Chapter 214: Retreat Immediately Upon Encountering Lin Xuan

At the same time, inside a luxury hotel suite at the other end of the city, a confrontation regarding trust and hatred was unfolding.

Fu Rong stood before the window, her hands gripping the curtains tightly. The lights outside were brilliant, but in her eyes, these rays of light were piercingly painful. Her home, her Biyou, could now only be found in her memories.

"Why treat me like this?" She turned to look at Zhuge Qing, her voice filled with deep pain. "Don't you know what Biyou Village means to me? That place is not just a village; it is my sanctuary, it is my home!"

Zhuge Qing stood in the center of the room, his heart struggling. How could he not understand Fu Rong's pain? But there were some things, some choices, that someone had to bear.

"A-Rong, I know you are in pain right now," he took a step forward, "but if I let you stay there..."

"You don't know anything!" Fu Rong suddenly raised her voice, tears welling up in her eyelids. "You think you are protecting me? You are destroying everything I have! Do you know how many people in the village need help? Do you know why Village Chief is researching the Cultivation Furnace? It is not just for power, but to give those helpless people a hope!"

Zhuge Qing was stunned by her words. Yes, he had been judging right and wrong by his own standards, while ignoring Fu Rong's feelings and the expectations of everyone in Biyou Village.

"I'm sorry," he said softly, "but the matter of Biyou Village, I'm afraid, involves a situation that neither of us can imagine."

Fu Rong leaned against the window, tears sliding down silently. Although she understood Zhuge Qing's hidden difficulties, this understanding only made her heart ache more.

"Then what should we do now?" she asked softly, her voice carrying deep helplessness.

Zhuge Qing gently pulled her into his embrace: "Believe me, as long as we are together, we will definitely find new hope. Once the heat dies down, we will make further plans."

On the other side, inside a VIP room of a luxury foot massage parlor, Zhang Chulan and Xu Si were enjoying a high-end foot massage service. However, the content of their conversation was completely out of place with the relaxed atmosphere.

"Brother Si," Zhang Chulan lowered his voice, "do you think it could be the work of the All-Sex?"

Xu Si shook his head and exhaled a smoke ring: "That's not their style. To be able to take someone away under so many eyes, that's no small feat." He paused for a moment.

"I just want to know what the Company plans to do next?"

Zhang Chulan lay on the soft seat and stretched.

"They might hold off for now." Xu Si looked at his phone. "I heard that the Company's focus recently is on keeping an eye on the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley; it hasn't been peaceful there lately."

Just as Zhang Chulan was about to press for more, Xu Si suddenly changed the subject: "Come, enjoy yourself first. The signature service at this shop is quite good; I'm a regular customer."

Watching Xu Si's familiar and practiced manner, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but smile helplessly, calling him a professional.

Inside a high-end cafe, a row of empty coffee cups sat in front of Xiao Qing; the residual coffee stains in each cup told the story of a failed attempt at an activity. From Americano to latte, from caramel macchiato to Irish coffee, she had drunk almost every signature drink in this high-end cafe.

"This is simply a disaster for the taste buds," Xiao Qing pouted, pushing away the last cup with a look of disdain in her eyes.

Xiao Bai smiled helplessly and said nothing.

"Benefactor," Xiao Qing put away her previous laziness, her expression becoming serious, "where are we going next? We can't just keep researching these terrible drinks here, right?"

Lin Xuan's gaze looked toward the distance: "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley."

This answer left both of his followers stunned. Xiao Qing tilted her head, clearly confused by this sudden decision: "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley? What kind of place is this? It sounds very mysterious."

Lin Xuan raised his head, his voice deep and powerful: "Hmm... it is indeed very mysterious; the Five Elements Power for refining inner cores might exist there. If I can obtain this power, it will be a qualitative leap for my cultivation."

"Really?" Xiao Qing became excited at once, her whole person seeming to be filled with vitality, "Then let's set off now! The sooner we go, the sooner we get it!"

Even the usually steady Xiao Bai showed a rare look of anticipation. What they cared about most was their Benefactor's cultivation progress. If they could really find such an opportunity, it was indeed worth looking forward to.

However, Lin Xuan waved his hand gently, signaling them not to be impatient: "No rush. Now is not the best time."

"Why wait?" Xiao Qing was a bit anxious, "What if someone else gets there first?"

A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Lin Xuan's mouth: "Other forces will definitely be watching this place. Rash action is not as good as letting them scout the path first. Once the situation becomes clear, we will make our move." He paused, "Besides, I always feel that the secrets there are far from being as simple as just the Five Elements Power."

Xiao Bai keenly captured the deep meaning in Lin Xuan's words: "Does Benefactor mean that there might be a greater opportunity hidden there?"

"Or a greater danger," Lin Xuan said softly.

At the same time, inside the Qu Jia villa at the other end of the city, a conversation regarding the future was taking place.

Qu Tong stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of the study, the sunlight outside outlining her elegant figure. Chai Yan stood opposite her, respectfully waiting for her instructions, but from the slight tension in his muscles, one could see that the mission he was about to receive was full of anticipation.

"How is your injury recovering?" Qu Tong did not start with the mission, her voice carrying a hint of rare concern.

Chai Yan moved his arm, a flash of light in his eyes: "I have fully recovered. This time, I will not let Miss down."

Qu Tong finally turned around, her eyes like torches: "Very good. I have an important mission for you." She walked slowly to the counter and took out a thick file from the drawer, "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley."

Chai Yan took the file and browsed through it quickly, his expression gradually becoming grave. The content in the file clearly exceeded his expectations: "This intelligence... if it is true..."

"It is absolutely true," Qu Tong sat down on the rosewood chair, "this operation is of great importance and may affect the success or failure of the entire plan. You must bring enough men, but at the same time, be careful. Most importantly..." She looked at Chai Yan meaningfully, "you must guard against other forces. Especially Lin Xuan."

Mentioning this name, Chai Yan's pupils visibly contracted.

"If you encounter him, retreat immediately," Qu Tong's tone became exceptionally serious, "the existence of that level is not something we can provoke right now."

Chai Yan nodded solemnly: "This subordinate understands."

"One more thing," Qu Tong added, "keep a close watch on Ma Xianhong. Although his appearance has changed, you must still be careful that someone might recognize him."

Chai Yan was thoughtful: "Miss, rest assured, I have already arranged reliable personnel."

"Very good," Qu Tong stood up and walked to the window, "this operation must not fail. If other forces get there first..." Her voice carried a hint of vigilance.