"Qingling's performance in Egypt was outstanding, and the Ji family's dissatisfaction gradually dissolved. They took a liking to Qingling's way of handling things and confirmed that Qingling would be the daughter-in-law of the Ji family!"

"However, Huaxia sent a special agent, and Qingling inexplicably ended up with someone. The Ji family, furious about this, repeatedly pressured us!"

"Now, Qingling has been bitten by a zombie. We've lost the bride before the wedding, and the Ji family will definitely explode with fury, venting their anger on us."

Xu Guanyun spoke at length, highlighting the stakes involved, which left everyone present in silence, overwhelmed by an inexplicable sense of oppression.

Sensing the heavy atmosphere, the second eldest, Xu Guanjun, suddenly said, "Qingshuang grew up with Qingling. Why not let her marry into the Ji family on behalf of Qingling?"

"Yes!"

Before anyone else could respond, Xu Qingshuang leapt up, her face filled with excitement, clearly eager to marry into the Ji family.

The Ji family was a military titan, and if Qingshuang could join them, her status and position would transform overnight.

"Second brother, do you think the people of the Ji family are fools?" Xu Guanlin said inexplicably.

"Haha, I was just tossing the idea around," Xu Guanjun said with an awkward laugh.

Even though Qingshuang was quite attractive, marrying into the Ji family was still clearly beyond her qualifications.

"..."

A series of mocking glances came her way, causing Qingshuang to feel a surge of extreme anger. Had it not been for the presence of many elders, she would have certainly exploded in embarrassed fury.

"What is the identity of that special agent?" Xu Guanyun suddenly asked.

In Egypt, Xu Qingling had grown close to a man who turned out to be the special agent sent by Huaxia.

This news had traveled back to Huaxia, and the Ji family accused Xu Qingling of consorting with men. Naturally, the Xu family had to defend Xu Qingling, leading to unpleasant disputes between the two families.

Now that Xu Qingling had been bitten by a zombie, she was undoubtedly not coming back.

The Xu family had failed to protect Xu Qingling, and with the Ji family's bride gone like that, the Ji family members were bound to unleash their fury, and the Xu family planned to find a breakthrough with that special agent.

"Third brother, are you thinking of diverting the disaster to let that special agent bear the brunt of the Ji family's fury?" Xu Guanjun asked.

"Why not?" Xu Guanyun replied.

They were all hardened military men with ruthless tactics; as long as the outcome was achieved, what was or wasn't possible mattered little.

"This method could work!" Xu Guanlin said. "However, the identity of that special agent is a mystery, and we can't clarify the truth. How can we divert the disaster?"

"If that agent is weak, then they deserve to be crushed. If they are a formidable figure, then it's perfect to throw them to the Ji family," Xu Guanyun said.

The three Xu brothers each had distinct characteristics; the eldest, Xu Guanlin, was the most composed, the second, Xu Guanjun, the most domineering, and the third, Xu Guanyun, the most ruthless.

Xu Guanyun, known for his fiery nature, thus wanted to cause trouble, letting that special agent take the fall for them.

This proposal made Xu Guanlin and Xu Guanjun fall silent, as if analyzing the pros and cons, while the others listened intently, holding their breath.

"Then that's settled. We'll proceed in this manner!" Xu Guanjun suddenly declared.

"Divert the disaster eastward, let the special agent confront the Ji family. We need to plan this carefully to ensure that neither side becomes suspicious," Xu Guanlin said with gravitas.

"Yes!"

"..."

"What 'yes!'?"

Just as the Xu family members were nodding in agreement, an elderly man with silver hair suddenly appeared.

"Big idiot, second idiot, third idiot!"

Although the old man was advanced in age, there was a commanding presence about him as he pointed at the three Xu brothers and berated them fiercely.

"Dad, what are you doing out here?" Xu Guanlin, even though uncomfortable being scolded, still managed a smile upon seeing his father arrive.

The Xu family members, upon seeing the old man, looked at him with a sense of unspoken reverence.

This elderly man was Xu Wuming, the father of the three Xu brothers. While the sons were the face of the family, the old man was the steadfast anchor of the Xu family and one of the few founding fathers of Huaxia remaining, with unimaginably high status.

This old man, typically desiring simplicity and purity, had been living in a tiled house and seldom appeared in public in recent years. Whatever could have brought him out today, not only to appear but also to scold his sons!

"Had I not come out, you would have ruined our family!" Xu Wuming said. "You try to divert disaster without understanding people's identities, expecting others to bear your calamities. Aren't you afraid of it backfiring?"

"You knew about this?" the three Xu brothers expressed their surprise.

"My position is higher than yours; I know what you know, and I know what you don't!" Xu Wuming retorted fiercely. "The Huaxia's special agent is a supreme human being, dominating the ten great zombie kings of Egypt and single-handedly killed three. Do you dare to scheme against such a person?"

"What!" the three Xu brothers couldn't believe what they were hearing.

Ye Chen's existence was highly confidential. He was one of Huaxia's strongest, a stabilizing force, a secret weapon, only unleashed at the most critical moments.

Thus, even if the members of the Xu family present were to investigate Ye Chen's identity, they would find nothing remarkable and come up empty-handed.

"Do the Nine Dragons Supreme Level know?"

"Does the Huaxia Dragon Group know?"

"The special agent you're plotting against is a powerhouse at the Nine Dragons Supreme Level and the future leader of the Huaxia Dragon Group!"

"You foolish sons and grandsons, scheming against such a formidable person, aren't you just seeking death!"

Xu Wuming lost his temper. He didn't care who was his son or his grandson, he just pointed at their noses and scolded them relentlessly.

"..."

The members of the Xu family present all swallowed hard. The old man's revelations were too explosive, leaving them temporarily unable to digest it all.

...

"So cold!"

Xu Qingling was still in that dazed state, her will seemed on the verge of being submerged, turning into a walking corpse-like zombie.

However, suddenly a bone-chilling cold swept over Xu Qingling's entire body, causing her to shiver violently and snap out of her daze.

"This pool of water is at minus thirty degrees; it's no wonder you feel cold being thrown in here as a living person!" Ye Chen said sternly, leaning over the edge of the pool, looking at Xu Qingling.

"Where am I?" Xu Qingling felt a bit cold, but the chill was comforting.

Xu Qingling was infected with the virus. Even though she hadn't turned into a zombie, her state was still foggy, leaving her unclear about the events happening around her.

She was now in a sealed space, seemingly a specially constructed ice room, with a pool emitting cold air where she was sitting.

"This is an ice house I had urgently constructed!" Ye Chen said calmly.

"..."

"Ye Chen, when the zombie army attacked, I seem to remember being bitten by a zombie!" Xu Qingling said to Ye Chen.

"It seems you haven't turned into a zombie yet, and you still remember being bitten by one!" Ye Chen said with a wry smile.

Xu Qingling's expression darkened upon seeing Ye Chen's face, realizing that the horrifying event was indeed not a dream.

Xu Qingling looked down slightly and saw the terrifying wound on her arm.

"I was bitten by a zombie; how come I'm not dead yet?" Xu Qingling said, puzzled.

The zombie virus was extremely virulent and overwhelming. Once infected, one would turn into a zombie within twelve hours.

"I am looking for a way to treat you and have managed to contain the outbreak of the virus!" Ye Chen said.

"Does that mean you can cure my disease and I might not die?!" Xu Qingling suddenly exclaimed excitedly.

"Ideals are full, but reality is harsh!" Ye Chen said somewhat helplessly.

The zombie virus was too strange and complex; even Ye Chen had not found a cure.

"..."

Ye Chen's words carried an ominous tone, causing Xu Qingling a sudden, inexplicable palpitation.

"Then, what about now?"

Xu Qingling wanted to clarify her condition, even if she was really going to turn into a zombie, she still wanted to know how much time she had left.

However, as the words reached her lips, Xu Qingling didn't dare ask; she feared she couldn't accept the answer Ye Chen might give.

"Because I haven't found a solution for the zombie poison, you will still die," Ye Chen said gravely. "However, I've used Cold Ice Therapy, combined with the Ice Needle Skill, and some elixirs to delay your transformation into a zombie."

"I understand, I'm still going to die, but it will be slower," Xu Qingling nodded.

"You won't die!" Ye Chen said blandly. "I am the Divine Doctor, and I can eradicate the zombie poison in your body in minutes."

"Heh, boasting!" Xu Qingling laughed.

Ye Chen used Cold Ice Therapy to suppress the zombie poison in her body and gave her some rare precious medicines to rejuvenate her. Although the zombie poison still lingered and the crisis was unresolved, Xu Qingling no longer looked as feeble as before, regaining some vitality in her face.

"How long have I been bitten?" Xu Qingling asked.

"About several hours," Ye Chen said. "Wait here for a bit, I've simmered a pot of meat for you; I'll bring it over so you can replenish yourself."

Ye Chen had stewed a pot of medicinal meat. The zombie virus left Ye Chen at a loss, so he had opted to provide nutritional therapy for Xu Qingling first.

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