"I think Phoenix will definitely understand you."
By the end, Bai Lan's emotions were rather complicated.
Actually, Bai Lan was also extrely surprised and a bit caught off guard by the news that Phoenix was still alive.
After all, knowing about Phoenix, knowing the place she held in Ye Qiu's heart, Bai Lan felt that she had taken advantage of Phoenix's absence to be with Ye Qiu.
If Ye Qiu knew from the start that Phoenix was really alive, it would have been hard for Bai Lan to win his heart and enter his soul.
Thinking like this, Bai Lan felt a bit cunning and worried about what her relationship with Ye Qiu would be like once he found Phoenix.
However, seeing Ye Qiu's low spirits, these conflicting feelings in Bai Lan turned into pity for Ye Qiu, which is why she said those words to comfort him.
Comforted by Bai Lan, Ye Qiu also felt a bit bitter.
If it were Phoenix, indeed even if he did sothing outrageous, she wouldn't bla him, so Ye Qiu's hurdle was himself!
He really had no face or courage to face Phoenix, even though he knew he had to.
Apart from Phoenix's matter, Ye Qiu also sensed Bai Lan's complicated emotions and suddenly understood what she was thinking, feeling so self-bla.
He actually needed Bai Lan to comfort and encourage him to face Phoenix; compared to Bai Lan's gentleness, he felt utterly useless.
So, Ye Qiu embraced Bai Lan with both hands, kissed her forehead, and then looked at her with a smile, "Thank you, Bai Lan."
"Do we really need to say thank you between us?"
Bai Lan raised her head, looked at Ye Qiu, playfully blinked her eyes, and then smiled, "How is it, feeling a bit better?"
"Yes, much better."
Ye Qiu also smiled, released his hold on Bai Lan, got up from the bed, and seemingly having made up his mind, took a deep breath and looked at Bai Lan seriously, "Bai Lan..."
"Yes?"
Bai Lan looked at Ye Qiu gently, silently listening to his ensuing words.
Ye Qiu was also earnest, seeming to be making a decision, seeking advice, "I will go find Phoenix and bring her back."
"I know."
To this, Bai Lan responded softly.
But in this simple sentence, Ye Qiu heard the trust and tenderness in Bai Lan's voice, warming his heart and making him feel sowhat touched.
...
Huaxia, Lu Province.
Having been instructed by Ye Qiu to investigate the Zhuge Clan's location, Cat, Huang Zhentian, and others had co to the Lu Province for two or three days.
However, after these days of investigation, they had found nothing, unable to find a shred of information regarding the Zhuge Clan.
"This Zhuge Clan is really hiding deep, we couldn't find any hints."
While eating at a restaurant, the group couldn't help but complain.
"Indeed, sothing feels off; it's as if the Zhuge Clan knew soone would investigate them and prepared for it."
Cat also furrowed his brows, speaking gravely.
Although the Zhuge Clan is considered a Hidden Clan, they haven't completely secluded themselves and still maintain so connection with the outside world.
So, with careful investigation, sure enough, so traces and information related to the Zhuge Clan should surface.
Definitely not like now, where not even a shred of information could be found; it was truly unusual.
"We must intensify our investigation."
Next, Cat solemnly told everyone, "Otherwise, without finding any information on the Zhuge Clan, we can't report back to Wang."
Upon hearing this, Huang Zhentian and others nodded in agreent.
Then, as Cat and Huang Zhentian were discussing how to proceed with their afternoon actions, and which direction each group would investigate, they didn't notice that their conversation was overheard by a skinny man with sneaky eyes at a nearby table.
Seeing this, the skinny man's eyes flashed a mischievous smile and he stealthily left the restaurant.
Shannan Association, the largest Dark Forces in Lu Province.
"Boss Qiao, that's how it is. Those people are inquiring about the Zhuge Clan's information, looking very suspicious."
The skinny man quickly reported everything he had overheard to the leader of the Shannan Association, Qiao Zhida.
"Inquiring about the Zhuge Clan's information? I've finally waited for this!"
Upon hearing the skinny man's report, Qiao Zhida sneered, showing a greedy expression.
The Zhuge Clan had issued a strict order: whoever first discovered Ye Qiu, or anyone suspiciously inquiring about Zhuge family's information, and notified the Zhuge Clan, would definitely receive their considerable benefits once verified!
Of course, the benefits weren't the most important; what mattered was if the Shannan Association could make connections with the Zhuge Clan and gain their protection, the Shannan Association would rise trendously!
This made Qiao Zhida extrely excited.
"Boss Qiao, what about my share?"
Standing beside and seeing Qiao Zhida's excitent, the skinny man licked his lips and asked fawningly, the desire clear in his eyes.
"Give him a packet."
Qiao Zhida glanced at the skinny man upon hearing this and indifferently told his subordinate.
"Could I have another packet?"
Receiving a packet of white powder, the skinny man seed unsatisfied, rubbing his hands and pleading, "This packet won't last two days."
"Give it to him."
Qiao Zhida furrowed his brows but still said impatiently, then coldly told the skinny man, "After taking the stuff, you can leave."
"Thank you, Boss Qiao."
The skinny man received another packet of white powder from the Shannan Association's subordinate, showing greedy joy, and quickly thanked Qiao Zhida.
But just as the skinny man was about to turn and leave, Qiao Zhida looked at his back and sneered, signaling to the subordinate beside him.
Understanding the signal, the subordinate took out a handgun, aid at the skinny man's direction, and pulled the trigger.
"Bang!!!"
A gunshot rang through the office.
"The benefits from Qiao Zhida aren't so easily taken."
Qiao Zhida stood up, sneering, took the white powder from the skinny man's dead hand, tossed it to the subordinate, then coldly ordered the others, "Imdiately contact Elder Zhuge and inform him of this!!!"
"Yes!!!"
Witnessing Qiao Zhida's ruthless approach, the Shannan Association's subordinates shivered, quickly responding!
They didn't want to end up like the skinny man, as a cold corpse.
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