Sure enough, what happened next confirmed He Shen's suspicions. The cluster of harmless True Qi from Lin Bingxuan was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

The people covered by the rain of flowers all showed expressions of longing, as if witnessing the most beautiful scene, causing He Shen, who was outside the rain of flowers, to frown. Was it an illusion?!

This latest discovery made He Shen abandon his last bit of relaxation and wholeheartedly start taking the seemingly vulnerable Lin Bingxuan seriously.

The effect of True Qi with an illusion is generally of two kinds: one is a technique that comes with the cultivation technique, and the other is an innate talent that awakens slowly with the presence of True Qi within the body.

However, regardless of which category Lin Bingxuan's situation fell into at the time, it was worth He Shen taking it seriously.

A moment later, once the people covered by the rain of flowers had lost their concentration, Lin Bingxuan's fair hand suddenly clenched, and the rain of flowers shattered into a giant net that tightened instantly, trapping dozens of people tightly inside, unable to break through.

Seeing this, Lin Bingxuan dared not be negligent and immediately moved to escape, only to find that her path was blocked by He Shen without her knowing.

This time, He Shen did not appear relaxed. Without uttering a word, he attacked immediately.

Lin Bingxuan, who was gathering energy bullets, had no choice but to release the incomplete energy in an attempt to stall the opponent temporarily.

With a loud explosion, He Shen's forward momentum was forced back, sliding five meters away, with his own True Qi temporarily thrown into disorder.

Not bothering to calm down, He Shen, who had already experienced Lin Bingxuan's tactics, understood clearly that he must not give the other party the chance to perform with full strength; otherwise, the result would become uncontrollable.

With all his might, he struck out with a palm enveloped in True Qi, forcing Lin Bingxuan to defend with her hand.

However, after the clash, she found that the opponent's palm force was unusually powerful, numbing her entire forearm. The muffled groan was unavoidable for Lin Bingxuan, who had to leap backward once again.

How could He Shen miss such an opportunity? He immediately pursued her with a storm of unrelenting attacks.

Unable to split her focus to maintain the giant net, Lin Bingxuan could only fend off He Shen's assault while helplessly watching as each vicious thug regained consciousness, making the situation critical once again.

Finally, as the giant net entirely dissipated, He Shen seized a momentary opportunity and struck Lin Bingxuan square in the back.

Struggling to stand, Lin Bingxuan felt a metallic taste in her throat, followed by a trickle of red at the corner of her mouth. Although her injury would be quickly repaired with the Endless Life enhancement, it was clear the opponent would not grant her that chance.

Sure enough, after injuring Lin Bingxuan, He Shen showed no sign of letting up. His awakened subordinates, now numbering dozens, rushed forward with a roar...

...

Meanwhile, Xiao Tian emerged from the bathroom, drying his wet hair while curiously looking around for Lin Bingxuan's presence.

After circling the place without finding Lin Bingxuan, Xiao Tian couldn't help but frown, looking at the strikingly positioned array of delicacies on the dining table.

Coming closer, Xiao Tian found the note Lin Bingxuan left, indicating her destination and saying she'd be back soon.

Finally, the elegant handwriting thanked him for thoughtfully preparing a candlelight dinner, with a signature at the end.

Seeing this, Xiao Tian immediately realized something was off. When did he ever prepare a candlelight dinner?!

Although not detailed on the paper, this anomaly alone was enough.

Hastily putting on two pieces of clothing, Xiao Tian even skipped the elevator, opening the window and relying on his exceptional courage and physique, jumping back and forth at every foothold, reaching the hotel entrance in less than half a minute.

After landing, Xiao Tian did not pause for a moment and rushed towards the location mentioned by Lin Bingxuan, astonishing numerous passersby.

...

Lin Bingxuan, who fell to the ground, soon could not stand up again, as the dark gun muzzle had already appeared before her eyes.

"Whew…"

He Shen let out a long breath and then said, "Beauty, you lost!"

Lin Bingxuan, with a cold gaze, responded. But as her finger just started to move, He Shen shouted to stop her: "Don't move!"

"You should remember what I just said, right?" With a wicked grin, He Shen touched his belly while sneering, "Your little tricks will just further provoke my transformation into a beast, so just be obedient!"

As he spoke, He Shen extended his hand, intending to touch Lin Bingxuan's pretty face, only to be startled by the anger in her beautiful eyes.

"Tie her up!"

He Shen snorted coldly, ultimately giving the order for his men to bind Lin Bingxuan's hands behind her back, still feeling a bit uneasy.

Watching the struggling Lin Bingxuan, He Shen's grin grew wider: "Heh, you guys stand with your backs turned; don't let people see!"

The dozens of men nearby licked their lips regretfully, feeling dry-mouthed at what was about to unfold.

Following his instruction, the innermost people secretly sneaked glances while those in the outermost circle grinned enviously, yet did not dare voice any objections.

As Lin Bingxuan prepared for a deadly resistance and He Shen's hand was about to touch her, someone on the outermost suddenly said, "Why does it seem like a car is coming?"

Just as the words settled, two glaring headlights suddenly lit up, and before the crowd could react, they sped towards them from afar.

After a moment of shock, people couldn't help but scream in terror, and chaos ensued.

When the crowd scattered completely, He Shen looked on in surprise, while his hand remained suspended in midair, just about to touch Lin Bingxuan.

Facing the blinding headlights, a fierce expression appeared on He Shen's face as he stepped forward three meters, ready to face the iron beast head-on with his body.

Xiao Tian's face was cold and stern; he slammed the accelerator to the floor, the engine roar growing like a beast's howl, charging fiercely at He Shen.

Seeing this, Lin Bingxuan showed no sign of joy; she quickly retreated, striving to restore her True Qi to break free from the ropes.

She knew Xiao Tian's condition at that moment. Without the aid of True Qi, he could not possibly be a match for He Shen. This was a real gap that couldn't be bridged.

"Bang!"

After a tremendous thud, the roaring engine's sound was still lingering in everyone's eyes. However, it could not advance by even an inch.

He Shen, retreating briefly after the collision, raised the car's front wheel, forcibly halting the fierce charge.

Taking advantage of this moment, He Shen glared into the car, curious to see who dared act so recklessly!

Yet, what he saw was Xiao Tian's cold face and emotionless eyes…