Lin Xianxing's physical body was fine.
Chen Jiuyang's divine soul expanded, and he discovered a divine soul with intense malevolence corroding and devouring Lin Xianxing's divine soul.
This time, Chen Jiuyang finally understood what the golden dragon scale phantom was: it was the protection of national destiny.
As a high-ranking official of the Dragon Country and someone who had made outstanding contributions to the Dragon Country, one would have the protection of the Dragon Country's national destiny.
The reason the Dragon Country was called the Dragon Country was because everyone was like a dragon. If you contributed to the country and its people, then conversely, the entire Dragon Country would protect you.
He could only try to nourish it with his divine soul. Such a method was not recorded in the Immortal Doctor's inheritance, but the method was different, the essence should be the same.
Chen Jiuyang's divine soul was exceptionally powerful, and coupled with his enfeoffment as a marquis and his contributions to the nation, he also possessed half a golden dragon scale phantom within him.
His divine soul expanded and landed on Lin Xianxing.
"Sizzling—"
Lin Xianxing's body immediately emitted black, venomous smoke.
Chen Jiuyang's expression changed, and he immediately shouted, "Everyone retreat!"
Lin Buwen immediately took Lin Yuexian and all the servants out of the villa.
Seeing the black smoke emanating from Lin Xianxing's body, Lin Buwen instinctively felt terror and disgust, his life severely threatened: "What is that thing..."
It wasn't until dusk fell and it was past midnight that Chen Jiuyang walked out of the villa with a slightly pale face. Lin Xianxing walked out with him.
"Xianxing!"
"Daddy!" Seeing Lin Xianxing awake and recovered, Lin Yuexian couldn't contain her joy and rushed to hug Lin Xianxing.
"Xian... Xian'er?" Lin Xianxing's expression was first stunned, then complex. He sighed with emotion, "I didn't expect you to have grown so much. It seems I was unconscious for quite some time."
Lin Yuexian immediately burst into tears, and Lin Buwen also shed tears of joy.
Chen Jiuyang smiled and slowly, quietly departed, not disturbing the family reunion.
Chen Jiuyang's divine soul was extremely yang and firm, coupled with the national destiny dragon scale phantom. Through persistent effort, he unraveled the curse and evil soul that was corroding Lin Xianxing's divine soul.
In the current martial arts world, perhaps only a few people mastered the various ways of using the divine soul, which was why no one could cure Lin Xianxing's illness.
The Lin family had indeed tried their last resort this time, encountering Chen Jiuyang, a descendant of the Pure Yang Immortal Doctor. Otherwise, anyone else would truly not have been able to awaken Lin Xianxing.
Strolling home under the night sky, Chen Jiuyang hummed a little tune with slight pleasure. Upon returning home, Yao Zixuan had already changed into her pajamas and was waiting for him in his bedroom, looking at some data on her laptop. Seeing Chen Jiuyang return, she put down her laptop and threw herself into his arms.
With the warmth and softness of her body in his embrace, Chen Jiuyang felt no carnal desire. He simply held Yao Zixuan, his arm around her slender waist, inhaling her fragrance.
They embraced for a long time. Yao Zixuan said softly, "Jiuyang, what do you plan to do in the future?"
This was a question Yao Qianhe had asked her to ask. Yao Qianhe sensed a transformation in Chen Jiuyang but felt something was subtly off. The previous Chen Jiuyang was like a drawn sword, sharp and ready, but now he was in a strange state of detachment from desire. Normally, detachment from desire leads to strength, but Chen Jiuyang was not like that.
Chen Jiuyang gently stroked Yao Zixuan's skin and said, "What to do? I haven't thought of it yet. Once I resolve the knots in my heart, I should have a direction."
"Mm." Yao Zixuan received her answer and didn't press further. Instead, she asked, "Jiuyang, people from the black, white, and merchant sectors of Ziyang County all sent gifts today. As the Marquis of Xuanyang, they are coming to pay their respects. Your attitude is very important."
Chen Jiuyang smiled and said, "The county magistrate approached me today, wanting me to plant the medicinal herbs for the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill in Ziyang County to boost its economy."
Yao Zixuan said, "This is a good thing. We previously produced the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill because we offended Xi Butui, and we had no choice but to establish our own channels to purchase medicinal herbs."
"This is a family business that can last for many years. We naturally need to establish upstream and downstream industries and provide future generations with a livelihood that won't leave them starving."
"You are the Marquis of Xuanyang and have privileges in Ziyang County. Coupled with the county magistrate's request, it is indeed feasible to plant the medicinal herbs for the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill here. I will discuss the specific matters with my grandfather tomorrow."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, "Since we are doing this, let's do it thoroughly and on a large scale. I also have several other pill formulas. I will write them down for you tomorrow, and you can discuss them with Elder Yao, then negotiate business matters with the county magistrate. I will not interfere with the specific details."
Yao Zixuan's delicate body trembled. The formula for the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill alone had already caused the Yao family's total assets to undergo a three-fifths transformation. With Chen Jiuyang releasing a few more pill formulas, their value was immeasurable.
Chen Jiuyang said, "We'll make money together. My attitude towards the county is to make money through legitimate means. Any crooked paths will be thoroughly cleaned out."
"I understand. I will express my stance to the county officials tomorrow. The upstream and downstream industrial chain of the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill will be transferred from Fengcheng to Ziyang County. I expect housing prices in Ziyang County to skyrocket immediately."
"Moreover, with your control over the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill and your recent enfeoffment as a marquis, many forces will likely come to pledge allegiance and attach themselves to you. The prices of various goods in Ziyang County will surge. I can buy low before the news is announced and make a huge profit."
Chen Jiuyang looked at Yao Zixuan, "Does the Yao family want to split?"
Yao Zixuan nodded bitterly, "After all, the Yao family is the Yao family. I am marrying you, and grandfather is preparing to select another person to be the family head. However, grandfather will give me startup capital."
Chen Jiuyang chuckled, "Alright, since it's for your own family's profit, there's no need to be polite. You are such a little money-grubber."
Yao Zixuan's small nose twitched slightly, and she pouted, "What's wrong with being a money-grubber? I am the First Lady of the Marquis of Xuanyang's manor, and I will manage the household finances."
"Although you don't have the mood to manage things now, and the Marquis's manor hasn't been established, I have already learned about the establishment, expenses, and income of a marquis's manor from my master."
"As protectors of the common people, a marquis's manor cannot manage everything with just the marquis alone. Therefore, a personal guard force will be established, and some worthy martial artists can be recruited and trained to complete small tasks, but the marquis needs to impart martial arts and resources to these martial artists."
"The marquis's manor will also accept some small family forces, providing them with protection. In return, these small family forces will provide funds or other assistance to the marquis's manor."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly, "You can handle all these matters."
Yao Zixuan, from the Yao family, was most skilled in economic development and management, while Chen Jiuyang didn't understand these things very well.
Chen Jiuyang said, "Let's sleep. I need to go to Fengcheng tomorrow to handle some matters."
The Marquis of Fengzhui, Zhong Zhuwu, was dead, but the Marquis of Fengzhui's manor still existed. Since that was the case, the Marquis of Fengzhui's manor no longer had any reason to exist.