Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

When it comes to serious matters, Jiang Yao seems to become a different person, with a serious expression and an otherworldly demeanor.

"Grandpa Hua, I've found clues about the arson case that happened in this building ten years ago."

"Oh?"

Old Hua's eyes lit up immediately. "Tell me quickly!"

"According to my investigation, the only eyewitness to the arson was the old lady of the Lin family. She saw the perpetrator's face with her own eyes. The next day, she was controlled by a Heart-Eating Gu and was unable to tell the truth."

"Over the past ten years, she has suffered from the affliction of Gu worms, leaving her weak and blood depleted. She fell into a coma six months ago and was only rescued by Qin Quan yesterday, waking up from her coma."

"That kid also knows medicine?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Hua Lao's eyes.

"That's not all!"

Jiang Yao continued in a serious tone:

"He can instantly kill a ninth-grade Grandmaster, and his cultivation level is suspected to be at the Martial King realm, or even higher. I suspect he's not a martial artist, but rather a cultivator recorded in my sect's records!"

"A cultivator?"

Hua Lao's expression changed; this news was indeed explosive.

Jiang Yao nodded emphatically.

"I don't know much about cultivators, but my master has the ancestral master's notes, which contain legends about cultivators. You can go and ask her about them."

"Okay, I'll contact your master after I return to the capital."

"This is all the information I have gathered so far. As for the culprit, we'll have to wait until Grandma Lin recovers her health to find out."

"It seems this is the only way."

It's quite impressive that Jiang Yao has been able to investigate a headless case to this extent.

She seemed to say a lot, but she never mentioned his dual cultivation with Qin Quan.

The two chatted for a while.

Jiang Yao glanced at the time and saw that it was almost 6:30. She snatched the teacup from Hua Lao's hand and immediately told him to leave.

"Grandpa Hua, hurry up! That kid'll be home from get off work soon!"

"Okay, keep investigating. Let me know as soon as you have any news."

"Okay, okay, you can go now!"

Jiang Yao pushed and shoved, managing to force Old Hua out of the way.

On the bus to the provincial capital.

Old Hua frowned, his face full of worry, and asked in a deep voice:

"Xia Jiang, what do you think?"

"What Miss Jiang said is true. Qin Quan does indeed have the strength to kill a ninth-grade grandmaster in one move."

Xia Jiang considered the matter carefully and analyzed it thoroughly.

"In addition, Miss Jiang has broken through to the eighth-grade Grandmaster level. Her aura is more solid and powerful than it was three years ago, and she shows signs of breaking through to the ninth grade."

"What? That girl has already broken through to the eighth rank?"

Old Hua was filled with shock and doubt.

"No wonder the Jiang family dared to abandon her in Jincheng and leave her to fend for herself. It seems that the prophecy was true, and this girl's destiny is indeed here."

"An eighth-rank grandmaster at less than thirty years old, she's definitely a prodigy. The Jiang family is truly blessed."

Old Hua sighed softly, his face full of envy.

If only the Hua family could produce a ninth-rank Grandmaster.

"Find out what that girl has experienced and what opportunities she has gained in the past three years."

"Yes, sir!"

Xia Jiang bowed in response.

……

It was evening.

Qin Quan, as usual, sent Lin Wanrou back to Qingshi Farm.

Although Hua Lao did not give a definite answer, Lin Wanrou had already decided to stand guard until the very end.

Two days later, whatever the outcome, she accepted it calmly.

"Boss lady, there's no need to focus all your attention on the project. You can study the pill formula I gave you carefully. Making money is the most important thing."

Qin Quan comforted him.

He knew in his heart that Lin Wanrou was under tremendous pressure to support hundreds of employees.

He also knew that the research on spirit stones could not stop, because once mass production began, it would surely revolutionize the world.

At that time, spiritual energy will be restored, and the global landscape will be reshaped.

An era where everyone can become a dragon and everyone can cultivate immortality is coming.

Whoever masters the technology of recreating spirit stones will be the one in charge of this world.

"Yes, I will."

Lin Wanrou looked up at Qin Quan and smiled sweetly, her voice soft and gentle.

"Qin Quan, thank you. If it weren't for you, my life would have been ruined long ago."

"Call me husband!"

Qin Quan wrapped his arm around Lin Wanrou's slender waist and said with a mischievous grin, "How are you planning to thank me?"

"I……"

Lin Wanrou blushed.

How should I thank you?

There was nothing else but offering herself in marriage.

"A kiss as a reward."

"I couldn't have gotten it."

Qin Quan leaned down and kissed those luscious red lips without hesitation.

……

at the same time.

Villa No. 47, Yunding.

Lin Guozhong stared at the investigation report, his face turning ashen with rage, his lips twitching, and he roared:

"Damn it! How could that bastard possibly be a member of the Qin family?"

Chung Chia-ming slammed the investigation report on the table, his face so dark it seemed to drip water.

"Lin Guohua, please look carefully. He disappeared for a full ten years. The first thing he did upon returning to Jincheng three years ago was to take over the Qingcheng Group. Do you think such a coincidence is possible?"

"Also, where did he go during those eight blank years? Why does he possess unparalleled medical skills and even manage to instantly kill a ninth-rank Grandmaster? Don't you find that very strange?"

They went to great lengths and used all available channels, but could only find information about Qin Quan from ten years ago and the last three years.

There has been no trace of the eight years that have passed since then; it's as if they vanished into thin air.

"You still dare to say he has no connection to your Lin family? I now seriously suspect that he started investigating that arson case from ten years ago the day he joined the company!"

Chung Chia-ming was furious. He had spent so much money, but not a single piece of information was what he wanted.

Suddenly, Lin Guozhong stood up abruptly, his eyes glazed over, and muttered:

"No wonder he was willing to be a security guard at Qingcheng Group despite his considerable strength; now everything has fallen into place..."

"What do you mean? Explain yourself!"

Chung Chia-ming pressed for more details.

Lin Guohua said excitedly:

"Ten years ago, my mother arranged a marriage for Lin Wanrou when she was a child. Her fiancé was that bastard Qin Quan!"

"What? Your Lin family and the Qin family have this kind of relationship?"

Zhong Jiaming was so angry he almost vomited blood.

"Idiot! Why didn't you tell me something so important sooner? You're trying to get me killed!"

"I just remembered that too..."

"waste!"

Zhong Jiaming cursed under his breath, instantly understanding everything.

Qin Quan's actions as a security guard and his treatment of the Lin family's elderly lady were both purposeful.

The reason why Old Mrs. Lin appeared in the suburbs back then was to arrange a marriage between Qin Quan and Lin Wanrou when they were children.

But no sooner had she left the Qin family home than a fire broke out there.

During the firefighting operation, she saw the arsonist's true face, which led to her being bewitched and having her mind controlled.

"This matter is beyond our control; we must report it to the adults immediately!"

"Report it quickly! With Qin Quan protecting the old lady, it will be incredibly difficult for us to take action again."

Lin Guozhong echoed, his words devoid of any concern for his elderly mother, only filled with intense hatred and murderous intent.

Without further hesitation, Zhong Jiaming took out his phone and quickly dialed an encrypted number.