Chapter 194: Hidden Secrets

Xiang Youyou and Sun Siyu both had flights this morning; Xiang Youyou's flight to Jingchu was at 11:10 AM, and Sun Siyu's was at 10:30 AM. After breakfast, Li Nianlong loaded many gifts for the girls' families into his car. Before leaving the Liu residence, Nalan Ruyue reluctantly embraced the two girls to say goodbye. Over the past few days, she had formed a deep friendship with them.

Sun Siyu respectfully bid farewell to the old lady and the Yue sisters: "Master, senior sisters, I'm leaving first. After the martial arts conference, I'll visit you in Longcheng."

The old lady chuckled: "No rush. Spend more time with your family during this period. Once you're in Longcheng, it might be a long time before you see them again."

"I will." Sun Siyu nodded repeatedly.

Yuexi giggled: "Junior sister, once you're in Longcheng, I'll definitely look after you."

"Thank you, senior sister."

Yue Chang smiled softly: "Take care, junior sister. See you in Longcheng."

"Okay, senior sister, take care as well. See you in Longcheng."

At this moment, Yuexi walked up to Xiang Youyou and whispered: "To be honest, I don't like you at all. A woman who doesn't dare to show her true face. Don't let me find out you have ulterior motives towards Big Brother, or I won't let you off."

Xiang Youyou's eyes flashed: "Don't worry! No matter what, I won't have any improper thoughts about Big Brother."

Yuexi glanced at her: "Remember your words."

She squeezed Xiang Youyou's chest hard: "Hey, Sister Youyou, don't think you're something special just because you have a big chest. Be careful it doesn't sag when you get old."

"Ah!" Xiang Youyou didn't expect Yuexi to do something so lewd. Covering her chest with both hands, she glared at her, blushing: "A big chest is better than a small one. It's good to have enough milk to feed children."

"Che! Already thinking about having children! Truly a lascivious woman."

"You..."

"Alright, alright." Seeing the two about to argue, Li Nianlong quickly separated them: "What's with all the fuss during the New Year? Yuexi, even if you're joking, be mindful of the occasion, alright?"

"Hmph!" Yuexi stuck out her tongue and turned to chat with Nalan Ruyue.

Li Nianlong shook his head and looked at Xiang Youyou: "Don't mind her, Yuexi is just a hyperactive kid."

"It's fine." Xiang Youyou shook her head: "Big Brother, let's go!"

"Okay."

Amidst farewells, Li Nianlong drove Xiang Youyou and Sun Siyu away from the Liu residence and headed to Tianfu Airport.

After picking up the tickets and checking in the luggage at the airport, Sun Siyu, having to board earlier and through a different gate, separated from them and went through another channel.

Li Nianlong stayed in the airport lobby to chat with Xiang Youyou.

"Remember to call when you get home, so I don't worry."

Xiang Youyou smiled: "Don't worry, Big Brother. I won't let you worry. Do you want any local specialties? I can bring some after the New Year."

"I don't really need anything." Li Nianlong shook his head: "Just don't forget to introduce that pretty girl to me."

"Big Brother, you're too eager!" Xiang Youyou looked helpless: "I'm leaving, and you're more concerned about your future wife than me. Who's more important, me or your wife?"

"Of course, you are." Li Nianlong laughed: "My happiness is in your hands, so you're the most important."

"Forget it. I wouldn't dare hold your happiness in my hands." Xiang Youyou said: "I'll tell her when I get back. But Big Brother, you have to work hard at the martial arts conference, or it won't work out."

"Don't worry! You know how strong I am."

"I actually don't!" Xiang Youyou's eyes flashed with a hint of curiosity: "Big Brother, I always feel your strength isn't as simple as it appears. Can you tell me just how strong you are?"

Li Nianlong shrugged: "I can only say that your grandfather is no match for me. The rest you can figure out yourself."

"You don't even know my grandfather's strength and say such things." Xiang Youyou rolled her eyes: "Big Brother, you should at least base your words on facts."

"Although I haven't seen your grandfather's strength, it's said that Long Jingtian's strength isn't much different from your grandfather's. I saw the video that day. Long Jingtian's strength is insignificant in my eyes." Li Nianlong said.

"Really?" Xiang Youyou was very doubtful.

"If it were me, I wouldn't have given Long Jingtian a chance to self-destruct. I would have killed him early on." Li Nianlong smiled slightly: "At least your grandfather's strength isn't stronger than that assassin's, right?"

Xiang Youyou was silent. She had specifically called her grandfather back then to ask if he could defeat the assassin. Her grandfather had said he could only die together with the assassin, meaning if it wasn't a life-and-death struggle, her grandfather would definitely lose.

Li Nianlong, however, claimed to be stronger than the assassin. In that case, Xiang Cangtian, who was not as strong as her grandfather but representing the Xiang family in the martial arts conference, had no chance of winning.

"Worried?" Seeing Xiang Youyou silent, Li Nianlong smiled slightly: "Afraid I'll end the Xiang family's century-long dominance over the martial arts world?"

"A little." Xiang Youyou looked up at him, seeing his relaxed and casual expression, and sighed lightly: "Big Brother, you're only twenty-four, yet stronger than those who've trained their whole lives. Is it because of true energy?"

"Maybe." Li Nianlong smiled faintly: "The level of true energy is higher than internal energy and has strong health benefits. You see me looking in my twenties now, but twenty years later, I'll still look like I'm in my twenties."

"This..." Xiang Youyou's eyes sparkled. This was the ability to prolong youth, irresistible to any woman, including Xiang Youyou: "Big Brother, can I learn it?"

"You can't." Li Nianlong shook his head: "Didn't I tell you? I also learned it in a muddle. There's no way I can teach others. I'm not brushing you off; it's the truth."

This answer disappointed Xiang Youyou, leaving a bitter smile: "Big Brother, you could have lied to me. At least give me some hope."

"It's just for health, nothing major." Li Nianlong patted Xiang Youyou's head: "Don't worry! Besides practicing, Big Brother can also make pills. I'll make some beauty pills for you later to ensure you look like a young girl even at a hundred."

"Making pills?" Xiang Youyou was stunned, not minding Li Nianlong's child-like treatment: "Big Brother, you mean the kind of pills that Taoists make?"

"Taoists make poison. I make elixirs with no side effects." Li Nianlong looked disdainful: "Even Grandfather, who was on the brink of death, bounced back after taking my pills."

"What!?" Xiang Youyou's voice rose, drawing attention from other passengers.

"Why so loud?" Li Nianlong's gaze carried some reproach: "Your mental endurance is too poor; you need more practice."

"I..." Xiang Youyou didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Big Brother, my mental endurance is strong enough, but your news is like an atomic bomb. No matter how strong I am, I can't handle it!"

"Look at you, how can you be my sister with this little bit of composure?" He rubbed Xiang Youyou's head, smiling: "I'm telling you all this to show how capable I am, so you can speak highly of me to that girl. A man like me is unique in the world. Marrying me means living at least three to five hundred years, maybe even achieving immortality."

"Annoying." Xiang Youyou pushed Li Nianlong's hand away, pouting: "Now you're just talking nonsense."

"Just trying to lighten the mood, so you don't feel scared." Li Nianlong smiled: "How do you feel, calmer now?"

"I've seen this trick many times. Big Brother, stop embarrassing yourself." Xiang Youyou rolled her eyes, and Li Nianlong was left speechless.

Tucking her hair, Xiang Youyou said softly: "Grandfather was clearly suffering from a qi and blood collapse and was near death. Both Grandfather and Father felt sorry for him. Unexpectedly, he suddenly appeared in front of the media looking healthier than ever. Grandfather and Father were baffled by his recovery. Father thought it was a scheme by Grandfather Liu to root out forces against the Liu family. Grandfather didn't agree but couldn't figure it out either. I never thought..." Looking at Li Nianlong, Xiang Youyou was filled with amazement: "It was actually Big Brother who helped."

Li Nianlong shook his head: "I didn't intend to intervene at first. If it weren't for my cousin's persistence, none of this would have happened. Also, my cousin may seem elegant, but she's very cunning. One misstep and you'll fall into her trap. When you interact with her

, be careful not to let her get the upper hand, or you'll find yourself outsmarted."

"Hehe, who talks about their cousin like that?" Xiang Youyou giggled, her eyes sparkling: "But I really didn't expect Big Brother to have such skills. Do you have any pills with you, Big Brother?"

"What for?" Li Nianlong said: "Let me tell you, rare ingredients are hard to find nowadays. Making pills isn't easy. Plus, pills can't cure everything, just some internal and external injuries."

"Big Brother, what about damaged meridians, can they be treated?" Xiang Youyou asked.

"Damaged meridians?" Li Nianlong looked at her: "Who's got damaged meridians in your family?"

"Actually, everyone in our Xiang family who practices the Tyrant Art has this problem." Xiang Youyou explained the domineering nature of the Tyrant Art and its toll on the meridians: "It's not so bad when young, but as they age, their strength declines rapidly. Few in the Xiang family live past eighty. The family has tried many solutions over two thousand years, but none are effective. If Big Brother..."

"I get it." Li Nianlong interrupted: "You want to use my pills to heal your family's damaged meridians, especially the elders, right?"

Xiang Youyou nodded, looking at him with hopeful eyes: "Big Brother, is it possible?"

"In theory, yes." Li Nianlong thought for a moment: "I haven't made pills specifically for repairing meridians before, but I'll try when I get back. If I succeed, I'll let you know."

Xiang Youyou was deeply grateful, instinctively grabbing Li Nianlong's hand: "Big Brother, thank you."

An electric current seemed to flow through, filling Xiang Youyou's heart.