Free Web Novel“There must be other Zhuzhu Yuan in this hotel, little sister. You and your pet are so powerful, let’s hurry and look for them to help others.”
The woman prattled on, reaching out to grab Mingxi’s hand.
Mingxi didn’t dodge, calmly taking the opportunity to stab forward with her light sword.
The sword thrust was without the slightest hesitation or pause, its momentum like a rainbow.
It was as swift as lightning, as clean and decisive, leaving one sighing in admiration.
Even so, the woman easily dodged it!
Though the shock on her face betrayed her inner unease.
“How could you...”
Mingxi curled her lips, looking at the woman whose expression had drastically changed, “How could I what? How could I know you were problematic?”
The woman pressed her lips tightly together, realizing her subconscious reaction had exposed her.
She watched Mingxi with a grave, wary expression, her hand behind her back, secretly...
But Mingxi had no time to stare her down.
Nor did she want to give her a chance to retaliate!
This woman had been full of flaws since she appeared.
First, her appearance.
Although she was plainly dressed, her exposed skin was extremely well-maintained, delicate and lustrous, almost comparable to that of a female celebrity.
Was that reasonable?
If one were to force it, it could be reasonable.
But would a normal person opening the door notice the Transcendent creature lying dead, and not her, Little Silver Flower, and Lan Yue, three living beings (or beasts) closer to her?
When a normal person encounters a malicious incident, would their first thought not be to call the police, or to run away, but to morally blackmail others into saving people?
Not to mention her exaggerated tone and actions, and her wary eyes...
Mingxi could only say, if you can’t act, don’t force it!
Even a blind person could tell you were problematic.
All signs indicated that this woman could not possibly be a legitimate guest of the hotel, but rather a hidden operative or accomplice deliberately placed there by someone.
She was with the Zhuzhu Yuan!
“Time Stop!”
“Freezing Wind!”
Under the woman’s astonished and panicked gaze, Little Silver Flower and Lan Yue attacked simultaneously.
They steadily froze the person into an ice sculpture.
She wouldn’t die for now.
From how quickly the woman evaded her attack, it could be inferred that she was likely a Beast Tamers as well, and her physical level wouldn’t be too low.
The reason she didn’t summon her pet was probably to lower Mingxi’s guard.
However, it was also possible that she had a Ghost-type pet that had been following her invisibly.
But after Lan Yue’s large-scale sweep with Freezing Wind just now, this possibility could largely be ruled out.
But—
“We can’t rule out the possibility of other hidden operatives in this hotel.”
“We need to be more cautious.”
...
Time flies like a fleeting shadow.
Stars fall like scattered fields.
The Yang family’s appraisal event was held at the Yang family’s main residence in Tianhe City, a manor spanning over ten thousand square meters.
Before 6 PM, invited guests began to arrive at the Yang family manor in succession.
Whether out of respect for the Yang family’s prestige or interest in the appraisal event, there were many dignitaries and influential figures attending.
Moreover, such private banquets were an important way for the upper class to connect and foster relationships.
They also represented face and connections.
So, even if someone couldn’t make it due to other commitments, they would °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° send a younger family member.
Inside a secluded room in the brightly lit main building of the Yang family.
“Still no news from the Zhuzhu Yuan?”
A man with a fan-shaped beard under his chin, his brows furrowed, watched the woman standing before him with an expressionless face. freёweɓnovel.com
If Mingxi were present, she would realize this woman was the female celebrity Meng Xinxin.
At this moment, Meng Xinxin was a completely different person from her previous pure white jasmine appearance.
She wore a simple, sharp black suit, her expression serious, her eyes sharp and cold.
Anyone unaware of the truth would surely believe she and Meng Xinxin were twin sisters, not the same person.
“Reporting to the Family Head, no.”
Meng Xinxin’s voice was no longer sweet and soft.
Instead, it was a very cold and deep tone.
“All personnel previously arranged inside the hotel lost contact. Their last messages were sent before the magnetic field was disrupted, so they cannot be used as a reference.
If we send more people over, it might attract the attention of the Special Criminal Bureau, so I didn’t arrange it.”
The bearded man nodded: “Hmm, you did well. The deaths of those hidden operatives don’t matter; they won’t expose us anyway. But the Zhuzhu Yuan cannot be lost; they must be found! Especially that pair of Zhuzhu Yuan!”
He paused, then narrowed his eyes, looking at the woman’s beautiful face, and asked: “Xinxin, do you feel that the Special Criminal Bureau arrived a bit too quickly this time? According to the Nuclear Peace Device’s capabilities, it should have been able to shield the hotel for at least three hours.”
Noticing the man’s cold, scrutinizing gaze, Meng Xinxin remained calm internally and composed externally. She knew the Family Head was not suspecting her.
Instead, he was suspecting that someone within the Yang family had leaked information to the Special Criminal Bureau.
“It was indeed a bit fast, over an hour earlier than expected.”
“Hmm, investigate this discreetly. If... you know what to do.”
“Yes.”
Yang Zhenhua once again brought up the Zhuzhu Yuan group that had not returned.
They had gone through so much trouble not to deliver a major case to the Special Criminal Bureau, but for the item in Mingxi’s hands.
Logically, even if the Special Criminal Bureau arrived quickly,
the Zhuzhu Yuan should have been able to return safely.
“Perhaps they didn’t find Mingxi? Mingxi escaped, and the plan was delayed? Or they found Mingxi and got what we wanted, but then ran off with the item?”
Meng Xinxin speculated.
Yang Zhenhua, however, shook his head.
“Although the Zhuzhu Yuan are ill-tempered, we signed a Vow of Affinity with them. They would not violate the contract.”
The Vow of Affinity is a golden leaf from the Vow Tree, a grass-type Transcendent creature.
It can be used to form temporary contracts and is a special material with strong karmic efficacy. Violating the terms of the Vow of Affinity will result in the random deprivation of an ability.
It could be a skill, a physical trait, or even lifespan.
It is effective for both humans and Transcendent creatures.
The Vow Tree is a legendary Transcendent creature, and it can only grow 12 golden leaves in its lifetime, so the Vow of Affinity is not something easily obtained.
An ancestor of their Yang family once fortunately contracted a Vow Tree, which is why they had 12 Vows of Affinity stored.
When they were passed down to him, only 5 remained.
One was used twelve years ago. freewёbnoνel.com
Another was used seven years ago in a transaction with that side.
This time, yet another was used.
Now, only two remain.
In short, there must have been another unforeseen circumstance for the Zhuzhu Yuan not to have returned.
“Knock, knock, knock.”
A knock on the door interrupted Yang Zhenhua’s thoughts.
“Family Head, Mayor Zhang has arrived,” the butler reminded from outside the door.
“I’ll be right there.”
As things stood, it was best to first handle this appraisal event.
As for the troublesome Mingxi and the missing Zhuzhu Yuan group, they would have to wait until after the appraisal event.
Yang Zhenhua would never have imagined what kind of storm the appraisal event he personally hosted would bring.
