Chapter 179: A Different Taste

"Xingchen Square?"

Jiangnan's eyes lit up; he truly wasn't clear on the matter. He then asked in a deep voice:

"What does Zhao Wuji want to do?"

"He… he wants to take over the Xingchen Plaza Project!"

Da Biao hurriedly replied,

"He sent people to infiltrate Xingchen Square, looking for a chance to acquire all the shares!"

"I see."

Jiangnan narrowed his eyes slightly, understanding in his heart.

"Everything I know, I've already told you."

"Please, spare me."

"Do you think it's possible?" Jiangnan sneered, slowly raising his hand.

"No! Don't!" Da Biao shouted in terror, his voice hoarse.

"Bang!" A muffled thud sounded; Da Biao's voice abruptly stopped, and his body fell limp.

Jiangnan withdrew his hand, not even glancing at Da Biao's corpse, and turned to look at Xu Jiaojiao.

"Are you okay?"

Xu Jiaojiao shook her head, her face pale, her eyes filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

Xu Jiaojiao spoke, her voice a little trembling.

"Good that nothing's wrong."

"Let's go, this place isn't safe."

"Okay." Xu Jiaojiao replied, following Jiangnan out of the private box.

Outside the box, a mess lay scattered; Black Tiger Gang thugs lay sprawled on the ground, wailing continuously.

Jiangnan didn't glance at those people, and, taking Xu Jiaojiao with him, left directly.

In the car, Xu Jiaojiao sat in the passenger seat, her gaze complicated as she looked at Jiangnan. Jiangnan suddenly asked,

"What are your plans from now on?"

"I…" Xu Jiaojiao lowered her head, her eyes dim, "I don't know."

"How about you follow me first."

"Follow you?" Xu Jiaojiao was startled, then quickly shook her head,

"No, that won't do; it would trouble you too much. Besides, I'm of no use…"

"Unless…"

Xu Jiaojiao thought of something, her pretty face flushing slightly,

"Unless what?"

Jiangnan's brows twitched slightly, vaguely sensing something off.

Xu Jiaojiao's pretty face reddened a bit, her eyes flickering:

"Unless you don't despise me."

"Mr. Jiang, I know you don't lack women, but I'm different from them."

"I have many different things."

Xu Jiaojiao bit her lip, her voice carrying a hint of allure.

Jiangnan was about to refuse, but Xu Jiaojiao cut him off.

"You also know I'm a weak woman now, with no one to rely on."

"Having also offended Zhao Wuji, danger could strike at any moment; I hope you can save me."

Xu Jiaojiao looked pitifully helpless, her eyes full of pleading.

Before Jiangnan could speak, she reached out and pressed her hand onto Jiangnan's abdomen, then silently leaned over…

The sudden move made Jiangnan's body stiffen, a strange sensation spreading through him.

He lowered his head, looking at Xu Jiaojiao, his gaze complex; this woman, using such a method.

Jiangnan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, trying to calm the agitation inside.

He suddenly pushed Xu Jiaojiao away, his voice low: "Enough."

Xu Jiaojiao lifted her head, her gaze hazy, a faint glimmer still lingering at the corner of her mouth.

"Mr. Jiang, you…"

Her voice carried a hint of grievance, as if she didn't understand why Jiangnan refused.

"I don't need you to do that."

Jiangnan's voice was indifferent, his eyes showing no emotional fluctuation.

"But…"

Xu Jiaojiao still wanted to say something, but Jiangnan cut her off.

"You follow me first; as for later, we'll talk later."

Jiangnan's tone softened a bit, essentially agreeing to Xu Jiaojiao's request for the time being.

【7】 "Thank you, Mr. Jiang."

Thank you, Mr. Jiang.

The car kept moving, each with their own thoughts, the atmosphere inside becoming somewhat subtle.

Meanwhile, at the Black Tiger Gang headquarters, inside a secret room.

Zhao Wuji sat on the sofa, his face gloomy, fiddling with a Yixing clay teapot in his hand.

"Useless, a bunch of useless!"

He roared, slamming the teapot in his hand onto the ground.

"Da Biao fell onto a woman; what use are you any longer!"

"Boss... boss, we didn't expect that kid to be so powerful."

One subordinate spoke tremblingly, his voice shaking.

"Hmph, impressive?" Zhao Wuji sneered.

"It's just that you are too useless!"

……

On the other side, Jiangnan escorted Xu Jiaojiao back to her villa.

Jiangnan stood to leave, but Xu Jiaojiao grabbed his arm and said:

"Mr. Jiang, since you're here, come up and have a seat."

Jiangnan pondered briefly, nodded, and followed.

In the living room, Jiangnan sat on the sofa, holding a document about the Xingchen Plaza Project.

He read carefully, brow slightly furrowed; the document was more complex than he had imagined.

It seems that to completely deal with Zhao Wuji, a longer plan is needed.

Suddenly, a light footstep interrupted Jiangnan's thoughts.

Xu Jiaojiao entered, carrying a cup of tea.

"Mr. Jiang, are you busy?"

Xu Jiaojiao asked softly, placing the tea on the coffee table.

"Mm." Jiangnan nodded, without looking up.

Xu Jiaojiao moved behind Jiangnan and gently massaged his shoulders.

"Mr. Jiang, don't overexert yourself; take care of your health."

Xu Jiaojiao's voice was gentle, with a hint of concern.

Jiangnan said nothing, closed his eyes, and enjoyed Xu Jiaojiao's massage.

Seeing this, Xu Jiaojiao felt pleased, and her hands moved even more softly.

She leaned down, pressed her cheek to Jiangnan's ear, and whispered:

"Mr. Jiang, do you need to relax?"

A warm breath brushed his ear, with a hint of temptation, and Jiangnan's body tensed slightly.

He opened his eyes, looking at the nearby Xu Jiaojiao, his gaze deep.

"What do you want to do?"

Jiangnan's voice was low, with a hint of magnetism.

"I... I want to help you."

Xu Jiaojiao's eyes were hazy, her voice tinged with coquettishness.

"For example..."

Xu Jiaojiao said, slowly squatting down...

An hour later, Jiangnan left Xu Jiaojiao's villa, feeling oddly unsettled; he hadn't wanted anything with her, yet why...

Could it be that the tea was problematic?

Jiangnan pondered briefly, then shook his head,

With his current cultivation, poisoning would have no effect on him,

so where does the problem lie?

He silently sensed his internal true Qi and suddenly noticed something amiss.

Along with his practice, his technique seemed to have changed.

And this change first appeared at the River God Spring.

Could his body have been affected by the River God Spring?

Jiangnan furrowed his brow, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. The River God Spring was unlike the others; at that time there truly was a strange force, even he felt its impact.

Perhaps it was then that his true Qi underwent a mutation,

Later, during the Gu Tribe expedition, he luckily broke through his cultivation, yet seemed also influenced by Caili.

At the time they spoke of love poison, he paid little attention.

But now it seems the love poison still affected him.

Unconsciously,

the car stopped at his own villa's gate,

Jiangnan opened the door, and upon entering saw Murong Wan sitting on the sofa, waiting for him.

"Jiangnan, you finally returned; I've been waiting for you a long time!"

【114】 Just then she halted, suspiciously sniffing Jiangnan back and forth.