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Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Meeting Cheon Song Yi

 When Ji Woo woke up, it was already the next day. She touched the spot where she was shot last night and felt no pain. It seemed Lee Yeong had truly saved her after she fainted, and this was already the second time.

Seeing that Lee Yeong was not in the room, she knew he must be cultivating, so she didn't disturb him. She turned and walked into the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Ever since Lee Yeong broke through to the Clear Sky Realm, the spiritual pressure in his body had been continuously devoured by his magical power. 

However, he found that he could still use the power of the Ghost Path, and the Ghost Path, when driven by magical power, was even more powerful.

Finally, his magical power completely devoured the spiritual pressure in his body, and Lee Yeong's realm directly skipped the second layer and reached the third layer, the Yin Spirit Realm. 

Originally, after reaching the captain-level limit, his soul cultivation speed had almost come to a standstill, but Lee Yeong could now use the Contemplation Method to forge the God of Taiji Xuanqing.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been so impulsive. Thank you for saving me again!"

Ji Woo immediately apologized when she saw Lee Yeong finish his cultivation. After all, she had promised Lee Yeong that she must obey his orders from now on, but she had acted on her own and was saved by Lee Yeong.

"It's alright, fortunately, you're fine. But you should understand that with your current strength, it's not enough to take on the entire East River Sect alone. This time, you've alerted them, and they will definitely be more vigilant, even killing you to eliminate future trouble."

"This place is temporarily safe; they won't find it for a while. You should practice at home during this time and strive to break through to the second layer."

Hearing Lee Yeong's words, Ji Woo also understood that those from the East River Sect would definitely be looking for her everywhere.

...

Christmas was just a few days away, and the system had been quiet during this time, which Lee Yeong found a bit puzzling. But if he couldn't figure it out, he wouldn't dwell on it. Besides cultivating, he spent his days with his girlfriend, living a very comfortable life.

"Eun-Tak and Sunny haven't been in good spirits lately. They keep spacing out and mumbling to themselves. I don't know what happened. Did they argue with their boyfriends?"

"They didn't argue with their boyfriends; they're just a bit confused and can't make a decision right now."

"Did something happen? Can we help?"

"You guessed one thing correctly; it is indeed related to their boyfriends. Do you really want to help them?"

"Of course! Sunny and Eun-Tak have always taken good care of me, treating me like a younger sister. Seeing them like this, I feel bad for them too."

Lee Yeong was also a bit conflicted when Eun-Sang said this, wondering whether to tell her about Kim Shin and Wang Li. Eun-Tak now basically understood everything about Kim Shin, but she didn't know the consequences of not pulling out the sword. 

Sunny also suspected Wang Li's identity, but she was just unsure and dared not believe it. Having understood these things, Lee Yeong decided to tell them and let them make their own decisions.

"Sunny, Eun-Tak, come here for a moment."

"Christmas is coming soon. Let's have a get-together at my place then. Bring your boyfriends... if you want to truly understand them."

Sunny and Eun-Tak didn't refuse, nor did they have any reason to.

Just then, Lee Yeong's phone suddenly rang. It was from Principal Zheng Chishu.

"Hello, Principal."

"Hello, Lee Yeong. Are you free now?"

"I have time. Is there something you need?"

"It's nothing major. The chairman told me he'd like to invite you to his home for a meal; it seems he has something to discuss with you. Also, do you have any conflict with Chairman Li of the Taijiang Group? He's been looking into you recently."

"There was a slight friction with his son, but it's nothing serious. Since the chairman is looking for me, I'll be right there."

After hanging up, Lee Yeong said goodbye to Eun-Sang and the others and left. Eun-Sang had also heard Jin Jisu's words and knew it must be because of Li Zaihuan.

...

"Lee Yeong, you're here. Please, have a seat. It's been years, and you've really grown up. Your parents would be very proud to see you."

Lee Yeong muttered inwardly, 'If I weren't so different now, would you be so polite?' He remembered how she had used his parents' deaths and himself for publicity to protect the group's reputation. But he didn't show it on his face, still smiling as he said:

"Thanks to the chairman's care all these years, otherwise I wouldn't have lived to this day."

"What are you saying? Eat some food. It's all home-cooked, see if it suits your taste."

How could it not suit his taste? It wasn't the first time he'd eaten it. Ever since meeting her parents, every time Lee Yeong took Eun-Sang home, Eun-Sang's mother would keep him for dinner. 

He had also thought about it: when he went back, he would discuss with Eun-Sang finding a better job for Eun-Sang's mother.

After some pleasantries, Chairman Jin also asked about the Taijiang Group matter. Lee Yeong didn't hide anything and told them what Li Zaihuan had done on the highway.

"How lawless! For a group's young master to act like that and still dare to cause trouble again... Don't worry, I will get justice for you in this matter."

"No need, Chairman. I didn't take it to heart. As long as they don't provoke me again, that's enough."

Lee Yeong secretly chuckled, 'It seems the Taijiang Group hasn't told Jin Nanyun everything about Li Zaihuan. Li Zaihuan has been tormented by the Waste Flame every day since that day. You still want justice? It's good enough if they don't hit you.'

After leaving the chairman's house, Lee Yeong headed straight for the manor villa in the suburbs. He had arranged a Christmas dinner with Sunny and the others today, so while he still had time, Lee Yeong decided to check on the villa's renovation progress. He hadn't seen it since the renovation began.

The manor was now completely transformed, and the lingering Yin energy had long since dissipated. All the renovation work was being completed with overtime, and it would be ready for occupancy tomorrow.

Just then, a group of people walked in, holding cameras and other equipment, like a film crew. The leader saw Lee Yeong and asked:

"Hello, sir. Are you the owner of this manor?"

"Yes. Is there something you need?"

"It's like this, sir. We'd like to film a reality show in your manor. Don't worry, we won't move anything in the manor or the villa."

"No... How long do you need to film?" Lee Yeong, who was about to refuse, suddenly saw a familiar figure: the top actress Cheon Songyi. 

Of course, a celebrity alone wasn't enough for Lee Yeong to give her face, but she had an alien boyfriend backing her up. He just didn't know how far their story had progressed now.

"Oh, two... three days, three days will be enough!"

"Is this for Miss Cheon Songyi's movie? That's truly fate! I really enjoy the shows she films. Since that's the case, you can film here! The villa's renovation happens to be finished today, so starting tomorrow, this place will be yours."

The director smiled broadly when Lee Yeong agreed. He had seen many manors, but this one was the most satisfying. Cheon Songyi, hearing that Lee Yeong was also her fan, quickly stepped forward to express her gratitude.

After the film crew left, Lee Yeong checked the information online. Currently, Cheon Songyi had already met Professor Do, and she was participating in this reality show to compete for the spotlight with her rival, Han Yura.

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