Luo Xiu didn't speak. He just sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching Lu Nianjiao, waiting for her to continue.

Lu Nianjiao's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she met his gaze. "That mysterious sound from the depths of the sea should be related to a prehistoric civilization," she said slowly. "Somewhere unknown, traces of a prehistoric civilization still remain. The Henghai Battle ten years ago was triggered by that very sound."

"I'd heard that the Henghai Battle was initiated by Sakura Country," Luo Xiu said, his eyelids drooping, "but we weren't actually fighting people. We were fighting mysterious creatures that crawled ashore from the sea."

Lu Nianjiao nodded lightly. "Sakura Country must have mastered some method to control those mysterious creatures."

"So, that's what Second Sister is going to investigate?" Luo Xiu asked.

"If Sakura Country were to completely control this power from a prehistoric civilization, it wouldn't just be a threat to Hua Country, but to the entire world," Lu Nianjiao said.

Luo Xiu was silent for a long while before asking, "When can I leave?"

Lu Nianjiao shook her head gently. "That area of the sea is located at 37° North, a place where the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth is abundant. A Spiritual Energy barrier exists there."

"As far as I know, only the Kun Tribe, who live in the waters near the Secret Realm, can sneak into that sea."

At these words, Luo Xiu couldn't help but think of the Giant Kun he had seen before—Ai Hongye's mount. Its name was Yaya, he recalled.

Lu Nianjiao continued, "If an ordinary person wants to sneak into that sea, they first need an incredibly powerful Physical Body, and they also have to wait for the Moon Tide Siphon."

"How long until the next Moon Tide Siphon?" Luo Xiu asked.

Lu Nianjiao shook her head. "I'm not certain. Sometimes it takes a few months, other times a year, two years, or even longer. But don't worry, I'll notify you the moment it happens."

Luo Xiu nodded, knowing it was useless to be anxious now.

...

After talking for a long time, the two of them left the room. Mu Xueyan, who had been waiting at the door the whole time, watched Lu Nianjiao's strange way of walking, a knowing look on her face.

"Are you finished?"

Lu Nianjiao gave her an apologetic smile. "Sister Xueyan, thank you for waiting."

Mu Xueyan cast a covert glance at Luo Xiu, then her figure flickered and she vanished as if she had evaporated. She didn't want to stay a moment longer, fleeing the awkwardness.

Looking at the spot where Mu Xueyan had just disappeared, Luo Xiu laughed. "You're really something else, getting a Sky List Strong One to act as your personal bodyguard."

Lu Nianjiao grinned. "Not at all. I'm actually her doctor. She follows me because she needs my treatment. Oh, speaking of which, I actually had a fourth reason for coming to see you."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu suddenly had an ominous feeling.

"I can't solve her illness," Lu Nianjiao said gravely. "It requires your touch. I'm not as familiar with the Creation Thirteen Needles as you are."

Luo Xiu's expression changed slightly. Just as I thought. He shrugged. "Since you've put it that way, how can I refuse?"

"Then it's settled! I'll bring her to you when I have time," Lu Nianjiao said cheerfully, hooking her arm through Luo Xiu's. She stood on her tiptoes and planted a sudden, smacking kiss on his cheek.

Luo Xiu let her take advantage of him, a satisfied look on his face. He didn't dodge or flinch, thoroughly enjoying the warm, fragrant sensation.

Lu Nianjiao's large, watery eyes gazed at Luo Xiu with deep meaning. "She's a real beauty, you know. Her body is even hotter than your senior sister's, and she's single."

"I'm not interested," Luo Xiu said, his face a mask of indifference.

"Keep pretending," Lu Nianjiao scoffed. "Don't think I don't know about you and Su Shenyun and Su Hongli," she said, "or what happened on that yacht with those teachers."

He remained expressionless, though inwardly, he was in a complete panic. He quickly seized on the main point and asked, "So, Third Sister, you're also from the Audit Bureau?"

Lu Nianjiao rolled her eyes. "Is that a problem?"

"..."

As they spoke, the two walked out of the courtyard gate. The moment he stepped outside, Luo Xiu saw Duan Chunfeng kneeling there. When Duan Chunfeng saw them, he practically crawled and scrambled over.

"Boss, it was my fault for being so blind! I know I was wrong, please, forgive me—"

Lu Nianjiao smiled faintly, cutting him off.

"Tomorrow morning, I expect to see some news. Something about the head of Duan's Consortium committing suicide by jumping off a building due to bankruptcy."

She said this lightly, but her words sent an icy chill through Duan Chunfeng. His body swayed, and he slumped to his knees, his eyes filled with despair and bitter unwillingness. He knew it was too late for pleas. Having served Lu Nianjiao for so long, he knew her methods all too well!

「The next day.」

Lu Nianjiao woke up in a hotel. Sleepily, she picked up her phone from the nightstand and opened a news app. Sure enough, she saw the news she had predicted yesterday.

Duan Chunfeng, the man in charge of the Henghai-based Duan's Consortium, had committed suicide by jumping from a building due to bankruptcy…

It was a self-fulfilling prophecy.

After a quick glance, she tossed the phone aside and comfortably pillowed her head on Luo Xiu's muscular arm. She turned onto her side, wrapped her arms around his waist, and began stroking his abs. Looking at the several bright red hickies on Luo Xiu's neck, she couldn't help but laugh.

"You little rascal. I never thought you'd grow so tall and strong... To think, you were just a little brat back then. Time really flies."

"..."

Luo Xiu was woken by her muttering, and in a fit of morning temper, he punished her thoroughly once more.

「Three days later.」

For the past three days, Luo Xiu hadn't returned to Feiyun Villa, spending all his time with Lu Nianjiao, sightseeing and enjoying themselves around Henghai Provincial City. It wasn't often they got to meet, so they were making the most of their reunion.

「That day.」

First thing in the morning, Lu Nianjiao mysteriously took Luo Xiu to a luxurious villa.

"Why did you bring me here? Couldn't we just go to a hotel?"

"Oh, you'll see soon enough," she said. "I have a gift for you."

Lu Nianjiao held his hand, leading him toward the garage. As the garage's rolling door ascended, Luo Xiu saw four women in business suits standing neatly in front of a car. The four women bowed in greeting, then stood quietly on either side of the vehicle, their hands clasped before them.

The car was covered with a red silk cloth, so Luo Xiu couldn't see what kind it was, but he could tell from its silhouette that it was a sports car.

"Go on, Little Mule, take a look."

"Is this my gift?" Luo Xiu asked.

As the red silk cloth was pulled away, Luo Xiu's eyes lit up. It was a supercar he had only ever seen online.

The car's paint job was a blend of gold, red, and purple. Despite being strikingly vibrant, it carried a deep sense of mystery, like a lurking beast. Its lines were graceful and fluid, yet they projected an air of dominance.

Lu Nianjiao walked to his side, beaming. "The Apollo IE. The world's first all-carbon-fiber supercar. It's equipped with a 6.3-liter V12 engine and goes from zero to one hundred in just 2.7 seconds. Only ten of these were made, and this is the only one in all of Asia. Now, it's yours."

But Luo Xiu wasn't overly excited. He wasn't that interested in cars; as long as it had four wheels and could get him around, he was happy.

"Thanks, I really like it."

"From now on, you can use this to pick up girls," Lu Nianjiao said. "When you're not using it, you can store it in your Jade Pendant. Also, if you ever see something you want, just call me, and I'll get it for you. It's not like we can spend all our family's money anyway."

Luo Xiu smiled. "Actually, I'd still rather have Second Sister's Giant Kun for a mount."

"Are you asking for a beating?" Lu Nianjiao raised her hand as if to strike him.

Luo Xiu feigned terror and scrambled away, hopping into the driver's seat. He rolled down the window and shot her a wink.

"Let's go, beautiful. How about I take you for a spin?"

Lu Nianjiao moved gracefully, her long, stocking-clad legs carrying her into the passenger seat. "We can go for a spin later," she said. "Now that I've given you your gift, it's time for you to get to work."

Luo Xiu frowned. "What work?"

"Sister Xueyan, of course. She's waiting for you."

Luo Xiu just murmured, "Oh."

"You'll have a perfectly good reason to get your hands on her later," she said with a meaningful wink.

"The thought is a little exciting," Luo Xiu chuckled.

Unexpectedly, Lu Nianjiao's expression changed in an instant. She reached out and viciously pinched his side.

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