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The factory gate was rusty and half-open, with weeds growing inside.

It was already dark, and the scene inside was no longer visible.

Ye Xing and his two companions entered the warehouse.

In the center of the warehouse, next to several stacks of discarded tires, stood a thin figure.

Chen Duo was wearing a slightly oversized green tracksuit, with the bomb collar around her neck, her hands hanging at her sides, quietly watching the three people enter.

"Chen Duo..."

Old Meng's voice trembled, and he couldn't help but take half a step forward.

Chen Duo didn't look at Lao Meng; her gaze passed over him and landed on Liao Zhong.

Liao Zhong stopped, still ten meters away from Chen Duo. He subconsciously reached for his pocket, only to find it empty.

"Uncle Liao," Chen Duo said.

Liao Zhongqiang suppressed his emotions and nodded.

"If I want to leave, will you stop me?" Chen Duo asked.

Liao Zhong clenched his fists, the veins on the back of his hands bulging.

In the past, he would have definitely invoked company rules, but Ye Xing's words changed his mind.

"I won't stop you," Liao Zhong said in a hoarse voice.

Chen Duo was clearly taken aback, and a flicker of emotion flashed in her empty eyes.

I won't stop you.

Liao Zhong took a step forward, "But before I leave, I need to get my illness cured."

Liao Zhong pointed to Ye Xing beside him.

“You’ve met Mr. Ye; he can completely remove your Gu poison.”

Liao Zhong looked into Chen Duo's eyes, "After you're cured, you can go wherever you want and do whatever you want. If you want to go back to the company, I'll protect you. If you want to leave, I can also help you arrange a new identity so you can live a normal life."

"You can...choose for yourself."

Chen Duo stared at Liao Zhong for a long time.

She turned her head and her gaze fell on Ye Xing.

Ye Xing smiled at her and nodded.

Chen Duo's tense shoulders finally relaxed, and she lowered her head to look at her toes.

"it is good."

Upon hearing this word, Lao Meng's legs went weak, he breathed a sigh of relief, and collapsed to the ground; Liao Zhong let out a long breath, his eyes red-rimmed.

Just then, a light footstep sounded from the iron platform on the second floor of the factory warehouse.

"Don't believe them, Chen Duo. They just want to trick you into going back."

A man's voice rang out, followed by the sound of footsteps on the iron stairs, gradually becoming clearer.

A moment later, the figure appeared in the area illuminated by the firelight.

She wore a loose white Chinese-style long gown, and her light pink hair appeared slightly reddish in the firelight.

Liao Zhong and Lao Meng instantly became alert, their Qi rapidly circulating within their bodies as they assumed fighting stances.

"Who are you!"

Liao Zhong asked sternly.

Ma Xianhong ignored Liao Zhong, stood there and his gaze swept over the group before finally settling on Ye Xing.

"Master Ye doesn't seem surprised at all that I'm here."

Ma Xianhong frowned.

Ye Xing put his hands in his pockets and chuckled softly.

"you guess."

Ma Xianhong was taken aback, shook his head, and turned to look at Chen Duo.

"Chen Duo, have you forgotten? I promised you that only my Body Refinement Furnace can restore you to normal and allow you to live a normal life."

Ma Xianhong opened his arms wide, his tone resolute.

"These people are lying to you, trying to get you to go back and continue being the company's lackey."

Chen Duo looked up at Ma Xianhong, but didn't reply. Instead, she turned to look at Ye Xing.

Ye Xing met her gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips, and nodded gently.

The choice is yours.

Chen Duo turned around, looked at Ma Xianhong, and spoke calmly.

"I refuse."

Ma Xianhong's smile froze.

"What did you say?"

Ma Xianhong frowned. "Chen Duo, do you know what you're saying? Your body is covered in Gu poison. Apart from my cultivation furnace, no one in this world can save you!"

"He can."

Chen Duo pointed at Ye Xing.

Ma Xianhong looked in that direction, his eyes suddenly turning cold.

"Master Ye? I admit he cured Tian Jinzhong's limbs on Longhu Mountain, he's very skilled."

Ma Xianhong stared at Ye Xing, "But Gu poison is different. Chen Duo, your original Gu poison has penetrated deep into your bone marrow and grown together with your internal organs. His method of regenerating severed limbs is completely ineffective against you!"

Old Meng and Liao Zhong's expressions changed. This was also what they had been worried about. Limb regeneration and expelling the original poison were two completely different things.

Ye Xing took a step forward and stood in front of Liao Zhong.

"Old Ma, you don't understand me, so don't worry about me."

Ye Xing looked at Ma Xianhong and said, "If I say I can save him, then I can save him."

Ma Xianhong let out a cold laugh.

"How dare you! You so-called righteous people and corporate lackeys, your mouths are full of lies!"

A powerful burst of energy erupted from Ma Xianhong's body, and several shimmering magical artifacts slid out from his sleeves and floated around him.

"Under the guise of preventing the spread of the Gu poison, you've imprisoned Chen Duo's life. Chen Duo, I'll show you what true redemption is!"

The surging energy flattened the few remaining weeds on the ground.

Liao Zhong shouted loudly, and the Qi on his body surface condensed. Old Meng's body also began to circulate Qi.

"Stop." Ye Xing suddenly raised his hand, his voice not loud, but it clearly carried throughout the entire warehouse.

Ma Xianhong paused.

"First of all, I have already been expelled from Quanzhen Sect and am no longer a member of the company."

"Secondly, Lao Ma, you keep saying you want to save her and give her freedom."

Ye Xing pointed at Chen Duo, "The way you're acting now, shouting for violence, doesn't seem any different from the villain you described!"

Ma Xianhong was stunned.

"Haven't you always touted yourself as advocating for education for all and giving everyone the right to choose fairly and freely?"

Ye Xing pressed on, directly using Ma Xianhong's own ideas to attack him, "What, now that she has made her choice, you're not happy, and you're still planning to use force?"

A slight disturbance appeared in the Qi surrounding Ma Xianhong.

Ye Xing's words precisely hit the core logic of Ma Xianhong.

He established Biyou Village and built the Cultivation Furnace with the intention of creating a utopia where everyone could become an extraordinary being.

If he were to forcibly take Chen Duo away now, his logic would collapse.

Ma Xianhong stared intently at Ye Xing, speechless for a long time. The factory warehouse was so quiet that only the occasional sound of the wind could be heard.

"Row."

Ma Xianhong took a deep breath, and his Qi quickly receded, causing the suspended magic weapon to fly back into his sleeve.

"Chen Duo, are you really sure?"

Ma Xianhong made the final confirmation.

"Mm." Chen Duo nodded.

I respect your choice.

Ma Xianhong turned and walked up the iron stairs, "But if you find out they've lied to you, come find me anytime."

Ma Xianhong turned and left, disappearing into the darkness.

"We can't let him go! He kidnapped a company employee, we have to take him back!" Liao Zhong roared, about to chase after him.

"Don't chase after them."

Ye Xing reached out to stop Liao Zhong.

"Why? This kid's background is unknown, and he even kidnapped Chen Duo. He's definitely a huge hidden danger!"

Liao Zhong was puzzled, and Lao Meng, who was standing to the side, also looked confused.

Ye Xing withdrew his hand: "The most important thing now is to treat Chen Duo's illness. Besides, the two of you can't keep him alive."

"he......"

Liao Zhong hesitated for a few seconds and then gave up the pursuit.

'Liao Zhong is showing signs of confusion and frustration; his emotion level has increased by 60.'

Ye Xing turned and walked up to Chen Duo. "Why did you choose me?"

Chen Duo looked at Ye Xing, her tone serious.