In the early morning, as the sky in the distance showed the color of fish belly, Jiang Wuming sat cross-legged on the stone table in front of Su Shiyun's room, facing east, breathing and circulating his qi.
Since becoming a disciple of the Heavenly Dragon Daoist, Jiang Wuming had developed a habit of morning practice.
He had maintained this for eight years without interruption!
Suddenly, the red sun emerged from the horizon, its first ray piercing the eastern and western skies.
Jiang Wuming opened his mouth and, like a carp drinking water, took a deep breath. His body instantly became shriveled, then slowly expanded, his internal true qi boiling, his bones ringing, and a faint sound of thunder emanating from him.
Breathing with the first ray of dawn was the most crucial part of Jiang Wuming's morning practice every day.
Swish!
Immediately, Jiang Wuming opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning. He sprang up and began practicing martial arts in the courtyard.
He did not activate his internal true qi, relying solely on his physical strength. His movements were as agile as a swimming dragon, each stance and move synchronized with the breathing of his internal cultivation technique, constantly creating sounds of breaking through the air.
About ten minutes later, Jiang Wuming stopped practicing and cast his gaze into the distance.
Following his gaze, one could see a short-haired girl standing there.
She was only about 1.65 meters tall, with a petite and delicate build, but the two peaks on her chest were quite spectacular, the kind that looked like ridges when viewed from the front and peaks from the side.
Even though she was wearing a loose black combat suit, it could not conceal this fact.
Dongfang Xiaoyao.
She had arrived the previous night but had not disturbed Jiang Wuming.
As for Xingtian, he had left directly after seeing Dongfang Xiaoyao.
This was because, within the Battle Dragon Hall, Xingtian was the vanguard, leading missions and rarely staying by Jiang Wuming's side unless it was a special situation.
Dongfang Xiaoyao was the complete opposite.
She was the most special existence in the entire Battle Dragon Hall, rarely undertaking missions. Like a shadow, she always followed behind Jiang Wuming, taking orders only from him. She would treat anyone else's words as if they were air.
Because of this, Xingtian had once jokingly asked Dongfang Xiaoyao a question.
"Xiaoyao, if the Hall Master ordered you to kill me, would you hesitate?"
At that time, Dongfang Xiaoyao remained silent. She merely glanced coldly at Xingtian, her eyes filled with chilling killing intent!
"Hall Master, the Dragon Country's Martial Department has strictly kept the news from last night confidential. As of now, there are no rumors outside connecting last night's events to you and the Battle Dragon Hall."
Dongfang Xiaoyao flashed and appeared before Jiang Wuming, bowing to report.
"Mmm."
Jiang Wuming was not surprised by this outcome.
After all, the truth of last night would do the Dragon Country's Martial Department no good if it were to spread.
Moreover, was the commander of the Eastern Region Army Corps, Qin Yuanzheng, the grandfather of Qin Xiaozhi?
Afterward, Jiang Wuming returned to his room to take a shower and asked Dongfang Xiaoyao to stay while he went out to buy breakfast.
When Jiang Wuming returned with several baskets of soup dumplings and wontons, Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun, the mother and daughter, had already woken up.
This was the latest Su Shiyun had ever woken up in recent years.
Before the Zheng family began their retaliation against the Liu family, Su Shiyun would wake up at precisely 5:30 AM for her morning run, then return to shower, organize her work priorities for the day, eat breakfast, and head to the company.
In the days that followed, she had barely slept soundly at night, her mind consumed by one thought: how to resist the Zheng family's revenge?
Despite her best efforts, she had still fallen into the abyss of despair, only to be pulled out by Jiang Wuming.
In the courtyard, seeing Jiang Wuming return, Dongfang Xiaoyao flashed and disappeared instantly.
"Mom, Sis, I bought breakfast."
Jiang Wuming entered the house with the breakfast, calling out to Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun to eat.
"Wuming, the medicine you gave me last night was amazing. I don't feel any pain today."
Liu Guifang walked over, saying with some surprise.
She had worked in the Su family's pharmaceutical division when she was previously with the Su family and had some understanding of medications.
"Mom, would I lie to you?"
Jiang Wuming smiled, then opened the breakfast boxes one by one, handing chopsticks to Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun.
"Mom, Sis, after breakfast, let's pack up and leave here."
Midway through breakfast, Jiang Wuming spoke.
"I'll do whatever you two decide. Wherever you go, I'll go."
Liu Guifang nodded. She had been completely disheartened by the Liu family's handling of Su Shiyun's situation and no longer wished to stay with them.
"Wuming, where are you planning to take Mom and me?"
Su Shiyun also had no desire to stay with the Liu family and was curious about Jiang Wuming's plans.
"Sis, you're a talented graduate in finance with great business acumen. You've also gained years of experience in operating and managing companies through your work with the Liu family's business. So, I was thinking you could find a direction to start your own business, and I'll handle the funding. What do you think?"
Jiang Wuming revealed the plan he had conceived the previous night.
He had learned about Su Shiyun's experiences over the past eight years through his research and knew she had a talent for business. He didn't want her abilities to be wasted.
As for the funding...
Although Jiang Wuming didn't know the exact amount of money the Battle Dragon Hall possessed, it had grown into a colossal entity through its development over the years. It wasn't just capable of providing startup capital for Su Shiyun; it could even purchase a large enterprise.
"Guifang, Wuming, Shiyun, the Su family is here. They want to see you."
Immediately, before Su Shiyun could respond to Jiang Wuming, Liu Shousheng arrived at the room entrance. His gaze swept over the three of them, finally settling on Jiang Wuming's face, with regret still lingering in his expression.
Even after a night, he regretted not having firmly supported Su Shiyun back then!
"The Su family is here?"
Jiang Wuming's brow furrowed.
According to the information he had, ever since he, Liu Guifang, and Su Shiyun were driven out of the Su family by Su Yuanshan years ago, no one from the Su family, including Su Yuanshan himself, had ever inquired about them.
Even when the Zheng family retaliated against the Liu family and forced Su Shiyun to marry Zheng Fei, the Su family had not shown up, nor had they even made a phone call!
Now, Jiang Wuming had returned and resolved the Zheng family's threat, and the Su family sent people over. Was this a coincidence?
"Yes, Wuming. Earlier, the gatekeeper reported that the visitors claimed to be from the Su family of Jiangsu and wanted to see you." Liu Shousheng nodded in response.
"Grandpa, who from the Su family is it?" Su Shiyun instinctively asked.
"The gatekeeper didn't say. I'll call and ask someone to find out."
As Liu Shousheng spoke, he was about to take out his phone to call Su Shiyun's maternal uncle and have him ask the gatekeeper.
"No need. Just let him in."
Jiang Wuming waved his hand, stopping Liu Shousheng from calling to inquire about the visitor's identity.
"Wuming, you?"
Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun, mother and daughter, looked at Jiang Wuming with surprise.
"It doesn't matter who from the Su family is coming. What's important is why the Su family is sending people at this juncture."
As Jiang Wuming spoke, he stood up.
His primary purpose for returning this time was to stand up for Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun, the mother and daughter, and resolve their lingering concerns.
Originally, in his plan, besides eliminating the Zheng family, he also intended to take the two of them to the Su family.
Now that the Su family had sent someone, it was natural to meet them!