Bai Chenglong was so startled by Lin Xiao's "Wait a moment" that he nearly collapsed. For some reason, he wasn't just terrified of seeing Lin Xiao anymore; even the sound of his voice filled him with dread.

He slowly turned around and asked tremblingly, "Is... is there anything else?"

"Take Bai Chengfeng with you," Lin Xiao said coldly.

Bai Chenglong froze for a moment before quickly bending down to pick up Bai Chengfeng's body. He then hurried out of the security room without a backward glance.

Pei Donglai immediately started cleaning the blood that had splattered from Bai Chengfeng. Meanwhile, Lin Xiao made a call to Xiao Shixiong.

Xiao Shixiong answered instantly. "Boss, your orders?"

"Bai Chengfeng is dead, and Bai Chenglong is severing ties with the Bai Family. It's time to move against them," Lin Xiao stated, his tone remarkably calm.

But to Xiao Shixiong, the words struck like a clap of thunder.

Bai Chengfeng's death was trivial. But Bai Chenglong was the Soldier King of the Western Region Military District, backed by the entire command. For him to now draw a line with the Bai Family... what did that mean? It meant Lin Xiao had definitely made a move. Forcing the esteemed Soldier King of the Western Region Military District to sever ties with his own family was no simple feat.

Does that mean Lin Xiao single-handedly confronted the entire Western Region Military District? And won? In that case, his background couldn't be as simple as being the Young Master of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion.

"Boss, rest assured, I'll handle this immediately!"

Lin Xiao grunted in acknowledgment. "Show no mercy."

"Understood!"

Lin Xiao hung up. Pei Donglai was fast; he had already cleaned the security room until it was spotless.

"Captain, what else do you need me to do?" Pei Donglai asked respectfully.

Lin Xiao suddenly asked, "Are you upset about what happened to Bai Chenglong?"

Pei Donglai was stunned for a moment, then shook his head. "I'm just a little heartbroken. He was actually very talented; otherwise, he couldn't have become the Soldier King of the Western Region Military District in such a short time. He should have had a much brighter future, but unfortunately, he grew arrogant. If he had just stuck to the plan I laid out for him, in ten years—or maybe even less—he could have easily become the new War God of the Western Region Military District."

Pei Donglai's voice was even, but it was filled with regret.

Lin Xiao nodded. "He chose his own path. He has no one to blame but himself."

Pei Donglai grunted in agreement.

"Your identity has been exposed, so I'm afraid a lot of people will be looking for you. What now? Do you want to go back to the military?"

Pei Donglai shook his head and said with great seriousness, "Captain, I actually think it's great working with you. As for the military, I don't want to go back for now. But if you want me to, I will."

Lin Xiao smiled. "I won't interfere in your life. It's your path to walk. If you want to go back, go back. If you want to stay, stay. Whatever you decide, I'll support you."

Pei Donglai looked at Lin Xiao gratefully. "Thank you, Captain!"

"Alright, enough of this sentimental stuff. Focus your efforts on the bar renovation."

"Don't worry, Captain, I will!"

"Okay, get to it."

Pei Donglai acknowledged the order and left the security room.

Lin Xiao called Su Qingning. He hadn't seen her for a few hours, and to his surprise, he found himself actually missing her. The call went unanswered.

Lin Xiao then called Shao Mei'er. After a few rings, she picked up.

"Stinky Daddy, you miss me?" Shao Mei'er's seductive voice purred through the phone.

"Where are you guys?"

"Stinky Daddy, you're coming over?" Shao Mei'er asked, sounding delighted.

"Mhm, I miss my wife. I'm coming to see her."

"Hmph, you play favorites. Even though I'm just a concubine, I'm still your girl. How come you never miss me?" Shao Mei'er pouted.

Lin Xiao laughed and scolded, "Stop flirting and give me the address!"

Pfft. Shao Mei'er broke into a seductive giggle. She was leaning lazily against a wall, her foxy face exuding a tantalizing charm.

"Stinky Daddy, I just want to flirt with you, can't I? Besides, you're the only one I ever want to flirt with."

Lin Xiao was speechless. Honestly, if he hadn't met Su Qingning first, slept with her, and left a part of his cultivation inside her body, Lin Xiao wasn't sure he could resist this woman's allure. The lethal charm of Jinling City's number one stunner was no joke.

"Alright, enough playing around. Send me the address."

"Okay, I'll send it to you right away!"

Lin Xiao hung up. When he arrived at the beauty salon, he spotted Shao Mei'er standing at the entrance. She was clearly waiting for him.

The moment he stepped out of the car, Shao Mei'er threw herself into his arms. An alluring fragrance washed over him, along with the press of her impressive peaks. Lin Xiao's heart hammered in his chest and he instinctively tried to push her away, but Shao Mei'er only hugged him tighter.

"Stinky Daddy, just let me hug you for a little bit! It's been so long!"

"Damn it, we're just friends! What are you doing hugging me like this? Besides, my wife will get angry if she sees this, and I don't want to upset her."

Shao Mei'er lifted her head, her watery, enchanting eyes looking at him pitifully. "Stinky Daddy, you have the heart to make me sad?"

"Do you even have a heart?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

"Of course, I do! If you don't believe me, you can feel for yourself!" As she spoke, she grabbed Lin Xiao's hand and guided it toward her chest.

Lin Xiao's senses flared. Damn it all, this wasn't about feeling her heart; she was making him touch her magnificent peaks.

Lin Xiao yanked his hand back and pushed her away.

"Shao Mei'er, you're such a pervert," Lin Xiao said. "Come on, take me to my wife."

Shao Mei'er just giggled, looping her arm through his and leading him into the salon. The salon's decor was quite upscale.

"You own this place?" Lin Xiao asked.

Shao Mei'er nodded with a smile. "Yep. I already gave The Madam a membership card. She can come whenever she wants, free of charge."

She looked at Lin Xiao, practically begging for praise, but he pointedly ignored her.

Shao Mei'er quickly led him to a private room. Su Qingning was lying on a bed while a sweet-faced girl massaged her head.

The moment she saw Lin Xiao, Su Qingning froze, and an inexplicable joy bloomed in her heart. But all she said, feigning indifference, was, "What are you doing here?"

"I missed my wife, so I came to see her," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Su Qingning huffed playfully. "Hmph, smooth talker."

Lin Xiao waved a hand at the girl giving the massage, and she quickly excused herself. Seeing this, Shao Mei'er also slipped out with a smile.

Lin Xiao walked over to Su Qingning's side. She instinctively started to sit up, but Lin Xiao was faster, gently resting a hand on her head before she could move.

"Don't move. Let your husband give you a massage."

"No!"

"Be good. My massage skills are pretty decent, you know. Just let me try."

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