"Right beneath the Hengyun Technology Building."

Yue Tianyang drew a hand-drawn map from a file folder and handed it to Luo Xiu. "This is a map my men traded their lives for. It's also the most detailed map I've managed to obtain so far."

Luo Xiu reached out, took the map, and said, "The operation is tomorrow night."

From the beginning, he knew that Yue Tianyang was merely using him. But he didn't mind, because he was using Yue Tianyang just the same. He needed Yue Tianyang to help him find Luo Ying! Luo Ying might be directly related to his own background, so he had to cling to this clue.

Yue Tianyang nodded gently. "I'll send men to assist you tomorrow night. My elites are at your disposal."

"That might be a bit inconvenient." Su Shenyun's voice came from the doorway. She walked in gracefully and sat down beside Luo Xiu.

She had known about Yue Tianyang's investigation into the Hengyun Technology Building for some time, as Yue Tianyang had always been cooperating with the Audit Bureau.

"Hengyun Technology has a pristine public reputation," Su Shenyun said. "Surrounding the Hengyun Building with a group of people from the underworld would cause a lot of unnecessary negative publicity."

After a moment's thought, Yue Tianyang chuckled. "As expected of Miss Su, always so thorough."

Su Shenyun stared at him and spoke slowly, "Elder Yue, Chen Xuanbao is currently under investigation, and the truth about the wrongful case against you is gradually coming to light. I believe it won't be long before your name is cleared and justice is served."

At her words, Yue Tianyang's gaze sharpened. He looked at Su Shenyun, his voice trembling with excitement. "Miss Su… are you serious?!"

Su Shenyun gave a slight nod. "Once you are reinstated, given your merits in the Henghai campaign, it's highly likely you will replace Chen Xuanbao and assume the position of Henghai Admiral."

"So, at this critical juncture, it's best for you to keep a low profile and avoid causing any more negative press," she continued. "You've earned great merit by investigating Chen Xuanbao's secret laboratory, and I will report it truthfully to His Majesty. As for what comes next, you can leave it to the Audit Bureau."

Yue Tianyang calmed his racing heart. After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked, "Will Chen Xuanbao die?"

"It's unlikely," Su Shenyun replied.

Yue Tianyang's fists clenched, the image of his entire family being slaughtered flashing in his mind. He squeezed the words out from between his teeth, "One day, I will kill him with my own hands!"

「 」

The night passed quickly.

「The next morning.」

Lin Xiyue bid Luo Xiu farewell, returning to Sea City with her parents and grandfather. As the president of Shen Luo Company, she had many matters to attend to.

Luo Xiu, however, decided to stay a while longer. He still had to find Luo Ying and was also waiting for Li Chaoqun's Scorching Sun Profound Purity Fruit.

「In the blink of an eye, the streetlights were coming on.」

Luo Xiu ate dinner at a leisurely pace and then got ready before heading out. A car was parked at the villa's entrance, where Ye Ningxue was already waiting.

"Why are you here?"

Ye Ningxue ran up to Luo Xiu obediently, leaning forward slightly. "Yue Tianyang told me to come. He said Master needed me."

Luo Xiu reached out and ruffled her hair. "Then let's go."

With Ye Ningxue's strength, she could indeed be of help. At least to him, she was more reliable than those special agents from the Audit Bureau.

「Not long after.」

The master and disciple were driven to a building not far from the Hengyun Technology Building. Su Shenyun had designated the top floor as the temporary command center for the operation.

Upon entering, Luo Xiu saw two familiar faces: Tang Hong'e and Yun Wanzhou. Both beauties were in full combat gear tonight, looking valiant and formidable.

"Luo Xiu, long time no see," Yun Wanzhou said, approaching him with a coy look to greet him.

Tang Hong'e just gave a light snort. "Congratulations, Martial Champion."

Luo Xiu smiled. "Why are you two here?"

Yun Wanzhou grinned. "We're under Director Su's command this time. She requested our assistance for this operation. Luo Xiu, I'm glad we finally get to truly work together." She extended a slender, delicate hand to him.

Luo Xiu smiled freely and took her hand in his.

Just then, Sun Li popped out from nowhere. With a mischievous glint in her eye, she snuck up behind Luo Xiu and covered his eyes. In a deliberately deep, hoarse voice, she said, "Guess who I am!"

Luo Xiu pulled her hands away and turned to face her, momentarily speechless.

It was one thing for Tang Hong'e and Yun Wanzhou to be here; after all, they were professionals. But Sun Li, of all people, was also fully kitted out for battle.

"What is wrong with you?" Luo Xiu asked.

Sun Li's cheeks puffed out. "You're the one with something wrong with you!"

Luo Xiu glanced at Su Shenyun, who was directing the operation from in front of several large screens. "Aren't you going to do something about her?"

Su Shenyun only offered a faint smile, saying nothing.

With her hands on her hips, Sun Li announced proudly, "Didn't I tell you? This heroine is now a special agent for the Audit Bureau! Plus, I've learned a few moves from my aunt, so why can't I be part of this operation?"

Ignoring her, Luo Xiu walked over to Su Shenyun's side. He pulled over her chair, sat down, and asked, "When do we leave?"

"We were just waiting for you." Su Shenyun kept her eyes on the large screen, but her hand suddenly shot out to grab the walkie-talkie on the table. "Move out immediately!"

She put the walkie-talkie down and turned to glare at Luo Xiu. "Get up. That's my chair."

Luo Xiu patted his knees.

Su Shenyun promptly sat down on his lap, picked up a boxed meal from the table, and started eating.

"You haven't eaten yet?"

"I've been busy all day, and some heartless person didn't even think to come and help."

Luo Xiu chuckled. "You're talking about me, aren't you?"

Su Shenyun rolled her eyes. "Men are the worst."

Luo Xiu wrapped his arms around her willowy waist, resting his chin on her snowy shoulder and inhaling the fragrance of her hair.

"Auntie Su."

"What?" Su Shenyun replied in a hushed tone.

"Those tight jeans you're wearing today are very sexy."

"Could you please behave?"

Watching the two of them whispering sweet nothings to each other, the other agents were momentarily speechless. And also very envious. Director Su was indisputably the number one beauty in the Audit Bureau! So many men dreamed of winning her favor. But Director Su was intimidating, and hardly any men dared to approach her. For Luo Xiu, of all people, to get so lucky! Still, the thought that Luo Xiu was the Martial Champion made them feel a little better about it.

The only one who didn't feel better was Sun Li. She truly hadn't expected the two of them to be so bold and open with their flirtations!

「A dozen or so minutes later.」

When Luo Xiu's group arrived at the Hengyun Technology Building, they found the entire structure already surrounded. The Audit Bureau's agents had secured every floor in record time.

The moment Luo Xiu stepped through the main entrance, the map appeared clearly in his mind. Perhaps because he was often forced to memorize texts as a child, he had developed a photographic memory. After confirming his position and the route on the map, he headed straight for the elevator.

However, once inside, he discovered that accessing the underground levels required special authorization. He stepped out of the elevator and walked over to Su Shenyun.

She gave him a look one might give a fool. "What's the rush?"

Just then, Tang Hong'e approached with the front desk manager. "Have him swipe the elevator card!"

The manager looked distressed. "My apologies, sirs and ma'ams, but in our company, only the CEO has access to the underground levels."

"Where is he?" Tang Hong'e asked.

"The CEO went on vacation a while ago. He's not here."

Tang Hong'e gritted her teeth and looked at Su Shenyun. "Our only option is to have the tech department's hackers crack the elevator authorization."

"How long will that take?" Su Shenyun asked.

"About half an hour."

"That's too much trouble," Luo Xiu cut in. "We can take care of it with a little muscle."

Everyone turned to look at him.

He walked over to the side, slowly crouched down, and pressed his clenched right fist against the floor. "Since there's an underground level, the floor beneath us must be hollow. We can just punch our way through."

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