"My strengths are countless, what you see is just the tip of the iceberg, don't be surprised."

When faced with compliments, Qin Yi never shies away. Even if you don't praise him, he'll find a way to praise himself.

Duan Xinyuan rolled his eyes, suddenly regretting that he had praised Qin Yi.

"What should we write next?"

Qin Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Hello, Old Su, I'm Qin Yi, I got along with your son Su Zhantian like a house on fire, and we've become close friends.

Little Su is kind-hearted and cares about people's livelihoods. He plans to donate ten billion to the poor, one hundred Earth Spirit Stones, several Spirit Grasses, and Spiritual Medicines. As for how many, you can decide yourself.

Please make sure to deliver them to Yinfeng City within seven days. Without integrity, one cannot stand. If they are not delivered, Little Su will be so ashamed that he might commit suicide."

The corners of Duan Xinyuan's mouth twitched. He now regretted praising Qin Yi earlier. What kind of message is this, starting respectfully yet filled with threats later on.

It's likely that the people of the Su Family would tear this letter to pieces and throw it back in Qin Yi's face.

"Master of the Duan Family, you and Yun Fan are both victims this time. You can also write down whatever compensation you need," Qin Yi said.

Duan Xinyuan smiled wryly, "That's already a lot. One hundred Earth Spirit Stones, those are rare treasures. Are you sure the Su Family can come up with them?"

Qin Yi let out a cold laugh, "I'm only responsible for naming the conditions. Whether they can deliver them is not my concern. Asking for a hundred Earth Spirit Stones is already very generous to them."

Back when entering the Secret Realm, the Five Great Families offered five Earth Spirit Stones as a reward for the first place.

This just shows that these Hidden Families do have Earth Spirit Stones, a hundred might be too many, but if they really want to save Su Zhantian, they will definitely find a way to gather them.

"You mentioned a hundred billion just like that. Is Su Zhantian really worth that much?" Duan Xinyuan asked.

Qin Yi laughed, "Su Zhantian is just an experiment. We don't know if he's worth that much yet."

These days, the Peace Army needs money everywhere, especially for the intelligence network; it's burning through cash. He must find a way to get some money, and if the Su Family really put out a hundred billion to save Su Zhantian this time, he would have found a way to make a fortune. In the future, he would rely on kidnapping the disciples of the Hidden Families to support the Peace Army.

Su Zhantian is just a test case. He has to first see how much these Hidden Family disciples are actually worth before he can better price his future kidnappings.

"It's done, take a look at it." Duan Xinyuan finished writing and said.

Qin Yi stepped forward to take a look, nodding in satisfaction, "Master of the Duan Family, your handwriting is better than mine, it's got arms and legs."

Duan Xinyuan's expression was awkward; the compliment felt more like an insult.

"I'll introduce you to a genius sometime, one who's skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

Duan Xinyuan didn't believe it at all. Qin Yi's handwriting looked like it belonged to someone with Parkinson's, and yet he claimed to know such a person?

"Got an envelope?"

Duan Xinyuan shook his head. Who would keep such a thing around these days?

"Well, let's leave it at that then." Qin Yi collected the letter and left the study.

Outside, Qin Yi summoned the Blood Flood Dragon.

"Blood Flood Dragon, there's a task for you."

"Master, I still haven't completely refined the Rock Python, temporarily unable to engage in any combat."

"I'm not asking you to fight, just deliver a letter for me."

"No problem."

Qin Yi handed the letter to the Blood Flood Dragon and told it the address of the Su Family.

The Blood Flood Dragon took the letter and left.

The Blood Flood Dragon can become invisible, making it perfect for delivering letters.

Imagine this letter quietly appearing in the Su Family; the entire family would be utterly shocked, probably never dreaming that anyone could sneak in, leave a letter, and depart without anyone knowing.

It serves as a form of intimidation for the Su Family as well.

Qin Yi wanted to let the Su Family know that the Hidden Families aren't impenetrable. He can come and go as he pleases.

Now, it's just a matter of waiting for the Su Family's response.

Qin Yi spent an entire day and set up three Absolute Killing Arrays in the Duan Family.

The Hidden Families are aggressive and overbearing. He captured Su Zhantian this time and blatantly extorted, effectively slapping the face of the Su Family.

A family like the Su Family surely won't surrender easily; the first step will be to send someone to find a way to rescue Su Zhantian.

Come on, let's see you leave without returning.

If he chooses to go head-to-head with the Su Family, he must be fully prepared.

...

...

That day, Qin Yi came back from outside and played with the children for a while.

The two little ones were as delicate as carved jade, extraordinarily beautiful.

If the world were at peace, Qin Yi would be content to spend every day with his wife and children, warm and cozy.

"Why haven't I seen that crazy woman Lin Hongzhuang?" Qin Yi asked curiously.

Usually, Lin Hongzhuang was always hovering around the two kids, but today she was missing.

"I forgot to tell you, something came up, she's out to resolve it and probably won't be back for a few days," Xia Yanbing said.

Qin Yi frowned, "What could be so urgent that it had to be dealt with now? I predict the Su Family's people sent to rescue Su Zhantian are arriving soon. If she gets caught, I won't exchange Su Zhantian for her."

Xia Yanbing replied with some impatience, "Don't worry! Linlin is not in Yinfeng City."

"What's going on? Where did she go?"

Suddenly, Xia Yanbing's face turned serious, "The primary school we donated to a poor mountainous area suddenly collapsed, and three children were buried inside. Linlin went to investigate the matter."

Qin Yi was slightly stunned, "A primary school donation? What's happening? How come I didn't know about this?"

"Didn't I establish a foundation earlier? Director Liu, Director Zhang, and others are involved. Four primary schools have already been donated, solving the schooling difficulties for hundreds of children. Also helping the lonely elderly among other things."

Qin Yi recalled that Xia Yanbing had mentioned this before; he just hadn't paid attention.

"That's a good thing. But how did it collapse? The climate and terrain in the mountainous area aren't great, floods, earthquakes, what caused it to collapse?"

"It wasn't due to natural factors. It just collapsed out of the blue," Xia Yanbing frowned and said.

"Then it must be a quality issue, a jerry-built project."

Xia Yanbing nodded, "I thought so too, which is why I sent Linlin to investigate.

The school's planning, design, materials, including earthquake resistance, were all calculated by professionals, all adhering to national standards.

I suspect someone tampered with the materials, which led to this tragedy. Those children were already pitiful enough, and now they've lost their lives because of it. This matter must be thoroughly investigated."

Qin Yi nodded slightly; if it was caused by human error, that was too evil and unforgivable.

"Why didn't you send professionals instead? Can Lin Hongzhuang's brain really sort it out?"

"Are you underestimating someone here? Linlin is quite smart. And of course, she's not alone; there are professionals with her."

Qin Yi suddenly said, "However, in such cases, sending Lin Hongzhuang isn't wrong."

Xia Yanbing looked at Qin Yi with suspicion; was he actually commending Linlin?

"If the incident really was man-made, once discovered, with that crazy woman's personality, those responsible would fare poorly. Lin Hongzhuang would probably bash them over the head, dealing a blow to each one."