After handing over the mission scroll and the certificate of completion, Shen Qian and Yuan You, dressed in a low-key manner, arrived at the tenth floor under the guidance of the martial arts association staff.
In contrast to the bustling seventh floor, the tenth floor was divided into quiet meeting rooms.
"This can also be considered as protecting privacy. Some organizations or individuals that issue tasks do not want to publicize it, so these private spaces exist."
In the luxuriously decorated VIP reception room, the two waiting people chatted casually. Yuan You brewed Kung Fu tea for Shen Qian while introducing the two.
It must be said that Yuan You's tea-making posture and movements were pleasing to the eye, as if she had specially learned them. Even Chen Qian couldn't help but take a few more glances.
The two came here to wait to collect the bounty from the employer who issued the mission. The Martial Arts Association was just an intermediary, but it would supervise the entire process.
"Speaking of which, aren't you waiting to see the reaction? A two-person slash-and-burn farming team will probably cause an uproar among everyone."
Yuan You seemed to remember something, and turned around with a smile.
"What's the point?" Shen Qian paused for a moment, then shook his head and laughed. "I really don't care much about such empty fame."
"That's true. You already have enough accolades. Just being the national martial arts champion is enough to make you stand out throughout history and leave a significant mark on the annals of history."
Yuan You sat back down next to Shen Qian with her tea in hand, adopting a demure, womanly demeanor and smiling.
"However, I guess we won't be able to keep it a secret sooner or later. At least I think He Weichen and the others may have already guessed something."
"Whatever, it's always better to wait a bit longer to avoid a lot of trouble."
He said nonchalantly before sinking in.
His mindset is much more mature now than it was a few months ago. Although he still retains a steady streak, there are very few things that he can take seriously now.
Knock knock!
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Please come in!"
Yuan You called out.
The door was pushed open, and an elderly man with white hair, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, walked in accompanied by several bodyguards.
"Xiao Dalong, the current chairman of Longyuan Group, is worth billions. I've seen him on the financial channel," Yuan You whispered in Shen Qian's ear.
Shen Qian felt a chill run down his spine. He felt that some of the woman's little actions were intentional, but as a proper person, Shen Qian couldn't say anything at the moment and could only maintain his upright posture.
The old man glanced at the two men, then said something to the bodyguards, took a safe from one of them, and walked into the reception room alone.
"Hello, both of you... Wait, if I'm not mistaken, you're Shen Qian?"
Xiao Dalong greeted him first, then said with slight surprise.
"Hello, Mr. Xiao, it's me." Shen Qian nodded.
"Truly, heroes emerge from among the young!"
Xiao Dalong, being a seasoned and worldly man, wasn't too surprised. He simply offered an appreciative remark before sitting down opposite the two men.
After asking Yuan You's name, Xiao Dalong said, "I have confirmed what you brought back. It is what I wanted. First of all, I want to sincerely thank you both!"
As he spoke, Xiao Dalong was about to stand up and bow.
Given the other person's age, Shen Qian didn't presume and quickly stopped him, saying, "Mr. Xiao, you're too kind. We're just mutually benefiting."
"Since you've been there, you probably know some of the inside story. My bow is actually for the sake of my good-for-nothing son."
Xiao Dalong, however, was quite moved.
"Is your esteemed young master Xiao Yuan?"
Recalling the name he had heard from Nayiloli, Shen Qian guessed.
"It seems that the witch really did tell you. That's right, Xiao Yuan is my only son and the sole heir to the Longyuan Group. And he has been lying in bed for a full twenty-four years."
Xiao Dalong said in a low voice.
"Why?" Shen Qian asked, puzzled.
He had already learned some general information from Na Yiluoli before sinking, and he understood that "Tears of the Prisoner" could save Xiao Yuan's life, but he did not know what had happened to Xiao Yuan.
"It's naturally because of that witch's curse!"
Xiao Dalong said bitterly, "You may not know, but that demoness comes from a world called 'Witchcraft.' Their methods are somewhat similar to our Feng Shui and metaphysics, but they are even more difficult to guard against."
"That witch cast an extremely vicious curse at the cost of endless suffering and eternal life. Xiao Yuan is unable to speak or move, and will forever be trapped in nightmares, suffering endless torment."
"Over the past twenty-odd years, his physical condition has deteriorated along with his mental breakdown. If this continues, he will never wake up again in two or three years at most, and his soul will be trapped in the Asura Hell forever, with no possibility of liberation!"
He listened with a sense of awe and silence.
This curse is exactly the kind of curse that hurts both the enemy and yourself.
What kind of hatred must Nayi Luoli have to be willing to pay such a price... But then again, behind this hatred lies such unwavering love.
However, seeing Xiao Dalong's teeth-gritting expression when he mentioned Na Yiluoli, Shen Qian was unsure whether he should say certain things.
"But have you ever considered that if Xiao Yuan hadn't betrayed her, could all these tragedies have been avoided?"
After a moment of silence, the more sentimental Yuan You couldn't help but speak up, "Although Nailoli comes from a different world, there might be a gentler way to resolve some things..."
"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!"
Xiao Dalong said firmly, "Some things are not open to compromise!"
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