I'm invincible once I descend the mountain; the beautiful CEO is forcing me to get our marriage

The next day, early in the morning.

The Tongxian Hotel has returned to its usual bustling state.

Last night's spectacular fireworks display on the Bund has become a hot topic of conversation in Shanghai, with even the police cars blocking the hotel entrance being seen as security measures for some large-scale event.

The Tongxian Chamber of Commerce demonstrated its capabilities as the premier chamber of commerce in Shanghai, quickly quelling the chaos. Announcements for today's auction had already been posted, attracting countless celebrities and wealthy businessmen to come and explore.

The presidential suite on the top floor of the hotel was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Ye An was sitting upright on the large bed in the center of the room.

A faint white mist swirled around him, rising and falling rhythmically with each breath he took.

"Whoosh..."

"Whoosh..."

Each of his breaths was like pulling a giant bellows, the sound long and deep.

The air in the room was stirred up, and a visible vortex formed in mid-air around him.

Strands of spiritual energy from heaven and earth were forcibly gathered together, like an inverted funnel, continuously pouring into his body.

After a long while, Ye An slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and opened his eyes.

The breath of foul air shot out like a white ribbon, traveling several meters before slowly dissipating after hitting the French windows.

"Finally reached the peak of the late stage of the Innate Realm."

Ye An felt the surging true energy within his body and muttered to himself.

The white-haired fire energy from last night was a significant boost for him.

This not only allowed him to advance the Pure Yang Scroll to the second level, but also naturally brought his cultivation to a bottleneck.

He opened his palm; his skin was translucent, with almost no visible pores, and the flesh beneath it faintly glowed with a golden sheen.

This is a sign of the completion of the Pure Yang Dao Body; the strength of the physical body is far beyond that of ordinary martial artists.

At this moment, with just a thought, he could break through that threshold and attempt to step into the true starting point of a cultivator—the Foundation Establishment Realm.

But he didn't do that.

The thought crossed his mind, but he quickly suppressed the urge to break through.

My master once said that the stability of one's foundation in Tao determines how far one can go in the future.

Given Earth's current environment of depleted spiritual energy, the chances of successfully forcibly establishing a foundation are already low. Even if one manages to succeed by chance, the foundation formed will inevitably be of low quality, making the path of cultivation in the future extremely difficult.

He didn't want to be that kind of loser.

"To transform a mortal body into a Dao body requires an enormous amount of spiritual energy. Either I can use the slow and meticulous process of grinding it down step by step, but that would take at least three years. Or I can search for spiritual treasures of heaven and earth and directly refine the primordial energy within them to accelerate the formation of the Dao body."

Thinking of this, Ye An shook his head.

Previously, when he was cultivating the Pure Yang Scroll, the medicinal materials he consumed were all collected by Jiang Yuer from all over the country over a period of half a year.

This even includes goods from medicinal herb centers in Dongjiang Province like Yunzhou, but the quantity of genuine medicinal herbs is limited.

While normal medicinal herbs can be found, the most essential medicinal ingredients may be something that the entire Chinese nation or even the entire Earth might not possess.

He was lucky enough to find a lot of fire spirit crystals, which enabled him to refine the Pure Yang Dao Body.

However, in order to forge the most perfect "Heavenly Dao Foundation", one must first cultivate the "Five Elements Dao Body".

Now that the Pure Yang Dao Body has achieved minor success, it can be considered that the Fire element is complete, but it still lacks the four elements of Metal, Wood, Water, and Earth.

This is why he came to Shanghai to retrieve the jade pendant from the Jiang family.

He guessed that the jade pendant was made of the same material as the preaching jade pendant he wore, a kind of spatial crystal.

However, the one he was carrying contained the entire cultivation techniques and Daoist scriptures of Yunxu Mountain.

As for the Jiang family's place, it might have a spiritual vein inside!

"In addition... we also need to put the Foundation Establishment Pill on the agenda," Ye An thought to himself.

To increase his chances of success, he even taught himself the long-lost "water-based alchemy" technique, hoping that one day he could personally refine a Foundation Building Pill of perfect quality.

"Once I've finished dealing with things in Shanghai and gotten the jade pendant, it'll be time to make a trip to the capital."

His master arranged several things for him to do after he left the mountain, to settle several worldly ties. Besides Qin Ruoxue, there was also the matter of the An family in the capital.

Once all these matters are settled, it will be safe to find a blessed land with abundant spiritual energy to formally establish the foundation.

After reviewing the plan in his mind, Ye An stood up and ended his cultivation.

Just then.

"Knock knock knock".

There was a knock on the door.

Ye An walked over and opened the door. Jiang Yuer, dressed in a beige business suit, stood outside.

She wore light makeup, her long hair was neatly pinned up at the back of her head, revealing a section of her fair neck, and she looked capable and energetic.

"Good morning, Master Ye." Jiang Yu'er smiled when she saw Ye An.

"morning."

"Did you sleep well last night? I saw on the news this morning that things were a bit chaotic around the hotel last night, apparently some foreign organization was active. I hope it didn't bother you?" Jiang Yu'er asked with concern. "If you feel unsafe here, I can arrange new accommodations for you right away."

She was somewhat worried. Master Ye was a distinguished guest she had invited, and if something went wrong in Shanghai, she wouldn't be able to explain it to her grandfather.

"No need," Ye An waved his hand. "They're just a few clowns, not worth paying attention to."

After he finished speaking, he walked past Jiang Yuer and headed straight for the elevator.

Jiang Yu'er stood there, stunned.

A clown jumping around? Not worth paying attention to?

That's the Misty Rain Pavilion! A killer organization that even the police find troublesome!

She received news early this morning that the city police had conducted an operation overnight and arrested three assassins from the Misty Rain Pavilion at the Tongxian Hotel. They were said to be masters of internal energy.

But in Ye An's mouth, he became an insignificant nobody?

Jiang Yu'er watched Ye An's retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh, "How domineering!"

It wasn't a deliberately displayed assertiveness, but rather a natural, indifferent composure that came from within.

She quickly followed.

……

The Jiang Family Manor is located in the western suburbs of Shanghai, far from the city center. It covers a vast area and has a quiet environment.

This place was once a prince's villa, and after changing hands several times, it was finally bought by the Jiang family and became the Jiang family's main residence.

The manor features pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water, resembling a traditional Jiangnan garden, making it a perfect place for the elderly to enjoy their retirement.

The Jiang family has a long tradition of martial arts.

Jiang Yuer's grandfather, Jiang Xiaotian, was a famous martial arts genius in Shanghai when he was young. He had a cultivation level of half a step into the Celestial Realm and was well-known throughout the Jiangnan region.

Unfortunately, his vital energy and blood deteriorated later, and his cultivation level regressed instead of advancing.

His three sons, the eldest Jiang Tianxiong, the second Jiang Tianhai, and the third Jiang Tianhe, had mediocre martial arts talent and none of them were able to inherit his mantle.

Fortunately, the three brothers have all made achievements in the business and political circles, and they support each other, which has made the Jiang family's foundation in Shanghai extremely solid.

At this moment, in front of an antique-style building in the center of the manor, the three Jiang brothers were sunbathing with Jiang Xiaotian.

"Dad, how are you feeling now? Is there anything else that's bothering you?" It was the eldest son, Jiang Tianxiong, who was sitting next to Jiang Xiaotian with a concerned expression.

Jiang Xiaotian leaned back in his recliner, closed his eyes, and hummed in agreement.

Jiang Tianxiong continued, "You've just recovered, so you should rest more. Don't worry about things at the company; we've got you covered."

His words made it sound as if he were already the backbone of the Jiang family.

Jiang Yu'er's father, her second son Jiang Tianhai, simply poured the old man a cup of tea silently without saying a word.

The third son, Jiang Tianhe, spoke with a forced smile, his tone full of unreadable meaning:

"Brother is right, Dad. Just focus on getting better. We can't have the leisure of your life, brother, who can spend every day at the manor with his family. Those of us who are out in the public eye simply can't manage it all."

He changed the subject, letting out a feigned sigh of regret: "However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Brother, you haven't been involved in external affairs for so long, you probably don't know that, do you?"

"Your former business partner, the leader of Medicine King Valley, was killed in a deadly battle a few days ago. Tsk tsk, what a pity."

Jiang Tianxiong's face darkened, and he ignored him.

Just then, a black sedan slowly drove into the manor and stopped not far away.

The car door opened, and Jiang Yuer got out of the car first.

"Grandpa, eldest uncle, second uncle, third uncle." She walked over quickly and greeted them one by one.

"Yu'er is here." Jiang Xiaotian opened his eyes, a hint of affection showing in his cloudy eyes.

He adored this granddaughter from the bottom of his heart. Of all the third generation of the Jiang family, she was the one most like him, possessing not only a business mind but also outstanding talent in martial arts.

More importantly, this granddaughter is genuinely filial to him.

If it weren't for her going to great lengths to obtain that divine pill, she probably would have lost her life long ago.

Jiang Yu'er helped Jiang Xiaotian up, said a few more comforting words, and then turned to look at the car.

At this moment, Ye An also got out of the car.

All eyes were on this unfamiliar young man.

"Yu'er, who is this?" Jiang Tianhai, Jiang Yu'er's father, frowned, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure.

Today is a family gathering, why did you bring an outsider?

"Dad, this is Ye An..." Jiang Yu'er was about to explain.

Jiang Xiaotian's gaze also fell on Ye An.

With just one glance, Jiang Xiaotian's half-closed eyes snapped open.

He has experienced many ups and downs in his life, and his eyes have seen countless people.

What kind of people hasn't he seen?

A powerful figure, a master, a politician, a tycoon… he can guess most of the other party’s background with just one glance.

But this young man in front of me...

He couldn't see through it.

He was dressed in ordinary white clothes and black pants. Although he had an outstanding appearance, he did not have the aura of a martial artist, nor the arrogance of a rich family's son.

But it was this ordinariness that sent a chill down Jiang Xiaotian's spine.

How could someone who makes Yu'er bring back so solemnly be an ordinary person?

Especially those eyes, calm as a deep pool of water; when you look into them, you can only see your own reflection, but you can't see the bottom.

"Dad, Yu'er is becoming more and more insensible. What kind of occasion is this? How could you just bring someone like this back?" The eldest son, Jiang Tianxiong, spoke up first when he saw that his father was silent.

"The Jiang family's daughters, they don't even tell the family beforehand about finding boyfriends, they just bring them home like that? What kind of talk is that?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried the authority of a family head. His words, spoken from the perspective of an elder, made it difficult for Jiang Yu'er to refute him.

Jiang Yu'er was about to explain when Ye An spoke first.

"I'm not her boyfriend. She invited me to treat the old patriarch," Ye An said directly to Jiang Tianxiong.

The room immediately fell silent after those words were spoken.

Jiang Tianxiong was stunned, and then his expression turned somewhat ugly.

see a doctor?

The old man did have a serious health problem some time ago, and even the hospital was helpless. But wasn't he cured by a pill that Yu'er begged for?

Now they've brought in another young boy, claiming he's here for medical treatment. Isn't this ridiculous?

"See a doctor? Which medical school in Shanghai did you graduate from, or are you an international student in America?" Jiang Tianhe from the third branch of the family suppressed a laugh and spoke sarcastically.

He looked Ye An up and down, his eyes filled with undisguised mockery.

"You? You look younger than my son, don't you? You think you can cure diseases? Do you think I can fly to the heavens?"

Jiang Yu'er's father, Jiang Tianhai, frowned and tugged at his daughter's sleeve, signaling her not to act impulsively.

Jiang Yu'er bit her lip, feeling a little indignant for Ye An.

Can these people even imagine Master Ye's abilities?

"Master Ye, please don't mind, my third uncle..."

"It's alright." Ye An waved his hand, not taking Jiang Tianhe seriously at all.

His goal was clear: the jade pendant belonging to the Jiang family.

As for these people's sarcastic remarks, to him they were no different from flies buzzing in excrement.

As long as it doesn't delay him from getting his things, it's fine.

Just then, two more groups of people entered the courtyard.

Walking in front was a young man in his mid-twenties, dressed in designer clothes, with his hair slicked back and shiny. He was Jiang Hao, the grandson of the eldest son's family.

Behind him followed a middle-aged man with bulging temples and sharp eyes; he was clearly a trained fighter.

The other group appeared much more refined.

The leader was a young man with a refined demeanor and wearing gold-rimmed glasses. He was Jiang Rui, the grandson of the third wife.

Behind Jiang Rui was a middle-aged man, but he was wearing a Tang suit and had a string of beads in his hand, making him look more like a scholar or an antique dealer.

"grandfather."

"grandfather."

Jiang Hao and Jiang Rui walked over, respectfully greeted Jiang Xiaotian, and then each stood behind their father.

The three generations of the Jiang family were clearly divided into three small groups.

Jiang Hao's gaze swept over Ye An with a hint of scrutiny and disdain before turning to Jiang Yu'er and smiling, "Little Yu'er, is this your new friend? Won't you introduce him to us?"

Before Jiang Yu'er could speak, her third uncle, Jiang Tianhe, interrupted, "What's there to introduce? This is a miracle doctor that your sister Yu'er invited to treat your grandfather."

"A miracle doctor?" Jiang Hao exclaimed exaggeratedly, then burst out laughing. "Yu'er, you're not kidding, are you? This guy doesn't even look like he's graduated from university yet. Which medical school is he in? Jiang Rui might even know him!"

The martial arts expert behind him also revealed a hint of contempt in his smile.

How dare an ordinary person who hasn't even grown all his hair call himself a miracle doctor?

Jiang Yu'er's face turned completely cold.

Jiang Xiaotian, however, remained silent on the recliner, simply watching Ye An with his cloudy eyes.

He could sense that the atmosphere in the courtyard had changed from the moment this young man appeared.

It wasn't a tense standoff, but a stranger feeling.

It's like a tiger walking into a flock of sheep arguing over territory.

The tiger didn't care what the sheep were fussing about, but because of the tiger's appearance, the sheep unconsciously raised their voices, as if this would prove that they were not the weakest.

"Alright, stop arguing." Jiang Xiaotian finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse. "Since you are guests invited by Yu'er, please take a seat."

After the old man spoke, Jiang Tianxiong and Jiang Tianhe said no more.

The group sat down, and a servant brought them tea.

The younger generation naturally started chatting.

Jiang Hao showed off his newly bought sports car and talked about which important person he had recently met at a club.

Jiang Rui, from the third branch of the family, scoffed at all of this.

He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and spoke slowly, "Brother, what you're talking about are all material things. People should read more books and enrich their inner selves."

Jiang Hao curled his lip in disdain and didn't reply.

Jiang Rui's resume is a model of academic excellence in the secular sense.

He holds a bachelor's degree in clinical medicine from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, pursued further studies at top universities in Europe and America, and is now a doctoral candidate.

Compared to Jiang Hao and Jiang Yu'er, who spend their days dealing with the family business, he, an elite with his own aura, naturally receives more favor from the elders.

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, Jiang Rui was quite satisfied with the effect. He cleared his throat and steered the conversation towards his area of ​​expertise:

"Take traditional Chinese medicine for example, it's incredibly complex. I'm currently working on a project about ancient prescriptions with my mentor, and I've discovered many things that are completely different from our understanding in modern medicine."

"For example, everyone knows that ginseng cannot be used with radish seeds. A herbal book says that one replenishes qi and the other breaks qi, and using them together will cancel each other out or even be harmful to the body."

"But my mentor, Academician Chen, discovered through modern scientific analysis that this is utter nonsense."

"The components of the two medicinal materials do not conflict. The reason why the ancients said this was because of the processing methods and dosages. As long as the proportions are controlled, using the two together can actually have the remarkable effect of strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing the vital energy, while preventing excessive internal heat."

After Jiang Rui finished speaking, he looked around smugly.

Academician Chen is a leading figure in pharmacology in China; his words are considered golden rules.

Jiang Tianxiong and Jiang Tianhe both showed expressions of approval.

"Xiao Rui is right, studying is indeed useful."

"He's a PhD student after all; his insights are definitely different."

Jiang Yu'er was also a little curious. Although she also practiced martial arts, she really didn't know anything about pharmacology.

Just when everyone thought the matter was over, a faint voice rang out.

"That's utter nonsense!"