The old lady was quite frightened by the Blood Jade in Jiang Chen's hand.

Ye Jingyi's face changed at the sight and she stepped forward to pull Jiang Chen back.

Elder Ye glanced at Jiang Chen, then at his own old lady, sighed, and said in a euphemistic tone, "The item is indeed fine, it's just not quite suitable."

Upon hearing this, Ye Tianming lowered his head, the corner of his eye casting a hard glance at Jiang Chen. It had been a major embarrassment today, all because of Jiang Chen.

Ye Jianxiong and his wife were even harsher, their gazes like knives stabbing Jiang Chen, wishing they could kill him with their eyes.

Afterward, with the Ye Family pretending not to notice, Ye Jianchang gathered his emotions and shouted, "Alright, everyone, let's eat. The dishes are getting cold."

The crowd dispersed back to their respective tables, and Jiang Chen took the opportunity when no one was paying attention to stuff the Blood Jade into his pocket.

Ye Yuwan had been watching Jiang Chen all along. After this birthday banquet, her interest in this son-in-law, who had a very bad reputation within the family, had increased greatly. Seeing Jiang Chen pocket the Blood Jade, she walked over and asked, "Cousin-in-law, didn't you say that the Blood Jade is harmful? Then why are you keeping it?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, "The Blood Jade is harmful to the elderly, but it's not an issue for the younger folks. It seems a shame to just throw it away. Do you want it? If so, I'll give it to you."

As he spoke, Jiang Chen made a motion as if he was about to take out the Jade.

"I don't want it," Ye Yuwan shook her head, then her eyes shone as she looked at Jiang Chen, "Cousin-in-law, I think you're quite amazing!"

Jiang Chen humbly smiled, "Not at all, I'm just lucky."

"Yes, he's just lucky! He doesn't have any other skills." Ye Jingyi interjected, giving Jiang Chen a glare and pulling him to leave.

After so many incidents today, Ye Jingyi didn't want Jiang Chen to stay there any longer.

"Really just lucky?"

Ye Yuwan muttered softly as she watched Jiang Chen's retreating figure.

After leaving Ye Jianchang's mansion, Ye Jingyi turned to look at Jiang Chen, "What's going on with you? How come trouble follows you wherever you go? At my house, you ran into... and here, you've caused such a commotion again. Are you a troublemaker or what?"

"Is that my fault?" Jiang Chen gave Ye Jingyi a look, sighed, and said softly, "I'll be going now, need to check on my mom at home."

Ye Jingyi was stunned for a moment, as Jiang Chen turned, mounted his electric bike, and rode away.

Watching Jiang Chen's departing figure, Ye Jingyi bit her lip, her gaze filled with indescribable complexity.

Back at home, Jiang Chen talked with his mother for a while and had dinner before returning to his room.

Lying on the bed, Jiang Chen took out the Blood Jade. Sensing that there was something off about it, he also had a premonition—could it possibly assist him in the same way as the Blood Rhino Horn he had taken from Zhang Long?

It was for this reason that he had decided to keep the Blood Jade.

Thinking this, Jiang Chen circulated his Cultivation Technique, attempting to absorb it.

"Buzz—"

The Blood Jade vibrated slightly, and a warm current flowed into his Dantian through his arm.

Jiang Chen was delighted. He really could absorb it. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he drained the energy from the Blood Jade completely.

Clenching his fist, Jiang Chen gauged his strength and felt it had increased a bit.

"Buzz buzz buzz—squeak squeak squeak—tap tap tap—"

A mixture of noises entered his ears. Jiang Chen was startled, got up, walked to the window, and looked outside.

There were people walking on the street outside, and further away, someone was accompanying a child riding a small bicycle.

This...

Jiang Chen suddenly realized his hearing had become extraordinarily sharp!

What a surprise!

What a delight!

Jiang Chen exhaled, looked at the Jade Pendant in his hand, which had turned from red to white after absorbing all the essence.

Nodding slightly, Jiang Chen confirmed that the Cultivation Technique he was practicing must be related to this kind of Essence Blood.

It seems I'll need to start collecting these things from now on.

...

"Ding-a-ling-a-ling—"

Early the next morning, Ye Jingyi was woken up by the sound of her phone ringing amidst her sleep.

After the birthday feast yesterday, Ye Jingyi had been scolded by her family following Jiang Chen's departure and dozed off as soon as she got back.

Blearily opening her eyes, Ye Jingyi answered the phone, "Hello, Lin Wan."

"Jing Yi, please help me, help me!"

Crying could be heard through the phone.

Shocked, Ye Jingyi immediately woke up, her sleepiness vanishing as she urgently asked, "Lin Wan, stop crying, what's going on? What happened?"

"Jing Yi, my brother went to the casino to gamble, and he ended up being swindled out of a lot of money. He also borrowed from loan sharks, and now the casino has detained him and won't let go. Jing Yi, doesn't Jiang Chen know Dragon Lord? Can you please find Jiang Chen to save my brother!" Lin Wan explained the situation.

Ye Jingyi furrowed her brows, her expression serious as she said, "Okay, don't panic. I'll call Jiang Chen right away. Where are you? I'll come to you."

"I'm at the cafe on Liyang Street that we often go to. Jing Yi, you must help me."

"Don't worry, I'll call Jiang Chen right now!" Ye Jingyi reassured Lin Wan and began to get dressed while calling Jiang Chen.

"Doo... Doo... Hello, Jing Yi."

Jiang Chen's groggy voice came from the receiver.

"Jiang Chen, get over to Liyang Street right away... Lin Wan is waiting for us there, she needs our help," Ye Jingyi said urgently.

"Lin Wan? Strange, doesn't she dislike me? Why does she need my help?"

Hearing this, Ye Jingyi glared and shouted into the phone, "Cut the crap, are you going to help or not?"

"Alright, alright, I'll help. For my wife's sake, I'd do anything!"

"Shut it and get moving, don't ride your electric scooter, take a taxi."

Ye Jingyi cursed with a laugh, but inside she felt sweet, thinking that her worthless husband was still of some use.

After hanging up, Ye Jingyi hurried towards the cafe.

Inside the Pinshang Coffee Shop on Liyang Street, Lin Wan sat by the window, anxiously waiting, glancing at the entrance from time to time.

"Ding-a-ling-a-ling—"

The wind chime hanging on the cafe door rang, and Lin Wan looked up, her face lighting up with joy as she stood up and called out, "Jing Yi, you're here, that's great!"

Ye Jingyi sat down opposite Lin Wan and asked softly, "What exactly happened? Why can't you just pay them the lost money? Why do we have to get Dragon Lord involved?"

"Ah, if it were a small amount, we would have paid, but they are demanding fifty million! Where can our family find so much money? My parents are nearly worried to death!" Lin Wan replied with a mournful face, then looked up at the door again, "Where's Jiang Chen? Doesn't he want to help?"

Ye Jingyi shook her head, "No, he's not with me. He's at his home, which is quite far. He's taking a taxi here now."

"Oh." Lin Wan nodded, fell silent, and continued to wait.

A little while later, the wind chime sounded again as Jiang Chen entered from outside.

Lin Wan felt awkward seeing Jiang Chen, remembering how she used to scold him and look down on him, but now she was asking for his help.

"Jiang Chen, thanks for coming to help. I know in the past I..." Lin Wan glanced at Jiang Chen sheepishly.

Jiang Chen waved his hand dismissively, "Let bygones be bygones. You're Jing Yi's best friend, and it was all for her sake. I understand. Tell me, what's the matter?"

Relieved, Lin Wan hurriedly recounted the situation.

"Okay, I'll ask Zhang Long," Jiang Chen said and immediately called Zhang Long.

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