Chapter 92

Time rewinds to a few days ago.

Outside the city of Bingzhou, there was a mountain villa. In the pavilion at the center of the lake within the villa, a young girl in a light yellow dress sat on a long rattan chair, her head resting on her arm, her jet-black hair naturally cascading down, highlighting her skin as smooth as congealed fat.

She was barefoot, her feet dangling in the air, gently swaying. Her fingernails unconsciously scratched the rattan chair, and before long, a small gap appeared.

At this moment, a servant came to report that someone wanted to claim a reward.

Without waiting for him to finish, the girl impatiently said, "Drive them out."

The servant obeyed and left.

Behind the girl, a beautiful woman had appeared, saying, "Yiyi, you've been causing enough trouble. The head of the family has already complained to me."

Although she was scolding, her tone was quite indulgent.

The girl in the yellow dress was Cao Yiyi. She said indifferently, "It's just over a million taels, what's the big deal? My second nephew is making a mountain out of a molehill."

The "second nephew" she referred to was the head of the Cao family.

Her father was a powerful figure at the Divine Realm, and she was born after he reached that level, making her of a very high seniority. The current head of the Cao family had to call her "Aunt."

The beautiful woman was also at a loss with her. She was only her father's maid and couldn't control this young lady.

Cao Yiyi asked, "Qin Auntie, how is the matter I asked you to investigate?"

This Qin Auntie was responsible for intelligence in the family and had the most up-to-date information.

Qin said, "This Gu Yang is truly audacious, daring to get involved in the Qian family's affairs. On the Luo River, he saved Qian Xiyun from several assassins."

Cao Yiyi suddenly asked, "Is this Qian Xiyun beautiful?"

"Not really, I've seen her once, and she's not a great beauty."

"Compared to me?"

Zhi Qin looked at her naturally charming face and sighed, "Of course, she's far inferior."

She meant it sincerely. If it came to looks, those who made it to the Red Beauty List were all unique beauties.

Cao Yiyi muttered, "Then why does he ignore me but fawn over those little bitches?"

Seeing her like this, Zhi Qin advised, "He's blind. It's not worth getting angry over such a man."

"No, I want to see what that Qian family little bitch looks like."

Cao Yiyi stood up and said, "Qin Auntie, take me to Zhongzhou City."

Zhi Qin wanted to dissuade her, but seeing her stubborn look, her heart softened, and she couldn't refuse her request.

...

In a mansion in Zhongzhou City.

"Lord Zhuang, by my calculations, my sister should be arriving soon."

In the hall, a tall and handsome man said to a plump middle-aged man sitting in the main seat.

This man was Qian Xiyang, the new head of the Four Seas Money House, a bastard son of the Qian family who had been living outside. At just over thirty, he had become the head of the richest family in the world, a meteoric rise.

The plump middle-aged man sitting in the main seat was a deputy head of the royal internal affairs, representing the royal family to supervise the Qian family.

Lord Zhuang said calmly, "A little girl can't cause much trouble, no need to pay attention."

Qian Xiyang's gaze became sharp, "I've heard that my sister is still alive because of a certain person's word."

Lord Zhuang's expression changed.

The atmosphere suddenly became serious.

The Qian family had been able to develop the Four Seas Money House to such a scale because of the support of a Divine Realm powerhouse.

Qian Xiyang naturally didn't take a little girl seriously, but he had to be mindful of the attitude of the Divine Realm powerhouse.

If that person chose to support his half-sister, even the one in the palace would have to yield.

Lord Zhuang's cold gaze flashed and then returned to his harmless appearance. He said calmly, "Do you think the God of Wealth would have died so conveniently without that person's tacit approval?"

Qian Xiyang bowed slightly and said, "I see, thank you, Lord Zhuang, for your explanation."

After saying this, he left.

Once he was gone, Lord Zhuang said to himself, "Tell Xing Kun that if that little girl and that arrogant young man really dare to come to Zhongzhou City, kill them."

"Yes."

A voice came from the shadows.

Lord Zhuang had been sent to Zhongzhou City by the internal guards, accompanied by three First Rank experts to suppress any opposition within the Four Seas Money House.

Xing Kun was one of those First Rank experts.

In his view, a Second Rank young man, even if he was the top of the Hidden Dragon List, would be enough for Xing Kun to deal with if he dared to come.

As for Qian Xiyun, she could be completely ignored.

...

In a guesthouse, Gu Yang continued his efforts.

He had just made a small fortune and was about to convert this money into his own strength through repeated simulations.

[... When Ling Ling was preparing to reach the Divine Realm, you took Su Qingzhe and Lili and others on a large ship, setting sail out to sea. One month later, you encountered a battle between two Divine Realm experts, were affected, and the ship was destroyed, resulting in your death at the age of forty.]

Well, at least I lived a little over a month longer.

...

[... When Ling Ling was preparing to reach the Divine Realm, you took Su Qingzhe and Lili and others on a large ship, setting sail out to sea. Two months later, you encountered a battle between two Divine Realm experts, were affected, and the ship was destroyed, resulting in your death at the age of forty.]

No way, I changed the route, how did I encounter them again?

No, the timing is different. Last time it was one month after setting sail.

This time it's two months after setting sail.

Could it be that their battle lasted over a month?

Gu Yang was frustrated.

...

[... When Ling Ling was preparing to reach the Divine Realm, you took Su Qingzhe and Lili and others to a remote island. Six months later, the volcano under the island erupted, submerging the island, resulting in your death at the age of forty-one.]

Well, finally broke the curse of forty, successfully living to forty-one.

...

Thus, Gu Yang repeatedly simulated and tried to find a way to survive after Ling Ling's death.

After eleven simulations, the longest one only extended his life by a year.

It's really too difficult.

Gu Yang gritted his teeth and said, "Again, I don't believe it."

[... Your cultivation reached the peak of the Second Rank...]

[... When Ling Ling was preparing to reach the Divine Realm, you took Su Qingzhe and Lili and others to the Chu family, seeking protection from Chu Xiyue. Soon after, Qin Shang, who had already reached the First Rank, personally acted, killing you. You died at the age of forty.]

Sure enough, this path doesn't work either.

Chu Xiyue might remember the old times, but Qin Shang would never tolerate him.

No!

Gu Yang suddenly realized and carefully examined it, feeling a great joy.

Finally reached the peak of the Second Rank!

Once at the peak of the Second Rank, the First Rank can't be far off.

Gu Yang finally had the confidence to face the First Rank expert tomorrow.

PS: It's going to be released tomorrow, after noon. How many chapters I can update depends on how many I can write.