After this idea appeared in his mind, Shao He began to ponder carefully!

Shao He knew that the situation couldn't possibly get any worse, so it might be to his advantage to strike first…

"There is no real man without poison, this time, I'm going all out!"

While muttering such chilling words to himself, he heard the sound of footsteps…

He paused briefly and then spoke with some impatience, "Didn't I say it before? Go downstairs. I need to think about what to do next!"

After saying this irritably, Shao He heard a hearty laugh!

Soon, Shao He heard a voice tinged with light teasing…

"Shao Family Head, is this how you treat your guests?"

Hearing this teasing voice, Shao He looked up…

What followed made him somewhat surprised!

Because he discovered that the person standing in front of him was a long-haired woman in black, who, despite being reticent, was incredibly tempting.

"She's really beautiful!"

After such an exclamation, Shao He began to scrutinize her…

For some reason, Shao He felt a sense of familiarity about her!

But after looking closely, Shao He realized he didn't know this person at all…

Sensing Shao He's confusion, the stunning woman lazily stepped forward…

After capturing Shao He's full attention, she flirtatiously tossed her dark hair and said softly, "Shao Family Head really is someone who forgets old acquaintances easily, aren't you? We have met before, and now you don't recognize me at all? That's terribly sad for an old friend! If I knew you'd forget me, I wouldn't have come looking for you earlier."

"Old friend?"

Hearing this, Shao He was a bit puzzled.

Quickly, Shao He's face changed dramatically…

The next second, he spoke with utter shock, "This... this is impossible, you... you can't be her! She died five years ago!"

The 'her' Shao He was referring to then was the former Family Head of the Xie Family, Xie Ling'er!

She was supposed to have died during the encirclement five years ago!

Seeing Shao He's utter shock, she lazily explained, "Five years ago, I just used a little bit of strategy and deceived you all!"

"So that's what happened!"

After understanding, he took another look at Xie Ling'er and then said directly, "Speaking of which, you've taken good care of yourself these past five years, looking not a day older."

"Aren't you the same? You seemed very anxious just now, what's the matter?"

Hearing Xie Ling'er's curious inquiry, Shao He replied coldly, "What's the matter? Playing dumb with clear understanding, eh! Previously, to deal with the Bai Family, I cooperated with your Xie Family. You sent over four Array Masters, but when things got dangerous, they ran off! Tell me, as the Family Head, don't you owe me an explanation?"

After listening to Shao He's mockery, Xie Ling'er chuckled lightly, "About this matter, I did hear a bit from those four, but there are some details I really need to confirm with you. Speaking of which, that Hu Xiaobei, is he really that formidable? You should know our Xie Family's strength in arrays, do you think we could win if we went all out?"

Looking at Xie Ling'er, Shao He spoke bluntly, "That depends on how much effort you're willing to put forth! If you really dispatch those two Grandmasters of the Array, you might be able to take him down!"

"Is he really that strong? Do you really need a Grandmaster of the Array to deal with him? You know, those two are in seclusion most of the time, it's very difficult for me to even give them orders."

"I know, but they must be persuaded to act, and to tell you the truth, even their involvement doesn't guarantee victory! I've personally witnessed Hu Xiaobei's strength; his proficiency in arrays is incredibly high. I suspect he has already touched the threshold of grandmastery, or even crossed it!"

Towards the end, Shao He's expression was quite amusing…

He knew how hard it was to cross the threshold of grandmastery, but he was willing to believe that Hu Xiaobei had done so because he was just that strong!

"As for that, I had heard those four people mention it before, but it seems unbelievable when you think about it. How old could he be? Could he really have started learning Arrays from the womb?"

Feeling her shock, Shao He lazily smiled and directly said, "There will always be freaks of nature in this world! As long as you recognize his strength and face him with all your might, you should still have a chance to win."

"Oh? We? What do you mean? Are you backing out now? You're not planning to continue collaborating with us, or do you think it doesn't matter if you give all your family's resources to Hu Xiaobei?"

Hearing this mockery, Shao He coldly said, "Don't provoke me. Even if you do, I won't collaborate with you again, and I certainly won't be fooled a second time."

Previously, he had been severely stabbed in the back by those four people from the Xie Family, which completely infuriated him!

That's why he naturally wouldn't want to continue cooperating with the Xie Family now.

Glancing at the frustrated Shao He, Xie Ling'er spoke up, "I know that we in the Xie Family wronged you before! When I return, I will properly reprimand them, but I still hope that we can continue to cooperate because the Bai Family is our common enemy now!"

"Ha! Now our common enemy is the Bai Family, but what about after the Bai Family is taken care of? Then will you turn around and strike at us? After all, five years ago, our Shao Family also killed quite a few of your Xie Family members!"

"The matter from five years ago is already in the past, and who knows what the future holds. Besides, even if I say we won't go against you later, you wouldn't believe me anyway, so don't think too much about it. What we need to consider most right now is how to deal with Hu Xiaobei!"

At this point, she looked at Shao He, and seeing him start to hesitate, she continued, "You should also be aware that if we don't properly deal with him, we might not even have a chance to turn the tables! Just think, your Shao Family has offended numerous Hidden Families before. If these families learn that you are in distress now, won't they seize the opportunity to strike at you?"

After hearing this, Shao He's face turned very ugly!

Shao He knew that she wasn't joking.

If the other families found out that they were in distress now, they would definitely not pass up the chance to kick them while they're down.

Seeing Shao He's face turn extremely ugly, she chuckled lightly and said, "Since you also understand this principle, things are simple. We continue to collaborate, and as for the matters that come after, we can discuss them later. Oh, and during our cooperation, I can try to ensure the safety of your family."

"Fine! I agree!"

Shao He looked at her deeply for several moments and finally agreed!

He knew that collaborating was the only way now!

Having received Shao He's response, Xie Ling'er's lips curved up slightly...

Quickly, she stepped forward...

As her full chest quivered, she lazily extended her delicate, fair hand, "Given that, then here's to the success of our collaboration."

Sniffing the strong fragrance wafting from her body, Shao He's gaze became somewhat blurred.

At that moment, he suddenly had an idea, which was to take the chance to capture her. In Shao He's view, as long as he could capture her, he would not only have a beauty, but he could also control the entire Xie Family.

Feeling Shao He's enthusiasm, Xie Ling'er knew he wasn't thinking anything good...

Of course, Xie Ling'er didn't mind!

Because she also had other plans in mind...

At the Bai Family...

Hu Xiaobei rubbed his nose with a bit of a headache...

Just now, Hu Xiaobei was planning to go out for a walk...

But the moment he stepped out of his room, Hu Xiaobei was met with numerous enthusiastic gazes...

No matter whether it was men or women, all the eyes on Hu Xiaobei were exceedingly excited...

Feeling those gazes, Hu Xiaobei truly felt awkward...

So, left with no other choice, Hu Xiaobei could only return to his room and close the door.

Hu Xiaobei knew that this was all because of the publicity Bai Mengmeng had done before, and while he was thinking this, there came a knock at the door, quickly followed by a soft, sticky voice...

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