The Invincible Supreme Medical God

Just as Ma Kong was about to raise a question, the door opened again, and his father walked in. In his hand was a golden Memory Stone, specifically designed for carrying coins. He handed it to Yan Xiaobao, then placed the cultivation stone into the old man's outstretched hand.

The transaction was complete, and both Yan Xiaobao and the family leader were satisfied with what they had obtained. Despite feeling a twinge of guilt for the substantial price he had secured, Yan Xiaobao reassured himself that he hadn't pushed his friend's family into poverty. He understood that the family possessed an astonishing amount of liquid assets and wasn't financially struggling. After waiting a moment, Yan Xiaobao noticed that Ma Kong had yet to mention his plans for faction creation, and he wondered whether he should bring it up to the family leader now.

"What is it that you two children want to talk to me about?" the family leader suddenly asked. Ma Kong and Yan Xiaobao were both shocked by his words. Clearing their throats, the two friends hesitated, though Yan Xiaobao hoped to begin the conversation. He felt it wasn't his place to be the first to ask. Fortunately, Ma Kong seemed to agree, stepping forward. "Father," he said, as the elder man's curious gaze shifted between Yan Xiaobao and Ma Kong.

"Yan Xiaobao plans to establish a new faction within Muchuan City. He currently has the Black Lion Team and intends to seek support from the Black Market Auction House. He will do everything possible to gain the City Lord's backing, and thus also Zhan Weisheng's support." The elder didn't appear surprised. At the mention of Yan Xiaobao's intention to collaborate with the City Lord, he merely raised an eyebrow but remained silent for a while afterward. "What is your goal? What do you aim to achieve?" the elder finally asked. Ma Kong opened his mouth to answer but quickly realized he hadn't yet heard Yan Xiaobao's true ambitions. Watching the elder man, Yan Xiaobao's handsome face revealed a trace of an insidious smile. As he recalled the tear-streaked faces of Wang Julong and Deng Wu, his blue eyes turned crimson, radiating a murderous intent that surged through his soul. This transformation startled the Ma Clan Leader, who was forced to take a step back as the fiery killing intent struck him. However, amidst his emotions, Yan Xiaobao quickly regained his previous composure, his serene blue eyes now smiling warmly. "I have some issues to settle with the Third Prince," he admitted candidly. "My goal is to ensure the Third Prince never ascends the throne—ideally, I'll soon see him buried permanently, seven feet underground. Officially, I simply want to create my own faction because I dislike being controlled by others." Yan Xiaobao was forthright in answering the family leader's unexpected question. Suddenly, hearty laughter erupted from the elder's chest as he gazed at Yan Xiaobao with approval. "Well done!" he exclaimed joyfully. "I never imagined you as someone who would falter under pressure and stay down."

Hearing his words, Yan Xiaobao breathed a sigh of relief. He knew revealing the truth had been a significant gamble, but Ma Kong hailed from Liluo City. Despite his previous support of the City Lord, he remained friendly with both the Deng Family and Wang Family. Witnessing their family members slaughtered one by one had undoubtedly caused immense pain, fueling his desire for vengeance.

"Thank you. Once I find a suitable place to settle, I'll send someone over," Yan Xiaobao said, bowing slightly to the Ma Clan Leader. Lady Ma returned the gesture with a small bow of her own. Yan Xiaobao's bowing gesture signaled his genuine intention to follow through. Feeling satisfied, the Ma Clan Leader nodded, and Yan Xiaobao excused himself. Ma Kong escorted him out of his family's luxurious mansion, and they promised to meet again in the future. Departing from the estate, Yan Xiaobao headed straight to the Rong twins' building, where he found Cai Jie and updated him on the events that had transpired. The prospect of sharing everything with Cai Jie excited him greatly. With the Ma Family willing to support him and his faction, leveraging both the Black Market Auction House and its insurance operations, Yan Xiaobao felt optimistic. Despite not fully understanding why, he looked forward to discussing these matters with Cai Jie.

Upon arriving at the residence, Yan Xiaobao soon encountered Deng Wu, waiting for him, while it appeared that Wang Julong had departed long ago. Though she had hugged him on his first day back, she seemed to have avoided Yan Xiaobao ever since. Meeting Yan Xiaobao's gaze, Deng Wu furrowed his brow and remarked, "I think this is the first time I've seen you alone since you returned." His tone carried no reproach, only a sense of curiosity as he spoke the truth. Glancing around to confirm no Golden Man was in sight, Deng Wu moved closer to Yan Xiaobao and quietly asked, "Does he like us? You know, does he have some sacred beast inside of him?"

Yan Xiaobao shrugged and shook his head. "I honestly don't know," he replied. "I asked Lan Feng, but he feels there's nothing unusual about him. Either he's exceptional at hiding his strength, or he's far more enigmatic than you and me." Yan Xiaobao paused for a moment, then said, "To be honest, I don't really understand him, but whenever I see him, there's this inexplicable feeling of brotherhood. It's actually quite strange. Maybe he's hiding some beast within himself," Yan Xiaobao agreed, though he wasn't entirely certain. He felt he should have noticed the beast if it truly existed.

"The Ma family will support us," Yan Xiaobao told Deng Wu when he had the opportunity. "With Gao Yan backing us, we now have all the information we need. Aside from the town's most influential noble families, we can be considered to have a truly solid foundation. Although their auction house isn't the only one in town, it's undeniably well-known. Furthermore, their insurance company holds a reputation far above previous levels. They're no longer merely merchants but have recently acquired a noble status as newly risen elites. I'm confident that, with their support, we will fare better."

Surveying the surroundings, Deng Wu nodded. "I want to help you with anything you need," Deng Wu said sincerely. "I can't tolerate what he's done. Unless I avenge my family, I'll never be able to move forward. I know it won't bring anyone back, but I know it'll be better if the ones responsible share in their fate."

Yan Xiaobao gently placed a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Don't worry," he said, "I will definitely need your assistance. Without you and Little Dragon, I can't handle the Third Prince. Not to mention we also need Wang Julong. This will probably take quite some time. Our faction needs to gain strength. We need to figure out a way to deal with the Third Prince that's either unnoticed or so formidable that when we kill him, no one dares oppose us. Just like when he murdered the First Prince's fiancée—no one dared to challenge the Third Prince."

Gratitude was evident in Deng Wu's eyes, and Yan Xiaobao smiled sadly. To see his once powerful and carefree friend now so stern and harsh felt wrong. "I need to find Cai Jie now, then we'll head out to look for an estate suitable for us. You should come with us; your input is valuable to me. I'm unsure about how to find a property in this city. Are there real estate agents here?" Yan Xiaobao walked toward the library as Deng Wu followed him.

"Real estate agents? What are those? I'm not sure what you're talking about, but buying a house in town isn't too difficult." Stroking his chin for a moment, Deng Wu chuckled, "Of course. I'll help you take a look, but our group is bound to attract attention. You alone draw notice, but with all of us and our unique hair colors together, seeing people's reactions will be amusing."

"Don't worry," Yan Xiaobao said with a smile. "If anything, it will make us memorable. People will recognize us better than if we blended in like everyone else," he said with a grin, sharing a laugh with Deng Wu. "I'm going to find Cai Jie. We'll be back soon," Yan Xiaobao said as he left Deng Wu, heading toward the small library where he had earlier left Cai Jie. Upon arriving, the library was empty except for Xu Yue. Cai Jie's book from earlier lay abandoned on the desk. Turning to it, Yan Xiaobao picked it up, curious to examine it, only to realize it was one he had read during his academy days.

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