"It's good we left, or else we would've been blown up by you first." Zhao Yanran glanced behind. The massive explosion not only turned the room into rubble but also blew apart the fire escape between the two buildings, completely cutting off the pursuers.

"What should we do now? Return to Yanjing?"

"If we head to the airport, we might just walk right into their trap." Tang Yun shook her head, "We need to find a safer way."

"What way?" Zhao Yanran asked, and at this moment, Tang Yun handed over a card. On it was the name of a ship and a time string.

"Stowaway."

"Nonsense, unless you have a better idea?" Tang Yun gave a sideways glance, "If you seek help from Netherworld Palace, we would've been discovered before they even arrive."

"Fine, as long as we can survive now. Worst case, we just squeeze into the ship's cabin." Zhao Yanran seemed a bit reluctant. As a beautiful woman crammed into the bottom of a ship, it was a bit uncomfortable.

"Is this safe house... safe?" After adjusting the supplies, Zhao Yanran looked at the current safe house. Although they were setting off tonight, the assassins from the Chen family had very sharp noses.

"Relatively safe, I suppose. At least only I know, but whether they can find out, that's hard to say." Tang Yun selected safe houses with two characteristics: one, located in high-rise buildings; two, the location was complex, perfect for escaping. The two sat, resting, as if waiting for the final moment to arrive.

"How long have you been undercover in the Chen family?" Zhao Yanran fiddled with her gun, engaging in small talk.

"Since I was eighteen, so it's been seven or eight years." Tang Yun paused, speaking lightly.

"That long."

"Every confidant of hers must be carefully selected, and I'm just one of them."

"What, does the Chen family have so many confidants in secret?" Zhao Yanran asked curiously, "Since we're bored anyway, why don't you tell me a bit about it."

"The Chen family is one of the four great families of Yanjing and arguably the most deep-rooted. Even though I've been with them for seven or eight years, I only know sixty to seventy percent."

"The Chen family has an intelligence agency codenamed 'Shadow.'

"Shadow, I've never heard of it." Zhao Yanran thought for a moment, shaking her head. Despite being an assassin for many years and having heard of the Chen family, she had never heard of this organization.

"Of course you haven't. Even within the Chen family, very few know about it." Tang Yun continued, "This agency is top-secret and has always been under the control of the Family Head."

"Looks like you know quite a bit." Zhao Yanran remarked with a smile.

"That's about it. I don't know the rest." Tang Yun raised her head, casting a glance outside the window, "The ones after us this time are probably members of 'Shadow,' some of whom are at the Nascent Soul Stage or even the Out-of-Body Stage. They're very powerful."

"No wonder I couldn't beat them." Zhao Yanran felt a bit indignant. Although she was merely a woman, she could even hold her own against Ye Shikai. Not even Soul Destroyer was her match, and yet, she wondered who these strong people were who could take down a sub-base of the Netherworld Palace.

"I was once part of 'Shadow,' but inside, I only accepted assignments."

"I didn't expect Chen Yuxin to have such a powerful force at her disposal. No wonder." Zhao Yanran sank into contemplation. If that's the case, then would Su Qingyu be... in great danger?

"Hey, what are you thinking?" Tang Yun waved a hand in front of her, snapping Zhao Yanran back to reality.

"Uh, nothing. Should we... slip away now?"

"It's about time, let's go."

.....................

Yanjing.

"Xin, you're practically buying out the mall." Ye Shikai looked at the shopping bags in his hand, feeling a bit exasperated. He didn't expect she was a shopaholic.

"I haven't been here in forever. Now that you're finally free to accompany me today, of course, I want to enjoy it." Chen Yuxin pulled Ye Shikai into a clothing store, "Kai, should I pick out an outfit for you?"

"No thanks, you've already bought me three sets." Ye Shikai shook his head, swinging the bags containing custom-made suits.

"Alright then."

"Family Head, there's news from that side." At this moment, Chen Ruoya approached, whispering softly into Chen Yuxin's ear.

"Kai, I have some matters to attend to. Could you go to the tea shop nearby and get some drinks for me?" Chen Yuxin's expression changed slightly. If it weren't urgent, Chen Ruoya wouldn't have interrupted at this time.

"Okay." Ye Shikai stayed alert but had no choice. Chen Yuxin seemed to deliberately avoid him, moving with Chen Ruoya to a secluded corner, apparently discussing something.

Twenty minutes later.

"Was there something urgent? You seemed a bit anxious." Ye Shikai intentionally tried to probe.

"Ah, no, it's just some business matters. I've already asked Ruoya to handle it." Chen Yuxin turned her head, casually taking the tea.

"What kind of matters?" Ye Shikai "unintentionally" inquired further.

"Just... company matters."

"Xin, you're lying to me." Ye Shikai didn't get angry. After all, they'd been together long enough that he could judge certain situations. Especially since, in front of him, Chen Yuxin wasn't a "skilled liar."

Simply put, in front of the man she loves the most, Chen Yuxin wouldn't put on a facade.

"Kai, can't you stay out of this one?"

"So, only you're allowed to hide things from me?" Ye Shikai retorted.

"No, but this matter is quite complicated. I'll handle it, Kai, let's just continue shopping."

"Alright then."

"Kai, are you angry with me?" With not a word between them, Chen Yuxin seemed a bit guilty, wondering if she had upset him.

"No, but Xin, since we're about to get married, you should at least be open with me, right? Of course, if it's personal, you don't have to share."

"Kai, can I tell you about it later?"

"Sure, I trust you." Ye Shikai sighed. The Chen family, after all, was too "big," perhaps there were some unmentionable secrets.

"Thank you, Kai." Chen Yuxin leaned her head closer. "Oh, Kai, when are you going to take me to see the Netherworld Palace?"

"Why do you want to visit the Netherworld Palace..." Ye Shikai was a bit surprised.

"No reason, since we're about to get married, I should eventually meet them, right?"

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