One person: Orochi, starting with Feng Baobao's Eight Heroes.

It wasn't that Chen Qi didn't want to, nor that Feng Baobao refused.

Instead, whenever Chen Qi saw Feng Baobao's completely clueless look, he would always give up.

"I believe Xu Xiang has also realized this during this period, which is why he trusts me so much!"

Chen Qi thought to himself.

"I know, but there's no one else around for miles!"

Feng Baobao asked in confusion.

"Ok!"

Chen Qi nodded without saying anything, letting Feng Baobao wipe his body.

"I'm happy today because Gouwazi is also going to help us find out about our origins. Aunt Zhao once said that many hands make light work, and we should all work together towards the same goal!"

Feng Baobao had a sharp and intelligent expression.

"Yes, yes, we'll find it someday!"

Chen Qi nodded.

"Hmm, the boxwood carrying pole is so soft and smooth, sister and brother, oh my..."

Feng Baobao began humming a melodious folk song.

. . . . . . .

Time is like a wild donkey that has broken free of its reins; once it starts running, it never stops.

2003

Apple released its first smartphone, the iPhone 3G.

"The iPhone 3G... I clearly remember it being released in 2008 in my previous life. It seems like the technology in this world is always several years ahead..."

Chen Qi looked at the Nokia phone in his hand with its strong signal, a flash of anger in his eyes.

"Damn it, all these years I've tried to invest in Tencent... and failed!"

"Want to invest in real estate... but no money!"

"I want to start a small business... but I don't have time!"

"Wanted to invest in the stock market... but lost money?"

"Everything, everything is because the progress of everything in this world seems to have been accelerated by five, six, seven, or eight years!!!"

"Luxury cars, villas, luxury cars—nothing like that. We're poor!!!"

In a fit of rage, Chen Qi crushed the Nokia phone in his hand.

"Uh..."

Xu San, who followed Xu Xiang in, was completely dumbfounded when he saw this scene.

"Xu Xiang, your phone was damaged during this operation. Get me a new iPhone 3G!"

Chen Qi pointed to the press conference on the television and said.

"W-what? Dad, I clearly saw Qi-ge crush the phone himself!"

22-year-old Xu San's eyes widened in surprise.

"Ok?"

Chen Qi raised an eyebrow and looked over.

"Uh... Hey, Qi-ge is right. I was saying, Dad, get me one too. By the way, Qi-ge, I have a few female college classmates getting together tonight, and we need a handsome guy to organize the party. Want to come along?"

20-year-old Xu Si walked up with a smile and put his arm around Chen Qi's shoulder.

"Oh? How's the quality? Do you have any photos?"

Chen Qi's eyes lit up immediately.

"I have photos. When you brought me the computer that time, Linlin, the school's junior beauty queen, was there too. You've seen her!"

Xu Si revealed a knowing smile that all men would understand.

"Hey, Si'er, I've always said you understand me best. I heard you've infiltrated the girls' dormitory QQ group at your school? Can you add me in?"

A smile immediately appeared on Chen Qi's face, and his anger vanished completely.

"No problem. Although I haven't become a group admin yet, I already have the authority to invite people..."

Xu Si immediately laughed.

"Ahem..."

Just then, Xu Xiang's coughing suddenly came from the side.

"Xu Xiang, is something wrong with your health? If so, you need to rest and recover properly. You can't afford any problems. If there's a serious issue, I'll set off immediately to resolve it!"

Chen Qi frowned and asked immediately.

"Hehe, there's nothing seriously wrong. With you by my side helping me all these years, I've actually had a lot more free time and am in great health!"

Xu Xiang looked much older than when we first met 14 years ago, his hair was all white, but he seemed to be in better spirits. He chuckled.

"Ah That's good!"

Chen Qi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In the original novel, Xu Xiang could be said to have worked himself to death. He established a "temporary worker system" for Feng Baobao, making her a temporary worker.

However, in order to protect Feng Baobao, Lu Bei, as a temporary worker, basically had to use his own connections to complete many of the tricky tasks he faced.

Some of them were even completed by Xu Xiang himself.

This is why Xu Xiang, who was meticulously crafted to "reverse the eight directions" in the original novel, died in his 70s due to poor health.

But now that Chen Qi is here, things are completely different.

"Third son, fourth son, you two go down first. I have something to talk to your brother Qi and Bao Bao!"

Xu Xiang looked at his two sons and said.

"Oh!"

"All right!"

Xu San and Xu Si exchanged a glance, nodded, and left the room. They were used to this kind of situation.

"what's up?"

Chen Qi frowned and looked at Xu Xiang. What Xu Xiang could do to make his two trusted sons leave must be no small matter.

"Chen Qi, it's been 14 years since I joined Nadutong and brought you and Awu to join the company, hasn't it?"

Xu Xiang went to the desk next to Feng Baobao, who was engrossed in playing World of Warcraft on the computer, and sat down there.

"Wait a minute, you little rascal, I'll talk to you after I finish this raid!"

Wearing headphones, Feng Baobao said something without turning her head, then focused intently on typing and controlling the mouse.

This scene made Chen Qi's eyelids twitch.

"You're running a gold farming group again! I told you, even if that weapon drops today, I won't buy it for you with my game time!!!"

Chen Qi couldn't help but shout.

"I know, I had a feeling I wouldn't be able to go today. I'm just trying to earn some money!"

Feng Baobao waved her hand.

"suck..."

Chen Qi took a deep breath to calm the surging serpent power in his Ren and Du meridians, telling himself, 'This is my bloodline, don't get angry.'

"Uh, right, it's been 14 years. Xu Xiang, continue!"

Chen Qi snapped out of his daze and realized that Xu Xiang was looking at him with a smile. He immediately forced a smile and gestured for Xu Xiang to continue.

Chapter Eight: The Source of Qi Appears!

"Chen Qi, your contributions to the company, to me, and to A Wu over the past 14 years have been enormous. I created the temporary worker position for A Wu, and after Lu Bei piloted it first with good results, all the major regions are now following suit, have found their own temporary workers, and have all made great contributions!"

Xu Xiang said.

"I understand all of that, Xu Xiang, get to the point!"

Chen Qi looked at Xu Xiang and said.

"Actually, I came here today for two reasons!"

Xu Xiang nodded.

"These two things must be very important, right? Just say it!"

Chen Qi frowned slightly.

"Both things are about you and A-Wu. First, it's about you, Chen Qi. Chairman Zhao has asked me about your identity three times already. There's only one way to be a temporary worker. It's very difficult for me to hide your information, and now I'm afraid there's no way to avoid it anymore!"

Xu Xiang said seriously.

"...Didn't we know this would happen sooner or later? We discussed it five years ago, remember?"

Chen Qi paused for a moment before speaking.

"Of course I remember, so this time I made a special trip to headquarters to speak privately with Chairman Zhao about your situation with Liu Ku Xian Zei, and also revealed some information about Liu Ku Xian Zei to him!"

Xu Xiang nodded.

This was something Chen Qi and Xu Xiang had discussed five years ago.

Even the Six Treasures Immortal Thief can live a young and unchanging life. There would be absolutely no problem in telling Chairman Zhao that Chen Qi is the successor of the Six Treasures Immortal Thief.

Moreover, the Six Treasures Immortal Thief is one of the Eight Extraordinary Skills. According to Xu Xiang, Chairman Zhao is deeply trusted by the country and has been given full authority to maintain stability in the world of supernatural beings.

What Chairman Zhao wants is stability.

The Eight Extraordinary Skills were the root cause of the Jia Shen Rebellion. Exposing them to Chairman Zhao and letting him make a choice is the best strategy.

"What did Mr. Zhao say?"

Chen Qi raised an eyebrow.

"Just as we predicted, Chairman Zhao doesn't want your identity as a possessor of the Eight Extraordinary Skills to be exposed and cause chaos in the world of supernatural beings again. So he agreed to create a top-secret file for you and use his power to help you build a better identity in the future, but there are conditions!"

Chairman Zhao said.

"What conditions?"

Chen Qi asked.

"First of all, unless the company agrees, you must not reveal your identity as the owner of the Eight Extraordinary Skills!"

Xu Xiang said.

"Yes, the country has opened up now, and times have changed..."

Chen Qi neither confirmed nor denied it.

"Furthermore, your identity will be top secret. Even at headquarters, only Chairman Zhao will be able to see your file. You will need to conceal yourself, avoid contact with ordinary employees, report directly to me, and become an asset to the company!"

Xu Xiang said.

"Isn't this just like having temporary workers? Congratulations, Xu Xiang. Who outside doesn't know that temporary workers have become your personal armed force? Now you have another one, don't you?"

Chen Qi grinned.

"No, there are differences. Temporary workers only accept tasks assigned by our regional managers; headquarters won't directly intervene. But you..."

Xu Xiang paused for a moment after saying this.

"I'm to accept a mission from headquarters?"

Chen Qi was somewhat surprised; this situation was beyond his expectations.

"Yes, but don't worry. Because of the top-secret file that Chairman Zhao set up for you, besides me, only Chairman Zhao can give you tasks. So you're destined to have few tasks, and you might not even be used!"

"After all, what Chairman Zhao is more worried about is that the Eight Extraordinary Techniques will cause trouble again!"

Xu Xiang immediately explained.