Ling Tian slept for more than 20 hours. If he hadn't informed the Lu family in advance, they would have likely rushed him to the hospital for resuscitation.
By the next morning, Ling Tian finally got up, looking weak and exhausted.
He mustered his strength and conducted a check-up on Old Master Lu. After confirming there were no issues, he requested to take his leave.
"Mr. Ling Tian, why don't you stay here for a few days? We have everything you need here, and you can also check on Grandpa. Please rest assured, our Lu family will not mistreat you," Lu Weiguo insisted, trying to persuade Ling Tian to stay.
"Mr. Lu, I apologize, but it's not that I don't want to stay. It's just that I have urgent family matters that I must attend to immediately. Please also rest assured, I will be staying in the capital. Feel free to contact me by phone anytime if anything comes up!"
Lu Weiguo tried to persuade him again, but seeing that Ling Tian was determined to leave, he could only agree. However, as Ling Tian departed, he was laden with bags and bundles of precious medicinal herbs. These were gifts from various friends for Old Master Lu, and since the old man no longer needed them, it was a good gesture to give them to Ling Tian. After all, these herbs would be most effective in Ling Tian's hands, allowing him to save more people.
That evening, the Lu family held a banquet. Several of the Lu family's sons and grandsons had returned. After the old man had nearly missed his last meal, a celebratory dinner was certainly in order.
Because the old master's illness had been so sudden, he hadn't had time to make arrangements for many things. Now, with ample time, he could prepare for his eventual passing.
During the meal, the old master addressed his sons and nephews, "I owe my life to Dr. Ling Tian. I know this is defying fate, and Dr. Ling Tian paid a great price for me. We, the members of the Lu family, must always repay kindness. If he helped us, we must also repay him!"
The members of the Lu family nodded repeatedly. The old master continued, "Also, this matter must be kept confidential. I know people will want to find Ling Tian to extend their lives. Inform the Health Bureau that if anyone wants to find Ling Tian for life extension, they can only do so if Ling Tian agrees. No one is to force him. If anyone breaks this rule, they can come find me!"
"Alright, Father, I'll tell them later!" Lu Changkong replied.
Old Master Lu then turned his attention to his grandson. "By the way, Weiguo, didn't I ask you to persuade Dr. Ling Tian to stay here for a while?" The old man's intention was good. On one hand, having Ling Tian stay would make it easier for them to express their gratitude. On the other hand, it was also a form of protection for Ling Tian. At least here, even if someone wanted to harass Ling Tian or force him to extend their lives, they would have to get past the Lu family first.
"Grandpa, Dr. Ling Tian said he had family matters to attend to and had to leave. From his demeanor, he didn't seem like he was making excuses."
Upon hearing this, the old man's keen senses detected that something might be amiss. Ling Tian had left a profound impression on him. Such a young man possessed immense confidence. Could he truly be facing difficulties? Honestly, the old man found it hard to believe. Then again, every family has its own troubles. Perhaps Ling Tian was indeed encountering something difficult to handle.
"In that case, Weiguo, go and find out what trouble Ling Tian is in. If he truly has a difficult situation, report it to me immediately. As long as it doesn't violate principles, we should help him if we can!"
"Yes, Grandpa, I'll go investigate right away!"
...
In the capital, at a teahouse. This was no ordinary teahouse. Its ancient and elegant decor was far from common. It was built in imitation of ancient royal mansions, with all the wooden materials being precious solid wood. Furthermore, not just anyone could enter this teahouse; one had to be invited by the owner to be qualified. The waitresses were all young women between 18 and 25 years old, beautiful and radiant. If they entered the entertainment industry, they could directly debut as stars. In this teahouse, they could do anything one desired. This teahouse had no sign; it was one of the secret businesses of the Gao family in the capital.
In one of the rooms in the teahouse, Young Master Gao sat there, with two girls whose beauty rivaled that of movie stars attending to him. The tea brewed in the pot was Da Hong Pao, costing over 100,000 yuan per liang.
Shortly after, a man in his early sixties entered. He had a straight posture and walked with a commanding air, his physical condition as robust as a young man's. What was most striking was his pair of inverted triangle eyes, which looked unnerving no matter how one looked at them. In fact, many members of the Gao family possessed such inverted triangle eyes, which was one of their distinctive marks. Their ancestral genes were incredibly powerful. Upon closer inspection, one could tell that this man was related to Gao Lujie.
"Ninth Uncle, you're here!"
The person addressed as Ninth Uncle was Gao Jiuri, Gao Lujie's uncle, and ranked ninth in the family. This man was a martial arts master and a top assassin. The Gao family wielded immense influence. Such a prominent family would undoubtedly have some unsavory forces, and these forces were primarily controlled by Gao Jiuri. In front of Gao Jiuri, Gao Lujie, who was usually quite arrogant, behaved like a well-behaved child. He knew very well that his Ninth Uncle was a ruthless killer. If he were to offend him, he wouldn't even know how he died.
Gao Jiuri sat down opposite Gao Lujie. Two beautiful waitresses quickly came forward to serve tea. Gao Lujie gave them a look, and the two women gracefully bowed and left the room, closing the door behind them.
"Xiao Jie, why did you call me? Is there something you can't handle again?"
"Ninth Uncle, with all due respect, can't I just invite you for tea when I have nothing else to do..."
"Enough, you little brat. I know what you're up to just by looking at you! You're full of schemes, and you never do anything without a motive. You wouldn't do anything without expecting a return! If you have something to say, say it. If you have something to fart, fart it out!"
"Ninth Uncle, you're a straightforward person, and I like dealing with you. To be honest, your nephew has indeed run into some trouble..."
It turned out that Gao Lujie had colluded with members of the Heavenly Demon Sect to plot against Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals. Their initial actions were flawless. Wang Qing Tian and Wang Bing Xia were framed and taken away by the Guan family. In their eyes, with the company's owner and shareholders arrested, the company would surely be in turmoil, creating an opportunity for them.