"Patriarch Du, I have urgent matters and must depart at once. The task you asked of —I have passed it on to him. His abilities are even greater than mine. He is more than capable of intimidating the entire world on your behalf."
Zhao Linglong, her face devoid of expression, boarded the helicopter with her two Guardians.
She now knew that the man Du Jingsong had asked her to intimidate was none other than her junior brother!
How ridiculous!
If Jiang Xinghai hadn't insisted on sparing the Du Family this one ti, Zhao Linglong would have certainly used her most ruthless thods to eradicate them!
"Commander Zhao, have a safe trip!"
Du Jingsong snapped out of his daze just in ti to watch the helicopter roar away.
Heavens!
'Commander Zhao actually said Jiang Xinghai's abilities were greater than her own?'
'That he was more than capable of intimidating the entire world?'
'She gave Jiang Xinghai such high praise?'
In that instant, Du Jingsong's expression beca incredibly complex, quickly followed by a look of profound relief.
'Thank goodness he hadn't asked Zhao Linglong to intimidate Jiang Xinghai!'
'Furthermore, he now concluded that Zhao Linglong's earlier hugs and passionate kisses weren't because she wanted him to warm her bed.'
'She was clearly trying to curry favor with Jiang Xinghai!'
He slowly turned to look at Jiang Xinghai.
Jiang Xinghai's gaze, however, was fixed on the vast, dark sky.
In the short span of just over ten minutes, he and Zhao Linglong had covered a lot of ground.
The identity of the mastermind—the old man in the black cloak known as Mr. Long—and the female General who had secretly covered up the news of the Wang Family's annihilation both required further investigation. He would have to wait.
But as for "Arhat," the one who had taken his parents away back then, he now had a lead.
The War Departnt!
Arhat and his parents were comrades-in-arms in the War Departnt!
This put his mind at ease.
However, it was still unclear whether Arhat was alive or dead.
"Duke Jiang..."
Just then, Du Jingsong approached Jiang Xinghai. "It's already two in the morning..."
"Oh, it is getting late. Ti to rest."
Jiang Xinghai snapped back to the present. "Elder Du, a bet is a bet. You have to honor it."
"..."
Du Jingsong rely gave an awkward laugh.
anwhile, Du Fangfei and Du Fangqing were both stunned.
According to their agreent, since Jiang Xinghai had won, the two of them were supposed to spend the night with him.
'They had thought that since Zhao Linglong had taken an interest in Jiang Xinghai, they would be off the hook for the night.'
'But who would have thought Zhao Linglong would just up and leave?'
"Co now. First, you two will help bathe, then we can rest early. Tonight, I want to have a nice, deep chat about life with you." Jiang Xinghai strode over, extending his arms to pull both won into his embrace.
Panic flickered across both won's faces.
"Duke Jiang, I... I just got my period..." Du Fangfei said, quickly coming up with an excuse.
Jiang Xinghai gave a sly, knowing smile as he turned to Du Fangqing. "You haven't gotten your period too, have you?"
"Duke Jiang, I..."
Du Fangqing was terribly flustered. She squird and whispered, "I... I'm not ntally prepared yet."
"'Not prepared?'"
Jiang Xinghai raised an eyebrow with a smirk and gave each of them a squeeze.
"Duke Jiang..." Du Fangfei's innate pride made her want to flare up in anger, but his sheer power stopped her from daring to act out.
Du Fangqing, however, didn't seem angry. She asked tentatively, "Could we... wait a few days?"
"Then we'll wait a few days."
Jiang Xinghai released the two won and began to walk away. "I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell."
'He's leaving? Just like that?'
The two won stared, stunned by how decisively he had left.
Du Jingsong hurriedly chased after him. "Duke Jiang, my two great-granddaughters are still innocent young won. It's only natural for them to be shy and bashful. Please, don't be angry."
"Elder Du, do I seem like the type of man who can't wait?" Jiang Xinghai said as he walked.
"Of course not," Du Jingsong hurriedly replied.
"Since Miss Fangqing asked for a few days, then a few days it is," Jiang Xinghai said with a smile.
Du Jingsong nodded emphatically. "Yes, it's good that you young people have your own arrangents. This old man has overstepped."
"Let's leave it at that."
In the blink of an eye, Jiang Xinghai's figure had already vanished from the Du Family courtyard.
Even using every ounce of his strength, Du Jingsong arrived at the main gate a few seconds too late. "Take care, Duke Jiang!"
"Three things."
Jiang Xinghai said as he stepped into his car, "First, the Shen Family is about to be elevated to a First-class Clan. When that happens, your Du Family needs to act accordingly."
"The Du Family will give its full support to the Shen Family's ascension," Du Jingsong guaranteed.
"Second, finding the Song Family's new ho after they relocated—that shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?" Jiang Xinghai said.
"Not difficult. I promise to give you an answer within three days, Duke Jiang," Du Jingsong replied after a mont's hesitation.
He had already investigated the whereabouts of the Song Family from Jizhou; he just wanted to make one final confirmation.
"Third, I recall you ntioning the Mu and Wanyan Families want to seize this opportunity to advance their standing. Arrange a eting with both of them for . I want to see them," Jiang Xinghai added.
"Duke Jiang, the Mu Family and the Wanyan Family..."
Du Jingsong froze for a mont before continuing, "Rest assured, Duke Jiang. This old one will give his all and will not fail to et your demands."
Jiang Xinghai drove away.
When he returned to the Shen Family's residence, it was already 2:30 in the morning.
He went to the second floor, preparing to wash up and rest.
"Huh..."
Jiang Xinghai pushed open the door to his room and, by the faint moonlight, saw a woman in a slip dress sleeping soundly on his bed.
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