On the shore of the East Sea.
In a peaceful mountain village, a five-story villa stood out strikingly.
Inside the villa's study, Ye Tian put down the letter in his hand, his face full of worry and complexity.
Today, he had received news that his sister, who was serving as a maid in the main city of the Spirit Hall, was coming home!
"How can I persuade her to stay?" Ye Tian sighed.
In fact, Ye Tian was a transmigrator.
He had come to the Douluo Continent three years ago.
He had no parents and relied on his sister for survival.
The problem was, Ye Tian's transmigration happened a bit too late.
By this time, the strength of the Shrek Seven Monsters was fully developed, and the Spirit Hall was close to its downfall.
As a loyal fan of Bibi Dong, he had once thought of siding with the Spirit Hall, defeating the Shrek Seven Monsters, and rising to the top.
But once he actually arrived on the Douluo Continent, he understood the real reason for the Spirit Hall's demise.
It wasn't because the Spirit Hall was weak, nor was it because Tang San was overpowered.
It was that the conflict on the Douluo Continent was, in reality, manipulated by gods behind the scenes.
Specifically, it was instigated by the God of Asura and the Sea God.
Their goal was to compete with the Angel God and the Rakshasa God for the faith power of the Douluo Continent.
Even without Tang San, there would still be a Zhang San or Li San to inherit the will of these two gods and bring down the Spirit Hall.
(T/N: Hypothetically Speaking)
It was an inescapable dead-end.
Understanding this, Ye Tian chose to stay out of the conflict, prioritizing his own safety after careful consideration.
Since three years ago, he had been preparing for the upcoming chaos.
In this small place by the East Sea, he expanded trade to make money and won the hearts of the people through charity.
Using his past life's knowledge, he created technological weapons, recruiting and training an army under the guise of defending against pirates and spirit beast attacks.
Ye Tian didn't really have grand ambitions.
He just wanted to survive the coming chaos unscathed.
Moreover, he wanted to protect his sister from the turmoil as a way to repay her for raising him.
Beyond that, his other life goal was to find a pretty wife, have a son and a daughter, and live a peaceful life.
But...
Ye Tian hadn't fully inherited the memories of his original body, and had no impression of his sister's appearance or feelings.
So, how to deal with his sister's return had become a troubling question.
According to the letter, his sister would return home within the next couple of days.
"I wonder what my sister will think when she sees that the old thatched house has been replaced by a grand villa?"
"And how am I supposed to explain it?"
Ye Tian stared at the golden needle in his hand, a bit lost in thought.
This golden needle was his martial spirit, called the Taiyi Divine Needle.
It was a top-tier healing martial spirit that had never appeared on the Douluo Continent before. Perhaps its existence was related to Ye Tian's previous life as a Chinese medicine student.
With the Taiyi Divine Needle, all diseases could be cured.
It was because of this miraculous martial spirit that Ye Tian earned his first fortune.
Over the past three years, using his initial wealth, he expanded his business empire, becoming the largest hidden tycoon on the shore of the East Sea.
"I'm just like this Taiyi Divine Needle, appearing out of nowhere, which might make my sister suspicious," Ye Tian thought gloomily.
"But no matter what, she's my only relative in this world. I can't hide things from her. I'll tell her the truth when she arrives," he decided.
...
...
On a rural path by the East Sea.
Hu Liena, dressed in short socks and with short golden hair, silently gazed at Bibi Dong ahead of her.
Bibi Dong, rarely seen without formal attire, was wearing a tight-fitting long dress that accentuated her perfect figure.
Hu Liena sighed inwardly. Everyone envied her teacher, Bibi Dong, for her high status and power, but who could understand the burdens her teacher carried?
As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong had to manage all sorts of tricky affairs and constantly battle the scheming elders in the Elder Hall, putting her under immense pressure.
In recent years, the Spirit Hall had been expanding its recruitment of spirit masters, spending an enormous amount of resources.
Military equipment was being purchased continuously to prepare for army expansion, costing a fortune.
The financial strain on the Spirit Hall had reached unprecedented levels, all of which her teacher had to bear and solve.
Due to her constant labor, Bibi Dong often suffered from severe headaches and insomnia.
In the eyes of the world, her teacher was always the peerless, unfathomable Pope, commanding everything with wisdom and grace.
But only Hu Liena knew that her teacher was just a normal person who could get tired and weak.
To relieve her teacher's stress, Hu Liena had persuaded her several times to take a short vacation at the beautiful East Sea coast, which she finally agreed to.
Upon arriving at the East Sea, Hu Liena got an unexpected surprise.
There was a man named Ye Tian here who was renowned for his excellent medical skills. He had quite the reputation in the area.
Since her teacher suffered from chronic headaches, Hu Liena wondered if Ye Tian could treat her.
With a hopeful heart, Hu Liena convinced her teacher to visit Ye Tian in disguise.
The East Sea region, being near the ocean, often had rainy weather.
After the rain, the village roads became muddy and difficult to walk on, yet Hu Liena noticed something unusual.
Her shoes hadn't picked up any mud at all.
The roads, which should have been bumpy and uneven, were instead paved with a sturdy material she had never seen before.
Even the roads in the Spirit Hall's main city couldn't compare.
"Teacher, look at these roads..." Hu Liena said.
Bibi Dong had also noticed the paved roads and narrowed her eyes, deep in thought.
At that moment, a farmer carrying rice passed by and grinned at them.
"Are you ladies from out of town? Young Master Ye built these roads for free. Everyone around here knows he's a good man!"
"Ye Tian?" Hu Liena asked seriously.
"Yes! Young Master Ye is amazing!" The farmer gave a thumbs up and happily walked away with his rice.
Hu Liena glanced at Bibi Dong thoughtfully and said, "Teacher, it seems this Ye Tian is quite extraordinary."
Bibi Dong looked ahead and smiled faintly. "What an interesting fellow…"
As they chatted and walked, a luxurious five-story villa came into view half an hour later.
"This must be the residence of the divine needle doctor," Hu Liena said with a bright smile, pointing at the grand villa.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly and stepped forward to knock on the door.
Inside the villa, Ye Tian, who had been waiting, heard the knock and smiled as he slowly opened the door.
His only relative in this world—his sister—had finally come home!
As he opened the door, Ye Tian's clear eyes met the two women in front of him.
Standing there was a girl with fair skin, pink-purple curly hair, pink-purple eyes, and a tight-fitting long dress.
Behind her stood a blonde girl around his age.
Clearly, the girl with pink-purple hair was his sister.
The other must be her companion.
Despite worrying about how to start the conversation with his sister after three years of absence, Ye Tian felt a surge of familiarity upon seeing her nearly perfect face.
His own appearance was delicate and handsome, so naturally, his sister was extremely beautiful as well—this was the shared trait of their family.
"Sister, I just saw your letter. I thought it would take a while for you to arrive since the main city of the Spirit Hall is so far from the East Sea. I didn't expect you to be so punctual, and you even brought a pretty little sister along as a guest," Ye Tian said, smiling warmly.
This mention of "sister" and "little sister" left Bibi Dong and Hu Liena momentarily stunned, unsure how to respond.
But both Bibi Dong and Hu Liena were clever and quickly realized that Ye Tian had mistaken their identities!
"Sister, I heard that you often have headaches from staying up late on duty in the Spirit Hall. Come inside, and I'll give you an acupuncture treatment that will leave you feeling completely refreshed," Ye Tian said, looking directly into Bibi Dong's pink-purple eyes.
Then he turned to Hu Liena and observed, "It seems like this little sister also has some hidden health issues. Do you often feel your soul power is unstable and experience pain in your dantian? That's due to improper cultivation. Come inside, and I'll treat you with acupuncture as well. I guarantee it will cure you completely."
After speaking, Ye Tian invited the two women inside and led the way, saying, "It's good that you've returned from the Spirit Hall. The Spirit Hall may seem strong, but it's a ticking time bomb, not built to last."
"Within three years, chaos will sweep the land. The downfall of Pope Bibi Dong and the Spirit Hall is imminent. If you stay there, you're likely to get caught up in the disaster."
"It's good that you've come back. Hiding here by the East Sea, under my protection, is the safest option. It gives me peace of mind."
Hearing this, both Bibi Dong and Hu Liena were stunned. They exchanged glances, their hearts overwhelmed with shock!
(End of Chapter)