Free Web NovelChapter 161: Chapter 114: Su Muqing
Under the glass canopy, the temperature was constant and controlled.
The pool was warm, the sunlight balmy.
Flowers on the lawn swayed gently in the wind. Newly hatched sparrows chirped from their nests in the verdant trees.
A gentle breeze drifted by, reaching the window of the villa. free𝑤ebnovel.com
Inside the training room, a punching bag finally stopped swaying, and the Fist Seals denting its surface gradually recovered.
"HUUH!"
Steadying his breath, the long-haired Ruan Hui slowly lowered his fists.
Servants in uniform immediately rushed forward. One wiped the sweat from his brow and draped a towel over his shoulders, while another respectfully offered him a nutritional drink.
"Young Master, there’s news from Miss Mei Ning."
"Oh?"
Ruan Hui raised an eyebrow and slowly finished his nutritional drink.
He then watched as a servant knelt before him to unfasten his gloves.
Only then did he look toward the butler and ask about the situation.
"What did my cousin say?"
"She said that even though she proactively offered some small favors, Miss Su has been deliberately keeping her distance. She hasn’t been able to get any closer."
"And..."
The butler hesitated. Ruan Hui frowned, gesturing for him to continue.
"She said that Lu Chao showed up at Ring Academy today."
"If she’s not mistaken, it’s likely related to the security mission."
At those words, Ruan Hui’s gaze grew cold.
The atmosphere in the training room instantly grew tense. The surrounding servants moved softly, not daring to breathe too loud.
"Young Master, should we..."
A loyal guard mulled it over for a moment before making a throat-slitting gesture.
Ruan Hui shot him a cold glance.
"If we make a move now, who wouldn’t know it was me?"
he retorted.
The loyal guard gave an awkward laugh, not daring to say another word.
"However..."
A cold glint flickered in his eyes as several new ideas came to mind.
’This nobody I paid no mind is actually using my hard work as a stepping stone. If I just let this continue...’
"Elder Xu, what’s the status of the punitive force?"
he asked suddenly. The gray-haired butler stepped forward and replied, "We’ve already completed the handover with the people the Matriarch sent. The Biotechnology Company will handle those affairs for you, Young Master."
"Very good."
Nodding in satisfaction, Ruan Hui narrowed his eyes.
"In that case, let my cousin figure it out herself..."
"He’s just a stray that’s grown some teeth. Once the business with the punitive force is settled, there will be plenty of chances to take care of him."
It seemed he had made a decision. The guards in attendance nodded in agreement.
Seeing that he was about to resume his training, they all tactfully withdrew.
"Oh, right."
Ruan Hui paused as he was putting his gloves back on and glanced out the window.
The newly hatched sparrows were chirping in their nest. Though the sound was muffled by the soundproof glass, his interest was piqued.
"It’s too noisy. Kill them all."
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"Wow, I didn’t expect Miss Su to be so down-to-earth."
Outside Ring Academy, Chen Xiao clicked his tongue in amazement.
Xiong Cheng, who stood beside him, nodded eagerly in agreement, his eyes filled with a mixture of envy and admiration.
Following their gaze, they saw Lu Chao, the commander of the mission, standing by a black van not far away. He was speaking with a lead supervisor from the Elite Level security team, apparently discussing follow-up arrangements.
Nearby, Miss Su, a blonde woman in a light-colored wool coat, was surrounded by several guards in suits. She was personally thanking every regular patrol officer involved in the mission, nodding to each one in turn.
She didn’t neglect anyone, making sure to express her goodwill to all.
"Hey Fang Xu, are the others from the Inner Court this approachable?"
Chen Xiao suddenly asked, turning to another new team member.
He was a top student from Ring Academy’s Outer Court, set to graduate in June. Currently, he was an intern with Squad Three, waiting to become an official member after his evaluation period.
"Not necessarily."
The young man, Fang Xu, shook his head. He had long, layered hair and was dressed in blue casual wear, looking to be about twenty.
He was a bit on the thin side, with thick brows and thin lips, giving his features a somewhat stern look.
"The Inner Court students have their own clique. They’re basically all combatants, and a good number of them even reach the Professional Level before they graduate."
"Usually..." An unnatural expression flickered across his face. He pursed his lips, choosing his words carefully. "They... don’t really interact with us from the Outer Court."
’Oh?’ Chen Xiao looked pensive. He got the message.
Most of the students at Ring Academy came from well-off families, but even among them, there was a clear hierarchy.
The Inner Court was the cream of the crop. Their parents were either shareholders and directors of megacorporations or high-ranking officials in major government departments.
The few who didn’t come from money were certainly exceptionally talented on the Superpower Path. Either way, they all carried themselves with a certain reserve and pride.
He couldn’t help but be reminded of Ruan Hui’s lovely character.
"Then I guess we have our captain to thank for this," he said with a shrug, venturing a guess.
Fang Xu remained noncommittal, his expression neutral.
Xiong Cheng, on the other hand, just kept nodding along, trying to chime in wherever he could.
Unaware of their idle chatter, Lu Chao had already finished coordinating the follow-up security details with Wei Cangming.
Once he confirmed everything was in order, he turned to see Su Muqing approaching him.
She was smiling, her gaze clear as she looked at him. "I hope you liked the thank-you gift I sent, Captain Lu."
She asked openly, and Lu Chao returned her smile without reservation.
"I liked it very much. Thank you for the generous gift, Miss Su."
The Cyan Spirit Grass wasn’t exceptionally valuable, but it was exactly what he needed. She had clearly put thought into it, gathering information to find out what would be most useful to him.
As for the Fixed Star Observation Method, its value was self-evident, far surpassing that of any Mid-Level Martial Skill or Secret Technique.
