"Yaoyao, you're just a vulgar person, vain and proud, just like those officials. You like to hear others say nice things, even if you know it's exaggerated."
Xiao Cao showed no mercy in her disdain for Lin Yao, causing Lin Yao to frown and think to himself that he also had a "bureaucratic" mentality at play. It seems that this is human nature.
"gentlemen."
Yi An also rushed over after hearing the news, but unlike Yi Zuojun, she was not obsequious. She appeared very composed, but her tone and actions clearly showed respect.
"I'm back! How's everything at home?"
Lin Yao's tone, which sounded like that of a leader, surprised Yi Zuojun. He wondered why the gentleman had changed since his return.
"Yaoyao, stop talking in that official tone. It sounds awful and really annoying!"
The little grass protested inside her body, "If you don't like these things, why do you want to learn bad things?"
"Oh, okay, I just wanted to see how others would react. I didn't expect the Yi family to be even more formidable. Look, Yi An has suddenly become a sycophant. He's afraid to offend me, so he's playing along with my act."
Lin Yao sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat bored. He thought to himself that Min Hong's future tasks were truly arduous. The Chinese people, deep down, dared not challenge authority. When would they be able to speak and act like people in some foreign countries and dare to challenge authority?
"Yes, I've heard that some mayors in Germany clean chimneys after work because they were originally chimney cleaners, and they continue to do so even after being elected mayor. The citizens aren't surprised at all; it's as if it's the norm."
The little grass provided its own evidence, echoing Lin Yao's inner sigh.
"Ah! You heard me again!"
Lin Yao felt he had been too careless. He couldn't control his thoughts and intentions. What if he ever had any fantasies about his girlfriend in the future? Wouldn't Xiao Cao find out?
Yi Zuojun didn't answer immediately. There was another person present, Yi An, whose status was higher than his own, and he couldn't rush to show off. Only after waiting a few seconds and seeing that Elder Yi An didn't react did he reply to Lin Yao.
“The house is fine, nothing unusual has happened. It’s just that Elder Yi Fei took all the ‘spices’ from the storage room. He said that you agreed, so I didn’t stop him.”
You agree?
Lin Yao didn't remember agreeing, but considering that these "spices" were just cactus and aloe vera leaf pulp sealed with cinnamon fragrance, they had little value other than being good as seasonings when stir-frying. Lin Yao didn't care about their health benefits for ordinary people, so he didn't pursue the matter.
"Oh, and also, sir."
Yi Zuojun suddenly interrupted Lin Yao's thoughts, "After Minhong's hospital in Beijing closed, there was a huge reaction in society. Some people even caused trouble at the already closed hospital, smashing the exterior glass and some outdoor facilities. We have investigated and found out most of these people. I heard that we also have some information on the security team stationed here. What do you think..."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Lin Yao glared at him. "Give me all the documents and notify Banan to bring them to see me tomorrow, after get off work."
"Yaoyao, we must punish those people. We can't let them smash our things and not pay for them. It will break Mom's heart."
Xiao Cao hurriedly joined the commotion, her tone filled with indignation.
"Of course. We not only need to punish those people, but also dig out the organizers behind it. It's impossible for this kind of thing to happen without someone instigating it. It's just a hospital, and closing down wouldn't cause such a stir. There are hospitals all over the world, and other hospitals are probably hoping for more patients. There must be someone organizing this. We should punish them properly and make an example of them."
"Yes, sir."
Yi Zuojun immediately accepted the order: "Have you eaten? There are crucian carp at home, which you like to eat. We just bought them this morning and they're still in the fish tank."
"Zuo Jun, don't rush to prepare food. I brought you some 'candy' this time. Try the 'candy' first and see how it works."
As soon as Lin Yao finished speaking, Yi Zuojun became excited. Even Yi An, who had been very calm, couldn't help but tremble. Although his expression didn't change, the longing in his eyes was obvious even to a blind person.
Following Lin Yao has brought many benefits. The drug trials and pressure training alone have greatly benefited Yi An, and his personal strength has improved rapidly. He has become the fourth person in the Yi family after the Great Elder Yi Potian, the peak Earth-level Yi Dao, and Yi Fei. He can even compete with Yi Fei because his body has been tempered by witch power the most, and his personal strength is not much inferior to Yi Fei's.
Yi Zuojun was even more eager to help Lin Yao test the medicine. Although his personal martial arts talent was good, he was not the best in the Yi family. At least he was a step behind Yi Guoguo, but he still advanced to the mid-stage of the Earth level at almost the same time as Yi Guoguo.
After being sent to Beijing, Lin Yao would occasionally give Yi Zuojun some pills to eat like candy, so that his physical indicators, especially the condition of his muscles and bones, would reach the best level. His usual hard practice of the "Yi Jin Jue" was also quite effective. The speed at which his true qi improved even frightened him. He was different every day. It was as if as long as he practiced, there would be no obstacle in his muscles, bones and meridians that he could not accommodate. This was simply a test of his diligence.
Therefore, when Lin Yao was at home, Yi Zuojun would give up everything to serve him wholeheartedly and await his orders. As soon as Lin Yao left the villa, he would immediately begin his cultivation. Apart from helping Elder Yi An with lunch and grocery shopping, Yi Zuojun devoted all his remaining time to cultivation.
According to Yi Zuojun's own feeling, he has now reached the middle stage of the Earth Rank. He had heard Elder Yi An say that his sense of true qi was far beyond that of someone who had just reached the middle stage of the Earth Rank, but he was still some distance away from advancing to the top stage of the Earth Rank. He was right at the middle stage, which made him ecstatic. When he called back to Yanji, the Grand Elder even praised him.
"Come on, don't just stand there, let's go to the yard."
Lin Yao waved and walked first towards the villa's courtyard. He chose a spacious spot among the trees. He was worried that the "Creation Pill" was too effective. Yi An himself had said that he felt he was on the verge of reaching the peak of the Earth level. If the "Creation Pill" allowed Yi An to advance, it would not damage the villa's buildings even if it caused a celestial phenomenon.
Lin Yao didn't know much about the advancement of ancient martial artists. All the advancements he had experienced to the peak of the Earth level were done outdoors. He didn't know if letting Yi An advance indoors would attract other celestial phenomena, so it was better to test the medicine outdoors to be on the safe side.
"Left Army, come first, sit down and open your mouth."
Lin Yao's command was concise. As soon as he finished speaking, Yi Zuojun sat down on the clearing in the woods with a thud, assuming a meditation posture with his mouth wide open, like a dead fish that had just rolled its eyes and breathed its last. His big mouth seemed to be waiting to receive an egg from Lin Yao, an egg that could be stuffed whole into it.
With a flick of his finger, a "Creation Pill" fell into Yi Zuojun's mouth. Upon receiving the pill, Yi Zuojun immediately closed his mouth and sat down to meditate. He felt a faint fragrance enter his chest and abdomen, and suddenly a huge amount of true energy was generated in his body. The true energy in his meridians also surged and circulated rapidly.
After a short while, Yi Zuojun opened his eyes.
"Sir, my true energy has improved a lot, much more than I would have in a month, no, half a year, no, a year."
Yi Zuojun was so excited that he became incoherent, which made Yi An, who was standing next to him, even more eager. When the pill was popped out just now, Yi An smelled a delicate fragrance. This fragrance, which was much lighter than that of ordinary pills, was obviously of the highest quality. Although the fragrance was much weaker, it went straight to one's soul, and it was obviously even more advanced than the "Life-Giving Pill".
"Don't shout. If you don't want to suffer a qi deviation, continue meditating. Open your mouth!"
Lin Yao snapped irritably, then flicked another "Creation Pill" into Yi Zuojun's mouth.
...
"Sir! My inner energy has increased significantly again..."
"Enough with the chatter! Meditate!"
Before Yi Zuojun could finish speaking, Lin Yao kicked him, delivering another "Creation Pill".
"gentlemen……"