Host, Please Be Honest! What Exactly Are You? Chapter 4 The Enemy

While Dorian was occupied with his meal, Butler Sheng was diligently securing the premises.

With only the two of them residing in the grand estate, it was imperative to ensure everything was locked down when they ventured out.

Butler Sheng sighed, a sense of pity washing over him as he surveyed the unkempt, overgrown lawns surrounding the magnificent structure.

Betrayal had struck from all sides, leaving them with no staff willing to continue their employment.

Every attempt to hire new personnel, whether directly or through agencies, was met with outright rejection and disdain.

He suspected the hand of the Mistress's brother behind these adversities.

The very individual who had orchestrated the theft of their company.

Butler Sheng found the recent string of accidents and misfortunes far too coincidental to be mere chance.

But what recourse did he have?

Ultimately, the decisions now rested with his young master, the man he remained steadfastly loyal to.

He held a firm belief that the heavens would not permit such egregious injustice to stand unchallenged.

After ensuring all sections of the house were secured, Butler Sheng re-entered the dining room, his black butler hat and coat a stark contrast to the surroundings.

Indeed.

He would personally serve as the Young Master's chauffeur.

He stood with quiet patience by the side, awaiting Dorian's completion of his meal.

"Young Master, the vehicle is prepared."

"Excellent. Let us depart."

With those words, the pair embarked on their journey.

Their ultimate destination remained a mystery, to be revealed only by the unfolding of time.

The moment their vehicle passed through the sprawling estate gates, several individuals, who had appeared to be mere passersby, instantly became vigilant.

Just as they prepared to pursue Dorian, a cell phone began to ring.

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~Ring.~~~

One of them retrieved his phone, his expression grim as he spoke, "Boss. They are on the move. Shall we tail them, or do you have further orders for us?"

"Yes. A situation has just arisen.

So, disregard the kid for now.

Dispatching you all to monitor that good-for-nothing day in and day out is a complete waste of your exceptional skills.

After observing him for months, it's evident the boy has no allies left.

Heh. Who would dare assist him after the stern warning I issued?"

"As for where the brat is headed, where else but the hospital?

You all should return to the estate and await my next command.

Effective immediately, cease all surveillance on the kid." The arrogant voice on the other end declared.

Receiving the updated instructions, the man holding the phone acknowledged them with a curt reply before ending the call.

Indeed, he couldn't help but feel that the past few months had been a fruitless endeavor, keeping an eye on this former scion of wealth who had fallen so far.

Casting a disdainful glance in the direction the 'waste' had gone, the burly man let out a scoff.

With that, he and his men abruptly departed the scene.

However, unbeknownst to them, while they had been observing their target, their target had also been privy to their conversations.

Within the confines of the estate, mere inches from the gate, a delicate piece of paper began to combust, turning to ash and vanishing as if it had never existed.

~Brmmm~

Dorian's eyes snapped open, a playful chuckle escaping his lips.

It seemed his uncle had decided to abandon his pursuit, likely underestimating him as a negligible threat.

Perfect. This turn of events suited him remarkably well.

Fortunately, he had taken the initiative to create and distribute several talismans around the estate during their absence.

Now, he could finally dedicate his full attention to enhancing his own strength.

Earlier, he had spent a considerable amount of time bathing, not only to purge himself of the lingering stench of alcohol but also to eradicate the black, tar-like substances that had been seeping from his skin.

The system had indeed bestowed upon him a Jade Heart Cleansing Pill, facilitating this purification.

With all impurities removed, he had immersed himself in cultivation during every spare moment.

Even when Butler Sheng was attending to his duties, Dorian had paused his meal to resume his practice.

And prior to Butler Sheng's entrance, within the room itself, he had been cultivating relentlessly.

He had already achieved the initial stage of the 1st Dan in the True Qi Realm.

Naturally, he was still in the rudimentary phase of this realm.

Given the scarcity of Qi in this world, he would need to establish a Qi gathering array in the future if he desired rapid advancement in his cultivation.

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~Vrmmmmm~~

The remarkably elegant vehicle traversed the bustling city streets, drawing numerous expressions of awe from onlookers.

The car was, without a doubt, a magnificent and exceptionally rare sight.

Little did they know that the owner within was now financially destitute.

The sophisticated automobile proceeded smoothly through the traffic, navigating several turns and bends before reaching its ultimate destination.

The Winston Lee Hospital.

Upon disembarking, Dorian couldn't help but gaze in admiration at the glorious edifice before him.

It was no surprise that this was renowned as one of the most prestigious hospitals globally.

It was rumored that nearly all the physicians practicing here were world-renowned, and its private research facility was considered a national treasure.

Patients traveled from across the globe seeking treatment here.

Some even remarked that if an ailment could not be cured within these walls, it signified either the absence of a cure or an unavoidable destiny with death.

Without further delay, Dorian and Butler Sheng stepped into the building, their intention being to visit his parents.

However, little did they anticipate encountering trouble so swiftly.

A young man with an ostentatious smirk, accompanied by a beautiful woman, spotted Dorian and immediately adopted an air of arrogant amusement.