After today, 'Hidden' will be hers! From now on, let's see who dares to look down on her!

"Walk!"

Tilina, accompanied by her entourage, swaggered toward the base in front of her.

Led by her subordinates, Tilina and her group of henchmen arrived at the place where the cooperation was finalized. She looked at the burly man with tattooed arms opposite her with a fawning look in her eyes.

“Brother Kui”.

The burly man, called 'Kuei,' had a ruggedly handsome face and was covered in muscles. He looked at Tilina and smiled.

The curve of his lips made the scars on his face move along with him.

"You're here, please have a seat."

The two men sat at the table, and the people around them were holding weapons.

Whether it was intentional or not, Tirina's outfit today was exceptionally revealing: a low-cut top, exposed midriff, and shorts so short they were almost visible...

Lu Kui looked at the person in front of him, trying hard to twist his waist and show off, and found it laughable.

Is he the kind of lecherous person?

She's not as good-looking as Mu Bai, and her figure isn't as good as Mu Bai's, so what's she doing twisting around like that!

"Let's talk. Isn't today supposed to be the day to finalize the plan?"

Time passed by, and more and more data appeared on the table. Lu Kui listened to Tilina's account without saying much, only raising questions at crucial moments.

“Brother Kui, look at this collaboration, shouldn’t we…” Tilina’s eyes were filled with anticipation, as if she was waiting for Lu Kui to nod.

"Your proposal is good."

“Well…” She pushed the contract on the table forward, her smile widening.

The meaning is clear: can we sign now?

But as time passed, the person opposite her still didn't make a move, and she couldn't quite figure it out.

“Kuei…”

"But I won't sign."

Lu Kui laughed, not at all thinking there was anything wrong with what he said.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tilina's expression cracked, and her previously cheerful demeanor instantly changed.

"Kui... Brother Kui, what do you mean by this? Didn't we already agree on this? Why are you suddenly changing your mind? You..."

"It means exactly what it says. I won't sign it. We in the west won't do this kind of cooperation. Go find whoever you want."

Once the words were out in the open, Tirina's fake smile vanished, replaced by impatience.

"Brother Kui, I respect you as Brother Kui, but you've gone a bit too far! You know what I'm thinking, but have you forgotten that even if 'Hidden' isn't mine now, the brothers behind me are still Mu Bai's subordinates!"

The implication is that even if they don't cooperate, she will still use Mu Bai's men to take over the western region.

Tilina's smile was sinister, and her henchmen, as if given a command, all pointed the weapons they had been holding at Lu Kui.

It felt as if Lu Kui would be riddled with bullets by their cold weapons at any moment.

Despite the numerous bullet holes, Lu Kui remained calm; instead, his smile widened.

"She's right. No matter how you try to hide your ambition, it can't be concealed. Now, you can't wait any longer?"

"Her?" Tilina caught the key word, but before she could figure it out, a roar came from behind Lu Kui.

"Awooo—"

The commotion made Tilina straighten up.

That's the sound of an animal...

Actually, she noticed the black curtain behind Lu Kui from the very beginning, which blocked their view like a screen.

However, because this was the west, she had no right to say anything, which is why she had no way out.

Now it seems that what's behind this is no simple matter. That roar came from behind that black curtain.

Is there a ferocious beast behind us?

"Sister Tilina, that roar...it sounds like I've heard it somewhere before?"

The underling who had fought in the ring last time leaned over and whispered something to her, but he hadn't figured it out yet. Suddenly, the curtain behind Lu Kui slipped down.

The scene that followed then came into their view.

The person on the chair was wearing a black trench coat and a baseball cap. Her long legs were crossed. Beside her, a fully grown white tiger was crouching, its fangs bared, and it was now staring at them menacingly.

As Qi Jiu looked up, Tilina recognized her as well.

"It's...it's you! You! Mu Bai!"

Not only Tilina, but even her subordinates behind her recognized who this person was, and the guns they were holding fell to the ground.

"Master! This is Master!"

"master!"

Now, Tilina would be a fool not to understand; she finally realized what that familiar roar had meant. Just as she was about to get up, she felt a cold object pressing against the back of her head.

Turning his head slightly, he discovered that his brothers, whom he had brought with him, had also been taken into custody at some point.

"Master, Master..."

"Now you know to call me master? Didn't you just call me by my name before?"

Qi Jiu put her legs down and stood up, and the white tiger beside her also stood up.

It shook its large, furry head, revealing its fangs. It licked its nose with its barbed tongue and looked at them with the eyes of someone looking at prey, as if it would devour them at any moment.

"Good boy/girl~"

"Awooo—"

Lu Kui watched as the girl rubbed the white tiger's head like she was petting a cat, swallowed hard, and then silently took two steps back as he watched the white tiger walking towards him with her.

This thing is huge; it could bite him to death in one bite. He'd better be careful.

Qi Jiu slowly walked to Tilina's side, pinched her chin with her fingers and turned her towards the white tiger.

Tell me, who is this?

"Theo, Theo."

"Yes, Bai Bai has become quite picky about food because of all the pampering I've given him. He hasn't had any fresh meat in ages. Don't you think human flesh is the freshest?"

As she spoke, Qi Jiu's fingers gently brushed across her cheek as if admiring her.

Her voice was soft, like a feather gliding through everyone's hearts, stirring a shiver in everyone's soul. Without exception, everyone here subconsciously touched their arms.

That's fucking terrifying.

Tirina lowered her head, and where no one could see, a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.

Since that's the case, then don't pressure her!

"master!"

"master!"

"Mu Bai!"

In just a moment, everything changed.

Tilina held a dagger in her hand, and Qi Jiu was being held hostage in her arms. The blade of the dagger was pressed against the girl's throat.

Wu Mei stood beside Lu Kui, watching Qi Jiu who remained completely calm, and pursed her lips without saying a word.

She realized that her master had done this on purpose.

"Don't come any closer! If you dare take one step forward, I'll kill her!"