As deep autumn arrived, the chill set in.

Within Yanhuang Soul, aside from the usual sounds of training, there weren't many tasks. Occasionally, the few tasks that did arise were completed successfully and on time.

Since losing an opponent like the Red Butterfly, the lives of the warriors in the organization began to settle down gradually. Especially in the medical department, aside from occasionally treating warriors injured during training with some herbal wine, they hadn't received any injured warriors for a whole week.

Of course, this was a good thing. The purpose of Yanhuang Soul's existence was to maintain a stable life for the people of Huaxia. Their leisurely and comfortable lives were proof of the organization's outstanding work.

In this regard, the greatest credit went to those young people, didn't it?

"Elder Fan, I want to take on a task."

"Hmm?"

Early in the morning, Shen Zuimo came into Fan Lingtian's office, and without any preamble, expressed a desire to go out on a task.

This was a very unusual phenomenon.

Normally, given Shen Zuimo's character, she wouldn't actively request to take on a task. Generally, if the organization had a requirement, she would complete it without complaint. If there were no tasks, she would quietly train at the base. She had never actively requested to do a task.

"Zuimo, why do you suddenly want to do a task?" Naturally, Fan Lingtian had to ask.

"I just want to go out to unwind."

Unwind? What kind of reason is that? Using a task as a way to unwind – perhaps only she in Yanhuang Soul could say such a thing.

Tasks are strict, and any mistakes are unacceptable. Once a task is assigned, one must hold oneself to high standards. The mindset is always tense, so how could one possibly unwind?

But Shen Zuimo was different. Having been an assassin, she could remain in the calmest state during any task, so for her, just leaving this place, going out for a walk, no matter what she did, was unwinding.

"If you want to unwind, it's not difficult. I can grant you some leave. Let Junjie take you around Capital City. By the way, isn't Xiaofan in Capital City right now?"

"No, I just want to do any task." Shen Zuimo refused directly, "Any task will do."

"Oh, well then, you go back first. I'll see if there's anything suitable and let you know."

"Mm."

Strange, Shen Zuimo's unusual behavior – what could it be for?

"Hey, Junjie, come over here to see me right away, quickly."

At lunchtime, Shen Junjie immediately found his sister, intending to ask why she went to Elder Fan to request a task today.

"Zuimo, what's the matter with you? Why did you want to take on a task?" It had been quite a while since they'd reunited as siblings, and he understood his sister's character well. There was no need for roundabout words.

"I just want to go out for a walk, to unwind."

"Didn't I explain things to you before? You're free now. You've shed your nightingale identity. You are Shen Zuimo now, and can live freely. Didn't I suggest you think about finding him?"

"Mm."

Her beautiful eyes flickered, and Shen Zuimo glanced at her brother, giving a soft "mm" but not saying more.

Seeing his sister's strange appearance, Shen Junjie paused, feeling he understood something suddenly.

"Zuimo, you're not wanting to do the task because of that kid, are you?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"I don't know, I can't figure it out. I just feel like something's missing. I thought that after completing another task, I'd decide..."

"Decide to find him?" Shen Junjie asked with slight joy.

Hearing this, Shen Zuimo looked away, not responding as directly as she usually would. But soon, her cherry-like mouth softly uttered, "Perhaps."

Perhaps? Still not certain, but this was an answer nevertheless.

"Haha, that's good, that's good. Going out to unwind is fine too. I'll ask Elder Fan to arrange a relatively easy task for you." His sister's earlier expression seemed slightly shy. She had never been shy before, which proved many things, mainly that the advice he had given her earlier was indeed the right choice.

Meanwhile, let's take a look at Liu Siyan's situation after she got up this morning.

"Dad, what kind of soup is this? It's quite tasty."

"Hmm? This? I don't know either; Xiaofan brought it over and said drinking it would stop the headache."

"Oh." Upon hearing Xiaofan's name, Liu Siyan's eyes immediately dimmed. Last night, he seemed to have been in a fight with someone, but with his skills, he shouldn't have lost.

"What's the matter between you two? I can't speak for other things, but Xiaofan is a good kid. If there's a misunderstanding, just clear it up..."

"Dad, I'm full. Meng Ying, after you finish eating, come up and see the two pieces of clothing I just shopped online for. They arrived by courier yesterday. I bought you a piece too, check if it fits afterward."

"Oh, okay."

Mentioning Xiaofan, Liu Siyan seemed unwilling to linger on that topic with others. Indeed, when they broke up back in the day, she was truly heartbroken, and after such a long recovery, her personality transitioned. It couldn't be explained or sorted out in just a few words.

She also learned from Chen Mengying that after Xiaofan dropped her off yesterday evening, he called Meng Ying over, but as for anything else, Chen Mengying was unclear, and Liu Siyan couldn't recall anything either.

"Siyan, your figure seems to have improved quite a bit lately."

"Mm? Isn't it just the same as before?" Liu Siyan said softly.

"When I helped you change clothes last night, I saw it. Wow, if I were a man, I'd be so lucky."

"Oh, you cheeky girl, what nonsense are you talking?

"I'm being honest."

Sitting in the car, the two girls started teasing each other and causing a ruckus.

"I really don't know what Xiaofan is thinking, such a great opportunity..."

"Don't mention him..."

Ah, mentioning Xiaofan, Liu Siyan's expression immediately changed.

"He's just a lousy guy, I don't care."

Chen Mengying helplessly stuck out her tongue. Xiaofan indeed, even at this point, still hadn't revealed the truth of the matter.

The car was driving normally on the road when some grime beside the car window caught Liu Siyan's attention.

Liu Siyan was especially fond of cleanliness, including her car. What was on the car window?

Leaning closer and looking, Liu Siyan was shocked to discover that it was, in fact, a bloodstain. Her mind began rapidly processing.

The car was usually driven by her alone, and before today, nothing was there. Except last night, that guy drove the car, right. At the time, he seemed to have been in a confrontation with others. Could this blood...

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