun City isn’t dominated by their Jia Family alone!”

“Pass down the order — double the patrol forces across the entire Qiu Residence, especially around the Eldest Miss’s separate courtyard!”

The subordinate bowed his head.

“Yes, Family Head!”

With that, he turned and left.

Qiu Daoqi watched Jia Yi’s distant figure and pursed his lips.

“Brother Jia, I hope you won’t put me in a difficult position…”

…

Inside the Qiu Family’s separate courtyard, Gu Fan retracted his spiritual power, his complexion slightly pale.

“Fairy Hanyan, the fourth blocked meridian by Degenerate Energy has now been removed. Come back in three days for the fifth.”

Qiu Hanyan gathered her aura and finally let out a breath of turbid air.

She stood up and sensed that she had recovered to the mid-stage of the Divine Moon Realm, her expression filled with excitement.

“In such a short time, you’ve helped me remove four blocked meridians by Degenerate Energy. Mister Gu, you are indeed a powerful expert!”

“No need for praise. As long as Fairy remembers to introduce me to your teacher, that will suffice.”

“Of course you can rest assured. I, Qiu Hanyan, never go back on my word!”

With that, Qiu Hanyan stood up, veil covering her face, and took her leave.

Just before leaving, her expression flickered slightly, which Gu Fan keenly noticed.

Sure enough, Qiu Hanyan couldn’t help but say in the end:

“Mister Gu, since you’ve treated my injuries, and I’ll introduce you to my teacher, our transaction will be complete.”

Gu Fan nodded and replied:

“Of course.”

“But don’t forget, the trouble you’re facing isn’t small!”

Qiu Hanyan turned back to look at Gu Fan, and in the end, let out a sigh.

“Emotionally and logically, I should protect you without worry, but the Jia Family’s strength is immense — so much so that even our Qiu Family doesn’t wish to become enemies with them lightly. So… do you understand what I mean?”

To be able to say this, Qiu Hanyan had already done her utmost.

In her view, this trouble was Gu Fan’s own doing, and yet it was the Qiu Family who bore the consequences.

Now, to warn Gu Fan and remind him to be careful was already more than enough favor.

Gu Fan, on the other hand, smiled indifferently.

“I understand Fairy’s words. As long as you can introduce me to a Celestial Heart Realm expert, that’s all I ask. As for the other troubles, I’ll handle them myself. No need for the Qiu Family to interfere.”

“In that case, I won’t say more. Mister Gu, please rest well.”

With that, Qiu Hanyan no longer hesitated and directly left.

Watching her departing figure, Gu Fan let out two cold chuckles.

“Troubles I brought upon myself?”

“As expected, people from powerful forces are always self-serving. Do they not realize who caused Jia Bing’s hatred toward me?”

“In the end, it all becomes trouble I brought upon myself… laughable.”

Gu Fan shut the courtyard door and silently returned to the inner yard.

With a flick of his hand, the Tianhai Spirit Ginseng appeared.

“So be it. As long as I can meet a Celestial Heart Realm expert and heal Ruo Xi, then whatever the Jia Family wants to do with me afterward won’t matter…”

With that, he stepped into the room, preparing to use the Tianhai Spirit Ginseng on Ruo Xi to test its effect!

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