He barely registered anything Zhang Yang said after the initial part; he only recalled Zhang Yang mentioning earlier that Yang Ling was still a virgin.

If anyone else had said this, he wouldn't have believed it, but he trusted Zhang Yang's words. He knew the extent of Zhang Yang's medical skill and recognized his prowess; if Zhang Yang said it, then Yang Ling certainly was.

This news was utterly unexpected.

"Zhantao, what's wrong?"

Zhang Yang had already changed his clothes and immediately asked when he saw Su Zhantao frozen in place.

"Nothing, I’m leaving now, you carry on!"

Su Zhantao violently shook his head and bolted straight out of the room. Zhang Yang watched him in astonishment. He had only told the kid that Yang Ling was a virgin; was there any need for such an extreme reaction?

Su Zhantao ran off, and Zhang Yang didn't dwell on it much. He was preoccupied with gaining the loyalty of the Treasure-Seeking Rat; this little creature wasn't easily swayed, and Zhang Yang's time was limited.

He couldn't give it another Immortal Fruit Pill. Zhang Yang didn't have many to begin with, so now he reluctantly pulled out a Millennium Ginseng Pill.

Zhang Yang still had a reserve of millennium ginseng, and the production yield for the ginseng pills was inherently higher than the Immortal Fruit Pills, so he could afford to let the rat consume some.

Seeing the Millennium Ginseng Pill, the Treasure-Seeking Rat immediately sat up straight.

The Millennium Ginseng Pill was also a spiritual medicine, a fact the Treasure-Seeking Rat clearly understood. When it was hidden inside the canvas bag, it had hissed and bitten fiercely, yet it had never managed to open the box containing the ginseng. Even then, it knew the contents were valuable.

The ginseng pill was placed before it. The Treasure-Seeking Rat gave Zhang Yang a suspicious look before suddenly sinking its teeth into it, swallowing the entire Millennium Ginseng Pill in just a few bites.

Lightning was playing nearby. Upon seeing the Treasure-Seeking Rat receive a treat, it immediately hopped over too, squatting down as usual and extending its paw.

Lightning's mind wasn't as complex as a human's; it just knew the little guy got something good, and it deserved one too.

"You two are going to bankrupt me eventually!"

Zhang Yang shook his head helplessly but still produced a Millennium Ginseng Pill and offered it to Lightning.

Lightning was the first spirit beast to follow him and the one that helped him catch the Treasure-Seeking Rat; Zhang Yang truly didn't want to see it slighted.

Besides, one must spend to gain. As long as he could secure the Treasure-Seeking Rat's genuine allegiance, Zhang Yang was confident he could find other heavenly materials and earthly treasures later; with the raw materials, he could concoct even more spiritual elixirs.

After consuming the pills, both little creatures soon fell fast asleep. Zhang Yang carefully moved them to another spot so they could rest more comfortably.

With the two little ones asleep and everyone else resting, only he remained without anything pressing to do.

He checked his current inventory; there were still plenty of Millennium Ginseng Pills left. Zhang Yang took one himself. He had been using acupuncture on Wu Yan these past two days, allowing her to absorb the lingering effects of previous treatments. The efficacy of the Millennium Ginseng Pill wasn't as profound as before, but it was still a spiritual medicine and capable of achieving significant results.

It would also help him restore his own condition to peak shape, as he was scheduled to continue the needling treatment on Wu Yan tonight.

Like the day before, Zhang Yang sat in meditation until evening. The two little ones were already awake, playing together peacefully. They were amusingly engaged in pushing a bottle back and forth, utterly absorbed in their game.

Upon waking, the system also gave him a notification: the Treasure-Seeking Rat's loyalty had increased to fifty-three. This level wasn't quite enough for active companionship, but barring any major incidents, it was unlikely to run away voluntarily now.

In just one day, the Treasure-Seeking Rat had developed such high loyalty toward Zhang Yang, which could be entirely credited to the pills Zhang Yang offered.

This meant that Wuying’s current loyalty to Zhang Yang was largely purchased through spiritual medicines. It was a pity he didn't have enough compelling elixirs left on his person, or perhaps he could have completed the task purely with medicine.

He couldn't give it another Immortal Fruit Pill, or Wu Yan would be left without treatment, unless he went back to retrieve more.

Zhang Yang pondered the possibility: if there were truly no other way, he might have to venture out to fetch a few Immortal Fruit Pills and see if he could use them to instantly boost the Treasure-Seeking Rat's loyalty.

He did not want to fail this mission, nor could he afford to.

Wu Yan and Elder Wu had gone out sightseeing during the day and returned to the hotel quite early in the evening.

Zhang Yang skipped the communal dinner and went straight upstairs to perform the acupuncture on Wu Yan. After finishing the session, he ate a light meal in their room.

The young girl seemed even more energetic today than yesterday. She even told Zhang Yang that she had visited many places and had a wonderful time.

Elder Wu now held immense hope for Zhang Yang, yet he maintained his focus on accompanying his granddaughter to the best of his ability. He constantly feared a future accident that would leave him filled with unbearable regret.

The next morning, Wang Chen and Li Ya revisited the auto show center. They continued browsing cars, looking for any other models they might favor, just in case they missed something.

Whether they were truly inspecting vehicles or merely people-watching, no one could be certain.

Su Zhantao and Yang Ling had vanished early in the morning; nobody knew where they had gone. When called, neither would disclose their location, adding an air of mystery to their absence.

Since hearing Zhang Yang's words yesterday, Young Master Su had become significantly more proactive, deliberately distancing himself from Zhang Yang and actively inviting Yang Ling out.

If Yang Ling were just an ordinary girl, his family would likely have opposed the match.

But if Yang Ling proved to be a virtuous, self-respecting young woman, the outcome might be different. At twenty-seven, maintaining her purity while building a life up to this point was quite an achievement.

With the others gone, Long Cheng took Zhang Yang and Huang Hai to the auto repair shop—the very one owned by Wang Laowu. Their cars had been delivered there that afternoon by the dealer, and Wang Laowu would perform the necessary modifications as requested.

Vehicle modification was far more complex than simply applying a film or swapping a few parts; it was intricate. Zhang Yang was keen to observe how Wang Laowu would customize his car and whether the final product would meet his expectations. Wang Laowu’s shop was vast, occupying a large yard.

According to Long Cheng, Wang Laowu had purchased this property outright. Setting aside his actual skill as a mechanic, this yard alone could sustain him for life in the future.

The area was currently quite remote, but given the pace of Shanghai's development, it would be absorbed into the city limits within a few years. At that point, this land would be worth a fortune, and the appreciation on the land value alone would dwarf the income from his repair business.

Seeing this place made Zhang Yang consider whether he, too, should buy up a few plots of land early and wait for them to appreciate.

"Brother Cheng!"

"Brother Cheng is here!"

As they walked in, many of the mechanics working at the shop greeted Long Cheng, who responded to each one in turn without any hint of arrogance.

Finally, the three men reached the largest workshop shed at the very back, where seven vehicles were parked: Long Cheng's Land Rover, Huang Hai's Hummer, and Zhang Yang's two Mercedes-Benzes.

The Land Rover was completely stripped down, and a thin man in his mid-thirties was busy working near the vehicle.

"Laowu, how's it going?" Brother Cheng walked over, clapped the thin man on the back, and asked casually.

"Your requirements are a bit high, but it’s manageable!"

The thin man stood up straight, turned around, and grinned at Long Cheng. As he spoke, he pulled out a packet of Zhonghua cigarettes and offered one to each man. Zhang Yang didn't smoke, but Long Cheng and Huang Hai both accepted.

This man was Wang Laowu. His name was ordinary, and he looked it too—just a simple, honest-looking fellow.

"Squeak squeak!"

Lightning suddenly leaped from Zhang Yang's arms and darted toward a nearby scrap truck, scrambling onto the truck's roof in a few bounds, where it began calling out continuously.

The pristine white Lightning immediately drew everyone’s gaze, with many watching the little creature in amazement.

It had to be said, Lightning was far more popular than Zhang Yang. Its flawless white fur and its small, adorable face made everyone want to scoop it up and cherish it.

"Squeak squeak!"

Lightning kept calling. Wuying poked its head out of the canvas bag, scanned the surroundings, and quickly jumped out, scurrying across the ground.

The truck was large, and Wuying was fast, but its jumping ability couldn't match Lightning's. It tried to leap twice but failed to reach the top, chirping anxiously below. Finally, Lightning hopped back down, and Wuying clung to its fur to make the ascent to the roof.

Its antics also attracted attention. Many people glanced at Zhang Yang—it was uncommon these days to see someone keeping a pet sable, let alone a pet rat, not to mention both a sable and a rat together.

Zhang Yang didn't worry about the two little ones running off to play. Unless an extreme situation arose, the Treasure-Seeking Rat wouldn't leave now, so letting it run free might even help cultivate its loyalty better.

Besides, if he truly let the little creature go, it might not even be willing. It ate well, lived well, and received delicious medicinal pills daily under Zhang Yang's care. If it returned to the mountains, it would have to contend with potential dangers and forage for its own food—nothing compared to the comfort it enjoyed now.

"Laowu, this is my brother Zhang Yang. Treat his car with the same care you show mine!"

Long Cheng pointed to Zhang Yang when speaking to Wang Laowu. The use of the word 'brother' signified that he had completely accepted Zhang Yang into his circle.

"Brother Cheng, you know my work ethics. I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Wang Laowu grinned widely, and Long Cheng nodded. "I trust your skill, but you need to speed things up; don't let this interfere with our schedule!"

Wang Laowu replied, "I understand, don't worry. I've placed your cars in the front area; I won't cause any delays!"

The "schedule" Long Cheng mentioned referred to underground racing. While Shanghai had underground races occasionally, none matched the scale or impact of the one they were preparing for.

During every major auto show, these young elites were the main consumers of luxury vehicles. They didn't buy cars just to let them sleep in a garage; they either used them to show off and pick up girls or they took them to the track. Who had the better car and superior driving skills couldn't be settled by mere words; a real contest was required.

"Laowu, what about my car?"

As they were talking, six or seven other people walked into the repair shop, and one of them yelled immediately upon entering.

Seeing the group approaching from outside, Long Cheng's brow instantly tightened, while Huang Hai clenched his fist, glaring furiously at the approaching men.

It seemed fate had brought them together again—the men walking in were none other than Young Master Shi Feng and his entourage, who had publicly humiliated Huang Hai the day before yesterday.

This is the sixth update from yesterday!

Xiao Yu sincerely apologizes; yesterday I had a guest, and despite using various excuses, I couldn't avoid them, resulting in a late night.

This is still yesterday's update batch; Xiao Yu will complete the remaining ten chapters slowly, please rest assured, there are still four chapters left from yesterday that Xiao Yu will be typing out.