You were made to take the blame and go to jail, but you weren't made a master of both medicine

next day!

Ye Chen dispatched a private plane to send Qin Ran and Ji Ruyan back to Xijing.

Upon arriving in Xijing, Qin Ran and Ji Ruyan prepared to part ways.

Before leaving, Qin Ran reminded him, "Why didn't you wear the amulet I gave you before?"

"I forgot."

"Don't forget next time. Always carry it with you. In the eyes of the demonic path, you are a traitor. They might very well target you. Better safe than sorry. You must be vigilant."

Ji Ruyan nodded: "I understand, I will be careful."

The two then parted ways.

Qin Ran returned home and chatted casually with Fu Xueru for a few minutes before the two went to their room.

After sweating profusely, Qin Ran hurriedly went to his room to cultivate.

Fu Xueru was pressed for time.

She needed to hurry back to the Southern Frontier, so she had to speed up her cultivation.

By the time the cultivation session ended, it was already the next morning.

Qin Ran stood up and felt full of energy.

The cultivation process is becoming increasingly painful.

However, after each training session, Qin Ran felt as if he had been reborn.

He felt his body was constantly being elevated.

Afterwards, Qin Ran took a shower, changed clothes, and went downstairs.

By this time, Fu Xueru had already prepared breakfast.

The two ate and chatted.

"Junior brother, if you don't have anything to do these days, don't run around. Just stay home and cultivate."

"I understand, I feel like I'm almost there."

"That would be perfect. I can't stay in inland cities for too long; I need to get back to southern Xinjiang." Fu Xueru looked at Qin Ran.

"Senior sister, if it really doesn't work out, I'll go to Southern Xinjiang with you and stay there for a while before coming back," Qin Ran grinned.

"That won't do. How can you come with me to southern Xinjiang?"

"Why can't I go with you?" Qin Ran asked.

"What do you think? If my subordinates knew about our relationship, what would they think? They would think I have a messy private life and questionable conduct."

"Just say I'm your boyfriend," Qin Ran said casually.

"That won't do either. How can I just take my boyfriend to southern Xinjiang like that?" Fu Xueru's expression became quite serious.

Qin Ran smiled.

It seems that Fu Xueru cares a lot about her reputation.

"Senior sister, I have a question for you."

"What's the problem?"

"The conditions in southern Xinjiang are so harsh, how could you endure it? You're so beautiful, so stunning, don't you even a little bit yearn for the bright lights and bustling city?"

Fu Xueru glanced at Qin Ran and said, "Superficial! Did my master impart all his cultivation to me just so I could indulge in the glitz and glamour of the city? Just like you, you have your mission, and I have mine."

Qin Ran gave a thumbs up: "Impressive, you're so aloof."

"Alright, stop joking around and hurry up and eat. After you finish eating, go back to your cultivation."

"oh."

After finishing his meal, Qin Ran went upstairs to meditate.

Time flew by and it was already afternoon.

Qin Ran drove to Tang Clan.

Upon learning that Qin Ran had arrived, Tang Da hurriedly went out to greet him: "Boss is here! Welcome, welcome!"

Now, Tang Da is no longer as reserved as before when facing Qin Ran.

He genuinely regarded Qin Ran as his leader.

"I'm free today, so I came to see you and also to ask how the surveillance of Zhou Jingshen is going?"

Tang Da replied, "Zhou Jingshen has already taken up his post at the Xijing Martial Arts Association, and hasn't made any moves yet. I'm still observing him."

Qin Ran nodded: "Keep a close eye on him, and notify me immediately if he makes any moves."

"Don't worry, boss, he can't escape my sharp eyes."

"Zhou Jingshen is doing well in Kyoto. He would never come to Xijing to serve as the president of the Martial Arts Association for no reason. The Zhou family is one of the most prestigious ancient martial arts families in China. Why would he lower himself to be the president of a martial arts association? There must be a reason." Qin Ran looked thoughtful.

"You mean he's definitely after you?"

"Yes, Zhou Jingshen is definitely after me. He knows how powerful I am, so I think he wouldn't dare to openly attack me. He'll probably resort to underhanded tactics behind the scenes, which is why I sent you to keep an eye on him."

Tang Da put on a ruthless expression: "If he dares to make a move, we'll take him out."

"Of course, as long as he makes a move, I will definitely send him to see Zhou Zhenshan so that the father and son can be reunited. The Zhou family, this ancient martial arts family, is nothing special. They are all show and no substance."

The two chatted idly like that.

It was getting late.

Tang Da then instructed the servants to prepare dinner.

Qin Ran also stayed.

The two brothers drank and chatted happily.

In Qin Ran's view, Tang Da was someone who shared his plight.

Because the Tang family was also wiped out by the demonic forces back then.

Qin Ran learned about her background from Tang Da.

Therefore, Qin Ran always treated him as a brother.

They will work together to fight against the evil forces in the future.

"Boss, I have a question for you."

"What's up?"

"Do you now completely consider Ji Ruyan as one of your own?" Tang Da asked.

Qin Ran smiled and said, "Why are you suddenly asking this question?"

"I just want to know what you think."

"We've fought side by side many times along the way, and now I completely consider her one of my own."

Tang Da nodded: "Okay."

After saying that, he took a sip of his drink.

Qin Ran looked at Tang Da: "Is there something you're trying to say?"

"I think we should always be wary of Ji Ruyan. I don't have a problem with her as a person; I'm just stating the facts," Tang Da said seriously.

"You think she's reformed now, but she was a member of the demonic path before, and she might return to it in the future."

Tang Da nodded: "Yes, that's what I think too. And have you ever thought about this? Ji Ruyan betrayed the Demonic Path, but the Demonic Path never killed her. Logically speaking, the Demonic Path would definitely kill a traitor and eliminate him completely, but the Demonic Path never made a move against her."

Qin Ran didn't reply; he looked thoughtful.

It must be said that Tang Da's analysis makes sense.

Tang Da added, "I think the Demonic Path is deliberately keeping her alive. When the opportunity arises, they will find Ji Ruyan and use her in various ways to betray you and deliver a fatal blow. That's why I say we must always be wary of Ji Ruyan. We should not have the heart to harm others, but we must not be without the heart to guard against others."

Qin Ran nodded repeatedly: "What you said makes some sense. We'll be more careful in the future, but we can't be too deliberate. We can't let Ji Ruyan realize that we're on guard against her. If she finds out, she'll be heartbroken."

"Don't worry, I understand. We just need to keep it in mind and won't deliberately show it in front of him."

"That's right, come on, let's drink!"