Xiao Zheng watched in utter amazement as the four pieces of Golden Bone emitted a purple glow upon being infused with Gang Qi, eagerly anticipating some change that would reveal the secrets of the Golden Bone.
A surge of purple light filled the room, radiating vast energy fluctuations. Xiao Zheng could perceive the energy fluctuations very clearly—they were entirely different from the Gang Qi within a Martial Arts practitioner’s body!
It was a brand new type of energy!
Moreover, this energy was far more advanced than Gang Qi. To draw an analogy, if Gang Qi were like ordinary iron, this purple energy would be the highest grade of alloy!
The two were not even on the same level.
"What exactly is this energy contained within the Golden Bone? Can it be utilized?" Xiao Zheng curiously gazed at the Golden Bone radiating intense purple light as he tentatively reached out to touch it.
However, as soon as his fingertips made contact with the Golden Bone, the soaring purple light vanished in an instant, as if endowed with life, swiftly retracting into the Golden Bone.
Xiao Zheng was greatly astonished and hurriedly input another stream of Gang Qi. The thick Gang Qi poured into the Golden Bone, yet it triggered no changes. The Golden Bone seemed to fall silent, motionless.
And, they reverted to their original appearance, dull and yellowish, utterly ordinary.
"How did the purple energy disappear?" Xiao Zheng picked up the Golden Bone and observed it repeatedly.
No matter how much Gang Qi he channeled into it, the Golden Bone no longer underwent any changes!
After a long struggle, Xiao Zheng finally conceded and stowed the Golden Bone in his chest.
He was somewhat disappointed by this, but even more so, exhilarated.
"One thing is certain, the more Golden Bones I collect, the more changes will occur!
I only have four pieces in my possession, while there are several hundred pieces in total. It’s normal they haven’t shown anything extraordinary yet. I just need to persist in my search, and I’m sure the secrets of the golden bone will be uncovered!" Xiao Zheng’s eyes shone with determination.
Without further incident, the night passed, and early the next morning, Xiao Zheng got out of bed, changed into a set of loose sportswear, and went out for a run.
He was the Evil God, with formidable strength; he didn’t need to exercise. Even if he did, it would have no effect on him, the intensity was too low.
But running in the morning, breathing the fresh air around Yunlan Villa, and admiring the enchanting scenery of the cloud sea were pleasing to the senses.
Moreover, it was quieter in the morning with fewer people around, which was conducive to pondering significant issues.
Xiao Zheng didn’t use to run, but after he tried it one morning, he discovered the wonderful aspect of morning runs and thus formed the habit.
He ran along the mountain road all the way down, quickly reaching the foot of the small mountain where Yunlan Villa was located. The road stretched ahead, and with just a turn, he could run up the summit from the other side and then circle back to Yunlan Villa, completing a large loop.
Just as he reached the foot of the mountain, Xiao Zheng saw a car parked there. He frowned slightly; the car seemed very familiar. As a top-tier expert, his physical potential had been unlocked through Martial Arts cultivation, which also greatly enhanced his intelligence, memory, and other aspects.
Since he felt the car was familiar, he must have seen it before.
"Whose car could it be?" Xiao Zheng wondered.
Just as he was thinking, the car door opened and a person stepped out. It was a middle-aged man with a scholarly appearance, dressed in a traditional Chinese robe, wearing a pair of glasses, and maintaining a gentle smile on his face.
Xiao Zheng recognized the man and stopped.
Hua Haishan must have seen Xiao Zheng from inside the car, so as Xiao Zheng walked by, he hurriedly opened the car door and got out. Seeing that Xiao Zheng had stopped, Hua Haishan quickly walked toward him, his face adorned with an exuberant smile.
"Hahaha, Mr. Xiao, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other," Hua Haishan laughed.
Xiao Zheng asked directly, "Is there something you need from me?"
In his eyes, Hua Haishan was an insignificant figure, so he wasn’t very courteous. If it weren’t for Hua Muran, Xiao Zheng wouldn’t even bother speaking a word to him.
"Hahaha, the truth is, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Mr. Xiao. Thinking back to the day you treated me, your grace left a deep impression, and I’ve missed it dearly. Hence, I’ve been longing to invite Mr. Xiao for another meal."
Hua Haishan presented himself with a very low posture, bowing slightly as he spoke with a smile.
Xiao Zheng looked at Hua Haishan with a sharp gaze, as if he had seen through the man completely. He smiled faintly and said, "You’re not looking for me just for a meal. You have a favor to ask of me.
Go on and tell me, you are Muran’s father. If there’s anything I can help with, I won’t hesitate."
As long as he had Xiao Zheng’s recognition, he would receive Mr. Xiao’s unreserved care and affection. Hua Muran was just such a person, so when Xiao Zheng saw Hua Haishan coming to him for help, he didn’t refuse. Without even hearing the details, he readily agreed.
This delighted Hua Haishan, who said, "Mr. Xiao truly has a keen eye, seeing right through my little ruse. Haha, how embarrassing. To be honest, I’m here because I need your help with a family matter."
"It’s . I have an old friend named Jiang Guosheng. We’ve had a bond for half a lifetime, weathered countless storms together, and could entrust our lives to each other without hesitation. But recently, he ran into a huge problem—his most beloved granddaughter has fallen ill, and we don’t know why!"
Hua Haishan sighed, his face showing a look of concern. It was evident that he was very worried about Jiang Guosheng’s granddaughter. He said that they shared a bond strong enough to trust each other with their lives, and it seemed there was no lie in that.
"The illness is very strange. First, she barely eats or drinks, and she’s listless all day. Then at night, while asleep, she would suddenly start screaming wildly, as if an Evil Ghost had captured her!"
"The Jiang Family has taken the disease very seriously. They’ve summoned countless renowned doctors, both Western and traditional Chinese, yet not one has been successful in curing his granddaughter, or even diagnosing her illness."
"Lately, the situation has become even more serious. His granddaughter is getting thinner by the day and often faints. After fainting, it takes a long time before she can regain consciousness, and it looks like she might not make it."
Hua Haishan sighed repeatedly, "As his friend, it deeply troubles me to watch this happen and be without a solution. In the end, I thought of you, since you had once cured my illness and your medical skills are divine. So this time, I took the liberty of coming to ask for your help."