The Morning Light

Everyone's facial features are not fixed, and the saying "the face reflects the heart" is not just a phrase. It is indeed possible to tell if someone is good or bad, whether they are fortunate or doomed, by their facial features. Lin Xinxin's eyebrows are thick, with sharp, knife-like brows, clearly defined, showing that she is determined, impulsive, but also loyal. Her earlobes are fleshy, symbolizing fortune and longevity, and her philtrum is long, which suggests she will bring prosperity to her husband and children. Anyone who marries her will be fortunate. However, at this moment, her face had changed slightly. Changes in a person's facial features usually do not refer to appearance alone, but to subtle abnormalities. At that moment, Lin Xinxin's glabella had a slight blueish tinge, which is a sign of impending disaster.

Gu Qin quickly calculated with her fingers. This wasn't difficult; it was similar to the method used in the three-coin divination, where one combines the hexagram with the I Ching to reach a conclusion. The divination results showed that this situation was related to what had happened a few hours ago. Although she didn't know the specific details, Gu Qin was able to deduce them. Lin Xinxin had slapped Su Lingyu, and Su Lingyu, being quick-tempered, would definitely not let that go. She might even hire people to teach Lin Xinxin a lesson.

Lin Xinxin had just started learning the basics of boxing and hadn't even practiced the stance yet. If she were surrounded, she would be at a disadvantage, especially since she was just stepping in to help Gu Qin. This was clearly trouble coming from nowhere.

Lin Xinxin was unaware of the trouble she was in. As they talked on the way home, she said to Gu Qin, "Qin Qin, why don't you stay at our house tonight? Otherwise, you'll be back so late, and I won't feel at ease."

"No need. I'll just grab the materials and head back," Gu Qin replied. "I have to wake up early tomorrow for training and then go to the rehab center to treat Brother Li Qi."

As they approached Lin Xinxin's newly purchased apartment, which was part of a recently completed residential area, they noticed the area was quiet, with few residents. By the time they were a few hundred meters away from the complex, a group of people suddenly jumped out from the bushes and blocked their path.

Lin Xinxin was startled. "What do you want?"

The group of men slowly surrounded them, grinning. "Are you two scared of the night? Do you want us to keep you company?"

What kind of nonsense was this? Gu Qin's face darkened, and without saying a word, she stopped her bike and launched a powerful kick. The man who had spoken was sent flying three to four meters away.

Lin Xinxin stared at Gu Qin in shock.

The rest of the men were taken aback that this seemingly frail girl was so strong, and they all rushed toward her at once.

Gu Qin didn't even bother to take them seriously. These people barely had any skills. Within half a minute, they were all lying on the ground, howling in pain. Gu Qin's attacks weren't fatal, but they would definitely be bedridden for at least half a month.

Lin Xinxin gazed at her in admiration. "Qin Qin, you're amazing!"

Gu Qin said, "Xinxin, don't you find it strange? Why are they causing us trouble?" She kicked one of the young men in the thigh, causing him to scream in pain, his body trembling. Gu Qin asked, "Did Su family send you to harass us?"

The man didn't dare resist. This girl's strikes were so vicious that he was on the verge of losing consciousness. His mind was clearer than ever as the pain surged through his body. He hesitated, then finally nodded. "Y-yes... Boss Su sent us to teach a lesson to a girl named Lin Xinxin."

Lin Xinxin spat on the ground. "That Su family b**ch, since she can't beat me openly, she resorts to these underhanded tactics. Shameless!"

Gu Qin kicked the man again. "Get out."

The group of men crawled away, and Gu Qin and Lin Xinxin went upstairs to grab the materials before leaving. Gu Qin reminded her, "Wait for me tomorrow, we'll go to school together. Don't go alone these next few days. The Su family is vicious, and I'm afraid they won't let it go."

Lin Xinxin was still preoccupied with Gu Qin's boxing skills. "When will you teach me how to box? That way, I won't be scared of them."

Gu Qin replied, "At least practice the stances for a year. I'll teach you some simple boxing techniques next year, but don't neglect the stances; they are really important."

On the way back, Gu Qin was thinking about how to deal with the Su family's female practitioner. She needed to take care of them as soon as possible.

The next day, after treating Li Qi, Gu Qin went to Lin Xinxin's house and they went to school together. It was the day of the monthly exams. Gu Qin wasn't nervous, and after finishing the exams, she sent Lin Xinxin home. Afterward, she went to buy a lot of talismans, cinnabar, and ink, intending to make some talismans. She was now on her own and lacked any magical weapons to defend herself. Her cultivation level was not high enough to face opponents head-on, so she needed to use talismans.

The past few days had been hectic for Gu Qin, as she had drawn many talismans, including exorcism talismans, peace talismans, attack talismans, gathering talismans, and even yin-gathering talismans, among others.

Meanwhile, the Su family was busy too. Three days later, they sent Gu Qin's information, including her birth date, to Yan Zhen. Yan Zhen, still thinking about other matters, stood in front of the large window, distracted. She muttered, "You can leave the things here. I'll look at them later."

After Su Guangzhi left, Yan Zhen stood by the window for half an hour before returning to her desk and pulling out the materials. She glanced at them, and in the photo, Gu Qin appeared ordinary, slightly thin, with an unremarkable face. The back of the photo contained her birth date and time. Yan Zhen calculated her fate, and after half an hour, her expression grew increasingly serious as she examined the result.

She gasped.

Gu Qin's fate was easy to predict up until she was about sixteen, but from that point onward, everything became chaotic and unclear. What was going on? Yan Zhen thought back to the divination she had done for the Jiang family and the Chen family recently, which had also been similarly chaotic.

Suddenly, something clicked in her mind. She quickly pulled out the rest of the documents and started examining them carefully. The materials contained all the information about Gu Qin, including her escape from the operating room, her lawsuit against the hospital, her parents' divorce, the division of debts, and the fact that Gu Qin's mother was left with more than four hundred thousand in debt. However, mysteriously, Gu Qin's account had an additional two million.

Two million, from the Jiang family. Yan Zhen's pupils contracted sharply. How could Gu Qin know the Jiang family? And why was this amount transferred after the Jiang family's formation array was broken by a higher-level practitioner? Was Gu Qin involved in breaking the formation? But how could that be? She was only sixteen, and even if she was a practitioner, she was still a beginner. Such powerful spiritual energy could not be generated by someone of her level.

Was it possible that Gu Qin had a powerful mentor behind her? Yan Zhen refused to believe that a sixteen-year-old girl could set up such an array or defeat her own formation. She was certain that there was someone powerful backing Gu Qin.

Yan Zhen threw the documents aside and gazed out the window, feeling frustrated. She had come to Daishan to help Su Guangzhi because of his older brother, Su Wenzhi, who had given her a rare attacking artifact. Otherwise, she wouldn't have helped the Su family. Her temperament was unpredictable, but once she promised something, she would see it through. Since she had helped Su Guangzhi get a foothold in Daishan, she had done her part.

However, she wasn't willing to face off with a practitioner who was more powerful than her. She had only just recovered from her injuries after the formation was broken. She wouldn't engage in a direct confrontation with Gu Qin. She quickly made a decision. Initially, she had agreed to help Su Wenzhi's brother stabilize his position, but now that the Su family had almost acquired all the companies, Su Guangzhi had already established his position in Daishan.

Even his daughter had been given another six months to live. As for the rest, Yan Zhen wouldn't interfere.

She called Su Guangzhi and said directly, "What you asked me to do is almost finished. I've helped you acquire the companies you wanted, and I can't help you further. In a few days, I'll be leaving."

Su Guangzhi was stunned. "Master Yan, what about my daughter's heart?"

Yan Zhen sneered. "Your daughter has a heart condition. I've already helped her extend her life for six months. Just find a suitable donor heart and replace it. Don't ask me for more help."

"But... but didn't Master Yan promise?" Su Guangzhi was anxious.

"Promise?" Yan Zhen cold

ly replied, "I only promised to help you stabilize your position in Daishan. If it weren't for your older brother, I wouldn't have even bothered to help your daughter. If she's still alive now, it's because I helped extend her life for six months. Find a matching heart for her, and I can't do more. I'm not a doctor."

"No, Master Yan." Su Guangzhi said, "We've already found a matching heart. It's Gu Qin's. You saw the documents in your room, right? Just help us catch her, and we'll take care of the rest."

Yan Zhen fell silent for a moment. After some time, she spoke again, "If I were you, I wouldn't make any more moves against Gu Qin."

Su Guangzhi was confused. "Master Yan, what do you mean? I don't understand."

Yan Zhen slowly said, "Gu Qin has someone powerful behind her. Haven't you noticed that all the doctors at the hospital who were involved with her are now in trouble? Chen Zonggui, the chief surgeon, is the worst off—he'll be bedridden for the rest of his life. The others are all either sick or suffering misfortune. Don't you get it?" She paused, then continued, "Gu Qin has someone powerful behind her. You can't afford to offend her."