"Report, sir, one more thing: there's no one named Qiong Chi in Modu. Not even as an alias for underground organizations."
"I understand." Lu Ming hung up and dialed General Pashuo. "General, please instruct..."
A rough, aged voice came through. "Find out this person's purpose in Modu at all costs! You are granted special privileges. If necessary, you may act within the city."
"Yes!"
...
Ming Zhitian drank half his coffee and returned to the city. This was the life he had dreamed of since cultivating immortality, provided he could grow old with the woman he loved. It wasn't too late, as long as he found the Jade Body.
Opposite him, a white-collar woman wearing gold-rimmed glasses slightly adjusted her glasses and glanced his way. She seemed to find him unfamiliar, as over ninety percent of the patrons here were regulars. The coffee wasn't particularly good; people drank it for the sentiment.
Without a second glance, a loud door-slamming sound suddenly echoed. A waiter stepped forward to assist but was pushed aside by a subordinate.
A young master, accompanied by two henchmen, stormed in. Arrogant and oblivious, he had just disturbed Ming Zhitian.
The young master approached the woman with glasses and smiled. "Hey, what a coincidence? You're here for coffee too?"
The woman was quite frightened, her body trembling. "Young Master Liang, you joke too much. You're busy with important matters, please don't bother me. Lingyi is just a small secretary; you really don't need to come in person."
"Hahaha..." Jia Deliang roared with laughter. "Is there any woman Jia Deliang fancies that he can't get? I heard you're still a virgin. How about this? Spend one night with me, and I won't pester you anymore, alright?"
Lingyi quickly gathered her documents from the table, not even finishing her coffee. She stood up to leave. "Young Master Liang, those who throw themselves at you from Bohai City to Modu Capital are countless. How could someone as insignificant as me be worthy of your noble and mighty self? Oh, I forgot I have something to do. I'll leave first, apologies."
The two henchmen blocked her way. "Hey, trying to leave? Did you get Young Master Liang's permission?"
Young Master Liang's face darkened. He grabbed Lingyi's fair wrist. "I do have countless women, but a virgin like you is a first. Stop struggling; you can't beat me."
Just as Lingyi was about to burst into tears, Young Master Liang's hand was suddenly slapped away, and his vision was blocked.
The few people looked closer and saw Ming Zhitian standing in front of Lingyi, shielding her delicate body.
The waiter and the owner, sweating profusely, cast a grim look at Ming Zhitian. "It's over."
Ming Zhitian scoffed, "Hey, didn't you hear she doesn't want to? Are you deaf?"
Jia Deliang glared at him. Seeing his shabby clothes, he sneered, "Who is this bumpkin? You dare to interfere in Young Master Liang's business? You're from out of town, aren't you? I'll give you a chance to kowtow and crawl through my crotch to apologize. I might consider breaking your hands and feet and letting you go."
Very arrogant...
Lingyi, terrified, covered her mouth, not daring to breathe. She felt despair in her heart. "It's over, everything is over. Young Master Liang is all-powerful. I'm sorry I dragged you into this."
"Are you done talking?" Ming Zhitian asked coldly.
"What?" Jia Deliang blinked.
A henchman said, "Young Master, he's ignoring you, despising you, and looking down on you."
Jia Deliang realized and roared, "Take him down!"
The two henchmen rubbed their fists, about to reach for their guns. Ming Zhitian moved like lightning, slapping each of them away. They crashed through tables and chairs, falling unconscious.