Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife

Chen Xiao merely glanced at the old man before him.

He estimated the man was around a hundred years old, his frame slightly hunched. Although one could still see the traces of his unrivaled presence from his youth, his lifeblood had now withered away. His life was likely about to end.

"You are no match for me," Chen Xiao said flatly.

"Young people these days are certainly arrogant," the Qin Family’s Ancestor said, his tone chilling.

He had lived for a hundred years; what kind of person hadn’t he seen in his long life? At his level of cultivation, why would he ever take a young man seriously? No matter how heaven-defyingly talented this youth was, he could not possibly be his opponent!

At this thought, he narrowed his eyes. "Are you certain you won’t leave? You wish to test your skills against this old master?"

"If you wish to fight, then let’s begin," Chen Xiao replied, perfectly calm.

"Fine!" The Qin Ancestor’s aged face flushed red. "I may be old, but I am not someone a reckless brat like you can provoke!"

A terrifying aura erupted from his body. In the next instant, his aged figure vanished. Then, a fist shot toward Chen Xiao.

"Qi Force taking form, manifesting its intent. Not bad," Chen Xiao commented casually. "It seems you do have some ability."

Once the Martial Dao reached a certain level, combat was no longer a simple competition of raw strength. Instead, a Martial Artist’s lifetime of cultivation and insight would imbue each and every move with "intent." The stronger this intent, the greater the boost to the Martial Artist’s power. Comprehending this "intent" was also proof that a Martial Artist was not far from the realm of a Great Grandmaster—the Martial Saint of the Human Realm. The Qin Family’s Ancestor before him was precisely at this level.

Unsurprised and unflustered, Chen Xiao gathered his full strength and threw a punch of his own.

The two fists collided. A terrifying wave of Qi Force swept out in all directions...

BOOM!

The Patriarch of the Qin Family, Qin Long, Qin Xiang, and Qin Cang were all sent flying by the aftershock, landing in a disheveled heap. Yet Qin Lan, who stood behind Chen Xiao, was completely unharmed.

A few seconds later, unable to hold on any longer, the Qin Family’s Ancestor coughed up a mouthful of blood. He staggered back seven or eight steps, gasping for breath, the very picture of defeat.

The Qin Family’s Ancestor... was defeated? At the sight of this, the expressions of the onlookers turned grim.

Even the Qin Family’s Ancestor wore a look of utter disbelief. He had lost.

Chen Xiao slowly retracted his fist. "If your lifeblood were not so withered, it might have taken some effort to defeat you. But you are old. As they say, age is no match for youth. For you, one move was all I needed."

Hearing this, the Qin Family’s Ancestor gave a sorrowful smile. "It’s true what they say: the new generation surpasses the old. I concede defeat today."

"However, I will not allow you to run rampant in the Qin Family’s affairs!"

The Qin Family worked for generations to reach its current standing. How could they possibly hand over power to a woman because of one man’s decree? This is absurd!

At these words, Chen Xiao simply smiled. "Ancestor, your end is near. Once you die, how many more years can the Qin Family prosper? You’re well aware of the answer, aren’t you? However, I have a way to let you live for a few more years."

"What’s more, it might even allow you to step into the realm of the Martial Saint of the Human Realm!"

As Chen Xiao’s words fell, the Qin Ancestor’s pupils trembled.

Having lived for so long, he knew his own physical condition better than anyone. Chen Xiao’s words had struck him right where it hurt. He knew very well that he was the sole reason the Qin Family had maintained its prosperity. Once he fell, they would surely lose their title as the number one family in Zhonghai. Worse, they could even face a counterattack from their enemies. At that point, not even ashes of the Qin Family would remain.

Seeing the flicker in the old man’s expression, Chen Xiao said flatly, "Ancestor, I’m giving you a choice today. Will you let Qin Lan take power willingly, or must I use force to put her there?"

An oppressive pressure washed over him. The Qin Ancestor, who had lived for a century, felt a profound sense of threat.

After taking a deep breath, he said, "Young man, state your conditions. And what leverage do you have to negotiate with this old master? You surely don’t want to complicate matters, do you? Otherwise, you wouldn’t be bothering to negotiate at all." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

His insight was sharp. He could clearly see that Chen Xiao had his reasons for doing this. It was highly likely he wanted this old man to support Qin Lan. In other words, he was still useful!

"I will extend your life by several years, giving you the chance to break through to the Great Grandmaster realm," Chen Xiao said, enunciating each word.

The moment he spoke, the entire hall fell deathly silent. Even the Qin Ancestor’s breathing grew ragged.

Chen Xiao spoke with detachment. "You are well aware of how difficult it is to extend one’s life. Furthermore, once you break through to the realm of the Martial Saint of the Human Realm, your lifespan will increase again. For you and for the Qin Family, this is a deal you cannot lose."

Hearing this, the burning intensity in the Qin Ancestor’s eyes slowly faded. "How can I trust you? Those are empty words.

"If you want this old master to agree to your terms, you must... at the very least... show some sincerity, right?"