"As an assassin, if you don't even know the true identity of your target, wouldn't that be too incompetent?" Tang Yun brought over a first aid kit. "These days, I've thoroughly investigated your identity."

"The number one assassin in Yanjing, that's you." Tang Yun said, word by word.

"Alright, I admit defeat. Since you've found out my identity, I have nothing more to say." Bai Jiao, or rather, Zhao Yanran, let out a bitter laugh. "You didn't save me for no reason. Tell me, do you want to cooperate with me?"

"That's right." Tang Yun nodded, speaking as she helped Zhao Yanran with some simple bandaging. She didn't resist, knowing now the two women were like grasshoppers tied to the same rope. The news of the Netherworld Palace's base being wiped out by a mysterious force would soon reach Yanjing. Zhao Yanran understood that she had joined the Netherworld Palace as "Bai Jiao," but to Ghost and the others, she was just an "outsider." Whether she lived or died, it didn't matter anymore.

This meant Zhao Yanran had no backup anymore. If her guess was correct, Ghost wouldn't investigate for survivors, simply concluding "no one survived."

"I know a lot about you," Tang Yun said coolly.

"Oh really." Zhao Yanran responded with a half-smile, half-sneer, showing little interest in Tang Yun.

"We have a common enemy. If you still want to live, you can only cooperate with me."

"Is that so, how do I know what you're saying is true or false? If you want to cooperate, shouldn't you show some sincerity?" Zhao Yanran actually took out a cigarette from her pocket and started smoking, as if completely unaware of her severe injuries.

"On the day of Ye Shikai's wedding, the one who kidnapped Luo Shiqi was you, right?" As soon as Tang Yun finished speaking, Zhao Yanran's finger trembled, and the cigarette butt fell to the ground.

"You even injured him, but you didn't take his life because your mastermind behind-the-scenes didn't allow you to."

"Chen Yuxin." Tang Yun stared intently into her eyes, calmly saying those three words.

"Haha... seems like you really do know everything." Zhao Yanran helplessly shook her head. "That's right, the one who ordered me to kidnap Luo Shiqi was the head of the Chen family, Chen Yuxin."

"I'm curious, how do you know so much?" Zhao Yanran retorted.

"Because... I used to be her confidante."

"What did you say, you were Chen Yuxin's confidante."

"That's right. I've always been a confidante of the Chen family, codenamed Nine-tailed Fox. On the day of the wedding, I was the one who installed the handgun device at the venue."

"So, we actually completed some actions together," Zhao Yanran said self-deprecatingly.

"Chen Yuxin's sole purpose in arranging this was to prevent their wedding. If there was a chance... even assassinate Su Qingyu."

"What a vicious woman." Zhao Yanran was somewhat shocked after hearing this. Now that she thought about it, she finally understood why Chen Yuxin went to great lengths to have her kidnap Luo Shiqi and sabotage the wedding. Now it all made sense.

Chen Yuxin intended to replace them.

For safety, Chen Yuxin had separately arranged two people to complete the tasks of kidnapping Luo Shiqi and installing the firearm device. This was to distract the security at the venue and seize the opportunity to assassinate Su Qingyu. If the bullet hadn't slightly missed, this plan would have succeeded.

Even as "Yanjing's number one assassin," Zhao Yanran still felt a chill. The meticulous planning and ruthlessness were terrifying. In fact, to ensure the completion of the action, she had also struck a deal with Wang Qian, notifying the National Security Bureau in advance to intercept reinforcements from the Netherworld Palace and Moon God Temple on the way. Even without assassinating Su Qingyu at the venue, as long as Ye Shikai couldn't return in time, the wedding would have failed -- deeply terrifying.

"Since you know this was all orchestrated by Chen Yuxin, why didn't you tell Ye Shikai?"

"I naturally have my plans. So that time, I lied to him. I knew the mastermind behind me, but I found an excuse to brush it off and didn't tell him." Tang Yun seemed a bit disheartened as she spoke.

"Well, suit yourself then."

"After the mission ended, Chen Yuxin, fearing exposure, began 'cleaning' everyone involved in that action, starting with you." Tang Yun continued, "So, the Chen family began using all their forces to hunt you down, starting in Yanjing. Afterward, you found Yanjing too dangerous and went into hiding as 'Bai Jiao' in South America."

"Perfect, your analysis is flawless." Zhao Yanran closed her eyes, clapping her hands.

"By the way, since you were her confidante, why are you betraying her now?" Zhao Yanran asked, seemingly having thought of something.

"First of all, since Chen Yuxin wants to 'clean' everyone related to that day's plan, even as a confidante, I'd hardly escape unscathed. Moreover, there's a... personal reason."

"Don't tell me, you fell in love with that man?" Zhao Yanran, like a 'veteran in the game of love,' bluntly spoke, and... seemed to have hit the mark.

"Humph, do you think I became a wedding company owner for nothing? I've already seen through your little thoughts," Zhao Yanran said, smiling smugly.

"I thought that was just part of your disguise."

"So, because you fell in love with him, you betrayed Chen Yuxin?"

"Yes." Tang Yun nodded, admitting it.

"Then you're in for some heartbreak. She's pregnant now, and I heard their wedding is soon."

"That's why I need your help to expose her."

"Humph, if you'd told him earlier, things wouldn't be this troublesome. Now you have to go to Yanjing, miles away," Zhao Yanran gave her a disdainful look.

"First, I didn't have evidence before. Second, such crucial information should be revealed at an important occasion, like..."

"Like their wedding," Zhao Yanran cunningly smiled. "Fine, I'll help you, but afterward, you must promise that I can leave Yanjing safely."

"Of course."

Beep beep beep.

At this moment, Tang Yun's computer sounded an alarm. Both immediately sensed something was wrong and turned to the screen. A dozen people holding rifles were already coming up from downstairs.

"Come with me, they're here, and we can't hold them off now." Tang Yun quickly said, but then realized with a jolt that Zhao Yanran was seriously injured.

"Hey, are you up for it or not? If not, you'll die here." Tang Yun packed up the computer and prepared a carry-on bag.

"Of course, it's just like running away." Zhao Yanran stood up, and the two of them headed to the neighboring building via the fire escape. Tang Yun took out her phone and tapped it lightly.

Boom.

A loud explosion sounded from behind. Turning around, they saw the room had turned into a sea of fire.

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