Nannan was also very sensible.
She bowed to Cao Ye, returning a "student's bow."
Although the posture was not standard, Cao Ye was still extremely pleased to see it.
"In this era, I am not suitable for prolonged exposure. Otherwise, within three years, all my Dao intent will dissipate."
"Unless there is a major event, it is best not to call me."
Cao Ye said to Ying Chen.
Ying Chen nodded, saying nothing.
But his mind was occupied with a thought: what kind of event would be considered major?
If a truly insurmountable crisis occurred, would summoning Cao Ye even be useful?
After thinking for a moment, Ying Chen concluded: Cao Ye could eternally sleep within the Dao character talisman, only awakening when Nannan needed him.
After seeing Cao Ye off, Ying Chen instructed Nannan to continue her cultivation.
He himself left the backyard, also preparing to begin his daily training.
Compared to Nannan, Ying Chen's progress in cultivating the Impeccable Golden Body was exceedingly slow.
Currently, only his skin exhibited a faint golden sheen.
When golden patterns appeared on his skin and radiance emanated from within, that would signify minor success.
As for complete mastery, it would require returning to simplicity, with all golden light cultivated to a point where it was invisible to the naked eye. At a glance, one would appear no different from an ordinary person, but upon activating a technique, a dazzling golden body would be revealed. This would signify true, one-hundred-percent cultivation.
Such a realm seemed quite distant at the moment.
After all, it was the most powerful physique from two thousand years ago. To have it mastered so easily would be an insult to its reputation.
However, as Ying Chen returned to his room and was about to remove his shirt, he saw Min Ziqiong pushing the door open.
Min Ziqiong saw Ying Chen's movement of undressing and, for some unknown reason, blushed inexplicably.
"Don't misunderstand, it's Elder Yan who called..."
Min Ziqiong explained as she handed the phone to Ying Chen.
"Mr. Ying, I have inquired. This matter is indeed peculiar. According to Han Shixi's confession, Dongyang seems to be undertaking a secret plan, and I am merely a part of it."
"As for what the subsequent plan entails, Han Shixi is also unaware. I believe he would not lie."
"I plan to return to Mingzhu and begin investigating all suspicious individuals related to this over the past eight years. Those people from Dongyang, though others may not know, I know them intimately. To achieve their goals, they spare no means. I have clashed with them in the business world countless times."
"The most typical example was when an old ghost from Dongyang built a skyscraper in Mingzhu shaped like a saber, with the blade pointing directly at Mingzhu's dragon脉, intending to sever it and cut off Mingzhu's fortune. Upon learning this, I immediately convened people from all walks of life for a night's discussion, and we ultimately decided to build a taller building next to it."
"The building was shaped like a coiled dragon ascending into the sky, but hollow in the middle, acting as a scabbard. It perfectly encased the Dongyang old ghost's saber-shaped building. Simultaneously, the dragon soaring in the sky suppressed all vermin, perfectly thwarting the Dongyang old ghost's malicious intent."
It was evident that Yan Yang was quite proud of this feat, and spoke about it incessantly.
Ying Chen, however, did not show any impatience.
On the contrary, he listened with great interest.
Yet, he did not entirely agree with Yan Yang's past actions. If it were him, he would not have merely built another building next to it.
Ying Chen would have directly manipulated the local feng shui, orchestrating a scenario of the earth turning over, to bury the Dongyang saber-shaped building!
Alternatively, he would have set up a voodoo array beneath the saber-shaped building, ensuring that it not only yielded no effect but also backfired on Dongyang's national destiny!
Of course, this was merely Ying Chen's speculation.
After all, at the time this incident occurred, Ying Chen was still suppressed in the underground mausoleum, unable to escape.
"In conclusion, I believe the incident that occurred this time is somehow connected to the saber-shaped building incident. It is highly possible that this is an act of revenge by the same group of people! Therefore, I will once again foil their conspiracy and make them lose everything!"
Yan Yang declared with conviction.
In his twilight years, lacking nothing, he had found it difficult to harbor grand ambitions.
At this moment, however, he suddenly had a goal to strive for, and his entire demeanor became spirited.
"Then I wish you good luck." Ying Chen offered a blessing without discouraging Yan Yang, and hung up the phone.
Min Ziqiong took back the phone and hesitated for a moment, saying, "Why don't I... buy you a mobile phone? If I'm always relaying messages, it's easy to delay things."
Ying Chen pondered.
Although his sole objective since awakening was to regain his former strength and find a way in this era of collapsed Daoism, it did not mean he would reject the civilization of this era.
For Ying Chen's current realm, a mobile phone actually offered significant assistance. Only when Ying Chen returned to the Heavenly Tong realm could he discard the phone and resort to mental transmission of information.
Therefore, Ying Chen nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble you."
Seeing her suggestion acknowledged by Ying Chen, Min Ziqiong's smile bloomed like a flower. "What brand do you like? Which operating system do you prefer? Do you have any requirements for the color?"
Ying Chen blinked. Operating system? What was that?
"You can just decide as you see fit."
Ying Chen waved his hand, leaving the decision entirely to Min Ziqiong.
"Alright, then I'll choose based on my preferences."
Min Ziqiong said, and then turned to leave.
After seeing Min Ziqiong off, Ying Chen shook his head with a sigh of helplessness.
He needed to urgently resolve Nannan's issue and remove the Azure Sky Moon Natal Mark from her body.
Otherwise, as the karma he became entangled with grew, Ying Chen feared he would not only be unable to shake off Qu Jianping, that persistent annoyance, but would also find it difficult to distance himself from Min Ziqiong.
Since he had foolishly trusted that "good master" two thousand years ago, Ying Chen had vowed never to trust any woman again.
Much less become deeply involved with one.
*Plop!*
Ying Chen shed his clothes and leaped into the medicinal bath made from Mountain Monarch Flowers.
Immediately, a golden light emanated from Ying Chen's body, forming a faint, almost imperceptible pattern that slowly crept along his skin.
As the patterns appeared, Ying Chen's physique became increasingly resilient and solid.
When the water touched his body, it no longer made normal splashing sounds but produced a faint, clear ringing, like the clash of metal.
This indicated that the Impeccable Golden Body had begun to show results!
Meanwhile, on the winding mountain road leading to the villa at the summit, a man and a woman were making their way with difficulty.
"It's all your fault! You insisted on driving the car into the ditch! Now look! We have to walk all the way up!"
"Wife, calm down. What's wrong with walking up the mountain? Consider it exercise!"
"Hmph, the thought of meeting that unfilial daughter so soon, and having to beg her for help, makes me furious!"
"Hush, we're almost at the top. Don't let Xiao Qiong hear this! Otherwise, how can we ask for her help? Remember, we're not doing this for ourselves, but for our son! If you can't bring yourself to speak, I'll do the talking, and you just stand by and watch. Just don't mess things up..."
These two people were none other than Min Ziqiong's parents!
It was unclear what business they had coming up the mountain.