Lin Tian walked into the Ladies' Boutique. The women who were selecting lingerie suddenly saw a man enter and showed expressions of wariness and embarrassment. However, upon realizing he was a tall, handsome guy, their expressions shifted.

One woman dressed as a noblewoman even purposely lifted her head and pushed her chest forward, comparing her towering bosom to the lingerie, her eyes constantly glancing at Lin Tian.

Lin Tian remained focused, and calmly approached the counter: "Miss, may I ask if your boss, Zi Yan, is here?"

"Are you Mr. Lin?" the attractive staff member asked with a smile.

Lin Tian was surprised and asked, "Do you know me?"

"Mr. Lin has visited the Ladies' Boutique a few times and is a friend of Sister Zi Yan, so of course I recognize you," the attractive staff member replied with a smile.

"Oh, that's perfect. I have some business with Zi Yan," Lin Tian said.

"Mr. Lin, it's unfortunate that Sister Zi Yan isn't at the Ladies' Boutique. She went to Jinghua City the last time and hasn't come back yet," the attractive staff member replied.

Lin Tian slightly raised an eyebrow, not expecting Zi Yan not to have returned yet. He said with a hint of disappointment, "Since that's the case, I'll take my leave. If Zi Yan returns in the next few days, could you let her know I'm looking for her?"

"Rest assured, Mr. Lin. I will convey your exact words," the attractive staff member politely replied.

"Thank you," Lin Tian said before leaving the Ladies' Boutique.

After Lin Tian left, many female customers started whispering about him. Even two noblewomen inquired about Lin Tian's information from the attractive staff member, but just then, the elevator doors opened.

A beautiful woman stepped out of the elevator, dressed in an elegant long dress with a well-proportioned figure and captivating charm that could ensnare a man's soul.

The person who walked out of the elevator was, surprisingly, the Zi Yan whom Lin Tian had been searching for!

"Sister Zi Yan, why didn't you meet Mr. Lin?" the attractive staff member asked curiously after dismissing the two noblewomen.

Zi Yan looked at the door for a long time before saying, "I know why my junior brother is looking for me, but I can't say anything, so why meet?"

The attractive staff member blinked, not understanding what Zi Yan meant. Zi Yan had no intention to further explain and continued looking at the door, lost in thought.

Junior brother, I know why you came to see me. It must be to ask about Xuanxuan, but you yourself are caught in tribulations. Some heavenly mechanisms cannot be revealed nor spoken.

Don't blame your senior sister, but I believe my junior brother will overcome misfortune because in my heart, you're someone who doesn't bow to any fate, Zi Yan thought quietly.

At this moment, Lin Tian was already driving towards the Xiao Mansion. He had sought out Zi Yan to ask about the "Imperial Pole Worldly Book." The search for the five great bloodlines seemed too bleak, and the whereabouts of the Shennong Ding were unknown. Perhaps the "Imperial Pole Worldly Book" could provide some enlightenment.

It was unfortunate that Zi Yan was not in Xikou City. Lin Tian thought this might be destiny, but regardless, Lin Tian showed no signs of discouragement. For him, even knowing that destiny cannot be defied, he was determined to go against it.

Returning to the Xiao Mansion, the three women of the Xiao family were sitting in the living room chatting. From afar, they looked more like three sisters. Although Mrs. Xiao appeared somewhat weary, she was still as dazzling and charming as ever.

"Mrs. Xiao, Miss, Second Miss, it's rare to see you three sitting together," Lin Tian said with a smile as he entered the living room.

Seeing Lin Tian return, the three women stood up, each with a different yet similar gaze towards Lin Tian.

"Lin Tian, thanks to you, I might have already been buried. Our family might never have sat together like this. The Xiao family owes you again," Mrs. Xiao said gratefully.

Lin Tian casually sat on the sofa and joked, "It's what I should do. Don't forget, I'm still a bodyguard hired by Mrs. Xiao."

"I heard from Manxue that you haven't had breakfast or lunch since this morning. I've made chicken soup for you, stewing it the whole afternoon. You've worked hard these days; you should replenish your strength," Mrs. Xiao said with care, getting up to personally bring Lin Tian a bowl of chicken soup from the kitchen.

Lin Tian was flattered. Mrs. Xiao had been busy with family affairs for years and probably hadn't been to the kitchen for a very long time. Yet today, she specifically cooked chicken soup.

Sure enough, Xiao Manxuan said, "Mom hasn't been in the kitchen for years. Who would have thought she would cook chicken soup for you? You're more fortunate than us, Lin Tian."

"Really? Looks like I'd better finish the whole bowl," Lin Tian said with a smile, then truly picked up the chicken soup and finished it, soup and meat alike, to the last drop.

Mrs. Xiao watched his ravenous eating style and couldn't help but smile.

"By the way, Lin Tian, weren't you resting with Zhang Lingyu downstairs? Why are you back from outside, and where is Zhang Lingyu?" Miss asked curiously.

"Yeah, where's Sister Yu?" Xiao Manxuan also asked, puzzled.

Lin Tian glanced at the sisters and thought for a moment before deciding not to tell them about what had happened that afternoon. He simply said, "Zhang Lingyu had an emergency at home and already left Xikou City to go back to her hometown."

"She went home?" Xiao Manxuan was quite surprised, while Miss looked at Lin Tian doubtfully, as she noticed something unnatural in his eyes. However, she didn't press further.

"Alright, you two sisters, stop asking questions. Let Lin Tian go rest, and he can come back down for dinner later," Mrs. Xiao said, relieving Lin Tian from the situation.

Regarding Zhang Lingyu's matter, it involved too many secrets, and Lin Tian had nothing further to say nor could he. It wasn't just a matter of his identity; he also had promised Zhang Lingyu that certain forbidden matters couldn't be discussed.

Lin Tian nodded to the mother and daughters and went up to his room. As he reached the second-floor corner, he looked back at Mrs. Xiao downstairs and sighed slightly in his heart.

Back in his room, Lin Tian truly felt exhausted. He lay down and fell asleep immediately. Considering the days in the Netherworld and the previous rescue of Mrs. Xiao, Lin Tian realized he hadn't slept for over a week. It was astonishing to him that he had held out this long.

The sleep was deep and boundless, and Lin Tian dreamed of many things and many people until a knock on the door woke him. He opened his eyes to find the outside bright, and when he checked the time, it was already past eight in the morning—he had slept for over a dozen hours.

The knocking continued, and Lin Tian didn't have time to think too much. He opened the door shirtless, assuming it was Xiao Manxuan, who had seen him like this many times.

But upon opening the door, Lin Tian was stunned. It was not Xiao Manxuan or Miss; it was Mrs. Xiao herself. How come she personally cooked chicken soup and now came personally to wake him up? It seemed a little too much concern.

Upon seeing Lin Tian half-naked, Mrs. Xiao's face turned rosy despite her experience.

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