Sun Family Grand Manor.

Early in the morning, Luo Xiu was jolted from his sleep by a ringing phone. It was a call from the Lin Family.

After answering, his drowsiness vanished instantly. He scrambled out of bed, threw on some clothes without bothering to wash up, and rushed to Sea City Central Hospital.

...

In the hospital room.

Luo Xiu's heart twisted in agony as he gazed at Lin Xiyue, who lay unconscious on the bed, her lips a dark, unnatural color.

Lin Youpeng suddenly strode over, grabbed his collar, and roared, "Luo Xiu, it's all your fault Xiyue was driven to this!"

The Lin family was convinced that Lin Xiyue had tried to end her life by taking sleeping pills or some other drug the previous night. Fortunately, the nanny in charge of her care had discovered it early.

With tears welling in her eyes, Zhang Cui gritted her teeth. "Did you say something to her yesterday? You came to the Lin Family, called her outside to talk, and when she returned, she just locked herself in her room crying. You must have said something to her!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu felt a sharp pang in his heart. That foolish girl has always just been putting on a brave face. In reality, she's incredibly fragile.

"Luo Xiu, give me back my daughter!" Zhang Cui continued. "If anything happens to her, I don't care who you are or how much power you have, I will never let you off!"

...

"Enough!" Lin Daqi suddenly barked, walking up to Luo Xiu. "We can discuss the rest later, Luo Xiu. We didn't call you here to blame you. Your medical skills are incredible. Please, take a look at Xiyue. Tell us what's wrong with her. Can she still be saved?"

Luo Xiu took a deep breath and walked to the hospital bed. After a quick examination, his brow furrowed. He detected a foreign, yin-natured medicinal power flowing through Lin Xiyue's body. It was precisely this power that had triggered the side effects of her Nine Yin Constitution.

This yin medicinal power… it's definitely not the Holy Origin Golden Pill. It feels more like a Mysterious Grade Youth Pill. But the Youth Pill is an elixir for women to enhance their beauty. Why would she take something like this?

For a moment, Luo Xiu was baffled, but he didn't have time to dwell on it. He immediately used the Creation Thirteen Needles to force the yin medicinal power out of Lin Xiyue's body.

"Don't worry," he said, finishing his work. "She's out of danger now. She'll recover after a day or two of rest."

...

Lin Xiyue remained unconscious for two full days. Luo Xiu never left her side, watching over her the entire time.

While she was hospitalized, Ye Xingzhou smoothly integrated himself into the Shen Luo Company. Since Lin Xiyue was unable to handle company affairs, her parents had no choice but to ask Ye Xingzhou to manage things temporarily. The Lin family was confident in his abilities and character. After all, he was the Young Master of the Ye Corporation. If he could manage a titan like the Ye Corporation, what was the Shen Luo Company in comparison?

In the Chairman's office, Ye Xingzhou pulled a USB drive from the computer tower, a smirk playing on his lips.

That was almost too easy. I've got the formulas. Now I can report back to Capital City.

...

After handling his business at the company, Ye Xingzhou headed to the hospital. He was, nominally, Lin Xiyue's fiancé, so he had to keep up appearances.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Luo Xiu sitting by the bed, peeling an apple and chatting with a now-awake Lin Xiyue.

"Xiyue, how are you feeling?" Ye Xingzhou asked, completely ignoring Luo Xiu. He walked straight to the bedside and gazed at her with a gentle expression.

As the dignified Young Master of the Ye family, accustomed to dealing with major figures, he saw no need to even acknowledge someone like Luo Xiu.

"Xingzhou, you're here. How are things at the company?" Lin Xiyue asked.

"Everything is fine, don't worry about it," Ye Xingzhou said with a casual smile before turning to Luo Xiu. "You must be tired. Go on home and get some rest. I'll take care of Xiyue from here."

Luo Xiu set down the half-peeled apple, rose to his feet, and stared at Ye Xingzhou, murderous intent flaring in his eyes. Just a moment ago, he had caught a familiar scent on him.

In that instant, everything clicked into place.

"The elixir… did you touch it?"

Ye Xingzhou frowned. "What are you talking about?"

Luo Xiu said nothing, his gaze fixed on Ye Xingzhou, seemingly piercing right through him. The Holy Origin Golden Pill had been infused with his own essence blood and Qi Huang Medicine Power. Anyone who touched it would carry its faint scent for months. Though weak, Luo Xiu was extremely sensitive to the aroma of his own blood and medicinal energy.

Seeing Luo Xiu's expression, Lin Xiyue, still in bed, grew anxious. Having known him for so long, she knew his temper all too well. That was the look he got before he killed someone.

"What is going on? Can't you two talk this out?"

Luo Xiu turned to her. "That elixir, did you show it to him?"

Lin Xiyue looked confused for a moment, then she seemed to recall something. "Xingzhou," she asked, "did you open that box the other night?"

Ye Xingzhou feigned confusion. "What box?"

"The wooden box I brought when I delivered your meal. You asked me about it."

A look of realization dawned on his face. "Oh, that wooden box! I remember. No, I didn't open it. I was just curious what it was for. Why? Was there something valuable inside?"

Lin Xiyue fell silent and looked at Luo Xiu, her eyes asking a silent question.

Luo Xiu's patience snapped. He lunged forward and grabbed Ye Xingzhou by the collar. "Are you going to keep fucking pretending?" he snarled. "You bastard, I can smell the scent on you! If you hadn't touched the elixir, you wouldn't smell like it!"

Ye Xingzhou's expression turned vicious. "Watch your mouth! What do you think you're doing? Let go of me!" he roared. "I show you a little respect, and you think I'm a pushover?"

With a sudden shove, he threw Luo Xiu back. The force was immense, sending Luo Xiu staggering several steps until he nearly hit the wall. It was only then that Luo Xiu realized with a shock that Ye Xingzhou was a martial artist at the Gathering Spirit Realm.

Ye Xingzhou's eyes darkened. A powerful aura erupted from him as he closed the distance in a flash, seizing Luo Xiu by the throat and lifting him off the ground as if he were weightless.

"Kid, don't push your luck," he hissed. "I said I didn't touch it, and that means I didn't touch it. What kind of elixirs haven't I, Ye Xingzhou, seen before? Do I need to touch other people's things? I have always acted with integrity. My hands aren't that dirty! If you're going to frame me, at least come up with a better excuse!"

Luo Xiu glared back, his eyes burning with killing intent. He trembled with rage at Ye Xingzhou's nauseating hypocrisy.

If I weren't so weak, only able to muster the strength of the Gathering Spirit Realm, I could annihilate scum like him with a flick of my finger! But alas, there are no 'what ifs'. In my current state, I'm no match for him.

"Xingzhou, what are you doing?!" Lin Xiyue cried out. "Let him go!"

She leaped out of bed, rushed over to shove Ye Xingzhou away, and then stood defiantly in front of Luo Xiu.

Crouching behind her, Luo Xiu rubbed his neck, coughing, a sense of stifled fury filling his heart.

Lin Xiyue fixed her gaze on Ye Xingzhou, her voice dangerously low. "You lay one finger on him and see what happens."

Ye Xingzhou flinched as if struck, staring at her in disbelief with a look of utter heartbreak. "Xiyue... I'm your fiancé! And you... you're taking an outsider's side against me!"

Lin Xiyue bit her lip, a flicker of guilt crossing her face. But she followed her heart. "I'm sorry... but I believe him more than I believe you," she said firmly. "Ye Xingzhou, I'm giving you one last chance. Did you, or did you not, touch that elixir that night?"

Ye Xingzhou let out a cold snort and turned to leave. "This is absurd. I have no idea what you're talking about!"

Though his words were tough, his heart was pounding with guilt. He decided to leave immediately.

Besides, I already have the Shen Luo Company's formulas. I even scored a Heavenly Grade Elixir—a massive bonus. There's no reason for me to stick around here anymore.

"Did I say you could go?"

Luo Xiu stood up, his gaze icy as he watched Ye Xingzhou's back.

Ye Xingzhou sneered without turning around. "I'm leaving. What can you do about it?"

Without another word, Luo Xiu's figure blurred as he charged. He knew arguing with a hypocrite like Ye Xingzhou was pointless. Only action would suffice.

He had nearly given his life to refine that Holy Origin Golden Pill, a treasure that could save Lin Xiyue's life. He would absolutely not let Ye Xingzhou take it!

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