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"Can't be bothered with you..."

However, Qin Fang wasn't the kind of person who would lose his head over beauty. He was very clear about what decisions needed to be made at what time.

Though the allure was right in front of him, he would absolutely not agree.

Not wanting to continue entangling with Xiaolajiao, Qin Fang just responded lightly and immediately rode his horse straight toward the stables.

"You... hmph, we'll see!"

Xiaolajiao was utterly stunned. She had practically handed herself over to Qin Fang, almost even begging him to take her, yet she still couldn't succeed.

But to ask her to repeat what she had just said, she didn't have the courage to do so anymore.

She had been furious with Qin Fang earlier, which made her blurt out words without thinking. Now that her temper had subsided, the natural shyness and restraint of a young woman crept back into her heart, making it impossible for her to say it again.

*Whew~~*

Seeing Qin Fang leave without agreeing, Xiaolajiao seemed to let it go and didn't force it anymore. Qu Yuancheng and the other four exchanged looks, each glancing at the others, before collectively letting out a sigh of relief.

They had narrowly avoided a major incident…

This was likely the shared thought of all five of them, who now felt much lighter.

"Jiajia, don't be mad—it's not good for your health..."

"Jiajia, let's go play something else instead..."

"Jiajia, I know a nice new restaurant near Qianshui Bay. Why don't we..."

Seeing Qin Fang walk away from Xiaolajiao, the four young men certainly didn't sit idly by. They immediately surrounded her, trying to please her with all sorts of flattering suggestions, as though they wanted her to forget everything that had happened today.

As for whether Xiaolajiao would really forget, only she would know. Judging by the occasional unusual glint in her eyes as she glanced over, it was clear there was more to it...

Qin Fang, of course, didn't have the time to keep bantering with this temperamental Xiaolajiao. He had far more important things to attend to.

For instance... he had spotted the Bloody-handed Demon Tu San.

What exactly Han Long wanted Tu San to do, Qin Fang didn't know. The only clue was that Han Long had mentioned the racetrack, seeming to imply there would be a meeting with someone.

Although Qin Fang had spent the earlier time riding a horse, he'd been keeping a close eye on the activity above the stands. The Bloody Demon was a top-tier brute—so fearsome that even Qin Fang couldn't ensure he could take him down. Naturally, he was exceptionally cautious and on guard.

It was only not long ago that Qin Fang finally noticed Tu San's whereabouts. Although he hadn't yet identified the contact Tu San was meeting, the discovery alone was enough to put Qin Fang on alert.

Although Tu San was a ruthless executioner with an overwhelming killing aura, someone at his level could restrain such an aura on their own. At the moment, Tu San appeared no different from an ordinary person, giving no indication of anything unusual.

Had it not been for Qin Fang's extremely precise scouting skill and the fact that he had preemptively marked Tu San, spotting him would've been near impossible.

With his scouting skill advancing toward the Master Level, Qin Fang had gained several useful enhancements, such as marking specific targets to track their movements and locations within a certain range.

Qin Fang had encountered Tu San the previous night. Sensing an exceptional level of danger, he immediately marked Tu San. This way, he could anticipate Tu San's movements and proximity to himself, serving as an early warning system of sorts.

Besides Tu San, Qin Fang had also marked Han Long. This made it possible to know if Han Long ever left Number 36 Villa.

If Han Long truly left, Qin Fang wouldn't need to risk entering the villa anymore, sparing himself the trouble... But with the mark in place, things were far easier. Currently, the range was around 200 meters, and within that distance, the system could alert him automatically. It was this that allowed Qin Fang to detect Tu San's arrival ahead of time.

What Tu San's purpose was, or who he was meeting, honestly didn't matter much to Qin Fang since it had nothing to do with him.

What mattered was confirming Tu San was here so he could ensure Tu San was no longer at Number 36 Villa. This meant Han Long wouldn't have an overpowered enforcer nearby anymore.

Although the mercenaries in the group were undoubtedly formidable compared to police in Hong Kong Island, they weren't significant threats to someone like Qin Fang.

In short, removing Tu San from the equation left no one else in Han Long's circle who posed a significant threat to Qin Fang.

Of course, there was still a chance Han Long might have prepared other experts against Qin Fang. But given Tu San's loner personality, it seemed unlikely for him to coexist with other masters. Thus, the odds were low.

As Qin Fang schemed his next steps, Qu Yuancheng broke away from the four young men and one woman to approach him. Spotting the sweat-soaked Qin Fang, Qu Yuancheng smiled warmly as he said:

"Qin Fang, you've been running all morning and sweating a lot. Go take a quick shower—I'll wait for you outside…"

Qu Yuancheng treated Qin Fang with considerable respect.

Partly because of Qin Fang's status, but also because of the earlier incident with Xiaolajiao.

These people all knew Xiaolajiao's notoriously stubborn nature. Once she set her mind on something, it was exceedingly difficult to change it.

While the other four were busy consoling Xiaolajiao, Qu Yuancheng naturally tried to persuade Qin Fang. If he could get Qin Fang to give up on the bet, it would be easier on everyone.

Horseback riding might seem like the horse does all the work while the rider leisurely sits, but the reality was that it was quite exhausting. After so many laps of intense riding, even someone as robust as Qin Fang was drenched in sweat.

Xiaolajiao, for her part, was even more drenched in fragrant sweat. Her hair was damp, and parts of her clothing clung to her body, accentuating her curvaceous figure.

But Qin Fang was completely immune to such distractions and didn't fall for it at all.

"Sure, I'll go take a shower!"

Qin Fang didn't decline—it was exactly what he needed. He gave a simple reply and immediately headed for the racecourse's dedicated bathhouse to freshen up.

What Qin Fang actually intended to do in the bathhouse, though, was a mystery known only to himself.

It was nearing noon, and the knights who had trained all morning would soon return to rest and wash up. But before then, the bathhouse was relatively empty.

Stripping off his clothes and turning on the shower, Qin Fang began to wash away the sweat…

Yet while his body stayed under the water, his mind had already drifted far away.

So where had his thoughts gone...

The hilltop, to Number 36 Villa.

That Caucasian Dog was locked inside a reinforced steel cage with an iron chain around its neck—exceptional precautions that made escape nearly impossible.

Qin Fang's mind honed in on the Caucasian Dog. Due to the distance, he could only issue simple commands, unable to manipulate it with precision.

"Beast Eye..."

Thankfully, the Beast Eye skill was still functional, allowing Qin Fang to observe the events there from dozens of kilometers away.

The villa appeared calm and ordinary on the surface, but all its security systems were operational. Mercenary group guards patrolled the premises vigilantly.

Attempting a daylight break-in would result in a far worse outcome than one at night...

Although Qin Fang's body remained at the racetrack, his mind, via Beast Eye, kept watch on the villa.

With Tu San absent, Han Long's side lacked formidable protection.

Though daytime defenses had transformed the villa into a fortress, Qin Fang considered it weaker compared to the previous night when Tu San had been present.

The major obstacle last night had been Tu San constantly keeping an eye on the dog, severely limiting Qin Fang's actions. Now, there was no such hindrance since Tu San wasn't there.

However, there was still a dilemma—Tu San had locked the dog in a cage and tethered it with an iron chain. If Qin Fang were there himself, it would've been easy to handle, but for the dog...

*Woof woof woof~~ Awooo~~*

The dog, now akin to a canine demon with human-like intelligence, couldn't open the cage but had other means at its disposal.

For example, it started howling and barking like crazy.

The Caucasian Dog's bark sounded eerily like a wolf's howl, and its relentless noise was maddening.

The villa housed plenty of mercenaries, all armed and alert to any suspicious movements outside. When the dog started its frantic barking, their first thought was an intruder had entered the villa.

"What's going on? Go check it out..."

Han Long, resting in the villa, frowned deeply at the commotion. He immediately summoned a subordinate to investigate.

The subordinate rushed off enthusiastically, carefully scanning the villa's perimeter but finding nothing—no signs of any intruder.

"Why the hell are you barking? So annoying..."

After confirming there was no danger, the subordinate angrily approached the dog's cage, shouting a few curses. Knowing the dog couldn't understand him, he merely grumbled while preparing some dog food before planning to leave... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) and cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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