The blond foreigner is Black Snake, the leader of the Black Snake organization!

"Rank B! Protected by a Rank B expert! It seems the Sage's Heart truly resides in that woman from the Dragon Kingdom!" Black Serpent's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Upon receiving the news, they immediately took action, as their base was located on the border of the Dragon Kingdom, allowing them to act first.

"No... We must seize the Philosopher's Stone before the other organizations make their move!" Black Serpent suddenly said. "Gather our forces. This time, I will personally take action!"

…………

Dragon Kingdom Military Region.

“Recently, a number of foreigners have entered the country, and they are all quite skilled!” a middle-aged man said at the meeting.

“Something’s definitely up to no good! Have you found out their purpose?” A major general carrying a microphone asked in a deep voice.

"I don't know, but according to the report below, the bodies of two Westerners were found in Jianghai City a couple of days ago. After examination, it was determined that they died at the hands of martial artists!" the middle-aged man replied.

"That's strange. Could there be some connection between these things? Even martial artists have gotten involved. This matter is not simple!" the old general said with a puzzled look.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

"Sir, I suggest we send someone to investigate. This is not a simple matter. Foreigners have infiltrated our country. It is necessary to clean them up!" The middle-aged man looked at the old man.

The old man thought for a moment and nodded: "I will report this matter to them. Since it involves martial artists, it falls under their jurisdiction."

………

Qin Ziling had a peaceful few days. The young lady didn't go to school because she didn't want her scars to be seen by others, so Qin Ziling naturally didn't go either.

Given the Chu family's connections, missing a few days of school is no big deal.

However, Qin Ziling has also been pondering these past few days: who exactly leaked the information in the underworld?

Could there be some hidden secret or conspiracy involved?

The Philosopher's Stone is incredibly alluring to the West, and the young lady's situation is indeed quite dangerous.

If it weren't for the good relationship between his family and the Chu family, Qin Ziling wouldn't have become a bodyguard. But since he did, he would protect Chu Xinyue well. If those villains from the West dared to invade, he wouldn't hesitate to destroy them!

"I'm applying the medicine." Qin Ziling looked at the young lady who had sat up opposite him.

The latter paused, then nodded: "Understood."

These past two days, servants have been applying medicine for her; she wouldn't let Qin Ziling do it for her.

Qin Ziling didn't care; he was too lazy to serve this young lady.

Soon, servants came to apply medicine to Chu Xinyue.

At this moment, Chu's father and mother came in from outside the door.

"Uncle Chu, Aunt Lin," Qin Ziling greeted them.

"Good, good, you're all here," Father Chu said with a smile.

He had heard about the assassination attempt a couple of days ago and was especially grateful to Qin Ziling for intervening; otherwise, his daughter would have been in grave danger.

The couple sat down on the sofa, and a servant came forward to pour them tea.

"Mom and Dad, just tell me what's on your mind," Chu Xinyue said, glancing at her parents.

Chu Renxiong glanced at the wound on Chu Xinyue's neck with a complicated expression: "If it weren't for Ziling's help, you would probably be in grave danger."

Chu's mother nodded and gave Qin Ziling a grateful look.

"Uncle, you're exaggerating. But after this incident, there may be even more terrifying attacks. We can't be careless. Those people are from the Western underworld. They're a bloodthirsty bunch and not to be trifled with. I'll protect her, but you two should also be careful to prevent them from targeting you!" Qin Ziling said slowly.

Chu Renxiong nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I'll be careful. If things get really bad, the two of us will go out and lay low for a while."

Qin Ziling nodded.

Although Chu Renxiong was also a master of the Innate Realm, there were countless masters of that level in the dark world, and he was worried about the madness of those guys.

Chu Xinyue pouted: "Dad, why are so many people watching us lately? And I heard them talking about the Philosopher's Stone, what is that? Is it important?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Renxiong glanced at Qin Ziling subconsciously and hesitated before saying, "It's better if you don't know about this. Just cooperate with Ziling as much as possible, and he will protect you. Also, don't throw any more tantrums!"

"I understand," Chu Xinyue said reluctantly, glancing at Qin Ziling.

Chu Renxiong was satisfied then, and immediately smiled at Qin Ziling, "How is it, Ziling? Are you getting used to school?"

Qin Ziling nodded: "It's alright."

They're just a bunch of little kids, what could be so strange about them?

"Hmph! He caused trouble on his first day of school, and was even cornered in an alley by thugs after school. Is that all you deserve?" Chu Xinyue sneered.

Qin Ziling said speechlessly, "Isn't it your fault that I got involved with them?"

"Tch!" Chu Xinyue snorted coldly, then threw down a "boring" comment and got up to go upstairs.

Qin Ziling: "..."

I'm also glad that his temper has improved a lot now, otherwise he would definitely have taught her a lesson.

"Oh, Ziling, that's just Xinyue's temper, don't take it to heart," Chu Renxiong laughed.

Qin Ziling nodded: "It's alright."

Chu Renxiong looked at his wife and said, "Go and cook first."

The latter understood that her husband had something to say to Qin Ziling, and tactfully got up and went into the kitchen.

Immediately, Chu Renxiong's expression turned serious: "They've really gone too far!"

Qin Ziling smiled and said, "Uncle, you may not understand how tempting a Philosopher's Stone is to the West. What we're doing now is just the tip of the iceberg. News of the Chu family possessing the Philosopher's Stone is gradually spreading. The real predicament is yet to come. There might be some extraordinary figures entering the country, whose strength far surpasses that of the Innate Realm!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Renxiong's expression immediately turned serious.

"Is the Philosopher's Stone really that alluring?" Chu Renxiong asked, frowning.

He also checked the Philosopher's Stone last time, but there was no relevant information.