"Not keeping your promise?"

Lu Tianxing slowly withdrew his foot, looking at Chen Kunchang: "When did I break my promise? I did indeed promise not to kill you, and I haven’t. I’ve just crippled you, that’s all. Don’t worry; you won’t die. I’ll have someone come to rescue you in a moment."

Ignoring the hateful glare from Chen Kunchang, Lu Tianxing reached into his pocket, pulled out his phone, and dialed a number.

The moment the call connected, Sima Lingyun’s voice came through: "What, did you find the mastermind?"

"Did you know Chen Kunchang isn’t dead?" Lu Tianxing asked curiously after hearing Sima Lingyun’s words.

"Someone who faked their death to escape from the Yanhuang Group wouldn’t so easily commit suicide; it defies logic. Besides, would you call me if you hadn’t found the mastermind?"

Sima Lingyun’s calm tone came over the phone.

"You truly understand me, Sima Lingyun."

Lu Tianxing chuckled lightly and said, "You wanted to know how many corrupt elements there are in the Yanhuang Group, right? You can send someone over now. He’s at the villa on the summit of Qin Island Fuling Mountain. Send someone to take him away. But I advise you, do it quickly. If he dies, don’t blame me for not warning you."

"Got it, I’ll send someone over."

After exchanging a few words with Sima Lingyun, Lu Tianxing hung up the phone, glanced at Chen Kunchang still cursing on the ground, smirked coldly, and kicked him aside before turning to walk towards Mandala.

"Brother, what should we do next? Should we go to Beijing and rescue Mu Qingxue from the Mu Family?" As Lu Tianxing walked over, Mandala quickly spoke up.

Hearing Mandala’s words, Lu Tianxing pondered for a moment and said, "There’s still some time before the fifth day. Let’s head back first and then decide."

"Okay."

Mandala nodded without hesitation after hearing Lu Tianxing’s words and then looked at Chen Kunchang. "Brother, what about him? If we leave, what if he escapes? Shouldn’t we wait for Sima Lingyun’s people to arrive before we go?"

Lu Tianxing glanced at the still-cursing Chen Kunchang, frowned slightly, then sent a surge of True Qi, sealing Chen Kunchang’s acupoints. He could no longer speak or move.

"Let’s go!"

Lu Tianxing scanned the surroundings and swiftly left with Mandala.

By the time Lu Tianxing and Mandala returned to the Eight Great Passes Villa, it was already around midnight.

Though it was already midnight, the villa was still brightly lit.

At this moment, Jiang Liufeng was not in the living room, presumably having left after knowing Lu Tianxing was safe.

Lu Tianxing didn’t disturb Jiang Liufeng but went directly to the place he resided, bringing Mandala along.

As soon as he opened the door and walked in, Lu Tianxing saw Bai Zhiqing sitting on the sofa in pajamas, with an unmistakable look of fatigue and worry on her face.

Upon hearing the door open and footsteps approaching, Bai Zhiqing immediately looked up. Seeing Lu Tianxing and Mandala walk in, her fatigued face showed a hint of joy. She immediately asked, "Tianxing, how did it go? Did you find the mastermind?"

Bai Zhiqing knew that Lu Tianxing and Qiu Zhengfeng had staged a show to find the mastermind behind the scenes. Earlier, when Cangwu returned, he told her that Lu Tianxing still had some matters to handle and might be back later. This had her heart in a twist, unable to sleep. She decided to wait in the living room until Lu Tianxing returned, so she could see him safe and sound before resting.

"I found them already; the problem isn’t too big. Don’t worry."

Lu Tianxing walked to Bai Zhiqing’s side, gently touched her weary cheek, and softly said, "Why aren’t you resting so late?"

"It’s nothing. I was just dealing with some company files and happened to be busy until now, so I thought I’d come down and see if you were back yet."

Bai Zhiqing showed a gentle smile, stretching as if to prove she was handling company files.

But from Bai Zhiqing’s weary and worried face, Lu Tianxing could easily tell that she really wanted to rest. However, her concern for his safety kept her awake in the living room, rather than dealing with company files.

To Bai Zhiqing, this was all normal and not something to brag about. Lu Tianxing was her husband, her man, and how could she sleep or not worry when her man was in danger?

Besides, isn’t waiting for a late-returning husband a natural part of being a wife?

Lu Tianxing was well aware of Bai Zhiqing’s thoughts but chose not to voice them. Some things are better kept in the heart than spoken aloud.

"Wife, I’m fine, don’t worry anymore."

Lu Tianxing gently touched Bai Zhiqing’s face and then turned his gaze to Mandala. "Manman, why don’t you stay over tonight as well? Sleep with your sister-in-law. I’ll use another room."

"Brother, isn’t that inappropriate? Maybe I should head back; I’m not far from here anyway." Mandala said quickly upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s suggestion.

"Come on, Manman, aren’t you tired of all that back-and-forth? It’s settled."

"But, brother...,"

Mandala opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but Bai Zhiqing interrupted her, "Manman, since your brother said so, let’s just do as he says."

Before Mandala could reply, Bai Zhiqing didn’t give her another chance to speak, taking her to her room.

Watching Bai Zhiqing and Mandala walk towards the room, Lu Tianxing smiled slightly but didn’t immediately go to rest. Instead, he sat on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and stared at the ceiling, lost in thought about something.

...

In the morning, as the first rays of sunlight penetrated the sky, dispelling the darkness and showering the city, the city awoke again to its bustling hustle.

What happened on Qin Island last night seemed as if it never happened. Everything was calm and peaceful. Even if some speculated about these events, no one knew the full story and could only guess.