Brave New World (Thanks to [The Sucker Who Spent a Hundred Thousand on Q Reading] for the Silver Alliance)

The next day, Fang Han, who had been at death's door, miraculously began to recover.

As Kong Zhao had said, his body had grown terribly weak.

But for now, at least, his life was no longer in danger.

"Truly unbelievable!" Kong Zhao exclaimed after examining him carefully.

"He survived even a calamity like that. His fate is hard as iron!"

His expression dimmed, and he sighed with regret. "If his Creation Realm hadn't been stolen, there would have been no limit to what he might achieve. But now..."

Li Shun cared little about that. "As long as he's alive, that's what matters. While there's life, there's hope."

Kong Zhao fell silent, then gave a self-mocking smile. "That's true enough."

With Fang Han recovering, Li Shun had no reason to stay.

Before leaving, he quietly called Li Qing over.

"If nothing unexpected happens, I may not be back for years. Fang Han hasn't recovered from his illness, so look after him for now. Once his condition stabilizes..."

Li Shun's gaze turned distant, and his voice abruptly went cold. "Go to Qingyuan County in Xiangping Commandery, Ying Province, and investigate something for me." He then laid out his suspicions.

"First, find out whether the Fan Clan was behind the theft of Fang Han's Creation Realm. Second, identify the person who took it."

"Once you have answers, don't act rashly. Come home and wait for me."

Li Qing could no longer contain his anger. He gritted his teeth and nodded. "Don't worry, Brother. Leave it to me. But... if I go, who'll look after Fang Han?"

"Don't worry. I've told him to stay put in East Mountain Town. Don't you have plenty of scoundrel friends? With them helping out, what could go wrong?" Li Shun said.

Li Qing raised his chin. "If anything