The tranquility of Li Mei's manor had been a sanctuary for me, but it was time to leave. I needed to return to my villa, to reclaim my life and continue my journey. The encounter with Li Mei had left me with mixed feelings, but it also strengthened my resolve to move forward.

As I packed my few belongings and prepared to leave, I took one last look at the serene gardens. The beauty and peace of the manor had provided me with a much-needed respite, but now it was time to face the real world again.

I left the manor and began walking towards my villa. The sun was high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the landscape. The air was fresh, and the scent of blooming flowers filled my senses. Despite the challenges ahead, I felt a sense of determination and purpose.

As I walked, I spotted a familiar figure in the distance. It was Edward, my family's old servant. He approached me with a look of concern etched on his face.

"David, why haven't you used any money from the card I gave you?" he asked, his tone a mix of worry and confusion.

I sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on me. "I tried to use it, Edward, but Brenda and Eleanor found it. They tore it up and threw it away before I could do anything."

Edward's face darkened with anger. "Those ungrateful... How dare they!" He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone, dialing a number with swift precision. "Destroy Lynchpin Cosmetics," he said coldly into the phone. "I want it done immediately."

I stared at him, stunned by his decisiveness. "Edward, what are you doing?"

He hung up the phone and looked at me with a fierce determination. "No one disrespects my young master and gets away with it. Brenda and her mother will learn what happens when they cross the wrong people."

Before I could respond, Edward reached into another pocket and handed me a new card. "This time, there's twenty million on it. Use it wisely, and don't let them take this one from you."

I took the card, feeling a mixture of gratitude and bewilderment. "Thank you, Edward. I don't know what to say."

"There's no need to say anything, young master," Edward replied. "Now, let's get you home. I'll drive you."

He led me to a sleek black car parked nearby, and I got in, still processing everything that had just happened. The drive to my villa was smooth and silent, the weight of the recent events hanging heavily in the air.

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When we arrived at the villa, Edward helped me with my bags and then turned to face me. "Remember, David, you have the power and the resources to change your life. Don't let anyone take that from you."

I nodded, feeling a renewed sense of determination. "I won't, Edward. Thank you for everything."

He gave me a small, encouraging smile before getting back into the car and driving away. I stood there for a moment, watching him go, before turning to face my villa. It was time to reclaim what was mine and continue my journey on the path of cultivation

As I stood in the doorway of my villa, a sense of calm washed over me. The familiar surroundings brought a sense of peace, but there was something more. I could feel the Chi inside me reacting positively, as if resonating with something deeper within the villa. It was a strange but comforting sensation, one that filled me with a sense of familiarity and belonging.

I took a step inside, feeling the Chi grow stronger, guiding me. There was something in the villa that was calling to me, something that resonated with the energy flowing through me. I had to find it.

With each step, the feeling grew more intense. I moved through the rooms, the sense of familiarity growing stronger. Edward trailed behind me, watching silently but curiously. He seemed to sense that something significant was happening.

I reached the hallway leading to the back of the villa. The sensation was almost overwhelming now, the Chi within me pulsing in response. I followed the feeling, my steps quickening as I moved deeper into the villa.

I reached a door at the end of the hallway. It was an old, ornate door, one I hadn't paid much attention to before. But now, it seemed to hold a significance I couldn't ignore. I pushed it open, revealing a small, dimly lit room.

The room was filled with an array of old furniture and artifacts, a dusty reminder of the villa's history. But it wasn't the objects that drew me in. It was the presence, the energy that seemed to emanate from the very walls.

I stepped inside, the Chi within me reacting strongly. The air felt charged, alive with a power that resonated deeply with my own. I moved further into the room, my eyes scanning the surroundings, trying to pinpoint the source of the sensation.

There, in the corner, was an old chest. It was intricately carved, its surface covered in symbols that seemed to pulse with an inner light. I approached it, feeling the Chi grow even stronger, guiding me towards it.

Edward followed me into the room, his expression one of awe and curiosity. "What is it, young master?" he asked, his voice hushed.

"I'm not sure," I replied, my hand reaching out to touch the chest. The moment my fingers made contact, a surge of energy flowed through me, the Chi reacting intensely. I opened the chest, revealing a collection of ancient scrolls and artifacts.

As I looked through the contents, I felt a connection, a sense of familiarity with the objects. They were relics of a time long past, but their significance was clear. They were tied to the path of cultivation, to the journey I had just begun.

I picked up one of the scrolls, unrolling it carefully. The symbols and diagrams matched those I had seen in the vision with the young cultivator. This was knowledge, guidance for the path ahead. The Chi within me pulsed in response, eager to absorb the wisdom contained within the scroll.

Edward watched in silence, his eyes filled with respect and awe. "These are powerful relics, young master," he said quietly.