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This was probably the most attended gathering of the Lan Family outside of their annual meeting.

Over fifty years ago, Lan Shanwen, who was then just an obscure passerby, made his first bucket of gold in the opportunity-and-danger-filled metropolis of Jindu with just two thousand yuan.

After that, Lan Shanwen was like a tireless fighting bull, involved in the most profitable industries with extreme precision. In just a short decade, he rose to be among the top twenty wealthiest families in Jindu.

At that time, Lan Shanwen was on par with Zhu Island City's Li Chaoren.

In the following decades, Lan Shanwen's foresight remained unique, much to the disappointment of those green with envy.

But some from the large families claimed that the reason Lan Shanwen could amass such terrifying wealth in such a short time was because he had guidance from behind the scenes.
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Most people believed this news, but over the years, no one ever saw the person supposedly behind Lan Shanwen. So, in the end, this news came to nothing.

"Doctor Liang, how is my grandfather doing?" asked the man, about thirty-four or thirty-five years old, with a firm countenance and tall stature, his speech sharp with a military edge.

Doctor Liang shook his head, sighed, and said, "We have tried all the medicines possible. Mr. Lan's bodily functions are declining day by day. If this continues, I'm afraid..."

Although he did not finish his sentence, the members of the Lan Family knew that if things continued this way, the old man might not live much longer.

After Doctor Liang left, a few of the elder family members in charge and two influential younger members gathered together.

Among the younger generation who were allowed to join the conversation were the two oldest men of the second generation of the Lan Family.

Lan Badao and Lan Fengyun.

Lan Badao was the man who had just inquired of Doctor Liang. He was a military officer, currently serving in the Jindu Military Region, with the rank of Captain.

Lan Fengyun, 33 years old, was Lan Badao's younger brother. He appeared to be irresponsible, but in just five years, he single-handedly created a fortune worth billions.

This speed of making money was not far behind the young Lan Shanwen.

People in Jindu circles believed that Lan Fengyun would be the second Lan Shanwen in the Lan Family.

The Lan Family has been entrenched in Jindu for so many years, and they have placed their trusted people in the business, political, and even military sectors.

After so many years of development, the Lan Family has already grown into a behemoth.

"The old man is not going to make it," Lan Shili shook his head and sighed, a hint of sadness overflowing in his words.

No matter how tough he appeared to the outside world, in front of Lan Shanwen, he was just a son. It is natural for a son to feel heartbroken when his father is seriously ill.

Lan Badao's eyebrows knitted together as he said, "I will go find a military doctor. No matter what, we must save Grandfather's life."

Lan Fengyun looked around and asked, "Where is Lan Cai?"

"Lan Cai is gone," said an adjacent, bruised-faced Lan Hetu.

"Gone? Where did she go? Even if she has critical matters, she should put them aside during such a time with Grandfather being so ill," Lan Badao said, as domineering as his name suggested.

Lan Hetu replied, "At last night's charity gala, a man took her away. Uncle asked her to stay, but she wouldn't listen; she's completely lost her mind."

"Which family does that man belong to?" Lan Badao asked, a hint of anger in his tone.

"Let's not talk about this now," Lan Shili frowned and said, "Today we all gathered here to discuss matters pertaining to the old man; we'll talk about irrelevant issues later."

Lan Hetu wanted to continue speaking, but after hearing his uncle's remarks, he obediently closed his mouth.

"The military doctors are useless," Lan Fengyun shook his head and said, "But I do know a place. If the people there are willing to take action, Grandpa might still be saved."

Everyone knew that Lan Fengyun had roamed the mortal world for many years and had extensive connections. Hearing him speak with such certainty, they were immediately curious and asked, "What place?"

"Even the best doctors in Jindu couldn't cure him, can the place you mentioned really be reliable?"

Lan Shili waved his hands to signal them to be quiet and asked seriously, "Fengyun, are you telling the truth?"

"Second Uncle, I would never joke about Grandpa's life," Lan Fengyun, though often appearing frivolous, was very serious when it came to important matters.

"Tell us, what place exactly? If it can truly cure the old man, no matter the cost, we must seek treatment," Lan Shili's resolve was unmistakable.

Lan Fengyun frowned sadly, gave a wry smile, and said, "There's a Sect on Zhongnan Mountain, known as Medicine God Valley. The place I'm talking about is there. However, the people of Medicine God Valley are all of strange temperament and do not hold worldly possessions in high regard; I'm afraid even tens of millions might not induce them to help."

"Medicine God Valley?" Despite his many years in high positions, Lan Shili had never heard of such a Sect.

"No matter the cost, we must ask them to take action," Lan Shili decided without hesitation. "Fengyun, Badao, the two of you go to Medicine God Valley immediately. Whatever their demands, just agree to them."

"I'll go right now." Medicine God Valley was infamous for its rare remedies, but how could one give up without even trying?

Lan Fengyun and Lan Badao left the hospital immediately and headed for Medicine God Valley.

Less than half an hour after the two had departed, Li Xiaoyao and Lan Cai arrived at the hospital.

As soon as the two stood outside the corridor, the people of the Lan Family recognized them.

"Isn't that Lan Cai?"

"And who's the man next to her? Is he a young master from the Zheng Family?"

There weren't many who had seen Li Xiaoyao before, and most of those who came today were distant relatives of the Lan Family.

The murmurs quickly caught the attention of Lan Shili and others, who turned to look and saw Li Xiaoyao and Lan Cai.

Enemies are always spiteful when they meet, and Lan Hetu glared fiercely at Li Xiaoyao, sneering, "Well, well, isn't this Lan Cai? What's the rush? Just yesterday, you eloped recklessly with some rogue, and today you're in such a hurry to return? Did this man treat you badly or something?"

Li Xiaoyao replied indifferently, "If you don't want to be hit, then shut your mouth."

"You!" Lan Hetu, filled with anger, was about to curse at him, but upon meeting the indifferent gaze of Li Xiaoyao, his barely risen courage instantly dissipated.

Lan Shili stepped forward, his gaze shifting between the two before finally resting on Lan Cai's face, asking, "What are you doing here?"

"Second Uncle," Lan Cai's eyes drifted to the window beside her, looking at Lan Shanwen inside with his eyes tightly closed, and her expression turned slightly somber. She quickly gathered herself and said, "Second Uncle, Xiaoyao can cure Grandpa's illness."

"What?"

The crowd was greatly surprised to hear this.

Lan Shili's eyebrows knitted slightly. Naturally, he didn't believe what Lan Cai was saying.

Li Xiaoyao was known to be a fighter, a fellow disciple of Liu Chengxiang, and these identities were indeed extraordinary. But to suddenly have someone tell him that Li Xiaoyao also practiced medicine, Lan Shili would not believe it to his dying breath.

Lan Shili's first thought was that Li Xiaoyao was trying to use this opportunity to harm the old man!

With this thought, a few more traces of murderous intent appeared in Lan Shili's gaze towards Li Xiaoyao.

[Sleeping, will write the second update tomorrow.]