Yanjing.

"Ghost, go about your business. Let the driver take me, that's fine." Outside the Tianya Group, Ghost drove over to pick up Su Qingyu and An Lan. Today they were attending a ceremony about the transfer of some shares at the Chen Group. Before leaving Yanjing for Yun City, Ye Shikai specifically instructed Ghost to ensure Su Qingyu's safety.

The importance of Ghost was well-known to Su Qingyu; he was Ye Shikai's confidant and also the Brain of Netherworld Palace. He felt naturally embarrassed to have him act as a driver.

"Sis-in-law, Miss An, please get in the car. It's the Boss's task, and besides, I'm not busy now," Ghost said with a smile, opening the car door. An Lan sat in the passenger seat, while Su Qingyu and Ailina sat in the back. Today, Ailina seemed a bit upset. Ye Shikai's order for her was to secretly protect Su Qingyu and An Lan at the Tianya Group, but now Ghost was involved, clearly indicating a lack of trust in her.

"Don't overthink it. Now is a turbulent time, and the Boss is just being cautious," Ghost gently consoled Ailina as An Lan and Su Qingyu got into the car.

"Hmph, I'm not that petty," Ailina grumbled, her reluctance written all over her face.

"Alright, get in the car." Speaking of which, Ghost's personal wealth was enough to rank him among the world's richest, but for them, money was merely a series of numbers.

In the world of cultivators, wealth is always secondary; strength is what truly matters. Whoever's fist is biggest is the Boss, and with power comes naturally financial resources. Have you ever seen the Boss lack money? Of course, there are plenty of assassin organizations and mercenary groups in the Underworld, who work for money, but they only take tasks they are confident in.

"The location is in the GPS, don't rush while driving."

"Okay."

Ghost drove, wearing a business suit to avoid appearing too out of place. An Lan didn't know Ghost and naturally was a bit puzzled, especially when Su Qingyu called him "Ghost." Who would choose such a name?

"Sis-in-law, why are you transferring shares?" Ghost asked casually as he drove.

"Exchanging some shares for more resource platforms. It's a well-thought-out decision."

Ghost smiled faintly. Given Tianya Group's scale, even buying the whole group was a trivial matter for Netherworld Palace. He didn't quite understand why Ye Shikai, who loved Su Qingyu dearly, didn't use the resources of Netherworld Palace to elevate Tianya Group to the next level.

"Qingyu, have you prepared the contracts?" An Lan turned around to ask Su Qingyu. Although the decision to transfer some shares was Su Qingyu's, An Lan agreed overall. Chen Group was a giant, and in comparison, Tianya Group was indeed insignificant. Su Qingyu's approach might stir Chen Group's appetite, but at present, allying with Chen Group would accelerate Tianya's growth.

"Of course, rest assured."

Suddenly, the car abruptly stopped, and Su Qingyu was caught off guard, almost being thrown forward.

"What happened?"

"Sis-in-law, someone's fainted in front. I'll go check, you all stay put," Ghost said with a serious expression. Everyone looked ahead, seeing an elderly woman lying in the road. Could this be a scam?

"Ma'am, are you alright?" Ghost approached slowly, bent down, and reached out intending to help her up.

Something felt off; there's killing intent.

Suddenly, Ghost's face changed upon sensing murderous intent. Something wasn't right; the elderly woman emitted a cultivator's aura. Instinctively, he stepped back, and at that moment, a flash of white light streaked across. The "elderly woman" turned around, and a sharp blade directly aimed at Ghost. In the blink of an eye, Ghost found it hard to avoid. Although the vital points were dodged, the blade still pierced his arm, blood pouring out.

The three women in the car were stunned and quickly opened the car door, wanting to check. The alert Ghost instantly realized the anomaly. As a cultivator, an ordinary person couldn't possibly harm him. The woman on the ground was evidently an assassin.

"Don't get out; there's an assassin," Ghost shouted, concentrating Inner Strength in his hand and forcefully pushed the "elderly woman" away.

"Poisonous Concubine, I didn't expect it to be you." Ghost's Inner Strength was profound, the "elderly woman" clearly didn't anticipate Ghost's counterattack, and her mask fell off, revealing the face familiar to Ghost.

"What, last time it was seduction, now it's outright assassination?" Even though Ghost injured an arm, he couldn't resist quipping.

"Alright, step aside now, hand over those in the car, and I'll 'attend' to you tonight," Poisonous Concubine sneered. She was clearly there for Su Qingyu.

"Well, keep dreaming." Ghost slowly backed away, scanning the surroundings. Sure enough, dozens of men in black suddenly jumped out, surrounding the car. Being an assassination attempt, it wouldn't be just one person.

"What's going on?" Ailina felt the crisis immediately, letting Su Qingyu and An Lan stay inside the car, and took out the long whip from her waist.

"Obviously here to cause trouble," Ghost murmured, "Drive away with Sis-in-law and Miss An first. I'll hold them off."

"Are you sure you'll be alright?"

"Of course, now go, I'll keep them occupied." As soon as the words were spoken, Ghost sprang into action. Without weapons, he had to fight barehanded. The black-clad assassins wielded daggers and charged straight at him.

"Fall back," Ailina swung her arm, fiercely whipping the air, forcing the advancing black-clad men back. The next second, she was in the driver's seat and floored the gas pedal.

"Don't go," Poisonous Concubine moved forward but was blocked by Ghost.

"What, aren't you going to 'communicate' before you leave like this?"

"Hmph, do you think you can stop us with just the two of you? You're underestimating us," Poisonous Concubine spat venomously.

"I never underestimate others. If I do, it simply shows your abilities are only so-so." Ghost's body flickered, appearing before a black-clad man and slammed a palm onto his Adam's apple, instantly killing him.

"Ailina, is Ghost okay?" Su Qingyu and An Lan were shocked. Besides that, they were also worried about Ghost's safety. After all, so many people had come, and they looked menacing. Ghost had no backup; if something went wrong...

"Don't worry, Ghost is very skilled."

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