Dao Companions Help Me Live Forever

231. Chapter 229 The Scumbag's Means

Chapter 229: The Methods of a Scumbag

Half a month later.

Qiu En furrowed his brow and stopped his daughter, who was sneaking out.

"You, Rong, where are you going?"

Qiu Yourong squeezed out a smile and coquettishly said, "Dad, Aunt Wang from the next street had a relapse of her old injury, so I'm going to bring her some medicine."

Qiu En said, "Since her old injury has relapsed, let her come to the clinic to have a look. Only by diagnosing the condition can we prescribe the right medicine. It's easy for you to do more harm than good by giving medicine without proper examination."

"Give me the medicine. I'm free today, so I'll accompany you to take a look."

"No, it's not necessary!"

Qiu Yourong quickly refused and tried to walk away.

"If Aunt Wang doesn't want to go to the clinic, that's why I'm bringing her the medicine. It's not right for a doctor to visit a patient without being invited."

"Dad, if I don't leave now, I'll be late. When I come back, I'll bring you your favorite scallion oil pork pancake."

"Stop!"

Qiu En coldly snorted, and the courtyard gate closed with a bang, forcing Qiu Yourong to retreat.

"I've raised you as my daughter for so many years, and in less than half a month, you've learned to lie to me. Truly, one can learn good things for a lifetime, but it only takes three days to learn bad things. If you don't tell me the truth again today, don't even think about leaving this house for the rest of your life!"

Qiu Yourong pleaded, "Dad, please, if I don't leave now, I'll be late."

Qiu En said coldly, "Then tell me clearly what's going on. As a daughter, you leave early and return late every day. How can I feel at ease?"

"Fine!"

Qiu Yourong flicked her sleeve and said, "The truth is, I recently found a job, so that's why I leave early and return late. I was afraid you wouldn't agree, so I didn't tell you."

"What kind of job?" Qiu En's expression changed slightly, and he suddenly thought of something. "Is it the one introduced to you by Chairman Bai?"

"Dad, I've already told you before, he's not a good person!"

Upon hearing Qiu En's criticism of Chairman Bai, Qiu Yourong couldn't bear it any longer.

"Dad! Do you know who Chairman Bai really is? What right do you have to say he's a bad person? You don't understand him at all!"

"Do you understand him then?"

Qiu En almost laughed out of anger.

"You've only known him for a few days? I've eaten more salt in my life than you've eaten rice. I know what kind of person he is better than you do."

Qiu Yourong retorted, "Then your old eyes must be failing you. Our chairman is wise and heroic, with a great love for the people. What do you, an old man hiding in the commoner's street, know?"

"He came to ask for your help, and you treated him so poorly, yet he didn't hold it against you. Do you know what his identity is? If he wanted to harm you, you would be dead by now!"

"Even if I don't know whether he's a good person or not, one thing is for sure: someone like you, who constantly speaks ill of others behind their backs, is definitely not a good person!"

Qiu En staggered back two steps, looking at his daughter in disbelief.

"Oh my god, Yourong, what has Chairman Bai done to brainwash you? How did you become like this?"

Qiu En's anger attacked his heart.

"Fine! What a great Chairman Bai! Instead of letting him ruin my daughter, I'd rather settle it with my own hands!"

His magic power surged, and the air stirred with a howling wind.

Facing Qiu En's anger, Qiu Yourong remained calm and fearless, only speaking coldly:

"Dad, even if you kill me, my words won't change. Because everything I've seen and heard, I witnessed with my own eyes and ears. You stay in your own little world all day long, how would you know what the outside world is like now? Do you know how many people have died outside due to the Beast Tide? Do you know why Aunt Wang from the next street asked me to bring her medicine? Her son died in the battle against the Demonic Beasts. You opened a small clinic, even if you work yourself to death, how many people can you save? But the Great Unity Society founded by Chairman Bai has helped dozens of old cultivators who should have passed away to break through and be able to help more people. Under the influence of the Great Unity Society, at least millions of people in the entire Wangshu Prefecture have been spared from disaster. What right do you have to compare yourself to Chairman Bai?"

Furthermore, President Bai only introduced me to a job, and didn't even say much to me.

The president is busy with official duties, dealing with matters that concern the survival of the city every day. How could he have time to pay attention to an ordinary cultivator like me, with an ordinary background and appearance?

You always teach me that people's hearts are treacherous, that there are no good people in the world, and that I should be cautious. Now I'm telling you, President Bai is a good person, a really good person!

Upon hearing this, Qiu En's magic power completely subsided, and his face showed a defeated expression.

Impressive, truly impressive!

Killing without using a knife, I'm convinced, I'm convinced!

In such a short time, my daughter has learned so much. If it weren't for the secret influence of President Bai, I wouldn't believe it no matter what.

But he understood that it wasn't enough for him to understand, his daughter had to understand.

But at this moment, no matter what he said, in his daughter's ears, he was probably speaking ill of President Bai.

The more he criticized, the more his daughter would defend him.

"You can go, and when you go, tell President Bai that I have agreed to help him with whatever he needs. But the condition is that he comes to see me again."

"Really, Dad?"

Qiu Yurong's cold face instantly thawed, filled with joy.

In her ears, her father's words were filtered into a request for President Bai to come and see her.

Thinking of that man who lived in legends, Qiu Yurong felt a sense of anticipation.

But soon, she began to worry.

"But Dad, you rejected President Bai last time. Will he be angry and refuse to come?"

Qiu En almost choked on his own blood, but he forced a smile.

"He's a good person, why would a good person like him care about an old man like me?"

"You're right."

Qiu Yurong thought it made sense and happily walked away.

"Dad, it was my fault just now. You're an adult, don't argue with me. When I come back today, I'll bring you your favorite scallion oil pancake, two of them!"

Qiu En sighed inwardly but couldn't help shouting after her.

"Be careful on the way!"

"I know!"

The cheerful voice drifted away.

...

At dusk.

Qiu Yurong put on her most beautiful dress, prepared a sumptuous meal, and even took out the fine wine her father had cherished for many years, waiting eagerly at the door.

She waited for a while.

Only then did she see a tall figure walking towards her from the street.

The setting sun's glow bathed him, as if he was wearing a golden battle robe, shining brightly. His face, under the golden light, was like a natural deity, too dazzling to look at directly.

It wasn't until he approached that Qiu Yurong snapped back to her senses.

"Yurong?"

Yu Xian smiled gently, as if a celestial being had descended to the mortal world, adding a touch of vitality.

So handsome!

A thought flashed through Qiu Yurong's mind, her heart pounding with nervousness and excitement.

"It's... it's me, President. Hello!"

"Haha, don't be nervous, I'm not going to eat you."

Yu Xian patted Qiu Yurong's head, like an elder, radiating a sense of tranquility.

"I could smell the fragrance from afar. What delicious food have you prepared for me?"

Qiu Yourong shyly said, "Just some home-cooked dishes, President Bai, please enjoy."

"No need to be so polite. If you like, you can call me Uncle Bai. In terms of age, I could be your grandfather. It's me taking advantage of you," Yu Xian said with a friendly smile.

"Bai... Uncle Bai," Qiu Yourong softly called, like a stray cat being suddenly touched on the street, wanting to get close but also guarded, with a hint of nervousness.

"By the way," Yu Xian called out to Qiu Yourong who was walking towards the courtyard.

"What's wrong, Uncle Bai?" Qiu Yourong turned and asked.

"I forgot to mention earlier, you look beautiful today. Yes, like a peony, elegant and suitable for you," Yu Xian generously praised.

He understood why Qiu En compromised with him. With his current status, it was too easy to deal with a young girl who had just started out.

She thought what she saw and heard was the truth, but she didn't know that what she saw and heard was what others wanted her to see and hear.

Seeing and hearing were useful, but not entirely useful. One had to learn to think independently, to distinguish between truth and falsehood, in order to avoid men like him.

Yu Xian was confident. Now, with a few sweet words and a flick of his finger, he could make the girl in front of him offer herself willingly.

But he wouldn't do that.

Aside from the fact that he didn't lack women at the moment, if he acted like a scoundrel and didn't take responsibility afterwards, it would be a waste of the lives of a father and daughter.

He had no doubt about Qiu Yourong's strong character.

Qiu Yourong had been helping out at her father's clinic since she was young and had heard many compliments, but she was already used to it.

However, a simple compliment from Yu Xian made her feel like she had heard heavenly music, giving her a feeling of the world suddenly becoming brighter.

A blush spread across her face, overflowing with joy.

"Thank you, Uncle Bai!"

She quickly turned her head, afraid that he would see her blushing face filled with excitement.

Qiu En, standing in the shadow of the room, watched as a few words from Yu Xian made the cabbage he had been raising for over ten years feel a surge of spring-like excitement, almost biting his tongue.

"The esteemed Gold Core cultivator actually uses such vulgar means!"

He wasn't afraid of death, but he felt that this feeling was even scarier than death.

When Yu Xian walked into the room, Qiu En put on a smile, and the room became as bright as day.

"President Bai, I apologize for not being able to invite you to dine at my house last time. So, I asked Yourong to invite you for a simple meal today, as an apology."

At this moment, Qiu En's attitude towards Yu Xian was so good that Yu Xian almost suspected that the person had been switched.

"Dr. Qiu, it was I who disturbed you."

Yu Xian sat down and quickly started to toast with Qiu En.

Qiu Yourong did not join them at the table, but stood by the side pouring wine, her eyes always fixed on Yu Xian, making Qiu En cough to remind her.

After a difficult meal, Qiu En sent his daughter to clean up the dishes while he took Yu Xian to the courtyard to look at the stars.

"President Bai, to be honest, I admire you."

Qiu En sighed,

"I consider myself experienced in the ups and downs of the world, but I have never seen someone like you, a person of your stature, who can make others willingly serve him without resorting to either temptation or force.

If you were to threaten me with Yourong's life, I would not agree, and I would even be willing to die with her.

But now that Yourong is fine, I feel that it would be better if she were dead.

Killing someone is easy, but you want to kill their heart. Your methods are truly ruthless."

Yu Xian, as if he couldn't hear the sarcasm, smiled and said,

"Dr. Qiu, you overestimate me."

"No need for empty words. What kind of pill do you want me to refine for you?"

Qiu En put away his smiling face and spoke in a stiff manner.

Yu Xian didn't mind and took out the Jade Slip containing the pill recipe for the Five Elements Yuan Dan.

"The Da Tong Society has already prepared an alchemy room and materials for Doctor Qiu. We are just waiting for your esteemed presence, Doctor Qiu."

Qiu En's Divine Sense swept over the Jade Slip, and he already had a clear understanding of the pill recipe for the Five Elements Yuan Dan.

"So it is indeed the unorthodox method of cultivating a Gold Core. This pill recipe is priceless outside, and yet you have no guard against me. Aren't you afraid that I might suddenly go back on my word?"

Yu Xian smiled faintly and said, "Trust those you employ, and employ those you trust. I believe in you, Doctor Qiu."

Qiu En responded with a cold laugh, "You think I can't escape from the palm of your hand anymore, don't you?"

Yu Xian's thoughts were exposed, but she wasn't annoyed.

"Doctor Qiu, you misunderstood. I simply trust your character."

"Being able to teach such a pure and kind girl like You Rong, you naturally can't be lacking in any way."

"Can I leave now?"

Qiu En asked.

Yu Xian shook her head and said, "There is no time to waste. The Da Tong Society urgently needs your generous help, Doctor Qiu."

Qiu En had a look of confirmation and continued to ask, "How long do you plan to imprison me for pill refining?"

Yu Xian corrected him, saying, "It's hiring you to work, and as for the time, it's tentatively set at twenty years."

Qiu En asked again, "Will one furnace of pills for a hundred thousand Spirit Stones be enough?"

Yu Xian frowned and said, "Doctor Qiu, I thought you had a noble character and wouldn't care about such a small profit."

Qiu En coldly snorted, "I have to leave something for You Rong, so she won't be deceived easily without any possessions."

Yu Xian innocently said, "I haven't done anything."

Qiu En took a deep breath and suppressed his desperate thoughts.

"You haven't done anything, and You Rong is already infatuated with you. If you were to do something, even if she killed me, she would probably think it was for my own good."

Yu Xian quickly denied, "That would never happen. If you die, who will do pill refining for me?"

Qiu En pointed to the gate of the courtyard and said, "Please leave now, immediately."

He added, fearing that Yu Xian wouldn't leave, "Tomorrow morning, send someone to pick me up. I won't run away, I just simply don't want to see you anymore."

Yu Xian, of course, had to give face to the golden goose that laid the golden eggs, so she stood up.

"I won't delay Doctor Qiu's rest then."

"There is one more thing."

Qiu En stopped Yu Xian, who was already about to leave the door.

"You are not allowed to touch my daughter again in the future."

Yu Xian didn't turn around, she just waved her hand.

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in girls whose names don't match their appearances."

Qiu En furrowed his brow. Although he didn't quite understand what "names not matching appearances" meant, he accepted it.

Then, he felt something and turned his head to see Qiu You Rong standing at the kitchen door, looking incredulous.

"You Rong, are you ready?"

He showed a smiling face.

But Qiu You Rong had red eyes and looked like she could cry at any moment.