"What happened?" Lin Xiao asked.

Xiao Shixiong said carefully, "Boss, I just received news that Miss Su's Dantian contains an earth-shattering cultivation. They say that sleeping with her can make one ascend to the heavens in a single step, and now there are quite a few people in Jianghu getting restless!"

Lin Xiao chuckled. He had thought it was something serious, only for it to be this.

"I already know about this!"

Xiao Shixiong let out a sigh of relief. "Boss, it's good that you're aware!"

"Hmm, don't worry, it's not a big deal."

Xiao Shixiong laughed. "Of course I'm not worried. After all, you're no ordinary person. Oh, right, Boss, is Miss Su's bar still packed?"

"Yes, packed to the gills."

"Then I'll go tomorrow!"

"Sure, just come by for a drink when you have time."

"Understood!"

They hung up. To be honest, Lin Xiao was of course happy to have Xiao Shixiong come for a drink. After all, his background was impressive. Having him at the bar would be a show of support for Su Qingning. Still, it wouldn't matter if he didn't come. Anyway, there was practically no one in all of Jinling City who dared to cause trouble at Su Qingning's bar now.

Just after he hung up, Bei Kuang appeared before him.

"Is he dead?" Lin Xiao asked. He was referring to the person who had used a hidden weapon to ambush him when he was escorting Su Qingning and Shao Mei'er to the private room.

Bei Kuang nodded.

"What was his background?"

"One of Yang Fan's underlings."

Just as I'd guessed.

"What about Yang Fan?"

"He's been sent on his way, too."

Lin Xiao smiled. "You're really efficient. I quite like that."

When Yang Fan had left, Lin Xiao hadn't mentioned anything to Bei Kuang or Pei Donglai. The man had already fallen for his trick and wouldn't live long anyway. But unexpectedly, Bei Kuang had been so perceptive as to go ahead and kill him.

A job well done.

Being praised by Lin Xiao, Bei Kuang was inwardly ecstatic. He laughed and said, "Dragon Lord, you flatter me. This is just part of my duty. In the future, feel free to order me around. You can even work me like a beast of burden, no problem!"

Lin Xiao looked at him, amused. "Old man, what exactly did my master say to you? Or what kind of potion did he give you?"

"Dragon Lord, your master didn't actually say anything, nor did he give me any potion. The main thing is, I think you're incredibly impressive, so I wanted to follow you!"

Lin Xiao gave him a thumbs-up. Say what you will, this old man is truly honest.

After some idle chatter, Lin Xiao smiled. "Are you free for lunch tomorrow?"

"Dragon Lord, if there's something you need, just say it!"

"I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Bei Kuang, however, waved his hands repeatedly. "Dragon Lord, that's not right! If anyone's inviting, it should be me inviting you!"

"Stop dawdling. It's decided. I'm treating you to lunch tomorrow!"

"Dragon Lord, how about we have a drink back at the villa tonight after you return?" Bei Kuang suggested.

"You're living in the Hidden Dragon Villa now?"

Bei Kuang nodded. "Yes, Dragon Lord, I bought a house there."

Lin Xiao gave him a thumbs-up. "You're quite well-off, aren't you?"

"I've saved up a bit over the years," Bei Kuang said with a grin.

Lin Xiao chuckled. "Alright, let's have a drink tonight then. What do you like to drink?"

"Dragon Lord, how about I prepare the drinks?"

"Sure!"

After they chatted for a while, the singing at the bar's entrance stopped. The large crowd of fans began to disperse. Of course, some were reluctant to leave and still lingered at the entrance, but their numbers had thinned considerably. The knot of worry in Lin Xiao's chest finally loosened. He had been worried about something happening while the crowd was so large. After all, any incident could have turned into a major one.

It was already past ten o'clock at night when he received the call from Xue Chongshan. Lin Xiao was in the security room sipping tea. Seeing it was Xue Chongshan calling, he answered.

"Kid, tomorrow is the day of our three-day agreement. Do you remember?" Xue Chongshan's incredibly grim voice came through the phone.

The "three-day agreement" Xue Chongshan mentioned was from the call he had made to Lin Xiao a few days ago while Lin Xiao was in Jinhai City. They had agreed that after three days, Lin Xiao would personally visit the Xue Family.

Lin Xiao sneered with disdain. "Of course I remember."

"Good that you remember. I'll be waiting for you at the Xue Family's estate tomorrow. If you don't show up, I'll personally lead my men to Jinling City and kill you!"

"Relax, I'll be there. Oh, by the way, here's a friendly piece of advice: order yourself a coffin in advance. When the time comes, I'll personally put you in it."

Xue Chongshan was instantly enraged. If the expert he'd hired wasn't arriving tomorrow, he would want to kill this piece of trash right now.

So arrogant.

"Fine, you brat. I'll remember what you said," Xue Chongshan said through gritted teeth. After dropping that line, he was the first to hang up.

Lin Xiao put his phone away and sneered. "I've never seen someone so eager to die. Xue Chongshan, since you want to test me, this young master will be happy to oblige."

Su Qingning's bar closed at three-thirty in the morning, but she usually left early. Today, however, it was already past midnight, and she still hadn't gone home. There was nothing she could do; Chu Xiangxue and Shao Mei'er hadn't finished drinking yet.

I never would have guessed that these two delicate beauties were actually such heavy drinkers.

Lin Xiao was anxious for Su Qingning to go home and rest. Besides, he still had to administer the antidote for Shen Jingzhe's poison. So, he forcefully ended their gathering.

He left the bar with a procession of five stunningly beautiful women. Lin Xiao handed Pei Yanzi over to Pei Donglai. Pei Yanzi had only drunk a little beer, but her pretty face was already flushed red, giving her an irresistibly charming look. It couldn't be helped; the girl never drank and didn't know how.

Su Qingning hadn't been drinking. As Lin Xiao's wife, she naturally took the passenger seat. The back seat was left for Shen Jingzhe, Chu Xiangxue, and Shao Mei'er, which was perfect since Shen Jingzhe could look after the two drunkards.

As they were speeding along the road back to the villa, Shao Mei'er, who was sitting in the middle, suddenly leaned her head forward.

"Master, let me tell you a secret!" she said with a flirtatious smile. It seemed she wasn't that drunk yet. If she were really wasted, she would definitely be calling him 'Stinky Dad'.

"What secret?" Lin Xiao asked casually.

Shao Mei'er asked with a grin, "Do you know what Jing Zhe looks like?"

Of course, Lin Xiao had seen the face beneath Shen Jingzhe's veil. But he didn't dare admit it.

For one, Shen Jingzhe had been furious about it at the time. More importantly, Su Qingning was sitting right next to him. Praising another woman's looks in front of his own wife was a suicidal act, and Lin Xiao wasn't that stupid.

"I don't. What does she look like?"

Just as Shao Mei'er was about to speak, Chu Xiangxue suddenly squeezed forward too. She smiled and said, "I know, I know! She's gorgeous, absolutely nation-toppling!"

Shao Mei'er nodded vigorously. "That's right, nation-toppling! But Lin Xiao, that's not the secret I wanted to tell you!"

"Then what is it?"

Before Shao Mei'er could speak, Shen Jingzhe, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Mei'er, you're drunk."

"Nonsense! I am not drunk! Test me! Ask me what one plus one equals, and I promise I won't say it's three!"

"I think you should rest for a while," Shen Jingzhe responded. Her voice was still cold, but it was much kinder than how she spoke to Lin Xiao.

Shao Mei'er struggled for a moment. "I'm not tired! I want to talk to the Master!" Then, she patted Lin Xiao's shoulder. "Lin Xiao, do... do you know why Jing Zhe wears a veil?"

"Simple. Because she's beautiful," Lin Xiao laughed.

Su Qingning, who had been silent all along, suddenly said, "No."

Shao Mei'er smiled flirtatiously. "That's right, it's not. Not because she's beautiful." She was definitely drunk; her words were clearly slurred.

"Then why?" Lin Xiao asked curiously.

Before Shao Mei'er could answer, Shen Jingzhe said again, "Mei'er, you really are drunk. Just rest a bit and let Lin Xiao drive." As she spoke, Shen Jingzhe forcefully pulled Shao Mei'er back into her seat.

"I know, too," Chu Xiangxue suddenly raised her hand. "It's because Jing Zhe's master told her to. As for why her master made her do that, it's because..."

Just as she reached that point, Shen Jingzhe grew anxious. She was about to speak when Lin Xiao suddenly slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to a screeching halt.

"Wh-why did we stop?" Shao Mei'er stammered.

Lin Xiao didn't answer. His gaze was fixed on the middle-aged man blocking their path.

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