A hand rose and a knife fell. Another head rolled onto the ground. Its owner's eyes were as wide as saucers—yet another who died unable to rest in peace.

Lin Xiao watched the scene expressionlessly. Since the dead were all from the Cherry Blossom Country, he naturally felt nothing.

Xiang Nai, however, was thoroughly enjoying herself. She had dispatched all five of them in less than three minutes without even blinking. Her level of ruthlessness impressed even Lin Xiao.

After handling everything, Xiang Nai's gaze turned toward Lin Xiao. He could see excitement, delight, and even a hint of someone fishing for a compliment in her eyes.

Their eyes met. Under Lin Xiao's watchful gaze, Xiang Nai knelt before him.

"Master, did I do a satisfactory job?"

"So-so," Lin Xiao said indifferently.

A flash of disappointment crossed Xiang Nai's eyes, but she raised her voice. "Master, I will continue to work hard!"

Lin Xiao nudged her head with his foot to show his acknowledgment, just as a master might treat his puppy. This clearly humiliating gesture, however, sent Xiang Nai into a burst of excitement.

She brandished her tiny fists, saying enthusiastically, "Master, I won't let you down! I'll continue to hunt down the trash who try to steal your things!"

"Good. There were sixteen of you to start with. We've already taken down seven, which means there are eight enemies left. We need to find them, and fast."

"Understood!"

As she spoke, Xiang Nai's hands trembled as she offered a bank card to Lin Xiao. "Master," she explained, "this card contains all the money I've saved up since I was young, a total of two hundred million dollars. Now, I present it to you!"

"I appreciate the thought, but you've just arrived and will have many expenses. You should keep it for yourself."

Xiang Nai's eyes instantly reddened with emotion. "Master, you're too kind to me. I will work even harder to repay the kindness you've shown me!"

Lin Xiao was somewhat at a loss for words. He wasn't sure whether to credit his good luck or to conclude that this girl truly had a talent for playing the dog. But none of that mattered. The important thing was that with Xiang Nai, this turncoat, facing the entire Dragon Slaying Plan in the future would be much easier. This was the most important reason he had spared her life last night.

After some idle chatter with Xiang Nai, Lin Xiao saw it was getting late and prepared to leave.

Xiang Nai said thoughtfully, "Master, you go ahead. I'll take care of things here."

"Alright."

Lin Xiao waved his hand and departed.

After watching Lin Xiao leave, Xiang Nai turned back into the abandoned factory. Suddenly, a dark figure appeared out of thin air, kneeling respectfully before her.

"Master, it pains me to see you demean yourself like this!"

The Xiang Nai who had been as submissive as a dog before Lin Xiao now seemed like a completely different person. Her eyes became terribly sharp, like the edge of a blade.

"What do you know?" she began. "This man is the Kyushu Dragon Master. I'm degrading myself now to gain his trust. It may look like I'm his dog, but in reality, I'm slowly seducing him, making him trust me completely. When the time comes, I will deliver the fatal blow!"

"But you are not only a princess of the Cherry Blossom Country but also the Holy Maiden of our Amaterasu Association! Our association is extraordinary. Even if he is the Dragon Lord, he isn't worthy of you debasing yourself like this for him!"

"Enough. I have my own plans," Xiang Nai said coldly. The temperature in the factory instantly plunged to freezing.

The man in the shadows immediately fell silent and then vanished.

Looking at the corpses scattered on the ground, Xiang Nai smiled to herself.

"Lin Xiao, I hope you can still smile when you discover the truth!

"You treat me like a dog now, but one day, I will make you pay a hundredfold for today's humiliation!"

As she spoke, Xiang Nai suddenly removed her mask, revealing a face so enchanting it could captivate any heart.

If Lin Xiao had been there, he would have marveled at the Creator's masterpiece. But Lin Xiao wasn't there. He was already on his way back to the bar.

To Lin Xiao, everything that had just happened in the abandoned factory was like a single drop of water on a calm sea. It created no ripples and stirred no emotions within him. He couldn't even recall what those people looked like. It wasn't that his memory was poor; it was simply that they were far too insignificant to him.

As he was nearing the bar, he received a call from Xiao Shixiong.

"Boss, is Miss Su's bar reopening today?"

Lin Xiao chuckled. "You're quite well-informed."

"Boss, can I book the whole bar for the evening?" Xiao Shixiong asked cautiously.

"Xiao Shixiong, I know what you're thinking, but there's no need. If you have time tonight, come for a drink. Oh, and by the way, order some floral baskets for me. I'm her husband. It wouldn't be right if I didn't send flowers for my wife's grand reopening."

Lin Xiao knew that the incident with Bai Bufan had left Xiao Shixiong rattled, but as far as he was concerned, the past was the past. Besides, it wasn't Xiao Shixiong's fault.

"Understood, Boss. Don't worry, I'll be there on time tonight!"

Lin Xiao acknowledged, and they hung up.

By the time he returned to the bar, it was already noon. He went straight to Su Qingning's office. There was someone inside with her—an exceptionally young man who was handsome and carried himself with a distinguished air. His every move exuded the grace of a gentleman.

Lin Xiao's sudden entrance startled both Su Qingning and the young man.

Seeing that Su Qingning had company, Lin Xiao smiled. "Oh, you have a guest. Sorry for interrupting, I'll come back later."

As he was about to retreat, Su Qingning spoke up. "Hubby, wait a moment."

Lin Xiao stopped. Just as he was about to say something, Su Qingning continued, "Hubby, this is Yang Fan. He's applying for the bar manager position. Yang Fan, this is my husband, Lin Xiao."

Su Qingning made the introduction with confident and natural ease.

Yang Fan smiled. "Oh, so you're President Su's husband. Hello, my name is Yang Fan."

Lin Xiao nodded. "Hello, I'm Lin Xiao."

The two men shook hands.

"Yang Fan, let's leave it there for today," Su Qingning said.

Yang Fan nodded. "President Su, when can I start?"

"You can start today," she replied.

Yang Fan smiled. "Alright, President Su. Then I'll officially start today. Please, you two carry on. I'll go get acquainted with the bar."

Su Qingning nodded. Yang Fan gave a slight bow, smiled at Lin Xiao, and then turned to leave the office.

"Lunch?" Lin Xiao asked, pulling Su Qingning into his arms with a grin.

"I'm not hungry," Su Qingning said.

"No way. You have to eat even if you're not hungry. Tonight's going to be a tough battle, and you won't last without a full stomach."

"Then what would you like to eat?" she asked.

"I want to eat you."

Su Qingning's cheeks flushed. "Stop it! Be serious."

"Alright, then a kiss should be fine, right?"

Before Su Qingning could reply, Lin Xiao had already sealed her lips with his.

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