Chapter 689: A Major Project

After finishing her sentence, she stood up gracefully from the sofa and walked toward the outside of the villa.

Xu Tian did not try to keep her, but instead scrutinized the woman's retreating figure with a probing gaze. This woman seemed to care about him, yet it didn't feel like the kind of concern between a man and a woman.

This made him even less certain about the relationship between her and that Wolf King.

"Brother Yi!"

Just as Xu Tian was lost in thought, a crisp, melodious voice like silver bells suddenly came from the doorway, and immediately after, Zhong Yu came running in, full of energy.

"Brother Yi, why did you open the door for that woman?" Zhong Yu's expression was somewhat tense; she examined Xu Tian closely, a hint of anger lingering in her brows.

"That woman?" Xu Tian asked back calmly.

"Yes! How did she even know you live here? This is bad... Our people previously had a conflict with the territory under Medusa's subordinates; this woman must be holding a grudge against us!"

"Medusa..."

Xu Tian murmured the name. Zhong Yu actually knew this woman too, and this woman was actually Medusa.

"But for Medusa to come and find you in person, it's too abnormal. Brother Yi, what did she say to you just now?"

"Let me tell you, you'd better not believe a single word she says. Don't let her pretty looks fool you; her heart is vicious. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the most ruthless woman on Wuji Island. You've only just returned, it's best not to provoke her!"

"She didn't say anything to me, don't be nervous," Xu Tian replied indifferently.

Xu Tian had previously heard from the Xiang family about this woman called "Medusa." She was the future head of the Yue family, one of the three great families.

Moreover, besides the power of the Yue family, this woman also held significant authority within the dark forces; she was the queen of the entire Western Alliance's dark forces. Her connections and status were not to be underestimated.

Aside from the effeminate man Zhong Yu mentioned earlier, this woman was likely the most untouchable existence among the dark forces.

But what Xu Tian didn't understand was why this queen of the dark forces would appear at his doorstep early in the morning. If Medusa had come to negotiate over the territory dispute, why would she bring a homemade breakfast?

For a woman, especially one in a high position like Medusa, to personally cook breakfast meant she must have a deep relationship with the Wolf King. At the very least, the Wolf King was a very special existence in her heart; it was even possible that this woman was secretly in love with the Wolf King.

But if it were secret love, her concern for the Wolf King was sufficient, yet her passion was lacking. Even Zhong Yu, who was by the Wolf King's side, thought this woman had come to make a show of force, which meant that, on the surface at least, there was no relationship between the Wolf King and Medusa.

Xu Tian yawned, feeling a bit sleepy. This woman, who was like a riddle, gave him a headache.

"When are we leaving? Let the people at headquarters buy me a cup of coffee."

"We're leaving now." Zhong Yu also stood up. "I'll call them to buy it right now. It's the usual, right?"

"Mm." Xu Tian nodded.

He didn't know what this "usual" was either; he could only pray that the Wolf King's taste wasn't too strange.

Zhong Yu's driving speed remained very fast; even during the morning rush hour, she could drive a sports car like a racer. After only twenty minutes, the car stopped at the headquarters of the Azure Wolf Hall. When Xu Tian got out of the car, he felt like he was floating.

This time, Zhong Yu took him directly to a separate office, where all kinds of facilities were fully equipped.

Xu Tian walked to the luxurious and imposing desk, picked up the steaming coffee, and took a sip.

"Cough, cough..." Just one sip almost made him spit it out.

This cup of coffee with milk actually had salt added to it?

"Brother Yi, what's wrong?" Zhong Yu looked over, confused. "I told them to buy it according to the usual. Is it that there isn't enough salt?"

"It's enough."

Xu Tian used all his acting skills to control his facial expression, swallowing the salty and bitter liquid in his mouth.

"I drank it too fast just now and choked."

Was this Wolf King even a normal person? He liked living in a haunted house, and his coffee had to have salt added. How desperate was he back then to impersonate such a weirdo?

"I told you, I wouldn't remember your preferences wrong, Brother Yi."

Zhong Yu also seemed unable to understand why the Wolf King liked salty coffee.

"Because of this habit of yours, the owner of the coffee shop downstairs specially prepared a jar of sea salt to keep in the store. Of course, other than making coffee for you, it shouldn't be used at any other time."

Xu Tian's mouth twitched: Thank him for me!

Better a short pain than a long one; he drank the now-cooled salty coffee in one go and then picked up the folder on the desk.

The various documents needing his review were already neatly arranged on the desk. He picked up the first one, flipped through it roughly, and understood everything in his heart.

These items were undoubtedly used by Zhong Ling and the high-level members within the Azure Wolf Hall to verify his identity.

Fortunately, after Xu Tian was reborn, he had helped Tang Bingyan handle various documents within the Tang Group, so processing these things was not a difficult task for him.

On Wuji Island, various factions and gangs could develop their businesses legitimately, so besides reviewing the files of those members with ulterior motives, Xu Tian also had to handle a portion of the commercial project planning.

"Brother Yi, I have already prepared the information on those old fogies you wanted."

Zhong Yu walked in from outside, skipping along while holding a pink folder.

"Put it down." Xu Tian did not even lift his head, remaining focused on the materials in his hands.

After putting down the documents, Zhong Yu turned and left.

Xu Tian picked up the pink folder and began to browse through its contents.

The information Zhong Yu had organized for him was very detailed; through these documents, he now had a rough understanding of the internal member structure of the Azure Wolf Hall.

The old fogies Zhong Yu spoke of held a status in the Azure Wolf Hall even higher than that of the two girls, Zhong Ling and Zhong Yu; they were likely the original members who had followed the Wolf King from the very beginning.

These people had been in the Azure Wolf Hall for many years, had already fostered and cultivated their own confidants, and had accumulated quite a bit of influence and connections; a portion of the Azure Wolf Hall members had already been won over by them, and there were even people among other outside factions or families who were colluding with them in secret.

If he were to rashly eliminate these people, it would inevitably cause the Azure Wolf Hall to suffer a major blow to its vitality.

Xu Tian looked through the documents for the entire morning and suddenly realized that the current Azure Wolf Hall was simply a mess.

Even if the real Wolf King were to return, he would likely have a headache over the current situation.

Moreover, besides those old fogies who made it clear they did not submit to the Wolf King, among the high-level members who still appeared loyal to the Wolf King on the surface, there was no lack of those harboring evil intentions.

Investigating exactly what kind of deals they had made behind his back with those people was also a massive undertaking.