"Do you truly not know, or are you just pretending to be confused!"

Glancing at Song Yaling, Xiaobei said again, "I really don't know!"

"Big idiot! The trouble I'm talking about is their hotels. After those hotels are transferred, isn't it up to me to manage them? Are you going to manage them? You're just going to be a hands-off manager."

After listening to such a detailed description, Xiaobei realized that it was indeed the case.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Xiaobei rubbed his nose and muttered awkwardly, "Well... Sister Song, the capable ones should do more work!"

Giving Xiaobei a sidelong glance, she grumbled angrily, "You just pick the nice words to say."

"Sister Song, since you find it troublesome and don't want them, I'll call them and ask them not to give us any hotels."

Seeing Xiaobei take out his phone, she hurriedly and urgently said, "You little bastard! What are you saying! Who said I don't want them!"

At this moment, Song Yaling was truly anxious!

She knew that she was just saying things out of anger, and she couldn't possibly reject it, because it wasn't just a few thousand!

"That's settled then! Sister Song, from now on, I'll leave the hotel matters to you!"

With a cheerful grin, Xiaobei put his phone back in his pocket while grabbing a washed apple and taking a big bite.

"You little bastard, all you do is be a hands-off manager!"

Seeing Xiaobei's smug look, Song Yaling glared at him again angrily.

Knowing he should comfort her now, Xiaobei said directly, "I have no choice; everyone around me is super capable, so naturally, I can only be a hands-off manager!"

"Hmph!"

Hearing her proud snort, Xiaobei didn't say anything further but instead picked up a knife and began peeling an apple. Soon, a fragrant aroma quickly spread.

"Sister Song, would you like some?"

After peeling it, Xiaobei looked at Song Yaling.

Without saying a word, Song Yaling gently opened her cherry lips.

Understanding Song Yaling's intention, Xiaobei cut it into small pieces and fed them to her bit by bit.

This attentiveness brought a faint smile to Song Yaling's lips...

...

Meanwhile, in a very distant place, there's a misty valley, and within it lies a massive complex of buildings!

In a smaller courtyard, two people sat opposite each other, their expressions as solemn as water.

They wore identical clothes, each embroidered with the character 'Song'!

At this moment, one of the older individuals asked in a deep voice, "Has the matter been investigated? What's the deal with that young Song Shuying?"

Upon hearing this deep inquiry, the other person quickly replied, "Reporting to the elder, the young Song Shuying is already dead!"

"Are you sure?"

As he questioned, a terrifying aura seemed to wash over him...

Feeling this terrifying aura, the slightly younger person shivered, "I'm sure! Song Shuying's sensing token has lost all signal, indicating that he's indeed deceased."

Nodding slowly, the elder spoke indifferently, "Handle this matter carefully, although Song Shuying was young, he was still part of our family. He can't die so ambiguously."

"Yes, I understand, but elder, dealing with this matter has a bit of trouble."

"Trouble? Are you suggesting that the person who dealt with Song Shuying wasn't ordinary?"

"It's not a matter of person; it's a matter of location!"

"Location? Is there a place in this world our Song Family can't reach?"

"It's not here; Song Shuying died in a neighboring small world!"

Upon hearing the explanation, the elder's expression remained stony as he whispered, "A small world? Explain what's going on in detail!"

"Certainly!"

Nodding seriously, the person proceeded to explain thoroughly, "Here's how it is: previously, I surveyed carefully, and it seems the deceased Song Shuying accidentally went to another small world and died there!"

Frowning, the elder of the Song Family sneered coldly, "You're kidding, right? Could the garbage of a small world deal with Song Shuying?"

With a bitter smile, he softly responded, "Elder, I know this sounds absurd, but it's the truth."

"It seems that small world isn't simple! In that case, send a few young people over. Although Song Shuying isn't high-ranked in the family, he was still one of our relatives, and we can't let his death be in vain."

"The issue is that the family's three-year trial is approaching, and all young people are gearing up, so none of them would be willing to go to that small world right now."

"Indeed, the timing isn't quite right!"

Seeing the elder start to ponder, the person hesitated before speaking, "Perhaps we should postpone this matter slightly?"

"Postpone? Absolutely not! Delaying might lead to unforeseen changes, so we need to act quickly."

"What can we do then? Are we going to send a genuine family expert to that small world? If we do, the small world might collapse completely, and the person we send might not come back!"

"I am aware of that too! I'm currently considering the right candidate!"

Frowning slightly, the Song Family elder contemplated seriously.

Soon, a faint sharpness flashed in his eyes.

At that instant, he looked at the people before him and spoke in a deep voice, "I recall there's a young family member who, due to excess slaughter, was confined to the Dark Domain, right?"

"Yes, he is very gifted but previously caused significant trouble, so the family decided to confine him for a while to temper his character; otherwise, he'd cause great issues sooner or later."

"Alright, let's go and see him together!"

"This... Elder, are you planning to have him go?"

"He's a criminal and can't participate in the family's trial, so it's not inappropriate for him to execute a task, right?"

"But it's best not to have him go because he might engage in excessive slaughter."

"What does that matter? It's a small world; even if he massacres, who would know!"

"This... that's true!"

After thinking carefully for a while, the person slowly nodded.

Out of sight, out of mind!

Right now, there's no need to overthink; the real concern lies with those in the small world.

...

Once he comprehended, the elder squinted his eyes, "Alright, let's go have a look!"

"Understood!"

With that, they quickly headed towards the family's Dark Domain!

The so-called Dark Domain is actually the family's prison.

Those who've made mistakes are eventually confined here, and the young man who engaged in excessive slaughter is no exception.

"What a despised place indeed!"

Passing through the thick stone gate, they arrived at a cold, damp cave.

In the dim light of the stone wall, they walked one after another forward; their shadows stretched long, making their figures appear particularly sinister.

After a few steps, the elder lowered his pace and asked softly, "Are you nervous?"

With some embarrassment, he nodded, "A little!"

The elder moved his shoulders and responded frankly, "No need to be nervous; although many are imprisoned here, they're all very obedient and don't dare do anything!"

"Really, elder?"

"Indeed! Anyone who dares act foolishly will quickly face the family's Guard, so nobody truly dares push their luck. After all, one life is all you get!"

"I've heard that before, but standing here, feeling the aura here, it's hard to suppress the panic."

"Visit a few more times, and it'll get better. By the way, on which level is the young man who excessively slaughtered located?"

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