Six o’clock in the evening, Guiyun Building.

Quite a remarkable restaurant, with three floors, specializes in tea and Beijing snacks, along with Beijing opera and storytelling.

The pavilions and towers are crafted exceptionally well. In a Guyu private room on the third floor, eight captains of the Night Patrol in Dragon Capital have arrived, and the atmosphere in the room is very tense.

As captains of Dragon Capital’s Night Patrol, they are all top-secret experts ranging in age from thirty to sixty. Among them, the two female captains, White Dove and Black Spider, look only in their twenties, with White Dove being graceful and elegant, and Black Spider being sexy and fiery.

The eight people were silent and unhurried, all quietly waiting for Li Xin’s arrival.

Li Xin arrived at Guiyun Building a few minutes early, reported his name, and the attendant hurriedly led him to the private room on the third floor.

He opened the door and was momentarily stunned, not expecting everyone else would already be there. His gaze swept across, recognizing everyone against the photographs when it was Silver Owl’s turn.

"Didn’t expect everyone to be so early, my apologies, my apologies." Li Xin said, smiling and clasped his fists in greeting.

They were all Beijing people, and although it was an informal occasion, they used Beijing-style greetings.

"Captain Li certainly knows how to keep us waiting," White Dove and Hong Jiu said lightly, her melodious voice carrying a strong aggressiveness, "In past gatherings, Captain Jiang was always the first to arrive."

"Sister Nine, I heard our Captain Li has some big figures shielding him in the Church Court, no wonder he doesn’t regard us." said Black Spider Zhu Yu with a cold smile.

The other six captains stared at Li Xin, creating great pressure, the oldest, Flame Dragon Captain Long Ji’s voice rang out: "Jiang Wu was our comrade for many years. You arrived shortly before he died; you’re fine, aren’t you supposed to give us an explanation?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, with a few seemingly preparing to act. Li Xin looked around and explained nothing, instead he calmly sat in the only vacant seat, "You are my colleagues, even considered predecessors of Night Patrol, such a fine place, surely not just to intimidate me. The murderer of Captain Jiang is the Song Slave Master of the Song of Hell, a puppet angel of the retro path, currently in Dragon Capital."

Everyone’s face changed, White Dove and Hong Jiu gently frowned, "You found out in such a short time?"

"Sister Nine, it’s not short. The case is rather complex; the murderer is only part of it, involving the former Chief Red-robed Archbishop." Li Xin said familiarly.

Being called Sister Nine, Hong Jiu’s brows relaxed, obviously controlling her joy, which matched Li Xin’s expectations.

Upon hearing the former Chief Red-robed Archbishop, everyone’s expression turned serious.

"Are you trying to scare us, talking about Enslaved Angels and former Chief Archbishops, doesn’t it mean the case has no hope?" Li Chao of Red Dragon said coldly.

Li Xin chuckled, "How could it be? My situation isn’t a secret, surely everyone knows somewhat about me, usually average, but there’s a bit of talent in solving cases. The Slave Master hiding in Dragon Capital must have an important task, and Captain Jiang was killed because he interfered with them. Moreover, according to reliable information, multiple Song of Hell singers have arrived in Dragon Capital, the city will be quite lively."

Explosive news hit the captains one after another, leaving them puzzled; how could Li Xin, just arrived, know things they’d not uncovered in all their years here?

No one questioned because they indeed knew what Li Xin had accomplished.

"See, as I said, our new brother here is extraordinary, recognizing us the moment he walked in, why are you still pretending?" Zhu Yu laughed, "Li Xin, I’m Sister Zhu Zhu, was planning to invite you for a meal, these folks idle and insist on testing you, what’s to test? Luo Jin’s disciple is no ordinary!"

"Sister Zhu Zhu, had you said earlier, you all made me too nervous to breathe, had to report work first." Li Xin laughed.

Everyone chuckled; Li Xin, though young, was an interesting person, unlike other young Night Patrols who are so rigid.

"You’re truly different from Old Luo."

"He surpasses Old Luo, surpasses us too, blue is better than blue, Night Patrol’s legacy never stops!" Long Ji said, knowing more.

"Enough, let’s serve the dishes, you are not acting your age at all," Hong Jiu said, the more she looked at Li Xin, the more she liked him, though so different from the stern Luo Jin, yet felt similar.

The fine wine and dishes were immediately served.

"This Guiyun Building is a Beijing classic, arranged by Sister Nine for you, normally we wouldn’t splurge like this," said Feng Ying Qin Dong over, "We knew the day you joined Shadow Owl, initially wanting a meet, but Long Ji stopped us, let you settle first, you surely are remarkable!"

"Old Qin had the closest relationship with Luo Jin back in the day, they grouped during training." Long Ji said, a flash of regret in his eyes which quickly vanished.

All Night Patrol members present were like this, experiencing much separation, yet growing increasingly resolute.

"You are excellent, couldn’t be better!" Qin Dong said, "Today nobody stops me, let’s drink heartily!"

Li Xin played crucial roles in significant cases in Celestial Capital and Hedan, now methodically breaking ground in Dragon Capital.

"Today you can drink freely, I’ll carry you back afterward," Cang Lang Wen Xingtai laughed, "I intended to meet earlier, but Mao Feng and I returned from an out-of-town mission."

Li Xin didn’t know what to say, old Luo, indeed.

"I offer you all a toast."

Everyone drank straight away, once the wine was in, the atmosphere lifted.

"Was the murderer of Jiang Wu really the Slave Master?"

"Yes, he marked me with Tiss, which I discovered," Li Xin said, now estimating the removal of Tiss was likely due to the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc.

Tiss is a soul mark, at the time he was unaware, merely had entered the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc, thus verifying with a die that it indeed had the ability to eliminate negative tracking.

Feeling like the Star Disc fears being tracked as well.

Everyone’s faces subtly changed upon hearing that, Song of Hell’s reputation was renowned, their singers and apostles equally formidable, particularly singers, top experts in the secret world.

"No worries, I’ve eliminated the mark, if they make any moves, I should be able to track them."

Li Xin’s confidence earned respect from even those long battling in the hidden world; this was not just the courage of a warrior, but true boldness.

"Jiang Wu was our Night Patrol brother too, be it Song of Hell or any other horror, this vengeance must be taken, speak up if you need us."

"Li Xin, still be cautious, Song of Hell is formidable, don’t shoulder discoveries alone, let’s strategize collectively, finally let the Church Court act," Hong Jiu said gently.

"Sister Nine, protective already, love the house love the crow," Qin Dong said, laughing.

Gazing at the gentle Hong Jiu, Li Xin wondered... does Old Luo possess such charm?

"Don’t just talk, Li Xin just assumed captain, currently pending, need practical support for finalization, those folks at Church Court are unpredictable," Zhu Yu said.

"Right, require defense, this proxy inherently problematic," Li Chao said, "these dogs..."

"Ahem, Old Li, a bit of tact," Long Ji interrupted, then directed at Li Xin, "We know you have good ties with Secretary Kathy, but she’s merely a secretary, Church Court’s internal power is complicated, today’s chief weakest historically, over the years Night Patrol stayed united, preventing disruption, yet your position isn’t firm."

Li Xin hadn’t considered this angle, "Is everyone chasing after such an underfunded position?"

"Adhering to principles leads to underfunding, good life easily attainable," Hong Jiu said, controlling Hidden Power, becoming wealthy is rather straightforward.

"Though we’re nominally Cabinet’s law enforcement, involving Hidden Power, actual control rests with the Church Court, so Cabinet’s allowance is scarce, delayed under various excuses often. Church Court’s focus these years leaned more towards internal enforcement team, while barely maintaining us. Major cases trigger shortfall, we preserve as much as possible," Long Ji said, "everyone contributes minimally, at least let Shadow Owl fare better these few months."

"Li Xin, what’s your deficit amount?" Hong Jiu asked.

This narrative clarified Li Xin internally, he asked: "Is everyone short of funds?"