Return of the Celestial King

Liao Feiying was ecstatic when he heard the news.

”Has Master Wu Jing arrived? Welcome him in at once!”

The butler was about to go, but Liao Feiying immediately shot to his feet.

”No, I must greet the master personally!”

With that, he strode out of the study and headed for the living room.

At that moment, Master Wu Jing was seated in the host’s chair in the living room, his eyes slightly closed as he meditated in silence.

An indescribable, mystical aura emanated from him, making him look like an enlightened sage.

As it turned out, this Master Wu Jing was a renowned transcendent master. He had come this time to concoct a life-extending medicine for Liao Feiying.

Liao Feiying was already well advanced in years, but he couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the mortal world. He had therefore gone to great lengths to gather rare treasures and precious medicinal herbs, then invited Master Wu Jing to refine them into a drug to prolong his life.

This was why Liao Feiying adopted such a reverent and enthusiastic attitude upon Master Wu Jing’s arrival.

Soon, Liao Feiying entered the living room, his face wreathed in smiles.

”Ah, Master Wu Jing, you’ve finally arrived!”

Liao Feiying proactively went to shake his hand. Master Wu Jing offered a faint smile and gave a casual handshake in return.

After they sat down, Liao Feiying said at once:

”Master, I’ve prepared all the medicinal ingredients you mentioned. I’ve just been waiting for you.”

Master Wu Jing nodded lightly and said casually:

”Since the ingredients are all gathered, have you prepared what I requested?”

Hearing this, Liao Feiying revealed a mysterious smile.

”Rest assured, Master. I guarantee you’ll be satisfied!”

Master Wu Jing finally smiled, then stood up and walked directly toward a bedroom.

Liao Feiying quickly whispered to the butler beside him:

”Go get those two young girls we prepared and take them to the master’s room!”

The butler nodded immediately, not daring to delay.

Liao Feiying then added another urgent instruction:

”And remember, you are to prepare two girls for the master every day. They must be virgins!”

The butler was slightly startled, but he didn’t dare to ask any questions.

Watching Master Wu Jing’s retreating back, Liao Feiying felt a surge of anticipation.

’I’ll soon be able to enjoy the benefits of a longer life!’ he thought.

Then, he would hold the position of Liao Family Patriarch forever, command respect throughout the Provincial City, and ensure the Liao Family’s lineage would continue unbroken for generations.

...

「In a run-down residential complex, inside Ouyang Feifei’s rented apartment.」

Ouyang Feifei was tidying up, getting ready to go out.

Qin Tuo, who was watching TV on the sofa, saw this and couldn’t help but ask:

”Miss Ouyang, where are you going?”

Ouyang Feifei answered casually as she changed her shoes:

”I have to report to the Chief Investigator. You stay here and don’t go wandering around.”

Qin Tuo nodded without saying anything more.

He was a stranger in the Provincial City and had nowhere to go anyway.

Ouyang Feifei hurried out the door, leaving Qin Tuo alone.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. Qin Tuo thought Ouyang Feifei had returned.

But when he opened it, he saw a strange young man who bore a slight resemblance to Ouyang Feifei, though he looked much younger and more immature.

”Huh? Who are you?”

The young man’s face was full of curiosity.

Qin Tuo responded:

”And who are you?”

The young man said as he walked into the apartment:

”My name is Ouyang Lei. Are you my sister’s new boyfriend?”

He sized up Qin Tuo, noticing that his clothes were clearly not brand-name, and a hint of disdain grew in his heart.

Only then did Qin Tuo realize this was Ouyang Feifei’s younger brother, Ouyang Lei.

He shook his head and was about to explain when Ouyang Feifei happened to return from her errand.

”Huh? Lei, you’re here?”

Ouyang Feifei was a little surprised.

She was carrying some groceries she had picked up on the way home and was about to head to the kitchen to start cooking.

Ouyang Lei grabbed an apple and asked casually while eating it:

”Sis, how could you get a new boyfriend and not tell me?”

Ouyang Feifei rolled her eyes in annoyance.

She was about to speak, but Ouyang Lei cut in with a contemptuous tone:

”Besides, Sis, your taste is terrible. If you’re going to get a boyfriend, at least find a decent one. This guy doesn’t look rich at all. If you end up with him, you’re in for a tough life!”

Ouyang Feifei’s face flushed red, and she quickly explained:

”Don’t talk nonsense, Lei. His name is Qin Tuo, and he’s not my boyfriend.”

Meanwhile, Qin Tuo just kept watching his TV, ignoring the siblings’ conversation.

Ouyang Lei’s eyes gradually widened in utter astonishment.

”Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me, Sis. He’s not your boyfriend, yet you brought him to your place? Aren’t you afraid something might happen?”

Ouyang Feifei snapped irritably:

”You little brat, it’s none of your business!”

Ouyang Lei said earnestly:

”Of course I have to look out for you! We’re brother and sister, after all!”

Ouyang Feifei rubbed her forehead in exasperation and asked:

”Alright, you can shut up now. Tell me, what do you want?”

Ouyang Lei put down the half-eaten apple and gave a sly chuckle.

”Sis, I’m out of money. I was hoping you could lend me some spending cash!”

From his practiced demeanor, it was clear this wasn’t the first time he’d asked for money.

Ouyang Feifei was clearly tired of her brother Ouyang Lei constantly asking for money. She waved her hand impatiently.

”I don’t have any money. If you need to borrow some, ask someone else. I don’t have any for you!”

Ouyang Feifei understood all too well that with Ouyang Lei’s freeloading nature, lending him money would only do him more harm than good.

But Ouyang Lei was as persistent as they come and refused to give up.

”Oh, come on, Sis! You’re the best to me. Just lend me a little something. You wouldn’t want to see your little brother starving on the streets, would you?”

Ouyang Lei threw his shame to the wind and went into full-on pestering mode.

Finally, unable to stand his whining any longer, Ouyang Feifei gave in with a nod.

”Fine, fine! Just stop! How much do you need this time?”

Ouyang Lei rubbed his hands together a bit sheepishly and said:

”Sis, I need two hundred thousand!”

Ouyang Feifei thought she must have misheard, her eyes widening in disbelief.

”What?! How much did you say?”

Ouyang Lei repeated himself earnestly.

”Sis, I said two hundred thousand.”

Ouyang Feifei snapped irritably:

”You little brat, you’ve got some nerve! Do you have any idea what my monthly salary is? I don’t have that kind of money!”

Ouyang Lei wouldn’t take no for an answer and started throwing a tantrum.

”I don’t care, Sis! Whether or not you really care about me all comes down to this!”

Ouyang Feifei had seen through Ouyang Lei’s antics long ago and didn’t even want to bother with him.

Seeing this, Ouyang Lei started pestering her even more loudly.

”Sis, if you don’t give me the money, I’m just going to move in here and never leave!”

Just then, Qin Tuo, who had been sitting to the side, suddenly spoke up.

”I have money...”