Episode 79: Jing Dan's Great Success

  The news reported the next day that the recent frequent earthquakes and disasters in Longtan City were caused by its proximity to the sea and tectonic activity. However, citizens do not need to worry too much, as the city has dispatched professional experts to conduct investigations, and results are expected soon.

  Li Yan just smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying, but had to say that these two shocks were both related to him. The first time he subdued Qinglong Meng Zhang, and this time it was because of a fight with the old Taoist Li Lingfeng. Both were scattered immortals, and their fight caused the earth to shake and mountains to sway, which wasn't anything unusual.

  The next few days were very calm, Li Yan relied on the mysterious blood in the Lapis Lazuli Holy Grail found by the self-absorbed vampire Fang Zhong to make great progress in his physical strength, and he broke through to the realm of Condensing Dan Great Completion, which was already the peak of a mortal. Next, as long as he condensed the nine orifices, he could become a strong martial artist in the realm of human immortals.

  That noon, Li Yan received a call from Hai Ruo Tian, the father of Hai Ruoyun. He warmly invited Li Yan to have dinner together, saying that he wanted to express his gratitude. Coincidentally, Li Yan also wanted to take this opportunity to clarify the matter of the golden bull god statue mentioned by Lingyu Ding, so he agreed.

  The agreed place, Li Yan was not unfamiliar with it. It was the largest and most luxurious seaside hotel in Longtan City. However, this time Hai Ru Tian had arranged to meet at the Western restaurant next door, which Li Yan had never been to before.

  The beautiful waitress at the entrance of the Western restaurant politely opened the door for Li Yan, smiling and saying: "Sir, welcome! Do you have a reservation?"

  Li Yan was here for the first time, and he nodded immediately, smiling: "It's Hai Ruyi who invited me to come."

  Upon hearing this, the beautiful waitress was clearly taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained her composure and smiled sweetly with even greater respect: "So you're the guest of our CEO? Please follow me, he's already waiting for you!" With that, the beautiful waitress enthusiastically led him inside.

  Seeing this, Li Yan couldn't help but pause for a moment, walking and thinking: "Hai Ruo Tian, Hai Ruo Yun, Hai Ruo Feng... Hmm... Haibin Dajiudian (Seaside Hotel)... Hehe... I wonder what's the connection between them?" He remembered that he still owed Hai Ruo Feng some hundred-year-old medicinal herbs that he hadn't sold to him yet.

  For the first time here, Li Yan walked around and looked around. He had to say that the Seaside Hotel was indeed the leader of Longtan City's catering industry. The environment here was really good, and the decoration was also very stylish. Compared with ordinary Western restaurants, it was much stronger. At least, the one he went to before couldn't be compared with this place.

  While he was still thinking, the beautiful waitress had already led him to the door of a luxurious private room in the innermost part, lightly knocked on the door, then pushed it open and respectfully said: "General Tian, your guest has arrived!" After that, she stepped aside and invited Li Yan to enter.

  Li Yan had just entered when Hai Rutian already stood up from the dinner table and came over to greet him, warmly extending his hand: "Ah! Mr. Li, you've finally arrived, come, come, come, please take a seat!"

  Li Yan smiled and walked over, shaking hands with him, saying calmly: "Sorry to keep you waiting for so long." The two exchanged pleasantries and sat down separately. Li Yan took a look around and found that Hai Ruoyun and his mother were not there today, which made him feel a bit strange. According to reason, since it was a thank-you banquet for him, at least Ruoyun should be present, but he thought about it and didn't say anything more.

  The sea is like the sky, and the waiter starts to serve dishes. The dishes are very rich, two people, a total of 18 dishes, and the wine is also the best red wine, with a price tag of over 100,000 yuan. Unfortunately, both people are obviously somewhat absent-minded, so although they eat and drink with laughter, they are not comfortable.

  After three rounds of wine, Hai suddenly changed the subject and said: "This time we really have to thank Mr. Li for his help, letting Ruo Yun get rid of her painful illness, as parents we are truly grateful!"

  Upon hearing this, Li Yan just smiled faintly and said: "Heaven is being polite, I just did what I should do. Seeing such a lovely child like Ruo Yun suffer from such pain, it's unbearable for me to watch. Since I can help him, of course, I will lend a hand."

  "Alas... over the years, I and Ruo Yun's mother have taken him to almost every major hospital at home and abroad, seeking divine intervention and begging for help from everyone. Now that we've met Mr. Li, Ruo Yun has finally been cured. To be honest, I'm so happy that I don't know how to express it." After a slight pause, Hai Ru Tian couldn't help but sigh: "But, I've always had a worry in my heart - I don't know how long Ruo Yun's condition can last?"

  "Poor parents, it's hard for them. All these years, who knows how many hardships they've endured for Yifeng? Thinking of his own parents from past lives and now thinking of his mother Li Ping lying in the hospital bed, Li Yan couldn't help but let out a sigh and say: 'To be honest, Yifeng's illness is one that can't be thoroughly cured.'"

  Although Hai Ru Tian had already made preparations in advance, at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart when he heard these words, and quickly asked: "Why is that?"

  "This kind of situation with Yifeng is not considered an illness, but a divine gift. In fact, for many people, it's something that can be encountered but not sought... Li Yan didn't mean to hide anything, and immediately made an explanation, but since it involved the cultivation world, and the other party was just an ordinary person, he couldn't help but pause slightly."

  "You're saying......" After all, in these years of seeking medical treatment everywhere, plus the extraordinary wealth and power of his family in Shanghai, so for some extraordinary things, Hai Ruten still has some understanding. When Li Yan said this, he immediately had some insight, and hurriedly asked carefully.

  Li Yan saw his expression and knew that he was only afraid of having some understanding of the cultivation world, so he didn't hide it anymore. He replied directly: "That's right, in fact, if Yun can be called a cultivation genius, if he can guide him into the cultivation world, his future achievements will be immeasurable."

  "Alas..." Upon hearing this, Hai Ruten let out a deep sigh and after a brief moment of silence, he looked at Li Yan with a serious expression: "Mr. Li, since you can tell me these things, I won't beat around the bush either. To be honest, over the years, there have been some special individuals who wanted to take our family's Ruoyun as their disciple. They said that although they couldn't make Ruoyun's condition disappear, they could bring him into a completely new and unimaginable world. However, we've always been reluctant and didn't dare to let him go, because that world is too dangerous, where the strong prey on the weak, and it's extremely cruel. We just hope that Ruoyun can live a peaceful and safe life, and that would be enough for us."

  Li Yan had originally thought of taking Ruo Yun as a nominal disciple, at least to pass on some of his own skills. After all, encountering such a talented and beautiful person made even Li Da San Xian feel deeply moved. Unfortunately, looking at Hai Ru Tian's appearance, it seemed that he did not intend to let Ruo Yun set foot in this world.

  Although somewhat disappointed, Li Yan also understood the other party's idea. The cultivation world may seem mysterious and unpredictable, with some unimaginable benefits, but between letting a child live a peaceful life and embarking on an uncertain and perilous path, every parent would make a wise choice!

  "Whatever, I respect your decision. However, it's probably impossible to completely seal off Ruoyun's extraordinary abilities, so for now, I can only rely on my sealing powers to temporarily suppress his special abilities." Li Yan responded with a hint of helplessness.

  "Temporarily?" Hai Rutian hastily asked: "Then how long is this temporary?"

  Seeing his tense appearance, Li Yan couldn't help but smile slightly and said: "Heaven doesn't need to be in a hurry, after all, Yu Fei's innate ability hasn't been developed yet, so the time my seal can hold is still relatively long. At least a year or two, at most three to five years, it should be no problem. Moreover, even if the time comes, what's the worst that could happen? I'll just have to work harder and re-seal him again."

  Hai Ru Tian saw Li Yan with a confident expression and slightly put his mind at ease: "Mr. Li's meaning is that this can be sealed multiple times... sealing, right!" After all, he was just an ordinary person, and the word 'sealing' still seemed somewhat unfamiliar to him.

  Li Yan nodded and replied, "It's possible. Moreover, if nothing unexpected happens in the future, as my abilities grow stronger, I might even be able to completely seal off Ruoyun's innate talent!"

  The Gate of Power