Chapter 561

Path of the Actor, and Path of the Actor

Taking advantage of someone's birthday to sneak into their home and burn all the contracts in one fire. This behavior was no different from a thief, and even worse... If given a choice, Li Qingshan wouldn't be willing to do this kind of thing, but he had no other option.

What Li Qingshan thought was a very disgraceful act, when it fell into Chen Ling's ears, the latter only chuckled lightly,

"I thought you were going to do some big thing... Turns out it's just this?"

"Ah?"

Li Qingshan subconsciously asked in return, "Is this not enough?"

Obviously, if there were Ranks for doing bad things, Li Qingshan might not even be able to reach First-Tier... As for Chen Ling, the "troublemaker," "clan extermination enthusiast," "financial fraudster," "professional scapegoater," "top-tier instigator," and "Realm destroyer," he could absolutely be crowned with the title of Rank 9.

A thought that was already considered full of evil to the gentleman Li Qingshan, in Chen Ling's eyes, was no different from children playing house.

Chen Ling silently patted him on the shoulder and comforted:

Li Qingshan didn't understand Chen Ling's meaning. As if remembering something, he asked in return, "Right, Brother Lin, then what did you sneak into the Beidou Consortium for?"

"Nothing, just doing a small thing."

"Oh..."

Chen Ling looked at Li Qingshan in front of him, and a thought suddenly surged into his heart,

"Brother Li."

"Mm?"

"How about this, I'll help you solve the contract problem, and you do me a favor, how about it?"

"Really? Brother Lin... You can really help me solve it?" Li Qingshan froze, then shook his head, "No... This is the Beidou Consortium, there are Divine Path Possessors hidden everywhere, the risk is too great... Brother Lin, I can't drag you into this."

Chen Ling smiled, "Don't worry, your matter is just lifting a finger for me."

Li Qingshan recalled the commotion Chen Ling caused in Willow Town before, his expression somewhat complex. Things that were very difficult for himself might really not be a big deal to Chen Ling... He subsequently asked:

"Brother Lin, just say it, how do you need me to help you?"

A smile hooked up the corners of Chen Ling's mouth, and he leaned close to Li Qingshan's ear,

"The current situation is like this... I need you to..."

After listening, a look of shock flashed across Li Qingshan's face. He pondered in surprise and uncertainty for a moment, then nodded slightly: "I understand. Brother Lin, don't worry, I guarantee there won't be any mistakes on my end."

"That's good."

Li Qingshan straightened out the hem of his clothes that had been crumpled by Chen Ling just now and exchanged a glance with Chen Ling. Seeing this, the latter instantly smiled somewhat awkwardly, and the two walked towards the door of the Warehouse at the same time.

Dim light spilled from the narrow window, dust flying up with their footsteps. A red and a cyan Theatrical Robe brushed past the ground side by side, stopping in front of the Warehouse door.

"Brother Lin, I didn't expect we would have a day where we fight side by side." Li Qingshan turned his head to look at him.

"Fate is indeed incredibly wonderful."

Chen Ling grabbed the Warehouse door handle with one hand. As if remembering something, he smiled,

"Right, Brother Li, I forgot to tell you just now..."

"Welcome to... the Path of the Actor."

Creak—

As the Warehouse door was pushed open, a red and a cyan figure simultaneously raised their hands and tore at their chins. Two faces dissipated in midair... Their figures changed at the same time, disappearing side by side at the end of the road.

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Big Dipper Manor, depths.

As the black car slowly stopped in front of a luxurious building, Li Ruohong opened the door and got out.

This was Mu Chunsheng's private residence, not within the guest activity area of the birthday banquet venue, so it was unusually quiet. Other than the security guards who occasionally passed by, no one could be seen walking around.

After the vehicle stopped, a figure walked out from behind the gate. Li Ruohong knew this person; he was Mu Chunsheng's personal bodyguard, and also a powerful Divine Path Possessor.

"Zhong Qi, long time no see. Is my uncle inside?" Li Ruohong raised his hand and took the initiative to greet him.

Zhong Qi didn't even look at him, just gave a faint 'mm', and then all his attention was focused on the two figures getting out of the back seat. The gazes of the three met, and an inexplicable pressure began to diffuse in the surroundings.

Zhong Qi could feel that these two people's Ranks were not low, and they both carried a trace of a bizarre and mysterious aura, as well as an indifference that kept strangers away. It completely fit their stereotypical impression of the Path of the Witch God.

"You two, please." Zhong Qi made a 'please' gesture, neither haughty nor humble. "The Chairman has been waiting for a long time."

While he was sizing up the two, the two also glanced at him. After a 'mm', they slowly stepped onto the stairs and walked into the residence.

Li Ruohong was about to follow when a hand stopped him outside the door.

Li Ruohong froze, "Zhong Qi, what is the meaning of this?"

"The Chairman needs to have a secret talk with these two. Young Master Ruohong, it's inconvenient for you to be present." Zhong Qi replied plainly.

"It's inconvenient for me to be present??" Li Ruohong's eyes widened, "Are you mistaken? Chairman Mu is my real uncle, and I'm the one who brought these two..."

"The Chairman said that your personality is too impetuous, and it's inconvenient for you to sit in on what they're discussing."

"I'm impetuous, I..."

Li Ruohong opened his mouth, wanting to argue back a few sentences, but under Zhong Qi's extremely oppressive eyes, he still silently swallowed his words back.

"You can play around in the venue first. After the birthday banquet is over, the Chairman will see you." Zhong Qi added another sentence, this time his tone softening quite a bit.

"...Tsk, fine, fine."

Li Ruohong took a final look at the tightly closed door. Helplessly, he could only turn and leave. He happened to see several waiters pushing a mountain of gifts into the luxurious residence, and suddenly seemed to remember something,

"Right, the gift I prepared for my uncle is also inside. Remember to remind him to take a look, that thing is quite expensive."

"Got it."

Li Ruohong left Mu Chunsheng's residence and walked straight towards the direction of the venue.

As more and more guests arrived, the atmosphere in the venue gradually became lively. Passing through the path, Li Ruohong could see the bustling crowd in the venue from afar, among which were several female stars with graceful figures.

Li Ruohong licked his lips, adjusted his hair and collar against the Glass to the side, and was about to go up and strike up a conversation when a figure suddenly stepped out from the side.

"Young Master Ruohong."

Li Ruohong turned his head in confusion, only to see a burly man with thick hair standing at the corner. The moment he saw that face, Li Ruohong's heart instinctively trembled.

Damn it... Why is he here?

Li Ruohong squeezed out an awkward smile and spoke politely:

"If it isn't Chief Wang of the Police Bureau... Are you looking for me for something?"

The "Chief" held a transparent umbrella, standing in the pattering drizzle. His gaze stared fixedly at the somewhat unnatural-looking Li Ruohong, and he slowly spoke,

"Young Master Ruohong, there are some things we need to talk about."