Ye Xiao hesitated for a moment but finally said, "Alright, that's settled, then. I'll have Han Xuewei and the others move in during the next couple of days."

"Mhm!" Su Yun said.

Ling Shuya immediately looked at Ye Xiao and asked, "Who's paying the rent?"

"The rent will of course be paid by Han Xuewei," Ye Xiao said. "After all, she's somewhat of a rich person now, and I'm just a poor guy!"

"Just keep pretending!" Ling Shuya gave Ye Xiao a look.

After chatting for a while longer, Ye Xiao, Shen Qiuyu, Ling Shuya, Zhou Yuyan, and Tang Rong, who had been playing on the computer, left Su Yun's place.

"Sister Su, actually, it wouldn't be bad if you came back with us. Your room has been empty all this time!" Ling Shuya said to Su Yun earnestly.

Su Yun smiled and said, "I'm used to living here. If someday I feel like going over, I will. It's just that I do feel a bit regretful for not going to ride in the new car today!"

"We can go for a spin now if you like," offered Ling Shuya.

"Let's leave it for tomorrow," said Su Yun.

Ye Xiao looked at Su Yun and said, "Sister Su, have a good sleep tonight. Tomorrow I really don't want to see you drowsy in class!"

As he spoke, Ye Xiao even waggled his eyebrows at Su Yun.

Teasing, pure teasing!

But Su Yun had no way to counter it.

After Ye Xiao and the others returned to the villa, Zhou Yuyan was going to sleep over at Ling Shuya's villa, so Ye Xiao couldn't accomplish anything with Ling Shuya tonight. Meanwhile, Tang Rong went back to her room with Shen Qiuyu to get ready for bed.

Soon after, only a lonely Ye Xiao was left in the living room!

Ye Xiao was not without things to do, either. He returned to his room and began to study why the medicine refining failed last night.

However, he made no progress the entire night!

The next morning, Ye Xiao was woken by a persistently ringing phone and really felt an urge to punch someone!

Picking up the phone and seeing the name Zhou Hao displayed, Ye Xiao immediately answered and said with a frown, "You'd better give me a reason not to hit you!"

Zhou Hao, bright as he was, instantly understood why Ye Xiao was irritated.

"Brother Xiao, don't be angry. I'm calling you this early only because it's urgent!" Zhou Hao quickly said to Ye Xiao.

Upon hearing Zhou Hao's words, Ye Xiao's annoyance vanished right away. Zhou Hao wouldn't call him this early without a good reason.

Ye Xiao's mood returned to calm and he asked, "What's the matter?"

"I've encountered a member of the Plum Blossom Group!" Zhou Hao said.

"Oh? Where did you encounter them? When?" When he heard it was a member of the Plum Blossom Group, Ye Xiao immediately perked up!

The Plum Blossom Group was no ordinary organization. Previously, Ye Xiao had also clashed with its members, and they were not to be underestimated.

"Half an hour ago. He was following me but I noticed!" Zhou Hao said. "I got hurt and I wanted to ask him who he was, but he committed suicide!"

The Plum Blossom Group!

Ye Xiao's expression grew dark.

Such enemies, unseen and unfelt, were the most terrifying kind. Furthermore, these people from the Plum Blossom Group were tracking Zhou Hao, which had to be premeditated!

But what could the Plum Blossom Group be plotting? Why were they tracking Zhou Hao? Could those people know the identities of Zhou Hao or me?

Suddenly, Ye Xiao felt very uneasy—this was the first time he had ever felt this way!

In the past, no matter what kind of opponent Ye Xiao faced, he had never felt such unease. But now, he did.

Regarding the Plum Blossom Group, Ye Xiao had only heard of them and never actually made contact. Those he had encountered from the group had all died, with each member seemingly harboring a fearless devotion to their cause.

Moreover, Ye Xiao was now visible to the public, and it seemed that members of the Plum Blossom Group were aware of his existence and knew his identity, as well as being very knowledgeable about Zhou Hao.

"Brother Xiao!" Zhou Hao, not hearing any response, called out uncertainly.

Ye Xiao, who had been rapidly contemplating, heard Zhou Hao's voice and immediately said, "We might have encountered a powerful enemy, one who holds us within the darkness at their fingertips."

"What?" Zhou Hao was shocked to hear Ye Xiao's words. In Zhou Hao's view, he and Ye Xiao had always been the hunters. But now, according to Ye Xiao, they had become the prey, and moreover, prey under acute surveillance, vulnerable to hidden hunters ready to kill at any moment!

"They may know of our identities, tracking me but not attempting to kill me!" Zhou Hao said, reflecting on the earlier encounter with a foe whose skills were nearly equal to his own. If not for the Wind Shadow Steps taught to him by Ye Xiao, who would have won today would still be uncertain. And had there been not one but two attackers, Zhou Hao would have had a hard time escaping.

"Brother Xiao, what should we do?" Zhou Hao felt the gravity of the situation.

Ye Xiao suddenly burst into laughter!

Zhou Hao, hearing Ye Xiao laugh at such a time, immediately became even more puzzled. He truly couldn't find anything laughable about the situation.

Ye Xiao slowly said, "What's meant to come will always come. Now that they know our identities but haven't made a move against us, there's only one reason—they're wary."

"Wary of what?" Zhou Hao said, "Could it be because of my Zhou family?"

"Hehe, maybe!" Ye Xiao chuckled as he spoke!

In fact, Ye Xiao was well aware of what these people feared, and it was definitely the Flame Dragon Team!

For the first time, Ye Xiao realized the Flame Dragon Team was useful!

Ye Xiao was no fool; on the contrary, he was quite bright. From these events, he surmised that if it weren't for the existence of the Flame Dragon Team, he might well have been dead by now!

Suddenly, a person flashed in Ye Xiao's mind!

Could it be him?

Ye Xiao then shook his head, thinking to himself that it couldn't be possible, not least because there wasn't any reason for it. It shouldn't be someone from the Flame Dragon Team, right? Even Ouyang Hua is openly involved, he thought.

"Damn it, if I ever find out who it is, I'll surely kill him!" Zhou Hao now felt like he was being toyed with, and to think that previously, it was always him playing with others!

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Where did you go? How come you're just coming back from the city center at this hour?"

Zhou Hao immediately snickered and said, "I went to have a bit of fun last night!"

Hearing Zhou Hao mention 'fun', Ye Xiao couldn't help but laugh, understanding all too well what Zhou Hao meant.

What kind of person was Zhou Hao? How could Ye Xiao not know? He could go without food or drink, but certainly not without women!

"I'm going out to buy some food, do you want me to get yours?" Ye Xiao asked.

"Aren't you going to rest anymore?" Zhou Hao said.

Ye Xiao replied, "With all your noise, how could I possibly sleep? No more sleep for me."

"I won't go over!" said Zhou Hao.

After ending the conversation with Zhou Hao, Ye Xiao didn't immediately get out of bed. Instead, he leaned against the bed and thought carefully.

Mountain Wolf Group!

Plum Blossom Group!

There must be some significant connection between them. Ye Xiao wasn't sure if these two organizations were closely linked elsewhere, but in Minghai City, he firmly believed there was!

So, what Ye Xiao had to face now was not the Mountain Wolf Group but the Plum Blossom Group!

Ye Xiao now knew the lair of the Mountain Wolf Group and could raid it at any time. He believed that in Minghai City, with himself and the Seven-colored Lamp working together, unless that person appeared, no one would be able to prevent the downfall of the Mountain Wolf Group in Minghai City!

Plum Blossom Group, oh Plum Blossom Group!

Ye Xiao smiled wryly, finding the Plum Blossom Group to be the most troublesome presence at the moment!

When Ye Xiao emerged from his room, it wasn't even six o'clock yet. Thus, the early risers Shen Qiuyu and Tang Rong had not yet awakened. Ye Xiao stepped out of the villa, breathing in the very fresh air, and then he went to buy breakfast.

The snack stall belonging to Qin Erzhu and his wife had been wrecked last time by Zhang Zihao. Since the couple didn't have any other skills, they started doing the stall business once again, which wasn't too difficult for them as they were experienced.

Today, like usual, Qin Erzhu and his wife were setting up their stall, but while they were busy, they saw Ye Xiao strolling over in a leisurely manner!

Having already regarded Ye Xiao as a great benefactor, Qin Erzhu quickly approached him upon seeing him!

"Ye Xiao, how come you're up so early? You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come on, the steamed buns are just out of the steamer, have a taste first!" Qin Erzhu blocked Ye Xiao's path.

Ye Xiao's mind was full of thoughts about the Plum Blossom Group, and while he was walking and pondering, he didn't notice Qin Erzhu blocking his way. Now, hearing Qin Erzhu's voice, he finally became aware of Qin Erzhu's presence.

Seeing Qin Erzhu with an apron on and clearly restarting his business, Ye Xiao immediately smiled and said, "Uncle Qin, are you feeling better? How come you've started setting up the stall so soon!"

Qin Erzhu immediately answered with a smile, "I don't have any other skills. This snack stall is something we can still manage. Come, have a seat!"

Qin Erzhu was exceptionally warm toward Ye Xiao.

Someone who didn't fear the powerful or who was perhaps even more formidable than the powerful, Qin Erzhu not only admired but revered him as well, and moreover, he had noticed his daughter getting along well with Ye Xiao. Although Qin Erzhu was against his child dating too early, he could see that Ye Xiao was a true talent. Deep down, he really did want to entrust his precious daughter to Ye Xiao for the sake of 'safety'.

Ye Xiao enjoyed a good breakfast at Qin Erzhu's stall, and when he was ready to pay, Qin Erzhu declined the money, saying he still needed to give them the medical fees later, as he was short of cash now.

"Uncle Qin, talking about money makes it too formal. Lu Lu and I are friends, and when a friend is in trouble, of course, I should help. Otherwise, wouldn't I be no different from that man?" said Ye Xiao with a smile. "So, let's do this—I won't pay for today's breakfast, but please pack me some more buns and porridge to take back!"

"Old lady, hurry up and pack some food for Ye Xiao!" exclaimed Qin Erzhu to his wife!

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