Summon of the Bloodline

Zhen Chen was utterly astonished, feeling as though he had stumbled upon a colossal secret. He never imagined that humanity could have fallen so low. Hadn't humanity always prided itself on its advanced civilization, scientific achievements, and the continuous progress of human life? Weren't these things a source of pride for all of humanity?

Perhaps, as humanity passed through the Stone Age, its previous cultural and technological advancements had completely vanished, leading to near extinction. The powerful were hunted down, and many intellectuals were captured. However, throughout human history, there have been countless inexplicable events, suggesting that advanced human civilizations might not have completely disappeared. Instead, they might have gone into hiding, continuing to exist in some form.

Zhen Chen stopped his wandering thoughts and muttered to himself with a sense of satisfaction,

"Well... let's see... could I be one of these advanced humans...? I must be able to sense spiritual energy! Only then can I become an advanced human, capable of destroying mountains with a single wave of my hand and stirring the seas with a single gesture... Ha ha ha!"

Zhen Chen, with a look of great satisfaction on his face, began to focus on sensing spiritual energy.

Three hours later...

"Ah... my legs... my legs are numb..."

Zhen Chen had been sitting cross-legged on his bed for over two hours, but he hadn't sensed even a trace of spiritual energy. All he felt was the numbness in his legs and the stiffness in his back.

Zhen Chen got up from the bed and stood by the window, pondering his situation in confusion.

"Is spiritual energy really that hard to sense...? Has it disappeared from the Earth? No, it must still exist...! The Earth must be absorbing it... Is it because of humans...? Or is it because of the pollution from waste...?"

As Zhen Chen was lost in thought, his phone rang.

" Zhen Chen, where are you?"

It was Yu Xue Yin. She was a young woman who was deeply devoted to her uncle and a shareholder in his company.

The Jade Palace Cosmetics Company, which produced high-end beauty products, was partly owned by Yu Xue Yin. She had signed a contract with her uncle to jointly cultivate medicinal plants for the production of cosmetics.

For the past five years, Zhen Chen's former apprentice, Hou Fu, had been overseeing the cultivation of traditional medicinal plants, which had seen significant growth. However, Hou Fu had fallen ill and was hospitalized, so Zhen Chen had temporarily taken over his responsibilities. Zhen Chen, who was afraid of heights, had been reluctant to visit the construction site, but his uncle had insisted.

Zhen Chen had completely forgotten about it.

"It's time to go to the office... Ah... I got so caught up in my meditation practice that I lost track of time... Hee hee!"

"Ah... Miss Yu, I'm not feeling well, so I'm heading to the office now."

Zhen Chen, while catching his breath, rushed to wash his face.

"Hmm... So you're late on your first day... Zhen Chen! You better do your job properly! Don't blame me if I don't give you any special treatment later."

Zhen Chen nodded in response.

"Yes!"

"Don't come to the office... Just head to the farms outside the city... That's all."

After Yu Xueyin hung up, Zhen Chen quickly changed his clothes and drove out of the city.

Zhen Chen knew that Yu Xueyin was strict about work. He would have to try to win her favor. Who knows, she might become his aunt in the future...

When Zhen Chen arrived at the farm, Yu Xueyin was inspecting some medicinal plants. Dressed in a tight black outfit, her fair and glowing skin complemented her slender figure, which was slightly bent forward as she worked.

Zhen Chen couldn't help but stare, feeling a warmth in his chest.

"Ah... Miss Yu... You're so captivating... Just looking at your body makes me want to have a nosebleed..."

Zhen Chen walked over to her and greeted her.

"Miss Yu... You look so beautiful today... Like a flower fairy dancing in the garden."

Yu Xueyin glanced at him and said,

"Stop flattering me... You can't get special treatment just because you're the boss's nephew. You were late on your first day."

"There are important orders for valuable medicinal plants. We need to find them and ensure we have high-quality seeds."

"Finding high-quality seeds is more important than just searching for rare plants... You'll be responsible for that. Consider it your punishment for being late."

Zhen Chen, with a pitiful look on his face, whispered,

"But I don't know much about medicinal plants... This is just making things difficult for me..."

Yu Xueyin turned to him with a sly smile.

"That's not my problem... It's your responsibility to figure it out. Who told you to be late... Manager Shen, give Zhen Chen the necessary information. He'll handle the rest."

Yu Xueyin turned and walked away. Jiang Chen followed her, chattering nervously.

"Miss Yu, I'm just starting out... I'm not familiar with medicinal plants... And those valuable plants are usually found in deep forests or dangerous cliffs... It's too risky... There are snakes, scorpions, and wild animals... I might even fall off a cliff..."

Yu Xueyin suddenly turned around and stared at him intently.

Zhen Chen flinched and stopped talking mid-sentence. Yu Xueyin...!

"Zhen Chen... The situation is critical. We need those plants. I'm not just sending you; I'll be leading a team to the northern regions myself..."

"You're a man... How can you be so cowardly...?"

Zhen Chen was at a loss for words.

"Ah... What should I do...? Do I really have to go into the forest...?"

Seeing Zhen Chen's worried expression, Yu Xueyin sighed.

"This guy... He's good-looking but so timid... Not manly at all," she thought to herself. Looking at Zhen Chen's pale face, she decided to cut him some slack.

"Fine... I won't make you lead the search... But you'll have to come with my team... In the world of medicinal plants, it's crucial to know where they grow and understand their natural environment... No matter what, you need to gain some firsthand experience..."

"Go and get ready. We're heading north tomorrow morning. Study up on medicinal plants in the meantime."

After saying this, she got into her car and drove off. If she stayed any longer, that crybaby might start whining about not wanting to search for the plants, so she quickly returned to the office.

As soon as Yu Xueyin left, Manager Xin Lan handed Zhen Chen a memory stick and said with a laugh,

"Zhen Chen... You really are something! Here, study up on medicinal plants."

Zhen Chen took the memory stick and asked with a smile,

" Big Sister Xin... Are you coming with us to search for the plants?"

Xin Lan ruffled Zhen Chen's hair and replied in a motherly tone,

"Of course... This big sister will protect you from snakes and wild animals... Ha ha ha!"

Zhen Chen could only watch in dismay as she laughed heartily.