But he ultimately swallowed his pride, because Li Yan was right; it was enough for everyone to know of such people, the key was strength, not reputation. If it were two retired seniors, they truly would not want to show up again. If one were to actually mention the most famous and top-ranked assassin now, would you believe it? It’s completely unverifiable.

This time was truly embarrassing...

Li Yan sharply sensed that the killing intent from inside had subsided and the aura had diminished, knowing he was about to leave. He reminded once again, "Remember to take the people outside when you leave, and it’s best not to say too much."

Before the assassin left dejectedly, hearing Li Yan’s words, he couldn’t help but smile wryly. This time, both of our organizations failed; do you really think we’d be happy to talk about it and make it worse? I hope you mean what you said and the mission gets ’completed’ as scheduled, at least protecting our external reputation, and only we will know internally. As for this address and these target characters... let’s blacklist them and consider them off-limits; it’s not worth clashing with at least two S-ranked assassins for a bit of money.

...

Yurong’s family and Yue Yao were very composed people. Even when facing an assassin’s gun, they remained calm, without panic and screaming, sobbing, or pleading for mercy. These assassins were experts and were not worried at all that the three women and an elder could escape. So, while waiting for Zhang Yurong to return, and later while waiting for Li Yan to arrive, the atmosphere was quiet.

After Li Yan drove back and spoke, the three assassins went upstairs one by one, returning the living room to silence. The four people on the sofa remained motionless; they all noticed the gun left on the ground.

Li Yan didn’t make a move either, nor did he go inside.

He could confirm that the three assassins had left from the back balcony and windows, but he didn’t have time to go inside yet. Moreover, he had spoken in an international language earlier, but Yurong and the others, being his closest ones, would likely recognize his voice. It wasn’t the right time to enter and explain; better to give them some time to recover. He believed Yue Yao would help guide the situation from the sidelines.

He dragged the three people outside and left them by the roadside, just knocked out, not killed, confident that those few people were still nearby and could come back and find them.

Afterward, Li Yan drove away without going back to find Ding Junqing, believing that old Ding would continue guarding and stay there all night.

As he drove away, Li Yan quickly got in touch with He Bin.

"No smoke without fire, you kid looking for me, is it... hmm? Hehe, you know what I mean." He Bin didn’t know whether to smile wryly or gleefully. The funds from last time haven’t been settled yet, and if another huge sum comes in, it would definitely be troublesome and challenging for him.

Last time, though he didn’t know how it was done, it was practically robbing someone else’s account, appropriating the company’s public funds. Fortunately, He Bin acted swiftly, being an old hand, disabling a few accounts and transferring the money multiple times. But even so, it still needed time to be fully digested.

Although it was a challenge for him, it wasn’t unpaid. Helping Li Yan launder money, the Mortal Company also charged commission based on the proportion, albeit more favorable than for regular clients. In fact, the founding and existence of the Mortal Company, initially and fundamentally, was to help the boss launder money, then to help our own people, and finally for external clients. Such as some shady income, financial professionals fleeing with funds, corrupt officials transferring assets overseas, among others.

The commissions received by the organization under Li Yan were sometimes more, sometimes less, and often sporadic, making it small business for the Mortal Company. But the last time was a big deal, and the commission He Bin and his team took was also considerable. Therefore, He Bin felt unsure whether to be excited or resigned about Li Yan coming back.

"Fourth brother, I’m very busy now, no time to chat, I’ll treat you to tea sometime. I want to mention something, the previous account needs to be changed immediately..."

Li Yan controlled Liu Chen for a while and wouldn’t waste that very precious time; of course, he got a lot done. Besides the necessary will and testament, he also transferred most of his liquidated funds. Hearing Li Yan’s words, He Bin sighed, "You really gave me another problem."

"This time the technical arrangements are more reasonable theoretically, it shouldn’t be that troublesome, but it’s somewhat related to last time, it might get attention. So, it still relies on you experts to clean up..." Inside Liu Chen’s will, Li Yan already had him explain and arrange this, saying it was a donation to a charitable organization overseas.

"..." He Bin was speechless; you cause trouble, I clean up, you make big money, I get a bit of commission...

"This time is a bit different."

"What’s different?"

"This time... don’t give it to me, give it to the boss! Consider it my... respect."

"...!"

He Bin was very surprised; from Li Yan’s tone and the personal call to urge him, it was clear that this sum of money, even if not tens of billions, could be a massive fortune of billions. Securing this amount meant he wouldn’t have to worry anymore; even without business from the organization, he wouldn’t starve or go under. Yet, he was willing to dedicate such an amount to the boss? Surprising indeed.