Chapter 217 - 215: Guo Xiang Was Rescued

Zhao Kuo’s subordinate whispered something in his ear, and Zhao Kuo’s expression instantly changed.

The King of the Underworld glanced at them and asked indifferently, "Did something happen?"

Zhao Kuo waved his hand with a grim expression, dismissing his subordinate before replying in a low voice, "Boss, our people sent word that Guo Xiang was rescued by Night Killer from the Celestial Ranking half an hour ago."

Hearing Zhao Kuo’s words, the King of the Underworld and Ye Xuan both changed their expressions.

"Damn it! How dare they snatch someone from my turf! Those mongrels from the Celestial Ranking—I’ll go wipe out their nest right now!" The King of the Underworld heavily smashed his wine glass onto the floor and stood up to leave.

Ye Xuan grabbed him. "Don’t get worked up just yet. It’s better if we’re careful about this matter."

For Night Killer to risk rescuing Guo Xiang, it meant Guo Xiang had something they wanted, or he still held some value to them. In that case, why shouldn’t Ye Xuan and the others follow the trail and use Guo Xiang as a clue to see what the people of the Celestial Ranking were plotting?

Ye Xuan calmly instructed Zhao Kuo, "Zhao Kuo, send some people to track Guo Xiang’s whereabouts and keep an eye on the Celestial Ranking’s movements in the meantime.

"Then send someone to investigate the Sakura Group and find out the true purpose of these Yang Country people coming to Huaxia."

"Yes, Cyan Dragon Chief! I’ll make the arrangements right away!" Zhao Kuo nodded at Ye Xuan and then left with his men.

The King of the Underworld finally calmed down and sat back down in his seat. "Damn it! This is so fucking frustrating!"

These people were practically spitting in his face, yet he couldn’t do a damn thing about it. The more the King of the Underworld thought about it, the more frustrated he got. He slammed his fist heavily onto the table, instantly shattering the glass tabletop into powder.

"You’ve been a boss for so many years, how can you still be this impulsive? Don’t worry, the Celestial Ranking must have a purpose for rescuing Guo Xiang.

"I think it won’t be long before they make a move. We just need to wait," Ye Xuan comforted him.

After such a disruption, none of them were in the mood to continue drinking. The King of the Underworld hurried back to investigate the matter concerning Guo Xiang, while Xuanwu returned to his rented apartment, saying he would pack his things and move back to the Ministry of State Security tomorrow.

After dropping Xuanwu off at home, Ye Xuan and Vermilion Bird drove back to their respective homes.

The residences arranged for them by the higher-ups were quite nice. Each person was assigned a three-and-a-half-story duplex villa. Vermilion Bird’s and Ye Xuan’s houses were only separated by a street, making it very convenient for them to stay in touch.

After saying goodbye to Vermilion Bird, Ye Xuan entered his own yard. Just as he took out his keys and prepared to unlock the door, he sharply sensed another person’s aura. His pupils shrank abruptly, and he leaned his body back slightly. A gleaming Flying Knife flew past his eyes and embedded itself into a nearby pillar.

"Truly excellent skills." Just as Ye Xuan prepared to counterattack, a familiar voice reached his ears.

His tense nerves instantly relaxed. Looking helplessly at the figure emerging from the shadows, he said, "Can you not launch surprise attacks? You are no match for me. What if I accidentally slip up?"

Ye Xuan’s tone carried a hint of reproach, his eyes reflecting Night Rose’s figure.

Night Rose looked at Ye Xuan and smiled sweetly. She leaned gently against the pillar and reached out to touch the not-yet-relaxed muscles on Ye Xuan’s arm. "You wouldn’t slip up. I believe in you."

Looking into Night Rose’s sparkling eyes, Ye Xuan felt a trace of panic. He quickly lowered his head to search for his keys. "Why are you here so late?" he asked, deliberately changing the subject.

Night Rose could obviously tell that Ye Xuan was intentionally avoiding her. Her eyes flickered, and she withdrew her hand.

"It’s only safe to look for you at night. The people from the Celestial Ranking are searching the whole world for me right now.

"Although their power in Jingcheng is limited, it’s only a matter of time before they find me.

"I came today first to catch up and thank you for helping me like this, and second, to say goodbye.

"Your Ministry of State Security already has enough on its plate. I don’t think I should cause you any more trouble.

"I’ve already planned my route. I’m taking an early morning flight tomorrow to Elephant Country. Once I’m there, I’ll change my name and identity, and the Celestial Ranking won’t be able to track me down."

At this, an indescribable look flashed through Night Rose’s eyes. She stared intently at Ye Xuan, harboring a sliver of anticipation in her heart. She hoped that if Ye Xuan asked her to stay, she wouldn’t go to Elephant Country. No matter how dangerous Jingcheng was, she would stay behind.

Hearing these words from Night Rose, Ye Xuan’s handsome eyebrows immediately furrowed together. "Why are you going to Elephant Country? I can completely protect your life here in Jingcheng."

A surge of joy blossomed in Night Rose’s heart upon hearing this. She took a step forward and hooked her arm through his. "What’s wrong? Can’t bear to see me leave?"

The woman’s sudden proximity made Ye Xuan instantly nervous. Night Rose was incredibly beautiful, and her figure was absolutely stunning. The pale moonlight cascading over her face made Ye Xuan lose his focus for a split second.

"S-stand properly." Ye Xuan’s gaze darted away as he pulled his arm out of her embrace, scolding her with a stern expression. "It has nothing to do with whether I can bear to see you leave or not. I just want to repay your kindness. You saved me twice, so it’s only natural that I ensure your safety.

"This isn’t just what I owe you; it’s what our Four Palaces owe you."

This answer left Night Rose deeply disappointed. She didn’t want him to repay any kindness; she wanted him, the man himself.

"I remember you owe me a favor from last time. Why don’t you fulfill it now?" After speaking, Night Rose threw herself directly into Ye Xuan’s arms. Pushing open the villa door, the two of them stumbled into the living room.

"Night Rose! What are you doing? Stop messing around!" Ye Xuan wanted to push her away but didn’t want to use brute force, so he could only reprimand her while weakly fending her off.

"You’re no greenhorn, so why are you so nervous?" Night Rose flashed a charming, seductive smile at the flustered Ye Xuan. She then tackled him onto the sofa, causing him to swallow hard involuntarily.

"Stop messing around. We’re just friends, get off me right now!" Ye Xuan didn’t dare to look into Night Rose’s eyes. He could only pull at her arm, trying to drag her off him.

Night Rose’s eyes flickered, and she leaned down directly.

Ye Xuan thought, "This woman is truly going to be the death of me!" His face darkened. He pinned Night Rose’s shoulders down, then flipped over, reversing their positions.