Become the Emperor of Man by starting from the Qiyun entry

Chapter 671 Fang Xinran's medical luck, Chu Wujiang plans to kill two birds with one stone, playing the long game to catch the big fish
Fate will resonate.

Fang Xinran seemed to sense Fang Xiaoran's decision and her heart suddenly stopped.

The eldest brother did not die and made an important decision.

The impact of this decision is very bad.

Otherwise she wouldn't feel so sad and heartbroken.

Important moments in this world often depend on a single instant. Once a wrong decision is made, it cannot be undone even if more time is spent.

The choices made by the Human Emperor in his later years created the Great Yong Dynasty, which has survived to this day and attempts to settle accounts with the past merits and demerits of the human race.

Father, what should I do?
Fang Xinran covered her heart and her ears were ringing.

The doctors accompanying Xinglin were shocked when they saw this and shouted:
"Master Medical Immortal, Master Medical Immortal?"

Fang Xinran turned a deaf ear and just waved his hand, asking everyone to leave.

"Today's consultation ends now."

The patients showed rare tolerance and understanding, and shouted:
"Master Medical Immortal, go and have a rest."

"You must be exhausted."

"May the Taoist Master bless you!"

Most people in the north believe in Taoism, and they also go to Taoist temples to see doctors. However, Xinglin recently sent Fang Xinran, who joined the Hero Army and followed the army.

These days, she treated the soldiers of the Hero Army while coming to Tianyou City to provide free medical treatment.

She saw more than three hundred patients every day, treating civilians and soldiers in a high-speed assembly line manner. She could understand most of the diseases with just one look.

The gentry, citizens, and even low-ranking officials in Tianyou City had never seen such a heavenly being, and they all came to Xinglin for help and medical treatment.

Fang Xinran directly put a plaque on the doorplate that said "pay if you have money and don't charge if you don't have money" and collected medical fees as the case may be, which won the hearts of the people in Yuzhou.

The local gentry and officials dared not refuse to pay.

Citizens, the lower class, will be given free medicine.

The people of Yuzhou have been plagued by evil spirits for years, gradually becoming demonized, and many diseases have spread as a result. In a sense, they are all patients.

Most of the gentry here were also soldiers or officers who had changed careers, and their health was in terrible condition.

Before coming to Yuzhou, Fang Xinran used his promoted [Medical Immortal] luck to improve the existing exorcism powder, and the effect was very good.

It is impossible to cure the stubborn illness of the prison state, but it can greatly reduce the complications and the pain of the patients.

The name of the Medical Immortal became famous overnight.

Fang Xinran remembered her father's order that she came here to do good deeds for the Fang family.

She silently prayed for her elder brother, and even gave up participating in the heroic army's expedition, and spent every day seeing patients.

Now the situation has finally come.

Fang Xinran tried to ask her father what she should do.
Not knowing what had happened to Fang Xiang, he did not answer her for a while.

She asked again and again.

Fang Xiang had been disconnected the entire time, as if he had entered some secret realm and had deliberately cut off contact in order to prevent anyone from sensing him.

Fang Xinran dismissed the guests and sat alone in the pharmacy in a daze, except for one instruction:
"The distribution of exorcism powder will proceed as usual."

The other doctors in Xinglin saluted and said:

"Yes, Master Medical Immortal!"

The exorcism powder she invented is distributed to residents regularly every day and spread to the surrounding areas.

King Qin and Huo Qiu Shui fully support increasing the production of the Exorcist Powder, but it is just a matter of mixing the medicinal materials, so it cannot be rolled out on a full scale yet.

Fang Xinran is not very strong, but he has a great career and his fame is rising rapidly in Tianyou City.

This is when the patients prayed for her.

Only her maid cares:
"Miss, are you feeling unwell?"

"How about I ask Imperial Doctor Hua to come and treat the illness?"

Imperial Doctor Hua accompanied the army on the expedition and brought a lot of doctors with him. Now, in the entire Tianyou City, the only one whose medical skills are better than the eldest lady is Imperial Doctor Hua.

Fang Xinran pursed her lips and shook her head:

"No, I just want to take a rest."

"No consultation today. Let another doctor take over."

The reputation of Xinglin cannot be destroyed. In the future, she will be the successor of Xinglin, managing all the doctors in the Tianming Dynasty, developing elixir research, and competing with Taoism.

"Yes, Miss!"

After Fang Xinran experienced the initial overreaction, she quickly adjusted her mind.

Father must be helping my eldest brother, that’s why I can’t contact him.

As long as father is around, my brother won't have any real problems.

Fang Xinran tried hard to convince herself.

Her guess was right.

Fang Xiaoran agreed to cooperate with the Pope, which could potentially elevate the Fang family to the level of a giant in the magic world, or it could lead to their fall into the abyss.

Fang Xiang is trying his best to stop Fang Xiaoran from falling completely.

[The rise of the devil is destiny. 】

[Xiao Ran, you can absorb the power of the magic, but you cannot become a magic puppet. ]

【As a father, I will help you in every way. 】

【Walk with the devil, don't fall into the abyss. 】

[My father can plot against Yuanshi Tianmo, and you can do the same. 】

Fang Xiaoran agreed to the Pope and decided to break through from the path of magic. This could not be a false agreement.

The Pope is not a fool, Fang Xiaoran can't deceive him.

As long as he opens his body and mind and accepts the dragon blood pool, he will absorb the power of magic and stimulate the chaotic immortal body in his body.

Fang Xiang has two sons, one has a heart with seven orifices, and the other has a chaotic immortal body. At the same time, Fang Xiang has the [Staff of the Abyss], which contains the [Chaos Divine Body].

It's such a coincidence, no one would believe it.

Fang Xiang understood that both of his sons might become the ones who should be afflicted, so he kept making plans to prepare for the future war.

But the development of the situation still exceeded expectations.

He couldn't bear to see his son fall into the abyss.

Fang Xiaoran said softly:
"Father, if I hesitate, how can I accomplish anything great?"

"I will not succumb to the evil god, nor will I let the Fang family fall into ruin."

Of course, he wants both the world and the Fang family.

If not, abandon the former.

have nothing to say.

Cultivate oneself, manage one's family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world.

If you have lost your own home, this country and the world will no longer be important to you.

Fang Xiaoran had no anger or hatred, he just calmly repeated the path he planned to take.

Fang Xiang said calmly:
"Xiao Ran, you are still very young, don't let yourself go to the extreme."

"The lifespan of a primordial spirit is a thousand years. Don't gamble everything on a temporary victory or defeat."

"The plan of Yuanshi Tianmo has its own father."

Fang Xiaoran nodded and said:

"Don't worry, father. I understand."

After understanding what he said, Fang Xiang fell silent for a while.

Now the difference is the roads.

Although Fang Xiaoran followed the Confucian path, he did not have much affection for Confucianism. As for the way of the sage, he just felt that it was the most suitable path for the development of the Fang family, so he followed it.

He values ​​family and doesn't care much about Taoist tradition.

Now he wants to protect his family, and since Confucianism is not enough, he chooses the path of magic.

Fang Xiaoran has no hatred towards the human race, and will not choose the path of evil to take revenge on Chu Wujiang. He is just using it as a stepping stone.

So he understood and did not stick to the Confucian position.

Seeing that his son insisted on his position, Fang Xiang stopped trying to persuade him and just whispered:

"Father can only help you so far."

Fang Xiaoran absorbed the dragon blood pool, and Fang Xiang helped him calm his mind, which played the role of the Nine Apertures Exquisite Heart.

Fang Xiang is in charge of the rear. Now he can only mobilize all his skills to assist his son and cannot split himself.

As a result, Fang Xinran could only guess secretly and could not get a response.

Just as she was calming down, the maid came back:
"Miss, a patient is here."

Fang Xinran frowned and said:

"Didn't I say goodbye?"

"No, Miss, he is His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu!"

Fang Xinran stood up suddenly.

Chu Wujiang brought Wang Nianchu to visit Xinglin.

"Miss Fang, are you all right?"

Fang Xinran calmed down, forced a smile, and bowed:
"I pay my respects to His Majesty the King of Chu."

Chu Wujiang quickly stepped forward to support Fang Xinran, with a warm smile on his face:
"Miss Fang, please don't be polite."

"I heard that you improved the exorcism powder and made great contributions to the people of Prison State."

Fang Xinran shook his head:
"My humble contribution is based on the foundation laid by our predecessors in the medical field. I don't deserve any praise."

"Your Majesty, what are you doing here?"

Warriors at the Yuanshen realm do not need doctors.

They have long been one with their bodies and souls, free from the troubles of disease, and can even grow back broken limbs.

This made her a little confused.

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"I do have something to ask Miss Fang."

"Miss Nianchu's soul spontaneously combusted. I rescued her, but her body still feels a little strange."

what?
Is this still alive?

When Fang Xinran saw such an exaggerated case, he instantly jumped in front of Wang Nianchu with burning eyes.

"Miss Fang?"

Wang Nianchu couldn't help but take a step back, feeling a little scared.

Fang Xinran bowed sincerely and said:
"I have never seen such a disease in my life, let alone survived it."

"Please let me check it out!"

Wang Nianchu nodded subconsciously:
"This is natural, no need to order."

As soon as Wang Nianchu agreed, Fang Xinran stepped forward and couldn't wait to release his true Qi, and the rejuvenating Qi penetrated into the other person's body through the air.

Miss Fang!
Wang Nianchu was surprised, but he didn't expect that after Fang Xinran obtained the luck of [Medical Immortal], he could check at an astonishing speed and gave a reply quickly:

"Your Highness, you have created a miracle."

Wang Nianchu didn't dare to move, but Chu Wujiang was the first to deny:
"There is no miracle. I am only concerned about Miss Nianchu's health..."

Fang Xinran has rich medical experience, which is beyond Chu Wujiang's reach.

Many things cannot be achieved just by luck, they only represent talent.

Chu Wujiang has talents related to medicine, but he does not have much time to realize his abilities, so he is naturally not as good as Fang Xinran.

After a quick check, she answered affirmatively:

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Miss Nianchu is fine and in good health."

"She just needs to drink some conditioning medicine, especially more sugar water."

Now Chu Wujiang asked:

"Drink sugar water?"

"Correct!"

Fang Xinran said confidently:

"Most martial arts masters rely on their vitality and the magic power, and often ignore material supplements."

"Miss Wang's spirit spontaneously combusted, damaging her foundation."

"Your Highness has used supreme means to restore his body, but he cannot create things out of thin air. He needs to drink more sugar water to replenish his body."

Fang happily talked freely.

Even though she was worried about her brother, she was still an excellent doctor when she met a patient and was focused on treating him.

"Sugar water is a good thing."

"Many poor people suffer from malnutrition, and drinking some sugar water can make them feel better."

"Come, Miss Wang, please have some."

Wang Nianchu took the nutritious sugar water specially made by Fang Xinran. After taking it, his body quickly absorbed the nutrients and a blush appeared on his face.

"Thank you, Doctor Fang."

"I feel much better."

After watching Fang Xinran's treatment process, Chu Wujiang admired from the bottom of his heart:

"Miss Fang's reputation as a medical genius is indeed well-deserved."

"This king admires you."

"If Miss Fang needs any help in drug development, please feel free to ask."

Fang Xinran didn't care about these compliments, but just asked in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, you are here for such a small matter, right?"

"Please explain clearly, Your Highness."

How clever.

Fang's arrangements for his children's education and career are all top-notch.

It’s a pity that Yuanshi Tianmo’s every move, coupled with the anomalies of heaven and earth, forced the Fang family into a desperate situation.

Chu Wujiang said with a smile:
"Please ask Miss Fang to dismiss the attendants."

Wang Nianchu bowed directly and said:

"Thank you for your treatment, Doctor Fang. I will take my leave now."

"Peony, please step back."

Fang Xinran's maids are not only maids, but also apprentices in the medical clinic. Their names are mainly based on Chinese herbal medicines, such as peony, cinnabar, almond and so on.

Shaoyao showed hesitation and asked in a low voice:
"Miss, do you need to notify Doctor Hua?"

"He is an imperial physician, maybe he can help with difficult and complicated diseases."

This maid was not a senior servant trained by the Fang family for generations, but an orphan that Fang Xinran rescued when he went to the charity home for free medical treatment when she was a child.

Later, the orphan came to the prime minister's residence and begged to follow him.
She has deep feelings for the eldest lady, especially since Fang Xinran is taking the path of accumulating merit for the family.

Fang Xinran's reputation as a medical genius was not earned for nothing. He often traveled around to provide free medical services and enjoyed a high reputation in Tianjing.

So Shaoyao was worried that the eldest lady would encounter the big bad wolf.

But Fang Xinran resolutely refused:
"Need not."

"I can't solve the problem now, and neither can Doctor Hua."

After obtaining the luck of a medical immortal, Fang Xinran became more confident in the field of medicine, and at the same time he was also helping Shaoyao cover up.

"Yes, Miss."

Shaoyao had no choice but to leave, put on the mute button, and close the doors and windows.

The pharmacy was once a normal place, but now it was a place where only a man and a woman were alone in one room.

Chu Wujiang said thoughtfully: "Miss Fang's maid is really loyal."

Fang Xinran bowed and apologized:

"Peony and I are like sisters."

"Your Highness, please be magnanimous and forgive her little thoughts."

Chu Wujiang waved his hand:
"What is there for this king to be angry about?"

Fang Xinran said quickly:
"That little girl is so bold, I don't know the prince is coming..."

Chu Wujiang stopped beating around the bush and said frankly:

"During this war, this king met a man."

"He is related to the Fang family."

Fang Xinran's heart tightened, and she asked with fantasy in her heart:

"My Lord, who is he?"

"Fang Fusheng."

Fang Xinran immediately retorted:

"Impossible, the third brother is dead!"

"Did the prince encounter a fake villain?"

This is also the Fang family's open separation.

Chu Wujiang signaled Fang Xinran to calm down, and then took out a treasure from the Qiankun Gourd - the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart.

The heart is still beating.

It is worthy of being the most valuable variety in Orange Daoyun.

Fang Xinran's eyes instantly turned red:
"My Lord, how did he die?"

Chu Wujiang said softly:

"Whether he is Fang Fusheng or not, this prince is not sure."

"In this war, he was used as a sacrifice by Bai Ge to summon the Evil Emperor."

"The Evil Emperor devoured Fang Fusheng and became extremely powerful, but was eventually killed by this king."

"This exquisite heart with seven orifices is the spoils of war that we left behind."

Fang Xinran's heart finally died.

If the eldest brother were still alive, he would definitely not be the same as before.

She felt her blood freeze in an instant and her mind went blank.

Be calm and think.

The Fang family would never admit this.

Fang Xinran said resolutely:

"Your Majesty, this is definitely not the third brother, nor can it be the eldest brother."

"He might have been forged by the Evil Emperor."

The Fang family denied any connection and would never take the initiative to ask for the Seven-Aperture Heart.

It cannot be said that the legitimate son of the Fang family surrendered to the evil god's court and was used as a sacrifice to summon the evil spirit emperor. Even the prime minister could not bear all these crimes.

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"It doesn't matter whether it's fake or real."

"I still feel regretful that I failed to save the man who was used as a sacrifice by the royal court."

"This exquisite heart with seven orifices should be given to the Fang family."

what?
Who would give away such a treasure?
Chu Wujiang is certainly not generous, but he has a [Nine-Aperture Exquisite Heart] in his body. No matter where this Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart goes, it cannot escape the Five Finger Mountain of Tathagata Buddha.

He was more like fishing.

Now that Fang Xiaoran has escaped, he must have some connection with the Fang family. If they get the Seven-Aperture Heart back, will they refine it again and install it back for him?
Totally possible.

Then Chu Wujiang could take advantage of the resonance of the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Heart and cheat him out of a lot of money.

This is like killing two birds with one stone.

Chu Wujiang decided to be generous and said he would give it to the Fang family.

Fang Xinran quickly refused:

"no!"

"The Fang family cannot have such a treasure. It is just the prince's spoils of war."

"It has nothing to do with the Fang family. The Fang family has no right to claim this heart."

"Please take it, Your Majesty."

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"Ms. Fang, please speak frankly."

"This prince has no intention of holding the Fang family responsible."

"Fang Xiang has made great contributions to the country and has been instrumental in exterminating the evil spirit. It would be inappropriate to care about the Fang family's responsibility."

"This Seven-Aperture Delicate Heart requires a transplant operation. The Fang family should master more rigorous techniques to create a peerless genius for the human race."

"So I plan to sell it to the Fang family as a normal transaction. The Fang family just needs to offer a price."

Chu Wujiang did not keep the Seven-Aperture Heart because he wanted to use it for fishing and kill two birds with one stone, and also because it was very complicated to transplant.

He really doesn't have this technology, and if he gives it to his subordinates, it will easily cause rejection reactions.

Fang Xinran is extremely politically sensitive and continued to deny:
"Your Majesty is wrong."

"The Fang family really has nothing to do with this Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart."

"Perhaps it was forged by the Evil Emperor in order to instigate civil strife among the human race."

Fang happily accepted the standard aristocratic family education, which was not to cultivate a good person, but to teach people how to be flawless and not to be caught by others.

The official statements are all different.

Even if Chu Wujiang said that he would not pursue the matter of Fang family members defecting to the evil god, she would never admit it.

Did the King of Chu come to me specifically to find a breakthrough?

We must not let him succeed.

This was Fang Xinran’s reaction.

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"Well, since the Fang family doesn't want it, I'll just auction it off."

“There’s always someone who wants it.”

"and many more!"

"Your Majesty, I want this exquisite heart with seven orifices."

Fang Xinran's obsession finally overcame her reason at this moment.

She wanted this exquisite heart with seven orifices, which would be a trace left by her elder brother. If her elder brother came back, this heart could be returned to him.

I can perform the surgery on my brother myself, and the effect will be better and there will be no rejection reaction.

Fang Xinran added:

"It's what I want, it has nothing to do with the Fang family."

Now she can't contact her father. If Chu Wujiang takes it away for auction, it will be disadvantageous to the other family. She might as well buy it herself.

As for the cost, if it can be purchased at a reasonable price, the Fang family will provide some resources.

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"That's fine too."

"What price is Miss Fang going to offer?"

“This is not ordinary stuff.”

Fang Xinran's breathing quickened, and after pacing back and forth, he said:
"Medicine King Cauldron, Soul-Resurrection Lamp, and Hanging Pot Seal!"

Xinglin's inheritance consists of three sets, which they will award in advance to the disciples who have the greatest hope of inheriting the title of Bian Que.

Fang Xinran gritted his teeth and said:

"I don't have so many treasures on hand."

"Your Highness can choose any two of these three items as collateral. What do you think?"

Fang Xinran couldn't sell these three treasures in exchange for the Seven-Aperture Heart.

Otherwise Xinglin will hold you accountable.

Each of the three items mentioned above is a secret treasure of orange luck, containing powerful medical luck.

Xinglin is divided into three major factions, and each faction has elders. Only the successor recognized by them will be given one of the items.

If everyone has one, the medical community will compete to see who will be the next generation's successor.

But Fang Xinran possessed the luck of the "Medical Immortal" and was directly recognized by the three major factions. The competition ended before it even began.

The name of Bian Que belongs to her.

But she couldn't sell these treasures, she could only mortgage them, and she couldn't let the elders find out.

Using two pieces of fortune-telling secret treasures as collateral, he first bought the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart on credit.

This is Fang Xinran’s plan.

Chu Wujiang agreed very readily:

"Okay, Miss Fang, you can take out any two items you want."

"It's no use keeping it around."

Fang Xinran quickly thanked him:

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Afterwards, Fang happily took out the [Medicine King Cauldron] and the [Resurrection Lamp].

Yaowang Ding is one of the very few cauldrons that can refine elixirs, except for the Taoist sect.

The Soul-Restoring Lamp is also known as the Life-Extending Lamp. As long as a person is not dead, lighting this magic lamp can extend their life a little.

As for the Xuanhu Seal, he could command the entire medical community to serve him.

Fang Xinran thought about it and decided that he couldn't hand over the most important token, so he took out the two treasures. Chu Wujiang also happily handed over the Seven-Aperture Heart.

It really is the eldest brother’s heart.

Fang Xinran took the heart, looking a little dazed, not at all like the smart person she had just been.

Chu Wujiang simply made some protective marks on the two treasures and planned to turn around and leave.

"and many more!"

"What does this mean, Your Majesty?"

Fang Xinran woke up as if from a dream. Why did he leave without taking the treasure?

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"The transaction of the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart is completed. Now it is my reward."

"Miss Fang went out with the Heroic Army and saved countless soldiers' lives."

"This will be Miss Fang's reward."

Fang Xinran quickly refused:

"Your Highness is wrong. My medical skills are not worth this much money."

Chu Wujiang said simply:

"If the king says it's worth it, then it's worth it."

"Besides, what's the use of keeping these two treasures in my hands?"

"Why not let Miss Fang use her ability to cure illnesses and save lives."

Chu Wujiang still has a lot of orange luck. He doesn't think highly of small luck like medical luck and has no time to study medicine.

It would be better to let Fang Xinran work hard on research and serve the people of the world.

"and many more."

Unexpectedly, Fang Xinran was still unwilling to accept this favor.

"Two pieces of fortune secret treasures cannot match the value of the Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart."

"I will definitely repay the prince's kindness."

"Whatever the conditions."

Chu Wujiang showed a playful smile:

"Is this true?"

Fang Xinran recalled the tragedy of being rejected last time she intended to devote herself to him, and nodded vigorously:
"As the prince commands."

Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"Don't worry, I've never been someone who would repay a favor for nothing."

"It's just that I'm collecting some special fates. If Miss Fang doesn't mind, you can let me take a look at them and use them to pay the final price."

"That's enough."

Chu Wujiang was killing two birds with one stone. He was clearly trying to play the long game and hook the big fish, but he also wanted to make a huge profit from the Fang family. Even with his thick skin, he still felt a little guilty.

I might as well pretend to be a good person and check Fang Xinran's fate.

Fang Xinran showed hesitation. Having one's fortune read by others was a serious matter. Chu Wujiang was the world's top master. It was very inappropriate to have one's fate read by him.

If this can be exchanged for the final payment, it can save the Fang family a lot of resources.

Fang Xinran gritted his teeth and agreed:

"Your Majesty, please take a look."

"it is good!"

Chu Wujiang was not polite either. He directly held Fang Xinran's hand through the air and tied the red line of destiny on his body directly to it.

hum!
Fang Xinran's hands suddenly began to burn, as if she was desperately resisting the red string of fate. She didn't want to be tied to anyone.

Chu Wujiang immediately mobilized the power of fate and nothingness to calm the red line on Fang Xinran's body, and said that it would be broken soon, and then he entered the core area of ​​the red line.

The heavenly book slowly unfolded at this time.

[Name: Fang Xinran]

[Medical luck: Look, listen, ask and feel (white), prescribe the right medicine for the right condition (blue), loyal heart and skillful hands (blue), identify all kinds of herbs (blue), pharmacology (blue), toxicology (blue), pathology (blue), immune to all poisons (purple), all things can be included in the prescription (purple), save the world with a pot of medicine (purple), medical immortal (orange)]

【Literary Luck: Never forget what you see (white), never neglect a single detail (blue), and use your mind for a hundred purposes (blue)】

[Romance: Forbidden Love (Black), No Fate (Black)]

Is she really not cheating?

Chu Wujiang looked at such a complete medical fortune, almost all of which were encompassed by one person, so it was only natural for him to advance to the level of a medical immortal.

Of course, skills can be honed.

Fang Xinran used the method of "one mind doing a hundred things", which is equivalent to having a hundred thoughts, and simultaneously kept a hundred progresses in mind, frantically learning all kinds of medical knowledge.

This is very tiring.

Chu Wujiang still doesn't like to have so many thoughts and work at the same time.

Fang Xinran hardly enjoyed himself at all. He put in a hundred times the effort and spent ten years to accumulate what most medical masters would have accumulated in hundreds of years.

Chu Wujiang understood and said softly:

"Miss Fang, please take care of yourself."

The next second Chu Wujiang chose to leave.

She is not the woman chosen by Taixu Illusion Realm.

Fang Xinran suddenly raised his head, looked at Chu Wujiang's receding figure, and whispered:

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu."

Apart from her relatives, this was the first man who could leave such a ripple in her heart.

(End of this chapter)