Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don't Call Me a Demon!

"I need a toxin with high transmissibility and concealability, one that's difficult for others to detect."

Su Jie stated his needs, knowing that even the weakest toxin from Tang Peiqing was exceedingly lethal.

"Then, choose this Mica Yin Vein Poison. Go back and check your needs, if you're planning to deal with cultivators, keep it in its original concentration. If it's for ordinary people, dilute it with more water. Additionally, take this bottle of Corpse Scale Worms. In consideration of Taoist Qiu, I'll charge you this amount."

With his left hand, Tang Peiqing gestured a figure that even made Su Jie wince at the cost.

But there was no choice, as these worms were exclusive to Tang Peiqing. Su Jie took out the Blood Marrow Crystal and paid.

The other party took the Blood Marrow Crystal and handed over two bottles—one containing the Mica Yin Vein Poison and the other, the Corpse Scale Worms—as well as an instruction manual to Su Jie. All of these items were extremely dangerous, to prevent anyone from accidentally poisoning themselves.

Upon receiving them, Su Jie saw one bottle contained a black liquid, while the other housed a cluster of tiny, dense worms. The worms were extremely small, just 0.2 millimeters in size, and similar in shape to fleas. At that moment, they were dormant inside the bottle, which was how Corpse Scale Worms looked when hibernating.

The steep price was, nonetheless, worth the value. Once infected with the Mica Yin Vein Poison, even disciples at the sixth or seventh level of the Yunling Realm would be severely affected; with a light infection causing bodily chaos, while a severe one could result in immediate death. Combining it with the Corpse Scale Worms would have an even greater effect.

"The method of use is all here. Consecrate it for a while, and remember, once you open the bottle, you must use it within an hour, or it will lose all its potency."

After explaining how to use it, Tang Peiqing sent Su Jie away.

Unfazed, Su Jie took the Mica Yin Vein Poison and Corpse Scale Worms back to his residence, then returned to the Blue Star World.

...........

Xinzheng City.

Liu Yingying was walking arm-in-arm with Su Jie, browsing the largest mall in the area, entering various jewelry and clothing stores. She wasn't shopping impulsively; instead, she relished the process of choosing. Given how Su Jie treated her, she hardly lacked anything materially.

"Let's grab something to eat; it's getting late."

Su Jie glanced at his watch and took Liu Yingying to a restaurant.

This was the seventh day of sightseeing with Liu Yingying. After dealing with most of the affairs at Mu Hua Company, Su Jie had asked Liu Yingying to take time off from work, and the two started a national honeymoon trip together.

The first stop was the capital, the second was Shanghai, and now they were in Xinzheng City.

"Su Jie, try this—this crab with salmon is really delicious."

Liu Yingying kept offering Su Jie delicacies. During their time in the Mande Region, since Su Jie often had to leave for ten days or half a month, she cherished every moment they spent together.

"Alright, you eat more, look how thin you've gotten."

"Ah! My figure is just about perfect, where have I gotten thin?"

"This area needs to fill out a bit more."

Su Jie pointed at Liu Yingying's chest, at a pair of melons, suggesting she needed to work on that aspect.

"You're so improper."

Liu Yingying blushed, and looked around instinctively to check if anyone was nearby before relaxing.

"Why are you still shy? We've been together for so long, we're already at the stage where we can meet the parents."

Su Jie pinched Liu Yingying's face, his words making her even more bashful and nervous.

"My parents don't know about us; I haven't told them yet."

Liu Yingying spoke softly. Her family was rather ordinary, and honestly, she was initially attracted to Su Jie for his wealth, which made her reluctant to tell them.

Later, as she accompanied Su Jie to work in the Mande Region, her heart gradually became his.

But the experiences in the Mande Region involved warlords, corrupt officials, and murders—incidents she dared not reveal a hint of to her parents.

"You can keep the Mande Region affairs a secret and just talk about working for other companies; they would understand that."

"I plan to visit home and tell them in person when I have some time."

"I'll accompany you when the time comes."

"Mmm."

Liu Yingying softly hummed in agreement. Though her face was tinged with shyness, it was overwhelmingly filled with sweetness and joy.

"We can go back earlier. My dad likes drinking, my mom enjoys square dancing, and I'll help you pick out gifts..."

After the moment of bashfulness, Liu Yingying began chirping away, already pondering over the gifts for the return home.

"Let's not rush it. In a couple of days, there's a flower-viewing festival here in Xinzheng City. We'll go back after that."

Su Jie had to interrupt Liu Yingying to share his plan.

Liu Yingying paused mid-motion and couldn't help but ask, "Su Jie, did you come here for Yikang Company?"

"Oh, you guessed it."

Su Jie smiled. It wasn't surprising that Liu Yingying, having been with him for so long, would understand this.

"After all, the Yu Family from Yikang Company are all here. Su Jie, if we were to kill someone here, the police..."

Liu Yingying said worriedly. She knew Su Jie had the ability to deal with the Yu Family but was afraid that he would get himself involved too, considering this was Hua Country, not the chaotic Mande Region.

Her face bore genuine concern, and even when speaking of killing, she used the word "we."

This showed both the depth of her feelings for Su Jie and her growing acceptance of brutal realities.

"No, don't overthink it. Leave these matters to me to handle. You just make sure Mu Hua Company has the funds ready. Before long, we might be able to take over Yikang Company."

"Take over Yikang Company?"

Hearing Su Jie's words, Liu Yingying blinked, not understanding how that could be achieved.

After all, Yikang Company was currently well-operated, unlike Mu Hua Company, which was laden with debt.

"I had no idea at first, but then Yikang Company taught me a business competition tactic. It's perfect to return the favor with their own strategy. Anyway, just be prepared."

Su Jie stood up and called the waiter over to pay the bill.

Liu Yingying silently followed behind Su Jie, having decided to stick with him to the very end, no matter what he was up to.

Back at the hotel, after a passionate night, Su Jie lit a stick of sandalwood, letting Liu Yingying sleep soundly.

Then he dressed himself, caressed Liu Yingying's pretty face, said nothing, and pushed open the door to leave.

In the corridor, as Su Jie stepped out, the working red light of the surveillance camera simultaneously dimmed.

Inside the hotel's monitoring room, the equipment suddenly began to smoke as if some machines had overheated and burned out.

Amidst the hotel staff's confusion, a Yin Fire Blood Bee silently emerged and flew out of the window.

Su Jie's stride was steady. He walked through the hotel's long corridor, took the elevator, and never encountered a single guest or staff member. The closest anyone got to encountering him always just missed by a hair's breadth.

In the hotel lobby, the two front desk ladies suddenly discovered cockroaches crawling on their feet. They screamed and frantically called for help.

Ding!

At that moment, the elevator reached the first floor.

Su Jie walked out of the elevator as if nobody else was there, striding across the hotel lobby.

By the time the ladies had killed the cockroaches, Su Jie was already gone.

On the street outside the hotel, Su Jie strolled leisurely, and every surveillance camera he passed happened to be conveniently obscured by a leaf, a plastic bag, a balloon, or something else just as he walked by, only for the obstruction to be carried away by small insects once he was past.