Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

Xiao Hongyun sat alone in the next private room, holding a folding fan in one hand and rhythmically tapping his palm. He calmly closed his eyes and manipulated quicksand to eavesdrop on the scene and sounds next door. All five of his trusted subordinates from the Demon Suppression Division were under his control inside and outside Huaichun Tower.

He wasn't in a hurry to arrest them, because he had everything under control. Li Xiangsi, Big Beard, and Little Stick would definitely return to their hideout after they finished their business. Once they returned, he could wipe out the foreign thieves in one fell swoop and completely eliminate this hidden danger.

That night, Li Xiangsi fawned over Cai Nianxiong, drinking cup after cup of wine. When he couldn't keep up, he took over with Big Beard and Little Stick, making Cai Nianxiong very happy. With the stunning beauty Ma Ruyi by his side, he was showered with sweet words and intoxicating flattery. The atmosphere quickly heated up, and soon Cai Nianxiong, driven by lust and alcohol, began to boast without restraint.

Cai Nianxiong hiccuped, his face flushed, and drunkenly put his arm around Li Xiangsi's shoulder, saying, "Little brother, it's your first time doing building materials business in Jianta, you don't know the rules, it's okay, I forgive you. Practice makes perfect, if you need anything in the future, just mention my name, it'll work."

Li Xiangsi, under the influence of alcohol, was in a daze: "Does Lord Cai have such great power?"

Cai Nianxiong: "Young brother, I can't help but say you're ignorant. Do you even know who my father is?"

Li Xiangsi was so drunk she was about to vomit, and said weakly, "Lord Cai, may I ask who your father is...?"

Cai Nianxiong laughed heartily, stood up proudly, put his hands on his hips, and said with his head held high, "My father is Cai Guozhong!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangsi was instantly startled, sobering up considerably: "What? Cai Guozhong, is that Hellboy Cai Guozhong?"

Upon seeing Li Xiangsi's reaction, Cai Nianxiong was immediately satisfied: "Hmm, it seems you've heard of my father's reputation."

Li Xiangsi asked with a hint of doubt, "Are you really Cai Guozhong's son?"

Ma Ruyi said with a smile, "Manager Li, this is Cai Nianxiong, the genuine son of a baron. He is the only one of his kind here, there are no other branches."

Li Xiangsi's eyes flickered, a plan forming in her mind. On the surface, she became even more enthusiastic, forcing herself to raise her wine cup despite her drunkenness: "I was blind to your greatness. I didn't know that Lord Cai was the son of a baron. No wonder you are so brave and extraordinary. Like father, like son. I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

"Sure, sure, hahaha..." Cai Nianxiong laughed heartily, quite pleased with himself, because his father, Cai Guozhong, was indeed powerful. Although everyone knew that Cai Guozhong was a puppet supported by the Sword Tower, even a puppet was not someone anyone could mess with.

After all, Cai Guozhong commanded a well-organized puppet army with as many as 10,000 elite soldiers under his command. Moreover, after years of war, most of the remaining soldiers were seasoned veterans who had fought many battles. He was a true warlord who held military power.

The Cai family, mother and son, resided in Jianta only as a countermeasure to prevent Cai Guozhong from losing control.

In order to allow Cai Guozhong to fight on the front lines with peace of mind, the Jianta government also treated Cai Guozhong and his mother very well.

Everything was arranged for Cai Nianxiong's food, clothing, housing, transportation, and even his bright future. Otherwise, what qualifications would Cai Nianxiong have to be a lowly clerk in the Changping Division? Such a lucrative position would be filled immediately by internal staff whenever there was a vacancy, leaving no room for outsiders.

Ultimately, it was because Cai Guozhong, his father, was very capable that his only son, Cai Nianxiong, was able to enjoy a life of luxury and benefit from the legacy of his father, starting from a height that others could never reach in their entire lives.

The banquet lasted until the wee hours of the morning. Cai Nianxiong was so drunk that he could barely stand. Li Xiangsi and Ma Ruyi had to support him by one arm and drag him downstairs. When they reached the main entrance of Huaichun Tower, a carriage reserved for the Cai family was already waiting. Accompanying them were several guards of the Shisha Realm, all of whom were veteran soldiers recalled by Cai Guozhong and were extremely loyal to the Cai family.

Besides performing his official duties, Cai Nianxiong spent his spare time with his bodyguards almost everywhere he went, fulfilling his responsibilities and remaining loyal to his duties.

"Drink, keep drinking, Miss Ma, drink~~~" Cai Nianxiong was helped into the carriage by two guards and slowly drove away.

Li Xiangsi clasped his hands in thanks: "Miss Ma, thank you so much for your introduction today. It was through your help that I was able to meet Lord Cai and successfully collect the payment."

Ma Ruyi's face flushed slightly, but she remained clear-headed. She smiled and bowed in return, saying, "Manager Li, you're too kind. You pay me and I do the work. You're the boss and I'm working for you. There's no need for thanks. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to come to me again. As long as the money is right, everything is negotiable."

At this moment, the white wolf drove the carriage to the entrance of Huaichun Tower.

Seeing this, Ma Ruyi bowed to Li Xiangsi and said, "Manager Li, it's late, and I've had a bit too much to drink tonight. I'm really not able to keep you company any longer. Please allow me to take my leave."

Li Xiangsi quickly extended her hands in a fist salute: "Miss Ruyi, please make yourself at home."

Ma Ruyi nodded and smiled, then, with the help of the white wolf, boarded the luxurious carriage, turned it around, and drove away.

Li Xiangsi stood at the entrance of Huaichun Tower, with Xiao Bangchui and Da Huzi standing behind her.

Little Stick: "Boss, this guy surnamed Cai is a real scoundrel. He could have just robbed us, but he gave us a broken Pixiu instead. He's really shady."

The bearded man said, "He really is too dark-skinned. I wanted to punch him at the dinner table just now. His arrogant attitude was really asking for a beating."

"Stop talking, let's get down to business." Li Xiangsi turned her head and looked around, then chased after the direction Cai Nianxiong had left in his car.

Little Stick and Big Beard exchanged a glance and quickly followed, wondering what important business they had to attend to.

The three of them quickly chased after Cai Nianxiong, talking as they walked.

Li Xiangsi said, "We are very lucky today. Even God is on our side. I never expected that he was Cai Guozhong's son, Cai Nianxiong. Tonight is a rare opportunity. If we can seize the chance to capture him and secretly take him away from the Sword Tower without anyone noticing, it will be a great achievement."

The bearded man said, "Boss, we haven't accomplished anything significant yet. At this sensitive time, wouldn't it be troublesome to provoke Cai Nianxiong again?"

Little Stick said, "Boss, Cai Nianxiong is a key target. If he goes missing, it will definitely alarm the higher-ups of Sword Tower. It's impossible for us to take Cai Nianxiong away from under Sword Tower's nose. We might even make things worse and attract the attention of the higher-ups, which could ruin our current plans."

Big Beard: "Boss, think twice before you act. Don't act impulsively. Our mission is more important. Don't be greedy for credit and rush ahead."

Li Xiangsi remained unmoved, because he had his own ideas and rhythm: "Shut up, my mind is made up, just obey my orders."