Tall and handsome, clad in a crisp military uniform, with a blue scorpion tattoo on the back of his hand, the man watched Xiu Ju with a smile and said, "That's a thing of the past. I am now one of the captains of the Dragon Group Combat Team, so you'd better hope that the man you are fond of doesn't give me any leverage, or he's as good as dead."

Hearing these words, Xiu Ju smiled coldly, "Threats? I don't wish to repeat myself. Your words just now broke our tacit understanding, so maybe, just maybe, I'll do something about it."

"Assassinate me?" the tall and handsome man smiled and asked.

Xiu Ju smiled, "Depends on the mood."

The man laughed, a proud look in his eyes as he stared at Xiu Ju and said, "Don't forget, I was once the strongest. And to become the strongest Hunter, one must have enough patience. I can wait, I will wait for the right opportunity, while you cannot."

Just as Xiu Ju raised her eyebrows, he smiled and said, "Because right now, you can't wait to return to his side."

Ding!

The elevator door opened, and the tall and handsome man in full military attire smiled at Xiu Ju before stepping out of the elevator.

This made Xiu Ju's gaze turn colder than ever before.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Xiu Ju returned to Provincial City.

Just as she came out from the airport, Xiu Ju instantly saw Shen Qiang leaning against her sports car, smiling at her. His white shirt's top button undone, paired with the high-end suit he wore, cast a casually elegant vibe that brightened Xiu Ju's beautiful eyes.

Opening the car door, Shen Qiang smiled, "It hasn't even been twenty-four hours since I left you, but it feels like a century."

Xiu Ju laughed, went over to Shen Qiang, and after gently adjusting his collar, she looked at him with a gleeful smile, "Showing off in front of me comes with a price!"

Shen Qiang laughed, his large hand wrapping around her waist, "I like tough opponents, the same goes for in bed."

"I hope you're as brave as you boast," Xiu Ju said, lifting her eyebrow playfully and with a smile full of provocation in her eyes, "and not just a shrimp that can only last a few minutes."

Interesting.

Is this the real Xiu Ju of the Dark Department?

That's what crossed Shen Qiang's mind in an instant.

They got in the car and drove back home in Jinyu Huacheng.

...

Three and a half hours later.

Lying in Shen Qiang's arms, Xiu Ju said coldly, "That's enough for today, I'm saying stop."

Shen Qiang laughed, "As I said, I like tough opponents, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'll obey."

After a moment of composure, Xiu Ju decisively said, "I surrender, please spare me."

Shen Qiang smiled, "No problem, I accept your surrender. But remember next time, don't question my abilities and provoke me."

Xiu Ju nodded earnestly.

Then she turned her back to Shen Qiang, unlike the usual Xiu Ju who would rest on his chest.

Shen Qiang wrapped his arms around her from behind.

Just when she was in a half dream, about to fall asleep, Shen Qiang heard Xiu Ju say, "Shen Qiang, being prominent attracts trouble. You are now a very noticeable rising star in the Cultivation World, and there will always be many people watching you. Be extra careful with everything you do."

Embracing her slender waist, Shen Qiang spoke softly, "What can I do? Can I cripple my martial arts and hide in a ravine?"

Xiu Ju was silent for a moment before saying, "How about those demons who came for the job interview?"

Shen Qiang said, "They haven't been interviewed yet, and I'm always worried that I might recruit demons who do nothing but evil secretly to Sheng He. If that happens, it would leave many hidden dangers."

Hearing this, Xiu Ju turned over, looked at Shen Qiang, and her beautiful eyes stared at his facial contours in the darkness before speaking softly, "Cooperate with Dragon Group to check the DNA of the demons who come for interviews. Dragon Group has a database, and they can identify some demons who have committed unforgivable crimes in the past."

Shen Qiang was silent for a moment and said, "I've considered this aspect. However, sometimes, demons may do something that seems very malicious, but they have their reasons. For example, a little demon is happily playing in the forest, and then a few Daoists come with swords intending to vanquish evil and protect the Tao, but they end up getting eliminated by the demon. In this case, would you say this demon is good or evil?"

Xiu Ju said, "Don't make trouble. If you don't discern and accept any demon that comes along, in the end, those demons will definitely destroy you."

Shen Qiang sighed.

In fact, Shen Qiang understood that everyone has secrets, and this was even more true for those demons. If they joined Shen Qiang's Sheng He and caused trouble afterward, the blame would surely fall on Shen Qiang's head.

After all, if the King of Demons couldn't control his own subordinate demons, who would believe such a thing if it got out?

So, after being silent for a moment, Shen Qiang said, "Let's sleep. Tomorrow I'll go to see Qian Shanxue."

Hearing this, Xiu Ju gently kissed the corner of Shen Qiang's mouth, said "Good night, sweet dreams," and then closed her eyes with peace of mind.

Early the next morning, as the sky was just beginning to lighten,

Shen Qiang suddenly awoke from his sleep.

The moment he opened his eyes, he saw Qian Shanxue, dressed in a military uniform, standing tall and valiant in front of the window.

"Can you use the door? Both my girlfriend and I are undressed," Shen Qiang, already used to his female boss's sudden appearances, said with helpless resignation.

"You have five seconds to get dressed, then meet me on the terrace." Qian Shanxue, as if she hadn't heard Shen Qiang's words, vanished in a flash.

Shen Qiang, resigned, looked at Xiu Ju: "I thought you would mock her."

"Why would I want to do that?" Xiu Ju coquettishly raised her eyebrows from the pillow and said, "You have such a good figure; what's the harm in showing it off a bit?"

Shen Qiang was speechless.

He got up.

Dressed and went to the terrace garden.

It was now late autumn, heading into winter.

The wind on the terrace was strong, and among the lush garden, there was now a hint of withering yellow.

"Where are Ali and Ye Xiaolei?" Shen Qiang asked, looking at the tall Qian Shanxue in her military uniform, standing alone by the railing watching the scenery, with her waist-length black hair fluttering in the wind from beneath her military cap.

Qian Shanxue turned her head.

For some reason, her ice-cold face seemed to flush with a faint blush.

"Our people have found that there are demons gathering at your Dinghao Hotel," she said.

Shen Qiang smiled, "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that. As you know, starting a business is hard, and my company is really short on staff lately. Cultivators are hindered by their schools and mentors, and currently, not many are willing to join, but those demons are very supportive. However, I don't know their backgrounds."

"Don't expect me to help you investigate them. I don't have time to do your work," Qian Shanxue raised an eyebrow.

Shen Qiang smiled, also went to the railing, and looking out at the busy city in the dawn, he said calmly, "It's not you who's helping me, it's me helping you. I will manage to get their DNA and give it to you for database comparisons. If they are vile and currently wanted demons, you can capture them and bring them to justice. If they've only made minor mistakes or are demons without a record of misdeeds, then I will keep them at the company."

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