Chapter 228: The Traces of Pei Hao

Inside Xiyang House, the tense atmosphere had dissipated. Although the previous poisoning incident had caused some panic, fortunately, the matter was ultimately resolved, and the sincere addition of the branch's resonance refiners would also strengthen the foundation of the Xiyang House headquarters.

Therefore, on the whole, the faces of the many resonance refiners at this moment were overflowing with joyful smiles.

Li Luo, leading Bai Doudou, Bai Mengmeng, and Yu Lang, strolled casually through Xiyang House, eventually arriving, seemingly by chance, at a somewhat dilapidated building that still bore the charred remnants of a fire.

"This used to be our Xiyang House formula research lab, but on the day I arrived in Daxia City, the chief president of Xiyang House was poached by Daze House. When he left, he not only took many of Xiyang House's resonance refiners with him but also burned down this research lab, causing Xiyang House to suffer a massive loss," Li Luo said with a sorrowful expression, pointing at the ruined building and sighing.

"That's too wicked."

Bai Mengmeng's delicate brows were tightly locked, and she couldn't help but clench her small fists. She loved researching spirit liquid and light formulas, so she understood how much heart and blood were required in the research process. It was one thing for that chief president to leave, but burning down the research lab was truly too malicious.

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

"Now Xiyang House is in ruins and waiting to be rebuilt; the pressure is so great that I can't even sleep well at night," Li Luo lamented.

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

Yu Lang, receiving his signal, was a bit confused. Although he didn't quite know what Li Luo wanted to do, he could sense that Li Luo seemed to have some "ulterior motives" regarding Bai Mengmeng. Of course, this likely wasn't aimed at Bai Mengmeng herself, but rather something she possessed that Li Luo needed.

Thus, after a very brief moment of thought, Yu Lang nodded, his face showing a hint of sadness as he said, "No wonder since arriving in Daxia City, your hair has turned even whiter, and even your looks have declined."

"Sigh, it's also because this brother is incompetent and can't help you with much. Otherwise, since we've met, I would definitely do my utmost to give you a hand."

Li Luo threw him an appreciative look; at critical moments, this kid was still quite sharp. He understood how to act with just a single glance. As for Yu Lang attacking his looks, he didn't care at all; after all, jealousy always makes people look hideous.

Bai Mengmeng also glanced at Li Luo's gray-white hair and whispered, "Actually, Captain, this hair color is still quite handsome."

Yu Lang coughed dryly and said, "This hair color is indeed quite unique. If you like it, Mengmeng, I'll go get one done later too."

"I think a bald head would suit you better."

A cold voice came from the side, and Bai Doudou was seen taking out the small knife at her waist, gesturing at Yu Lang's head: "Do you want me to help you shave it all off?"

Yu Lang's body shuddered, his face turning slightly pale: "No need, no need. Our body, hair, and skin are gifts from our parents; better not dye it."

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

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

Being looked at like that by Bai Mengmeng, Li Luo also gave a dry laugh. This girl looked simple and pure on the surface, but her mind was actually quite sharp and intelligent.

So Li Luo didn't cover it up anymore and smiled: "With your skills, which spirit liquid and light house in Daxia wouldn't covet you? I know our Xiyang House is weak, and it's normal that it doesn't catch your eye, but I will definitely make the future Xiyang House the best spirit liquid and light house in Daxia."

Bai Mengmeng nodded gently, not answering.

Li Luo felt a bit awkward. He had tentatively extended an olive branch, but it seemed he hadn't received a response. However, that was normal; Bai Mengmeng was too special. The value she possessed was quite astonishing, even exceeding his Xiyang House. As long as she had the intention, even those top ten spirit liquid and light houses in Daxia would do their utmost to satisfy her demands.

"Cough... it's fine, in the future..." Li Luo coughed dryly.

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

She reached out her slender, white fingers to touch her pink, tender lips and smiled lightly: "Didn't I promise you before? As long as the Captain can help me recover my sense of taste, I'll sell myself to research spirit liquid and light for you."

Li Luo smiled bitterly: "But this way, it always makes me feel like I'm using this to coerce you."

Bai Mengmeng shook her head and said earnestly: "Captain, don't think that this kind of transaction is unequal. That's because you have never lost your sense of taste, so you think it's very ordinary, but for me, it is something I dream of."

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

Bai Mengmeng smiled: "So, Captain, instead of considering these things, it's better to think more about how you can help me recover my sense of taste."

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

Bai Mengmeng's smile was like a flower, and she said: "Actually, regarding the spirit liquid and light formula, I also have a bit of inspiration recently."

Li Luo nodded and said: "I understand."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Just as everyone was talking, Li Luo suddenly saw Jiang Qing'e waving at him from not far away, so he apologized and walked over quickly.

"What's wrong?" he asked suspiciously, because he noticed that Jiang Qing'e's expression seemed somewhat cold and murderous at this moment.

Jiang Qing'e said softly: "I just received a message from Pavilion Master Lei Zhang. Our people have found traces of Pei Hao."

Li Luo's pupils suddenly constricted, and killing intent flowed from his eyes as well. Although this crisis had ultimately been resolved by him, thinking about it now still made his back break out in a cold sweat, because if it weren't for those many coincidences, Xiyang House would likely have been in grave danger this time.

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

Daxia City was where the Luolan Mansion headquarters was located. Here, Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e controlled the most power of the Luolan Mansion, while Pei Hao's forces were mostly located in other parts of Daxia.

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

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

Jiang Qing'e nodded, and she said calmly: "If possible, it would be best to take this opportunity to solve this disaster once and for all, so as not to have to guard against him at the Mansion Festival in half a year."

Li Luo nodded. If Pei Hao could be eliminated, it would indeed save a lot of trouble. However, he felt that since Pei Hao dared to come to Daxia City, he likely had some reliance.

But regardless, since his traces had been found, they must definitely make some reactions and responses.

After all, what if they just happened to slaughter this ungrateful wolf while they were at it?