This damned Wu Hu, I didn't expect him to cause such a scene at this critical moment.

'Knock knock knock.'

"Captain."

"Hmm..."

Bai Xue gently pushed open the door and walked in slowly.

"Did you report tonight's incident to Zhu Fan?" Xiaofan leaned against the headboard and asked lightly.

"Yeah, I said it was because Wu Hu was jealous of the newbies and came to cause trouble with you, then we teamed up to kill him." Bai Xue replied softly, sitting directly at the foot of the bed.

Bai Xue was originally Zhu Fan's planted informant by my side, but for some unknown reason, she stopped reporting the truth to Zhu Fan.

"Do you have something to ask?" Seeing Bai Xue stayed instead of leaving, Xiaofan continued to ask.

"Yes, a lot..."

"Ask away."

"Leng Yue told me that when chasing our target that day, you could kill such a formidable opponent with one strike. I initially didn't believe it, but seeing it with my own eyes tonight, I am honestly shocked. If I'm not mistaken, you've both been deliberately hiding your true power. Who are you two, really?"

"Everyone has their secrets to some extent. I can only tell you that my purpose in Red Butterfly isn't to become any master of the four gates, nor am I interested in going to North Gate. I have no interest in your so-called power struggle."

Xiaofan wasn't lying, but this was all he could say. He didn't want to go to North Gate simply because he didn't want to leave XG. He wasn't interested in power struggles because his aim was the entire Red Butterfly.

"As if I'm not entirely uninterested in these matters either. If I could choose, I'd want freedom too. But some things aren't easy to just give up." Bai Xue sighed in her heart. He wasn't willing to answer, fine. This matter may not necessarily need him to speak up. At least, he's not my enemy yet. His willingness to risk his life to save me tonight already says a lot.

"There will always be a day when this is all in the past."

"By the way, how are you feeling now?" Black Scorpion isn't just an ordinary poison; it can be lethal very quickly once it enters the bloodstream.

"I'm okay. It's no big deal."

"What's up with your body? To be able to still fight at that moment?" Bai Xue pursued.

"If we didn't fight back, then we might've been the ones dead. However, I truly couldn't keep up with Wu Hu at that time. The Black Scorpion's poison had already numbed my movements. This poison is really powerful." Xiaofan said helplessly.

Powerful isn't enough to describe Black Scorpion, not knowing how many experts have perished due to this poison. Yet, this guy not only managed to exert force under its influence but also sustained himself until the antidote arrived—an astonishing feat.

This can naturally be attributed to Xiaofan's unique physique. Previously it was mentioned, his grandmother, Ye Aotian's wife, was also poisoned by this. To save his wife, Ye Aotian went to great lengths to sustain her life.

After the birth of their third son, Cui passed away, Xiaofan's father Ye Dashan being their last son, naturally, had antibodies resistant to the Black Scorpion's poison, which were inherited by Xiaofan. That's one reason. Secondly, Xiaofan inherited the power of Ren Zhongtian, which helps suppress the toxin's spread effectively. However, that surge of strength in that instant also expedited the poison's invasion, making him refrain from exerting more effort chasing Wu Hu.

"Tonight, thank you for saving me." Suddenly, Bai Xue bashfully spoke.

"Hmm. This was actually aimed at me. You don't need to thank me."

"What if I sincerely want to thank you?" Bai Xue's voice lowered.

"Hmm? Then give me a vial of Black Scorpion antidote, so if I encounter this poison again and you guys aren't around, I won't be a goner?"

Hearing this, Bai Xue was stunned and suddenly stood up. She glared at Xiaofan with puffed cheeks.

Xiaofan was awkwardly looking at Bai Xue, what's with this girl? Getting angry just like that?

"Is the antidote really that important? Hmph." With a cold snort, Bai Xue took out a small bottle from her pocket and tossed it to Xiaofan, then stormed out with anger.

Xiaofan took the bottle with a bitter smile, muttering: "You think I don't know? But with this body now, I'm simply powerless. Damn, this damn Black Scorpion, it's really something else."

The next day, naturally, Xiaofan had to see Zhu Fan, but Zhu Fan didn't mention a word about last night and instead talked simply about a few things to note at North Gate.

What on earth is Zhu Fan thinking? This time, Xiaofan was completely clueless.

If he doesn't mention it, I have no excuse to refuse going to North Gate, what a damn predicament.

"Wu Hu is dead, don't you have any questions for me?" Finally, Xiaofan couldn't help but ask.

"That's just him getting what he deserves. Just do your part." Zhu Fan's reply was straightforward.

"But I'm injured now, could I go to North Gate after a couple of days?"

"Fine, I'll give you two more days to prepare."

Zhu Fan's eagerness puzzled Xiaofan even more, breaking from his usual pattern, leaving Xiaofan with no time to ponder.

He could only proceed with the original plan.

After leaving Zhu Fan, Xiaofan immediately contacted Li Kuo. This time, the meeting place wasn't chosen in a nightclub due to the risk of frequent visits drawing attention.

The two drove within the range where their intercoms could connect.

"Kuo, I'm planning to leave XG for a while..."

"Hmm? Where to?"

"North Gate."

"What's going on? Seems like Zhu Fan has set his mind on you."

"Keep a close eye on the research institution. If I do leave, I don't know when I'll be back. The preliminary plan can't be enacted for another half month. So, tonight inform Grandpa Fan to take out the West Gate tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Alright. And then?"

"Take out the West Gate, then naturally it's time for North Gate. Once I'm at North Gate, it's entirely exposed under my control. It can be wiped out easily, or I could gather everyone, but..."

"But what?"

"Nothing, let's take out the West Gate first, future matters will be dealt with later." Xiaofan couldn't shake the vague uneasiness.

Zhu Fan's behavior today was too abnormal. Of course, he still wouldn't have known my identity, but just what is he plotting, Xiaofan couldn't deduce.

"Yes, but think carefully about North Gate; if you wipe it out soon after arriving, it could definitely arouse Zhu Fan's suspicions." Li Kuo also expressed concern.

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