Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 174: Gu Poison

"It seems only my greatness can bring you a sense of security."

"Narcissist," Li Kani mumbled. But in her heart, she couldn’t deny it. After all, right now, only Chen Xiao could make her feel somewhat safe. Her father had just fallen ill, and someone was already trying to kill her! Clearly, they were after the Li Family’s wealth. She even suspected that her father’s illness had been deliberately caused.

"Just escort me back! I can give you... one million!" Li Kani offered a substantial reward.

Chen Xiao just laughed. "One million? Are you trying to fob off a beggar?" He certainly wasn’t hurting for a million.

"I have important matters to attend to," Chen Xiao said.

"I’m a local power in Zhonghai," Li Kani quickly added. "Just escort me back. Whatever you want to know or investigate, you can ask me."

After thinking it over, Chen Xiao agreed. After all, he had just arrived in Zhonghai and still didn’t fully understand the situation. Rescuing Qin Lan would require some time to gather intelligence.

No sooner had the two stepped out of the airport than a convoy of cars thundered toward them. A large group of bodyguards lined up in neat, orderly rows.

"Miss, this old servant has come to pick you up!" an old man in a tailcoat bowed respectfully.

"Get in the car," Li Kani said to Chen Xiao.

However, the old man glanced at Chen Xiao. "Miss, who is this..."

"My friend," Li Kani stated evenly.

The old man’s eyes narrowed. "Miss, the Li Family’s situation is quite special at the moment. It might not be appropriate to bring others along! If this gentleman is your friend, we can find a place to accommodate him!" He then gave Chen Xiao a polite smile. "Please forgive our precautions, young friend."

Chen Xiao said flatly, "She’s the one who asked me to follow. It’s not like I insisted on tagging along."

Li Kani bit her lip. "Uncle Lin, I trust him." To be precise, she only trusted Chen Xiao right now. She didn’t dare to easily trust anyone else, especially those with vested interests in the Li Family. After all, there was no telling who the traitor was.

"Miss, the Li Family is in a critical situation. We can’t afford to have an outsider stirring up trouble. This old servant will guarantee your safety," Uncle Lin said earnestly.

"I. Only. Trust. Him," Li Kani insisted.

Uncle Lin’s expression darkened. He had no idea what kind of spell this young man had cast on Li Kani to earn such trust. This was not a good thing. If Chen Xiao harbored any ill intentions, the Li Family would be in serious trouble.

Thinking of this, he forced a smile. "Young friend, please allow us to escort you to a hotel to rest for a while."

As he spoke, he reached out to place a hand on Chen Xiao’s shoulder, gently exerting pressure. But Chen Xiao didn’t budge an inch.

Uncle Lin was astonished. This young man possessed such strength? He himself was a Mid Grandmaster Stage expert, yet he couldn’t move Chen Xiao in the slightest!

While he was still in shock, Chen Xiao’s shoulder trembled once. Uncle Lin immediately felt his arm go numb, and he stumbled back several steps. He looked up, his face a mask of shock. "Impressive strength, young friend! Since you wish to accompany the young miss to the Li Family Estate, allow this old man to test your capabilities. I hope you won’t disappoint me!"

With that, he sank into a low stance.

"Uncle Lin, don’t—" Li Kani cried out in alarm.

Uncle Lin began, "Miss, don’t worry, I won’t harm him—"

Before he could finish his sentence, his body was struck by a heavy blow that sent him stumbling backward, coughing up mouthfuls of blood. He stared at Chen Xiao, his eyes filled with utter disbelief. Just now... he hadn’t even seen Chen Xiao move. A monster! This young man is an absolute monster!

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Li Kani sighed. "Uncle Lin, I told you not to do it. This guy doesn’t know how to hold back. What if he’d seriously injured you?"

The corner of Uncle Lin’s mouth twitched in utter embarrassment. So, she was worried that *I* would get hurt by Chen Xiao...

Chen Xiao got directly into the car. "Considering you had no killing intent, I’ll let it slide. Lead the way."

"Thank you for holding back, young friend!" Uncle Lin said, cupping one fist in his other hand in a salute.

His old face flushed red. With the strength Chen Xiao had just displayed, if he had truly wanted to press the issue, his old bones probably couldn’t have withstood a single move. A moment ago, he had boasted about testing Chen Xiao’s strength. Thinking back on it now, he had clearly overestimated himself.

Still, he was deeply worried. With Chen Xiao’s terrifying power, it would be fine if he was really here to solve Li Kani’s problems. But if he harbored malicious intent, how could the Li Family possibly resist?

Li Kani wasn’t thinking about all that; she just got in the car and immediately sat next to Chen Xiao.

The luxurious motorcade sped off under the envious gazes of countless onlookers.

Chen Xiao closed his eyes and said, "Brief me on the current situation in Zhonghai. Especially what you know about the Ling Family and the Qin Family."

"Why are you asking about them?" Li Kani asked, startled.

Chen Xiao briefly explained Qin Lan’s situation.

It dawned on Li Kani. "So, you came rushing to Zhonghai in a fit of rage for a beautiful woman? I’m not too familiar with the recent situation, however. Uncle Lin, do you know anything?"

Uncle Lin had been listening to their conversation. Upon hearing Chen Xiao’s purpose, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Qin and Ling families have always been arch-enemies," he began. "The Qin Family was once the number one family in Zhonghai, with unrivaled wealth and power, a truly top-tier existence. However, the Ling Family has become extremely aggressive in recent years and seems poised to overtake them. This time, the Ling Family openly desecrated the graves of the Qin family’s ancestors, yet the Qin Family has made no official statement. That’s because the Patriarch of the Qin Family is currently in seclusion. The ones in charge now are his two sons.

"When Qin Lan was captured by the Ling Family, they only made a symbolic request for her return, with no real action behind it. To some extent, they probably wish the Ling Family would kill her for them.

"But you needn’t worry too much for now, young friend. The Ling Family has already announced their demands: they want Qin Lan to wear mourning clothes and attend Ling Zhenghao’s funeral procession. For now, she should be safe. The funeral is tomorrow."

Chen Xiao clenched his fists. "Even if the Ling Family doesn’t kill her immediately, they won’t let her have an easy time. Every minute she spends in that house is another minute I worry. I have to get her out as soon as possible!"

"Then I’ll help you gather information," Li Kani offered. "With this, we’re even."

Chen Xiao glanced at her. "Thanks."

"Hmph!" Li Kani said with a proud toss of her head. "Stop pretending to be so polite. I’m not falling for that act."

The luxurious motorcade traveled unimpeded, entering the Li Family Estate. A blonde, blue-eyed lady with a voluptuous figure stood at the main gate, waiting for Li Kani. She was a quintessential Western beauty, her curvy figure exuding an aura of fiery passion.

"Mom—" Li Kani cried, running up to the middle-aged lady, her eyes glistening.

"Kani, you’re finally back," Jessie said, stroking her head. "Go inside and see your father."

"How is Dad now?"

Jessie’s expression grew somber. "He’s unconscious. Your cousin brought a doctor who is treating him now. Perhaps we’ll see some results soon."

Chen Xiao, who had been silent, suddenly sniffed the air. There was a faint scent in the air... Something wasn’t right.

The group entered one of the inner rooms. As soon as he walked in, Chen Xiao saw a middle-aged man lying on the bed, eyes shut tight. His face was pale and tinged with a sickly, bluish-gray color.

Li Kani’s eyes instantly welled with tears.

Chen Xiao whispered in a voice only she could hear, "Your father isn’t sick. He’s been poisoned with Gu poison."

Hearing this, Li Kani’s eyes widened in shock.