After Bai Lan also left, Ye Qiu once again took out the Jade Buddha, continuing to study it, trying to recapture that previous feeling. However, after an entire afternoon, he couldn't figure out anything.

If he hadn't indeed felt his bottleneck slightly loosen now, he would have thought that sensation was just an illusion.

"Cultivation indeed isn't something that can be completed overnight. Who knows how long it'll be until the next opportunity arises." Ye Qiu shook his head, putting away the Jade Buddha.

And, at the same time.

Bai Hao once again arrived at the Bai Group, once again walking into Bai Lan's office.

Upon seeing Bai Hao appear, Bai Lan's face immediately turned cold, "Get out! Without my permission, never step into my office again!"

If not for him being her biological brother, Bai Hao would have cursed her out already.

"Lanlan, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."

Bai Hao said with a fawning expression, the smile on his face blooming like dogtail grass.

Many people called her Lanlan, but when these two words came from Bai Hao's mouth, it made Bai Lan nauseous. Previously, Bai Hao constantly called her a bitch, and Bai Lan had long been utterly disappointed in her brother.

"Don't, just call me a bitch. You calling me so affectionately makes me uncomfortable." Bai Lan mocked, even though she didn't understand why Bai Hao's attitude changed so drastically.

"I'm sorry... I was wrong, I shouldn't have spoken like that, it's all my fault."

As he spoke, Bai Hao lifted his hand and directly slapped it against his own face.

Bai Lan was a bit dumbfounded, staring blankly at Bai Hao.

"Sister, my dear sister, please calm down." Bai Hao laughed slyly, but he didn't care. As long as he could obtain Bai Lan's forgiveness, it was all worth it.

"Today, Young Master Zhang told me he won't force the Bai Family to marry you off to him anymore, and he also supports you being with Ye Qiu." Speaking of Ye Qiu, Bai Hao's expression changed again, cursing himself internally for not recognizing Ye Qiu's importance sooner.

"Ye Qiu is a good brother-in-law, so you better take good care of him in the future!"

"Hmm?"

Seeing Bai Hao's drastic change, Bai Lan couldn't help but furrow her brow.

She recalled Zhang Tianfu's previous attitude toward Ye Qiu and seemed to have realized something, but many things still confused her.

"Is it because Ye Qiu is the Demon King?" Bai Lan asked directly.

Bai Hao was surprised, but he quickly relaxed. Ye Qiu was her man; it wasn't surprising she knew Ye Qiu was the Demon King. Bai Hao didn't hide it and immediately nodded, "That's right, that's the reason."

As he spoke, Bai Hao gave a thumbs up and said, "Sister, you have a keen eye, knowing he's the Demon King! Sigh, why didn't you tell me earlier he was the Demon King? Had I known, I wouldn't have troubled him..."

Thinking about offending Ye Qiu, Bai Hao felt regretful. If not for these events, he could have asked Ye Qiu to teach him some skills, and wouldn't he be unbeatable in the Imperial Capital?

Unfortunately, there's no medicine for regret in this world, and he could only hope Ye Qiu didn't hold grudges and would not pursue the matter further.

Of course, given Ye Qiu's standing, he couldn't be bothered to fuss with Bai Hao. Otherwise, how could he still be here talking to Bai Lan?

"What exactly does the Demon King represent?"

This wasn't the first time Bai Lan heard this title. Back in the army, the instructors spoke of these two words with reverence. Internationally, those immensely powerful Blood Cross experts and the overlords within the Dark World in Jiangnan City would shudder at the mention of these words, piquing her curiosity immensely.

"You don't know?" Bai Hao was shocked.

"Should I know?"

"Uh..." Bai Hao was at a loss for words, feeling awkward for a moment, but quickly realized that Bai Lan's focus since childhood wasn't on this field. Ye Qiu's file was also classified as top secret by the state, so ordinary people couldn't access it. It was understandable for Bai Lan not to know what the Demon King represented.

"The Demon King..." Bai Hao's face lit up with yearning as he spoke, "It's a supreme title. In the entire Huaxia, only one person is worthy of this title, or rather, only this title is worthy of him!"

"However, you don't need to know too much about this. Just maintain a good relationship with Ye Qiu! The future of our Bai Family depends on you!"

Bai Lan asked repeatedly, but this time Bai Hao refused to disclose anything further, though Bai Lan grew even more curious about Ye Qiu's identity. The Demon King? What exactly does it represent?

...

At this moment, the sky had already darkened, and Ye Qiu was planning to go out and pick up Bai Lan from work.

However, before he could step out the door, Zhang Aiguo arrived again.

Seeing Zhang Aiguo appear, Ye Qiu's face almost turned black, "Chief of Staff Zhang, didn't you go back? Why are you here again?"

Sensing the frustration and speechlessness in Ye Qiu's tone, Zhang Aiguo felt quite awkward as well.

"Ahem, Ye Qiu, I intended to leave, but you really need to take action on this matter." Speaking, Zhang Aiguo pulled out some documents and continued, "Take a look, and afterward, it's up to you to decide how to proceed. If you're still unwilling to act, then pretend I never came."

"Hmm?"

Seeing Zhang Aiguo's serious expression, Ye Qiu was a bit puzzled but still took the documents and carefully read through them.

These documents detailed the audacious actions of the Wolf Fang Mercenary Corps within Huaxia and the consequences of their actions.

Of course, these weren't Ye Qiu's primary concern.

What concerned him was the clear statement that the Wolf Fang Mercenary Corps was cooperating with the Blood Cross!

"I see! No wonder the Wolf Fang Mercenary Corps, only the fifth in the international ranking, can crush the fighters of the Demon Corps. Turns out the Blood Cross is behind it! It explains everything!"

At the mention of Blood Cross, a monstrous killing intent erupted from Ye Qiu!

He had sworn that as long as the Blood Cross remained, he would never cease his vengeance, determined to fight them to the end!

Feeling Ye Qiu's murderous intent, Zhang Aiguo was shaken. He had underestimated Ye Qiu's hatred for the Blood Cross or rather underestimated the significance of that person in Ye Qiu's heart.

"I will depart tomorrow!" Ye Qiu straightforwardly accepted the mission without hesitation.

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