"Ye Xiao, you're so annoying!" Wang Luoxin glared at Ye Xiao, her cheeks a charming shade of red, seemingly filled with all kinds of displeasure. However, Ye Xiao knew that Wang Luoxin wasn't truly upset inside.

"Tell me why, then." Ye Xiao chuckled softly and then said, "Okay, let's think about where we should go now."

Wang Luoxin thought for a moment and said to Ye Xiao, "Why don't we go check out the place we just rented? After all, it's your money. You should have a look."

Upon hearing this from Wang Luoxin, Ye Xiao's heart twinged. Yes, it was all his money.

"Judging by your expression, are you feeling the pinch again? Today, our Seven-colored Lamp has been through thick and thin with you, and now you want to quibble over a bit of money with me?" Wang Luoxin raised her eyebrows as she spoke.

"Why would I? I was just thinking we really should buy an induction cooker for the winter." Ye Xiao said.

Wang Luoxin looked puzzled at Ye Xiao's words and asked, "Why buy an induction cooker?"

"To eat hotpot! It's the warmest thing to eat in winter. Don't you know?" Ye Xiao laughed and said, "What I mean is, let's buy an induction cooker later. We might need to stay in Bird City for a while longer, so during that time, we could use it to pass the time."

"Is that really what you're thinking?" Wang Luoxin looked at Ye Xiao skeptically.

Ye Xiao let out a wry smile and said, "Of course that's what I was thinking. What did you think? Do you really consider me that cunning in your heart?"

Wang Luoxin softly chuckled and said, "I really do think so."

"Could you be a bit more tactful when you speak next time, give me some room to breathe? After all, I'm the one spending the money." Ye Xiao said.

"From what you're saying, does it mean since I eat and live off you, we should listen to you in the future, and do whatever you say?" Wang Luoxin looked at Ye Xiao and said.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "If possible, that would be the best."

"Best, my foot! Let me tell you, even though you're paying for food and lodging, don't forget, hiring our Seven-colored Lamp for an hour costs hundreds of thousands. How many hotpots do you think that covers?" Wang Luoxin said as she took out a bank card wrapped in tissue paper from her clothes and handed it to Ye Xiao, "Here's your card, I won't take it."

Seeing the bank card wrapped in tissue paper, Ye Xiao was a bit puzzled. He looked at Wang Luoxin and asked, "What's the deal with this?"

"You're asking me? I was afraid your card might dirty my clothes." Wang Luoxin said.

Ye Xiao was at a loss whether to laugh or cry at Wang Luoxin's words. The money had already been transferred, and now she was disgusted by his bank card.

Nonetheless, Ye Xiao didn't want to offend Wang Luoxin. After all, in Bird City, he still had a lot that needed the Seven-colored Lamp to handle. If he offended Wang Luoxin and the Seven-colored Lamp fell through, what would he do?

Wang Luoxin turned and walked towards the BMW X6, and Ye Xiao hurried over. If this girl got annoyed and drove off, wouldn't he have to walk back to Jinling District? It's quite far from here to Jinling District, you know.

They got into the BMW X6 and drove straight to Jinling District.

There is no wall completely impenetrable to the wind, no matter how much it's hidden. Some things will still get out, for example, what happened at Fu Mansion.

Although it couldn't be said that everyone knew, the higher-ups of several families among the eight major families in Bird City were aware.

They knew, but no one made a move. Someone capable of injuring even Fu Hongyi was obviously not an ordinary person. Of course, if they knew Ye Xiao was Blood Shura, they would surely be even more shocked.

Except for the Fu family, many people from the other seven families watched the situation, waiting to see what the Fu family would do next. However, one family couldn't hold back any longer.

Specifically speaking, it was the clan leader of this family.

Dongning Building, 12th-floor pantry.

Fang Jing repeatedly tried calling Ye Xiao's phone. It was already past four in the afternoon, but no matter how she tried, Ye Xiao's phone remained unreachable.

Earlier, she and Ye Xiao had already arranged everything, but now Ye Xiao suddenly went MIA.

"The number you dialed is not in the service area, please try again later!" The automated message echoed again from the phone.

Fang Jing sighed, putting away the phone.

"What the hell is this guy up to?" Fang Jing was getting a bit anxious now. After all, her father really needed Ye Xiao's help.

At that moment, Fang Jing's phone rang with its pleasant ringtone. She thought it was a call back from Ye Xiao, so she immediately picked up the phone, but the number was labeled as 'That Man.'

Fang Jing hesitated for a moment but ultimately answered the call.

"Jinger, Ye Xiao hasn't called you, has he?" A very polite male voice came through the phone; it was none other than Liu Wenzhuo.

The man who had once abandoned Fang Jing's mother, and naturally, Fang Jing's biological father.

"Are you that anxious? If you're really in a hurry, you could just go find him yourself." Fang Jing, upon hearing Liu Wenzhuo's voice, got inexplicably angry.

Liu Wenzhuo could hear that Fang Jing was a bit angry and knew he hadn't given enough care to his daughter, and indeed felt guilty. So, he quickly said to Fang Jing, "Jinger, don't be mad. I just wanted to tell you that Ye Xiao might not meet with me today; something came up on his end."

"Oh?" Fang Jing felt strange hearing Liu Wenzhuo's words. How could he possibly know about Ye Xiao's whereabouts? She, Fang Jing, didn't even know. However, what disgusted her the most was Liu Wenzhuo calling himself 'dad.'

"Did I ever acknowledge you as my dad? Don't push your luck; you should know my personality." Fang Jing sneered coldly at Liu Wenzhuo.

Liu Wenzhuo immediately said, "Sorry, that's my fault. Jinger, listen to me talk about Ye Xiao's situation."

Upon hearing Liu Wenzhuo speak again, Fang Jing suddenly remembered Ye Xiao and quickly asked him, "How do you know where Ye Xiao is?"

"I don't know where Ye Xiao is right now, but for some reason today, he went to the Fu family, caused a huge commotion, killed Fu Bin, Fu Tianjue's grandson, and seriously injured Fu Hongyi, Fu Tianjue's son."

"What?" Fang Jing was truly shocked by Liu Wenzhuo's words. Although she had never been involved in family affairs, she knew that, as one of the eight major families in Bird City, each possessed extraordinary strength. Ye Xiao had barged into the Fu family, killed Fu Bin, and wounded Fu Hongyi; this was undoubtedly a massive issue for the Fu family.

Fang Jing also knew from Liu Wenzhuo that the Fu family, and Fu Tianjue in particular, was powerful and always settled scores. What Ye Xiao had done — clearly, Fu Tianjue wouldn't let it slide.

So at this moment, Fang Jing was filled with worry and quickly said, "What about Ye Xiao? How is he now? Liu Wenzhuo, don't you dare lie to me, or I'll never forgive you."

Hearing Fang Jing's words, Liu Wenzhuo frowned slightly. After all, he was still Fang Jing's father, though a very inadequate one. But he was still the father. Now, Fang Jing speaking to him like this was indeed a sign of great disrespect.

However, at this moment, Liu Wenzhuo dared not confront Fang Jing. He knew that to gain Ye Xiao's help, he absolutely must not offend Fang Jing.

"Jinger, what I said is true. It's said that Ye Xiao is unharmed, albeit injured; he still managed to leave the Fu family. Ye Xiao really has some incredible strength." Liu Wenzhuo added, "In a duel with experts, any part of the body could be attacked by the opponent, so I'm thinking if you haven't been able to reach Ye Xiao, his phone might have been damaged."

Hearing Liu Wenzhuo's words, Fang Jing also felt it made sense, yet the more sense it made, the more she couldn't stop worrying, growing more anxious inside.

Seeing Fang Jing not responding, Liu Wenzhuo immediately said to her, "Jinger, listen to me. No matter what happens with Ye Xiao in the future, I'm sure he's not simple. You must hold onto him tightly if you get along with him, our Liu family..."

Liu Wenzhuo wanted to tell Fang Jing that if she stayed with Ye Xiao, he would secure control over the Liu family, and their status in Bird City would certainly rise.

But upon hearing Liu Wenzhuo's words, Fang Jing's face changed instantly. She knew Liu Wenzhuo had never really considered her much; all his thoughts were about becoming the true leader of the Liu family — power, that's what Liu Wenzhuo pursued.

"Enough!" Fang Jing's voice was cold as she said, "Let me tell you, I'm different from my mom. I helped you because mom begged me to, but I also can choose not to help, so don't push me."

When Liu Wenzhuo heard this, he was so scared that his legs went weak, quickly saying, "Don't misunderstand, Jinger. Everything I do is for your happiness, Jinger. I'll do whatever you say. Please, don't get mad, I mean no harm, really, no harm."

Fang Jing's anger completely threw Liu Wenzhuo off balance.

At this moment, although Liu Wenzhuo was the clan leader of the Liu family, he was merely a puppet. He wanted absolute power in the Liu family, so he had to make concessions.

"Hanging up!" Fang Jing said and directly disconnected the call.

Holding her phone, Fang Jing suddenly felt a wave of powerlessness and leaned against the wall.

Where is Ye Xiao now? How is he doing? What about his injuries?

These were the only thoughts in Fang Jing's mind. She didn't know what had really happened, but she knew one thing: she wasn't a good woman. How could she let Ye Xiao help that bastard Liu Wenzhuo?

In Fang Jing's heart, Liu Wenzhuo was just a bastard!

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