At the lakefront villa, in the living room.
"Mr. Li, thank you." After Li Enzhong had dealt with Zhuo Xian's matter, he returned home and bowed slightly to Li Xuan, saying.
"Zhuo Xian was acting illegally, which must have had some impact on his Zhuo Group. And the Zhuo Group is an ally of the Qian Group in Hangzhou. In that case, it has some significance in this major affair," Li Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this and said calmly.
"Exactly. Mr. Li, you are truly a divine being. After this incident, our plan has been greatly accelerated," Li Enzhong said, nodding in admiration as Li Xuan hit the nail on the head.
"What your plan is, you don't need to tell me. Alright, since the matter is resolved, I will leave now."
Li Xuan nodded, stood up, paused, and looked at Elder Li and Li Enzhong before speaking again, "Man's lifespan cannot be forced. There are gains and losses. I will not intervene in future matters. All fortune depends on oneself." xxs壹贰
"Mr. Li, where are you going?" Li Enzhong was stunned and then asked somewhat confusedly.
He was also somewhat bewildered by Li Xuan's words.
Instead, Elder Li, who was sitting on the sofa, stood up with a hint of helplessness on his face and cupped his hands towards Li Xuan, "The Li family has been able to reach this point, largely thanks to Mr. Li. Since Mr. Li has made up his mind to leave, this old man will not try to keep you."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Li, if you need anything at all, just say the word. Our entire Li family will spare no effort."
"If I need anything, I will ask. Elder Li, goodbye." Li Xuan nodded slightly, understanding Elder Li's goodwill.
However, with his current strength, he probably wouldn't need the help of the Li De Group. Li Xuan said and walked directly towards the outside.
"Father, what does Mr. Li mean?" After Li Xuan left, Li Enzhong looked at his father, Elder Li, with some confusion and asked.
"Mr. Li means that he does not intend to be too close to our Li family. At the same time, he is unwilling to be ordered around anymore. To be frank, it is enough that we have asked Mr. Li to act three times."
"Even though I don't know if Mr. Li suffered any losses when he acted, it certainly wasn't easy. Besides that, our Li family has not given Mr. Li sufficient compensation, and it is not appropriate to tie Mr. Li to our Li family."
"From now on, unless absolutely necessary, let's not bother Mr. Li anymore," Elder Li said slowly after a moment of silence.
"But Father, we don't treat Mr. Li as an outsider," Li Enzhong still asked confusedly.
Elder Li shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "If we treated Mr. Li as an outsider, do you think he would have acted for your Uncle Niu the second time? A master like Mr. Li's thoughts and considerations are not as simple as ours. Such people also do not like to be constrained."
"Alright, since Mr. Li has left, you should focus on solving the current problems. The Zhuo Group has taken a lot of our business during this period, and it's time to take it back with interest."
"Okay." Li Enzhong nodded slightly, his expression still showing a hint of helplessness. It seemed that Li Xuan's departure had made Li Enzhong feel as if he had lost something.
The next day, at noon.
As the sunlight shone down, Li Xuan left the hotel. While passing by the city landmark's television projection, a piece of news instantly caught Li Xuan's attention.
"A special pneumonia epidemic has broken out in Hancheng District. Currently, 213 cases have been confirmed in China. Please wear masks when going out."
"Pneumonia?" Li Xuan withdrew his gaze and frowned slightly, instantly recalling the SARS epidemic that occurred in 2003.
If this epidemic were similar to the one in 2003, it would likely cause huge changes.
He remembered that he hadn't heard any such news yesterday, and within a single night, 213 cases had broken out. If it continued at this rate, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Moreover, if Li Xuan remembered correctly, in less than a month, it would be the Spring Festival, the period with the largest flow of people in China.
"Ding ling ling..."
At the same time, Li Xuan's phone rang. Li Xuan took out his phone and saw that the incoming call was from Beijing District, Su Qing.
Li Xuan pondered for a moment, then answered the call.
"Li Xuan, is it really you?" When the call was connected, Su Qing's voice was noticeably excited.
"It's me," Li Xuan said calmly.
"Well... I don't really have anything, I just saw the news, so I wanted to inform you immediately. Um, are you okay now?" Su Qing asked nervously.
"Thank you, I'm fine." Li Xuan felt a warmth in his heart. Although he had tried his best to distance himself from Su Qing and the others, at this moment, they still remembered him, which showed their attitude towards him.
After a slight pause, Li Xuan spoke again, "How are you in Beijing?"
"I'm doing quite well. But I heard that over ten cases have been found in our Beijing District as well. It seems like it won't disappear anytime soon. Li Xuan, are you abroad or in China now?" Su Qing said.
"I'm in Hangcheng District." Li Xuan pondered for a moment and finally told his location truthfully.
"Hangcheng District? You've returned to China? But Li Xuan, since you're in China, you must pay close attention to your health and absolutely avoid contact with people from Hancheng District. I heard it can be transmitted from person to person." Su Qing said, first with joy, then with renewed nervousness.
Li Xuan smiled. There was probably nothing in the world that could kill him.
However, Li Xuan naturally understood Su Qing's good intentions and nodded, "I will take care of myself, and so should you. Alright, I have some things to handle, so I won't chat with you anymore."
"Wait a minute... Li Xuan, it's almost New Year's, are you staying in Hangcheng District?" Su Qing suddenly raised her voice, her tone evidently anxious.
"This... I suppose so." Li Xuan was also taken aback. Chinese New Year was the Spring Festival, and with Li Xuan's personality, it wasn't much different from any other day. Being asked by Su Qing like this, he didn't seem to have anywhere else to go.
"Then how about you come to Beijing?" After a silence of several seconds, Su Qing's voice finally came from the other end of the phone. Li Xuan could tell that Su Qing had mustered considerable courage to say this.
"We'll see about that. If there's a chance, I'll come to Beijing District. Alright, that's all for now." Li Xuan hung up the phone with a wry smile.
Li Xuan naturally guessed some of Su Qing's change in attitude, but in his heart, besides the three women, Yue Fuyao, he could not accommodate anyone else. Even on this Earth, Li Xuan's feelings would not change.
"It seems I have to go back to the hotel for now." Perhaps because Hangcheng District was the largest city in China, not long after the news broke, Li Xuan saw patrol cars and even medical convoys appearing on the streets.
Many pedestrians were already wearing masks. It was at this time that Li Xuan noticed the news push on his phone, stating that news about the epidemic had appeared as early as seven in the morning.
If it weren't for the broadcast on the corner of the TV, with Li Xuan's diminished interest in technology, he might not have known about it.
Upon returning to the hotel, Li Xuan received several more calls. These included Yi Fan and Li Wan'er, of course.
Li Enzhong's call was also brief, just a few pleasantries before hanging up. Clearly, after Elder Li's guidance, Li Enzhong was also trying his best not to disturb Li Xuan's life.
In his hotel room, Li Xuan glanced at the gradually decreasing number of pedestrians on the street below and then turned on the TV to watch the News 30 broadcast.
As he watched, Li Xuan was somewhat surprised. It turned out that the epidemic had not appeared in the last day or two. According to the news report, it had been nearly half a month since the first cases appeared.
"With the end of the year approaching, migrant workers will rush to buy tickets to return home in advance. This period will naturally be a peak period for passenger flow. Let's hope that among these returning travelers, there are no infected individuals carrying the virus."
Li Xuan sighed softly. China had a large population, and if the epidemic spread, the impact would be profound. Furthermore, he learned from the news that this epidemic could be transmitted from person to person.
Time passed, day by day, and the number of new epidemic cases increased with each passing day. Even the five-star hotel where Li Xuan was staying was undergoing strict disinfection. For the safety of the guests, special personnel were even providing meal delivery services.
In less than five days, all eight major districts of China had fallen.
"Ding ling ling..."
Li Xuan, who had been staying in the hotel for six consecutive days, received another call. After glancing at the number displayed on his phone, Li Xuan sighed with a complex expression. The day had finally come.
"Speak, Commander. What do you need me to do?" Li Xuan answered the call, his voice extremely calm.
The caller was Xi Huai Ren, the supreme commander of China.
"Mr. Li, China is facing a severe epidemic. Although Elder Zhong is leading the team on the front lines, the daily epidemic situation is still rising. We have no choice but to ask Mr. Li to act once. All of China will forever remember Mr. Li's great kindness!" Xi Huai Ren said sincerely.
"Commander, you are too kind. I will handle this matter. I just didn't expect it to reach this point. Commander, rest assured, I, Li Xuan, am also a Chinese citizen." Li Xuan readily agreed upon hearing this.
In just a few days of reporting, the epidemic had risen to over 45,000 cases. Of the eight major districts, only the Tibet District remained untouched, with the other seven districts being affected by the epidemic.
Li Xuan knew that if the Commander had not contacted him, it would mean the epidemic was controllable. But now that he had been contacted, it was enough to indicate the severity of the epidemic.
"Mr. Li, on behalf of China, I thank you!" Xi Huai Ren said immediately upon seeing Li Xuan's decisive agreement.
"It is my duty to serve the country and its people! Commander, I need three days," Li Xuan said, then slowly hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Li Xuan got up and left the room.
Outside the hotel, it was still drizzling, as if pitying the suffering of the people enduring the invasion of the virus. In Li Xuan's divine sense, everyone's heart was filled with fear and panic.
By now, it was no longer just China that had the epidemic; other countries around the world had also begun to report cases, and the numbers were increasing exponentially.
"So, universal love and benevolence towards all beings is the highest realm. Sacrificing oneself for the greater good is the ultimate path of cultivation."
As Li Xuan walked, not a single raindrop from the sky touched him. And as Li Xuan moved, the light on his body grew brighter and brighter. In a moment unnoticed by anyone, Li Xuan's figure slowly ascended into the sky.
The boundless spiritual energy spread out like the scorching sun. At the same moment, the rain stopped across all eight districts of China, and sunlight shone through.
"I, with my own body, nourish all things. All spirits are equal, and life continues endlessly!"
Li Xuan's figure grew brighter and brighter, until finally, he emitted an intensely dazzling pure white light, like the real sun.
The rays of light that shone down sprinkled on every inch of the Earth. A sense of warmth filled heaven and earth. Whether it was patients on their sickbeds or those waiting for treatment in hospitals, everyone felt a comfortable sensation within their bodies.
In the next moment, they felt refreshed and rejuvenated, as if they had become ten years younger. After examination, all patients with the epidemic in China had recovered.
Everyone immediately looked up at the sky. Even satellites instantly captured Li Xuan's figure, projecting it onto the computers of various leaders and commanders.
"It's Mr. Li!"
"It's Uncle Li Xuan!"
"It's actually him!"
"..."
Everyone who knew Li Xuan showed a look of shock at this moment. Even strangers were now deeply grateful to Li Xuan.
With a flash of light, Li Xuan's figure completely disappeared.