Having decided on their next course of action, the three headed to the city to find Mo Huaiyuan to learn about the recent situation and see if there were any suitable commissions or resource information.

When we arrived at Mo Huaiyuan's teahouse on a quiet street corner again, Mr. Zhou seemed to have already received the news and was waiting for us at the door.

He was accompanied by a young woman dressed in a smart combat uniform, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, who looked dashing and heroic.

This woman was beautiful, with a straightforward and heroic air unique to Sichuan women. Her eyes were bright and sharp, and she was clearly a person of extraordinary skill.

"Young friend Zhang, Fairy Ling, and Lady Ye, it is an honor to have you three grace us with your presence! We are so sorry for not welcoming you sooner!"

Mr. Zhou greeted him with a beaming smile, his attitude even more respectful than before.

Clearly, the authorities are aware that Chai Peng has been dealt with, and their assessment of the three's strength has been raised to a new level.

When his gaze swept quickly over Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier, a hint of undisguised amazement flashed across his face.

Ling Qingxue has recovered to the Golden Core stage, and her aura has become more restrained and profound. Her aloof and otherworldly temperament seems to be naturally isolated from the surrounding environment, making people dare not look directly at her yet unable to help but yearn for her.

Night Enchantress is in the mid-stage of Body Forging, with her demonic energy condensed. Her alluring charm is tinged with a dangerous wildness, making her equally eye-catching.

"Mr. Zhou, you're too kind."

Zhang Shaozhong, acting as both the "head of household" and spokesperson, stepped forward and exchanged pleasantries.

"Come, let me introduce you three!"

Mr. Zhou turned to the young woman beside him and said, “This is Su Lan, the captain of our Sichuan branch’s special operations team. She is also one of the best among our younger generation. She is proficient in ancient martial arts and modern tactics, and has a lot of experience in dealing with some… well, supernatural events.”

Su Lan stepped forward and nodded gracefully to Zhang Shao: "Mr. Zhang, it's an honor to meet you."

Her voice was clear and crisp, with a slight Sichuan accent, but it wasn't unpleasant to listen to.

However, when her gaze turned to Ling Qingxue behind Zhang Shaozhong, she seemed to freeze instantly!

A flash of extreme amazement first appeared in those bright eyes, then, as if they had seen some rare treasure, they burst forth with an indescribable, fervent light!

She stared intently at Ling Qingxue, as if everything around her had disappeared, leaving only that aloof and ethereal white figure.

Ling Qingxue seemed to notice the overly focused gaze, frowned slightly, and glanced over with her cool eyes.

When those icy blue eyes swept over her, Su Lan not only did not back down, but seemed to be encouraged by something. Two blushes instantly appeared on her face, and her eyes became even more fiery!

Almost instinctively, she straightened her back, adjusted her already neat collar, cleared her throat, and spoke in a tone completely different from before, tinged with nervousness and...shyness:

"You...you must be Ling Qingxue, Fairy Ling? I...I am Su Lan! I come from the foot of Qingcheng Mountain! I have long heard of your fairy-like beauty, and seeing you today, I can see that you truly live up to your reputation! You are simply...you are simply like a fairy sister who stepped out of a painting!"

She spoke quickly and urgently, with obvious excitement, her eyes glued to Ling Qingxue, almost as if they were about to form a veil!

Zhang Shaozhong: "???"

Night Enchantress: "!!!"

Mr. Zhou: "..." (He coughed awkwardly)

Zhang Shaozhong was completely bewildered. What was going on?

Why does this beautiful captain from the official team act like a fan meeting her idol the moment she sees a fairy?

Wait, that look in his eyes... something seems off!

This looks a bit like... how fans react when they see their idols?

There were even some other things?

Ye Meier was stunned for a moment, then, as if she had discovered something extremely interesting, a playful, amused smile appeared on her face.

She nudged Zhang Shaozhong with her elbow, lowered her voice, and said with a hint of schadenfreude, "Oh ho? Lord, did you see that? Your fairy's charm is irresistible to both men and women! This little girl's soul is almost stolen!"

Zhang Shaozhong's lips twitched, a strange unease creeping into his heart. It felt as if someone was staring at his most treasured possession with such intense, unwavering gaze.

Ling Qingxue herself didn't react much, but she felt a little uncomfortable under Su Lan's overly direct and enthusiastic gaze. She turned slightly to avoid his burning gaze, and her tone remained as cold and indifferent as ever: "Captain Su, you flatter me."

However, in Su Lan's eyes, her aloof attitude was seen as "ethereal grace," making her even more charming!

Su Lan quickly waved her hand: "Not at all! Not at all! You deserve it, Fairy! Um... I wonder what your hobbies are? I am quite familiar with the famous mountains, rivers, ancient sites, and secret realms of Sichuan. If you have the time, I can..."

"Ahem! Captain Su!"

Mr. Zhou couldn't stand it any longer and interrupted her, "Business is more important!"

Su Lan then came to her senses and realized that she had been somewhat out of line. Her face flushed even more, but she still couldn't help but steal glances at Ling Qingxue.

The group entered the private tea room and took their seats.

Mr. Zhou first expressed his sincere gratitude to the three for turning the tide and eliminating the major threat that was Cai Peng, and then said that the subsequent rewards and contribution points would be provided as soon as possible.

Then, he changed the subject, his expression becoming somewhat solemn: "However, through this incident, we have also discovered that with the fluctuations of spiritual energy... or rather, various abnormal energies, the demons and monsters hidden beneath the mortal realm are becoming more and more active. Recently, we have received several rather tricky cases, which may... require the help of the three of you."

He took out a tablet computer and brought up several encrypted files.

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