After sending off Murong Ziyue, Xin Lin intended to return to the Academy.

"Little Boss."

Behind her, Ma Jingtian hurriedly approached; he had come to report some news.

The Tiger Whale Gang and the Broken Blade Sect fought fiercely, nearly annihilating each other, and Ye Lingyue suspected the matter was related to the Spirit Food Association and Tu Suxia.

However, that was just Xin Lin’s conjecture; she didn’t have solid evidence. So she sent Zhao Xiaohu and Ma Jingtian to investigate. Since Zhao Xiaohu was still recovering, Ma Jingtian ended up doing most of the legwork.

After two days of investigation, it seemed like there were some leads.

"Any news?"

Xin Lin asked.

"There are some leads. After the annihilation of the Tiger Whale Gang and the Broken Blade Sect, Zhao Xiaohu announced a clean break, per your instructions. This morning, Tu Suxia dispatched a steward to buy all the transport ships of the Tiger Whale Gang. Just as he left the Tiger Whale Gang, he went to the Broken Blade Sect and bought their ships too. Additionally, the Spirit Food Association stepped in and hired many experienced boatmen in the city at high prices."

Previously, when Xin Lin speculated that Tu Suxia was involved, Ma Jingtian and Zhao Xiaohu were somewhat skeptical.

But after today’s events, they started to believe her suspicions.

Combining the Tiger Whale Gang and the Broken Blade Sect, Tu Suxia hired over a hundred ships in one go, which was a formidable transport force.

However, apart from buying ships and hiring boatmen, there were no other actions.

"It seems Tu Suxia must be planning to transport something. What exactly he intends to transport remains to be seen. Don’t get complacent; keep watching closely. Inform me immediately if there’s any sign of trouble."

Xin Lin reminded.

Ma Jingtian nodded.

"Additionally, there’s another piece of news..."

Ma Jingtian hesitated, looking at Xin Lin as if he wanted to say something but held back.

"What news?"

Xin Lin pressed.

"There’s been a coup at Hei Yao Castle. It’s said... Jiang Qing’s father, the leader of Hei Yao Castle, was severely injured after being attacked by the second and third in command. The power of Hei Yao Castle has fallen into the hands of the second and third in command, and Jiang Qing’s whereabouts are unknown."

Ma Jingtian knew that his leader had a good relationship with Jiang Qing.

Brother Jiang, after hearing this, Xin Lin couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread.

Jiang Qing had always been good to her. He returned this time, she knew, for the control of Hei Yao Castle, yet she hadn’t expected him to fail.

"Boss, don’t be too upset. These things often happen in powerful families, Jiang Qing was just unlucky. Besides, it might not be as bad as it seems; he’s just missing, not necessarily in trouble. I’ve already sent people to gather information."

Ma Jingtian comforted.

"I believe in Brother Jiang; good fortune will accompany the righteous. It seems that recently, amidst the tangled conflicts of great nations and significant forces, trouble is brewing everywhere."

Xin Lin was unsure whether this was a coincidence or some invisible hand at play.

After Ma Jingtian left, Xin Lin felt somewhat restless, her mind full of thoughts about Hei Yao Castle, Jiang Qing, and the affairs of Star Academy and Huxuan Villa...

"That kid isn’t dead."

Perhaps sensing Xin Lin’s gloom, Gui Hu suddenly spoke from within the Sealing Spirit Talisman No.1.

"Do you know Brother Jiang’s whereabouts?"

Xin Lin’s spirits lifted.

Gui Hu snorted coldly.

He regretted speaking as soon as the words left his mouth.

It would be better if Jiang Qing were dead; the little hen had said she and Jiang Qing had nothing between them.

The person was unharmed, yet here she was, worried sick.

"I don’t know."

Gui Hu replied coolly.

But with Gui Hu’s comment, it was certain Jiang Qing was fine. This thought lightened Xin Lin’s mood. She had only taken a few steps forward when several bruised and battered Qingtian Academy students walked towards her.