For safety, a dedicated escort was necessary. That person was Zhang Haifeng.
Indeed, Zhang Haifeng was also returning to the capital. Once back, he would not need to go to Sicheng Town for the time being. All matters there had been handed over to Zhang Haitao.
Meanwhile, Zhu Yanyi sent out invitations everywhere. Her reason was to take this opportunity to introduce her parents and relatives to everyone. In her words, her family originally wanted to stay out of the spotlight, fearing they would be burdened by her fame. However, after her younger brother and older sister were targeted, she felt terrified. She reasoned that if those enemies knew they were harming Zhu Yanyi’s siblings, they would think twice before acting. Therefore, she decided to openly invite everyone to meet her family, so they would not be strangers in the future.
The underlying message was clear: keep your eyes open and do not bully her relatives.
Many news reporters were also invited, as this was the Little Divine Doctor’s first public announcement of her family.
Most importantly, the banquet was held at the Capital Club.
The Capital Club was of such high status that not just anyone could enter. Thus, holding an invitation was a rare opportunity, perhaps allowing guests to connect with influential people they had never met before.
Naturally, the Ma and Wu families received many invitations as well. Zhu Yanyi gave ten invitations to each family.
Currently, the Ma and Wu families were as close as one.
"Brother Wu, the Young Master’s invitations have arrived. How many people do you plan to send?" Ma Tianliang called Wu Han as soon as he received them.
"What else? Ten invitations, ten people. Actually, I wish the Young Master had given us more. She seems high-profile, but not high-profile enough," Wu Han said with regret.
Indeed, if she were truly high-profile, she would have summoned all the senior members of the Ma and Wu families.
Ma Tianliang laughed heartily. "Brother, you must consider the Young Master’s feelings. Although she is famous now, she holds a position but not yet real power."
Wu Han sighed. "I truly hope that one day, the Young Master will introduce us to the world."
"I believe that day will come," Ma Tianliang said firmly. She had absolute faith in Zhu Yanyi’s ability, believing she would one day become a figure like the bright moon, unapproachable and revered.
Invitations to meet the Little Divine Doctor’s family were hard to come by. Moreover, while many knew she had an older sister and a younger brother, few had actually met them. These two were significant: one was the wife of Taishu Yuanxiang, the powerful head of Taishu Industry known as Seventh Master; the other was the current National Top Scholar.
Such important news naturally reached the Tibetan region.
The Godfather and Medicine Elder were playing chess. The Godfather looked at Medicine Elder. "Did you foresee this day long ago?"
Medicine Elder glanced at her. "I know my disciple well. I know her relatives, but we rarely interacted. So I could not predict this. Their current situation is the result of their own efforts."
The Godfather held a black stone, not placing it, but thinking for a moment. "Yet you are not anxious."
"Why should I be anxious?" Medicine Elder smiled lightly. "I was anxious before because I possessed medical skills to save many, but I was trapped and could not help. Now I am not anxious because I have successors. With my disciples, I do not worry that the world will lack doctors."
"You should say because you have a good disciple like Zhu Yanyi," the Godfather said seriously, looking at Medicine Elder.
Medicine Elder did not get angry. "You gave up yourself."
The Godfather’s face changed. "Old Yao, do not think that because I am polite to you, you can mock me."
"Am I mocking you, or do you simply understand that you have missed your chance?" Medicine Elder did not look up, just playing with the white stone in his hand. "You always treated everyone as your chess pieces. You never considered if they were willing to be pieces. You stubbornly did what you wanted. This result is the karma you planted yourself. You come from the Buddhist sect; you know better than me how karma works. What kind of cause yields what kind of effect. I, a mortal, need not tell you this."
"Hua Tianyao," the Godfather said, gritting his teeth.
Medicine Elder chuckled, ignoring his anger. "You should reflect on yourself. If something is not another’s fault, do not shift the blame. That is unfair." He then placed a stone. "Your turn."
The Godfather placed a stone, feeling a sense of tight pressure. Medicine Elder looked at the board, calm as ever. "A person’s chess reveals their mind. You have too many thoughts, but your sharpness is fading. If this continues, you will overthink, and the result will be failure."
"I will not fail," the Godfather declared solemnly.
"Failure or not depends on you, not me. You may not listen to what I say, so think it over yourself," Medicine Elder replied.
The Godfather snorted. "Old Yao, I think I have visited too often lately, making you forget that I am still the Godfather of the Holy Sect."
"Is that so? You can choose not to come," Medicine Elder said, unconcerned.
The Godfather hummed. "I also feel I cannot come for now. There are matters to handle. I will leave in a few days."
"To deal with your Silver Fox?" Medicine Elder laughed.
The Godfather looked at him. "You seem very pessimistic about me."
Medicine Elder put down his stone. "I am indeed pessimistic. Your sharpness is gone. You can never be the Silver Fox’s match. At least, that guy seems harmless but is more smooth and calculating than you. However, currently, the Silver Fox does not seem interested in your position. So even if you attack, you may not win, and he may not lose. The likely result is a draw."
The Godfather stared at Medicine Elder for a minute, then casually placed a stone and stood up. "I will not play anymore." He added, "You are right. The Silver Fox seems harmless but is smoother than me. But so what? As Godfather, I will deal with anyone I target, human or god. A draw depends on who the opponent is."
She turned and walked a few steps outside. "I will be very busy recently and will not come for a while."
With that, he left decisively, seeming unwilling to see Medicine Elder again.