After a protracted silence.

Lu Jianjia's mother exploded, pointing at Qin Heng's nose and roaring, "What did you say?! Say that again!!"

Such a reaction was normal. Anyone who suddenly heard their husband was about to die would likely fly into a rage.

Yet, Lu Jianjia knew Qin Heng was no ordinary person. He was someone who could easily crush an Innate Grandmaster and might even possess power comparable to a Saint. Such a significant figure would surely not speak without cause.

Could it be? Could Dad really be in danger? Lu Jianjia wondered, then looked at Qin Heng with great concern. "Mr. Qin, is what you just said true? Is my dad really in danger?"

"Jianjia! What are you talking about? This kid is cursing your father!" Lu Jianjia's mother exclaimed, shocked and furious. In her eyes, Qin Heng, embarrassed and enraged, had now resorted to blatant curses.

"Mom! Please, stop talking for now! Mr. Qin really isn't an ordinary person!" Lu Jianjia, now anxious, admonished her mother and then pleaded with Qin Heng, "Mr. Qin, I beg you, please tell me."

"You'll know when you see your father," Qin Heng replied indifferently, not elaborating. Even if he did, they wouldn't understand.

"Jianjia, has he used some trick on you? Bewitched you?!" Lu Jianjia's mother grew even more disgusted with Qin Heng, thinking he had used despicable means to delude her daughter.

"Mom!" Lu Jianjia was truly anxious now.

DING-DONG!!

The elevator chimed, having reached the floor of Lu Jianjia's hotel room.

Lu Jianjia glanced at her mother and didn't say anything more to her. Instead, she turned to Qin Heng. "Mr. Qin, please take a look at my father and see what's going on."

Lu Jianjia didn't dare to disregard Qin Heng's words in the slightest, nor did she harbor any doubt. In her opinion, a powerful figure like Qin Heng was an exalted being, far above her, who had no reason to deceive her.

"Alright." Qin Heng nodded slightly, his demeanor calm and composed, as he followed Lu Jianjia forward.

"You brat! I'll definitely expose your ugly true colors later!" Lu Jianjia's mother glared at Qin Heng's retreating figure, her expression filled with displeasure. In her eyes, Qin Heng was already a liar.

Perhaps even that Ferrari was just rented!!

She followed, fuming.

「Inside the room.」

As soon as Qin Heng entered, he saw a middle-aged man sitting in a chair. The man appeared to be in his forties, with a square face and a tall, burly physique. He wore a well-fitted shirt and emanated an invisible aura of authority, likely someone of high status.

Moreover, Inner Strength circulated within his body. Qin Heng could see this man was likely a Half-step Grandmaster, with one foot already in the Transcendence Realm. In terms of Cultivation Realm, he was about the same as Lu Jianjia.

"Dad, this is my... um, friend, Qin Heng," Lu Jianjia introduced Qin Heng to the middle-aged man. Then, she leaned in and asked, "Dad, have you been feeling unwell lately?"

Lu Jianjia's father, Lu Guangyuan, was a well-known businessman in Luyang City. He owned several publicly listed companies, had a net worth well over ten billion, and was quite imposing, commanding respect without needing to show anger.

"I'm perfectly healthy," Lu Guangyuan said, glancing first at Lu Jianjia, then at Qin Heng. He sized Qin Heng up with a touch of disdain in his eyes. "Young man, speak your mind. What's your purpose in getting close to our Jianjia?"

Qin Heng wasn't particular about his clothing. He wore plain attire without any expensive brands, prioritizing comfort. Yet, in Lu Guangyuan's eyes, this meant Qin Heng was financially weak—poor! He was simply not worthy of Lu Jianjia.

"Dad! What are you talking about?" Lu Jianjia quickly shook her head. "Things aren't as you imagine! Besides, Mr. Qin said earlier that you weren't feeling well. Dad, are you really not experiencing any discomfort?"

"This kid says I'm not well, and you believe him?" Lu Guangyuan frowned and huffed. "Young people nowadays just love to engage in all this hypocritical nonsense. Kid, Jianjia might be fooled by you because she's young and lacks social experience. But in my presence, you'd best keep your little schemes to yourself. They're useless!"

"I suspect this kid is just after our money and even has designs on our Jianjia!" At this moment, Lu Jianjia's mother walked over. She shot Qin Heng a disdainful look and said, "The most common trick of a swindler is to say shocking things to grab attention!"

Then, she said to Lu Guangyuan, "Do you know what this kid just said? To scare Jianjia and me, he actually claimed you were about to die! That's practically a curse! It's outrageous!"

BANG!!

With a loud crash, the table beside Lu Guangyuan was instantly smashed to pieces.

The power of a Half-step Grandmaster! Extremely powerful! Ordinary furniture stood no chance.

"Kid, did you really say that?" Lu Guangyuan stood up, his face dark as he stared at Qin Heng. "You said I'm about to die?"

Now, his Internal Force surged within him. His fists clenched, his gaze fixed on Qin Heng, ready to strike if another wrong word was spoken.

"Dad! This is all a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding!" Lu Jianjia hurriedly stepped in front of Lu Guangyuan. "Dad, Mr. Qin's status and strength are both very impressive. He wouldn't make baseless conclusions. Please, let him check your health."

"What a joke!" Lu Guangyuan shook his head, looking at Lu Jianjia with disappointment in his eyes. "As a Martial Artist, am I not aware of my own physical condition? Could this kid know it better than I do?"

"Since you're so aware of your own physical condition, do you know that you will die in no more than three days?" Qin Heng looked at Lu Guangyuan calmly, shook his head slightly, and smiled. "If a person is determined to walk the path to ruin, not even an Immortal can save them."

Then, he said to Lu Jianjia, "Since your father is so certain, there's not much I can do. He has three days left. When the time comes, you can prepare to collect his body. You might as well start preparing for the funeral arrangements now."

The moment he stepped into the room, Qin Heng had detected an extremely faint trace of Demonic Qi in Lu Guangyuan's heart. It was drawing on his blood and Inner Strength, growing stronger. However, the Demonic Qi operated very covertly. With Lu Guangyuan's Cultivation Realm, he was completely unable to detect it, which was why he believed himself to be perfectly healthy.

But in reality, in three more days, this wisp of faint Nine Nether Evil Qi would completely drain Lu Guangyuan, transforming into a true strand of Nine Nether Evil Qi and leaving a terrible disaster in its wake! By then, Lu Guangyuan would undoubtedly be dead!

"You're talking nonsense!" Lu Jianjia's mother pointed at Qin Heng, shouting, "My husband is very healthy and never gets sick! What rubbish are you spouting here?!"

"Kid, kneel, apologize, then get out of here, and I might spare your dog's life!" Lu Guangyuan, a veteran of the martial world with a heavy killing aura, now truly harbored killing intent towards Qin Heng.

"Mr. Qin! Please save my dad!" Lu Jianjia cried, believing Qin Heng's words. She fell to her knees, begging him to save her father.

"You brat! Bewitching Jianjia like this! You deserve to die!" Lu Guangyuan was instantly infuriated. He believed Qin Heng had bewitched Lu Jianjia, causing her to lose her senses.

BOOM!!

Lu Guangyuan attacked immediately. His figure flashed, and in an instant, he was in front of Qin Heng. His fingers, like the talons of an Eagle Claw, shredded the air, tearing through currents of it! He clawed at Qin Heng's neck!

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