Gods and monsters

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"This is outrageous! Your subordinates are treacherous villains. How could they use such despicable means to kidnap Kang Shouxing?" The Purple Star Immortal's melodious yet somewhat angry voice swept over the Xuan Yuan Heavenly Demon, her beautiful eyes glaring at him. Unexpectedly, this only elicited a soft chuckle from the Xuan Yuan Heavenly Demon. His hand was gently stroking her silky smooth hair, and a wicked smile played on his lips near her ear.

"Little Purple, don't worry, that's their business. We shouldn't interfere." "What do you mean, 'that's their business'?" She glanced at him sideways, but when she saw his handsome, half-smiling face, her heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away and scolded him lightly, "Don't forget, I agreed to let you come along because of them, and I forbid you from calling me Little Purple." "Why not? I think Little Purple sounds nice!" "Disgusting!" She didn't understand. She truly didn't understand why this demon, feared by both the Heavenly and Demonic Realms, was so different from her initial perception.

When she first met him, he had a stern and aloof demeanor. His dark eyes were always cold and devoid of emotion, and his long white hair cascaded down his shoulders, further emphasizing his arrogant and domineering aura, making him impossible to ignore.

Although his current aura was no different from when she first met him, his words and actions had undergone a tremendous change, and she knew that his attitude towards her was different.

He would always cling to her shamelessly, saying things that made her blush and her heart race, his large hands often taking advantage of her, and his shapely lips would always ignite a flame on her soft skin without restraint.

What puzzled her most was her own reaction. Not only did she not stop his frivolous and inappropriate actions, but she also seemed to enjoy the wonderful sensations he brought her. Those light kisses and caresses that made her body heat up, her heart race, and her face flushed, even stirred a desire within her… a desire for the sweet sensations he ignited in her… This shift made her inexplicably panicked, yet she was powerless to stop it, nor did she want to; she simply longed for it to happen again… But she absolutely couldn't let him know she had such shameful thoughts, otherwise he would likely take advantage of her even more.

For some reason, this realization always brought a sweet feeling to her heart. But this figure, who had always been feared and troubled by both the immortal and demonic realms, was showing a bloodthirsty side in front of her. Was this a blessing or a curse?

She dared not even think about it, because she was more worried that since that incident, her heart seemed to have gradually softened, and she had developed inappropriate feelings for him.

If even she had noticed her change, how could someone as cunning and intelligent as him not know?

The astute Xuan Yuan Tian Mo had already realized that his efforts had moved her, which made him soar with pride for quite some time. "Think what you will, Little Zi'er? Don't you think you should be concerned about what's between us?" "What could possibly be between us?" Her tone remained cold.

But the panic in her eyes betrayed the turmoil in her emotions. This discovery greatly pleased him, because for the past hundred years, no matter how hard he tried to win her heart, she had always remained indifferent and aloof. Each defeat had driven him to the point of wanting to sacrifice the heavens and earth to his death.

But this time, thanks to the Five Blessings Star God, he had a golden opportunity. He also discovered that Ziwei wasn't heartless; he had simply used the wrong methods. Therefore, he decided to change his strategy, solely to gain her attention. Sure enough, her heart remained as kind as when she saved him, but she was born from the cold, icy energy of heaven and earth, which had shaped her cold nature and frozen heart.

But after a hundred years of waiting, he had long since lost all patience, and his anger was on the verge of exploding. A mere provocation would be enough to unleash his demonic power to the extreme, causing the destruction of heaven and earth. No one could bear such a responsibility. So, when he went to the Supreme Elder for help, the old man immediately told him the secret of Ziwei's frozen heart. He told him that as long as he could find blood that could be mixed with hers, not much, just a drop would be enough to restore a little of her affection. The Five Blessing Star Gods had once dissolved their blood into her body, which was why she cared so much about them. Ziwei, however, was unaware of the reason, only thinking it was because they had spent so much time together.

Since she didn't know this secret, he shouldn't blame him for being despicable. After all, he was a demon, so all he needed was demonic nature. His ruthless pursuit of what he wanted by any means necessary was simply a product of that nature. That's why, when she attacked him, he carefully dripped the blood from the corner of his mouth into hers, letting his blood flow through her veins… Actually, this was a kind of honor. Each drop of his blood contained his superior inner strength, yet he gave her several drops, secretly hoping she would absorb him into her very being, etching him into her heart.

She probably didn't know that she had become more emotional, no longer as cold and unapproachable as before. Her change also greatly pleased him, dispelling his previous irritability and frustration. "Of course," he said, extending his long, slender fingers to lift her delicate chin, "because I want to have you." "That's it?" She frowned slightly, feeling dissatisfied and disappointed by his choice of words. She was startled to realize her feelings for him. What was wrong with her? Could it be that this demon had truly bewitched her, causing her to develop such attachment to him?

"What else do you want, Little Zi'er? I've been chasing you for a hundred years, and even if I had to chase you for another thousand, ten thousand years, I would still have you!" His handsome, rugged face was filled with unwavering determination.

"Just because I saved you, you want me?" The moment the question left her lips, she regretted it. She didn't understand why she wanted to hear a different answer from him. What was she thinking? Ziwei shook her head in confusion, her beautiful eyes meeting his deep, gleaming gaze.

"No!"

His denial relieved her. "Oh? You're not going to tell me that you…" Her small hand pressed against his chest, feeling his strong, powerful heartbeat. "You're moved by me." "No!" His shaking of his head shattered her tentative smile, and his cold expression returned to her face, disappointment creeping into her eyes.

She couldn't speak, only repeatedly wondering what was wrong with her. How could she suddenly develop feelings for this man who had been indifferent for a hundred years, and suddenly care about everything about him? She knew she was no longer the heartless and emotionless Ziwei Immortal, but just an ordinary woman who had fallen in love.

Xuan Yuan Tianmo, who saw all her subtle emotions, was not a coy or pretentious man. He was always unrestrained and dared to say whatever he wanted, but he always spoke and acted only according to his own heart. Therefore, he would only express his true thoughts and feelings.

"I don't understand love or anything like that. I only know I want you. From the first moment I saw you, I only wanted you. It has nothing to do with whether you save me or not, because whether you save me or not is your business. I don't care at all. If my heart hadn't inexplicably fluttered and been preoccupied with you, I wouldn't have come here, and I wouldn't have chased you for a hundred years." "You..." She was so moved that she couldn't speak for a moment, and could only stare at him blankly. His bewitching eyes almost overwhelmed her. She had never thought she would hear these words. Although there wasn't a single word about love, it was full of his most sincere emotions.

Without her noticing, her hand had touched his sculpted, handsome face. Only after his large hand covered hers did she realize what she had done. Just as she was about to frantically try to move her hand away, he had already held it tightly, unwilling to let her leave.

"Little Zi'er? Stop running away. You've clearly fallen in love. Admit it!" He arrogantly and confidently gave the best explanation for her heart.

"I..." Ziwei couldn't refute his words at all, because the truth was just as he said. She had indeed fallen for him. In the time she had spent with him, she found that he was not as annoying as ordinary demons. On the contrary, he was not only outstanding in appearance, but also very cultured. His demeanor and knowledge were exceptional. This fatal attraction was like a magnet, firmly attracting her eyes and her heart.

"Little Zi'er, unless you despise me for being a demon, unworthy to be compared to your celestial talent." The thought of this possibility twisted his face into a hideous, ugly expression.

"You're wrong. Besides being responsible for myself, all other external factors are irrelevant to me." Seeing him like this, her heart ached slightly; she knew her heart had already been given to him.

She looked up at him, "You are the king of the demon realm. Every demon must obey your commands. Even if they don't want to be under your command, no one dares to offend you. Why must you, so arrogant, insist on…" Xuan Yuan Tianmo silenced her with a kiss, expressing his sincerity and resolve. Ziwei sighed, reaching out to embrace his neck, responding to his kiss, her soft body nestled against his hard chest. Her silent acceptance delighted him more than words, and he became even more unrestrained in his pursuit of her sweetness… Since their situation became clear, their relationship took a giant leap forward. In this ethereal fairyland, traces of their affection could be seen everywhere. She played the zither and recited poetry, while he danced with his sword and recited in response.

He spared no effort in pampering her in every way he knew. Of course, their affair had long been known to both immortals and demons, sparking much discussion. Initially, the demons were somewhat hesitant about Xuan Yuan Tianmo's infatuated pursuit of Ziwei Xianren, but with the opposition from the immortals, the demons became even more supportive of their love and their union.

This incident further exacerbated the already tense relationship between the immortals and demons, making the atmosphere even more heated. However, the two involved remained completely unaffected. Even knowing that the outside world was in an uproar, they continued their carefree lives.

"Xuan? Do you really think they just want us to help send five pairs of children down to the mortal realm to experience tribulations?" Seeing the children suffering below because of the greed, anger, and ignorance of the human world, she felt a pang of pity.

"Hehehe—" At this moment, Xuan Yuan Tianmo suddenly chuckled, a calculating glint in his eyes. He pulled her into his arms and said to her… "Do you really think I'm someone who can be easily manipulated? Besides, getting my five capable assistants to cooperate with the celestial realm to descend to the mortal realm and save the world from tribulations will come at a great cost." "I feel like what you're saying seems a bit…" Ziwei felt there was something hidden in his words, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. No matter how long she spent with him, she could never understand what he was thinking. His deep cunning and insightful understanding of the world were simply beyond her naive and simple-minded comprehension.

But she didn't care about any of that. As long as he was sincere with her, she didn't want to pry into anything else. But some things were swirling around her, and how could she let go of them?

"Little Zi'er, I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, no matter what, I will never let those five girls get hurt.

As for those immortals who spout so much benevolence and morality, I will deal with them properly and make sure they suffer a great fall to repay the kindness they showed me a hundred years ago when they imprisoned me!" "Xuan, I don't care what you do. Even if you become an enemy of the entire immortal realm, I don't care. I just want you to be alright, do you understand?" She really didn't want to experience the pain of losing him after finally falling in love and understanding love.

"Little Zi'er, you don't need to worry. My only weakness is you, and I believe they understand this perfectly well. So as long as you stay by my side, I'll be absolutely safe." "Mm." She nodded, but a vague unease lingered in her heart, as if something was about to happen. She truly hoped her happiness wouldn't be so short-lived, especially now that she had finally learned how to love.

The two, leaning on each other, harbored different thoughts… Xuan Yuan Tianmo knew perfectly well that the irreconcilable conflict between immortals and demons would never change. Therefore, the fact that Taishang Laojun had approached him was merely a ploy to lure him into a trap. But he would never make the same mistake again!

This time, he decided to turn the tables and retaliate, and his best ally would be the very person they had originally intended to exploit! "Little Zi'er? Our most important task right now is to help these five couples return safely and successfully, so we must keep a close eye on them." "Of course I know that! Look, at least two of them are fine!" "No, but—" His expression turned somewhat grave. "I'm not worried about them, I'm worried that someone might sabotage us. I know my five subordinates' personalities best, so the more they go, the more worried I become..." "They'll be alright, as long as we keep a careful eye on them!" "Little Zi'er, you really hope they all return safely and successfully, right?" "Of course! And I also really hope they can all find their happy endings, after all, it was the Old Man of the Moon who tied the red thread for them!" "Alright, if anything unexpected happens to them during this process, will you secretly help them?" "Of course I will! This is what Laozi himself promised me, otherwise why would he need the two of us to monitor their situation together?" She felt there was something fishy about his words; it was very strange. She gazed intently at him, trying to discern something in his deep, dark eyes.

"Stop looking. I know what you're thinking. Yes, we are indeed hiding some things from you, but as long as you listen to me and cooperate, everything will be fine." "I don't like being kept in the dark." "I'll tell you everything when the time is right, but not now." Seeing her displeased expression, he quickly coaxed her, "I promise, okay? When the time comes, I'll tell you everything without reservation, okay?" "You said it!" "Of course, I promise you with all my heart!"

"Okay." She believed in his sincerity, which was why she was willing to accept him so quickly, and accept their relationship.

Kang Shouxing was unusually in a good mood today. Humming a little tune, she walked towards the pond. She always enjoyed talking to the koi fish in the pond and feeding them. This was her favorite place since arriving in this ethereal realm, so she always made sure to spend some time here every day.

She half-squatted by the pond, watching the carp swim towards her. Several carp leaped out of the water right before her eyes, drawing beautiful trails in the air and splashing water in their wake… “Those carp are so showy, they must be males. Cough—” A definitive judgment, accompanied by a cough, rang out.

Suddenly, her smiling face turned impatient, even showing a hint of disgust. When she turned to face the person who had come, her eyes were wide with anger. “What are you doing here again?” “What? You can come? But I can’t?” After he finished speaking, he couldn’t help but pant slightly, followed by another earth-shattering cough. His pale, bloodless face was ashen, even his lips were bluish-white with a pale purple tinge, and he was devoid of any human vitality.

Actually, it couldn’t be called that, because he wasn’t human at all, but a demon. Ever since that Xuan Yuan Heavenly Demon clung to Sister Ziwei like a cockroach that could neither be killed nor driven away, this annoying Twin Fiend God has also been sticking to her like a piece of chewing gum.

She really doesn't know what bad luck she's had to be stuck with this man who is destined to be cursed and exudes an aura of loneliness. Whenever Xuan Yuan Heavenly Demon comes here, he will definitely follow, and he will directly approach her, looking at her with his bewildered and helpless lonely eyes, making her inexplicably feel pity for him.

This kind of chaotic emotion has never occurred in her serene state of mind, but now it has been disrupted because of him. How can she not be angry and upset? But he still acts as if it's none of his business, still only looking at her with those pitiful eyes, which makes her even angrier.

Her natal star signifies health and longevity, giving her abundant vitality and a lively, energetic personality. Someone as energetic as her would involuntarily become furious at the sight of his listless, weak appearance.

"Hmph!" she scoffed at him, glaring at him fiercely. "Don't think I don't know your intentions just because you say that." "What intentions could I possibly have towards you?" he asked innocently, blinking his seemingly naive eyes.

But she wouldn't fall for it, because she'd already been fooled once. At first, his appearance did make her think he was a pitiful man, terminally ill and nearing death, which aroused her compassion. But later she learned that this man was actually a jinx; his natal star was the source of all evil, and because of him, there was so much illness and suffering in the world.

His frail, pale appearance was entirely due to his destiny, posing no threat to his life. Moreover, he possessed remarkable abilities, making her worry for him unnecessarily. This also made her a little angry that she had ever cared about him.

"Stop pretending to be so innocent. Don't think I don't know you're trying to draw warmth from me to give this ice queen a little life." "Heh—" He chuckled, coughing as he looked at her flushed face. For some reason, he found her appearance pleasing. While not conventionally beautiful, her unique features added to her air of confidence, and her easygoing personality amused him.

For so long, he had grown accustomed to solitude and rarely sought closeness with others. But when he saw her, a warmth flowed through his previously icy body, surprising and intriguing him. This sparked his interest in her, and a desire to possess her arose within him. Did

she really think he needed her warmth to have any life? He didn't care about any of that, because coldness was the normal energy within him. All he wanted was her vibrant passion. Just looking at her gave him a fresh feeling he'd never experienced before, and he found her yelling and shouting at him incredibly adorable.

"Are you afraid of me?" he deliberately provoked, waiting for her expected fiery reaction.

"Who's afraid of you? What a joke!" Sure enough, she immediately jumped in front of him, pointing a finger at his nose. "Look at your frail appearance, why would I need to be afraid of you?" She looked at him with disdain, clearly looking down on him.

"It seems I should quickly make a move to show my stance, or you'll look down on me?" He smiled gently at her, then suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying, "How can that be? I must change your opinion of me." Caught off guard by his sudden action, she found herself comfortably nestled in his embrace. She tried to break free, but to her surprise, this sickly-looking man was incredibly strong, making it impossible for her to escape. As she looked up, about to protest, he cunningly seized the opportunity and kissed her… The cool breath from his lips sent a shiver through her body, and the contrast between his icy body and her fiery one was striking. This clash of ice and fire unexpectedly ignited a powerful spark of passion… leaving her intoxicated, completely immersed in the sensory world he provided, forgetting everything else.

Until his voice entered her hazy mind, "Promise me, don't refuse me or leave me." "Okay." His breath, his loneliness, made her heart agree to him on her behalf. It wasn't until she saw him smiling triumphantly, until her hazy consciousness was pulled back by reason, that she understood what he meant and what she had agreed to.

She tried to push him away forcefully, but couldn't break free from his firm grip. Furious and embarrassed, she glared at him, accusing him of his treacherous actions. "You…" "What you promise, you can't go back on! Once you make a promise, you must keep it. Otherwise, you'll owe me a debt I'll collect for all eternity, so you can never escape me!" Hearing this, she was stunned and about to retort when a powerful, resonant voice entered her ears. "That's right, since you've already promised him, you shouldn't go back on your word." Kang Shouxing looked out from the embrace of the Twin Star Gods and, seeing it was Laozi, couldn't help but protest,

"How can this be? I didn't hear you clearly."

"Who taught you to sell yourself out because you didn't hear clearly? Who's to blame?" Laozi smiled slyly, making the Twin Star Gods warily watch him.

"What are you doing here, old man?"

"Oh! What are you afraid of? I'm here to help you!" "

Really? The immortal and demon realms have always been irreconcilable enemies. Do you think I'd believe your nonsense?" This Supreme Lord Lao was a formidable opponent. He didn't believe he would be so kind as to help him. But what did he mean by that last sentence?

He knew that Xuan Yuan Heavenly Demon's five subordinates were no ordinary people. Although he had dealt with two... and only through a low-level sneak attack, it didn't mean the remaining three could be handled the same way. So he had been waiting for an opportunity, and now that he had finally found it, he wouldn't let it go.

However, the Twin Fiends Lone Star God's highly alert demeanor made him a difficult opponent! Especially since he was holding Kang Shouxing tightly in his arms, even if he wanted to kick her down to the mortal realm first, he probably wouldn't be able to get past her. It was really a headache. If he could kick Kang Shouxing down first, then this vengeful star who wouldn't let go of her would definitely obediently follow.

"I always speak fairy tales. Let the good brothers speak the ghost stories!" "Hmph! You old stinker, get out of here and stop ruining the scene." He didn't want to talk to him at all, especially since he was a fairy who only knew how to talk. He didn't want to deal with him, and what was worse was that this old man dared to ruin his good time. Looking at Kang Shouxing's slightly swollen lips, he stared at them with unsatisfied desire, wanting to seize her sweetness again.

"Huh?" Hearing him say that, Taishang Laojun was slightly stunned, not understanding why he said he was ruining the scene. "What scene? I can't see it?" He looked around, confused, but couldn't see the scene he was talking about.

Seeing his utterly bewildered and dazed expression, the Twin Fiends couldn't help but curl his thin lips and say sarcastically,

"So what I'm saying is that the two of us, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, standing together, create a beautiful scene, but you, this old geezer, have ruined that scene. Do you understand?" Wow! This annoying brat dares to call him an old man to his face? He's just got a bit of white hair; otherwise, he'd be a dashing young man. Tsk! What an ignorant brat! Fine! Then he doesn't need to be polite to him anymore.

So, he waved his hand at Kang Shouxing, "Girl, come here." But the Twin Fiends wouldn't let go. "Why should she go just because you tell her to? I won't let her go!" Fine, very well! He's thinking of the bigger picture, but these little devils are really disregarding him! They really thought he was a pushover just because he wasn't showing his power. So he wasn't going to hold back. He suddenly attacked with his palm… Although the Twin Fiends Lone Star God was prepared, he hadn't expected the palm strike to be aimed at him, but rather at the person in his arms. Caught off guard, Kang Shouxing was sent crashing down to the mortal realm. He tried to grab her, but missed.

"You old man… give her back to me!" He glared at him resentfully, like a child who hadn't gotten his candy, unleashing a series of fierce attacks.

The Supreme Lord Laozi was somewhat surprised by his fierce attacks. Such terrifying strength—no wonder he had tricked them into going to the mortal realm for tribulations. Otherwise, if they were allowed to stay here, the celestial realm would truly be overwhelmed!

"If you really want her, then let me send you on your way." "You old geezer, you want to send me on my way and make my soul scatter? Don't even think about it!" As soon as he finished speaking, his fierce attacks intensified, targeting the Supreme Lord Laozi.

When Laozi first witnessed the power of one of the Five Fiends, he couldn't imagine what it would be like if the power of these five fiends were combined with the abilities of that Xuan Yuan Heavenly Demon... It seemed that he could only outsmart them, otherwise, if both sides were to suffer heavy losses, he would be unable to accomplish his mission.

So, while dealing with his attacks, he tried to persuade him, saying, "Double Fiends, clinging to me like this is of no use at all. Don't you want her anymore?" "Enough nonsense! You're the one who knocked her down, so go and find her for me." "Sure! Look, isn't she right there?" Laozi suddenly stopped, nimbly dodging his attacks, and pointed behind him. Just as he instinctively looked back, Laozi struck him down to the mortal realm with a single palm strike… "You old codger, how dare you plot against me! If you've got the guts, don't let me run into you again. If I don't find her, I will never let you go!" The roar of the Double Fiends God echoed, making Laozi tremble involuntarily.

Heavens! These fiends are getting harder and harder to deal with, and they're becoming more and more of a threat to him, a celestial lord. Does he still hold his celestial status? Why is no one taking him seriously anymore? This is so frustrating.

But—hehe, it's alright, didn't he still manage to deal with them one by one? Seriously, the descent flag bestowed by the Queen Mother of the West is really useful! Just a quick, furtive wave, and even the most difficult ones would be obediently swept down to the mortal realm by the flag's gust of wind, which they mistook for the wind of his palm.

Sigh! These lads are all so clever and difficult to deal with, always challenging his divine might and refusing to cooperate. Although he'd dealt with one more, he couldn't relax at all, because there were still two left!

He knew that the later ones would be even harder to handle! Just look at this one, he even dared to threaten them!

So… what about the remaining two? He already had a very bad feeling. It seemed he had to go see the Old Man of the Moon again, to have him wrap the red thread around the next couple a few more times, tie it tightly, and then make a knot—only then would he feel at ease!

Chapter 1:

Hospitals in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories were mostly established by the British. However, these hospitals were later overshadowed by the emerging Lui family of medical professionals. In Hong Kong, the Lui family and the British-established hospitals formed a powerful triumvirate. The Lui family, as role models for all Chinese people, enjoyed immense respect and attention, their status and prestige far surpassing that of ordinary political and business figures.

Lui's hospitals were not only distributed across the three districts of Hong Kong but also throughout Asia, forming a vast medical network providing fast and convenient medical services. They also established numerous medical research centers and schools, systematically training medical personnel, thus the Lui family has always enjoyed a prestigious reputation in the medical field.

The members of the Lui family, needless to say, are all universally recognized as top-tier doctors in the medical field. Regardless of their specialty, they are almost always at the forefront, making the entire Lui family, across three generations, considered medical luminaries.

Each hospital under the Lui family boasts state-of-the-art medical equipment and professional physicians, along with comprehensive facilities such as visitor parking, libraries, and five-star wards.

The well-established and highly lucrative Lui Family Medical School has become a coveted destination for many students and aspiring medical professionals. However, Lui Family's selection criteria are extremely rigorous, requiring exceptional professional skills and the patience and compassion most essential to medical staff to become a member.

The secret to Lui Family's success lies in its corporate management approach. Not only are annual sales targets and profit margins set, but employees are also required to maintain high standards of conduct. Because their work is aimed at serving the community, it is crucial to ensure that every patient and their family feels safe and at ease, and to be considerate of their needs. From the hospital director down to nurses, doctors, and staff, everyone must treat patients like honored guests.

It is this strict implementation of these measures that has earned Lui Family consistently high praise from both peers and patients, leading to record-breaking revenue.

However, the Lü family now faces a dilemma: the issue of who will succeed them. The first generation of the Lü family had over a dozen siblings, each with more than a dozen children. Almost all family members pursued careers in medicine, achieving remarkable success. This succession has led to fierce competition among the cousins to become the head of the Lü family. Becoming the head would grant them access to the Lü family's Physicians' Association, founded by the Lü family, and the position of president. They would also lead and manage the Lü family's businesses across Asia, wielding significant financial power and representing the Lü family in a position of immense prestige.

However, becoming the head of the Lü family requires passing numerous tests. Besides medical skills and ethics, keen insight, sound judgment, and professional business management abilities are indispensable. Only those Lü family descendants who meet these basic qualifications can compete for the position of president.

However, a bizarre and helpless situation arose with the third generation. From the moment Lü Renxiang was born, all the children of the Lü family, revered as a family of doctors, were afflicted with serious illnesses, as if a plague had struck, and no one related to the Lü family by blood was spared.

All of Lü's third-generation cousins died from their illnesses, leaving only Lü Renxiang. Lü's grandparents, who were originally elderly but healthy, were diagnosed with incurable Alzheimer's disease the day after Lü Renxiang's birth and were completely unable to manage affairs.

Lü Renxiang's father suffered a stroke and was bedridden, while his mother suffered from a series of minor and major ailments, her health deteriorating day by day, and she frequently had to visit the hospital emergency room. Lü Renxiang's sister went blind overnight, with no cause found and no treatment available. Lü Renxiang himself was frail and sickly from childhood, and had a withdrawn and solitary personality, disliking people.

The Lü family was plagued by death and illness, leaving no suitable heir to assume the position of president. Yet, they were unwilling to let an outsider inherit the empire they had painstakingly built.

This bizarre situation was truly unbelievable; who would have thought that a renowned medical family couldn't even cure its own members, and that so many family members had died in such a short time? How could this not be astonishing?

Fortunately, although Alzheimer's disease causes memory and cognitive impairment, the two elders of the Lü family still had moments of lucidity. Though brief, these moments were enough for them to pass the presidency to Lü Renxiang.

The reason Lü Renxiang was able to take over as president was not because the Lü family lacked other heirs, but because his abilities and medical skills greatly satisfied and pleased the two elders. Although Lü Renxiang was physically weak, he could still perform surgery after adequate rest. Although each major surgery required him to rest for more than half a month due to overload, his medical skills and management abilities were first-rate, even surpassing those of the two elders.

However, what worried them most was his aloofness and coldness. He disliked social interaction and always locked himself in his own world, not allowing anyone to enter or intrude upon his territory.

If anyone dared to offend him, he would exhibit two extremely contrasting reactions: one was a terrifying retaliatory force, harming not only himself but also others, ultimately resulting in him being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, barely alive; the other

was complete self-isolation, turning a deaf ear and a blind eye to everything, retreating into his own world, neither allowing others in nor letting himself out.

Although this was a ailment he had since birth, he was fortunate to have the occasional lucidity of the two elders of the Lü family. In their limited time, they tirelessly taught and trained him, and he lived up to their expectations, gradually accumulating the abilities required of a leader. He managed the Lü family business with remarkable efficiency, not only preserving its existing strengths but also fostering its continued growth, which greatly pleased his elders.

Before her health deteriorated, Lü Renxiang's mother, He Xue Ruo, was a highly respected obstetrician and gynecologist. During her husband's tenure as president, she was also his most capable assistant. Therefore, as long as her health allowed, she would do her utmost to assist Lü Renxiang in matters related to this field.

But once he was fully capable of handling things independently, she couldn't let go of his health. He Xue Ruo knew that all of this stemmed from Lü Renxiang's birth. Although she was an atheist and didn't want to doubt her son, the facts were undeniable, forcing her to believe it. Therefore, she felt a sense of guilt towards the Lü family and was even more worried about her son.

Anyone who stayed by his side to care for him would inexplicably fall ill within half a month, only to miraculously recover as soon as they left his sphere of influence. This strange occurrence kept happening, causing He Xue Ruo great distress.

Because of this, even with the highest salaries and benefits, they struggled to find people willing to stay by Lü Renxiang's side to protect and serve him. This troubled them greatly. Fortunately, they later discovered that avoiding close contact with Lü Renxiang could prevent the illnesses, which is why people gradually returned to the Lü family mansion.

Even though He Xueruo understood that all of this was a disaster brought about by her son's birth, her love for him never diminished. She still desperately wanted someone to be with her son, so today, when her body and mind were still barely holding on, she couldn't wait to discuss matters concerning Lü Renxiang with her clear-headed in-laws and daughter.

"What do you think of my suggestion?" The Lü family's matriarch asked for the others' opinions, her heart filled with mixed feelings. She never expected that their large Lü family, which used to fight tooth and nail for the position of president, would now be discussing not who would succeed to the position, but how to preserve their last bloodline.

"Sigh! Mom, we've already hired many caregivers to look after Renxiang, but no one can do the job properly, and no matter how many we look, the situation won't change!" "Then what should we do?" The Lü family's patriarch's aged voice was filled with utter helplessness.

Just as the room fell silent, Lu Ziyao suddenly spoke up: "Recently, when I accompanied Uncle Ni to inspect a hospital in the New Territories, I heard a rumor that a young nurse could bring the dead back to life. Of course, it's just a rumor... but if we could invite her home to take care of Renxiang, maybe... maybe not only could Renxiang's illness be cured, but we could also benefit." "What?" The three people present exclaimed in surprise and quickly asked Lu Ziyao, "Is that true? Who is she?" "She's a nurse working at a British hospital in the New Territories named Qiao Shuqi. Ever since I heard the rumors about her, I've had someone help me investigate her information. It's all here." As Lu Ziyao spoke, she took out some papers from a bag beside her. "Mom, take a look." He Xueruo quickly took the papers from her and started looking through them, asking her daughter to tell them what she had heard.

Rumors in the hospital say that Qiao Shuqi is a true angel in white. No matter how serious the illness or what kind of disease she takes care of, the patients will miraculously recover and have their lives extended beyond what they were supposed to die.

Upon seeing the sweetly smiling girl in the file photo, He Xue Ruo immediately took a liking to her. Hearing her daughter's words, a thought flashed through her mind. She asked Lü Zi Yao, "Have you verified this rumor?" "Generally, people believe it's just a coincidence, but she only stayed at the New Territories hospital for six months, yet she gained the love of all the patients and the praise of her colleagues. Even if the rumor isn't necessarily true, the patients still firmly believe in her. At least in those six months, every patient she cared for left healthy and well. No one died or had any patients under her care." "Oh?" He Xue Ruo glanced at her parents-in-law sitting beside her and noticed their blank expressions. She quickly said to Lü Zi Yao, "I think we should decide this ourselves. I'll have the housekeeper come and accompany your grandparents to rest." She pressed her fingerprint as she spoke.

Lu Ziyao's expression immediately turned worried. She quickly said to her mother, "Mom, are Grandpa and Grandma's illnesses getting worse? This situation in our family is making me both worried and helpless." She couldn't help but sigh deeply.

He Xue Ru patted her daughter sitting beside her and comforted her, "We can only do our best, Ziyao. Although our situation isn't much better, it's still much better than everyone else in the family. We must persevere, not just for ourselves, but also for Ren Xiang." "Mom, I know. Although I can't see, I will definitely do my best to help Ren Xiang. Besides, I believe in Qiao Shuqi's abilities. Maybe she really can bring hope to our family." "Ziyao, I'm not trying to discourage you, but I don't believe she can bring any hope or good fortune to our family. I just think that Ren Xiang needs a professional nurse to take care of him. With his weak body and withdrawn personality, I'm really worried that he might forget to eat or put on more clothes if no one is around to take care of him. So I decided to let this girl give it a try." "Mom, I believe in me..." "All these things that happened in our family are related to Ren Xiang's birth..." Lu Ziyao's words were cut short by her mother's protest, but she quickly interrupted her and continued, "No... Mom, let me finish. I'm not blaming Ren Xiang. I'm just making reasonable suspicions. Besides, it's not Ren Xiang's fault. I just hope to use Qiao Shuqi's special abilities to help Ren Xiang and bring new hope to our Lu family." "Then... alright! I'll instruct Uncle Ni to poach her at any cost." "I'll talk to Ren Xiang." "Alright, that child is only slightly willing to accept you. As his mother, he's basically..." She couldn't help but sigh sadly. For some reason, he just wouldn't let her get too close to him. Just thinking about her son's intense reaction made her feel uneasy.

Even though Lü Ziyao was blind, she could hear the sadness in her mother's voice, so she comforted her, "Mom, don't be like this. Ren Xiang treats me the same way. I don't even know if he listens to what I say. Although he's willing to let me stay in his place, it can't be more than half an hour, otherwise he'll get agitated and kick me out!" "But at least he's willing to let you stay. Unlike me... he won't let me even take a step closer. If it weren't for the information I got from your Uncle Ni, I don't think I'd even know how he's doing." "That's why we have to hire someone else to take care of him. Otherwise, Uncle Ni can only spend time with Ren Xiang because of work. The rest of the time, he's just sitting quietly by himself. I don't know what he's doing or thinking." "Okay! It's decided then." He Xue Ruo only hoped that the nurse could stay a little longer and spend more time with Ren Xiang. She didn't dare to think about anything else because she was utterly disappointed with the current situation.

However, Lü Ziyao was much more optimistic. She believed that since there was a jinx like Ren Xiang, there would naturally be a lucky star like Qiao Shuqi to counterbalance him. Therefore, she was full of anticipation for this matter.

The mother and daughter each had different thoughts, but their ideas were the same: they both hoped to bring Qiao Shuqi home as soon as possible and hoped that Lü Renxiang would accept her.

Lü Renxiang had already learned from his sister that Qiao Shuqi was going to be his private caregiver. He would conduct a detailed background check on everyone who came to take care of him. His long days of being locked in his room with his computer had made him a computer expert. He could easily obtain any information about people, things, or matters he wanted to know through his computer. His first impression from a photo was the main factor in his decision on whether to keep that person by his side. After all, this was a very personal job, and he naturally had to choose someone he found pleasing to the eye.

He had a secret he discovered when he was seven. Although his birth caused his relatives to either die from illness or contract diseases, this was beyond his control. They were simply affected by the malevolent energy he was born with, as they shared his blood.

However, he could decide whether or not people unrelated to him would fall ill. In other words, he possessed the power to control a person's health, and all it took was a thought. If his heart rejected someone, that person would inexplicably fall ill and leave. If he wanted them to stay, nothing would happen.

Unfortunately, so far, no one has caught his eye, let alone been willing to stay by his side. How could he not understand the women's thoughts? They claimed to be caregivers, but in reality, each one hoped to become the mistress of the Lü family. For wealth, they wouldn't mind dragging along a half-dead man, especially since, aside from his frail health, he was quite handsome.

They appeared infatuated with him, but their eyes harbored greedy schemes. If he ignored them, they would eventually lose patience and hurl insults at him, ultimately facing expulsion from the Lü family.

He couldn't directly refuse his family's kindness, so he had to handle things his own way. He didn't need anyone's company, nor did he want anyone entering his world and disrupting his contented life. Therefore, even though the information he had gathered indicated that Qiao Shuqi possessed unique qualities, she still failed to pique his interest.

In this world, he only trusted himself. He believed that anything he wanted, he had to earn through his own strength and ability. As for those intangible, unseen, mysterious rumors, he dismissed them entirely, except for the power he himself possessed. This was his standard of conduct, and the contradiction within it was precisely his gray area.

Lu Renxiang considered himself entirely dark, except for a few gray areas. This was why he didn't want people to get close to him. If people knew he had no other colors besides black, wouldn't that be too heavy? Therefore, he always used his withdrawn and introverted personality and his frail health as a protective shield.

After finishing his research, just as he was about to shut down his computer, a photo unexpectedly appeared on the screen. Qiao Shuqi's sweet smile and the stubborn, strong look in her eyes in the photo captivated him. He reached out a trembling hand to touch her in the photo, a feeling he had never experienced before stirring within him.

He had to have her! Once the thought took hold, it could never be erased. His resolve strengthened, and just looking at her in the photograph stirred a desire within him—a yearning to possess her sweetness and warmth. He believed that when she stood before him in person, she would be even more captivating than in the photograph.

For some reason, simply looking at her stirred an innate, intense possessiveness within him, as if he had known her for a long time, as if she already belonged to him. This lingering memory seemed to have existed for a very long time, and he had come to this world solely to find her!

At that moment, his private jet rang, causing him to furrow his brow slightly. He knew that only Uncle Ni, busy preparing for the shareholders' meeting, would call at this hour. He picked up the phone but remained silent. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't waste words. Even though Uncle Ni had been by his side for years, handling many external affairs, he didn't want to become too close to him.

After Uncle Ni finished speaking, his expression turned extremely gloomy, and his brows furrowed even more deeply. Then, after a long pause, he suddenly said, "Prepare a car for me. To the New Territories." He then hung up the phone.

That woman had actually refused to be his caregiver! Her reason was simply that she wanted to serve more patients, and caring for him alone couldn't fulfill her dream.

Uncle Ni said he had tried every possible method of threat and bribery to get her to agree, which was why he was calling to ask for his opinion.

Although Qiao Shuqi's refusal surprised him greatly, it also made this game of plunder even more interesting. A cunning glint flashed in Lu Renxiang's eyes. He got up and walked out of the room, determined to see her!

His action was unprecedented, which surprised and delighted He Xue Ruo and Lü Zi Yao. They thought that if this girl could unexpectedly attract Ren Xiang's attention and help him break out of his deliberate isolation, then they would be even more confident that she could improve Ren Xiang's physical condition. Now they could only pray that this girl named Qiao Shu Qi was willing to come back with Ren Xiang. If necessary, they would also lend Ren Xiang a hand.

After finishing her handover work, Qiao Shu Qi planned to leave work. After smiling and saying goodbye to each colleague, as she walked towards the door with her head down, someone blocked her way. No matter which direction she went, someone seemed determined to oppose her, and she couldn't help but get annoyed.

"Haven't you heard that a good dog doesn't block the road?" she said irritably, raising her eyes to see which inconsiderate person was blocking her way.

Unexpectedly, the moment she looked up, she met a pair of eyes that looked both helpless and bewildered. Her initial anger was completely replaced by surprise, and she could only stare blankly at him. Her first thought was that this man was as pale as a ghost.

And a handsome, refined ghost at that!

His skin was shockingly pale, so pale that you could almost see the capillaries. There were obvious hollows under his eyes, and his lips were bluish-purple. His long black hair cascaded down his shoulders, giving him an ethereal beauty.

Qiao Shuqi could clearly feel the icy aura emanating from him. His breath on her cheek carried a chill. She shuddered, realizing what she was feeling… She suddenly realized something was wrong, and then froze.

Good heavens! When did he get so close to her? Why hadn't she noticed? Just as she was about to take a step back, his voice rang in her ear, "I've never heard that phrase before." "You...you..." Her eyes suddenly darted around, and finding no one else in the vast hospital lobby, she was even more frightened and quickly backed away, "A ghost—" This was a hospital; seeing a ghost wasn't impossible. She'd been here for over six months without encountering one, but today she was incredibly unlucky, having stumbled upon one just as she was finishing her night shift and heading home.

To her surprise, her scream only made the ghost laugh. She peeked out through the gaps between his fingers covering her face and saw that his smile was indeed handsome, causing her to freeze in shock once more.

It wasn't until she heard his cough that she snapped out of her daze. She picked up the cross around her neck and waved it in front of her chest, saying to him, "You... get out of here... uh... no, disappear from my sight, or I'll make you vanish into thin air!" Her threat sounded completely ineffective; her trembling, weak voice was almost comical.

Seeing her defensive demeanor, Lü Renxiang couldn't help but laugh. This little girl must think he was a ghost. And rightly so! He looked exactly like a ghost; shouldn't he be used to it by now? But hearing her say it evoked a completely different feeling, and for some reason, it made his heart ache slightly.

Seeing her cautious and wary demeanor, he suddenly had a mischievous thought. Before she noticed, he nimbly moved in front of her, put his arm around her waist, and deliberately breathed cool air on her neck, saying, "I want to leave too... but I'm lonely... no one's with me, why don't you come and keep me company?" As he spoke, he savored the soft, warm fragrance of her body against his chest. Her sweet scent filled his nostrils, making him unable to resist his desire, greedily inhaling her aroma, unwilling to let her go.

Good heavens! Someone save her! She was being held by a ghost! And this ghost actually wanted her to keep him company?

No! How could she give in like this? She was a fearless nurse! If she was scared half to death by this, how could she serve people again?

But reason prevailed; the situation was that she was being held by a ghost, how come she hadn't fainted yet? She felt sweat streaming down her forehead. No matter how much she wanted to escape this terrifying situation, her feet seemed glued to the ground, unable to move.

But she still relied on her innate rationality and courage, constantly reassuring herself not to be afraid. If she let the ghost see her fear, it might really drag her to the underworld to keep her company. She believed that as long as her willpower was strong enough, the ghost wouldn't be able to take her away.

Just as she was about to rebuke him, she found herself screaming. His ghostly hands were roaming restlessly over her body. She froze at first, then, drawing courage from who-knows-where, she pushed him away forcefully and yelled, "You lecherous ghost, stay away from me! Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're a ghost! You're a shameless lecher!" Hearing her call him a lecher, Lü Renxiang was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter. How hilarious!

He never expected her to be so adorable. He laughed and coughed, but still couldn't resist the urge to tease her further. Having lived for so many years, he always felt that the world was so boring and dull that nothing could arouse his interest. Even if others mistook him for aloof and withdrawn, he was too lazy to explain. Let them be as they please; as long as they didn't disturb his peace, let them say what they want.

But now, this woman had aroused his intense interest, and seeing her today only strengthened his resolve to keep her by his side.

Seeing her feigned fear, yet so adorably brave, was truly captivating! A glint flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly lunged at her, falling flat on top of her. Breathing slightly, he whispered, "You're so clever, you figured out I'm a lecher right away. Well then, let me indulge in my lust for you." He decided to live up to her reputation, leaning intimately against her, resting his head on her left shoulder, inhaling the faint fragrance of her hair. One hand rested on her right shoulder, the other on her slender waist, creating an intimate pose.

Qiao Shuqi had encountered some sexual harassment in this hospital before, but she had cleverly dealt with them all. She knew she wasn't bad-looking, so encountering some trouble was expected. But she had never encountered such a bold lecher… no, she should say such a shameless lecher!

She was always well-liked and had a gentle temperament. She always treated patients with the kindest and most patient approach. But this wretched, sickly, lecherous ghost dared to be so disrespectful to her! Even if he was a terminally ill ghost, she couldn't be polite to him!

The feeling of being violated outweighed her fear of ghosts. She used all her strength to push him away, cursing him, "You lecherous, sick, tasteless, immoral, filthy ghost—" She couldn't help but widen her astonished eyes and stare at him.

Good heavens! She...she had actually been kissed by a ghost!? Seeing his magnified, handsome face so close to her, she felt a sudden, unbearable darkness before her eyes, and then, embarrassingly, fainted in his arms.

Originally, Lü Renxiang hadn't planned to kiss her. It was the allure of her two rosy lips, constantly moving before his eyes, that had stirred within him an irresistible desire to kiss her… When he finally touched her lips, he discovered how soft and tender they were, and how intoxicatingly sweet they tasted. He fell deeply in love with the sensation. Just as he was about to delve deeper into her sweetness, she softly collapsed into his arms, forcing him to reluctantly withdraw his kiss.

Looking down at her lying in his arms with her eyes closed, a surge of tenderness rose in his heart. Without hesitation, he bent down, picked her up, and carried her to the black car parked at the gate. His face remained expressionless, but a triumphant smile flickered in his eyes.

"Nobody could persuade you, huh?" he said softly, gently stroking her delicate face as he sat in the car. "Now you're obediently coming with me, aren't you?" Although his methods weren't exactly honorable, he didn't care as long as he achieved his goal!

Gazing at her delicate face, his thoughts raced, a complex and calculating glint in his eyes. Recalling his outburst in the hall earlier, he knew his plan would need some adjustments.

He needed to convince her to stay by his side first, then take some covert actions to avoid ruining everything.

To keep her with him, he needed her on his side, but… should he trust her? His eyes scanned her face, his heart instinctively making the decision.

He had made his decision; he would trust her. He only hoped she wouldn't betray him.

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