In fact, even if Shen Jingzhe hadn't warned him, Lin Xiao had already spotted the dangerous-looking gun muzzle. After all, he had been keeping a close watch on the van ever since Shen Jingzhe told him to. Though he chatted and flirted with Su Qingning, he never let his guard down for a moment.

The instant the muzzle appeared, Lin Xiao slammed on the brakes. The two vehicles, which had been driving side-by-side, were suddenly separated by a distance of five or six meters. A bullet, glinting coldly, zipped past the front of Lin Xiao's car. If he hadn't noticed, that bullet would have struck him squarely in the head.

Su Qingning had no idea what had just happened. She was momentarily stunned by Shen Jingzhe's sudden cry of "Lin Xiao, be careful!" and had subconsciously turned to look at her. In that moment, the bullet flew past the window, completely unseen.

"Jing Zhe, what is it?" Su Qingning asked curiously.

"Oh, it's nothing," Shen Jingzhe replied. "I thought Lin Xiao was about to crash into that other car!"

Su Qingning laughed. "Don't worry, that scoundrel's driving skills are pretty good. I've experienced them myself."

Shen Jingzhe nodded. In the time it took them to speak, the van also slammed on its brakes, once again pulling up parallel to Lin Xiao's car.

Discreetly, Lin Xiao glanced over and saw the dark muzzle still aimed directly at him. This time, he saw the gunman. He was a man in his thirties with an unremarkable face, but his eyes blazed with a terrifying killing intent. As Lin Xiao looked at him, the man met his gaze. A wicked smirk spread across the man's lips, and he provocatively made a throat-slitting gesture.

Lin Xiao sneered silently. "Honey," he said with a grin, "it's been a while since I've given you a real thrill. Sit tight, because today you're in for a ride!"

Without waiting for Su Qingning to react, just as the gunman fired again, the car rocketed forward. The bullet grazed the rear bumper. Luckily, there were no other vehicles next to them, or it would have been a disaster.

The powerful acceleration pressed the seatbelt tightly against Su Qingning's body, accentuating her full figure. Under normal circumstances, Lin Xiao would never miss such a golden opportunity, but the situation was critical. This was no time for fooling around.

Su Qingning cried out in surprise.

"Don't be afraid!" Lin Xiao said with a smile.

Her panicked heart instantly calmed. Su Qingning didn't know why, but Lin Xiao's words always seemed to hold a magical power over her, mysteriously setting her mind at ease.

The van, clearly furious, gave chase frantically. Lin Xiao glanced at it in the rearview mirror, a cold sneer on his face.

If Su Qingning wasn't in the car, if I wasn't worried for her safety, I would have stopped and dealt with them long ago. I never would have let them get away with being so brazen as to fire twice.

The pursuit was frantic, but unfortunately for them, their target was Lin Xiao. He didn't particularly enjoy driving, but that didn't mean he was bad at it. In fact, Lin Xiao had honed his skills on the treacherous roads of the Kunlun Mountains, a place far more challenging than this. With his unparalleled skill, he drove the large G-Wagon as if the road were empty. It moved like a flood dragon entering the sea, its agility leaving the pursuing van in utter despair.

After several near-collisions with other cars, the pursuers finally gave up in frustration. They could only watch helplessly as Lin Xiao's car vanished without a trace.

Safely back at the villa, Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. Su Qingning, completely oblivious to what had actually happened, was in high spirits.

"Lin Xiao, what do you want for lunch?" she asked. When she spoke to him now, her initial coldness was long gone, replaced by a tone tinged with sweetness.

Lin Xiao smiled. "Honey, what would you like to eat?"

"I'm good with anything!"

"Me too!"

"Then I'll cook for you myself!" Su Qingning said with a smile.

"Great! I love your cooking the most."

This wasn't just flattery. Lin Xiao truly enjoyed her food. Although her culinary skills couldn't compare to the head chef at Chunyu Pavilion, her dishes had a wonderful, home-cooked flavor that he loved.

"Then you rest for a bit. I'll go get started!"

"Need any help?" Lin Xiao asked with a laugh.

"No, you must be tired. Get some rest!"

"Alright then. Today, I'll just be a lazy, handsome man who just wants to eat!"

PFFT.

His words made Su Qingning giggle. Her breathtakingly beautiful face instantly lit up with a radiant glow. Her peach-blossom eyes, in particular, seemed to sparkle as if countless stars had just exploded within them, a beauty that could make a heart tremble.

After watching Su Qingning enter the kitchen, Shen Jingzhe's voice suddenly turned cold. "Are you busy?"

"What is it? Something on your mind?"

Shen Jingzhe nodded. She wasn't an ordinary person. Anything she brought up was bound to be important.

"Let's go talk in the pavilion."

Shen Jingzhe agreed. The two of them walked out to the pavilion, one after the other.

"Alright, spit it out. What's going on?"

Shen Jingzhe glanced toward the villa where Su Qingning was busy in the kitchen. "I never realized you loved Su Qingning so much," she said suddenly.

For some reason, Lin Xiao felt a hint of sourness in her tone. Perhaps it was just his imagination.

"Of course I do. She's my wife!" Lin Xiao laughed.

Shen Jingzhe nodded. "Qing Ning certainly deserves your love. To be honest, even though I haven't spent much time with her, I can tell she's wife material."

"Oh? And what makes you say that?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

"It's nothing, just a gut feeling," Shen Jingzhe said coolly.

Seeing that she didn't want to elaborate, Lin Xiao didn't press her.

"When are you going to recover your cultivation?" Shen Jingzhe asked.

"In a while," Lin Xiao said dejectedly.

How could he not be frustrated? The mere thought that her period still hadn't ended made him want to cry in despair.

"You need to speed things up. After all, Qing Ning is a juicy prize right now. Everyone in the martial world knows about the astonishing power within her Dantian. I'll be straight with you, the bar is a mess. A lot of martial artists have already infiltrated it!"

"I know, but don't worry. I've got it under control."

Shen Jingzhe nodded. "Where did you find Li Shilin?"

"Someone recommended him. Shen Jingzhe, you're beating around the bush. What are you getting at?"

"Was the person who recommended him reliable?" Shen Jingzhe countered.

"Reliable enough. Seriously, what is this all about?"

Shen Jingzhe stared intently at Lin Xiao. "If I told you there's a problem with Li Shilin, would you believe me?"

Lin Xiao was stunned.

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