Ye Qiu's words instantly scared Bai Hao to the point of wetting himself.

He never expected that the seemingly refined Ye Qiu could harbor such brutality within. If he weren't truly Bai Lan's biological brother, wouldn't it mean the Bai Family would really end with him?

Bai Hao didn't dare to think further; he was truly afraid of Ye Qiu now. This guy was simply not human. So many elite members of the Tianli Security Company appeared like children before Ye Qiu. How could they fight? How could they seek revenge?

"Get lost!"

Seeing Bai Hao's cowardly expression, Ye Qiu let out a cold grunt.

Bai Hao was so frightened by Ye Qiu's shout that he almost broke into pieces. Without another word, he ran off in a panic, not caring about the bodyguards lying on the ground.

After driving Bai Hao away, Ye Qiu noticed that Bai Lan still had a troubled expression on her face. "What's wrong? Are you worried about something? Don't worry, a guy like your so-called brother isn't worth worrying about."

Although Ye Qiu's words weren't the most pleasant, they were the truth, and Bai Lan knew it. She shook her head and said, "I'm not worried about that. It's just... I heard that people from the Zhang Family are arriving soon."

Bai Lan's words made Ye Qiu fall silent. He knew that the Zhang Family mentioned by Bai Lan was the family allied with the Bai Family, and the ones she referred to were likely her "fiancé."

However, after a brief silence, Ye Qiu laughed and said, "So what? You're mine; no one can take you away from me!"

Ye Qiu's words brought a blush to Bai Lan's cheeks. She spat, "Hmph, who's yours, anyway."

Although Bai Lan said this, her heart was sweet. Unknowingly, the cold CEO showed her feminine side.

"Hey, hey, hey, do you have to be like this? You've already slept with me, and now you still won't admit it!" Ye Qiu acted all heartbroken.

"If you keep spouting nonsense, do you believe I'll kick you out right now?" Bai Lan glared with her beautiful eyes.

Instantly, Ye Qiu deflated like a punctured ball, sulking, "Alright, alright, I won't say it. I won't say it anymore, okay?"

Seeing the once-mighty Demon King now act like a naughty child was a bit funny, but Bai Lan was a very clever woman. She knew Ye Qiu was only doing this to relax her mindset.

Although she didn't say much outwardly, she remembered this sentiment in her heart.

"People from the Zhang Family aren't as simple as you think. They're much stronger than our Bai Family." Bai Lan said, although she knew that Ye Qiu wasn't one to easily yield to others!

Therefore, she didn't persuade Ye Qiu not to get into conflicts with people from the Zhang Family. She only said, "If you encounter people from the Zhang Family, don't clash head-on with them. Be cautious."

"Don't worry. I'm aware." Ye Qiu smiled. He felt great now because Bai Lan genuinely cared about him, and their emotions didn't require many words to describe.

After taking Bai Lan to the company, Ye Qiu realized the Jade Buddha wasn't with him; it had been left in the rented apartment.

"Although I don't know what the Jade Buddha is used for, since the people from the Blood Cross value it so much, it's evident that this Jade Buddha isn't simple."

Ye Qiu thought and decided to return.

He believed that if people from the Blood Cross wanted to find his residence, it would be as simple as having a meal. If they retrieved the Jade Buddha while he was away, everything he had done up to now would be in vain.

Without another word, Ye Qiu drove back to the rented apartment.

After finding the Jade Buddha in the room, Ye Qiu sighed in relief. With the Blood Cross's activities becoming more frequent in Huaxia, Ye Qiu had to face things cautiously.

Holding the Jade Buddha in his hand, Ye Qiu noticed something unusual: a chilly feeling spread into his body.

Surprised, Ye Qiu immediately released his Divine Sense to probe the Jade Buddha. As he probed, he discovered a strong aura inside it. What this aura was exactly, Ye Qiu couldn't say, but one thing was certain – it was exceptionally powerful.

Enveloped by this aura, Ye Qiu felt his mind at peace, as if something flashed through his mind. But the flash happened too quickly for him to grasp.

The more Ye Qiu wanted to catch hold of that unusual aura, the more it seemed to vanish, impossible to find.

"What's going on?" Ye Qiu frowned deeply, feeling puzzled.

In that split second, he had an illusion that he was about to break through, shattering the bottleneck that had troubled him for more than two years. But this feeling was fleeting.

"Sigh..."

After exploring for a long time and still getting nowhere, Ye Qiu couldn't help but sigh. He knew he had missed an opportunity for a breakthrough.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Just as Ye Qiu continued to study the Jade Buddha, there was a knock on the room's wooden door.

Upon hearing the knock, Ye Qiu immediately put away the Jade Buddha and saw through the peephole that the person outside was Zhang Aiguo.

"Chief of Staff Zhang."

After opening the door, Ye Qiu greeted him, but said little else because he knew Zhang Aiguo's purpose.

"Ye Qiu..."

Zhang Aiguo called out but hesitated on how to continue.

They had known each other for some time and were well-acquainted with each other's personalities.

"Ye Qiu, I know your character, but this matter isn't simple at all. So, I still earnestly ask for your help."

After a long while, Zhang Aiguo softened his tone, taking a deep breath, and continued to plead.

"Chief Zhang, I'm sorry, but I've already retired. Matters in the military should be left to other soldiers." Despite Zhang Aiguo's persuasion, Ye Qiu remained unmoved.

"Ye Qiu, I know you still harbor resentment, but we have our difficulties too. Although you have your reasons, he is, after all, Prince William. If we don't make a decision like this, we can't explain it to the people internationally!" Zhang Aiguo's explanation didn't make Ye Qiu waver at all.

No matter how Zhang Aiguo tried to persuade him, Ye Qiu had no intention of changing his mind. This was Ye Qiu's character—once he set his mind on something, he wouldn't easily change it.

Of course, this didn't mean Ye Qiu was unreasonable. He wasn't protesting Huaxia's decision, but rather, he still couldn't let go of his feelings for Phoenix!

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