"Aren't we going to chase them?"

Watching the guards leave, Xiao Lin withdrew his gaze. "Madam is skilled in strategy, but unfortunately, your attempts to sow discord have no effect on me."

"So, you've seen through it!" Ye Liqing laughed foolishly, covering her mouth, letting out a scent of herbs.

"Someone like Madam, why would she travel so far alone! That's one reason. Secondly, with Madam's beauty, how could I ever be worthy?"

"Since you saw through it from the start, why play along with this act?"

"I just wanted Madam to understand one thing — my people are not so easily spied upon." Xiao Lin lifted Ye Liqing's hand to his lips and kissed it. "Since it's an act, let's play it through. Farewell."

"Xiao Lin!" Ye Liqing called out to him.

"Is there anything else?" Turning around, Ye Liqing's ears turned red. "You are a formidable opponent, I hope our Dark Realm doesn't have to become enemies with you."

"Thank you for your understanding, Madam." Xiao Lin waved his hand behind him, knowing there was a bigger problem waiting.

Xiao Lin returned to where he parked, and a blue BMW had stopped behind his car. Seeing him approach in the rearview mirror, a person jumped out of the car. "Bro!"

"Weren't you supposed to go with Shao Qing to Dragon Soul for special training today?" Hua Qingyi's hair was shorter, looking less feminine, Xiao Lin teased: "The new look isn't bad."

"Come with me to Dragon Soul, Lao Long wants to see you."

"Oh?" Xiao Lin questioned. "Wouldn't a direct call suffice? Why have someone as esteemed as you come personally?" Suddenly, Xiao Lin narrowed his eyes. "How did you know I was here?"

"Dragon Soul's information network isn't lacking; finding someone is still possible." Hua Qingyi chuckled twice, a mischievous grin hinting at something hidden.

"Night Eagle has returned?" Xiao Lin raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm, and brought back Moth's head."

"You drive ahead, I'll follow."

"No, I want to ride in your car and drive it too." Hua Qingyi threw the car keys inside, then slammed the door shut. The sports car beeped. "Car keys are inside."

"You drive!" Throwing the keys to Hua Qingyi, Xiao Lin went straight to the passenger seat. "How's Sister Lian lately?"

"Eating and sleeping well, just complaining about boredom, always sparring with me." Hua Qingyi hit the gas enthusiastically, the pleasant engine sound getting him excited. "I want to modify my old car too."

"Bro, if your car's still considered old, then I might as well jump into the Yangtze River." Xiao Lin rolled his eyes and watched the rearview mirror.

"There's no comparison. Your car costs more than a million more than my BMW." Skillfully navigating through the crowded roads, playing a drama of life and death escapade.

Xiao Lin instinctively grabbed the handle, not sharing Hua Qingyi's thrill for danger. The more congested the traffic, the more he liked to show off his driving skills; on the highway, he'd rather comply with traffic rules, never exceeding speed limits.

"This car is awesome, bro, introduce me to that master mechanic."

"Absolutely not." If he dared introduce Hua Qingyi to the car service owned by Zimu's brothers, Elder Hua would definitely show up in less than half an hour. Given Hua Qingyi's personality, mixed with those brothers, who knows how far beyond the national limit they'd go with their cars.

"By the way, bro, did something happen between you and Lian?" Hua Qingyi accelerated into a small gap, wedging between two cars, switching from the right lane to the left.

"Uh..."

"Don't lie to me." Hua Qingyi turned to wink at Xiao Lin. "Sister Lian seems radiant recently, nothing like the budding young girl she used to be."

"Isn't that great, it means she's in love." Xiao Lin muttered, gripping the handle tightly. "Don't look at me, look ahead, bro."

"No worries, on roads like this, I could pass through with my eyes closed." In terms of driving skills, he couldn't refute Hua Qingyi; even the most difficult roads were handled with ease. "When did you make it official with Lian?"

"Stop nagging, just drive."

Not denying was tantamount to admitting, and Hua Qingyi wasn't foolish. It was something bound to happen sooner or later.

"I'm not nagging. If I don't nag, what will you do in the future?"

"I want both." As the car stopped at the security checkpoint, Xiao Lin suddenly made a decision, since he couldn't give up either, he would take both. "I'll head up first, wait for me after your training is done."

Lao Long rarely smoked, but at this moment, he had to light one to ease his troubles. The office was almost engulfed in smoke; once this smoker started, he couldn't stop.

Even before entering the office, people along the way were warning Xiao Lin that their boss was in a bad mood today. He'd already taken two packs of cigarettes from logistics, just sent someone to fetch another, and also asked Xiao Lin to bring some up.

"Master!" The door only opened a crack and smoke started billowing out. "Disciple brought you cigarettes."

"Come in, close the door." Lao Long waved to Xiao Lin, his tone tinged with impatience.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Lin put down the cigarettes, shedding his laid-back demeanor. "Has Night Eagle brought bad news?"

Although on the surface, the Middle East issue appeared resolved, those who escaped had vanished without a trace. Moreover, the serum brought back by Chopin was also missing.

"The person you asked me to investigate has started taking action, accepting large-scale performances, touring around the world." Lao Long handed Xiao Lin a document, along with a photo. "When he entered the country earlier, we searched him but didn't find any of those toxic serums you mentioned. However, with these recent mysterious deaths in Europe, we suspect they might be linked to the serum, so I wanted you to come back and discuss it."

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