"Mm-hmm, got it,"

Zhang Xinlan and Li Yan vaguely agreed, finding the chicken addictive and making them want to eat more and more.

Together with Ye Chen, they had been cultivating the Great Music Spell and taking medicinal pills daily to nourish their bodies and Qi, aiming to break through to the level of martial arts masters.

Therefore, their physical strength far surpassed Wen Rou's, and each of them had eaten three to four pieces of chicken. In the end, they all felt a burning heat all over, their bodies felt light, and similar to Wen Rou, they collapsed on the ground, entering a dormant state.

"This rooster has a hundred pounds of meat, and I alone must have eaten eighty pounds!"

Ye Chen's face turned red as he ate, his entire body feeling hot. With his the most formidable cultivation, he had eaten the most chicken and naturally reaped the greatest benefits.

Ye Chen's cultivation was already transcendent, and with the nourishment of this flesh and blood elixir, the True Qi within him boiled, as if it was ready to overcome restraint and ascend to the Nine Dragons Revered at any moment.

However, Ye Chen did not wish to break through just yet. He wanted to let his accumulation reach a boiling point and then leap forward to the Ten Dragons Taboo in one go!

Ye Chen was now unparalleled in strength, but he still felt he hadn't reached that boiling point, so he tenaciously suppressed the urge to advance, not wanting to falter halfway.

"Finally, it's all gone!"

Ye Chen finished all the chicken in the pot and even picked up the pot to drink half of the chicken soup. At last, he burped contentedly, his body also feeling somewhat light-headed.

...

In the following days, Ye Chen's life became even more colorful.

Wanshi Medicine developed rapidly, with the first batch of medicinal pills about to hit the market and the second batch in the pipeline. Su Binglan made a splash with her influence and pulled many strings, just waiting for the Spring Festival to release the medicine into the market for a lucrative launch.

The entertainment company hosted by Zhang Xinlan was also ready to emerge. All artists' contracts had been signed and completed, including those of the international superstars Liu Yingxiong and Li Yingjie!

Even before the film and television company launched, it became the most eye-catching new force in the circle, with entertainment bigwigs openly stating they were optimistic about Zhang Xinlan's company because of its incredibly strong lineup!

Then came the best news within the good news!

With the grand opening of the film and television company on the horizon, Liu Shihua was listed among the attending celebrities, and she would soon end her holiday and fly back from the mainland to Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.

On this day, Ye Chen, dressed in a suit and wearing expensive wristwatches, exuded a sense of composure and presence. He was going to attend a pregnancy celebration.

He Xihui, a close friend of Zhang Xinlan's, married the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan tycoon Liu Zhenglong. The couple, unable to conceive for years despite seeking medical help everywhere, had seen their efforts come to naught.

A few months earlier, Ye Chen prescribed a medicine for Liu Zhenglong, and after taking it for a while, He Xihui successfully became pregnant!

Liu Zhenglong was a top-tier wealthy businessman in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and the issue of not having children after several years of marriage was an open secret within his circle, causing a significant impact on his reputation.

Now that He Xihui was finally pregnant, Liu Zhenglong could lift his head high, hosting a grand celebration for the pregnancy!

Many elite figures from various sectors of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan were on the invitation list, and many were willing to give face by attending, as Liu Zhenglong was a top magnate in these areas.

As the major contributor to this event, Liu Zhenglong naturally could not forget Ye Chen. Thus, he personally made a visit to invite Ye Chen to his celebration of the pregnancy!

At present, Ye Chen was single-minded in pursuit of the path, eager to become a Ten Dragons Taboo, and somewhat reluctant to get involved in these trivial matters.

However, Zhang Xinlan insisted that Ye Chen must go. Not only did she demand his presence, but she also wanted Ye Chen to prepare a significant gift for the expectant couple, He Xihui and Liu Zhenglong. As one of Zhang Xinlan's few close friends, it was essential to honor her duly!

Before the icy demeanor of Zhang Xinlan, Ye Chen compromised without much dignity.

Ye Chen realized that if he didn't go to this baby shower, Zhang Xinlan might even ignore him entirely.

Liu Zhenglong had made a positive impression on Ye Chen, and considering his relationship with Zhang Xinlan, Ye Chen was willing to show up and lend his support.

However, Liu Zhenglong also brought some news that piqued Ye Chen's interest—Master Yi Shuiqing wanted to meet him at the banquet!

This Yi Shuiqing was unfathomable, a master of physiognomy and geomancy, and considered the number one enigma in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.

Ye Chen had interacted with this Master Yi once before and felt that he was mysterious and inscrutable, possessing a depth that Ye Chen couldn't fathom.

Now, as Ye Chen recalled their meeting, he felt a residual unease; Master Yi was likely a figure among the 'Nine Dragons,' but back then, Ye Chen's cultivation was too shallow, and his vision too limited to recognize the full extent of Yi Shuiqing's terror.

Ye Chen remembered distinctly that Master Yi had also been at the Great Sage's retreat, yet he never saw Yi Shuiqing there!

Such a 'Nine Dragons' figure, Master Yi had managed to conceal his presence even in the retreat, a fact that surprised the all-enlightened Ye Chen.

Besides, Yi Shuiqing had probably reaped great benefits in the retreat, but why would Master Yi want to meet him?

Ye Chen was full of doubts about Yi Shuiqing and couldn't seem to make sense of it all, so he was somewhat looking forward to the baby shower.

"Ye Chen, when we attend the banquet, what car shall we drive, your Rolls-Royce?" Li Yan asked excitedly.

Ye Chen had an ultra-luxurious vehicle, a Dream Level Rolls-Royce; Li Yan really wanted to experience it, but she had never had the opportunity.

Now, as Li Yan was accompanying Ye Chen to Liu Zhenglong's baby shower, she naturally wanted to ride in a luxury car to show off, since all women have a vein of vanity.

Liu Zhenglong was one of the top tycoons in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, with wealth that couldn't be halted even by tens of billions; his banquets were always a gathering of the magnates. Ye Chen driving his Rolls-Royce and taking her for a spin was something the lady anchor even felt tipsy thinking about.

"There are too many of us going, and it would be quite cramped in the Rolls-Royce at the banquet!" Ye Chen's words were like a bucket of cold water, chilling the lady anchor from head to tail.

Ye Chen's female companions were not just one, but a group!

Su Binglan, Li Yan, Zhang Xinlan, Wen Rou—these four femme fatales were all going to the banquet with him. The Rolls-Royce would be just right for three people, but with four, it would be crowded.

"So, what do we do? I'm dressed so nicely today; I'll ruin my outfit if we cram into the car," Li Yan said with a crestfallen expression.

"We'll take a motorhome; it's spacious enough to accommodate all four of you without issue!" said Ye Chen. "We have several motorhomes in our garage, and the best one is also worth a million. It won't lose its value when we take it out!"

"That motorhome counts as a luxury vehicle too, but who ever heard of going to a banquet in a motorhome..." the lady anchor said, somewhat unwillingly.

"Li Yan, you need to be obedient. We are all the landlord's wives, so we have to follow the landlord's wishes!" Su Binglan consoled her.

"Ye Chen never takes the conventional route when he pretends to be a fool. We married the dog, we'll follow the dog; let's follow him and play the role of pigs to eat the tigers. Let's see who dares to bump into us without looking, ready to strike and kill in an instant. That's the highest realm of pretending to be a fool!"

"Uh." The lady anchor's imagination ran wild.

"You can say we're playing pigs to eat the tigers all you want, but if you're calling me a dog, doesn't that mean you all are screwing the dog every night?" Ye Chen retorted cheekily.

"Get lost!"

Thus, Landlord Ye, with his companions, set off for the banquet in a high-end motorhome, a grand procession.

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