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Chapter 488 Returning to the Chen Family, Reuniting with Uncle and Professor
Fang Cheng responded, then turned around and opened the door.

Lin Chuqiao, standing outside the door, was wearing a beige knit sweater and a pair of long jeans, a simple yet elegant look.

She had her head down, holding the room service card in her hand, seemingly browsing the hotel's breakfast menu.

"What would you like to eat? I just checked, and their Cantonese dim sum looks pretty good. I'll have the waiter bring it up later..."

As she spoke, she raised her eyes and her gaze fell on Fang Cheng's bare upper body, but she was slightly taken aback.

The morning light perfectly outlined the man's strong muscles and bronze skin.

Lin Chuqiao's gaze involuntarily slid over the broad chest, finally settling on the right arm that should have been wrapped in bandages.

"Your hand injury, how..."

Her cherry lips parted slightly, and a look of disbelief and surprise flashed in her eyes.

Fang Cheng's right arm was now completely smooth and new, showing no trace of the shocking injury he had suffered yesterday.

It seems that not even the slightest scar was left.

Under the sunlight, the skin seemed to radiate a faint golden glow, full of healthy vitality.

"It's no big deal."

Fang Cheng smiled nonchalantly and casually moved his right arm, demonstrating its full recovery and flexibility.

"As you know, I usually practice Qigong. I didn't sleep at all last night, focusing on circulating my Qi to speed up the healing of my wounds."

He paused, then added:
"Also, the ointment you bought really works. The combination of internal energy conditioning and the ointment as an adjunct treatment has resulted in a recovery that exceeded my expectations."

Fang Cheng's words were half true and half false, attributing the main therapeutic effects to the ointment.

Lin Chuqiao's eyes lit up upon hearing this, as if she had been praised to the core, and the corners of her lips couldn't help but turn up.

"Really, that's great!"

Although she still had some doubts, she did not delve into them.

After all, everyone has witnessed Fang Cheng's superhuman physical prowess.

It can already smash through a wall with a single punch, so its exaggerated recovery speed isn't too outrageous.

"Brother Cheng, let me check you out now."

Lin Chuqiao smiled sweetly, then walked up to Fang Cheng and stood almost next to him.

Fang Cheng could clearly smell the faint fragrance, as well as the unique aroma after a bath.

She stretched out her slender fingers and gently touched Fang Cheng's right arm, her fingertips gliding over his firm biceps.

The touch brought a faint, tingling sensation, causing Fang Cheng's heart to flutter slightly.

Lin Chuqiao's gaze was focused and serious, as if she were really examining his injuries carefully.

"Hmm... Although it looks better, there's no guarantee there aren't any hidden injuries."

"It's best to apply the ointment a few more times to consolidate the treatment and avoid any long-term effects."

Lin Chuqiao murmured softly, her fingertips still gently resting on Fang Cheng's right arm.

Fang Cheng looked at the pretty face so close to his, and at those eyes that shone brightly in the morning light.

A ray of morning light fell on her soft hair, giving it a soft glow and making her look exceptionally gentle and approachable.

Seemingly noticing the man's gaze, a blush crept onto Lin Chuqiao's cheeks, and a hint of unwitting allure spread across her face.

The atmosphere subtly warmed up.

Just then, a loud voice rang out from outside the door.

"Cousin! Fang Cheng! The Chen family is calling!"

Pan Wendi's voice suddenly came from the living room, interrupting the inexplicable feelings that had arisen between the two.

Then came the clear, crisp voice of the lark, tinged with excitement:
"Hurry, there seems to be news about the professor and the crow!"

Fang Cheng and Lin Chuqiao were both taken aback, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.

"The Chen family is incredibly efficient! They found the person in less than a day?"

Fang Cheng raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Lin Chuqiao smiled slightly, took a half step back, and her expression returned to its usual calm:

"Let's go and see what news that young master Chen has brought."

The two quickly walked out of the bedroom and saw Pan Wendi holding up the microphone of the hotel room landline, waving it excitedly at them.

Fang Cheng stepped forward, took the phone, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Hey, Mr. Chen."

After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, Chen Xu'an's polite reply came through:
"Good morning, Mr. Bai. I apologize for disturbing you."

"Here's the thing, there's news about the two friends you asked me to find."

"Oh? So fast?"

Fang Cheng was slightly surprised.

Chen Xu'an chuckled softly on the other end of the phone, his tone slightly strange:
"It's quite a coincidence. Before we could even fully deploy our manpower to search, those two you mentioned... came to us on their own initiative early this morning."

Then, Chen Xu'an briefly recounted what had happened, while also stating that he was indeed trying his best to help Fang Cheng.

Since the big battle the day before yesterday, Chen Xu'an has barely had any rest, and has been extremely busy.

He had to deal with the backlog of company affairs while also stabilizing the turbulent morale of his family.

On the other hand, he also had to personally supervise his subordinates, communicate with relevant departments, and erase all traces of the Haoting Hotel incident.

At the same time, the Chen family mobilized their network of connections throughout Tiannan Province, and even the forces of several major underground gangs in Cuicheng, to search for the professor and Crow that Fang Cheng mentioned.

He had been busy all night and had basically finished arranging everything. He had just gotten home and was planning to catch up on some sleep.

Suddenly, a servant downstairs came to report that two guests had come to visit, specifically requesting to see the person in charge of the Chen family now.

Even more strangely, the two claimed that they could solve the witchcraft murder case that had been causing so much trouble for the Chen family.

Chen Xu'an felt a chill run down his spine, thinking that the "Bridge of Helplessness" had sent some expert to provide support.

He dared not delay and immediately went downstairs to receive him personally.

It turned out that the two people who came looked somewhat familiar.

He had a long, thin face, unkempt long hair and a beard, and looked unruly.

The other one wore black-rimmed glasses and had a refined demeanor like a university professor.

The more Chen Xu'an looked at them, the more he felt that the two people matched Fang Cheng's description perfectly.

He dared not make a sound, and only used words to temporarily calm the two of them, pretending that he needed to go upstairs to ask his grandmother for permission, and then quickly dialed the phone number that Fang Cheng had left for him.

"...That's roughly how it is."

Chen Xu'an summarized over the phone, then paused and cautiously asked for instructions:
"However, I'm not entirely sure if this is the person you're looking for. I'd appreciate it if you could come here in person, Mr. Bai, to confirm it."

After listening, Fang Cheng nodded immediately without any hesitation:

"Okay, we're coming right now."

After exchanging a few words, they put the microphone back on the landline.

Lin Chuqiao, Pan Wendi, and Bai Ling all turned their attention to him, their faces filled with anticipation.

"How about it?"

Lin Chuqiao asked softly.

Fang Cheng's expression was also somewhat strange:
"The people have indeed been found, but they came to us on their own."

"what……"

Lin Chuqiao and the others were all taken aback upon hearing this, their faces showing confusion.

Fang Cheng didn't explain further, he simply waved his hand:
"They are at the Chen Family Manor now, we'll be there right away."

After saying that, she turned around and went back to her bedroom, quickly putting on her clothes.

Seeing this, everyone forgot about breakfast and immediately set off to find out what was going on at the Chen family's house.

The car sped through the city center of Cuicheng during the morning rush hour.

Half an hour later, the black extended Lincoln finally came to a slow stop in front of the carved gate of the Chen family manor.

This ancient mansion, which has weathered many storms, appears even more majestic in the morning light.

Unlike the cold and somber atmosphere when Fang Cheng and his group visited last time, the atmosphere at the Chen family manor was noticeably more relaxed now. Although security at the entrance remained tight, there was less tension and more order.

The bloodshed and carnage of that night seemed to have been washed away long ago.

Fang Cheng got out of the car and looked up at the tightly closed gate.

"Mr. Bai, Miss Chu, you've finally arrived!"

The door opened immediately, and the waiting butler, Li Tiansheng, was the first to come out to greet them.

He had obvious dark circles under his eyes, but he was in high spirits.

Since being bewitched by Xuanzhen that night and then knocked unconscious by Pan Wendi, he slept for almost a whole day. Now that the curse has been lifted, he has returned to normal.

Upon seeing Fang Cheng and his group, the old butler immediately smiled with relief and quickly stepped forward to greet them.

"Thank you for your hard work, Butler Li."

Lin Chuqiao nodded to Li Tiansheng in greeting, her words carrying a hint of politeness.

"Not at all, Mr. Bai and Miss Chu are the ones who have worked hard."

Li Tiansheng waved his hands repeatedly, adopting a very humble posture.

Clearly, he had heard from others that the "Chen Hongye" who had been resurrected that night was the one who was killed by Fang Cheng and his group.

Furthermore, they successfully averted the annihilation crisis that had befallen the Chen family, thus filling them with awe and reverence.

Li Tiansheng then stepped aside and gestured inside.

"Those two distinguished guests have been waiting in the living room for quite some time, and our second young master is personally keeping them company."

"Thank you, Steward Li."

Fang Cheng nodded and asked him to lead the way.

The group walked through the quiet courtyard and arrived at the main hall of the mansion.

In the living room, the windows were bright and the furniture was spotless. Sunlight streamed through the glass and fell on the mahogany furniture.

The air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood and a hint of delicate tea aroma.

As soon as Fang Cheng stepped into the living room, his gaze fell directly on the sofa area.

There, Chen Xu'an was talking to two people.

One of them was slightly thin, with long hair casually draped over his shoulders.

Even after being groomed, it still retains a touch of unruly messiness.

He was wearing a dark jacket, turned to the side, and talking to the man next to him with his head down.

"uncle?"

Fang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and he recognized the figure from behind at first glance.

Before he could even greet them, Bailing, who had also clearly seen the two of them, couldn't contain her excitement and blurted out:

"Crow, Professor!"

The crisp shout instantly echoed throughout the living room, interrupting the previous whispered conversation.

The two men on the sofa stopped abruptly and turned around abruptly.

What came into Fang Cheng's view was his uncle's extremely familiar face.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Li Dingjian's eyes instantly flashed with intense surprise and disbelief:

"Acheng? What are you doing here?!"

He practically jumped up, so excited that he waved his arms and legs, almost knocking over the coffee table next to him.

The other man beside him, wearing black-rimmed glasses and exuding a refined air, was none other than "Professor" Ye Zhiren.

His face showed obvious surprise, followed by a complex glint in his eyes.

"Mr. Bai, Miss Chu, you've arrived!"

Chen Xu'an, beaming, strode forward, leading Fang Cheng and the others to the sofa as he introduced them:

"These two are the guests I mentioned earlier."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chen."

Lin Chuqiao nodded to Chen Xu'an, a polite smile playing on her lips.

Li Dingjian and Ye Zhiren looked at Fang Cheng and the others, then at Chen Xu'an, their eyes filled with incomprehension and doubt.

They clearly didn't understand how Fang Cheng, Lin Chuqiao, and the others could have any connection with the Chen family and receive such courtesy.

“Crow, Professor.”

Fang Cheng quickly regained his composure, pretending not to be very familiar with the place, and stepped forward to greet them, saying, "We meet again."

"What are you doing here, kid?"

Li Dingjian rushed over and hugged Fang Cheng tightly, patting him hard on the back and repeatedly asking:
"Were you in any danger? Do your family members know?"

"I am fine."

Fang Cheng felt a warmth in his eyes as he experienced this long-lost family affection.

He felt a little helpless; how could the uncle be less mature than his nephew?

Li Dingjian was not stupid; after his initial excitement, he quickly realized that the occasion was inappropriate.

He coughed a few times to calm himself down and released his grip on Fang Cheng.

Pan Wendi stood to the side, stroking his chin, watching this clumsy "family reunion" drama with great interest.

Chen Xu'an wisely refrained from interrupting and waved for Li Tiansheng and the servants to leave.

Although he was curious about the identities of the people in front of him, he knew his limits and understood that it was best not to pry into matters involving privacy.

Seeing that his uncle had calmed down, Fang Cheng then asked in return:
“Crow, I’ve been calling you from Dongdu, why didn’t you answer? I thought something had happened to you, so I specially brought Bailing and the others to Tiannan Province to meet you.”

Upon hearing this, Li Dingjian hesitated for a moment and glanced at Ye Zhiren beside him.

Ye Zhiren nodded slightly, indicating that it was alright.

"Well, it's a long story."

Li Dingjian sighed, the joy on his face fading slightly, replaced by a look of solemnity:
"The professor and I came to Tiannan this time to investigate a traitor from seventeen years ago."

“Following the clues, we went to a village in Siam where there was no signal at all, which is why you didn’t receive your call.”

He paused, wiped his face, and continued:

“We had just finished our business in Siam when we rushed back to Cuicheng by sneaking across the border, ready to eradicate all traces left by that traitor.”

At this point, Li Dingjian's expression suddenly changed. He grabbed Fang Cheng's arm warily and lowered his voice to warn him:
"That guy is really weird!"

"He has no physical form at all. He's like an evil spirit, parasitizing the Chen family and causing trouble. His methods are insidious and bizarre, and he appears and disappears unpredictably. You must be very careful."

Bai Ling, listening nearby, chuckled and playfully pumped her fist.
"Crow, don't worry, that old monster has been dealt with by Boss White Ghost, his soul has been scattered!"

Li Dingjian and Ye Zhiren were both taken aback upon hearing this.

They stared at Fang Cheng in astonishment, their eyes widening in surprise, followed by a realization, as if the mystery in their hearts had finally been solved.

"did you mean……"

Li Dingjian asked in a trembling voice:
"That night, was it you who severely injured Xuanzhen's soul in the mystical realm?"

Fang Cheng nodded and said:
"Yes, Xuanzhen not only suffered severe damage to his soul, but has also completely perished."

"what?"

Li Dingjian gasped.

He knew all too well how troublesome Xuanzhen was, this old ghost, and he never expected that Fang Cheng would be able to deal with this old monster all by himself.

Ye Zhiren then stood up, his eyes fixed on Fang Cheng, and asked in a slightly hurried voice:
"How did you manage to do that? Did he eventually ask someone for help?"

"He did ask for help."

Fang Cheng was slightly taken aback, then looked at the other person with a calm gaze:

"But it was no use. Before that person could even show himself, I broke the spatial passage."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhiren's pupils constricted sharply, and his face showed even greater shock.

(End of this chapter)