[Urban Fantasy] Lure the Flower to Sleep (Complete) - 21

Volume 4, Chapter 28: The Tragic Situation of the Li Family
: 9-22 4:51:01 Word Count: 6878

The Li family steward returned and reported, "Master, we've removed over a dozen listening devices and installed several electronic jamming systems. It's absolutely safe now. You can say whatever you want!"
Li Jia glanced at his wife, his two sons Li Junqi and Li Juncheng, his eldest daughter-in-law Ding Ling, and the other members of the Li family. He nodded to the steward, who immediately understood and dismissed the other guards. In this small room, only the Li family's trusted confidants remained, including the steward.
Li Jia's voice was a little hoarse, but still loud. He said slowly and deliberately, "Wake up, everyone. I have something to say."
Several women were woken up by the people next to them. Li Junqi had a thick stubble and bloodshot eyes. He shoved his wife awake with a fierce look, "All you do is sleep! Do you know the sky is falling?! Your old man is in the government. When something happens to our Li family, he doesn't even dare to show his face. Humph!"
Ding Ling assisted Li Junqi, the eldest son of the Li family, in managing half of the Li Group's assets, but she was in charge of almost all the important departments allocated to Li Junqi. Li Junqi was only an honorary director. Therefore, Ding Ling was interrogated by the government commissioner for a relatively long time. She was half-lying on the sofa having a sweet dream when she was suddenly woken up by her husband's angry shouts. She was immediately annoyed, but thinking about the strange dream she had just had—being in bed with that blue-haired man—she had no choice but to swallow her anger. After all, it wasn't the first time she had been scolded. Rubbing her sore eyes, she muttered to herself, "My father is in charge of land management, this isn't his responsibility, so why are you blaming him!"
"Oh ho, you dare to talk back! Is it because our Li family has gotten into trouble that you feel so confident!" Li Junqi had been questioned for several days in a row and was seething with anger. He was looking for someone to vent his anger on, and now he had found his target.
"Shut up!" The patriarch, Li Jia, slammed his fist on the table in anger, a flush rising to his pale face. The butler rushed behind him, massaging his back. "What right do you have to scold Ling'er? Don't think I don't know what you've been doing all day! If it weren't for Ding Ling helping you with the company, those groups you were given would probably have gone bankrupt long ago. What can you do? Besides keeping female celebrities and hanging out with those shady friends at clubs, what else can you do? And you and Ding Ling both graduated from Harvard Business School, huh!"
Li Junqi, assuming Ding Ling had complained, grew even angrier, glaring at her venomously before turning away, panting heavily. Ding Ling shrugged indifferently; she'd seen this expression many times before, and the fear she once felt was gone.
The second young master of the Li family also had his hair in a mess, as if he deliberately didn't bother to comb it. A smile played on his lips, and his lecherous eyes swept over Ding Ling's bare thighs, then stared intently at her unusually plump buttocks encased in her business short skirt before he said, "Dad, don't be angry. My older brother was just nagging a bit; he wasn't really blaming my sister-in-law! It's just that such a big thing suddenly happened to the Li family, and we had no idea what was going on. Anyone would feel aggrieved, wouldn't they? Dad, our Li family is in the real estate business, but how did those weapons end up in our..." "The family estate? And why did Second Uncle confess to his crimes and implicate the gang we were dealing with? And why did he commit suicide? Since Second Uncle has confessed, why is the government still harassing us? What's going on?"
A middle-aged woman, her voice choked with sobs and her eyes red and swollen, replied, "Yes, brother, just tell me, my husband usually manages the real estate business dutifully, how could he admit to smuggling weapons, and in such large quantities? How could he... how could he bear to abandon us and commit suicide in prison?"
"Alas, sister-in-law, please accept my condolences! Second Brother did it for the sake of the Li family! I can't tell you the specific details right now, but he definitely committed suicide to protect the Li family. Don't worry, Sister-in-law, Second Brother's annual income will remain unchanged. I will arrange the children's tuition, living expenses, and future employment in advance. The Li family will not mistreat them." Li Jia sighed and gestured for the woman beside him to comfort her.
"The Li family also has many unavoidable difficulties. We didn't tell you because it's for your own good. Think about it, our Li family has been around for a hundred years. How hard did it take to get to where we are today? Alas, our two good-for-nothing sons are arrogant and cause trouble all day long, ruining the interpersonal relationships that the Li family has worked so hard to build. When it comes to critical moments, no one says a single useful word for the Li family."
“Junqi, Juncheng, even now, don’t you reflect on your actions? Fine, take you, Juncheng, for example. Relying on your petty cleverness, you openly and secretly robbed and seized business from your competitors. There’s nothing wrong with doing that; that’s how our Li family developed. But your methods were too sluggish, leaving countless handles for us to use against you. If I hadn’t sent people to clean up your mess, you would probably be in jail by now. Last time, you caused an even bigger mess, actually conspiring with the Lu family’s fiancée to bring down the Lu family. This time, you did it perfectly, but why did you marry that jinx? Who gave you permission? Not only did you make a fool of yourself, but you also attracted Ghost Sword, who’s been assassinating members of our Li family all day long!”
Li Juncheng retorted, “Who married her? I was just putting on an act with that stupid woman, and she actually believed it. Ghost Sword was just an accident. I thought they had wiped out the small Lu family. Who knew the Lu family had a son studying at the Illusion Sword Sect, and he was quite skilled in martial arts?”
"Shut up, all you do is talk the talk! Then let me ask you again, who did you offend at the Wang family banquet last time?" Li Jia, exasperated by his son's lack of resolve, slammed his hand on the mahogany table, his chest heaving slightly.
Li Juncheng replied without hesitation, "No. I had a great time that day, my brother can vouch for that! Besides, who would dare offend the Li family? They're just petty thieves, I can't be bothered with them."
"Bullshit! Do you think the Li family is a god... cough cough cough... medicine! medicine!" The butler hurriedly pulled out pills from his pocket, took some water, and fed them to Li Jia. Li
Juncheng's mother sighed, signaling to her son with her eyes to stop his reckless arguments, but the second young master Li didn't appreciate it, stubbornly glaring at his father who had just calmed down.
Li Jia glared fiercely at his second son, and with his pent-up aura, Li Juncheng lowered his head in fear, though he remained defiant.
Li Jia gestured for the butler to produce the evidence, then said, "Well, well, you're quite the nobleman, aren't you, Second Young Master Li? Take a look at the photos and see who's in them." He took a stack of photos from the butler and tossed one to Li Juncheng.
"Familiar face. Who's this old man?" Li Juncheng already sensed something was wrong. They'd even produced a photo; they must have found his weakness. "The girl next to him is quite pretty, and she looks familiar too. Oh dear, could it be that you've had a fling with her?"
"You scoundrel! You really know how to flatter yourself! That old man is none other than Lin Zezhong, the president of Fengsheng Bank. The girl next to him is his only granddaughter, Lin Xiaoyou, the future successor of the Lin family, and also related to the Xiao family by marriage. Hmph, familiar face? He's remembered you. He'll go around complaining about how young people are impolite and don't know etiquette at important banquets. And, unfortunately, the person he's talking about is you—Second Young Master Li Juncheng!"
"Do you know the consequences? Not only is Fengsheng Bank pressing for repayment of the Li family's loan, but it has also announced to all its branches that it is prohibited from doing any business with the Li family. Is this just because they are acquaintances? And other groups closely associated with Fengsheng Bank are following suit, severing ties with the Li family. I haven't even had time to investigate this matter or apologize to the Lin family, and this has happened to the Li family. Is this a coincidence? I really hope it's a coincidence, and not that someone is targeting the Li family."
"But the Li family's garage wouldn't explode for no reason. Look at these photos. These photos were anonymously submitted to the newspaper. These photos are a panoramic view of the garage explosion that night, meaning that someone was waiting there and took these photos. From the first car flying into the air to the last car, and the incident at the armory, these photos are clear and detailed. What does this mean? I don't need to spell it out, right? Someone is targeting our Li family, someone is retaliating against something!"
"Look at this photo! This is your silver-gray Thunderbird sports car, cleaved in two with a single stroke. This kind of high-end sports car, capable of withstanding attacks from small artillery and being run over by a small tank, was cut in half like this. Tell me, who did you offend? I've heard that even a master at the Moon Realm level would have a hard time doing this... Good heavens, my little ancestor, think about it, who exactly did you offend? What does this car have to do with the explosion at the Li family's garage? Even a pig-brain should be able to figure that out!"
"Look at this picture of the broken car. It's a cheap car worth tens of thousands of yuan, smashed next to your Thunderbird. Does it have nothing to do with you? Who was the owner of this car? Back then, he was just a third-rate starlet. Look at the entertainment news now, which channel doesn't broadcast news about Su Feifei? Which music channel doesn't play Su Feifei's songs? What does this show? The terrifying ability to make a third-rate starlet famous worldwide in just a few days... Think about it, how many families in Coral Country have that kind of power?"
Li Juncheng was sweating profusely, unable to laugh or be tough anymore. Every picture made it hard for him to breathe. Other family members were also preparing for the worst, similarly oppressed by the terrifying aura.
Li Junqi couldn't hold back any longer and said angrily, "Second brother, who exactly did you offend? Do you remember? Once you figure it out, it's time to give us a good revenge!"
Suddenly, a handsome young man with blue hair flashed into Ding Ling's mind. He was giving a wicked smile, a smile full of mystery and evil. She tensed up inexplicably, a chill running down her spine. She hugged herself, searching for a warm place to lean against, but nothing satisfied her. For some reason, she recalled her encounter in the women's restroom that night—those strong, warm arms, those hard, forceful thrusts. It seemed only in that stormy, intense moment could she find satisfaction and fulfillment.
"Damn it! Still thinking about revenge! Does the Li family have the power now? A few days ago, they were able to recover most of their losses, but the mysterious disappearance of $2.5 billion has wasted our precious time on interrogation. This isn't just about $2.5 billion. Think about it, if that person wanted to, they could easily have transferred all nine billion in liquid assets from the treasury. But they didn't? They left us over six billion. Why?"
Everyone shook their heads, a chill running through them. Only Ding Ling, seemingly bewildered, uttered, "A cat-and-mouse game?"
"Yes, it's most likely a cat-and-mouse game. They've got you cornered, but they're deliberately letting you live a few more days. Our Li Family Group's stock is about to hit its daily limit down. Tell me, can we not intervene? If we don't save the stock market, our Li Family's reputation will be ruined, and we'll never recover, nor will the public trust
us again. But if we intervene, the remaining funds will likely be wasted, and we'll fall right into the enemy's trap." "We'll find our enemies slowly, but now is not the time for revenge. You two boys, remember this. I called you here tonight to discuss the family business. Tomorrow is our last chance. To save it or not, I want to hear your opinions!"
Ding Ling fell silent. She suddenly felt she had encountered such a formidable opponent, so formidable that she couldn't retaliate. The opponent used every opportunity, even the government's interrogation mechanisms, to have the Li Family firmly under their control. The timing of their calculations was flawless; the moment when the Li Family's direct descendants could move freely was precisely the moment when the Li Family's stock market was on the verge of collapse. The choice between saving or not saving the family would be a major headache for the Li family, but Ding Ling seemed to have already foreseen the outcome, so she chose to remain silent.
The two young masters of the Li family were silent because they didn't quite understand the situation; hearing for the first time that their family was facing annihilation was enough to throw them into a panic. Now they knew that saving or not saving would determine the fate of the Li family, but they dared not make a hasty decision.
After some debate, some other capable family members came to the following conclusion: "Considering long-term development, the stock market definitely needs to be saved, otherwise the Li family will not be able to establish itself in Coral Kingdom. But the potential enemies are truly terrifying; doing so would surely fall into their trap. It would be better to simultaneously rescue the market and gather family funds, abandoning secondary industries, and using these funds to intensify the rescue efforts, catching the opponents off guard. As long as we can stabilize the stock market impact and ensure that our main industries remain intact, these losses will be made up for."
These family members were clever as they were, but unfortunately, doing so would fall right into Wang Xiaoyin's trap, accelerating the Li family's demise. The first step was to plunge the Li family into fear and panic; the second step was to cripple their power and acquire their collateral assets at a low price. Now, the Li family members had inadvertently allowed Wang Xiaoyin's two treacherous schemes to combine, which saved Wang Xiaoyin a lot of time.
After listening to their discussion, Li Jia sighed again: "Alas, yes, I've thought of that too. But if we do that, even if the enemy doesn't make a move, we'll secretly lose over a billion. The returns on those collateral assets aren't low either; how can we bear to give them up? Besides, the government is deliberately suppressing the Li family; who would dare to acquire these assets? Even if they did, the price would probably be extremely low!"
As the Li family was discussing the gains and losses, suddenly three men in black appeared in the room, their bodies shrouded in wide robes, silently approaching them. The leader's robe had a red skull embroidered on the chest, while the two behind him had two small red swords embroidered on their chests, crossed together. Their faces were obscured; they seemed shrouded in darkness.
The butler nudged Li Jia's shoulder in alarm, signaling for someone to enter.
"Ah! Divine Envoy?" Li Jia hurriedly stood up from the main seat and bowed to the black-robed leader. "Why are you here at this time? There are government agents monitoring us outside..."
"Hmph, those good-for-nothings can't find our trail, but you bunch of idiots have been eavesdropped on for so long without even realizing it." After saying that, he revealed his pale, ashen palm, with some black flakes on it. "This is what I found at the door, enough to eavesdrop on your conversation. Fortunately, Patriarch Li didn't mention anything about the Divine Cult, otherwise your death wouldn't be enough to atone for your sins!"
Li Jia was sweating profusely, bowing his head and obsequiously agreeing, then asked worriedly, "How did the Divine Envoy know about our conversation? Are there any other listening devices in this room?"
"This divine messenger possesses supernatural abilities and naturally knows your conversation! If there were any listening devices in the room, would I waste my breath talking to you? However, it's strange that these miniature listening devices can only transmit over short distances. I searched the courtyard just now and couldn't find any trace of them. How strange." As the man spoke, he ordered two black-robed guards to check the abnormal fluctuations in the room again to prevent the leakage of secrets.
While the black-robed man was busy and the Li family was terrified, in a corner of the dark courtyard, the air distorted slightly, and a charming, cold laugh came from there: "Hehe, an idiot calls an idiot stupid, and a piece of trash calls others trash. How interesting! Alas, I, Lan Wu, am too clever. How did I think of putting a listening device in Li Jia's pills! Hmm, those human listening devices can't emit frequency fluctuations without a repeater to activate them. Let's see how you investigate. Even if they do emit frequency fluctuations, they can be masked by normal human body fluctuations, so you still won't be able to find them. Divine messenger? Could it be a divine messenger from the Blood God Cult? This is getting more and more interesting. The master will be very happy to know!"
"Xiao Wu, don't get carried away, be careful not to be discovered! The Blood God Cult's envoys aren't easy to deal with. I've heard they practice evil arts that can greatly increase one's power in a short time, and those who become envoys are all Xuan Realm experts. You're no match for them now, and even if you're invisible, it'll be easy for them to see through you. Hmm, be careful!" Lan Yi carefully warned Lan Wu over the communicator. She could receive all the information transmitted back from the repeater in the control room.
"I know, sister! If I can't beat them, I can at least run away! That's what Master said! Shh~! Listen to what they're saying..." Lan Wu suddenly interrupted her conversation with Lan Yi and carefully operated the miniature repeater in her hand.
Two divine guards reported through the repeater that no other eavesdropping devices had been found. The divine envoy, relieved, said, "Li Jia, leave your two sons here. Everyone else, go to the outer room. Remember, don't speak out of turn. If anyone else hears you, they will all die!" (

Volume 4, Chapter 29, Eavesdropping
: 9-22 4:51:01, Word Count: 7235)

When Lan Wu heard the Blood God Cult's divine envoy drive the rest of the Li family out of the secret room, leaving only the three members of the Li family—father and sons—he knew there was a secret to be obtained. He immediately and carefully adjusted the repeater, trying to intercept the clearest possible information.
The family head, Li Jia, immediately pleaded in a low voice, "Divine Envoy, please have mercy! Can you let my sons leave? They are still young and don't understand; they cannot participate in confidential matters. Their deaths are insignificant, but if they ruin the great affairs of the Divine Cult, then it will be beyond our ability to bear the consequences."
"Hmph, Li Jia, don't try to make excuses for them! They're still young? If they were young, how could they have led that female celebrity to bed? If they were young, how could they have tricked Ghost Sword's fiancée and added another powerful enemy to the Cult of Gods! Heh heh, it's true that they're ignorant, just look at the people these two idiots have messed with!" The Blood God Cult's envoy was also prepared, pulling out a photograph from his wide black robe and throwing it to the three members of the Li family.
The three members of the Li family had different expressions, but asked in unison, "Him? Who is he?" The photograph showed a handsome man with blue hair and a gentle smile, but with a hint of evil in the smile, because the photograph couldn't capture his rich expressions.
"Hmph, you dare to boast of being a prestigious family in heaven? Haven't you heard of Wang Xiaoyin?" Seeing the three Li family members shake their heads, the divine envoy sneered again, "You haven't heard of the decree issued by Xiao Bang, the head of the Xiao family, for his granddaughter? You didn't know that Wang Xiaoyin had an ambiguous relationship with the eldest daughter of the Wang family at the Wang family banquet? You didn't know that Wang Xiaoyin thrashed Hu Shen of the Hu family at the Nine Heavens Club for over forty billion? After all that, no one has bothered him. Don't you find that strange?"
Li Jia then remembered, and slapped... Li Juncheng stammered, "Ah, now that you mention it, I vaguely remember. A few days ago, I heard Xiao Bang announce that his granddaughter was rescued by a bodyguard from the Sky Shield Company, and that he would ensure her safety in Paradise City. But at the Wang family banquet, she also won money from Hu Shen. What's the connection between that?"
Li Juncheng was somewhat frightened. Wang Xiaoyin, whom he had never taken seriously, was suddenly brought up by this mysterious person, and his father seemed terrified of this person, whose identity was clearly extraordinary. But how could he dare to admit that he had a grudge against Wang Xiaoyin?
Li Junqi also remembered, of course, that he first met Wang Xiaoyin at the Lan's Jewelry Store. He had tried to seduce the alluring woman Wang Xiaoyin had brought. He clearly remembered the woman's seductive appearance and the allure she exuded when she wasn't wearing underwear.
Upon hearing his reply and seeing their expressions, the Blood God Cult's envoy suddenly roared, "Pigs! You're all a bunch of pigs! Li Jia, you're somewhat capable in business, but your understanding of power and influence is utterly incompetent! If it weren't for the Blood God Cult's help, you might be facing the same fate as the Lu family, wiped out and swallowed up long ago. Didn't any of you question Wang Xiaoyin's background? Did you think he could achieve such success just because of his pretty face? And who among you investigated his background?" "
Hmph, judging from your expressions, you definitely didn't investigate, and you never even considered him a threat! Especially you two, the two young masters of the Li family, I heard you deliberately caused trouble for Wang Xiaoyin at the Wang family banquet, didn't you?" The three
Li family members were sweating profusely, each with their own thoughts, but undoubtedly cursing themselves for being so foolish as to have never paid attention to this matter. Li Jia had also heard his subordinates report this, thinking it was just a petty squabble, and since the other party was a nobody, it wouldn't be a big deal. Li Junqi and Li Juncheng were filled with regret. Why hadn't they thought to investigate Wang Xiaoyin's true background, whether he was really just a bodyguard as he appeared?
"Divine Envoy, what... what is Wang Xiaoyin's true identity? What kind of backing does he have?" Finally, someone from the Li family could ask them something crucial.
The Divine Envoy's eyes sharpened, and he glared fiercely at the three members of the Li family before finally uttering words that made everyone faint: "His true identity? Hmph, even the Sect Leader couldn't find out, how would I know!"
"The Sect Leader said that it's precisely because his identity can't be found that it's even more frightening! However, based on the few clues we have, we know that he once appeared in the capital, Thousand Stone City, and some strange things happened there during those years."
"Oh? What kind of strange things?" The three members of the Li family showed focused curiosity.
Lan Wu, who was eavesdropping, was equally curious and listened intently.
The divine messenger hesitated for a moment before turning around and sighing softly, "I don't quite understand this either, but the Master said there must be a reason. The Master said that, according to the analysis of professional intelligence personnel, during the years Wang Xiaoyin was in the capital, the number of noble young women and married women strolling the streets plummeted, the number of beautiful noblewomen attending balls disappeared, and even at the Vice President's birthday party, no beautiful noblewomen were seen; only some third-rate singers and prostitutes were invited to fill the space... But when President Li Yuantu held his birthday banquet, those vanished noble beauties suddenly reappeared, each one radiant and stunningly beautiful. However, experts who knew how to observe women could tell that those young women had become married women, and those beautiful married women had become harlots..."
"But, but what does this have to do with Wang Xiaoyin? Weren't we just talking about Wang Xiaoyin's background?" Li Jiaben and his son finally couldn't bear the torment of the bewildering array anymore, their tone slightly dissatisfied, feeling as if they had been fooled.
The divine envoy was furious and roared, "Shut up, all of you! Cough cough, the Lord's words have their own mysterious reasons, though I don't quite understand them either."
The Blue King, who was eavesdropping, couldn't help but laugh out loud. He said to Blue One, who was also eavesdropping at headquarters, "Sister, they're incredibly stupid! They've analyzed the intelligence to this extent, why don't they make further inferences? That intelligence means our master controls the vast majority of the beautiful noblewomen in the capital! They don't go shopping or attend balls because they don't have the time or energy; perhaps they're all lying naked beside our master, dreaming sweet dreams!" "As for the fact that the President suddenly showed up at the ball, it means the Master and the President have a relationship. With the Master present, those noblewomen will naturally follow secretly… Stupid, these Blood God Cult members are too stupid."
Lan Yi chuckled and said to her, "Little Five, if the Master hadn't mentioned this, could you have guessed so accurately? Don't underestimate the Blood God Cult. They've existed in the Xuanwu Realm for years, standing strong, which speaks volumes. Think about it, why has the Taiyin Cult, also classified as a dark and evil sect, fallen to its current miserable state, while the Blood God Cult is thriving, firmly holding the top position among dark sects?"
"Oh, oh, I understand, Sister. Little Five won't underestimate them anymore. Let's continue listening…"
The three Li family members, having been inexplicably scolded, had no choice but to quietly change the subject, asking, "Divine Envoy, who exactly is behind this crisis for our Li family? What should our Li family do?"
“Your Li family has so many enemies, it’s impossible to find them all in a short time. However, the most likely culprit is Ghost Sword, or some powerful family you’ve offended. As for Wang Xiaoyin, we don’t have any evidence or reason for his actions, and we know nothing about the forces behind him. Our Divine Sect once sent skilled trackers to investigate his whereabouts, but with the disappearance of our disciples, Wang Xiaoyin also vanished. After losing dozens of our best disciples, we completely gave up on tracking him. We only placed spies in the areas where he frequently operates, and we’ll be informed immediately if anything unusual happens.”
Li Juncheng remembered Wang Xiaoyin’s threatening words to the Li family—“…You’ll regret this!” He shuddered inexplicably, not daring to think about it further, and simply asked, “Divine Envoy, what about the large amount of weaponry in our manor?”
Li Jia was alarmed upon hearing this and quickly scolded, “Cheng’er, don’t ask such questions!”
"Hahahaha!" The divine messenger and the two divine guards laughed loudly. "Don't worry, you'll understand everything tonight! Before that, I need to convey the leader's orders to you."
Li Juncheng and Li Junqi were bewildered. Looking up at their father's pale face, they felt a sense of foreboding.
"What are the leader's orders?"
"The leader is wise. His decision is exactly what your whole family just discussed. He wants you to auction off or sell off some temporarily useless family assets and overseas businesses privately, to do everything you can to protect the Li family's stock market. The leader also said that if you have the ability to preserve the Li family's century-old business reputation, you can do whatever you want with it. As long as the Li family can still stand in Heaven, our Divine Sect has the ability to make your Li family glorious again. However, the corresponding costs will be very high. You know what to do! As for the lost weapons, they were purchased with your Li family's money anyway. The leader, out of consideration for the Li family's loyalty and Li Zhe's suicide, will not pursue your responsibility for the time being."
"The cult leader will handle the high-ranking officials in the capital, so you don't need to worry about the government. The cult will also deal with Ghost Sword or any hidden enemies. Although the losses this time are significant, as long as you remain loyal to the cult, everything will be recovered. Hehe, by then, the entire Heavenly Realm might belong to your Li family."
"Remember, after this storm passes, don't provoke any more unknown enemies. Hmph, if anyone offends again, it won't be something money can easily settle. Besides, your Li family barely survived this time, and you don't have much money left! Li Jia, after we leave, tell your two sons about the cult's rules. Eh…" The envoy heard a small, unusual noise, suddenly turned around, and struck the air conditioning duct on the roof with a palm strike. The palm wind, mixed with thick blood, punched a large hole in the thick reinforced concrete wall. A muffled male voice was heard from inside, leaping out from the dust.
"Ah! Ghost Sword, it's Ghost Sword!" Li Juncheng knew this man was his sworn enemy. Seeing him suddenly appear, and with no bodyguards around, he was terrified and immediately shrank behind his father, screaming at the top of his lungs.
"Oh dear, so the Li family is colluding with the infamous Blood God Cult. If this gets out, the Xuanwu Alliance will definitely be interested in visiting the Li family, hahahaha!" Although Ghost Sword had been ambushed and suffered minor injuries, he was confident he could escape and laughed without a hint of nervousness.
"Li Juncheng, I never thought you'd be afraid, hahahaha! You stole my fiancée, and now I've taken her back. I'll have her pinned down and fucked every day. I'll make her regret it forever, make her regret being a woman. Now it's the men of the Li family's turn. I blew up your garage, and a few packets of explosives exposed your powder keg. Are you regretting it now, regretting making an enemy of me?" He had only been eavesdropping for a short while and hadn't yet heard about Wang Xiaoyin. He indiscriminately confessed to crimes merely to infiltrate the Blood God Cult's spies and ensure his partners continued to bring misfortune upon the Li family.
"As long as I live, I will make you live in a nightmare forever, unable to eat or sleep properly, until... until you all die, until your Li family is completely wiped out!"
Ghost Sword's words terrified the three Li family members, leaving them drenched in cold sweat. His狰狞 smile, like that of a vengeful ghost, created an indescribably sinister and terrifying atmosphere. One of the three cried out, "Divine Envoy, kill him! Kill him quickly!"
"Hmph, I, the Divine Envoy, have no say in my actions! However, since he overheard our cult's secrets, he will not leave alive! Ghost Sword, prepare to die!" The Divine Envoy said, directing two black-robed guards to form a triangle around him, and with a low growl, he lunged at Ghost Sword with ferocious intent.
Ghost Sword brandished his longsword, accelerating to meet the Divine Envoy's blood-red palm strike. Both were Xuan Realm level experts, their true energy containing elemental power. Their clash instantly created a terrifying aura that sent the room into chaos, shattering sofas, tables, and chairs, filling the air with debris.
The Divine Envoy, seeing Ghost Sword's exaggerated display of elemental power, sensed danger, knowing he was trying to escape amidst the debris. He simultaneously shifted his stance and shouted, "You two, stop him! Don't let him get away!"
Normally, after exchanging blows with the Divine Envoy, Ghost Sword should have used the recoil to fly backward, but he defied logic. Amidst the flying debris, he shifted his weight, using it to his side, and flew out of the three men's encirclement like a whirlwind, heading towards the Li family father and sons in the corner.
Because the air was filled with debris, the Divine Envoy noticed too late. The Ghost Sword had already flown to within three meters of Li Juncheng, raising its blade to stab at his heart.
If this strike landed, it would surely be fatal. The Divine Envoy, remembering the important role the three Li family members played, feared the sect leader's wrath if they were killed before his eyes. With this thought, he conceived a plan to save them. His profound skill was indeed extraordinary; at this critical moment, he spat a mouthful of blood onto the Ghost Sword. The blood swirled in the air, and the fragments it clung to seemed alive, controlled by the Divine Envoy. Like a blood serpent, it lashed out at the Ghost Sword's blade with lightning speed.
Li Juncheng, not yet stunned, had a flash of inspiration in his dying moments and pushed his brother aside. A dramatic scene unfolded strangely. Had he not pushed, the blood serpent controlled by the Divine Envoy's profound magic would have entangled the Ghost Sword, preventing any danger to the three Li family members. However, his push met the blood-snake whip that the divine messenger had wrapped around the sword with. The whip's tip whistled and struck Li Junqi's groin.
A shrill scream rang out, and whether it was the blood of the blood snake or the blood of the eldest son of the Li family, it sprayed all over Ghost Sword. In the blood mist, two small, round fleshy balls seemed to roll onto the floor. The eldest son of the Li family looked at his empty crotch in disbelief, his vision went black
, and he fainted. Li Jia, who was watching from the side, glared at his second son, Li Juncheng, before rushing to check on his eldest son's injuries. Two black-robed divine guards had already pounced on Ghost Sword. Smelling the blood, their killing intent increased, and they howled and viciously used their claw techniques, raining down attacks on Ghost Sword's eyes, throat, heart, and other vital areas. Ghost Sword had to deal with the two half-mad divine guards while also resisting the divine messenger's blood snake magic. His clothes were torn in several places, and he suffered several minor injuries.
Meanwhile, Lan Wu, who was eavesdropping outside, kept complaining to him, and said to Lan Yi on the communicator, "Why is that Ghost Swordsman wandering around aimlessly? He keeps ruining our plans. I hope he gets killed!"
"Hehe, Little Wu, we've already gotten a lot of important information today. As for Ghost Swordsman, Master said he can do whatever he wants, and we should help him as much as possible in secret. Master means that the more muddy the waters he stirs up, the better, so we can fish in the mud!"
"Hmm, I think Master must be too bored. Otherwise, why would he need to go through all this trouble to deal with the Li family now? If Lan Jiushiba just stole the Li family's more than nine billion in operating funds, let's see how desperate they would be! They would probably have already sold everything they own, and wouldn't our plan have been realized much sooner?"
"You're right, Master is just too bored! But don't you think it's fun to play like this? Just thinking about how to destroy the renowned Li family without anyone knowing who's behind it all is exciting, hmm, Master is awesome!" Lan Yi's last sentence was easily misinterpreted.
Sure enough, Lan Wu laughed and said, "Hehehe, sister, is Master next to you? Your moans are making my heart flutter!"
"Pah!" Lan Yi sneered, "You're always being lewd, making jokes like this at a time like this! You know Master is still in Furong City, yet you still say this!"
Lan Wu suddenly cried out, "Oh, damn it! How did we get here!" A sound of shattering stones came, and Lan Wu's eavesdropping repeater was destroyed by the stones. Lan Yi could only hear the sounds of fists and internal energy clashing from Lan Wu's communicator.
Ghost Sword had multiple injuries, blood dripping from his mouth, and with his ferocious face, he truly looked like a demon. The three members of the Blood God Cult were also in bad shape. One of the guards had lost an arm, but strangely, no blood flowed; only a thick, black, sticky fluid oozed from the severed arm.
Seeing that the eavesdropping repeater was damaged, Lan Wu simply turned it to powder with a single palm strike, completely destroying the eavesdropping evidence. Her earlier scream had revealed her location, and sure enough, the divine envoy looked around with suspicion, cautiously scanning the area where Lan Wu was hiding, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.
The divine envoy let out a long howl, directing two guards to engage Ghost Sword. He walked alone towards the direction where Lan Wu was hiding, stopping only when he was about three zhang away. Just as Lan Wu was about to draw his sword in anger, the divine envoy bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood mist. He then smeared the blood mist on his palms and applied it to his eyes. When he looked in Lan Wu's direction again, a sinister smile appeared on his cold, expressionless face.

Volume 4, Chapter 30: Kanli Minor Five Elements Formation
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Lan Wu saw the sinister smile on the Blood God Cult's envoy's lips and felt uneasy. He suspected the envoy might possess a secret technique to break invisibility. Seeing the envoy approaching step by step, Lan Wu couldn't resist the oppressive aura and drew his ninja sword. The crisp blade shattered the silence, and the envoy's eyes blazed with malevolence as he unleashed several palm strikes towards the source of the strange sound.
Seeing the direction of his strike, Lan Wu realized she'd been tricked. It turned out her opponent hadn't seen through her invisibility at all, but had instead used a scheme to lure her out. The sound of the blade revealed her exact location, but the divine messenger was still unsure. He simply struck out randomly in the possible directions, hoping to force the invisible Lan Wu out.
"Damn it!" Lan Wu cursed under her breath, leaping backward and landing on a pavilion more than ten meters away, leaving a strange distortion in the air. At this moment, the Li family's bodyguards also heard the commotion and rushed over from other courtyards. Fortunately, the Li family was like frightened birds; the bodyguards weren't even armed with guns, only cold weapons.
"Where do you think you're going!" This time, the divine messenger could grasp a faint trace of Lan Wu, following the trail of wind she left behind, landing on a pavilion not far from her. Seeing that his opponent had revealed some traces of invisibility, the divine messenger knew her martial arts weren't very high. He thought that if he improved his skills by one level, he would definitely be able to see her clearly.
If anyone else thought this way, they'd be crazy, but it was perfectly normal for the Blood God Cult's envoy to think this way. They possessed a secret technique that could temporarily increase martial arts skills by a level, but using it would also cause significant harm to the user, so no one dared to use it except in emergencies. However, the envoy believed that the person hiding in the shadows was likely using eavesdropping devices and might have overheard some confidential information. Therefore, even at the cost of his own life, he was determined to capture the person and at least ascertain their background to give the cult leader an explanation.
With this thought, the envoy made a strange hand gesture, like some kind of evil incantation. After doing so, he bit down on his left wrist and began sucking his own blood. With each sip, his eyes grew darker and redder until they turned crimson. Only then did he stop sucking blood, and his wrist quickly scabbed over, not wasting a single drop.
Using her invisibility and lightness skills, Lan Wu quickly fled away. She had basically completed her mission for the day, and listening any further would be pointless. Besides, that divine messenger was indeed very skilled, and she was no match for him now. As for Ghost Sword, well, good luck to him! Lan Yi's concerned voice came through the communicator. Lan Wu was about to say she was alright when she felt a sinister gaze fixed on her back. She exclaimed, "Oh no! That Blood God Envoy can break my invisibility now! He couldn't before!"
Lan Yi said through the communicator, "The instructor said that enemies whose martial arts are many levels above yours, or who use strange secret techniques, can see through our invisibility. But no matter what method they use, anyone who can break our invisibility is more skilled than you. So, run! I'll send the other sisters to meet you!" "
Of course I know the Blood God Envoy's martial arts are higher than mine! But it feels like his martial arts have suddenly increased by a level! Oh well, even if it hasn't increased, I still have to escape!" Lan Wu muttered helplessly, quickening her pace and dashing out of the Li family's courtyard. The Blood God Envoy was very close to her, only about ten feet away.
On the other side, Ghost Sword, although seriously injured, was no longer under the pressure of the Blood God Envoy. After killing one of the Blood God Guards, he fled in a very disheveled state.
The Li residence remained in disarray, with the cries of women echoing intermittently. Soon after, an ambulance arrived and carried Li Junqi inside for emergency treatment. However, anyone who saw his injuries knew his condition was far from optimistic. Even if he survived, he would lose his manhood, becoming at best… His first wife, Ding Ling, only shed a couple of symbolic tears, fewer than Li Junqi's mother. Ding Ling, through economic analysis, concluded that even when he was a man, he hadn't used his manhood much, making it an idle asset; now that he was gone, he was spared the predicament of asset outflow.
The head of the family, Li Jia, glared at his second son and said in a sorrowful, deep voice, "You come in here!"
Li Juncheng also knew things were bad. If his elder brother woke up, he would definitely fight him to the death. Even if he escaped his brother's wrath, how could he face the rest of the family? Besides, no matter what, as long as his elder brother didn't die, the inheritance would still belong to him, and he would only barely receive a small portion of the means to survive. He now regretted not pushing Li Junqi harder; that would have ended everything!
Lan Wu, watching the Blood God Envoy closing in, complained into her communicator, "Big Sister, why haven't the rescuers arrived yet? I'm exhausted from being chased! I don't have the strength to fight him anymore!"
"Little Wu, you...you're running in the wrong direction...If you keep running like this, when will the other sisters catch up? I've been calling you for ages, why can't you hear me? Check your location on the satellite positioning system, and then check the locations of the other sisters!" Lan Yi shouted anxiously. Lan Wu inwardly
groaned, slowing her pace slightly. She glanced at the LCD watch on her left wrist; sure enough, she was running in the wrong direction. But in the lush forest, it was impossible to tell. In that moment of hesitation, the Blood God Envoy, screeching, soared into the air and blocked her path.
"Hmph, so it's just the insignificant Blue Demon assassin group! Daring to eavesdrop on our sect's secrets, reveal the mastermind behind it, and perhaps I might spare your life!" The Blood God Envoy, after a great deal of effort, finally caught up with Blue Five. Although he could only see a blurry figure within the invisible currents, it was enough for him to guess the Blue Demon's identity.
In the world, the Blue Demon's demonstrated strength was merely that of a small, third- to second-rate group. They took on simple assassination missions, operating with a low profile. Although they had a small reputation, no one took them seriously. No one knew how many Blue Demons there were, or which country their headquarters were in. Compared to the thousands of world-renowned assassin groups like Reincarnation, Wild Grass, Satan, and Blood Rose… the Blue Demon's reputation was negligible. Therefore, the Blood God Envoy didn't consider the Blue Demon a threat at all.
"Hey, you old monster, you can't just spout nonsense! What secrets? I know nothing about them! I was just strolling in the garden, and you kept staring at me, then suddenly launched a deadly attack, and chased me for ages. What are you up to?" Lan Wu, having run for so long, finally caught her breath. She guessed that the sudden increase in the other's martial arts must be due to some kind of unorthodox technique, most of which have a time limit. If the time limit was exceeded, she could then disappear and leave at will.
"Hmph! Still trying to argue!" The Blood God Envoy, hearing Lan Wu's sweet and gentle voice, remained unmoved, perhaps understanding her thoughts. "Only by capturing you first can I get you to tell the truth!"
With that, he slightly clasped his hands together, then suddenly separated them, his left palm pointing to the sky and his right palm to the ground. A faint mist of blood emanated from his palms, instantly filling the area around them. A chilling, angry wind howled, like an ancient battlefield in the depths of hell, the stench of blood pungent. He had quietly activated a small array.
"Oh? So you're also a water-based magic user? However, I have a slight immunity to water-based spells, especially your weak yet complex ones. Hehehe, trying to scare me? This kind of terrifying atmosphere is nowhere near as terrifying as the hellish atmosphere the instructor set up… Hmm, I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm rested, bye-bye!" Lan Wu lazily watched as the Blood God Envoy painstakingly set up his few minor mystical spells at the mid-level star level. Only when the Blood God Envoy's face, already pale from exhaustion, did he utter such a string of infuriating words.
"Arrogant!" the Blood God Envoy roared, clasping his hands together in a sword-finger shape, commanding the pervasive blood mist to transform into the form of a demon, baring its fangs and claws as it lunged at Lan Wu. [2552 Literature Network]
Although what Lan Wu said was a bit exaggerated, it was unfortunately true. She narrowed her beautiful eyes to slits, coldly staring at the still-forming blood demon, and with a wave of her hand, a dazzling blade of light flashed. Ordinary sword energy wouldn't cause any real damage to the illusion created by mystical arts, but the Blue Demon's sword energy contained a trace of beast essence. Furthermore, their water-based constitution, predetermined by the Tanuki Beast Spirit, made them far more effective against the evil spirits formed from the blood mist.
With a single strike, the newly formed, ferocious demon screamed and was cleaved in two. The illusory demon itself didn't scream; it was the Blood God who controlled it that cried out. His mind was wounded, how could he not be terrified? In his shock and rage, he spat out another mouthful of blood, spraying it at the newly split demon, finally managing to reassemble the two nearly dissipated entities into a new body, stronger than before, but less arrogant, glaring at Lan Wu with a hint of fear. Seeing
the Blood God use such mystical arts, Lan Wu didn't flee. If her opponent had possessed pure martial arts from the start, she would have been defeated long ago.
The Blood God Envoy was beginning to believe Lan Wu's boast. He hadn't expected a girl to be unafraid of such a terrifying scene, and that even the mystical arts imbued with natural power couldn't withstand her ninja sword. This gave him a profound sense of defeat. The mouthful of true essence blood he'd just consumed had already damaged his martial arts; if he couldn't defeat this little blue demon, how could he maintain his standing in the sect? Thinking of this, he couldn't hold back any longer. He concentrated his mind and manipulated the formed demon to pounce on Lan Wu.
"Again? Don't be afraid! Watch my Thirteen Slashes Against the Wind!" Lan Wu spoke strangely, almost like singing, and pounced on the blood-red demon with even greater speed. Lightning-like sword light once again poured down on the demon. The Blood God Envoy, having learned from his previous failure, immediately dispersed Lan Wu's sword light as it touched the blood demon, turning it into a thick cloud of blood mist, intending to swallow her whole.
Lan Wu's movements merged with the sword light, surprisingly swiftly passing through the thick blood mist, and pounced on the Blood God Envoy. The sword light unleashed by the envoy poured entirely onto its controller. So this was Lan Wu's true purpose.
"Hmph!" The Blood God Envoy scoffed disdainfully, but cautiously dodged, not daring to take the blow head-on, fearing Lan Wu might have another strange move.
Lan Wu didn't even glance at his retreating body, slashing several times at the spot where he had just stood. Immediately, a more terrified scream came from the Blood God Envoy in the distance: "You bitch, you broke my Blood Fiend Formation?!" His pained voice was filled with disbelief and shock.
The strange scene of the lingering blood mist and the eerie wind vanished instantly, leaving layers of blood foam on the green grass. The Blood God Envoy, three zhang away, clutched his chest, staring at Lan Wu in horror, unable to understand how this woman could so easily break a formation that could kill even ordinary high-level Star Realm experts.
"Hehehe, I could break this kind of simple formation with my eyes closed! Only a fool like you would treasure such a formation! How about it, do you want me to teach you some advanced formations?" Lan Wu chuckled sweetly, her voice indescribably alluring yet filled with contempt.
"You're asking for death!" The Blood God Envoy couldn't understand how this woman with ordinary martial arts could break these mystical techniques. He cursed and was about to fight her when he suddenly heard a low, penetrating hissing sound from afar. Judging from the speed at which the sound traveled, it was clearly from a master. Lan Wu was overjoyed to
hear this sound. She also let out a few low cries and immediately withdrew her invisibility, grinning as she stared at the Blood God Envoy, who was standing there dumbfounded. "Hehehe, you've chased me for dozens of miles. It's time for me to finally get my revenge!"
The Blood God Envoy knew that Lan Wu had gained a powerful advantage when she withdrew her invisibility. He wanted to escape, but seeing Lan Wu's graceful and alluring figure, he swallowed hard several times, reluctant to leave. His crimson eyes scanned her full, firm breasts, slowly moving to her slender, serpentine waist. Her body, tightly bound in her ninja attire, was incredibly alluring, the contours of her plump, snowy buttocks clearly visible, yet he wanted to peek even deeper into the beauty within.
In that brief moment of hesitation, eight alluring blue-clad women, dressed similarly to Lan Wu in ninja robes and wearing iridescent masks, surrounded the Blood God Envoy. Their seductive beauty was tinged with a chilling murderous aura.
"Hehehe, this ugly old demon wants to learn formations. Why don't you sisters demonstrate the Lesser Five Elements Formation of the Kan and Li positions for him?" Lan Wu swayed her serpentine waist, twisting her incredibly seductive figure as she entered the group of blue demons.
Two blue demons protested, saying, "Formations are your specialty, we don't understand them. You blindly fled in the wrong direction, exhausting us sisters. Now you want us to set up formations, it's so tiring!"
"Hehehe, who was it that surrounded me the other day, constantly thanking me and asking me to devise some little schemes to get 'punished' by the master? Oh, I forgot to mention, scheming isn't my specialty, that's Third Sister's..."
Before Lan Wu could finish, the two slightly dissatisfied voices immediately became sweet and cloying, "Oh dear, just hearing Fifth Sister speak makes me suddenly not tired anymore." "Mmm, I feel so energetic now! It's just the Kan-Li position minor Five Elements Formation, we used to practice it often when doing morning exercises. But Fifth Sister, this old monster overheard too many of our secrets, we absolutely can't let him escape!" The Blood
God Envoy was almost dizzy with anger; just a moment ago he was the hunter, and in the blink of an eye he had become the prey. Within the Blood God Cult, aside from the leader and four elders, the twelve Blood God Envoys wielded the most power. Which Blood God Guard or ordinary disciple didn't fear their might? Yet, these mere blue demons dared to spout such arrogant words, treating him like a piece of trash. [Wan Juan Shuwu]
In truth, he overestimated himself. The blue demons didn't consider him a piece of trash, but rather a dead man, even worse than trash. Trash can be eaten, but dead men are inedible and tasteless, especially withered old men like this.
He wanted to kill these ignorant little girls and drink their blood, but suddenly he felt incredibly distant from them, unable to touch even the hem of their clothes no matter how hard he tried. Their figures were so graceful, their bodies so gentle, the glint of their blades so bright…
“Swish!” Inexplicably, he was struck in the back. The Blood God Envoy glared at the blue demon who had attacked him. The woman's figure was as fiery as fire, her full, luscious curves swaying seductively—it was Lan Wu. The Blood God Envoy's rage turned into lust, his throat parched as he let out a low growl. He opened his arms and lunged at Lan Wu, but her beautiful figure suddenly vanished. His burning lust met the gentle, serene beauty of the other blue demons. They gracefully extended their bodies, yet remained so sacred and inviolable, so close, yet so indistinct.
“Swish!” A similarly fiery blade, swift and gentle, struck the stunned Blood God Envoy, filling him with fear and rage. Rekindling his previous negative emotions, he turned again and saw Lan Wu.
"How could this be?" He quickly pressed several acupoints to stop the gushing blood. Decades of combat experience allowed him to calm down quickly, and he thought to himself, "Is this the Kan-Li Five Elements Formation they were talking about? I've never heard of it before. Kan is water, Li is water, water and fire are inherently incompatible, how can they be integrated into the changes of the five elements? But, but why does this look so much like the Seductive Demon Dance of the Taiyin Sect?"
"Hehehe, old monster, have you never seen such a formation before? If you used a similar Water-Fire Grid Eight Trigrams Formation, you would have been finished long ago! The five elements and eight trigrams can be broken down and combined, along with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, countless constellations, and the four seasons and twelve hours. There are countless formation combinations that are a thousand times more terrifying than this. Unfortunately, I don't have time to show you. Die!" Lan Wu disappeared again among the other blurry figures.
The Blood God Envoy felt waves of fear, desperately guarding against Lan Wu, using his mind to lock onto Lan Wu's movements. The Blue Demon, who had been hiding in the shadows and positioned at the Kan Water level, suddenly appeared behind the Blood God Envoy, her jade-like hands, like bamboo shoots, reaching for his vital points on his back.
"Hmph!" Just as those hands were about to touch his back, the Blood God Envoy suddenly turned around and struck the slender hand with his full power, intending to kill her in one fell swoop and disrupt this strange formation. It turned out that the Blood God Envoy had guessed their trick of only daring to attack from behind and deliberately exposed this opening to lure them into a trap.
Just as the Blood God Envoy was congratulating himself on his success, he suddenly lost his target. The woman who had ambushed him had vanished into thin air as if she had never existed. He instinctively felt something was wrong, but a numbness ran down his back, his whole body stiffened instantly, and at the same time, both arms were dislocated. Clearly, only a simultaneous attack from two people could achieve such an instantaneous effect.
"Haha, I clearly told you, it's a small Five Elements Formation in the Kan and Li positions, and we have nine people. If we remove the five who form the Five Elements base formation, and then remove the two of us in the Kan and Li positions, what are the remaining two for? To kill, of course, you idiot!"
Lan Wu triumphantly waved her pink fist at him, intending to end his life, when suddenly one of the blue demons chuckled evilly, "How about we use the Soul-Searching Finger to investigate the Blood God Cult's secret intelligence?"
Upon hearing "Soul-Searching Finger," the Blood God Envoy showed extreme fear. He wanted to bite his tongue and commit suicide, to destroy his heart meridian, but unfortunately, his acupoints were sealed. He could only scream as the blue demons used the Soul-Searching Finger on him, forcibly copying his memories amidst the excruciating pain of countless insects gnawing at his heart…

Volume 4, Chapter 31: The Silver Fox's Visit
: 9-22 4:51:02 Word Count: 7038

Early in the morning, Wang Xiaoyin, carrying a thick stack of newspapers, boarded the maglev train back to Heaven. He occupied a spacious three-seater seat, leisurely reading about recent events. If he hadn't promised the women in Heaven their requests, he might have stayed in Furong City a few more days. However, tonight was Fox's concert, and he wanted to join in the fun. Intuitively, Silver Fox would definitely find Su Feifei's address to inquire about something. Only Wang Xiaoyin could handle this.
Sitting opposite him were three men. In the middle was a middle-aged man, in his forties or fifties, with a slightly protruding belly, resembling a high-ranking government official, his face carrying a hint of official authority. The two young men on either side looked like bodyguards, appearing shrewd and easygoing—more like…secret agents.
That was Wang Xiaoyin's assessment of the three. He ignored the men, focusing only on the newspapers in his hands. These past few days, besides Su Feifei's entertainment news, his focus remained on the investigation and reporting on the Li family in Heaven. The Li Group's stock market plummeted, and many of the Li family's direct descendants were undergoing their second interrogation, helplessly watching the stock price hit rock bottom. Rumors circulated that the Li family was preparing to abandon their shares, prompting shareholders to dump their stocks and hurl insults at the family.
Today's news was filled with even more strange rumors, such as the Li family planning to sell all their assets and flee overseas, or that direct descendants had been secretly executed for allegedly endangering national security… These negative rumors only exacerbated the Li Group's stock market woes.
Seeing this, Wang Xiaoyin smiled, guessing that these rumors were definitely the work of the Blue Demons. Through his understanding of the Li family over the past few days, he increasingly felt Ding Ling's importance within the family. At least 40% of the Li family's businesses were originally managed by Ding Ling, although Li Junqi was nominally the chairman. Wang Xiaoyin pondered how to place Ding Ling in a crucial part of his plan. He still fondly remembered the brief passion in the Wang family's bathroom; that strange thrill was unforgettable.
"Excuse me, sir, may I borrow your newspaper?" the middle-aged man sitting in the middle seat opposite him asked politely.
Wang Xiaoyin looked up, staring at him, and suddenly felt he looked familiar. Hmm? Where had he seen him before? Oh, maybe he had sized him up before reading the newspaper. Pshaw, that reason was too absurd. He tossed a stack of
newspapers to the middle-aged man opposite him, and happened to see a photo of Ding Ling. He thought to himself with a puzzlement, "Huh? Strange, she looks a lot like her?" Suddenly, Wang Xiaoyin remembered Ding Ling's information and related photos, one of which was of the middle-aged man opposite him. Her father, Ding Qiguang, was the top official in charge of land in Heaven, and he had a good reputation there. His family also had some influence. Since the problems involving the Li family were quite serious, her father must have been secretly investigated, which further confirmed Wang Xiaoyin's suspicions about the two agents next to him.
"What a coincidence!" Wang Xiaoyin suddenly smiled at the middle-aged man. "May I ask if your surname is Ding, Uncle?"
"Oh? And who are you?" The middle-aged man looked puzzled, probably searching his memory for information about Wang Xiaoyin, but seeing his confused expression, he obviously couldn't find it.
Wang Xiaoyin knew he was right from his reaction. So he smiled humbly and said, "Uncle, I'm a friend of Ding Ling. I met you once at her banquet, so I remember you. I'm Wang Xiaoyin, I run a jewelry business in Heaven. You can call me Xiaoyin, that's what friends call me."
After shaking hands with Wang Xiaoyin, the middle-aged man, Ding Qiguang, smiled with relief. There are many people in the jewelry business in Coral Country, but the jewelry business has long been monopolized by the Ye family. Others only get a small share, mostly from the middle class. It's normal that such a young man wouldn't remember, because he doesn't have any big background. Very few large families in the jewelry industry compete with the Ye family for this market. There used to be a Lan family that competed with the Ye family, but the Lan family was eventually wiped out. Although that was a major unsolved case in Coral Country, those with knowledge understand the secrets behind it.
"Hehe, my dear nephew Xiaoyin, which jewelry store do you own in Heaven? I'll introduce my friends to visit sometime." Ding Qiguang was just being polite; he didn't necessarily intend to go, but saying it was a polite way of introducing business to him, a gesture of respect.
Wang Xiaoyin understood the implication and laughed, "It's just a small shop, nothing to mention. I'll be moving to a more respectable building in a few days, and then I'll invite you, Uncle, to visit." He couldn't really mention it, because he hadn't found a storefront yet, and it didn't even have a name. How could he tell him it wasn't open yet? People would definitely think he was a swindler. His politeness made it seem more appropriate, suggesting the shop was indeed small, that he planned to expand, and that his business was thriving with a bright future.
"Hehe, let Ling'er know when you do, and I'll definitely make time to visit." He spoke casually, and the agents on either side didn't interfere, each closing their eyes to rest.
Seeing his concern for the Li family, Wang Xiaoyin told him about the information she had gathered and some potential "possibilities." Ding Qiguang was immediately impressed by Wang Xiaoyin's analytical skills. However, if he knew that this information was orchestrated by Wang Xiaoyin, he would surely faint from fright. Ding Qiguang wasn't particularly concerned about the Li family's fate; he was only concerned about his daughter's safety, which reassured Wang Xiaoyin somewhat. He smiled at him and said, "Uncle, don't worry. Based on recent developments and some scattered information, Ding Ling's safety should be fine. First of all, the government has investigated and clarified the Li family's problems, and those that needed to be punished have been punished, and those that needed to be shut down have been shut down. If there is any danger, it's only from enemies the Li family has offended, who might secretly assassinate her. And Ding Ling has always been kind and friendly, so no one would harm her."
"Oh? That's good. Hehe, ever since this happened to the Li family, I've been 'traveling' outside and it's been hard to get news of her, so I was a little anxious. For some reason, hearing your analysis makes me feel much more at ease. Um, here's my business card. Come visit me sometime. My Ling'er is working very hard, always risking her life for the Li family! If you have time, help me trick her into coming home. I haven't seen her in a long time, and I miss her terribly!"
Wang Xiaoyin found this conversation strange, and the more she listened, the more it sounded like he was trying to set Ding Ling up with him for an affair. Had this old man forgotten that his children were already married? It would be more like he was talking to his son-in-law. Wang Xiaoyin pushed aside the filthy thoughts in his mind and said with a warm smile, "Uncle, don't worry, once this busy period is over, Ding Ling should have some free time to keep you company." Wang Xiaoyin meant it; once this period was over, it was impossible for Ding Ling not to have free time. When the Li family was just an empty shell, she would have no choice but to rest.
"Hehe, that's for the best, that's for the best." Ding Qiguang's rise to his current position was certainly no simple feat. He seemed to see something strange in Wang Xiaoyin's face, as if everything Wang Xiaoyin said could come true. He was shocked by his own thoughts, unable to understand why
he suddenly felt this way. The hour-long drive ended quickly. Wang Xiaoyin shook hands with Ding Qiguang and said goodbye. He then vanished in a few swift movements, disappearing into the underground parking lot of the station in a black BMW. He felt that the possibility of him surfacing was increasing, and this was the most dangerous time. To ensure the smooth execution of the plan without arousing suspicion, he had to proceed cautiously. He knew that the Li Group's stock market would undergo a dramatic change today. If the Li family intervened to save the stock, they would only lose more money. If they didn't, Lan Yao would massively sell off Li Group shares today, causing their stock to plummet even further.
Lan Yi had already reported to him what happened at the Li family last night, especially the involvement of the Blood God Cult. This made Wang Xiaoyin even more excited, yet also more cautious. He knew the power of the Blood God Cult. He had heard that the Blood God Cult had twelve Blood God Envoys, all at the Star-level Profound Realm. The four Protectors' martial arts might reach the Moon-level Profound Realm, and the mysterious leader's origins and martial arts level were unknown. But to dominate the underworld for years without falling, he clearly possessed great strength. Even the leader of the Xuanwu Alliance had said that he was powerless against the Blood God Cult and could not find a way to defeat them.
What made Wang Xiaoyin happy was that Lan Wu and the other girls had actually captured a Blood God Envoy who was incredibly stupid. However, by using the Soul Searching Finger to forcibly search the Blood God Envoy's memories, they turned him into an idiot. Of course, even idiots can't be trusted. In the end, the blue demons took pity on him and sent the Blood God's messenger, who had become an idiot, to hell.
Through searching the Blood God Envoy's memories, Wang Xiaoyin obtained many secrets of this mysterious cult. He needed to rush back to the Blue Demons' gathering point in Heaven to hear their detailed report. He also needed to visit Li Chunxi, the little South Korean girl who was being held captive at the branch headquarters, since he could use her to do some great things that would benefit the country and its people! Of course, most importantly, it would benefit him and the Blue Demons.
"Master, the Li family announced the auction of their peripheral companies this morning, and our commercial spies have already spread malicious rumors to ensure no one dares to buy Li family companies, even though the prices are very low. Also, no matter how hard the Li family tries, I predict their stock market is doomed. Those little devils spreading rumors are too powerful; they've actually gathered over three thousand affected shareholders to besiege the Li Group headquarters, and more are joining in. This has even made the news, guaranteeing the Li family's reputation will only get worse."
Lan Yi, lying on Wang Xiaoyin's lap, continued with a smile, "Master, the Blood God Cult's envoy's confession has been sent to the instructor and backed up in the basement mainframe, available for your review at any time. Lan Er (Xiao Rong) has been secretly using the Xiao family's business influence to spread even more rumors, subtly pushing the Li family into a desperate situation."
"However, I dare to speculate on Master's intentions. It seems you've left the Li family a way out at every turn, never going all out. Could it be that Master intends to use the Li family's assets to redevelop these old assets after changing ownership?"
"Hehe! Clever!" Wang Xiaoyin laughed and kissed her, then said, "That's right, the plan is to gradually devour the Li family, but leave them a way out. But the way out isn't for the Li family; it's for her. Once all the men in the Li family are dead, and all their assets are swallowed up, she'll be the one most familiar with how to operate those assets. Let her make money for us—what a brilliant and ingenious plan!"
"Ah? Her?" Lan Yi understood after a moment's thought, because there were many precedents like this. "Has Master already taken control of her?"
"Oh, not yet! There's no rush, is there?" Wang Xiaoyin stroked her soft blue hair, admiring her intelligence, and laughed. "Well, tomorrow I need to choose a jewelry store. The location has to be good. I should reveal myself now. Revealing myself now will definitely clear my name more easily, because I'm busy opening a jewelry store! Hehe, no one will suspect that the Li family's affairs are related to me. Although I'm not afraid of these things, it's still troublesome to cause trouble. Too many enemies are not good; one or two major enemies in a lifetime is enough!"
Lan Yi understood the meaning of not having too many enemies, because Wang Xiaoyin always eliminated enemies completely, never giving them a chance to retaliate. And the one or two major enemies he mentioned were probably related to someone in the Ye family! The reason he opened the jewelry store was probably to challenge the Ye family.
When Wang Xiaoyin returned to Su Feifei's residence, he saw a handsome young man with fiery red hair outside the door, exuding masculinity, like a hot, unsheathed sword. He lingered outside the door, occasionally glancing towards the Su residence, muttering something to himself. This man's temperament was the complete opposite of Wang Xiaoyin's—one strong, one gentle—yet both were strikingly handsome, almost eerily so. The moment their eyes met, they both froze. A primal masculine feeling washed over them; they sensed the other was an extremely dangerous man, extremely dangerous to women. A chilling thought flashed through their minds of their most important women, and they silently vowed never to let them see this guy.
"Silver Fox?" Wang Xiaoyin spoke first, feeling a sense of déjà vu. Aside from seeing it in the mirror, she recognized it from the character Silver Fox from the Fox movies she'd seen on TV.
"And you are?" The red-haired man gave a wicked smile, his once righteous and passionate face now incredibly alluring. If any woman were present, she would surely scream with ecstasy.
"Hey! I knew you'd come looking for me, I didn't expect it to be so fast!" Wang Xiaoyin pointed in a direction and walked side by side with him into the spacious residential area. He didn't want to bring Silver Fox back to his lair; who knew what might happen? "I'm Wang Xiaoyin. Shall we talk about that song first, or about Xia Yu?"
Silver Fox suddenly grabbed Wang Xiaoyin's collar and excitedly exclaimed, "Ah, where is she? I'm here to find her!"
Wang Xiaoyin was taken aback. He hadn't expected Silver Fox to be so skilled in martial arts. With his current abilities, he couldn't even escape Silver Fox's grasp. However, he couldn't sense any malice from him; he was clearly too excited. So he laughed and said, "Don't be so enthusiastic. It's easy for passersby to misunderstand. You know, there are too many 'glass men' in Heaven."
"Hehe, if anyone's going to misunderstand, it'll be you. How could anyone think that way about a handsome, masculine guy like me? But you, hmph..." Silver Fox scanned Wang Xiaoyin with ill intent, finally settling on his effeminate and gentle face.
"Tsk tsk, if you suspect me, you can't escape responsibility either, after all, this involves both of us!" Wang Xiaoyin chuckled sinisterly, fixing his gaze on the other's eyes.
"Hahahaha!" Their first encounter ended in a draw, so they shook hands and made peace.
Wang Xiaoyin briefly explained his relationship with Xia Yu, of course, omitting anything explicit—he might get a beating from her brother. Then he briefly recounted Su Feifei's situation, emphasizing that he didn't know Xia Yu's brother was still alive, which was why he had Su Feifei record the infringing song.
"Oh, I see!" Upon hearing that Xia Yu wasn't in Heaven, Silver Fox's expression immediately turned extremely dejected. He said with a bitter face, "Our family's affairs are rather complicated, and no one knows I'm still alive. Due to unavoidable circumstances, I don't want to rejoin that prestigious family; I just want to see my younger sister. But she probably got the same information as you—she thinks I'm dead. Hmm, that's fine too, at least she won't let slip that I'm still alive to that wretched family."
"Sigh, I'm not in the mood anymore! Here are a few front-row tickets. I was originally going to give them to my sister and her friends, but it seems I won't need them for now. Here, brother, come support us tonight." Silver Fox handed Wang Xiaoyin the tickets and dejectedly prepared to leave.
Wang Xiaoyin accepted the ticket, patted his shoulder, and laughed, "Don't worry, Xia Yu's sect is the number one martial arts holy land in Coral Country, Ice and Snow Palace. Although no one knows the exact location of Ice and Snow Palace, there will always be a chance to see her. Leave your contact information, and when I see Xia Yu again, I will definitely tell her that you are still alive. Hmm, also, if she hears this song 'A Thousand Mountains,' I think she will definitely come looking for Su Feifei. Because I also died once, and she probably doesn't even know that I'm still alive!"
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"Huh? Is that so?" Silver Fox blinked his deep eyes, suddenly becoming curious, looking around at Wang Xiaoyin, "This is much more interesting! Both men related to this song have died once, it seems that our fate is not shallow!"
"Haha, for such a fate of life and death, we should have a drink. Hmm, you have come all the way from China, so it's my treat today!" Seeing his dejected expression, Wang Xiaoyin also wanted to know something about the most mysterious Fox group, so he suggested drinking.
“Hmm, good idea! But we have to sing tonight, so we can only drink red wine. Otherwise, that kid Red Fox will definitely scream and go crazy. Listening to him howl is not as comfortable as listening to a wolf howl!” Silver Fox chuckled teasingly and walked side by side with Wang Xiaoyin toward the street.
Wang Xiaoyin suddenly asked, “At the last press conference to explain the song ‘Thousand Mountains,’ what did you do with that super beautiful woman surnamed Dongfang?”
Silver Fox cautiously glared at Wang Xiaoyin, thinking that he was not far away in Coral Country and would not follow him, before suddenly laughing loudly, “Haha, you noticed too? So you remember her too, and you remember that her surname is Dongfang. Hmm, you have good taste. Her seductive manner in bed is simply… simply… Why am I telling you this! Anyway, there is only one outcome for the woman I set my sights on, which is… hehe!” He grinned lewdly and made a pushing motion.
Wang Xiaoyin had found the right topic. The two super lecherous men talked at length about the art of seducing women in bed, and even mentioned the legendary Chinese technique "The Art of Seducing Women." They seemed to have met too late in life, and bottles of French red wine were slowly emptied during their conversation.

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