Chapter 89: Full-scale Boss Has Become the Top Streamer In the Entertainment Industry
Chapter 89: Resolving the Jade Pendant
Yan Zhixu nodded. "That's right."
The black energy was emanating from the jade pendant. This jade must have been soaked and nurtured using some special method.
"..."
The sharpness in Lu Ting’s eyes faded, replaced by a trace of melancholy.
At over forty years old, this normally vibrant man rarely displayed such emotion. His mood was downcast, tinged with a faint sorrow.
Upon hearing Yan Zhixu's words, Lu Ting recalled that since he began wearing this pendant, his health had steadily declined, day by day, worse than the last.
He used to have regular full-body checkups, and there had been no signs of tumors.
Yet this malignant tumor appeared out of nowhere, growing aggressively and relentlessly, without leaving him a moment to catch his breath, ultimately destroying his health.
After a moment of silence, he spoke softly, his voice almost like smoke, intangible and hard to grasp. "This jade pendant was given to me by a friend."
He and Li Quan had known each other for many years, rising from humble beginnings to become close brothers.
A few months ago, Li Quan had brought him the jade pendant, claiming it had been blessed by a master and would protect him.
Though Lu Ting was an atheist and didn’t believe in such things, he couldn't bear to refuse the gift, seeing it as a gesture of goodwill.
He never imagined that Li Quan would use it to harm him, so he wore the pendant daily without question.
"..."
There was only one sentence, but it clearly conveyed his sadness.
Yan Zhixu’s eyes were clear. "The jade pendant is surrounded by black energy. It was likely soaked in a venomous method, which is why its power is so potent and its resentment so overwhelming."
"Long-term wear will not only shorten your life and cause great harm to your body, but it will also transfer your fortune elsewhere."
"Most importantly, if you continue wearing it, it will not only affect you but gradually impact those around you."
The pendant used an energy-transference formation. The person who made it was likely a ruthless evil cultivator.
"Damn it! That scoundrel actually used such despicable methods!"
Lu Ting was so angry his vision blurred, his breathing quickened, and the rage inside him surged uncontrollably.
This method didn’t only harm him; it could also affect his subordinates, his driver, and his wife and children.
At the thought of this, his eyes grew bloodshot. Years of being in power had made his anger mighty, his presence overwhelming, like a violent tidal wave.
Fu Shimo’s expression remained calm. "Please give me the jade pendant."
Lu Ting suppressed his anger and composed himself. He yanked the pendant from around his neck and handed it over.
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Fu Shimo took the pendant. His pale hand held it, but the pendant itself seemed less captivating than his fingers.
He rubbed it for a few seconds, inspecting it. "The jade quality is decent but not top-notch; it has some impurities mixed with the green."
"The characters engraved on it spell 'Peace.' They’re written in the Buddhist script of the Dwarf Kingdom."
"It also bears an image of a Buddha, which resembles ours, but upon closer inspection, there’s a subtle difference. The Buddha’s expression carries a cold, sinister air—this is the evil god worshiped by the Dwarf Kingdom."
"The person who carved this jade pendant is from the Dwarf Kingdom. Given the skill in carving the Buddha’s image, they were likely either a Buddhist disciple from there or someone who worshiped the evil god intensely."
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After hearing Fu Shimo’s words, Lu Ting's temper flared once again.
Li Quan’s efforts to transfer his fortune and orchestrate his downfall were truly well thought-out—he had even traveled so far to seek out such malicious items.
Yan Zhixu couldn’t help but admire Fu Shimo’s vast knowledge.
"About this jade pendant..."
Just as Lu Ting was about to ask how to handle it, something unbelievable happened before his eyes.
Fu Shimo hadn’t done anything, yet the black energy inside the pendant spilled out. Along with a piercing, tragic scream, the energy dissipated into the air.
The scream was sharp and mournful, like a cuckoo weeping blood—a mixture of misery and horror that made one shudder.
As the black energy vanished, the pendant became much more translucent, its quality vastly improved.
"This..." Lu Ting stood frozen, astonished.
Yan Zhixu took the pendant from him and, confirming the formation had been broken, returned it to him. "This jade pendant is now fine and can be worn."
She was certain that those evil forces were terrified of Fu Shimo.
Perhaps it was because of the overwhelming purple aura around him or the karmic merits he had accumulated from helping others.
"Thank you both for today."
Lu Ting took the pendant but did not put it back on. Instead, he placed it in a nearby cabinet.
Looking at it, memories of his deep bond with Li Quan resurfaced.
It was this bond that made the sudden betrayal all the more chilling.
Yan Zhixu rubbed her left wrist, her voice light. "I didn’t do much."
It seemed she wouldn’t be able to get anything out of Fu Shimo today.
Her gaze lingered on his hand, a hint of reluctance in her eyes, before she quickly looked away.
Lu Ting chuckled softly, his mood lightened as the previous anger faded. "You’re wrong, little lady. If it weren't for your reminder, I would never have realized how malicious that person truly was."
Looking at her, his thoughts began to stir.
She seemed young—probably only around twenty—and he had a troublesome young man at home.
However, just as this thought formed, he quickly pushed it aside.
Forget it, that brat had no manners, a spoiled second-generation rich kid who didn’t deserve this girl.
"Little lady, may I ask which school you come from? Who is your master?"
Anyone who could identify the problem with this jade pendant must have a cultivation level not lower than that of the evil cultivator—perhaps even higher.
She was likely a disciple of some hidden sect, trained by a powerful master.
Yan Zhixu shifted her gaze away from Fu Shimo's hand and glanced at Lu Ting. "I have no sect or school. As for my master... I have many. I can’t list them all at once."
Lu Ting didn’t press further, assuming she simply didn’t want to reveal it.
But such high-level practitioners were often a bit temperamental, preferring to keep their origins secret, detached from worldly fame and fortune.
"..."
Seeing Lu Ting’s skeptical expression, Yan Zhixu didn’t bother to explain further.
She hadn’t lied. After her body was taken over by someone from another world, she had bound herself to a system that allowed her to travel through countless worlds, completing missions. Many masters had taught her along the way.
Fu Shimo glanced at her, noticing a trace of drowsiness in her eyes. "It’s getting late."
His cold voice made Lu Ting glance at the time.
He smiled. "Thank you both for your help today. I’ll have Xiao Wang see you off."
The three people standing outside the door entered the ward.
When they saw Lu Ting awake, no longer pale but slightly flushed with color, their faces lit up with joy.
Secretary Li, embarrassed, bowed deeply to Yan Zhixu. "I was blind before, and I ask for your forgiveness."
Yan Zhixu lightly parted her lips. "No need to apologize."
Her ability to endure and bend was why she could serve Lu Ting as his secretary. Clearly, her emotional and intellectual intelligence were both impressive.
Mrs. Lu looked at them with gratitude, tears of joy in her eyes.
Thankfully, he had been saved. She didn’t know what she would have done otherwise.
Lu Ting knew how difficult Fu Shimo's surgery had been and spoke up. "Xiao Wang, please see them out."
"Yes, of course. Leave it to me!" Xiao Wang responded with a beaming smile, genuinely happy for Lu Ting.
(End of Chapter)
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