In the evening, the Black Rose interview event began once again, but this time Lu Shuai and his companions were no longer the interviewees; they were the examiners. Nan Kai led Lu Shuai and Roland in charge of the first round, and those who passed moved on to the second round, which was overseen by Luo Xue, Li Xin, and Zhao Qing.

Luo Xue and Li Xin mostly showcased a silent understanding and flirtation—no grand gestures but continuous small ones, with plenty of eye contact. During the breaks between rounds, Li Xin would help Luo Xue adjust her hair, and Luo Xue would help Li Xin tidy up his collar, back and forth.

Every time Zhao Qing's gaze landed on the two, they would start engaging in eye-tugging.

Zhao Qing's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was about to explode; they were acting, surely both sides were acting. But damn it, even if they were acting, it pissed him off. Luo Xue had never looked at him with such admiration—gentle, clear, and sparkling. He never admitted to himself that he liked any woman, women were just embellishments in his life, but the pursuit of Luo Xue was undoubtedly his most serious and time-consuming effort.

In his heart, countless scripts had played out, rendering Zhao Qing deaf to everything around him.

"Vice President, Vice President Zhao Qing, it's your turn to comment."

After being called several times, Zhao Qing came back to his senses and released his overly pale hand, "I have no objections."

Small impatience spoils a great plan; before resolving the issue with Montreal, the Luo Family must be stabilized. If the Luo Family doesn't intervene, Montreal will be released in three days, and then calculations can be made slowly, one by one they will be defeated, letting Li Xin prance around for a few more days.

Looking at Li Xin's infuriatingly smug face, Zhao Qing suddenly laughed—a loud laugh—that left the other students at the interviews wondering what had happened. They thought Vice President Zhao was not quite right in the head.

Once the event concluded, Zhao Qing actually managed to hold back from an outburst.

This left Li Xin at a loss for his next move. If he were overly provocative, it would put him at a disadvantage. If Zhao Qing managed to catch any leverage over him, appealing to the Canon Law School would just cause trouble for old Luo.

Zhao Qing's character clearly isn't one that can tolerate much. The fact that he could endure so much only means they are very confident. Once Montreal is released, they will launch their counterattack.

The more it is like this, the less Montreal can be allowed to come out.

But how can it be proven?

This issue was one he and Luo Xue had also discussed; at the moment, there's no way. Since they can't use strong threats, they could only wait for Montreal to be unable to hold back. Right now, the Night Patrol was using spiritual ability and fresh blood, as well as Philmy to provoke Montreal, but none of these methods were effective. Philmy isn't dead yet, but he's already lost human consciousness and turned into a complete monster.

Montreal is putting on the facade of a victim and has communicated to the City Hall that his child was persecuted. How could a reputable Knight leader fall? Being from the Canon Law School, having limitless potential—there is no motive, no reason—this is definitely a conspiracy, a conspiracy targeting the nobility.

He didn't name anyone, but the noble class of Celestial Capital all knew, the Church and the Night Patrol, those who deal with mysterious events all day long aren't normal either. Who knows if they have the means to turn people into monsters?

In recent years, the influence of the Moon God Church in Celestial Capital has been gradually declining, as well as their voice in matters. Could it be a conspiracy by the Church to set an example?

The rumors inadvertently circulated among the powerful, and from the beginning, they were wary of those who held such power. Sometimes, what the truth is actually doesn't matter that much.

The City Hall began to exert pressure, while simultaneously increasing security measures around Montreal, with the Knight Order and the City Guard dispatching spiritual ability experts to oversee, to prevent anyone from employing unscrupulous methods.

Now, time is no longer on the side of the Night Patrol.

Another day passed, and nothing happened at the Canon Law School. Li Xin returned home and saw a familiar silhouette, a warm and cozy feeling enveloped him; hmm... there seemed to be one extra unrelated person.

"Sister Casey, why are you here?"

"What do you mean, why am I here? I hear a bit of unwelcome in your tone?"

"How could that be, you're always welcome. Looks like we'll have extra snacks today," Li Xin chuckled.

"Kathy found Xueyin an excellent dance teacher, do you think it's for you?" Lin Fei laughed. Her means wasn't enough to give Xueyin a better life, last time she casually mentioned it, and Kathy took it to heart, helping Xueyin find a very good teacher at a very reasonable price. Dance can help develop posture and grace.

Although Xueyin protested, Lin Fei insisted firmly that women can be without pretty clothes, but they cannot be without grace.

Little Xueyin pouted, expressing her silent protest with her eyes, motioning for Li Xin to say something, but Li Xin dared not say anything. He had no right to speak on this matter.

After Xueyin stomped on his foot a few times, Li Xin had no choice but to speak up, "The security isn't great right now, is that dance teacher safe?"

Kathy's eyes widened, "What do you think? She's my aunt; I'm the one picking up and dropping off. Are you questioning me?"

"Ha, haha, how could I," Li Xin chuckled ingratiatingly, giving Xueyin a look that said 'you're on your own', the little girl was utterly deflated and thinking about all the tiresome training, she really just wanted to play. Isn't it good to have fun? Why do I have to practice this?

"Xueyin, you need to give up unrealistic ideas as soon as possible, I'll be checking." Lin Fei asserted her parental authority, "Of course, if you perform well, I might permit Li Xin to take you out to play."

"Yay, we're going out to play!"

"Playing outside isn't happening now, only after things settle down." Lin Fei also knew that the city was quite chaotic recently.

She's not an ignorant young wife; her family nearly faced annihilation and has lived in the Underground City for so long. Of course, she knows how a minor incident could have massive consequences. Although they are just small figures, precisely because they are insignificant, they must take good care of themselves and not cause trouble.

"Sister Casey, how is the situation now?" Li Xin asked. He felt that Kathy came here not just for Xueyin but was waiting for him.

"Well, it's you asking, not me wanting to speak," Kathy said.

Li Xin gave a wry smile, "Yes, I'm forcing you; just tell me."

Damn it, Old Luo looks just like that, not romantic, not even rich. Where does he get such charm to enchant the Little Rich Lady this way?

Kathy knew Luo Jin didn't want to involve Li Xin, but she knew Luo Jin's situation was particularly difficult and extremely dangerous now, and ever since Li Xin came, various ingenious ideas had worked very well. She subconsciously thought Li Xin might have different insights.

"Xueyin, once you're done eating, go do your homework," Lin Fei said.

"I'm not done yet." Xueyin, with ears pricked up, was pouting so much she could hang a soy sauce bottle.

It was always like this. She thought the things Ah Xin and Sister Casey did were so cool.

"Take it inside to eat and close the door properly." Lin Fei handed the portioned food to Xueyin and pushed her away. Now Xueyin could understand many things, and Lin Fei did not want Xueyin to be exposed to mysterious events.

"We've used every possible means, yet there's no change in the Montreal situation. City Hall is already dissatisfied, and driven by those with motives, pressure is mounting. The Chief Bishop is also overwhelmed. People from the Church Court have arrived, implying we shouldn't exacerbate conflicts, so the Magic Potion can't be used either." Kathy sighed. Although Luo Jin said nothing, she knew he was under tremendous pressure. If it failed, the one bearing the greatest consequences would be Luo Jin.

Detaining and torturing nobles is a capital offense.

Li Xin pondered for a while, "This is a stalemate. I share the same thoughts with Old Luo; there must be issues with Montreal. When the time comes, we must try anything regardless of methods."

There's no turning back in this matter; they're already forced to act. Whoever hesitates will face death.

"I know, the enemy knows too. Right now, people from City Hall, the Knight Order, and the City Guard are all watching. If we act rashly, they are just waiting."

If everything went as standard procedure, at most, only Luo Jin would be implicated, but it wouldn't involve the Night Patrol. However, if something went wrong with forceful measures, then the Night Patrol brothers, many with families to support, would be in trouble. The age of risking blood and guts alone was long past.

"There hasn't been much progress at the Canon Law School either. I suspect the Zhao Family might be somewhat involved in this, but Zhao Qing is very steady. I'm worried that triggering them too obviously might lead us into their trap."

"The Zhao Family and the Montreal Clan are closer than expected. They have business transactions. Although the decadently indulgent Montreal Clan had been declining, it quickly rose again in recent years. There must be Zhao Family hands behind this. However, targeting the Zhao Family directly is more challenging; distant water won't quench present thirst," Kathy said.

Lin Fei had been silently listening, suddenly spoke, "Most of Montreal's current business originally belonged to the Lin Family."

Both Li Xin and Kathy were surprised. Lin Fei's face showed little expression, "I've quietly observed during these times back in the city, and most have been transferred under the Montreal Clan."

"Aunt Fei, can you talk about it?" Seeing Lin Fei speaking about the past for the first time, Li Xin immediately chimed in.

Lin Fei nodded. Her already pale face appeared even whiter. Her family had almost been wiped out. As a woman who hadn't awakened, she endured too much but was extraordinarily firm, unlike someone who would've long collapsed.

She didn't not want revenge, if she was alone, she'd go all out, but she has a daughter. Compared to revenge, her daughter's healthy growth is more important in her heart.

The Lin Family was in the transportation business, being the largest in the Celestial Capital, along with some stores. The family was very low-key but indeed a well-known wealthy family in the Celestial Capital. Six years ago, during the family's annual memorial, three people suddenly went mad, becoming Lickers, slaughtering indiscriminately, including Lin Fei's father. Later, the Night Patrol killed the monsters, but the Lin Family collapsed. Due to accusations of cultist massacring the innocent, all their properties were confiscated.

Because Lin Fei and Lin Xueyin lacked the presence of corruption, they were released under the assurance of the Night Patrol.

"My father was a devout Moon God follower," Lin Fei said. She didn't explain much as she had seen too many ferocious expressions back then.

Once prejudice forms in a person, no amount of explanation is disguise.

Kathy didn't know these things, only held Lin Fei's hand trembling with anger.

These nightmare memories never disappeared.

"I'll go back and check the records to see if there's any clue. If most properties fell into Montreal's hands, there might be a connection."

Philmy is an Inhaler, and the Lin Family was once overthrown due to losing control to Lickers, accused of being cultists. Three Lickers simultaneously losing control at a family memorial...

Li Xin and Kathy sensed a strong smell of conspiracy.

"Aunt Fei, you stay home to take care of Xueyin. Kathy and I will go back to the Night Patrol," Li Xin said. There might be a huge problem here.

Lin Fei grabbed Li Xin, "Be careful."

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