Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1203 - 358: Chu Keqing’s Request

It was already exhausting for Lu Sisi to stay for Mr. Yang Sr.’s birthday celebration. After the banquet, she spent two more days accompanying him, meeting several senior members of the Yang Family, and her patience had been thoroughly depleted.

Last night, she was adamant about returning and had already bought a ticket for this morning’s flight.

When she made the phone call, Lu Sisi was already in the car heading to the airport.

Chen Yan smiled and promised Lu Sisi that he would definitely pick her up at the airport. After hearing a few tender and fiery words of longing from the girl, he hung up the phone. Just as he was about to drive home, his phone rang again.

Chen Yan picked up the phone and saw the name Chu Keqing?

"Dean Chu, it’s been a long time." When Chen Yan picked up the phone, he spoke with measured words—Chu Keqing had expressed her feelings for him before, and he had refused her, so Chen Yan was careful about keeping a distance when interacting with her.

"Chen Yan... senior," on the other end, Chu Keqing’s voice was still soft and thick, she gently said, "It’s been a long time since I heard your voice..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan cleared his throat and forced a smile, saying, "Indeed, it’s been a while since we’ve been in contact. What’s up?"

Chu Keqing’s tone suddenly became serious: "Well, senior, are you available to speak now?"

"I am available." Chen Yan detected that Chu Keqing indeed had something to say, so he decisively turned off the car engine, used his Divine Sense to scan the surroundings, ensuring no one was nearby, and slowly said, "What’s going on; tell me."

Chu Keqing took a deep breath, her tone probing: "The matter is quite urgent; are you able to come to Port City?"

Chen Yan didn’t say anything, waiting for Chu Keqing to continue.

Chu Keqing’s tone carried a hint of caution: "Here’s the situation..."

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This time, Chu Keqing went to Port City for Mr. Yang Sr.’s birthday celebration, but given her status as Elder Zi, since she was in Port City, wouldn’t she need to visit some colleagues and old friends?

Coincidentally, she was approached with a request.

In Port City, a big and influential family, the aging head who was in charge, suddenly fell ill and became incapacitated.

The person was lying in the hospital, all medical means had been exhausted, and it seemed he wouldn’t last more than two or three days.

Generally, these prominent families have everything arranged well in advance even if the head passes away: how to distribute the family business, with the best legal teams ready, and the descendants taking the will to slowly divide the vast inheritance.

But the issue is, the head is passing at a critical moment!

To put it simply, the family’s business has a large project that has almost half of the family’s liquid funds tied up.

The project involves strong alliances, and the cooperating parties are all relying on the head’s long-standing reputation and influence in the business world. Even the official relationships were all in consideration of him.

Should this influential figure pass away, how the project would proceed onwards would face considerable obstacles.

This family giant had been performing exceptionally in commerce throughout his life, but unfortunately, there isn’t anyone in the next generation with particularly commendable abilities.

They’re not entirely useless, either, more capable of maintaining the status quo.

But, this project tied to nearly half of the family’s liquidity; without this leader at the helm, the capability of the newly appreciating Sect Leader is questionable.

Furthermore, whether the cooperating parties will continue smoothly, and whether the official relationships will still flourish, poses numerous unpredictable factors.

At present, if this leader dies, the family would likely decline in the eyes of peers, at least seeing less optimism in this project.

The leader fell ill suddenly; it was said to be an acute illness—he had underlying conditions but had always been well-controlled, and the situation seemed somewhat optimistic.

However, unexpectedly, a sudden breakout two days ago, and within half a day, he was no longer well, now lying unconscious in the hospital ICU.

The family was thrown into chaos, though they tried to seal off the news, information still got out from the hospital and when published by the media, the stock prices were affected.

Subsequently, the crucial family business project had several partners expressing unusual concern and worry.

There might even be deeper underlying motives.

The family tried many methods. Regarding the head’s condition, they released various true and false messages externally, also investing heavily in treatment, and hired foreign experts who flew over overnight for consultations.

Once they confirmed that medical measures were futile, they started thinking about mystical solutions—Port City’s affluent families have always been quite superstitious and have good relationships with masters serving as tributors.

But after several local mystics from Port City examined the case, they all expressed that it was a matter of fulfilling life’s end, beyond human capabilities, and left without accepting payment.

Desperate and seeking any solution, upon hearing that the famous "Elder Zi" was guesting at the Yang family in Port City, they turned to Chu Keqing.

They were genuinely anxious, as the legitimate son of the family personally visited the Yang Family seeking an audience with Chu Keqing—this concession of respect was considerable! Because of Mr. Yang Sr.’s birthday, this family merely sent a secondary son with a gift, had a drink, then left.

The family is a top-tier Port City household, undeniably above the Yang Family.

The legitimate son visiting, as the future Sect Leader successor personally paying a visit, was respect that Mr. Yang Sr. couldn’t possibly refuse, thereby having to ask Chu Keqing.

Chu Keqing granted them the courtesy, met them, and even personally went to the hospital.

Her conclusion was in line with those of the previous mystics in the Mystical Cultivation Realm of Port City: it was life’s end, beyond human capabilities!

Originally planning to politely refuse, the family suddenly proposed a new request.

If their life couldn’t be extended, could they find a way to wake him?

If he could wake up, regain some spirit, then hold a press conference where he could be seen publicly, speak a few words, it could suppress the unfavorable public opinion.

This would also buy the family some time to respond.

During the conference, as long as he appears with a bit of spirit, they could announce some favorable news subsequently, overcoming the immediate difficulties.

Afterward, they proposed sending him abroad for treatment, gradually withdrawing family funds from the project, transferring shares to partners, allowing for a retreat.

Extending life, Chu Keqing couldn’t achieve—I don’t even think Chen Yan could.

Because the mortal fate of life lengths is predetermined, unable to be extended!

Unless enabling him to enter the cultivation path...but the path of cultivation isn’t easily attained?

Not considering talent and other aspects, this leader is evidently at his wits’ end, even lying there supported by machines maintaining life signs now.

However, temporarily waking up, regaining some spirit to persist publicly? Perhaps Chen Yan might manage!

After Chen Yan heard it, he reflected slightly and replied, "Keqing, speak to me honestly, do you want to respond to this matter?"

Upon Chen Yan’s words, Chu Keqing’s mind stirred immediately!

His question here was intriguing, asking with sincerity whether she wanted to respond?

Does this mean he indeed has a method?!

Chu Keqing gathered her thoughts, a measured tone: "To be honest with you, senior, I indeed harbor some personal motives. This family is deeply rooted in Port City, and their ancestors have countless connections and friendships with Beijing. If relations could be established... to reveal to you, it indeed has benefits for me. Specifically, the matter is..."

"Alright, no need to elaborate further." Chen Yan lightly interrupted Chu Keqing’s words, laughingly added, "Since it genuinely benefits you, I will assist with this matter to respond."

Chu Keqing’s heart immediately rejoiced, promptly added: "Will this not inconvenience you, senior? That gentleman is in poor condition; I personally saw with my own eyes, it’s at life’s end, possibly..."

"It’s nothing troublesome." Chen Yan pondered for a moment: "First, arrange for me a visit to Port City; once I arrive and see him personally, I’ll come up with the plan."

After a brief pause, he smiled, "Let’s not be overly courteous between us; you’ve done quite a lot for me, and surely I will assist you in return."

Not waiting for further words from Chu Keqing, Chen Yan had already chuckled, "Help me with one more task, immediately contact Sisi and dispatch someone to pick her up at the airport. She is anxious to visit Jinling Prefecture to see me and is likely already close to Port City airport.

Since I’m going, let’s simply have her wait for me in Port City then."