Ling Li stiffened. 'Why is he laughing?'

Before Ling Li could react, he moved — swiftly, effortlessly, and deliberately. One moment, she was upright, and the next, she was against his chest, her body molded to his warmth, caged in the strength of his arms.

She blinked once. Twice.

'I was just thinking about it, and I ended up under him within seconds. Dang! Who asked me to have such a strong husband?!'

Heat spread up her neck as the realization settled in.

Four Eyes smirked. 'I will tell you how much I love this new ability. Not for now.'

Ling Li narrowed her eyes.

This man was going to be trouble.

Before she could protest, Four Eyes rolled her effortlessly, pinning her beneath him. His gaze burned with something deeper, something more primal. A silent intensity settled over them, tangible in the space between breaths.

Ling Li felt her heart stammer.

Without a single word, Four Eyes dipped his head, capturing her lips with his own. Heat surged, an electric current pulsing between them.

And then—

The door creaked open.

Butler Peng froze mid-step.

"!!!!"

He stood there, utterly horrified.

'Who asked me not to knock?!'

"…."

'I guess I need to wait for another call before I come back,' he thought with a flushed face, swiftly turning on his heel and making an exit that was perhaps faster than necessary.

Ling Li groaned, pressing a hand over her burning face.

Four Eyes merely chuckled, pulling her closer.

As the morning sun cast long shadows over the streets, Shi Min gathered his men. The air was thick with tension as Mushu arrived, flanked by his top subordinates. The moment El Padre and El Capitan learned of the situation, they wasted no time in joining the operation, bringing their expertise to the table.

The team moved swiftly, knowing that every second counted. El Padre and El Capitan positioned themselves precisely a kilometer away — a calculated distance that allowed them to remain unseen yet close enough to execute an ambush should the need arise. Their presence was a silent, looming threat, ready to strike the moment Solaris made a fatal misstep.

Meanwhile, Mushu's team had already encircled Solaris' house, their formation flawless, cutting off any possible escape routes. Each soldier was placed strategically, their senses sharpened, their weapons primed. They were not here for a simple confrontation — this was a carefully laid trap, one that allowed no room for error.

At the center of it all, Shi Min strode forward to meet Rockie and Goldie, the two standing rigid at their watch post. Their gazes flickered with restrained tension, their postures betraying the unease simmering beneath their composed exteriors.

Shi Min's voice was low but commanding. "What's the situation?"

Rockie and Goldie exchanged looks. Goldie swallowed hard before speaking.

"Young Master… today is too quiet. Unnaturally quiet." Golidie's voice carried the weight of his apprehension. "Around this time, one of the household servants should have already come out to clean the front yard." His brows furrowed deeply. "But nothing. Not a single movement."

Shi Min's expression darkened slightly.

Goldie wiped his palms against his pants. "I attempted to approach the house just to take a closer look." He hesitated. "But every time I got near, I felt something — an aura so suppressing, so unnatural, that it literally pushed me back." His words hung heavy in the air.

Rockie chimed in, nodding stiffly. "I felt it, too. It's not just an ordinary barrier — it's something stronger. Something… dangerous."

Shi Min's jaw tightened. That confirmed his suspicions.

Without another word, he exhaled deeply, closing his eyes.

When he opened them again — his pupils glowed a sharp, eerie white.

The yin and yang eyes bestowed upon him by Shen Sei awakened, illuminating unseen truths. Though Shi Min seldom used them, given his low level-two celestial strength, they remained a valuable asset in moments like this.

Rockie and Goldie froze, their eyes wide. This was the first time they had ever witnessed Shi Min activate his yin and yang eyes.

As the world shifted before him, Shi Min scanned the surroundings — his enhanced sight revealing what had been hidden.

What he saw made his breath hitch.

A restraining array wrapped the house like a suffocating veil.

Level eight array.

An unforgiving force designed to keep intruders — especially martial artists—away.

Shi Min felt his stomach twist. That level of mastery was beyond him.

Solaris was far stronger than he had anticipated.

Shi Min clenched his fist. His mind raced.

This was no ordinary fight.

They were up against something more formidable than they had prepared for.

With a deep inhale, Shi Min pulled out his phone. He hesitated only for a second — he didn't want to disturb his mother. He knew how deeply distressed she had been since last night. Instead, he dialed Butler Oda, Otako's Butler. His Mother told him he could always call Butler Oda when he needed Otako's assistance.

The call was answered almost immediately.

"Young Master Shi Min, how can I be of service?" Butler Oda's crisp voice came through.

Shi Min didn't waste time with pleasantries. He relayed the details of the situation efficiently.

"Understood," Butler Oda said without hesitation. "I will send two high-level celestial masters immediately. Expect them in ten minutes."

Goldie and Rockie exchanged looks, astonished. The weight of their leader's influence was undeniable.

Shi Min turned back to them. "Has anyone exited the house since morning?"

Goldie shook his head. "Not a soul. However, soon, the household driver and maid should be heading out for their daily market run. We noted this from the day we started to guard the house."

Shi Min narrowed his eyes in thought before lifting his phone again. "Mushu, prepare your men. A vehicle will be leaving soon — capture whoever is inside. Solaris could be using a disguise."

Mushu's reply came swiftly.

"Copy that."

Shi Min thus also informed both El Padre and El Capitan and echoed their acknowledgment.

The anticipation crackled in the air.

And then — it happened.

The gates opened, and a black vehicle rolled out from the driveway.

Shi Min, Goldie, and Rockie barely had time to react — the sudden surge of energy was overwhelming. Their bodies instinctively tensed, their breaths caught in their throats as the very air around them shifted, crackling with power.

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