During the Republic of China era, I achieved unparalleled success by returning to the past.

Seeing the change in Song Beiyou's expression, the Black Prison Master knew that it was due to his concerns, and then said, "My benefactor, please forgive me. My real name is Xie Sanhe. I was a military officer in the previous dynasty and came from a well-to-do family. Later, the country underwent great changes, and all my children were lost. Now I only have one grandson left."

"So they were using your grandson to control you."

Xie Sanhe gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "My benefactor was right. They forced me to box and forced me to do experiments. I was prepared to fight to the death when I came out this time, but I didn't expect to meet my benefactor. By sheer luck, I escaped with my life."

"What about your grandson?" Song Beiyou stared intently into his eyes, observing the changes in his expression.

Xie Sanhe is incredibly skilled, but if we take him in, he will become a hot potato as he personally killed Zhou Wanchuan and the prison guards. However, if we can recruit him, he will be a valuable asset, and we can also use the clues to find the source of the dragon salamander serum.

"I have already found out where my grandson is. Once he is settled, I will come to serve you, my benefactor, in three days at most." The Lord of the Black Prison spoke earnestly and kowtowed again. "Everything I have said is true."

Song Beiyou took his arm and said, "Get up. We need to get to your grandson as soon as possible. This place will definitely be discovered after dawn."

Xie Sanhe glanced at the corpses strewn across the ground, then cupped his hands and said, "My benefactor, now that I've finished my business, where shall I look for you?"

"Yaoshui Lane in Zhabei, a place for Song Dynasty travel."

Xie Sanhe nodded to make sure he understood, gave a slight nod to Su Xiaowan who was approaching, and then turned and strode into the darkness.

Su Xiaowan came to her side and asked softly, "What exactly happened just now? How did you turn him back into a human?"

Song Beiyou's gaze shifted slightly: "Didn't you see?"

"What do you see?" Su Xiaowan looked around blankly, her face full of confusion.

Song Beiyou wondered to himself whether she truly hadn't seen it, or if the Book of Impermanence only revealed itself to the person involved. He simply said, "I have an ancestral skill that can cure blood poisoning."

Su Xiaowan's eyes widened suddenly: "Really? So you've successfully injected that vial of serum?"

Song Beiyou looked at the girl who shared his lifespan and nodded slightly: "Not bad, I can perfectly absorb the power of the serum and eliminate all side effects."

Su Xiaowan lightly licked her red lips and swallowed: "With your skills, why are you fighting in underground boxing? Those who can inject serum are all powerful and influential people. If you help them eliminate future troubles, it wouldn't be too much to charge each of them 100,000 silver dollars."

Song Beiyou paused for a moment, his heart skipping a beat; this was indeed a possible path. But after a moment's thought, he slowly shook his head and asked, "Do you think those top powers and super experts, knowing I have this ability, would imprison me and treat me like a priceless treasure?"

Su Xiaowan frowned: "What you said makes sense. Let's leave here first."

Song Beiyou nodded: "Come on, I'll take you to Changshoulou for a late-night snack."

He got back on his bike, and Su Xiaowan nimbly jumped onto the back seat. A kerosene lamp illuminated the surrounding area as they rode forward in a winding path.

Su Xiaowan, hiding behind, suddenly said, "Since you can undo the mutation of the serum, you can inject it however you want! Yes, if I get my hands on some, I'll get injected too, and you'll have to help me then."

"Of course, I'll give Miss Su face." Song Beiyou smiled and checked the notification that had just appeared:

Inheritance: The Eight Awakenings of Qianyuan - Initial Awakening

• Autumn Cicadas Awaken First: (Omitted)

• Qian Gang Zhi Yang: Physical strength increased by 20%

Initial progress: 95% (+)

Swift as Fire: Speed ​​increased by 20%. Current Fire Power: 15

• Dragon Salamander Body: Increases healing speed by 20%. Can consume Qi and Blood, mobilize muscles and skin to temporarily seal wounds.

Compensation: Omitted

"Meeting Xie Sanhe tonight was a pleasant surprise. After absorbing the mutated part of the Dragon Salamander serum, my inherited mask has gained new characteristics. The Dragon Salamander body is very useful in life-or-death battles. Sealing wounds means that I can maintain my peak condition."

"Also, the inheritance awakening level has reached 95%!"

……

There was a light mist in the early morning.

The stairwell was filled with the smell of cooking oil and coal, the sounds of chopping vegetables on a cutting board, stir-frying, and children crying. The once dormant town suddenly became lively and noisy, like an anthill awakening.

Xia Caifei wore a gray cotton short jacket, had short hair that reached her ears, and her little face was red from the cold. She came up from the bottom of the stairs, holding a porcelain bowl in her hands. The bowl contained rice, topped with stewed potatoes, a little bit of fried pork fat, and two small dried fish.

She arrived at Song Beiyou's house, her dewy red lips slightly pursed, and knocked on the door, saying, "Brother Beiyou."

The door opened, and Su Xiaowan was standing in the doorway.

Xia Caifei's bright eyes darted around, her gaze quickly sweeping over the small bed in the room. She asked casually, "Where's Brother Ayou? Are you her cousin?"

Su Xiaowan's lips curled up. "Brother Ayou went out early this morning. He must be buying a big house."

Xia Caifei nodded, her thoughts unusually clear: "Brother Ayou, he must have caught a chill sleeping on the floor last night, which is why he's in such a hurry to buy a new house."

Su Xiaowan chuckled, "Why is Brother You sleeping on the floor? Can't we squeeze in together?"

Xia Caifei blinked her big eyes, "You're his cousin!"

Su Xiaowan reached out and took the bowl from her hand, smiling as she said, "Cousin, what's wrong? There's only one quilt at home. Are you expecting him to sleep on the floor?"

Xia Caifei frowned slightly and said, "Stop lying to me. Brother Ayou isn't that kind of person. I believe Brother Ayou."

Su Xiaowan lowered her voice and said, "Little girl, you're still young. All men are the same at night."

Xia Caifei blushed, but retorted defiantly, "Who said I'm too young? I know everything. I trust Brother Ayou! He definitely won't sleep in the same bed with you."

Su Xiaowan thought to herself, "I can't handle this little girl anymore." With a smile, she said, "Once Ayou buys the new house, we'll be moving out." She emphasized the word "we" a few times.

……

Two days later.

Sunlight streamed through the small window into the cramped greenhouse. Sister Cui yawned, fastened her collar, slipped on her cloth shoes, and pushed open the small door. Outside, it was already bustling with noise.

"Why is it so noisy so early in the morning?"

"Sister Cui, come and see!" someone called from the back door. Ruan Yucui looked over with her slightly swollen eyes and saw several plain-looking girls crowding at the door, peeking in.

"What's wrong?" Ruan Yucui walked to the back door, and the youngest girl quickly made way for her. "Look, that big house across the street has a new owner!"

Outside the back gate was a four- or five-acre dry pond, and across the pond stood a small villa with its own entrance and courtyard. It had a Mansard roof, arched windows, light yellow walls, and an wrought-iron balcony with carved details.

Ruan Yucui glanced at them indifferently, saying, "Is it some rich kid keeping a mistress again?"

"Hehe, I don't think so. Lots of neighbors went over there, it was very lively."

Ruan Yucui squinted to get a closer look. The figure greeting guests at the courtyard gate was tall and handsome, with a gentle smile—her heart skipped a beat: "It's Ayou! It's Song Beiyou! He bought this building!"

"Ah?" The other girls quickly looked closer. "It really is him!"

A young woman, her eyes sparkling with allure, bit her lip and smiled, "Brother You is handsome and has made a fortune now. Should I sneak into his bed in the middle of the night?"

The crowd laughed and said, "Pah, shameless!"

Ruan Yucui sighed softly, "How could he possibly look down on someone from a humble background like us? Saving up more money and marrying an honest man back in the countryside, living a peaceful life, that would be the best outcome."

The group's expressions darkened, and they all fell silent. The youngest girl suddenly spoke up: "If Brother You won't do, Da Guan will. He's doing really well now with A-You. Sister Cui, every time Da Guan sees you, his eyes practically pop out of your chest."

"Shh! Second Master is here," a girl whispered a warning. Before she finished speaking, shouts of cursing came from outside.

"Second Master, Ayou's house is over there."

"Damn! He has money to buy a mansion, but no money to pay off his debts? That little bastard."

"Greetings, Second Master." "Second Master!"

"You all look like ghosts! Hurry up and put on your makeup, or you'll scare the guests to death!"