Chapter 1412

Chen Jiahao had not slept a single peaceful night since the Chen family learned that the Shangguan family had severed all business ties with them. He had been running around the capital without results.

"Chairman, ninety-nine percent of our business relations with the Shangguan family have been terminated. The remaining one percent is still in the process of being dissolved," the secretary reported, entering to brief Chen Jiahao on the losses.

"How much have we lost from this termination?" Chen Jiahao asked. He had to find a way to minimize all losses.

"For now, our losses are manageable. Since the Shangguan family initiated the termination, they are paying the breach of contract fees. However…" The secretary glanced at Chen Jiahao, unsure whether to continue.

"What is it? Just say it," Chen Jiahao said seriously. "I can accept the truth."

"The perfume industry knows that the Shangguan family cut ties because the Little Divine Doctor cured Master Shangguan’s illness. Consequently, many partners in that sector are demanding to terminate their business with us." The secretary knew this was bad news, but hiding it was not an option.

Although the immediate loss was small, the long-term damage was severe.

"Bastards! Aren’t they afraid of our suppression?" Chen Jiahao’s face twisted with anger.

"It is said they are already negotiating cooperation with the Shangguan family," the secretary sighed inwardly. The Chen family was powerful, but the Shangguan family was no pushover. Without the Chen family, they could still choose the Shangguan family.

By partnering with the Shangguan family, they would not only avoid financial loss but also gain access to the Little Divine Doctor through them.

The richer people were, the more they feared for their lives. Befriending a divine doctor meant an extra layer of protection for their lives. Calculating this, they naturally chose the Shangguan family over the Chen family.

Hearing this, Chen Jiahao’s face turned iron-gray. He had originally thought the Little Divine Doctor was just a rumor. Even if the medical skills were good, they couldn’t surpass the famous national doctors.

But after arriving in the capital, he realized that while you might not know who the national president is, you cannot not know who the Little Divine Doctor is. Especially in the capital, the Little Divine Doctor’s reputation was immense. Recently, news had spread that the Little Divine Doctor was engaged to the Capital’s Venerable Yanluo.

Who was the Capital’s Venerable Yanluo? He was the fourth son of the Yan family, a top-tier noble clan in the capital. Rumor had it he was the actual head of the Yan family. Every child in the Yan family had their own career, and all were developing well.

Among the top-tier noble families, the Yan family was the absolute symbol of prestige. The Capital’s Venerable Yanluo was like the hidden emperor of the entire capital. It was said that offending him meant death was a mercy; he might make you wish you were dead.

Chen Jiahao had always avoided the Yan family because he knew that even as a local aristocrat, he could not compare to them.

But now, avoidance was impossible. The Little Divine Doctor was engaged to the Capital’s Venerable Yanluo. Chen Jiahao could only hope that the Venerable Yanluo was a decisive man and that the engagement was merely a strategic alliance for some reason. If so, the Chen family might still have a sliver of hope.

Of course, for now, the most important thing was to finalize cooperation with the relevant departments in Huaxia. He had stayed in the capital for over a month for this purpose.

She knew Shangguan Haohan was also in the capital. Although she knew Shangguan Haohan’s primary goal was to cure her son, what if one of her goals was project cooperation?

Chen Jiahao knew he couldn’t secure many projects alone and needed partners. But now, cooperation with the Shangguan family was impossible.

"Contact Mr. Zhang again. We must secure the Technology City project," Chen Jiahao ordered his secretary directly.

"Yes." The secretary recorded the order and left to contact Zhang Haitao.

Meanwhile, Zhu Yanyi had finally agreed to treat Eliza. Duke Peter felt a heavy burden lift from her heart. She had been genuinely worried that Zhu Yanyi would refuse.

Zhu Yanyi looked at the Flying Immortal Map in her hands. After studying it for a while, she saw nothing special and tossed it to Yan Aohan. "I can’t see anything special. Here, you take it."

Yan Aohan smiled slightly. Then, as if performing magic, he rotated the scroll of the painting a few times and pulled out a small scroll from within.

"It was hidden inside the scroll," Zhu Yanyi said curiously, coming over to look. It was a map, but she had never seen this place. "I’ve never seen this place."

"Kunlun," Yan Aohan said, looking at Zhu Yanyi. "The Kunlun Mountains, a place for Daoist cultivation. It is also said to be the favorite destination for various immortals."

Zhu Yanyi glanced at Yan Aohan and asked, "What is there in Kunlun?"

"Kunlun was once a place for Daoist cultivation. However, with the passage of time, the era of cultivation has passed. Now, this place is merely an entrance to certain other realms," Yan Aohan explained.

Zhu Yanyi understood. "You mean, for example, to go to the Saint Academy, one must go through Kunlun?"

"Yes," Yan Aohan nodded. "I am going out in a few days. The destination is also Kunlun. Something has happened there."

"Hmm?" Zhu Yanyi looked at Yan Aohan curiously.

Yan Aohan did not hide anything. "The entrances from Kunlun lead to many places. One of them is the Linglang Realm. The people there are body cultivators. It is easy to enter the Linglang Realm from Kunlun, but difficult to come back to our side. Recently, a destructive poison appeared in the Linglang Realm, causing a great disaster. Someone actually forced their way to Huaxia. I have already sent people to catch him, but this person carries the destructive virus."

"So, the poisonous herbs found in the southeast were not the work of the madman, but of this virus carrier," Zhu Yanyi realized instantly.

"Basically, yes. I have sent people to catch him, but I must go personally. After capturing him, I will take him to the Linglang Realm. Ani, please help me prepare some antidotes. I will take them with me," Yan Aohan said seriously.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Okay. I will enter the Ruyi Space to make them. I can give them to you tomorrow."

Yan Aohan nodded and touched her face. "Ani, I will be in the Linglang Realm for at most a month. Remember to take care of yourself."

"I was fine when you left for years before," Zhu Yanyi made a funny face. Although she was reluctant, she knew Yan Aohan was going to handle important matters, so she would not stop him.

"That is different. Before, our relationship was not public, and we were not engaged," Yan Aohan said, dissatisfied with Zhu Yanyi’s carefree attitude.