Chapter 22

As the scalding medicinal liquid went down his throat, Ye Feng felt as though his throat was on fire, unbearably uncomfortable.
Yet, a cultivator must withstand the pain that ordinary people cannot endure to achieve the true results of cultivation.
Persisting through the pain, Ye Feng successfully let the medicinal liquid enter his body.
Bang!
In an instant, Ye Feng felt his body ignited like a flame.
A powerful energy rampaged uncontrollably within Ye Feng’s body, wantonly destroying his meridians.
“Condense!” At the critical moment, Ye Feng controlled the True Qi within his body to condense the terrifying energy brought by the medicinal liquid.
Under Ye Feng’s control, the terrifying energy finally stabilized.
“Refine!” Seeing the perfect timing, Ye Feng harnessed his True Qi to gradually refine the terrifying energy.
With Ye Feng’s actions, the energy was gradually consumed, making his True Qi stronger and more solid.
Simultaneously, his body’s meridians and bones absorbed the energy, becoming more robust and solid.
“Break for me!” Seeing the moment was ripe, Ye Feng shouted angrily and broke through the realm.
Bang!
As drastic changes occurred within his body, Ye Feng successfully entered the late stage of Qi Cultivation Level One.
Although it was just a small realm, the change in Ye Feng’s strength was nonetheless significant.
“Whew!” After exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, Ye Feng quickly solidified his realm.
Utilizing the remaining energy from the medicinal liquid, Ye Feng solidified his position in the late stage of Qi Cultivation Level One.
Wind Blade!
Ye Feng tested it out, unleashing the Wind Blade, a wrist-thick branch in front of him was instantly cut off, the incision very neat.
’So sharp? So fast?’ Seeing the power of Wind Blade, Ye Feng was somewhat amazed.
Indeed, in the future when dueling, this Wind Blade would undoubtedly be a surprise weapon.
It’s estimated that before the opponent could react, they’d be injured.
And this is just the current power; if boosted to Qi Cultivation Level Two, it’d likely be even more terrifying.
If only he had enough Wild Ginseng, Ye Feng was absolutely confident he could break through to Qi Cultivation Level Two in a very short time.
Unfortunately, aged Wild Ginseng is extremely rare, and buying it is truly challenging…
At the same time, in Mrs. Liu Sr.’s room, Liu Xue told Mrs. Liu Sr. Ye Feng’s answer truthfully.
“What? He dares not to agree? Really thinks he’s somebody now?” Hearing Liu Xue’s response, Mrs. Liu Sr. was furious.
In her view, allowing Ye Feng to go was already giving him enough respect.
But she didn’t expect Ye Feng would dare to refuse.
Beside them, Liu Qingsong also scornfully disdained: “Exactly, a good-for-nothing raised by the Liu Family, dares not obey orders? What is that!”
Meanwhile, realizing this, Liu Qingsong playfully glanced at Liu Xue, questioning: “That’s strange! A person with no status in the Liu Family dares to refuse?”
“I bet someone’s backing him, right? Sister Xue, what do you think?”
Originally, no one considered it from this angle.
But, following Liu Qingsong’s words, everyone looked coldly at Liu Xue, waiting for her to give them an explanation.
Liu Xue looked at them silently.
Mrs. Liu Sr. slammed the table in anger, yelling: “Liu Xue, how dare you, did you tell him not to go to the public auction?”
“The Liu Family has treated you well, why would you do this? Do you really think you can run the Liu Family on your own? Do you believe I won’t dismiss you?”
With Mrs. Liu Sr.’s angry shouts, Liu Xue couldn’t believe her eyes as she looked at the people in the room.
Over the years, for the family and the corporation, Liu Xue had worked tirelessly, accumulating immense wealth for the Liu Family.
But even so, she still couldn’t gain their trust, leaving her somewhat disheartened.
“I still stand by my words, Ye Feng will absolutely not go, you can do whatever you want, I have a clear conscience.” Coldly responding, Liu Xue prepared to leave.
“Liu Xue, what kind of attitude is this, who told you to speak to Grandma like that?”
“Liu Xue, getting bold are you? Quickly apologize to Grandma.”
“You ungrateful thing, for the sake of an outsider, you dare turn against your family, really an ungrateful brat, why did we foolishly let you manage the group back then?”
Following Liu Xue’s words, other members in the room began to admonish her.
In their eyes, by angering Mrs. Liu Sr., Liu Xue was bound to fall out of favor.
Just right, this opportunity led them to want to take advantage, to thoroughly trample Liu Xue down, ensuring she never rises again.
“Good… very good…” Indeed, instigated by them, Mrs. Liu Sr. was very angry, furiously reprimanding: “From now on, you are no longer the president of the group, you’re fired, your whole family is fired.”
“Fine! Just don’t regret it.” Liu Xue replied hard-faced, turning to leave.
Seeing this, others were overjoyed, appearing very excited.
Previously, under Liu Xue’s management, they couldn’t gain any benefits, even arranging someone needed to pass Liu Xue’s approval.
Now it’s fine; with Liu Xue gone, the group became their garden, and no one would control how they handled it.
More importantly, with Liu Xue gone, they had the chance to ascend to higher positions.
By then, they could replace all the significant roles with their own people, truly controlling everything.
“Hmph! Ungrateful thing, really thinks she’s somebody. Once she leaves the Liu Family, she’s just like a nobody?” After Liu Xue had gone, Mrs. Liu Sr. continued to berate without giving Liu Xue any face.
…
When Ye Feng returned home, he saw Liu Xue had come back, and her mood seemed very poor.
Ye Feng hesitated for a moment but still asked: “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing, I’ve been fired.” Liu Xue responded calmly.
Ye Feng instinctively asked: “Is it because of me?”
“No…” Liu Xue decisively shook her head.
Although Liu Xue didn’t acknowledge it, Ye Feng already guessed the reason.
Otherwise, why would she be fired so abruptly?
Ye Feng attempted to ask: “Then what do you plan to do?”
Liu Xue shook her head, somewhat annoyed, and replied: “I’ll see! If possible, I want to start a business, but unfortunately, the capital isn’t enough.”
Indeed, she wanted to venture into the jewelry industry.
But unfortunately, the capital required to enter this field was immense.
Though her salary as president was substantial, excluding expenditures, she still had millions in savings, but it wasn’t enough.
Hearing Liu Xue’s words, Ye Feng remained silent.
Though Liu Xue didn’t treat him particularly well, over time he didn’t develop the same resentment her family did against him, feeling grateful.
At critical moments, if it weren’t for her financial support, his sister might have died long ago, so Ye Feng wanted to help her…
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