A figure flashed out from the shadow under the sun.
"I told you to protect her, to stay by her side at all times," Qin Xuan turned and stared at the figure.
"Is this how you stay by her side?"
He took a step forward, and in the next instant, he was in front of the figure.
They were so close that if it weren't for the obstruction of their chests, their noses would have been touching.
Who else could this figure be but Leng Xi?
Leng Xi couldn't help but tremble all over. Qin Xuan was even stronger than before.
Leng Xi lowered her head, her fear making her dare not meet Qin Xuan's gaze again.
"No one in Jiangbei can threaten her anymore. Jin Gong is gone."
"Huh? Jin Gong is gone? How do you know?" Qin Xuan frowned.
"I have my channels. I can only say that I guarantee the truthfulness of this information."
After Leng Xi finished speaking, seeing Qin Xuan remain silent, she glanced up. Being stared at by Qin Xuan's narrowed eyes sent another shiver down her spine.
"Am I that terrifying?"
Leng Xi pursed her lips and lowered her head again, not daring to answer.
This was the first time Leng Xi had seen Qin Xuan with such an unfamiliar look in his eyes.
"My apologies," Qin Xuan said, shaking his head and dispelling his ferocity.
"I've been keeping an eye on Jin Gong, which is how I knew he was leaving Jiangbei. You asked me to protect Tantai Yue. In Jiangbei, the only ones who could threaten her were Jin Gong and the Tang clan of Jiangbei, so I've been closely monitoring their movements."
Leng Xi spoke with her head down, a hint of grievance in her tone.
"A couple of days ago, I noticed some activity from Jin Gong's side. I thought he was going to make a move against Tantai Yue, so I investigated. I discovered that Jin Gong's people were gradually withdrawing from Long Country, and even their affiliated businesses were announcing plans to shift their operational focus and relocate en masse. I also had people at the airport check. A private jet would be flying to Xiang Country in eight hours, and Jin Gong was among those on it."
"How can you be sure it was Jin Gong?"
Qin Xuan's eyes lit up. The Leng Xi before him was truly not simple.
"I was the one who handled that setup for Jin Gong back then."
Only then did Leng Xi look up at Qin Xuan.
"Jin Gong knew you were already helping me, and he would still trust those things you left behind?"
"Those were handled by me, and then handed over by Jin Shikai. Jin Shikai, in order to claim credit, naturally wouldn't mention my involvement."
"It really is a case of life imitating art," Qin Xuan chuckled upon hearing Leng Xi's words.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Hearing Qin Xuan's affirmation, Leng Xi softly hummed in response.
"Tantai is going abroad," Qin Xuan's tone softened.
"I hope you can protect her well. After I finish dealing with some matters at hand, I will come to pick you up. I will reward you handsomely then, and I might even help you improve your strength further."
"I understand," Leng Xi nodded gently.
Although Leng Xi appeared calm on the surface, she was inwardly immensely shocked.
Qin Xuan had helped her break through to the Hua Jin stage. At this level, it was incredibly difficult to advance further. Some people broke through to the early Hua Jin stage in their thirties but might remain stuck there for the rest of their lives.
This showed how difficult cultivation was after the Hua Jin stage.
Yet, Qin Xuan had just casually mentioned helping her improve her strength again.
What kind of strength did he possess himself?
A master?
Or a grandmaster?
She didn't know Qin Xuan's true strength, only that the man before her was unfathomably deep.
Qin Xuan took out a brocade pouch from his embrace.
"Take this."
Leng Xi accepted what Qin Xuan handed her, looking puzzled.
"What is this?"
"A charm for peace. If absolutely necessary, this might ensure your and her safety for a short while."
As Qin Xuan spoke, he turned and left.
Perhaps he was too selfish, wanting to keep Tantai by his side.
But indeed, Tantai Yue was not his possession; she had her own life.
Since he couldn't confine her, he would ensure her safety.
With Leng Xi by her side, Qin Xuan could rest assured.
Leng Xi examined the brocade pouch in her hands from side to side and murmured to herself.
"A peace charm? Qin Xuan, such a powerful expert, believes in these things?"
After speaking, she tucked the peace charm away.
Her intuition told her that this item was not as simple as it seemed.
Qin Xuan would not lie to her.
Because he would never joke about her safety.