Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

Gao Jie looked puzzled, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, his eyes filled with confusion and suspicion. He slowly opened the box in his hand, only to find that it contained a contract.

The contract paper looked slightly worn, bearing the marks of time, as if telling a story of the past.

But when he gently touched the paper with his fingers, he felt that it was hard and did not feel like it had been aged for a long time. Instead, it felt like it had been deliberately aged.

Gao Jie frowned even more, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes. He looked directly at Qin Xianglong and said in a low, questioning tone:

"Tell me the truth, what exactly do you want me to do? I don't want to talk to you about these things right now. My parents' condition is critical, and I just want them to get better as much as possible. Otherwise, I'll fight you to the bitter end."

His words carried an undeniable resolve, like a beast driven to the brink of despair, ready to fight back at any moment.

Qin Xianglong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile, a smile tinged with mockery and disdain.

"How can you have such a bad temper at such a young age?"

He spoke slowly, as if deliberately whetting people's appetites.

"To be honest, this is a fortune accumulated by our Qin family ancestors over generations. Every generation in our Qin family has accumulated a large fortune for our descendants. Now this fortune has become quite considerable. You could say that the fortune is beyond your imagination. You will never have seen so much money in your life."

As he spoke, a hint of greed and longing flickered in his eyes, as if the endless wealth was shimmering with an alluring light right before him.

"Now, I want to withdraw this money because I'm tired of playing around. I just want to use this money to build myself a palace, you know what I mean?"

Qin Xianglong crossed his arms, tilted his head slightly, and his face was full of pride and arrogance.

"But unfortunately, the condition for taking this money is that I must have the previous person's consent, which means I must have my older brother's consent. But you know I killed my older brother, right? So now you'd better obediently step forward and help me with this favor."

His gaze suddenly sharpened, like a blade piercing Gao Jie, as if trying to see through his heart.

Before Gao Jie could even react to this sudden information, Qin Xianglong had already eagerly revealed his true colors.

"Since you're the one who killed my elder brother, I absolutely have to announce this to the rest of the Qin family. Otherwise, how can I face my brother?"

His voice rose a few decibels, carrying a feigned indignation.

"Once you admit to killing my older brother, this matter will naturally be resolved. Don't worry, I won't make things too difficult for you, but I definitely won't let you off too easily either."

A sinister smile crept across Qin Xianglong's face, sending chills down one's spine.

"What I mean is, the current situation is that you have to admit you killed your brother, and then I'll arrest you. That way, they won't have any reason to question me, right? That way, I can access this money. It's a special procedure, understand?"

As he spoke, he paced slowly around the room, each step feeling like a blow to Gao Jie's heart, making him feel incredibly heavy and oppressed.

These words were like a series of bombshells, completely shocking Gao Jie.

He suddenly realized why this bastard had been so attentive to him; so that's what he was up to!

In other words, once he confessed to killing Qin Hailong, he would become the great hero who hunted down the murderer, and he would be completely finished.

Countless thoughts flashed through Gao Jie's mind in an instant. He couldn't understand why Qin Xianglong would do this.

Since he's already a member of the Qin family, why doesn't he just take action directly?

Is there anyone who would dare to stop him?

Qin Xianglong seemed to see through Gao Jie's doubts. He stepped forward and gently patted Gao Jie's shoulder. The gesture seemed friendly, but it was actually full of pressure.

"You know what, what you're saying is true. I'm not kidding, it's all true."

His eyes were fixed on Gao Jie, as if emphasizing the seriousness of the matter.

"What I mean is, are you aware of this situation? Our Qin family is a very large clan, practically everywhere, and the specific problems are far more complicated than you imagine. You need to understand that, right?"

His voice carried a hint of impatience, as if he were lecturing an ignorant child.

"Anyway, you see the details clearly, and I don't want to waste any more words with you. Just get on with your business. Then I'll give you the antidote!"

After Qin Xianglong finished speaking, a hint of threat and certainty appeared in his eyes, as if he was certain that Gao Jie would act according to his plan.

Gao Jie felt his head buzzing, a wave of dizziness washing over him, almost making him faint. He was filled with anger and regret; so this guy's ultimate meaning was...

In other words, the scheme this guy was talking about was actually the one that ruined his father's life.

Gao Jie clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms. He suppressed his anger, tried to calm himself down, and thought of a way to deal with the situation.

He knew that he had to stay calm at this moment, otherwise he would not only be unable to save his father, but would also fall into an abyss of no return.

Gao Jie's face instantly turned as gloomy and terrifying as the clouds before a storm. His eyes burned with the flames of anger as he stared intently at Qin Xianglong, his heart filled with resentment and shock. He never expected that this bastard would plan things to such an outrageous degree.

His body trembled slightly, every nerve screaming that he wanted to tear the person in front of him to pieces. He wished he could take action immediately and use his own strength to kill him.

The thought of the endless pain and torment his father, Gao Zhanlin, suffered because of him made Gao Jie's face grow increasingly grim. His once calm face was now twisted and deformed with anger, veins bulging on his forehead, his hands clenched into fists, and his knuckles turning white.

Qin Xianglong, however, seemed to ignore Gao Jie's anger and continued to pat him on the shoulder in a seemingly affectionate manner.

"Brother, don't be angry yet. I heard you're destined to become an immortal, is that true?"

Qin Xianglong's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible excitement and anticipation. His gaze lingered on Gao Jie as if he were examining a rare treasure.

"Don't worry, I'll spare your life. Not only that, I'll also give your parents the best life possible. Then, your whole family's life will improve. I just hope you can make a small contribution now, okay?"

His words were full of temptation, attempting to sway Gao Jie with the promise of a "bright future" and force him to comply.

"I'm a good person, so I don't want my sincerity to be taken for granted. How about you do me that?"

Qin Xianglong wore a fake smile, a smile that Gao Jie found so glaring, as if it were a cruel mockery of him.

The anger in Gao Jie's heart almost completely consumed his reason. He really wanted to act impulsively and let his anger out. However, when his gaze inadvertently swept over his parents beside him, he forcefully suppressed that impulse.

He saw his father, Gao Zhanlin, lying there quietly, his body slightly weak, while his mother, Wang Fang, took good care of him. Although their faces showed a hint of comfort from enjoying the spa, Gao Jie knew that it was all an act, and their fate was hanging by a thread.

In this situation, if I act rashly, and Qin Xianglong becomes desperate and does something to harm my parents, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Gao Jie took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He was acutely aware that, given the life-or-death situation, how much bargaining power did he have left?

Aside from his parents' safety, he seemed to have nothing left.

At this moment, Gao Jie's face was extremely pale, and the helplessness and bitterness in his heart surged like a tidal wave.

Qin Xianglong seemed to have sensed Gao Jie's inner struggle and contradiction, but he did not press Gao Jie to make a decision immediately.

"It's okay, go and think it over carefully. Whether this matter succeeds or not, we can talk about it again later, okay?"

Qin Xianglong's tone carried a hint of leniency, but Gao Jie knew that this was merely a delaying tactic, concealing a deeper conspiracy and scheme.

Gao Jie turned and left, his steps heavy and firm, each step feeling as if he were stepping on his broken heart.

He couldn't even be bothered to pay attention to Qin Xianglong's hypocritical face, his heart filled with contempt and disgust for him.

He gritted his teeth, the sound ringing out clearly in the quiet corridor, as if it were a cry of anger and resentment from within.

He really didn't understand what this bastard was trying to do.

What purpose lies behind this series of complex and bizarre plans?

Moreover, judging from the current situation, this scoundrel is very likely playing an extremely complex, dangerous, and bizarre game of power, and he and his family have unfortunately become pawns in his game.

Gao Jie's face remained grim, and he returned to his parents' room like a walking corpse.

Inside the room, Gao Zhanlin and Wang Fang were immersed in the brief comfort and relaxation brought by the spa, with faint smiles on their faces, completely unaware of the thrilling events happening outside.

Seeing his parents looking so content, Gao Jie felt a mix of emotions.

He knew that, at least for now, Qin Xianglong wouldn't easily take his life, because he still had value to him.

However, the Qin family is very powerful and has a complex internal relationship. What if other Qin family members with ulterior motives try to harm my parents?

No one can guarantee that such a thing won't happen. After all, human nature is often fragile and vulnerable in the face of huge profits.

So what should I do now? How can I find a way to protect my parents and escape Qin Xianglong's control amidst all these difficulties?

The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became, as if an invisible fog was tightly enveloping him, making him lose his way.

In a state of extreme confusion and helplessness, Gao Jie took out his phone, dialed Qi Laoda's number, and asked him to come out for tea.

He felt that at this time, perhaps only Boss Qi could give him some useful advice and help.

In the teahouse, Gao Jie recounted all the distress he had experienced. In particular, when he mentioned the words "flying immortal destiny" that Qin Xianglong had spoken of, Qi Laoda's face turned deathly pale, his body trembled violently, and he almost dropped the teacup in his hand.

"Brother, I never imagined you had this kind of fate. Do you know how dangerous this kind of fate is?"

Qi Laoda's voice carried a hint of fear and worry, and his eyes revealed deep shock.

"To tell you the truth, this kind of fate is quite extraordinary; it's extremely fatal. How did you end up like this, all of a sudden?"

Qi Laoda frowned, his face full of doubt and confusion. He really couldn't understand why Gao Jie would fall into such a dangerous situation.

Gao Jie shook his head blankly. He had never heard of the so-called "flying immortal destiny," let alone what secrets and dangers were hidden behind it.

He looked at Boss Qi with anticipation in his eyes, hoping that he could explain things to him in detail.

Qi Laoda took a deep breath and slowly began to recount the origin of the Flying Immortal.

"In fact, the concept of ascending to immortality existed long before the gears of fate began to turn in this world. However, in the beginning, it was just a vague and mysterious legend, and no one had ever truly seen it. But then, one day, someone suddenly mastered the art of ascending to immortality using a special, long-lost technique. Thus, this miraculous ability was completely passed down and became the goal that countless people dreamed of. Many people are watching the ascension to immortality, they yearn to obtain the power of the ascension to immortality, and even more so, they yearn to control those who possess the destiny of ascending to immortality. But little do they know that what exists inside and outside the destiny of ascending to immortality is far beyond their imagination."

Qi Laoda's voice was deep and hoarse, as if he were telling an ancient and mysterious story.

"The Flying Immortal, also known as the Two Lives, can even lend one of their lives to another. This miraculous ability makes Flying Immortals an incredibly precious resource in the eyes of major aristocratic families. Almost every major family will spare no expense to find and cultivate a Flying Immortal. Because once you possess a Flying Immortal, it's equivalent to possessing superhuman power and security. They will fight fiercely to seize this Flying Immortal, even resorting to inter-family wars. In their eyes, the value of a Flying Immortal far exceeds their total family fortune. How could they not be tempted by this?"

As he spoke, Boss Qi shook his head helplessly, seemingly lamenting the greed and madness of the world.

As Gao Jie listened to Qi Laoda's account, his shock grew stronger. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way, and he was quite surprised.

His mind was in chaos, a jumble of thoughts rushing in. He tried to understand it all, but felt as if he were trapped in an even deeper mystery.

Seeing Gao Jie's shocked expression, Qi Laoda gently patted his shoulder, a hint of envy and regret on his face.

"If I had your kind of life, that would be wonderful. I don't know how many powerful families would come to me for help."

Boss Qi's tone carried a hint of self-mockery, "It's a pity I have no hope. If I had that kind of fate, I would have had it when I was young..."

A hint of disappointment flickered in his eyes, as if he regretted not having such a fate.