Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law

Chapter 275 275: Acquaintance Liu Mingtao!

"The Jade Dragon Garden estate overlooks the river, which seems as vast as the sea, with scenic spots all around."

"Very well. You've been thoughtful." Xiao Lingyue sipped her red wine and handed a purple keycard to Qin Long.

He looked at it and smiled with satisfaction. Although Qin Long had already purchased a villa and a courtyard, he couldn't refuse Xiao Lingyue's thoughtful gesture.

"What if your Brother Long gets rejected?" Qin Long asked with a smile.

"Then it just means Tang Xuewu has poor judgment and isn't fit to be Mrs. Long," Xiao Lingyue said, her expression turning icy and serious. "And I will personally suppress the Tang Family."

Hearing this, Qin Long helplessly let the matter drop. He knew Xiao Lingyue had a fiery temperament and would surely cause a huge scene if provoked.

"Xuewu did save my life and protected me for three years," Qin Long sighed, taking a sip of hot tea. "Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't touch the Tang Family."

"Alright, Brother Long, what's your plan?" Xiao Lingyue immediately put down her wine glass and looked at him, her face serious.

"Since Xuewu has agreed to see me, it's time to prepare a proper gift for our first meeting." Qin Long popped a blueberry into his mouth and declared boldly, "Wang Ming likes to throw his money around, doesn't he? This time, we'll be just as extravagant. We'll fill their entire house with cash."

"As you command, Brother Long." Xiao Lingyue gave a sharp salute and nodded emphatically. She always took Qin Long's orders with the utmost seriousness.

After a moment, she subconsciously glanced at Qin Long's right foot. "Brother Long, has your right foot recovered?" she asked, her voice filled with eager concern.

"It will recover soon," Qin Long nodded with a smile.

A jolt of excitement shot through Xiao Lingyue. Her eyes widened, her heart pounding to its limit. She was so overjoyed that her words came out in a stutter.

"The day I recover will be their doom," Qin Long's eyes turned cold, his voice growing deep. "Retribution is not a matter of 'if,' but 'when.'"

Hearing this, Xiao Lingyue was filled with a renewed fighting spirit. More than anyone, she wished for Qin Long to recover, to cut down his enemies and avenge the past. That would mark the true return of the Heavenly Dragon. Once Qin Long recovered his former strength, who in the entire world could possibly stand against him?

"Dragon Marshal!" Xiao Lingyue suddenly shot to her feet, her voice full of the deepest respect. "When the Heavenly Dragon returns, the million soldiers of the Heavenly Dragon Army will follow you to the death!"

At that moment, the dozen female warriors from outside marched in unison before Qin Long. They dropped to one knee and shouted as one, "When the Heavenly Dragon returns, we will follow you to the death, even if it means defying the Emperor's decree!"

Qing'er, who was at the front, echoed the vow with grave seriousness.

"What do you think you're doing!" Qin Long reprimanded them coldly.

Qing'er and Xiao Lingyue flinched, suddenly tense. They immediately bowed their heads, ready to accept his scolding.

"You are all indomitable, iron-boned warriors! How can you say something so treasonous?"

"The responsibility you carry on your shoulders is the defense of the Grand Xia Nation. Everything you have was given to you by the Grand Xia."

"How could you ever speak of defying the Emperor's decree?" Qin Long's face was stern, his displeasure clear.

Xiao Lingyue and Qing'er were terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat and not daring to utter a word.

"Dragon Marshal, we just feel that what happened to you was unjust..." Qing'er bit her lip and finally voiced what was in her heart.

"My personal life and death are insignificant compared to the Grand Xia Nation," Qin Long declared, patting his chest, his gaze firm. "Besides, I ended up in this state because of that vile traitor Qiu Hu. It has nothing to do with the Grand Xia. No matter what, the Grand Xia is our homeland, and I will always protect her without hesitation. This conviction will never change."

He had never wavered from his duty, not when he was the Dragon Marshal at the peak of his power, and not now as a crippled man leaning on a crutch. He understood all this was due to Qiu Hu's treachery and had nothing to do with the Grand Xia.

"Yue'er, you should understand," he said, looking at the somewhat fearful Qing'er and Xiao Lingyue. "Back then, the imperial dynasties of the northern noble houses offered their own princesses in marriage to curry favor with me, just to ask me to stay out of the Grand Xia's affairs. If I had wanted to accept, I would have done so long ago."

"I understand, Brother Long..." Xiao Lingyue replied, her eyes showing her affirmation.

She remembered well. Back when Qin Long was still the Dragon Marshal, the Lord of the Southern Region, both the southern Barbarian clans and the northern noble houses were desperate to get on his good side. Qin Long was a master of strategy who had always defended the borders of the Grand Xia, making its enemies tremble at the mere mention of his name.

If he had defected, the Grand Xia would have lost a War God capable of turning the tide. Foreign enemies would have invaded in force, wreaking havoc in the Southern Region and throwing the nation into chaos. The people would have been displaced and left homeless.

But the formidable Qin Long had suppressed them all. They simply couldn't defeat the Heavenly Dragon Army he led. Frustrated, those enemy empires resorted to underhanded schemes, trying to lure him to their side with all manner of rare treasures, exotic beauties, and even offers of kingship. Yet, nothing could sway his loyal heart.

"Dragon Marshal, I will heed your counsel," Qing'er said with a resigned sigh, nodding emphatically at him.

Xiao Lingyue also fell silent, nodding in agreement.

"Alright, all of you, stand up," Qin Long said with a dismissive wave, not wishing to dwell on the past. His mind was already focused on how he could repay Tang Xuewu.

"Brother Long, just give the order," Xiao Lingyue said, waving for the other warriors to resume their guard posts outside. "Qing'er and I, along with the Aixue Group, are always ready."

Qin Long tapped his fingers on the table, deep in thought. "Prepare the gift immediately. When I've recovered, I will personally deliver it to the Tang family."

Xiao Lingyue listened intently, making a mental note.

"Keep the Aixue Group out of this. Don't let it get involved with the Tang or Wang families," Qin Long continued, looking at her earnestly. "I don't want the Tang family to have any connection to the Aixue Group; it needs to remain a hidden card. As for the Wang Family, they will soon cease to exist, so there's no point."

"Understood!" Qing'er, who was also the general manager of the Aixue Group, replied promptly.

Afterward, Xiao Lingyue departed first, with Qin Long planning to leave an hour later to protect his identity. Right now, the fewer people in Jiangzhong who knew who he was, the better. If his identity were to leak, it would instantly throw the local government into turmoil. Qiu Hu's agents would inevitably track him down, and they certainly wouldn't spare him.

Soon, it was time. Qin Long started walking out, supported by his crutch.

As he did, he overheard voices from the hallway ahead.

"Divine Doctor Liu, you must help us."

"Rest assured, we will not fail to reward you generously."

"You have my word. This time, it's absolutely foolproof."

Qin Long's eyes fell on one of the men walking toward him, and he froze.

Him!

The man, dressed in a slim-fit suit, was also visibly shocked as he glanced at Qin Long.

A wry smile touched Qin Long's lips.

Isn't this Liu Mingtao? That young Divine Doctor from overseas. I remember giving him a harsh lesson in the Heavenly Immortal private room at the Longquan Grand Hotel.

"Well, well, isn't this Qin Long?" Liu Mingtao sneered.