At the top villa of Sea City Riviera, on the courtyard lawn.

"Luo Xiu, am I… am I really at Grandmaster Great Perfection now?!" Lin Xiyue's beautiful eyes trembled as she looked at Luo Xiu in disbelief.

Feeling the seemingly inexhaustible power coursing through her body, she felt as if she were in a dream.

Nearby, Chi Sha and Dou Dou looked at each other, speechless. They, too, found it incredible. Just one-tenth of the Holy Origin Golden Pill's medicinal power had allowed a Foundation-Building martial artist to ascend directly to the realm of Grandmaster Great Perfection. The very idea was staggering!

Luo Xiu looked at Lin Xiyue with a strange expression, thinking that this woman must be using a hack.

"How should I put this… You do indeed possess the realm of Grandmaster Great Perfection now, but you need time to consolidate it," he said, looking at her sternly. "Your current situation is like… having a body full of immense power, but not yet knowing how to truly unleash it."

Hearing this, Lin Tong felt a strange sense of irony. You're just talking about yourself, aren't you, Big Brother? You have such terrifying power, but you've never known how to use it.

However, when it came to Lin Xiyue's hack-like advancement, Lin Tong was the only one present who wasn't surprised. On the contrary, he felt it was entirely reasonable.

As he had thought before, the Holy Origin Golden Pill was a Heavenly Grade Elixir to begin with, not to mention it was infused with all of Luo Xiu's Essence Blood. Our Big Brother is a terrifying existence with Azure Spiritual Power. A single drop of his Essence Blood is a priceless treasure!

For a moment, Lin Tong was filled with envy for Lin Xiyue. We both share the surname Lin, so why isn't my fate as good as hers? As expected, beautiful women always have it best.

After examining Lin Xiyue, Luo Xiu smiled. "Congratulations, President Lin. Your body is basically fine now."

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue's beautiful eyes widened in shock. "You mean… my illness is cured?"

Luo Xiu smiled and nodded. "The results exceeded my expectations. You no longer need to take all ten portions. At most, one more portion will be enough for a complete cure."

"However," he added, "you must wait until you break through to the Gathering Spirit Realm before you can take the next dose."

He then gave a final instruction. "As for the remaining eight portions, you can keep them for emergencies, but you must store them securely and not reveal them carelessly, to avoid attracting unwanted attention. If you lose them again when I'm not around, there will be no one to help you get them back."

The Holy Origin Golden Pill itself contained the medicinal properties of the Scorching Sun Profound Purity Fruit, which could purge all impurities from the body and solidify one's foundation. Combined with the Essence Blood from Luo Xiu's Nine Yang Constitution, Lin Xiyue's body was naturally able to absorb a sufficiently powerful Yang energy. The supreme Yin and supreme Yang were harmonized, achieving balance. Simultaneously, the Qi Huang Medicine Power Luo Xiu had fused into the elixir helped repair her meridians and strengthen their resilience. With all this, it was impossible for her illness *not* to heal.

After listening to Luo Xiu's instructions, Lin Xiyue nodded. A divine elixir that could instantly elevate a Foundation-Building martial artist to Grandmaster Great Perfection was a priceless treasure in the martial world. If its existence were revealed, it would certainly attract covetous eyes.

At the same time, however, she felt a profound sadness and sense of loss. From his words, she understood he wouldn't be staying by her side in the future.

"Luo Xiu, where do you plan to go now?" Lin Xiyue looked up at him, mustering her courage to ask.

Luo Xiu offered a faint smile. "I promised to cure your illness, and now I've fulfilled that promise. I won't be staying in Sea City for now. I plan to travel a bit."

Lin Xiyue suddenly threw herself into his arms, burying her face in his chest.

"Luo Xiu, don't go. Stay, please?"

Luo Xiu's body went rigid, and his eyes suddenly stung. Her simple words felt like the world's strongest shackles, imprisoning his heart and making it impossible to break free.

But he still placed his hands on her shoulders and gently pushed her away.

"Xi Yue, if we're fated to, we'll meet again."

"…"

「That afternoon.」

Luo Xiu bid farewell to Lin Xiyue and her family, then left Sea City Riviera with Chi Sha and Dou Dou.

Only after his figure had completely vanished from sight did Lin Xiyue sink to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably. He had returned this time to cure her illness, yet he had also left her with an indelible pain.

Lin Youpeng watched his heartbroken daughter and let out a long sigh, comforting her, "Some things can't be forced, and some people only appear in your life during the times you need them most. They are like the night-blooming cereus, bringing a moment of beauty that becomes the most unforgettable scenery of a lifetime."

Lin Daqi then added with a sigh, "This Luo Xiu… he's like the wind, never staying in one place for long."

After taking Chi Sha and Dou Dou to the airport, Luo Xiu made a timely visit to the Sun Family to say his goodbyes.

Su Shenyun was shocked to see him, as she already knew what he had done in Capital City. With just a sword, he had single-handedly annihilated the Ye Family, one of the Four Ancient Martial Families! What shocked her even more was that after doing such a thing, Luo Xiu had actually managed to leave Capital City. And right under the Empress's nose, too!

"Little Mule, when did you get back to Sea City?"

"I've been back for a few days but was busy, so I didn't get a chance to contact you. I'm about to leave again, for Africa, so I came to say goodbye in person."

Sun Li rushed over and grabbed Luo Xiu's arm. "Xiu, you're so unfair! Going to Africa without me!"

Luo Xiu ruffled her hair. "I'm not going there to have fun. You be good and stay home. Wait for me to get back."

He then turned to Su Shenyun, his eyes meeting hers.

"Su Fox, I'm leaving."

"Alright… Be careful. Remember to contact me when you get back."

Watching Luo Xiu depart, Su Shenyun sighed helplessly, her heart filled with a storm of emotions. In truth, she desperately wanted to go with him, to stay by his side. But her current identity was the acting head of the Audit Bureau, making it inappropriate for her to accompany Luo Xiu. Besides, she had too much to do herself.

「At the airport.」

Luo Xiu hid in a restroom and administered several needles to himself, transforming his appearance into that of "Chen Shuisheng." He then took out his phone and dialed Lu Nianjiao's number.

"Third Senior Sister, where should I go first after I get to Africa?"

"Go to the Congo Rainforest. I've already arranged everything. I have people there."

"…"

「Three days later.」

「Africa.」

On the outskirts of the Congo Rainforest, Luo Xiu located the Zhadala Tribe, a primitive tribe that Lu Nianjiao had mentioned was still quite backward compared to modern civilization.

After making some inquiries within the tribe, Luo Xiu found the person Lu Nianjiao had told him about—Zhanghai.

"Hello, you must be the Dr. Chen our boss mentioned?" Zhanghai's skin was tanned dark, but his teeth were very white. His smile was especially radiant, making him seem very approachable.

"Hello, Brother Zhang. My name is Chen Shuisheng. This is my sister, Chen Shuijuan, who is also my assistant." He then pointed to Dou Dou, who was engrossed in her snacks without a care in the world. "And this is my adopted daughter, Chen Doudou."

Zhanghai clapped Luo Xiu on the shoulder and glanced at Dou Dou. "The Congo Rainforest is fraught with peril. The little girl will face many hardships."

Luo Xiu chuckled. "This one isn't so delicate."

Not dwelling on the matter, Zhanghai said, "Well then, Dr. Chen, please rest here for a few days. I'll introduce you to Master Zheng when he arrives."

"Alright, thank you for your trouble."

The "Master Zheng" Zhanghai referred to was the expert who had found the precise location of the King of Law's Tomb. It was said that his ancestors were Tomb Raider Captains.

"Dr. Chen, I am an elder of the Zhadala Tribe. If you need anything at all, just let me know."

"Okay, thank you."

"You're being too polite." As he spoke, Zhanghai leaned close to Luo Xiu's ear and whispered, "Dr. Chen, you're the boss's man, and so am I. That makes us comrades, all working for the boss."

Luo Xiu laughed. "That's right."

A short while later, Zhanghai led Luo Xiu and the others to a large compound enclosed by a fence. Inside were several simple wooden huts. The walls were made of tree bark, and the roofs were thatched with the distinctive palm leaves of the rainforest, giving it a truly primitive feel.

As soon as Luo Xiu stepped into the compound, he saw a group of people sitting under the eaves, drinking tea and chatting. There were men and women, old and young.

However, as he drew closer, Luo Xiu saw a familiar face and immediately frowned.

Xia Chan! Why is she here? Could the Holy Boi Religion also be after the King of Law's Tomb?

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