Lin Xiao's expression turned icy in an instant.

That's right—Su Qingning was poisoned.

He didn't even have to think to know that Chu Liangcai was behind this. After all, his Third Master, the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion, had told him that the old fiend was skilled at poisoning.

Back in the lobby, Lin Xiao had felt that something was off with Su Qingning. She seemed to show signs of being poisoned, but with those scumbags still around, he was in a rush to deal with them and hadn't had a chance to diagnose her. That was also why he had asked Pei Donglai to deal with those scumbags earlier.

After a quick diagnosis, Lin Xiao subtly released Su Qingning's wrist. Then, using the embrace as cover, he plunged the Xuantian Needle right over her heart.

"Lin Xiao, that's enough, isn't it?" Su Qingning protested softly.

Although their relationship was quite good now, and she had grown used to his unrestrained kisses and hugs, Shen Jingzhe was still there. Su Qingning felt more than a little shy.

Of course, Lin Xiao had no intention of letting her go. This was the critical moment for detoxification. If he released her now and let the potent poison spread through her body, it would be disastrous.

"Honey, I just went through so much danger. We were almost separated by life and death. Just let me hold you a little longer, please?" Lin Xiao said pitifully.

Helpless, Su Qingning could only bury her head shyly in Lin Xiao's chest.

After what felt like an eternity, Lin Xiao detected a foul stench. He glanced inconspicuously at the spot over her heart and saw black blood trickling out along the Xuantian Needle. Without a word, Lin Xiao held her even tighter.

A moment later, the foul stench vanished completely.

Lin Xiao knew the poison in her body had been completely purged. He stealthily removed the Xuantian Needle and released her.

She obviously had no idea what had just happened. She simply assumed Lin Xiao had held her for so long out of fear after facing such grave danger.

However, even though she didn't know Lin Xiao had taken the opportunity to detoxify her, she still caught a whiff of the foul odor. She instinctively glanced down and was surprised to see a pitch-black stain on the front of her clothes. It looked like blood, but she didn't think blood was supposed to be that color.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Lin Xiao asked deliberately.

Su Qingning shook her head. "It's nothing. I must have gotten my clothes dirty somewhere!"

"In that case, let's go home," Lin Xiao said, seizing the opportunity.

Su Qingning thought for a moment before replying, "Alright."

She was very particular about cleanliness, and the stain on her chest made her uncomfortable.

The three of them left Su Qingning's office. Just as they were about to head downstairs, they saw Chu Liangcai emerge from the second floor. When he saw Su Qingning, a flash of greed flickered in Chu Liangcai's eyes, but the old fiend quickly concealed it by lowering his head.

"President Su, are you leaving?" Chu Liangcai asked with a smile.

Su Qingning nodded. "Mr. Chu, I'll leave the bar in your hands."

Chu Liangcai grinned. "President Su, rest assured. I will manage the bar well!"

Su Qingning gave a brief acknowledgment and descended the stairs with Lin Xiao.

As he watched Su Qingning leave, a sinister smile spread across Chu Liangcai's lips.

Su Qingning, oh Su Qingning, you've been poisoned by me. It won't be long before you're on your knees, begging me to take you. And when that happens, the world-destroying cultivation in your Dantian will be all mine!

After they left the bar, Bei Kuang was outside maintaining order. Lin Xiao gave him a look, and Bei Kuang nodded in acknowledgment.

Lin Xiao drove Su Qingning and Shen Jingzhe toward the villa.

The moment they returned to the villa, Su Qingning hurried upstairs. Lin Xiao didn't follow.

Shen Jingzhe's revealed, beautiful eyes stared coldly at Lin Xiao.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao grinned. "What's with that affectionate gaze? Are you trying to tell me something?"

Shen Jingzhe scoffed. "Nothing. I just realized what a master actor you are."

"Acting? When did I act?" Lin Xiao asked, feigning confusion.

"Stop pretending. Back in the security office, you faked your injuries to stop Qing Ning from divorcing you. You might fool her, but you can't fool me!"

Lin Xiao gave her a smiling thumbs-up. Frankly, he wasn't surprised that she had seen through his act. Her cultivation was simply on another level; she could easily sense his cultivation base and even his heartbeat.

"So, how was my performance? Pretty good, right?" Lin Xiao grinned.

Shen Jingzhe didn't deny it. "It was indeed a good performance. If my cultivation were weaker, I probably would have been deceived too."

"So, with acting skills like mine, do you think I could make it big in show business?"

"No," Shen Jingzhe stated coldly.

"Why not?"

"You're ugly."

"Damn it!" Lin Xiao cursed. "Shen Jingzhe, if you dare to be that honest again, I might just decide not to cure your poison!"

Shen Jingzhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She felt utterly defeated by this shameless man.

"By the way, when will my poison be cured?" she asked.

"Not sure," Lin Xiao said.

"Hmph. I knew it! You're deliberately not curing me!"

"Bullshit!"

"Then tell me, why could you cure Su Qingning's poison in an instant?"

"What? You knew my wife was poisoned?" Lin Xiao asked, his voice turning grave.

Shen Jingzhe replied coldly, "I didn't at first. But when you were holding her, I smelled a foul stench and then saw the black bloodstain on her clothes. That's how I knew."

"You're a sharp one."

"Cut the crap. Are you deliberately dragging out my detoxification?"

"Bullshit! My wife's poison was weak. As for your poison, don't you have any clue how potent it is?" Lin Xiao retorted, annoyed.

Shen Jingzhe fell silent.

Lin Xiao continued, "Stop questioning me all the time. Every single time I treat you, it takes a huge toll on me. It's one thing for you to be ungrateful, but now you're doubting me? You're repaying my kindness with malice!"

Shen Jingzhe was left speechless as she looked at Lin Xiao's indignant expression.

Shen Jingzhe said in a low voice, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you."

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment. He couldn't believe she had actually apologized to him. It was as if the sun had risen in the west.

"Forget it. Seeing as you're so beautiful, I'll forgive you."

A cold glint flashed in Shen Jingzhe's beautiful eyes. "Bastard! I'm warning you, don't let anyone know you've seen my face. Especially not my master!"

"Why?" Lin Xiao asked, puzzled.

"Hmph. There is no why. Just remember what I said."

"Alright, I've got it."

As they were talking, the sound of someone banging on the villa's front door suddenly echoed through the house. It sounded as if the person had a deep-seated grudge against the door itself.

Lin Xiao frowned and walked quickly toward the door.

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