The Ultimate Devil's Magnificent CEO

"Detain them. I'll deal with them in a bit!"

Zhou Fan ignored everyone else, even Chu Yan. He turned to Chu Qianqian, his voice low.

Chu Qianqian was taken aback for a moment, but she didn't ask any questions. She commanded the two bodyguards standing by the door, "Detain Chu Peiyang and Song Qing! We'll wait for the Old Master to awaken before deciding their fate!"

At Chu Qianqian's command, the two bodyguards strode forward without hesitation and restrained Chu Peiyang and his wife.

"How dare you, Chu Qianqian! What do you think you're doing? I'm the eldest son! How dare you treat me this way? Are you trying to usurp power while the Old Master is ill? Let me go!"

Chu Peiyang shouted accusations as he struggled, but the bodyguards' hands were like iron vises, pinning him and his wife down. They were completely helpless.

It was clear that Chu Qianqian had gradually been gaining absolute control over the Chu Family.

"Also, the servants who served the dishes and the chef—have them all watched. After this is over, I'll go and investigate myself," Zhou Fan added.

Chu Qianqian relayed the orders without hesitation.

In an instant, the Chu Family's efficiency was on full display. Chu Wen even volunteered for the task, excitedly leading a group of bodyguards out. He not only bolted the Chu Family's main gates but also assigned men to watch everyone.

"Brother Ouyang, may I borrow your silver needles? This is the perfect opportunity for me to show you the true Nine Celestial Needles!"

Zhou Fan took the silver needles from Divine Doctor Ouyang. He ignored everyone else and calmed his mind.

Instantly, everyone fell silent, afraid to disturb the notoriously difficult man. Divine Doctor Ouyang took it a step further. To ensure nothing would obstruct his view as he observed and learned, he ushered everyone—including Chu Yan and Chu Qianqian—back several meters.

And so, the only ones left near Zhou Fan were the unconscious Chu Tianxiang and Divine Doctor Ouyang, his face a mask of reverence and anticipation.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Three sharp whistles cut through the air. With a flick of Zhou Fan's fingers, three silver needles shot out and embedded themselves firmly in Chu Tianxiang's body.

Divine Doctor Ouyang was stunned. Even with his keen eyesight, he hadn't seen how the needles flew. They were moving much faster than the last time!

Then, without pausing, Zhou Fan's fingers moved again. Four more silver needles shot out in succession, landing on Chu Tianxiang.

Seven needles.

Seven needles in an instant!

Divine Doctor Ouyang focused his gaze. He saw that the seven silver needles had formed a strange pattern, encircling Chu Tianxiang's heart.

He subconsciously took a step forward to get a closer look. Upon recognizing the pattern, Divine Doctor Ouyang nearly cried out in shock. He hastily clapped a hand over his mouth, terrified that any sound might disturb Zhou Fan's procedure.

'The Big Dipper!'

The seven needles had formed the shape of the Big Dipper. He could faintly sense a peculiar energy rippling between them, making them seem as if they had merged into a single entity.

'A Grandmaster!'

'To possess such mastery with the needle... It would be no exaggeration to call him a Grandmaster of his generation!'

The next moment, Zhou Fan held a needle delicately between two fingers. With a flick of his wrist, the eighth needle shot through the air like a silver meteor, landing directly over Chu Tianxiang's heart.

As the needle landed, Chu Tianxiang, who had been unconscious, suddenly snapped his eyes open. He saw Zhou Fan and Divine Doctor Ouyang and appeared to want to say something, but he found that he couldn't make a sound.

RUMBLE!

At that moment, a sudden peal of thunder cracked through the sky.

The sound was so loud it seemed to erupt right in their ears. Those of weaker will were so shaken by the thunderclap that they collapsed right onto the floor.

As if he had realized something, Divine Doctor Ouyang suddenly rushed outside and tilted his head to the sky.

He saw what looked like a silver dragon soaring in the sky, repeatedly crashing into the space above the Chu Family home. But an invisible barrier seemed to be blocking the silver dragon's descent.

For a moment, the two forces were locked in a stalemate.

Just then, inside the room, Zhou Fan picked up another silver needle. With a forceful flick of his wrist, the ninth needle shot out, piercing straight into Chu Tianxiang's forehead.

BOOM!

As this needle landed, Divine Doctor Ouyang saw the silver dragon's power suddenly swell. It smashed violently through the invisible barrier and plunged directly into Chu Tianxiang's room.

Divine Doctor Ouyang quickly turned his head to look back into the room. He saw a silver bolt of lightning disappear instantly into Chu Tianxiang's body, causing the nine needles to emit shimmering silver halos—a sight that was both brilliant, mysterious, and utterly awe-inspiring.

PTUI!

The next moment, Chu Tianxiang shot upright and coughed up a mouthful of dark, viscous blood.

Everyone stared at the pool of black blood. In it, they could see an unidentifiable insect. It looked severely injured as it struggled to crawl away.

As if he had anticipated this, Zhou Fan made a grasping motion with his hand. Several silver needles flew out and pierced the insect's body from all sides. Riddled like a pincushion, the insect froze in place, its life force completely extinguished.

At the very instant the insect was forced out of the body, in a luxurious mansion in Jiang Province, a figure shrouded entirely in black robes suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. The figure raised their head, staring at the sky in utter disbelief in the direction of Nanjiang City.