The main thing is to make money, and the rest is just a matter of convenience.

The three looked at each other, neither resisting nor agreeing. Whether to speak or not was ultimately up to them.

Heh! How naive! You don't understand Ninth Master's methods; you'll find out soon enough.

"Who are you people, and why are you arresting me?"

"We are members of the Soul Absorbing Cult..."

The group introduced themselves without prior arrangement, but as soon as they spoke, they looked at each other in horror, their expressions a mixture of disbelief, fear, and bewilderment.

Hua Yan nodded and continued asking questions.

After asking the questions, Hua Yan not only learned about the actions of these three people, but also unexpectedly learned about the inspector who commanded them, as well as all the legislators and executive officers under this inspector.

Haha! The harvest is considerable. If we follow this trail, we'll soon find the vice leader and the leader.

This result was truly unexpected for Hua Yan, and her face was beaming with a bright smile, indicating that she was in an extremely good mood.

When Wayne, the executive officer, was captured, they didn't uncover this much information. Perhaps Wayne was an outsider, or he hadn't participated in any of the Cult of Souls' core meetings, so he wasn't familiar with these personnel and secrets.

Haha! In any case, today's gains made up for Wayne's previous regrets.

Before releasing these people, Hua Yan also fed them a unique poison, instructing them to obtain the antidote from Liu Liang each month. She ordered them to gather all information about the Spirit Absorbing Cult and not to expose them. All their actions were to be reported; if they acted on their own initiative or disobeyed orders, they would be denied the regular antidote, and they would experience a fate worse than death.

At first, they didn't believe her and continued to do as they pleased, completely disregarding Hua Yan's words. Only after experiencing the effects of the poison did they realize that the witch's words were not mere alarmism. But that's a story for later.

Hu Zhiang didn't expect things to go so smoothly this time; without even lifting a finger, these people told the truth.

Haha! Brother, that's all because you have an omnipotent person by your side.

Over the next month, with the help of Liu Liang and others, Hua Yan and Hu Zhiang uncovered a large number of members of the Spirit Absorbing Cult. Due to the large number of people, Hua Yan had to enter her spatial dimension to refine poisons and antidotes.

The reason so many people were captured was because the higher the rank, the more resources they controlled. In the end, they even managed to control five inspectors and one vice-leader.

Hua Yan wanted to find the leader through this vice leader, but the leader of the Spirit Absorbing Cult was a mystery. No one had ever seen him, not even the vice leader who was closest to the center of power. This made Hua Yan look at this leader with new respect.

Hua Yan was very happy to have made such a great achievement in just over a month.

Hu Zhiang also witnessed a Hua Yan who was different from his previous life. This girl had become mysterious, and there were many things he couldn't figure out. However, he didn't dwell on it. No matter what, as long as she was his girl, that was enough. He didn't want to know her secrets; he only wanted to help her achieve her goals.

Liu Liang is now acquainted with Hu Zhiang, someone he had never met in his previous life. However, Hu Zhiang is both pleased and jealous of Liu Liang's loyalty to Hua Yan.

I'm happy that this girl's personal charm is still dazzling, but I'm also jealous that I'm not her only follower.

Liu Liang also had a very good impression of Hu Zhi'ang. Whether in terms of combat skills or problem-solving abilities, Hu Zhi'ang far surpassed him, and Liu Liang felt a slight admiration for him. Hearing that Hu Zhi'ang was studying at the National Defense University, Liu Liang was even more envious. Although he and An Xin had been in the military for a long time, they hadn't received systematic training, which was their weakness.

Hua Yan subtly indicated that An Xin and Liu Liang's future business dealings would be discussed with Hu Zhiang, and that she would gradually delegate authority to him.

Liu Liang didn't react much, because he had also seen Hu Zhiang's abilities during this time. Although he was young, he was calm and experienced in handling matters, much better than them. He wouldn't say he was completely convinced, but he had no objections either.

They can't go to J country anymore; school is about to start, and Hua Yan and Hu Zhiang have to go back to China.

During their trip to Country A, Hua Yan and her team made a considerable haul, directly identifying a near-top figure in the Spirit Absorption Cult.

Hua Yan assigned Liu Liang the task of monitoring the movements of the A country's government, continuing to spy on the activities of the Spirit Absorbing Cult, and digging deep to uncover the big fish within.

Many members of the Soul Absorbing Cult work in government departments, which makes it easier for Hua Yan and her team to investigate the A country government's intention to overthrow China.

Everything is proceeding smoothly.

Ronghua's real estate company has already set off to enter Country J. Because it is operating under the guise of Country A, it has received special attention and many preferential policies in Country J.

However, Ronghua was unaware that Huayan had come to Country A, and he always reported his work to Huayan by phone.

Hua Yan didn't dare say that the main reason she came to Country A was that the matter of the Soul Absorbing Cult was more important than anything else, and could not be ignored or interfered with in any way.

Ronghua was unaware that Huayan had been by his side until she returned to China.

Taiji hadn't seen Huayan for over a month, and the only way he could ease his longing was by phone. So when he learned that Huayan was returning to China, Taiji came to the airport early to pick her up.

Haha! Something big is about to happen!

When Taiji saw Huayan, he was excited, but when he saw the man holding Huayan's hand, Taiji's heart skipped a beat.

"Isn't this Hu Xintu?!" Taiji immediately recognized Hu Zhiang's identity.

Hu Xintu was Hu Zhiang's name in his previous life, a name given to him by Hua Yan, marking the beginning of a new journey.

As men, Taiji knew from his past life that Hu Xintu's feelings for Hua Yan were unusual. However, Hu Xintu showed more concern and care for Hua Yan, and Taiji had seen his affection and doting behavior, but there was nothing that crossed the line, so Taiji could only turn a blind eye.

Hu Zhiang, as always, held Hua Yan's hand, his affection and protectiveness overflowing. But when he saw Hua Yan waving to Taiji, Hu Zhiang froze for a moment. This child...she seemed familiar, she looked a bit like...

Hu Zhiang searched his memory quickly and finally found it. At that moment, Hua Yan also called out:

"Brother Taiji, I miss you so much."

Hua Yan was preparing a backup plan, because she had already sensed that Taiji had a problem with her over the phone, so in order to quell his anger, she had no choice but to act cute and charming.

Breaking free from Hu Zhiang's grasp, Hua Yan ran towards Taiji. It looked a bit affected, but what could she do? She felt guilty.

All of Taeji's previous complaints vanished the moment he saw Huayan. Why not cherish every moment together? Why hold a grudge? This was Taeji's truest thought.

"Yan'er!"

Taiji opened his arms and hugged Huayan tightly.

Haha! I wasn't this bold before, and I was more reserved in expressing myself. Today, I guess I was provoked and wanted to be unrestrained for once.

Hua Yan didn't react much and immediately threw herself into Taiji's arms.

Taiji's lips curled into a smile, his gaze casually glancing at Hu Zhiang, his intention to assert his dominance couldn't be clearer. However, he pretended not to know Hu Zhiang for now, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain his actions. After all, this was the first time these two had ever met in their lives.

Hu Zhiang didn't think that Taiji recognized him; he simply thought that Taiji was jealous because he had just held Hua Yan's hand and Taiji's expression hadn't been pleasant.

Haha! So young and already knows how to be jealous, does he even know what feelings are? You little brat.

Hu Zhiang was somewhat speechless; Taiji, at his age, wasn't even worthy of being his rival in love. However, he was also a little nervous, not expecting that Taiji already knew Hua Yan.