"You don't even know what I'm going to do..." Tang Fei pondered as he sized up Tuoba Zhiyin and said, "Yet you seem very confident. Why is that?"

Tang Fei was a suspicious person.

He would ask if he had a question.

If it could be solved, he would solve it; if not, he would leave it until next time.

At least he needed to make clear whether there was an issue with the person or the matter at hand.

"What, isn't the title of Music Genius enough?"

"Not enough." Tang Fei shook his head and pointed at Bai Wuxin, saying, "If it were just the Music Genius, even he wouldn't be able to solve it... let alone the problem we wish to resolve."

Bai Wuxin had advanced to the level of Grandmaster, and he possessed a peerless swordsmanship like the "Broken Sword Style."

Tang Fei didn't know the true strength of Music Genius Tuoba Zhiyin, but he thought it was unlikely that she could defeat his close and intimate brother.

Having a brother felt great.

It wasn't about expecting him to fight and kill for oneself, but rather about enjoying that warm emotional interaction.

You are in me, and I am in you...

The smile in Tuoba Zhiyin's eyes grew thicker, and her tone rose slightly, "What about adding a Worry-Free Palace, Mr. Tang? How about that?"

Tang Fei clapped his hands together gleefully and said, "That would be just perfect. Miss Zhi Yin, I have a big deal I would like to discuss with you."

Worry-Free Palace.

The most top-tier assassin organization in the world.

Tang Fei had dealings with them when he lived in the Old Land; they naturally wanted to eliminate everyone around Phoenix in their pursuit of her.

After arriving at New Star, Tang Fei had been repeatedly targeted by the Worry-Free Palace's assassins.

First, there was Ling Yunxiao, then Xie Pianxian.

His ties with the Worry-Free Palace ran deep.

Now, once he had captured Xie Pianxian alive, she immediately appeared to plead for Xie Pianxian's cause.

What did this indicate?

First, it proved that she had close ties with the Worry-Free Palace.

Second, it proved that she had a close relationship with Xie Pianxian.

Without either of these, she wouldn't have appeared at this time, and to save Xie Pianxian, she exposed her identity and agreed to do something for Tang Fei.

"Then we will definitely have much in common. Perhaps what you need to do is exactly what I desire to do as well?" Tuoba Zhiyin praised Tang Fei's intelligence and wisdom.

She was willing to accept an opponent with a deep strategy, but she did not want to have a teammate as foolish as a pig.

An opponent keeps you vigilant at all times, but a teammate could push you into the fire pit at any moment.

"Shall we talk then?"

"Let's talk."

Tang Fei looked at Xie Pianxian and smilingly asked, "Mr. Xie, won't you invite us to your place for a cup of tea?"

Xie Pianxian glanced at Tang Fei with a resentful look in his eyes and said, "Please do."

He really did not like Tang Fei; the kid had an innocent face, but in reality, he was as malicious as a snake, which was chilling to think about.

Although he was injured by Bai Wuxin, if given the choice, he would rather be friends with someone like Bai Wuxin.

Tang Fei...

He would sell someone out and still help them count their money.

Xie Pianxian invited them quite insincerely and strode ahead, leading the way.

With a tap of his toe on a blooming lotus, he had already landed in the small courtyard in the middle of the Taohua Workshop.

The others followed suit, each displaying their movement technique to land in the courtyard.

No need to open the gate.

After entering the room, Xie Pianxian went to treat his wounds.

His injuries were quite severe, and if not promptly tended, they could cause him serious long-term complications.

The two red-clothed girls brought by Tuoba Zhiyin assumed the role of servants, boiling water for tea and timely offering freshly picked lotus pod fruits for them to eat.

Tang Fei took a lotus pod fruit and peeled it in his hand to eat, savoring the sweet taste and the fragrance of lotus flower.

Tuoba Zhiyin's veil remained on her face, lifting only a corner of her light scarf even when she drank tea.

Tang Fei looked at Tuoba Zhiyin and asked, "Why does Miss Zhi Yin always live behind a mask? Isn't it inconvenient?"

"The girl's face is ugly and unbearable for others to see. So, I have to keep it covered."

"That excuse won't fool anyone. Even though I have never seen Miss Zhi Yin's true face, I know from these few minutes of interaction that you must be a great beauty in this world."

"Oh? How do I compare with Her Highness the Princess?"

"She is the most beautiful in my heart, no one can compare with her," Tang Fei said without hesitation.

"It seems I am still not beautiful enough," Tuoba Zhiyin said, feigning disappointment. "I cannot even catch Director Tang's eye."

"There are many who catch my eye, but few who enter my heart," Tang Fei said. "Miss Zhi Yin still needs to make an effort."

Tuoba Zhiyin looked at Tang Fei with a puzzled expression and said, "If it were someone who doesn't know you, they might think Director Tang has always lived in New Star. They would never guess that you haven't even been here for two years..."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Typical casanova talk, ready at a moment's notice."

"..."

"It seems Miss Zhi Yin is unwilling to take off her veil?"

"Why is Director Tang so obsessed with this?"

"I'm afraid the person I meet today is you, but the next time it could be someone else... After all, I've never seen your true face." Tang Fei said with a chuckle, "By then, can all promises be disregarded?"

Tuoba Zhiyin watched Tang Fei with a blend of laughter and helplessness and said, "Doesn't Director Tang have even a shred of trust in people? The name Tuoba Zhiyin... Although it's not that of a formidable person, no one would dare to easily impersonate and misuse it."

She paused, then added, "I would not allow such a thing to happen. I am me. If I wanted to renege, I wouldn't have admitted my true identity to you just now."

"You also know that we who come from the Old Land... In that dog-eat-dog place, what trust can there be? Even the best friends could become one another's food..."

"So, the habit is ingrained; it can't be changed overnight. I ask Miss Zhi Yin for patience."

"The reason I don't wish to lift my veil is perhaps because I haven't waited for that person who would make me want to lift it..." Tuoba Zhiyin blinked at Tang Fei and asked, "Could Director Tang be that person?"

"What do you take me for?" Tang Fei said angrily. "Whether or not you wish to lift your veil is your business, and whether or not I choose to doubt is mine. What does one have to do with the other?"

"It seems Director Tang is a very cautious man."

"Better safe than sorry."

Tuoba Zhiyin suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?"

"Before I state my request, there are some questions I would like to ask you. I hope Miss Zhi Yin can answer them truthfully."

"I will try my best," Tuoba Zhiyin nodded. "But you know, there are rules in our line of work, and some things must remain absolutely confidential. Otherwise, if Wuyou Palace's reputation is damaged, no one will want to work with Wuyou Palace again."

"In that case, how would we poor girls make a living? Will you provide for me?"

"Heh, heh, heh, I have heard that your industry may not do business for three years, but once it does, it thrives for three years... When it comes to making money, a hundred of me combined couldn't match you."

"You are being modest, Director Tang. I have heard that you have many properties to your name, and even Her Highness the Princess handles business for you."

"Is that so? I am unaware of such matters," Tang Fei feigned surprise.

But he was genuinely astonished in his heart.

Wuyou Palace, known as the premier assassin organization of the last century, truly has its assets.

Their intelligence capability was indeed formidable, with clear knowledge even of the Royal Family's secrets.

The small businesses that Phoenix managed on his behalf, known to so few people.

Certainly, Wuyou Palace's people must be in the palace, and it's even possible they have informants close to Phoenix.

Tuoba Zhiyin looked at Tang Fei with a serious tone, "Ask away, what does Director Tang wish to know?"

Tang Fei chewed on a lotus seed, the crunching sounds filling the air, "Those people on the Old Land... who chased after Phoenix... were they from Wuyou Palace?"

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