Lijing Town, Hsu Family.0

Hsu Xiao stood topless, exposing his muscular shoulders and arms to the morning air. He had taken a walk early this morning and noticed several things that left him uneasy. It felt like a few silver needles were pricking at the space between his eyebrows.0

Hiding in the house, he clutched a jade pearl in his sleeve and sat cross-legged, pretending to be calm. However, his breath wavered, and his thoughts flickered with uncertainty.0

This morning, Captain Chen has not patrolled the streets as usual… Either something has happened, or he has been transferred. If the Li Family intends to make a significant move, they won't be able to hide it from him, so they'll move him away first...0

Though Hsu Xiao had both Old Man Liu and Captain Chen in his grasp, he still lacked confidence. Deep down, he felt a constant unease surging within him. Liu Lingzhen's weak character was a concern; he had to put up a facade in front of her.0

Though he looked down on them, he was acutely aware of the Li Family's deep roots. Keeping these two under his control increased the risk of exposure,...0