Compared to the Shen and Qi families, the Leng family's estate was rather deserted. Despite its large size, after walking for so long, we only saw a handful of people. However, it was still complete in every way.

If it weren't for what happened before, the Leng family would probably be something the Shen family couldn't have obtained now, since the Leng family used to be involved in international business.

Led by Leng Tianxiao, they soon arrived at the main building. The building in front of them was exquisitely constructed, seemingly the complete opposite of the desolate courtyard.

Entering through the door, everything was quiet.

Seeing this environment, Qi Jiu frowned; something was amiss.

According to previous investigations, although the Leng family is now deserted and some members are abroad, there should still be some elders in the Leng family in China. Such a large estate shouldn't only have Leng Tianxiao and Leng Ruo.

Aside from a few servants, we didn't really see anything along the way.

The girl followed behind Leng Tianxiao. Despite the large living room being completely empty, she still led him upstairs to the study.

"Miss Qi, please have a seat."

Leng Tianxiao smiled and then began preparing tea to entertain them.

Qi Jiu sat on the sofa, watching him skillfully handle the tea leaves, and a smile curled at the corner of her lips.

“This is troublesome, but... there’s really no need to come to the study. I see no one in the living room either, so there’s no need to go through all this trouble in the living room.”

There was still a lot of food on the table in the living room. The living room is always more convenient for entertaining guests.

Unexpectedly, Leng Tianxiao shook his head, "Let's go to the study. The Leng family is not just me now. It's better to be cautious in public places."

"Elder?"

Upon hearing this, information about the Leng family instantly came to mind. Although the Leng family had gone into hiding, they were still a family with a solid foundation.

If they were just family members, they probably wouldn't act this way.

Leng Tianxiao paused in his actions, turned to look at Qi Jiu, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Yes. Although it was a quiet journey for Miss Qi, there are still other elders in the family. Sometimes the elders disagree, and to reduce trouble, it's better for them not to know some things."

As he spoke, he moved the teacup in his hand closer to the girl.

"Please have some tea."

Qi Jiu looked down at the still slightly steaming tea, said "thank you," and then bent down to touch the teacup.

Leng Tianxiao doesn't seem to be the spoiled young master the rumors suggest; perhaps it's all to conceal the Leng family's existence.

If someone performs too well, they will naturally attract attention.

Leng Tianxiao sat down opposite Qi Jiu, holding a teacup in his hand.

"Miss Qi, you've come here to..."

Did she know something about Ruoruo's schedule? But only people within the Leng family knew about this. In an instant, a thousand thoughts flashed through her mind.

"Come and pass on a message for Ruoruo."

The girl spoke calmly, but the person opposite her was anything but calm.

Just as the teacup was about to touch his lips, he heard these words and abruptly stopped, looking up at the person opposite him.

He looked at the girl's faint smile, but he couldn't bring himself to smile.

Passing on Ruoruo's message? What does that mean? Does she really know where Ruoruo is?

"Miss Qi, may I ask you a question? Where did you meet Ruoruo?"

The places Leng Ruo went to were not places for ordinary people. Although this Miss Shen was connected with the International Security Bureau, she couldn't just go to those kinds of places whenever she wanted, could she?

It's impossible to say that I had no doubts whatsoever.

Although Leng Tianxiao had a smile on his face, his eyes were probing from beginning to end.

The girl lowered her head and took a sip of tea, seemingly expecting Leng Tianxiao to ask this question, and was not surprised at all.

She looked at him, her dark eyes unfathomable. "An international assassin organization."

The moment those words came out of her mouth, Leng Tianxiao was completely stunned. He stared at Qi Jiu without blinking, his eyes widening as if he wanted to see something out of her face.

He didn't react for a long time, just staring at her.

a long time.

"you……"

After a long pause, Leng Tianxiao managed to utter a single word, and he probably hadn't thought of what else he wanted to say.

Qi Jiu wasn't in a hurry; she just looked at him with a smile on her lips.

Seeing that Leng Tianxiao was speechless, she finally spoke slowly.

"Ruoruo has now passed the test of the international assassin organization. She probably won't have as much time to call home anymore, so I came here to put your mind at ease and not worry about her. She should be happier than before."

After saying just one sentence, Leng Tianxiao's expression changed several times over.

"It passed? Ruoruo passed!"

It was clear he was very happy; this result seemed to make him even happier than if he had passed the test himself. But suddenly, as if he had thought of something, the smile on his lips slowly faded.

"Ruo Ruo's competitors are all internationally renowned figures. It must have been very difficult for her along the way."

Actually, he didn't initially intend to let Leng Ruo pass, but seeing his sister working so hard every day, he couldn't help but feel bad.

Leng Tianxiao wisely refrained from asking Qi Jiu about her identity, and he also understood that even if he asked, she might not answer.

The girl nodded. "It's not easy. I've passed by the gates of the King of Hell's palace several times."

Those few words were like nails piercing Leng Tianxiao's heart. His eyes were fixed on Qi Jiu, and in just an instant, his eyes reddened.

He can no longer imagine the meaning behind those words.

If she...

"Don't be sad. Ruoruo asked me to come so that you wouldn't worry. She has been to the King of Hell's palace several times, but the King of Hell won't take her."

Qi Jiu lowered her eyes and drank the tea in her cup in one gulp.

The study fell silent instantly. Qi Jiu didn't speak, and Leng Tianxiao was looking down at the teacup in front of him, lost in thought.

After a long silence, he looked up at Qi Jiu and said, "I remember that international assassin organizations can withdraw midway. Didn't she ever think about withdrawing?"

Is it really worth it to work so hard? What if the final result isn't what she wants?

The Leng family is not unable to support her now, so why is she working so hard?

"No." For some reason, Leng Ruo's somewhat determined gaze suddenly appeared in the girl's mind, and she added two more sentences.

"Never. Even if my life hangs by a thread, I will become the madman in other people's eyes."

As soon as he finished speaking, Leng Tianxiao's eyes reddened even more, and tears even welled up in them.

Seeing this, Qi Jiu reached out and handed him a tissue. "Don't worry, it's all in the past now. Just kill some time, and when you come back next time, you'll be a completely new Leng Ruo."