Because it’s a first-class ticket, Lin Baici took the green channel and quickly passed the security check, then walked to gate H28 for boarding.

"Little Linzi, over here!"

Xia Hongyao had already arrived.

"Brother Lin!"

Long Miaomiao, Yi Jisheng, and Ai Xuyue were all there, greeting Lin Baici respectfully.

"Bai Ci!"

Hua Yue Yu was a bit embarrassed, because she hadn’t told Lin Baici she was also going to Qinling, kind of a done deal.

She was worried Lin Baici might be upset.

"I’ve heard the environment over there at Qinling isn’t very good!"

Lin Baici reminded.

Small Fish was clearly here to accompany him, saying for her to go back at this moment wouldn’t be good.

"That’s why I came to share the hardships with you!"

Hua Yue Yu giggled.

"The signal over there isn’t good; it’s impossible to stream!"

Lin Baici didn’t want Hua Yue Yu to suffer.

"Then I’ll have to just skip it!"

Hua Yue Yu stuck out her little tongue.

Her focus in life had already shifted to Lin Baici; she was still streaming purely to give back to her supportive fans.

She hadn’t really thought about earning more money!

Everyone was chatting idly like this; as boarding approached, Xia Hongyao frequently gazed towards the security check hall.

"What’s up?"

Lin Baici was puzzled, seeing the high ponytail looking like she was expecting someone else?

Suddenly, a lightbulb went on in his head: "Eri is coming too?"

"Yes, her matters are resolved; she’s officially joining Jiuzhou Security Bureau, and this is her first mission!"

Xia Hongyao was very happy.

San Miyairi, a Snow Princess from Dayao, was very powerful, and with her, their team gained a big boost in strength.

Within the entire Security Bureau, they might not rank in the top ten, but they could be around twenty.

Five minutes before boarding, San Miyairi arrived late.

"Sorry, there was a traffic jam on the way!"

San Miyairi jumped down from one of those airport shuttle buses, said thank you to the staff, and enthusiastically hugged Lin Baici.

A faint scent wafted past Lin Baici’s nose.

The Sakura girl hugged tightly enough that Lin Baici could feel the curves of her body.

The hug lasted around five or six seconds.

San Miyairi released Lin Baici, stepped back three steps: "Lord Lin, we’re colleagues now, please look after me more in the future!"

San Miyairi spoke while bowing deeply.

"We’re all friends, no need for such formality!"

Quite a few passengers were glancing over.

Women looking at Lin Baici, men looking at Xia Hongyao, San Miyairi, and Hua Yue Yu.

Actually, Ai Xuyue wasn’t bad-looking either, but unfortunately, standing next to Xia Hongyao and them, she seemed like an ugly duckling.

Even Hua Yue Yu wasn’t quite impressive.

She was the cute type, and her petite figure and sailor uniform made her look just like a high school student.

San Miyairi was different, wearing a floral long dress, paired with a plain blouse, the hem of the blouse tied in a cross, exposing some of her belly.

Her feet were in flat sandals, and despite the lack of stockings, her jade-like feet painted with red nail polish against her ice cream-like fair skin made one want to taste them.

Her soft and smooth shoulders, slender swan neck, and a stunning face, particularly her enchanting eyes.

San Miyairi’s current aura was like an Oiran from Edo Yoshiwara, stirring the hearts of those Samurai to spend lavishly.

Perhaps because she was away from Dayao Dongying, San Miyairi now exuded a radiant glow as if she had broken free from her shackles, finding her own freedom.

Xia Hongyao, not needing much mention, was still in her sports attire, but her figure was just too big.

Her curvaceous figure in the loose sportswear hinted at how frightening its scale was.

Undoubtedly nuclear-level!

She could feed a squad of children by herself.

The boarding announcement hadn’t sounded yet, but the ground staff at the gate were already calling out names with a loudspeaker.

First-class guests have the privilege to board first.

San Miyairi seemed unfazed by others’ gazes, directly clutching Lin Baici’s arm and boarding the plane with him.

Lin Baici felt somewhat awkward, but despite trying twice, he couldn’t escape the Sakura girl’s grip.

On the plane, even in the first-class section, there weren’t many passengers. Keeping confidentiality in mind, Lin Baici and the team didn’t talk about Qin Palace.

They had some fruits and drinks, and after two and a half hours of flight, arrived at Xijing Airport.

The moment Lin Baici and his group deplaned, Xijing Security Bureau staff awaited with signs on the tarmac.

Xia Hongyao and Lin Baici were now big names in the Security Bureau; as they approached, they were quickly recognized.

One man jogged over while another got into a coaster, started the car, and drove it over.

"God Lin! Xia Tuan!"

The man, wearing a cheerful smile, stretched out his hand from seven or eight meters away: "I’m Tang Shuangli from Xijing Security Bureau!"

"Nice to meet two Dragon Wings!"

Indeed, following Lin Baici, Xia Hongyao got to ride the coattails and gained the Dragon Wing title, having been to Busan and Luoyang Seven Towns...

Though the actual exploits contained some exaggeration.

That’s also why Xia Hongyao didn’t drag everyone to celebrate her promotion.

"Hello, I’m Lin Baici!"

Lin Baici shook Tang Shuangli’s hand.

"Oh, you don’t need to introduce yourself, everyone in Jiuzhou Security Bureau knows the Haijing god of forest like you!"

Tang Shuangli was quite skillful in speaking, immediately offering praise.

In Xijing, Xia Hongmian’s influence wasn’t as great as in Haijing, so Tang Shuangli naturally focused more on Lin Baici when meeting him and Xia Hongyao.

"Xia Tuan, how is Director Xia?"

Having finished interacting with Lin Baici, Tang Shuangli didn’t forget Xia Hongyao.

"Pretty good!"

Xia Hongyao replied impatiently; she didn’t enjoy this kind of socializing.

"Everyone must be tired, right?"

Tang Shuangli laughed and led the way: "Get on the car, get on the car, I’ve arranged a private kitchen for dinner, you must try Xijing’s specialty dishes tonight!"

"When will we enter Qinling?"

Xia Hongyao pursued, though they couldn’t enter Qin Palace Divine Ruins, being closer to it was beneficial.

"Xia Tuan, no rush, you’ll be stationed for half a year this time; by then you might be crying for an exit!"

Tang Shuangli teased: "Honestly, inside is really boring, more unpleasant than being in prison!"

In society, some things can’t be avoided.

The Minister of Xi’an Security Bureau personally accompanied them, welcoming Lin Baici and Xia Hongyao; even if Xia Hongyao was eager to go to Qinling, she had to attend to social obligations first.

After a dinner banquet, back at the hotel, Xia Hongyao took a bath and came over.

Seeing San Miyairi was in Lin Baici’s room, Xia Hongyao didn’t think much, directly lay on the bed.

"Socializing is such a hassle!"

The high ponytail lamented: "I really want to get to Qinling quickly; I just probed that Illumination Hermit Association’s Godfather Dudek, and Sky God Club’s Witch Melissa are both there!"

"Huh? Why are they here?"

San Miyairi puzzled.

Bigshots are cautious.

So far, no God Hunter entering Qin Palace Divine Ruins has returned alive; how could such figures risk themselves?

If not entering Qin Palace, what’s the point of coming here?

They might even be mocked for cowardice.

"Who knows?"

Xia Hongyao kicked her legs idly: "But Minister Li treats us pretty well!"

"I thought he’d have a sullen face!"

Qin Palace is in Xijing, so it naturally falls under Xijing Security Bureau’s jurisdiction, and having people from other bureaus implies incompetence from Xijing Security Bureau.

It’s something to be looked down upon.

So unless absolutely necessary, they rarely invite external support.

"It is Qin Palace after all."

San Miyairi glanced at Xia Hongyao: "Maybe that Minister Li is praying you rush into Qin Palace, thus forcing your sister into God’s ruins to rescue you!"

"Either your sister dies, removing a strong competitor for him on the road to becoming the Chief, or your sister purifies Qin Palace Divine Ruins, helping Xijing Security Bureau solve a major headache!"

"No matter the outcome, Minister Li wins without losing!"