Raven scouted the streets from high above. After parting ways with Li Sha, Liu Nian booked a room at a random hotel. The hotel was Liu Nian's current destination.
Once you get to the hotel, you'll be safe.
In fact, Liu Nian was overthinking it. The journey to the hotel was peaceful, after all, no one would stay up at three in the morning and run around the neighborhood.
The hotel receptionist was fast asleep, her head resting on the table, when Liu Nian quietly walked past her.
208, this is Liu Nian's room. She took out her key and opened the door.
After closing the door, Liu Nian breathed a sigh of relief.
He opened the window, and a raven slipped in through the crack in the windowsill. It perched on his shoulder, its belly bulging, and looked up at Liu Nian, seemingly waiting for his praise.
Liu Nian was amused by its smug expression and stroked its feathers.
The raven squinted its eyes, revealing a comfortable expression.
He became curious, wondering whether it was a magical creation or a real creature.
The creature summoned earlier was clearly a product of another dimension, but all its characteristics were no different from those of an ordinary crow.
If you can't figure it out, stop thinking about it. After teasing it for a while, Liu Nian took out a sausage from his pocket, peeled off the wrapper, and placed it in front of it, under its expectant gaze.
Liu Nian had just taken the sausage from the office. Seeing how happily it was pecking at it, he couldn't help but stroke it again.
Just then, his stomach started to rumble in protest. He pulled out a card from his pocket and selected [Xi'an Roast Duck] and [Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork Rice Bowl].
Walk to the table and materialize the food from the card onto the table.
It has a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste, and can even select the appropriate temperature according to Liu Nian's wishes.
He tore off a piece of roast duck and fed it to the raven that was watching him longingly, and then he began to enjoy his hard-earned dinner.
After a hearty meal and drinks, Liu Nian collapsed into a deep sleep, placing the shotgun within easy reach.
Nothing happened that night, and Liu Nian woke up early due to her biological clock.
I can't stay asleep; there's a commotion downstairs this morning.
I was woken up early in the morning by the noise of an argument downstairs. When I went downstairs, I saw about a dozen men blocking the hotel entrance. The man in the lead was negotiating with the manager. The receptionist was nowhere to be seen. A group of onlookers were gathered around, enjoying the spectacle.
"Oh my, Captain Liu Xiong, you've got quite the airs of an official. Let's put you on guard duty for a few more years, then you'll dare to disregard Sister Ling." The hotel manager stood with his hands on his hips, blocking the hotel entrance.
From the stairwell, Liu Nian could only see the hotel manager's back. He was about 1.6 meters tall, with thick, black hair tied up in a bun, and wearing a women's black suit. His lower body was obscured by the people around him, so he couldn't see clearly.
The man opposite, named Liu Xiong, was about 1.8 meters tall, weighed 70 kilograms, had a booming voice, and bright eyes. He was wearing a dark suit that was easy to clean.
Despite having a clear advantage in height and weight, he was completely outmatched in terms of presence by a girl who was 1.6 meters tall.
Upon hearing this, he blushed and explained, "Ruan Xin, let me tell you, something happened to Ma Feng. Everyone in his company was killed. Such a big thing, of course we have to search everywhere. Be careful, or I'll accuse you of harboring a criminal."
Ruan Xin spat on the ground and angrily said, "Stop spouting nonsense! Do you have any evidence? Just because you're in charge of community security doesn't mean you can act with impunity!"
"I haven't received any notification from Sister Ling. No unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter!" The manager emphasized the words "unauthorized personnel," making his intentions all the more obvious.
"You..." Liu Xiong's face flushed red, looking like he was about to make a move. "Ruan Xin, are you going to give in or not? My patience has its limits."
"You? You try it! If you can't stand it, go back to your brother! You're a brother complex!" Ruan Xin retorted without fear.
The mention of being a brother-lover touched a nerve with Liu Xiong, who turned to his henchmen and ordered, "Drag her away."
Upon hearing this, the man next to Liu Xiong reached out and grabbed Ruan Xin.
Just as his hand was about to touch Ruan Xin, he saw her lift up her professional short skirt, revealing a gun holster hanging on her black-stockinged thigh.
He pulled a pistol from its holster and pressed it against the man's throat. "Let's see who dares to challenge me."
Liu Xiong's men also pulled out their weapons and aimed them at Ruan Xin. Seeing that the manager was being held at gunpoint, the security guards in the lobby flanked Ruan Xin and pulled out their weapons as well.
The atmosphere became tense, and the onlookers couldn't help but feel a chill for their lives. Some even slipped and secretly slipped away.
Just then, a group of men in black suits escorted a woman down the street.
People on the road made way for them when they saw this.
The person who came was Chen Ling, one of the community managers.
"Even your brother gives me some face, how dare you cause trouble on my turf?" A cold female voice rang out.
“Things got out of hand, and I had no choice.” Liu Xiong’s arrogance had vanished when he faced Chen Ling.
“The brother on night watch said that no one went out last night, so the murderer must still be in the neighborhood. I’m doing this for everyone’s safety.”
“This is the first time such a serious incident has occurred in our community. How about this, Ruan Xin, you go up with Liu Xiong and explain to the guests.” After thinking for a moment, Chen Ling spoke up.
Ruan Xin then stepped aside to let Liu Xiong in. Liu Xiong's men tried to follow, but were stopped by the black-clad guards.
Liu Xiong nodded to his men at the door, which was considered tacit approval.
On her way upstairs, she ran into Liu Nian, who was watching the commotion, and asked, "New face, where were you last night?"
"Sleep in the room."
Which room?
Hearing such a rude question, Liu Nian looked displeased.
It would be strange to have a good attitude after being treated so rudely.
"I'm sorry, a guest complained last night that something was missing, so we need to check it." Ruan Xin, seeing Liu Nian's expression change drastically, spoke up to smooth things over.
Liu Nian's eyes flickered, but in the end, she went upstairs with him and let him in to check.
"I'm sorry," Ruan Xin apologized to Liu Nian with a professional smile.
"One doesn't hit a smiling face," Liu Nian said, turning her face away and remaining silent.
Liu Xiong and Ruan Xin went in and quickly looked around. The room was only so big. Apart from the mess of cups and plates left on the table, there was only a power bank and a few novels on the bed.
Of course, there was also the spear that Liu Nian was holding in his hand; the rest belonged to the hotel itself.
Ruan Xin tidied the messy bedding and took the opportunity to slip his hand under the covers.
"No." She shook her head slightly at Liu Xiong.
"If you're done searching, check out." Liu Nian coldly issued the order to leave.
Liu Xiong was used to being flattered in the neighborhood; he had never heard such impolite words before.
His face immediately turned ugly.
Liu Nian completely ignored Ruan Xin's apology, quickly tidied herself up, and turned to walk downstairs.
Ma Feng and his group had all sorts of wounds on their bodies, but none of them were penetrating wounds. Some of them looked like they had been bitten by a monster, but it wasn't him.
Liu Xiong pondered to himself.
We're still on someone else's turf, so we can't be too presumptuous.
"I'm very sorry to have provided you with a less than ideal accommodation. We'll refund your accommodation fee from yesterday, and it will be completely free for your next visit. Is that alright?" Service professionals have a keen eye; they could tell from Liu Nian's expression that the process hadn't gone so smoothly.
If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way. Liu Nian looked at Chen Ling across from her and said, "There won't be a next time."
Having said that, he ignored everyone's reactions and walked out of the hotel.
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