"Ancient artifacts?"

Wang Ruofeng’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he said, "An ancient artifact that can pique the interest of the Maple Leaf Organization must be no ordinary item. However, since it’s an artifact belonging to our Huaxia, we absolutely cannot let foreigners get their hands on it. Use any means necessary to pry Lang Kun’s mouth open as soon as possible and find out the whereabouts of that artifact."

At that moment, Wang Ruofeng’s phone rang, and upon answering, his expression immediately changed.

"What? How could this happen? What are you all doing?"

Wang Ruofeng barked coldly and abruptly hung up the phone.

"What’s wrong, team leader? What happened?" Mingyue asked, looking at Wang Ruofeng.

"Lang Kun was just abducted on the way to prison."

"What? How could that happen? Wasn’t Lang Kun safely held in the detention center? Why would he suddenly be transferred to prison?"

Mingyue and Chen Chen’s faces both changed.

"According to the people at the detention center, someone came with a police department document ordering the transfer of Lang Kun to prison. Then, he was intercepted and abducted midway."

Wang Ruofeng said with tightly knit brows.

"How could this happen? Why would the police department issue such a document? What is Hong Zhentao trying to do?"

Mingyue’s face sank, and she uttered coldly.

"I’ll go to the police department. Right now, I want you to mobilize the power of the Xuan unit to find Lang Kun as quickly as possible. At the same time, report the situation here to our superiors and request support. It will be very difficult for us to handle the Maple Leaf Organization on our own."

Wang Ruofeng instructed.

"Yes, team leader," Mingyue and Chen Chen both nodded.

On a road leading to the suburbs of Zhonghai, in a Range Rover, a somewhat overweight man with a full beard sat in the back.

"Damn it, finally out. I was suffocating in there."

The man said in a relaxed tone, and he was none other than Lang Kun.

"Lang Kun, because of you, even the Emissary himself has been disturbed and has come to Zhonghai," the young man sitting next to Lang Kun said with a face full of coldness and eyes flashing with chill.

"The Emissary himself has come?"

Lang Kun’s face changed instantly, and a hint of surprise flitted across his eyes.

"That’s right. And don’t try to play any tricks. The organization already knows about the ancient artifact, and it’s taken very seriously by the higher-ups. You know what the outcome would be if you tried to pocket it for yourself," the young man said coldly.

Instantly, Lang Kun’s expression kept changing, and he fell silent.

In Nie Yuntian’s villa, Ye Luo’s figure appeared here at this moment.

He had just returned home with Yan Ling when he received a call from Nie Wenling, saying that her family wanted to invite him for a meal. Ye Luo was initially reluctant, but after Nie Wenling’s repeated requests, he still came here.

"Mr. Ye, because of my daughter this time, you have suffered. I want to apologize to you here," Nie Yuntian said to Ye Luo with an apologetic look in his eyes.

"Uncle, you’re too polite. It wasn’t the girl’s fault, and I’m fine now," Ye Luo said nonchalantly.

"Hey, who are you calling ’girl’?"

At this moment, at the foot of the stairs, Nie Wenling glared at Ye Luo with an angry face, with Nie Wenyu standing beside her.

Compared to her sister Nie Wenling, Nie Wenyu was serene and composed, her expression tranquil like a lily, projecting a peaceful aura, entirely different from Nie Wenling’s extreme emotions.

"Miss Nie, how do you feel now?"

Ye Luo’s gaze shifted toward the beautiful Nie Wenyu as he spoke.

"My health has recovered, and there are no serious issues anymore. Thank you, Ye Ning. From now on, you can just call me Wenyu."

Nie Wenyu gave Ye Luo a faint smile, while the silent Xiang Zuo narrowed his eyes, flashing a cold glint.

"However, you still need to be cautious. Since the enemy could poison you with Gu without your awareness, it’s possible that this master from Miaojiang might use the same trick again, and this time it could be even more dangerous. You all need to be extra careful."

Ye Luo couldn’t help but give a reminder.

As for the people from Miaojiang, Ye Luo didn’t know much, only what he had learned from his master, but he was aware that their Gu poison and Gu insects were extremely potent. Even he could not guarantee he could deal with all types of Gu poison.

"Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Ye. I will certainly strengthen my defenses in the future," said Nie Yuntian calmly.

"Alright, the food is ready, let’s eat." At that moment, Mrs. Nie and a nanny came out with several dishes, speaking as they did so.

"Come, Mr. Ye, please!"

Nie Yuntian watched Ye Luo with a smile and then everyone took their seats. Ye Luo was fortunate enough to sit between the sisters Nie Wenyu and Nie Wenling, which could be considered a double blessing.

"Here, Ye Luo, this is my mom’s specialty dish, you should try it."

Nie Wenyu kept putting dishes into Ye Luo’s bowl, quickly filling it up with food.

"Thank you."

Watching the vivacious hospitality of the beautiful Miss Nie, Ye Luo was somewhat unused to it.

Noticing Nie Wenyu’s eyes occasionally glancing at him, Ye Lu couldn’t help but wonder if this beauty had fallen for him because he had saved her.

Well, it’s very possible. It seems I still have fortune’s favor.

Ye Luo’s face carried a smile as his eyes gleamed, looking at Nie Wenyu, whose fair cheeks were now tinged with a light blush.

"Hey, why are you staring at my sister like that? Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for her," Nie Wenling suddenly interjected, causing Nie Wenyu’s face to turn even redder while Nie Yuntian and his wife smiled. Xiang Zuo, on the other hand, looked even more displeased.

"Your sister is so beautiful and has such a nice temperament, isn’t it normal for me to like her?"

Ye Luo replied unabashedly, which made Nie Wenyu’s face turn crimson. She lowered her head and continued to eat.

An hour later, inside Nie Yuntian’s study, Xiang Zuo looked at his adoptive father and said, "Adoptive father, even if Ye Luo saved Wenyu, do you really have to be so polite to him, even inviting him to our home for a meal?"

"Do you know that this young man is the eldest son of the Ye Family, one of the former four major families of Zhonghai?" Nie Yuntian said to Xiang Zuo with a calm expression.

"He is that Ye family heir?" Xiang Zuo’s eyes showed surprise, then he snorted, "So what if he is? The Ye Family is not what it used to be. Now that the Ye Family has fallen, what use is there for this eldest son of the Ye Family?"

"When the Ye Family was one of the four major families, their power was immense. Although they’ve declined now, they’re not to be underestimated. And do you think it’s normal for him to walk out of the police station unscathed, given the immense power of the Che Corporation against him? According to a message from an old friend in the police force, it was a special national organization that intervened to release him."