"Yes," Xu Ke smiled. "I don't know when it started, but I've developed a habit of carrying a voice recorder with me."

There was a hint of bitterness in his smile. Perhaps ever since Siao Jia's betrayal, he had subconsciously started carrying one.

"Impressive," Wang Wu said after a moment of silence, slowly giving a thumbs-up.

In Wang Wu's eyes, Ye Chong only dared to refuse Xu Ke's offer of cooperation because their agreement wasn't set in stone. Now, with this recording, Xu Ke could make Ye Chong suffer a crushing blow!

But Xu Ke shook his head. "This recording doesn't prove much. From start to finish, Ye Chong never personally admitted to planting the bug, nor did he explicitly say he was going to target Ye Fan. He's still very cautious. That's probably where he gets the confidence to refuse me," Xu Ke added with a smile.

"So..." Wang Wu looked bewildered. "Does that mean the recording is useless?"

Xu Ke shook his head. "Of course not. I also have photos of the bug Yuk Dalong planted in Ye Fan's private room. The combination of the two should be quite effective."

Hearing this, Wang Wu was secretly alarmed. Xu Ke's preparations are truly becoming more sophisticated.

Xu Ke's gaze sharpened. Those photos from Yuk Dalong showing the bug's location... I thought they were useless, but it looks like they might come in handy after all! Still, their effectiveness depends entirely on how I use them. Trying to convince the Ye Family that Ye Chong is a traitor is impossible with just this. But for other purposes... that remains to be seen...

「Meanwhile, elsewhere.」

The Zhou Family Mansion was located in Tianhai's Dong City District, also known as the Haidong District.

"Grandpa, I told you not to go up the mountain! Why did you insist on going?" Zhou Yi Yi said, supporting a fragile, white-haired old man who coughed with every few steps. Beside them walked her aunt, Zhou Xiuyun. They had just returned from the mountain.

"Alright, Yi Yi, Grandpa understands..." the old man said, coughing again.

This man was the steadfast pillar of the Zhou Family: Elder Master Zhou, Zhou Hongsheng!

Seeing his state, looks of heartache appeared on the faces of both Zhou Yi Yi and Zhou Xiuyun. However, just as they reached the front gate, the three of them—along with the bodyguards following behind—froze.

Duan Chongfeng, the owner of the Dapeng Business Society, was standing right at the entrance. From his posture, it was clear he had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing this, Zhou Yi Yi was taken aback. Why would the owner of the Dapeng Business Society suddenly come to the Zhou Family Mansion? Isn't the Dapeng Business Society famously aloof? Why is he waiting at our doorstep now?!

"Master Zhou, you've returned from the mountain?" Seeing the trio approach, Duan Chongfeng offered a slight smile and gestured for Duan Jia and Duan Yi, who stood beside him, to bow in greeting.

"Chongfeng?!" Zhou Hongsheng's somewhat clouded eyes widened in surprise.

Unlike the bewildered Zhou Yi Yi, Zhou Xiuyun remained composed. Signaling for others to help support Elder Master Zhou, she stepped forward with a smile. "Boss Duan, what wind blew you here today?"

"Miss Zhou, I have something I need to discuss with Master Zhou," Duan Chongfeng replied with a small smile.

Hearing this, Zhou Xiuyun paused. "May I ask what it's about?" If his business isn't important, I'll just send him away. Father's health is the top priority!

Duan Chongfeng smiled. "It's regarding Master Zhou's illness. I have found a doctor who I believe can help."

At this, Zhou Xiuyun's pupils narrowed. "May I ask which doctor? We have already consulted every well-known specialist, both at home and abroad!"

Not far away, Zhou Hongsheng's ears perked up, and his clouded eyes seemed to flicker with a faint light.

"This doctor..." Duan Chongfeng paused to think. The fact that Xu Ke knows medicine hasn't been exposed among the six great families yet. What if he wants to keep it a secret? In that case... I can't reveal his name!

In fact, Duan Chongfeng had come to the Zhou residence precisely for Xu Ke's sake. He was paving the way. He wanted to prevent the Zhou family from looking down on Xu Ke for his status if he were to show up alone later. Therefore, he decided to come in advance and inform them about a certain Divine Doctor. As for proof... I'll use the fact that this doctor cured my own chronic affliction. Zhou Hongsheng himself examined my condition before. He was helpless and declared it incurable. But now, that 'incurable' ailment has been fixed... Once Zhou Hongsheng knows this, he'll absolutely want to meet this doctor!

Seeing Duan Chongfeng lost in thought, Zhou Xiuyun frowned slightly. "Boss Duan?"

"Ah..." Snapping out of his thoughts, Duan Chongfeng smiled. "This physician isn't famous, but he cured my old injury. I believe Master Zhou is well aware of what my condition was." He paused, adding, "A doctor like that could certainly be of use."

Zhou Xiuyun was stunned. Duan Chongfeng's injury? He was sick?

But at that moment, Zhou Hongsheng's voice, trembling as if he'd heard something incredible, came from behind them. "Chongfeng... let's... let's go inside and talk!"

At his words, Zhou Xiuyun's expression changed. She could clearly hear the raw excitement in her father's voice. A storm of shock surged through her heart. My father has always been unflappable, the type who wouldn't flinch even if Mount Tai crumbled before him. But today... why is he so agitated?!

...

Inside a private room, only Zhou Hongsheng and Duan Chongfeng were present.

Zhou Yi Yi and Zhou Xiuyun had objected to them being alone, but Elder Master Zhou was adamant. Unable to change his mind, they could only allow the two to speak privately, stationing guards outside the door just in case.

"Chongfeng, come, let me see..." Zhou Hongsheng said, his hand trembling as he stretched out a withered palm. On his finger was a dazzling Ruby Ring.

Seeing the Ruby Ring, Duan Chongfeng's eyes flickered. When did Elder Zhou develop a taste for things like this?

He then extended his own arm. "Here, please." He knows. He wants to confirm for himself if I've really been cured.

The old man's coarse fingers pressed against Duan Chongfeng's wrist, checking his pulse. A moment later, upon sensing the state of Duan Chongfeng's body, Zhou Hongsheng's face drained of color. "This... This is impossible."

Incredible! He's actually... completely healed! I remember it clearly. Duan Chongfeng's injury had been neglected for too long. It was beyond saving! How can he be perfectly fine now?!

Seeing the old man's reaction, a faint smile touched Duan Chongfeng's lips. "Elder Master Zhou, is a doctor capable of this qualified to treat you?"

A flush of excitement colored Zhou Hongsheng's cheeks. It was the thrill of encountering an entirely new medical art! He ignored Duan Chongfeng's question, instead changing the subject, his voice trembling as he asked, "Tell me, Chongfeng, what method did this doctor use to cure you?"

"Method?" Duan Chongfeng hadn't expected this question. He frowned, thinking hard for a moment. "I don't know what his technique is called, but I remember the approximate locations where he placed the needles."

"Tell me what you remember."

"His needling technique was intense. It caused excruciating pain and even stopped the flow of my True Qi," Duan Chongfeng said, focusing on the pain, as it was the part he remembered most vividly.

Zhou Hongsheng's expression changed. Stopped his True Qi?

"He then placed needles at my heart meridian, and later, near my heart's chambers," Duan Chongfeng continued.

"The heart meridian and its chambers?!" Zhou Hongsheng's pupils constricted, his face paling dramatically.

"After that, he straightened out my blood and qi, and I was cured," Duan Chongfeng concluded.

At this, Elder Zhou was so stunned he couldn't speak, his lips trembling uncontrollably. Listening to Duan Chongfeng's description, he was reminded of a familiar technique from the depths of his memory... This technique... Could it be... that the legendary Medical Saint has appeared in the world once more?!

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