That night, Michelle, carrying the system and privileges given to her by Shen Lang, as well as a huge sum of one billion euros, flew back to Europe overnight.
Inside the airport, Michelle wrapped her arms around Shen Lang's neck and said reluctantly, "Boss, when Michelle is not here, you must not forget Michelle."
Shen Lang gently stroked her brow and said indulgently, "Don't worry, I'm counting on you to make me lots of money."
"Mmm." Michelle nodded vigorously and said, "Don't worry, boss, Michelle won't let you down."
In her final moments, Michelle looked at Shen Lang with reluctance, then took her boarding pass and walked into the airport.
After seeing Mi Qi'er off, Shen Lang returned to Baiyun Manor and summoned Zhao Wuji to his study.
Shen Lang looked at Zhao Wuji with a heavy gaze and said, "Old Zhao, I will be going into seclusion for the next period of time. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter will protect me. During my seclusion, you must assist Xian'er and protect her. You must not let her suffer any harm, understand?"
Zhao Wuji didn't know what Shen Lang was going to do, but he knelt down on one knee without hesitation, covered his chest with his right hand, and swore to Shen Lang: "Rest assured, my lord, Wuji will protect the mistress and your foundation with his life, until eternity."
Shen Lang pondered for a moment before speaking, "I'm not sure how long this seclusion will last. I intend to recruit you as a full-time employee of the exchange. If Baiyun Manor becomes invincible in this world in the future, you can return to Xuantian Realm to seek revenge, which will give you some confidence."
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, Zhao Wuji's body trembled.
Returning to the Xuan Tian Realm was something he had always dreamed of.
But what if Shen Lang hasn't emerged from seclusion by that day?
So what exactly is Shen Lang doing?
Zhao Wuji clenched his fists, raised them above his head, and asked, "My lord, if I may be so bold as to ask why you have suddenly gone into seclusion?"
"You don't need to know this, just do your job well." Shen Lang looked at the stars in the night sky and said, "You just need to do what I tell you. This decision to go into seclusion was made on short notice, and many things haven't been arranged yet. So I'll need you to take good care of things."
Assisting Xian'er is one thing, but we also need to strengthen the security of the manor; the tasks I assigned you before cannot be neglected.
"Yes, my lord. This old servant will obey your command!"
After seeing Zhao Wuji off, Shen Lang dialed Shuang'er's number.
He briefly told Shuang'er about his upcoming seclusion.
Upon learning this, Shuang'er asked in surprise, "Young Master, you've already reached the Nascent Soul stage?"
Shen Lang shook his head: "Not yet, I'm only at the Nascent Soul stage right now."
"Wow! My husband is amazing! He's already a Nascent Soul cultivator!" Shuang'er exclaimed excitedly.
"Alright, stop joking around." Shen Lang, abandoning his usual frivolousness, said earnestly, "I've determined the approximate location of the Otherworldly Soul Sect. Your next task is to find out about the Otherworldly Soul Sect and monitor the movements of the major forces. We can't let our guard down for a moment when it comes to finding the 'Troublemaker'."
"Yes, young master, I understand. You can focus on your seclusion and leave the rest to me."
"Girl, these are turbulent times. You must take good care of our family."
After the communication ended, on the deserted island, Shuang'er's smile vanished instantly in the secret room, and she squatted on the ground, beginning to sob softly.
He then called Zhang Chengyang and He Yongze to Baiyun Villa.
On Qingyun Mountain, He Yongze, who was supervising the construction overnight, drove to Baiyun Villa immediately after receiving a call from Shen Lang.
Zhang Chengyang, who was holding a family council meeting at the Zhang family compound, also put aside his family matters and rushed to Baiyun Manor without stopping.
Outside Baiyun Villa, He Yongze saw Zhang Chengyang and asked in a low voice, "Brother Yang, why did Brother Lang call us over in the middle of the night?"
Zhang Chengyang shook his head: "I don't know either, but I feel like it's something serious, otherwise Brother Lang wouldn't have called us over in the middle of the night. Let's go inside and see."
Led by the maid, the two arrived at Shen Lang's study.
Upon seeing Shen Lang, the two greeted him warmly, "Brother."
Shen Lang nodded, then waved for the two to sit down.
"I called you over so late at night because I have something to tell you..."
Shen Lang then briefly informed the two of his upcoming seclusion for cultivation.
After listening, He Yongze immediately said, "Brother, I've finished building the caves you asked me to build last time. Each cave has been fitted with tested underground spring water. The Qingyun Mountain project is also nearing completion, and it won't be long before the sisters-in-law can move up there. Do you think we should go to Qingyun Mountain for seclusion?"
Shen Lang thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, in that case, let's go to Qingyun Mountain."
"Chengyang, don't tell Bingyan about my seclusion for now. You should also help her with more of the business at the Chamber of Commerce."
"Okay, brother." Zhang Chengyang nodded vigorously. "Brother, how long will your seclusion last this time?"
Shen Lang pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "I'm not sure, maybe soon, maybe a long time."
"Wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate not to tell Sister-in-law Bingyan?" Zhang Chengyang asked in a low voice.
"Let's wait until she's not busy before we talk about it, so as not to distract her."
"Okay, bro."
The joint chamber of commerce led by Xia Bingyan, consisting of Canglang Group, Guosheng Group, and Yaotang Group, is gradually unifying the major groups in S Province, and it is at a critical juncture.
In order not to distract Xia Bingyan, Shen Lang decided not to tell her for the time being.
Afterwards, Shen Lang exchanged two Marrow Cleansing Pills from the system and sent them to the two of them remotely.
"Brother, what's this?" He Yongze asked, puzzled.
Shen Lang said, "These are two Marrow Cleansing Pills. After taking them, they can cleanse your meridians and help you embark on the path of cultivation."
"ah!"
Surprised, the two continued, "However, there are risks involved in taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill. I am about to go into seclusion and will not have time to take care of you. Therefore, you must take it in an extremely safe environment and never use it blindly."
"As for the cultivation techniques you will use, I will have Steward Zhao send someone to deliver them to you."
After seeing Zhang Chengyang and He Yongze off, Shen Lang looked towards the southeast.
Now, his only worry is Qin Shiya, who possesses the Heavenly Demon Body and is currently on Mount Longhu.
Qin Shiya, who was thousands of miles away, seemed to sense it as well.
After exiting her cultivation state, Qin Shiya arrived at the highest peak of Longhu Mountain, looked northwest, and murmured, "Shen Lang..."
Lying in bed, Shen Lang held Yu Xian'er in his arms and said gently, "Xian'er, if I haven't come out of seclusion within seven years, you must go to Longhu Mountain and bring Shiya back."
"My lord, I will make all the arrangements," Yu Xian'er replied gently. "You can focus on your seclusion; I'll take care of everything."
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