Chapter 228: Manager Pei Hao's Trail

Inside the Xiyang House, the tense atmosphere had already dispersed. Although the previous poisoning incident had caused some panic, fortunately the matter was ultimately resolved, and the sincere addition of the branch's Material Refiners would also strengthen the headquarters' strength.

So overall, the faces of the many Material Refiners were now brimming with joyful smiles.

Li Luo brought Bai Bai Doudou, Bai Bai Mengmeng, and Yu Lang, casually touring the Xiyang House, and finally, as if by chance, arrived at a somewhat dilapidated building, with remnants of having been burned still on it.

"This used to be our Xiyang House's formula research room, but on the day I arrived at Daxia City, the president of the Xiyang House was poached by the Great Swamp House. When he left, he not only took many of our Xiyang House's Material Refiners with him, but also burned down this research room, causing our Xiyang House enormous losses." Li Luo pointed at the dilapidated buildings with a somewhat sorrowful expression and sighed.

"That's too wicked."

Bai Bai Mengmeng furrowed her delicate brows and couldn't help but clench her small fists. She loved researching Spirit Water Odd Light formulas, so she understood very well how much effort was required in these research processes. It would have been fine if that president had simply left, but burning down the research room was truly too despicable.

At the same time, some sympathy for Li Luo rose in her heart. Despite Li Luo appearing on the surface to be the Young Master of the House Luolan Mansion, it turned out he was also facing so many troubles.

"Now the Xiyang House has a hundred things to rebuild, the pressure is so great I can't even sleep well at night." Li Luo sighed.

At the same time, he gave Yu Lang a wink.

Yu Lang, who received his meaningful glance, was a bit baffled. Although he didn't quite know what Li Luo wanted to do, he could sense that Li Luo seemed to have some "ulterior motive" regarding Bai Bai Mengmeng. Of course, this probably wasn't directed at Bai Bai Mengmeng herself, but rather there was something about Bai Bai Mengmeng that Li Luo needed.

So, after a very brief moment of thought, Yu Lang nodded, a hint of sadness appearing on his face, and said: "No wonder since coming to Daxia City, your hair has turned even whiter, and even your looks have dropped a bit."

"Sigh, it's just that your brother has no ability to help you with anything. Otherwise, having known each other, I would definitely do my utmost to give you a hand."

Li Luo gave him an appreciative look. At the critical moment, this kid really knew how to play along, understanding what to do with just one glance. As for Yu Lang attacking his looks, he didn't care at all, after all, jealousy always makes one unrecognizable.

Bai Bai Mengmeng also glanced at Li Luo's gray-white hair and said softly: "Actually, Captain's hair is still very handsome."

Yu Lang cleared his throat dryly and said: "This hair color is indeed quite special. If Bai Mengmeng likes it, I'll go get one too later."

"I think a bald head suits you better."

An icy voice came from the side. Bai Bai Doudou was seen taking out the small knife from her waist and gesturing at Yu Lang's head: "Want me to shave it all off for you?"

Yu Lang's body trembled, his face turning slightly pale: "No need, no need. My body, hair and skin are received from my parents, better not to dye it."

While Yu Lang was being scared into a cold sweat by Bai Bai Doudou, Li Luo casually said to Bai Bai Mengmeng: "In the future when the academy is on break, if you have nowhere to go, you can come to the Xiyang House research room to hang out. The equipment here is very complete, very suitable for your research."

Bai Bai Mengmeng tilted her head slightly, her long hair lifted by the gentle breeze. Then she reached out her small hand to hold it, her peach blossom eyes looking at Li Luo with a hint of a smile: "Is Captain planning to have me work at the Xiyang House?"

Being looked at like this by Bai Bai Mengmeng, Li Luo also gave a dry laugh. This girl usually appeared pure and innocent, but in fact, her mind was still very sharp and clever.

So Li Luo didn't hide it anymore and laughed: "With your abilities, which Spirit Water Odd Light House in this Daxia wouldn't salivate over you? I know our Xiyang House is weak, it's perfectly normal that it's not up to your standards. But in the future, I will definitely make the Xiyang House the best Spirit Water Odd Light House in Daxia."

Bai Bai Mengmeng nodded gently without answering.

Li Luo was also a bit embarrassed. The olive branch he tentatively threw out seemed to have received no response. But that was normal, Bai Bai Mengmeng was too special. Her own value was quite astonishing, even exceeding his Xiyang House. As long as she had ideas, even those top ten Spirit Water Odd Light Houses in Daxia would do their utmost to satisfy her demands.

"Cough... it's fine, in the future..." Li Luo cleared his throat dryly.

"Captain, actually these are all just trivial matters... You know what I want." Bai Bai Mengmeng said softly.

She stretched out her slender, fair fingers and touched her pink, rosy lips, smiling lightly: "Didn't I promise you before? As long as the Captain can help me regain my sense of taste, I'd be willing to sell myself to research Spirit Water Odd Light for you."

Li Luo smiled bitterly: "But this way, it always gives me the feeling of using this to coerce you."

Bai Bai Mengmeng shook her head and said seriously: "Captain, don't think this kind of transaction is unequal. That's because you've never lost your sense of taste, so you think it's very ordinary. But for me, it's something I've been dreaming of."

Looking at the girl's pure and serious little face, Li Luo also smiled and said: "I've actually been lectured by you?"

Bai Bai Mengmeng smiled: "So, Captain, instead of considering these things, you might as well think more about how to help me regain my sense of taste."

Li Luo thought for a moment and said: "Actually, regarding this point, I really have had some inspiration recently."

Bai Bai Mengmeng smiled like a flower: "Actually, regarding the Spirit Water Odd Light formula, I've also had a bit of inspiration recently."

Li Luo nodded and said: "I understand."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Just as everyone was chatting, Li Luo suddenly saw Jiang Jiang Qinge not far away waving at him, so he excused himself and quickly walked over.

"What's wrong?" he asked in confusion, because he noticed Jiang Jiang Qinge's expression seemed to have become somewhat cold and murderous at this moment.

Jiang Jiang Qinge said softly: "I just received a message from Pavilion Master Lei Zhang. Our people have found Manager Pei Hao's whereabouts."

Li Luo's pupils suddenly constricted, killing intent also flowing out in his eyes. Although this crisis was ultimately resolved by him, thinking about it now still made cold sweat break out on his back, because if not for those many coincidences, this time the Xiyang House would truly have been more likely bad than good.

And Manager Pei Hao's vicious methods also filled Li Luo's heart with killing intent.

Daxia City is where the House Luolan Mansion headquarters is located. Here, Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge control the most power of the House Luolan Mansion, while Manager Pei Hao's forces are mostly in other places in Daxia.

Since the other party had the courage to enter the tiger's den, Li Luo didn't mind letting them taste what it meant to feed the tiger with one's own body.

"Gather the men, surround him. Not to reciprocate is not etiquette; we must let him taste our return gift." Li Luo said slowly.

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded and said calmly: "If possible, it's best to take this opportunity to completely eliminate this trouble, so we don't have to guard against him at the Mansion Sacrifice half a year from now."

Li Luo nodded. If they could eliminate Manager Pei Hao, it would indeed save a lot of trouble. However, he felt that since Manager Pei Hao dared to come to Daxia City, he probably had some backing.

But no matter what, since they had found his whereabouts, they must make some response and countermeasures here.

After all, what if, by some stroke of luck, they really managed to slaughter this Bai Yanlang?