One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

Shen Zhichuan put down his teacup, clasped his hands on his knees, and spoke calmly and slowly:

"That Zhang Tianyi is an unreasonable heretic. Anyone who isn't out of their mind wouldn't dare to mess with him."

"But that doesn't mean we're helpless."

Shen Zhichuan stood up.

He walked to the front of the main room with his hands behind his back, looking at the white mist that never dissipates outside the courtyard.

"The dragon is the embodiment of the great creation of heaven and earth. As long as we can invite her into our ancestral hall..."

Let alone one or two years, for the next hundred years, our Shen family's fortune will be prosperous and flourishing!

The next generation might even be able to produce exceptionally perfect offspring!

Shen Zhichuan turned around, his eyes cold:

"No matter how strong Zhang Tianyi is, he can't stay in the snowy hollows of Northeast China every day."

"No matter how strict Gao Lian and the shamans are in their defenses, they cannot guard against people's hearts and greed."

Shen Zhichuan walked back to the table and pointed at the cloth bag containing the spirit:

"For the next period of time, you should stop all other work you are doing."

"Send the cleanest undercover agents to the Northeast, but don't make any moves yet. Their sole responsibility is to observe the direction of the Changbai Mountain ley lines and gather intelligence on the shamanic sects."

"Remember, we have plenty of time. Wait for the storm to pass, wait for them to lower their guard, and most importantly, wait for Grandfather to emerge from seclusion."

"No one is allowed to make any rash moves before this is done."

"Yes, sir!"

Shen Feng and the other two bowed in unison to accept the order and left the main room.

Shen Zhichuan stood alone in the lobby.

Looking at the distant mountains.

Chapter 452 Returning Home in Glory, the Lion Patrols His Territory!

Beijing, headquarters of NaDuTong.

At nine o'clock in the morning, the sun was shining brightly.

The sensor doors at the headquarters entrance slid open to both sides.

Zhang Chulan, dressed in a brand-new, tailored suit and with his shoes polished to a shine, strode confidently into the hall.

He had one hand in his pocket and his chin slightly raised.

At this moment, Zhang Chulan had completely shed the pretentious caution he used to put on.

Having just shone brightly on the international stage, and with the backing of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Now, walking through this company building, he looks just like a young lion surveying his territory.

With every step he took, he exuded confidence and high spirits.

"Hey, Brother Wang, good morning!"

"Sister Li, this new hairstyle really makes you look elegant!"

As Zhang Chulan walked, he greeted his passing colleagues with a smile.

Those employees who usually pointed fingers at him now all wore respectful and enthusiastic smiles, nodding in response.

There's no way around it, this kid's talent level is just too high now.

He was half a step behind Zhang Chulan.

Feng Baobao remained as nonchalant as ever, following along slowly.

"Sister Bao'er, we've returned in triumph, so we need to show some spirit!"

Zhang Chulan turned around and cheerfully blocked a cleaning cart that was passing by in front of her.

The two proceeded without hindrance, arriving directly at the manager's office on the fourth floor.

Pushing open the door, the room was filled with smoke.

Xu Si had his legs propped up on the desk, a half-smoked cigarette dangling from his mouth, as he looked through a report.

Xu San stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a coffee, watching the traffic flow below.

Upon hearing the door open, the two turned around simultaneously.

"Oh my, our international hero has arrived?"

Xu Si put his legs down and stubbed out his cigarette.

He looked Zhang Chulan up and down, and couldn't help but click his tongue in disapproval:

"After going to Tokyo, not only did she win the championship, but her fashion sense has also improved dramatically. That suit must have cost at least five figures, right?"

"Fourth Brother is joking. It's all Chairman Feng's kind intention. He insisted on arranging it for me, and I couldn't refuse his kindness."

Zhang Chulan swaggered down on the sofa and casually pushed an exquisitely packaged box onto the coffee table.

"I just got back and immediately came to report to my two older brothers."

"These are limited edition cigars and hand-ground coffee I brought back from the duty-free shop over there. It's just a small token of my appreciation."

Xu Si leaned over, opened the box, and glanced inside, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

This guy, despite having latched onto a powerful patron, hasn't neglected any of the social niceties in the workplace.

Instead of becoming arrogant, she became even more tactful.

"You're one of the few with a conscience."

Xu Si put the cigars back into the drawer with a clear conscience.

He walked to the sofa and sat down, his expression gradually becoming serious:

"Chu Lan, Chairman Zhao has already given you a full report on what you did outside this time."

"Master Tian Shu's attitude is very clear: he will not interfere in worldly affairs. But the list of overseas forces' shady businesses that you brought back has been a great help to the company."

"It's all part of my job, Third Brother, you're too kind."

Zhang Chulan dropped his playful grin, leaned forward slightly, and spoke with a clear and transparent tone:

"My advisor also said that the Celestial Master's Mansion is a secluded place, not involved in too much karma. Those complicated and messy accounts still need to be sorted out by the company."

"If there's anything we need our team to do in the future, Third Brother and Fourth Brother, just let us know. We're all family, no questions asked."

These words completely reassured Xu San and Xu Si.

Zhang Chulan's statement effectively built a solid bridge between the Celestial Master's Mansion and Na Du Tong.

Xu Si patted Zhang Chulan on the shoulder with satisfaction and said with a laugh:

"Alright, stop trying to sweet-talk me. You just got back, take the baby home and get some rest."

Zhang Chulan stood up cheerfully and pulled the still-dazed Feng Baobao out of the office.

Walking in the sunlit corridor.

Zhang Chulan felt that there was absolutely something to look forward to in life.

……

Unlike the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in Beijing.

A thousand miles away in the Guandong region, a thick layer of dark clouds was shrouded in darkness.

At the foot of Changbai Mountain, in the inner courtyard of the Guan family ancestral hall.

A cold wind swirled withered leaves on the ground.

Deng Youfu, wearing a thick woolen overcoat, stood outside the main room door.

He frowned, raised his hand to pinch his throbbing temples, and looked quite tired.

In the past few days, he led the most elite exploration team in the Northeast region and turned the area where the two spirits disappeared into the ground.

They used all sorts of advanced instruments and even analyzed the soil composition.

The result was disheartening.

It's too clean.

They couldn't even find a single hair.

"This method is like carving out a piece of that world out of thin air."

Deng Youfu secretly made his plans.

He straightened his collar, took a deep breath, and raised his hand to knock on the wooden door of the main room.

"Come in, you are blessed."

Guan Shihua's strong voice came from inside the house.

Push open the door.

A charcoal fire burned in the main room, dispelling the damp chill of early winter.

Grandma Guan Shihua was sitting cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed).

She held a pipe in her hand, but didn't light it; she just slowly rubbed it between her fingers.

"Grandma."

Deng Youfu walked to the front of the kang (a heated brick bed), respectfully lowered his head, and spoke with a hint of shame:

"Your grandson is incompetent. He led a search party for three days and three nights, but they couldn't find a single clue about the whereabouts of the black bear spirit and the green fox."

Guan Shihua did not show any surprise after hearing this.

Her wrinkled old face, however, revealed a deep and thoughtful seriousness.

"The fact that no clues can be found is the biggest clue in itself."

Guan Shihua placed his pipe on the low table, his cloudy eyes gleaming with a wisdom that had endured for centuries.