The voluptuous and mature Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu walked into the laboratory with a charming expression, seeing Shen Qiang recording the experiment results seriously. Her beautiful eyes sparkled, and she gently opened her red lips, smiling as she said, "Boss, I know you're going to Beijing Medical University as an exchange student to complete your studies when the semester starts, and time is precious for you. But some things can't be rushed; good health is more important."

Shen Qiang turned his head and looked at the alluring Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu, smiling, "Makes sense."

After saying that, he stopped his work, glanced at the darkening sky outside the window, and said, "Cell transformation requires time. I waited the entire afternoon and found the changes very minimal. So let's leave it for now; haste makes waste. I should consider the issues for the new semester."

Upon hearing this, the charming Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu smiled and said, "Beijing Medical University is full of talented people, and elites are as numerous as the stars. I specifically kept an eye on the Beijing Medical University's forum and found out that the campus belle is actually acknowledged as the most formidable academic genius."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Is there a rule that says a genius can't be a campus belle?"

The seductive Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu laughed and helped Shen Qiang take off his white lab coat, saying, "Miao Xiaoxia is currently the campus belle of the Medical University, but her grades seem to be at the bottom."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Well, that's her own fault; she's always playing mahjong with Ali and Ye Xiaolei. One night, I heard her talking in her sleep, saying something like, 'Three circles, hu!'"

Ke Bizhu's eyes curved with laughter as she opened Shen Qiang's jacket so he could put it on easily, saying, "President Shen Bian said your studying in Beijing is beneficial for the group's development, and he's planning to open a Heshenghe Group office there."

Shen Qiang laughed, "That Bianyi, when I asked him to start a project in my hometown, he kept finding excuses. Yet, upon hearing Beijing, he became enthusiastic."

Ke Bizhu laughed, helping Shen Qiang straighten his clothes, and said, "Beijing is different from other places; it's a mix of dragons and snakes, but it's the realm of the Dragon Group. Any cultivator above the Nascent Soul Stage lingering in Beijing needs to report to the Dragon Group, so it's truly a world where ordinary people decide everything."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang raised his eyebrow, "Are you reminding me to abandon my cultivator identity once I go to Beijing?"

Ke Bizhu smiled, "Just saying, be more careful there."

Shen Qiang smiled lightly and said, "I understand what you mean. In Beijing, everything must follow mortal rules; laws are a boundary that cannot be crossed. But don't forget, I'm the Security Advisor for the Dragon Group. My awareness may not be high, but I know what should be done and what shouldn't be done."

Going downstairs, getting into the car.

In the enclosed space, only two people.

Smelling the uniquely soothing fragrance of the quietly Sleeping Fire Lotus, Shen Qiang said calmly, "At the beginning of the semester, come with me to Beijing."

Ke Bizhu curved her eyes charmingly and agreed.

Then she suddenly changed the subject, saying hesitantly, "Someone challenged you today on the Immortal Realm Forum, planning to have a dan duel with you on the ninth day, showcasing techniques."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled, "Hope it's not a nobody."

The ever-observant Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon couldn't help but laugh, "I thought you'd be very nervous and worried."

Shen Qiang smiled, glanced at Ke Bizhu driving, then said indifferently, "So far, what's more frightening to the Cultivation World about me is just those three hundred Great Demons of Heshenghe and my poisoning techniques."

"Apart from that, they have no particular respect for me, because there are countless cultivators, many of whom are strong. Until my cultivation truly exceeds the Dao Fruit Stage, there are plenty of cultivators who dare to look down on me because of my cultivation level."

"I accept this fact because my cultivation time is short, and indeed, I'm not yet comparable to those old folks. But alchemy is different."

Looking at Ke Bizhu seriously, Shen Qiang said calmly, "Elixir Pills and medical skills are where I'm truly powerful. I allow myself to be weaker in cultivation, allow deficiencies in certain areas, but in alchemy, I must be the best."

"Because of the sect's demand?" Ke Bizhu asked curiously.

Shen Qiang laughed, "No, but I have the best mentorship, the most comprehensive and thorough pill recipes. If I still can't win, wouldn't I be a failure?"

Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu laughed beautifully and said softly, "Confident you are incredibly charming."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Gentle you are incredibly beautiful."

Ke Bizhu laughed without speaking, and as the car headed towards the mountain villa, she said, "The person challenging you is Yu Xinghuo, a famous alchemist in the Cultivation World, known for arrogance as one of the Four Little Dan Painters. Although I'm confident you can win, you better prepare yourself; don't fight a battle you're not sure of."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Don't worry, I won't lose. Whether it's the Four Little Dan Painters or the Thirty-two Skillful Hands, even people from the Medicine King Valley can't make me take them seriously. Can't be helped; when it comes to alchemy, it's just so unbeatable, so lonely."

Ke Bizhu laughed, "Better be cautious; the saying goes that those who come aren't kind. He said he'd come on the ninth day to compete, which means he should be fully prepared. Other issues aside, regarding materials, recipes..."

"Those aren't problems," Shen Qiang interrupted, "As long as he dares to come, I'll show him who is the true king, also letting those who rant online shut their mouths."

Ke Bizhu laughed, "I'll be watching and waiting."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely win. Also, if you're not too busy these days, help Chu Qing refine the Withering Flower Elixir release. After all, Bai Shiyi is right; without reputation, an elixir pill won't fetch a good price. So this time, our Heshenghe's pills must make them look at us with new eyes."

Ke Bizhu smiled, "No problem, I'll take care of these things."

Shen Qiang nodded, then said nothing more, but his sword-like brows inexplicably furrowed.

Because there are many things Shen Qiang must handle right now: the dan duel on the ninth, the Withering Flower Elixir release before the fifteenth, meeting the Illusion Demolition Group on the fifteenth, and then the start of the new semester, going to Beijing.

These consecutive events, due to unfamiliarity, made Shen Qiang feel slightly uneasy.

But reason tells Shen Qiang that risks often signal opportunities.

To become stronger and be a great hero who stands tall, one must bravely face all these challenges.

The silent Shen Qiang's eyes filled with a brilliant light.

"No one can hinder my path to greatness because I'm simply fearless!"

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