Lin Xiao's expression turned solemn, and a flash of surprise appeared in Su Qingning's eyes as well.

"Qingning, stay put. I'll go check on the situation!"

"I'll go with you!" Su Qing said hurriedly.

"No, you just stay here in the room. If something does happen, you can call the police."

The main reason he didn't want her to go was that he had no idea what was going on downstairs. If there was some unknown danger, things could get ugly. Although Lin Xiao was confident in his cultivation, after witnessing Bei Kuang's monstrous strength today, he could no longer be certain he could protect Su Qingning.

After hearing his words, Su Qingning thought for a moment before nodding. "Husband, be careful!"

Lin Xiao smiled. "Don't worry!"

As he spoke, Lin Xiao left the room and hurried downstairs.

Shao Mei'er was standing in the living room in a panic. She had clearly just finished bathing and was wearing a sexy, pink nightgown. The dress was extremely short, barely covering her backside, and her long, beautiful legs were shamelessly exposed. Coupled with the exceptionally seductive aura she exuded, she was as tempting as a ripe peach, making one feel an irresistible urge to take a bite.

The moment Lin Xiao got downstairs, Shao Mei'er rushed into his arms. An alluring fragrance washed over him. But the deadliest part was that her long legs instinctively wrapped around his waist.

Damn it.

Lin Xiao was completely aroused by her actions. He was a young man in his prime, and his desire for women was far stronger than that of an average man. In an instant, a savage, carnal energy surged through him.

I really want to throw her to the ground, but seeing how terrified she looks, I'd better not.

He was about to ask her what had happened when Shao Mei'er clung to him tightly and cooed, "Stinky Daddy, I'm scared!"

Her voice was as seductive as ever. She was supposedly expressing fear, but to my ears, it sounded like she was just trying to be provocative.

Suppressing the turmoil within him, Lin Xiao asked, "What happened?"

"Stinky Daddy, there's… there's someone in the villa!" Shao Mei'er said, her voice trembling.

Lin Xiao's expression grew serious. This was no small matter.

"Where?"

"In… in the courtyard," Shao Mei'er said. "I had just finished my shower and was lying in bed. I happened to glance outside and saw a dark figure flash by."

"Stay here, don't move. I'll go take a look," Lin Xiao said gravely.

But Shao Mei'er looked terrified and said, "But Stinky Daddy, I'm scared. Why don't you… carry me while you go look?"

"Stop fooling around. Go find Qingning first. I'm going to see what's really going on."

Seeing how serious his tone was, Shao Mei'er could only pout coquettishly and say, "Alright, then."

Lin Xiao released her and rushed out into the villa's courtyard.

The villa's courtyard was vast. It was filled with pavilions, small bridges over flowing streams, and countless varieties of expensive trees—a perfect place for someone to hide. What puzzled Lin Xiao, however, was that with his current level of cultivation, he should have definitely noticed if an ordinary person had entered the villa. After all, his power was no joke.

The night was bright as snow, and the courtyard was dead silent.

Instead of searching immediately, Lin Xiao held his breath and focused his senses. After all, even the most elite masters had to breathe. If someone were breathing, he would be able to sense them. But after sensing for quite a while, he still couldn't detect anyone's presence.

Nevertheless, for the safety of the two women, Lin Xiao began to search the courtyard. The search yielded no results, so he turned and went back inside the villa.

Shao Mei'er was still in the living room. "Stinky Daddy, what did you find?"

"There's no one," Lin Xiao said, shaking his head.

"Then I probably just saw things!"

"Maybe. Anyway, it's getting late. You should get some rest."

"Stinky Daddy, I'm still scared. Can you hold me again?" Shao Mei'er asked coquettishly.

"In your dreams. Go to sleep," Lin Xiao retorted before turning and heading upstairs.

Shao Mei'er watched his retreating back, a foxy smile suddenly tugging at the corners of her lips.

Stinky Daddy, next time I'll dress even more daringly—or better yet, wear nothing at all. I refuse to believe I can't seduce you!

Back in the room, Su Qingning was waiting anxiously. When she saw Lin Xiao return, she quickly asked, "Husband, what happened?"

"Oh, it was nothing. Shao Mei'er said she saw someone in the courtyard."

Su Qingning was startled, her expression instantly growing tense.

Lin Xiao quickly explained, "Honey, don't worry. I checked, and there was no sign of anyone. She probably just saw a tree and mistook it for a person."

Su Qingning breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Xiao smiled and asked, "Are you going to take a shower today?"

Su Qingning nodded.

"Alright, you go ahead. I'll step out."

Su Qingning looked at Lin Xiao with gratitude. Although they hadn't known each other long, they had been through a lot together over the past few days, and she had developed a budding trust in him. She knew that while he often said outrageous things, he wasn't a truly lecherous person. In other words, even if he stayed in the room, he would never peep at her while she showered. Yet here he was, actively giving her privacy to avoid any awkwardness or discomfort on her part. Naturally, her heart filled with gratitude.

After waiting outside the room for half an hour, Su Qingning finally finished her shower.

She was already in bed, wrapped up tightly in the blankets. Seeing her bundled up like a cocoon, Lin Xiao chuckled and asked, "Wife, are you tired today?"

Su Qingning nodded. She had nearly been kidnapped today and was mentally and physically exhausted.

"In that case, do you need a massage? My technique is pretty good, you know!"

"Hmph! Don't think I don't know you're just trying to take advantage of me!" Su Qingning retorted coquettishly.

Lin Xiao replied with a straight face, "Wife, you've misunderstood. I genuinely just want to give you a massage, but as you know, massages require skin-to-skin contact!"

Su Qingning just snorted. Seeing that she was ignoring him, Lin Xiao had no choice but to give up.

「The night passed quietly.」

When he woke up the next day, Su Qingning was already gone. As soon as Lin Xiao got downstairs, he heard the clatter of pots and pans from the kitchen.

Is Su Qingning making breakfast again?

He glanced in from the kitchen doorway and saw that she was, indeed, cooking. Her graceful figure moved back and forth, and the sunlight spilling over her made her seem radiant and charming. Lin Xiao found himself watching, mesmerized.

Just then, his phone suddenly rang. The call was from Pei Donglai. Lin Xiao answered it immediately.

Pei Donglai's grim voice came through the receiver. "Captain, we have a problem!"

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