One person: A fusion of Kizaru, the king of the trash-talking gang.

"You're saying Master doesn't trust me? But I..."

"Are you trying to say that you cultivate diligently, abide by the sect rules, respect your teachers, and have never done anything out of line?" Jiang Bailan interrupted Zhang Lingyu's explanation, sneering.

Ignoring the other person's attitude, Zhang Lingyu answered seriously, "That's right."

"So, my dear Ayu Zhenren, have you ever considered whether this is what you want, or whether you want others to see you this way?"

Zhang Lingyu: "..."

Jiang Bailan's question stumped Zhang Lingyu.

He couldn't tell for a moment whether he wanted to be this way or whether he wanted others to see him this way.

In just a short while, Zhang Lingyu had his answer. Besides being genuinely willing to do so, he also wanted others to see him as a high-achieving disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion, so as not to bring shame to the mansion or his master.

Seeing Zhang Lingyu's expression, Jiang Bailan knew that the other party already had an answer, so he continued, "Ayu, think more about your senior brothers, think about what they are like. Sometimes, caring too much about what others think is not a good thing."

Brothers...

Zhang Lingyu thought of his senior brothers; some were carefree, some were lazy and slacking off, and some were often scolded by their master...

Jiang Bailan patted Zhang Lingyu on the shoulder, feeling that her words had deeply touched the other's soul, so she added, "It's okay if you can't figure it out. Your master said that if you can't change this habit, you don't need to go back to Longhu Mountain."

"what!"

Zhang Lingyu grabbed Jiang Bailan's shoulder in a flash.

Obviously.

These words struck a nerve with him.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"More real than pearls!"

"Jiang Bailan, why are you willing to help me?"

Upon learning this news, Zhang Lingyu felt that this was not in line with the other person's character. Helping him for free, was this still the Jiang Bailan he knew?

"Ayu, you're being too polite. What kind of relationship do we have? If I don't help you, who will?" Jiang Bailan chuckled and turned to walk out of the alley.

Staring at the departing figure, Zhang Lingyu hesitated for a moment before finally managing to squeeze out a sentence: "Jiang Bailan, I misunderstood you before. You're a good person!"

江白澜：“(?0?7?6?1w?6?1?0?7)？？？”

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The next day, early in the morning.

Inside a rented room in Tianjin, Jiang Bailan, fast asleep under a thick quilt with the air conditioning set to 18 degrees Celsius, was listening to Lu Jin's favorite tune playing on her phone.

Snowflakes are falling... the north wind is howling...

After the call connected, Zhao Fangxu's voice came through, telling Jiang Bailan that she could take up her post in South China.

"Hmm" said.

Jiang Bailan turned over and continued sleeping.

Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Zhao Fangxu called Xu San and the others who had accompanied Jiang Bailan to the South China region, and gave Xu San some special instructions over the phone.

In short, it's all about doing the work and enjoying the benefits.

Time passed slowly, and when Jiang Bailan stretched and sat up from the bed, she saw Xu San and Feng Shayan on the sofa in the small living room.

"You're finally awake. I thought you were going to sleep until tomorrow," Feng Shayan said, rolling her eyes at Jiang Bailan.

Looking at Xu San, who was dressed in a suit and tie, Jiang Bailan asked, "Third Brother, are you coming to South China with me too?"

"Hmm!" Xu San adjusted his glasses. "Chairman Zhao asked me to go and assist you."

Jiang Bailan glanced at the three people in the room and nodded. As long as Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, those two big troublemakers, didn't go to South China, it would be fine. After washing up, she headed to the airport.

Before leaving, Jiang Bailan called Xu Si to say goodbye, but no one answered.

At this moment, at the North China branch of Nadutong, Xu Si looked at the empty office and then at the phone in his hand, wondering what kind of situation this was.

Xu San, Feng Baobao, Zhang Chulan...

All of his capable subordinates were transferred away, leaving Xu Si confused as to whether Jiang Bailan was going to take up a post in South China or he, Xu Si, was coming to take up a post in North China.

After hanging up the phone (which went unanswered), Jiang Bailan and the others boarded a plane and flew directly towards South China.

Several hours later, outside Guangzhou Airport, Liao Zhong, who was driving a black SUV, had been waiting for a long time. After picking up the group, he drove straight to the South China branch of Nadutong.

The atmosphere inside the car was relatively quiet throughout the journey.

Liao Zhong didn't verbally thank Jiang Bailan for saving him and Chen Duo. Rather than expressing his gratitude verbally, he planned to show his sincerity through concrete actions.

And what about Jiang Bailan?

Looking at those long, white legs on the roadside, I couldn't help but think that Guangzhou, with its coastal city, is more suitable for enjoying life!

Upon noticing Jiang Bailan staring intently out the window, Zhang Lingyu looked over as well, only to find a few scantily clad female benefactors, leaving him puzzled.

Could it be that some Quanxing demons are hiding here, plotting to cause trouble?

Otherwise, why would Jiang Bailan have such a solemn expression?

So Zhang Lingyu also focused his attention, staring intently at these scantily clad female benefactors, trying his best to memorize their appearances so that he could accurately find them when necessary.

After all, whether he can return to Longhu Mountain depends on Jiang Bailan's help.

Xu San: "..."

Wind and Sand Swallow: "..."

It's one thing for Jiang Bailan to stare at girls' thighs; everyone's used to his personality. But what's wrong with Zhang Lingyu?

Does he want to become the next Jiang Bailan?

"Have you decided?"

Just as Zhang Lingyu was trying her best to remember the owners of each pair of long, white legs, Jiang Bailan's voice came from the side.

"Okay."

Zhang Lingyu answered in a very serious manner.

Jiang Bailan: "..."

Upon discovering that Zhang Lingyu was so honest and had lost all of his former shyness, Jiang Bailan assumed that Zhang Lingyu had suddenly come to his senses and wanted to change his personality as soon as possible.

So Jiang Bailan asked, "Then... shall we go find them and have some fun tonight?"

Xu San: "..."

Wind and Sand Swallow: "..."

Liao Zhong: "..."

The three people beside them twitched at the corners of their mouths, thinking to themselves that only Jiang Bailan would be capable of taking the otherworldly Zhang Lingyu to a foot massage.

Zhang Lingyu: "So fast?"

“Indeed, it’s a bit fast. Well… how about we wait a bit?” Jiang Bailan stroked his chin, thinking that Zhang Lingyu’s reaction was reasonable. After all, no matter which man it was, he would feel a little embarrassed to take the initiative in such a place for the first time.

This is human nature.

Seeing Jiang Bailan's reaction, Zhang Lingyu hesitated for a moment, but thinking of the evil deeds the Quanxing demons would do next, she refused, saying, "No, this kind of thing should be done as soon as possible. Let's go find them tonight!"

Hearing Zhang Lingyu's bold words, Jiang Bailan was stunned for a moment, then said with a hint of apology, "Ayu, I misjudged you before."

Xu San and the others remained silent.

They felt that they had discovered the truth behind Zhang Lingyu's expulsion from Longhu Mountain.

Especially since even a high-ranking disciple of Longhu Mountain like Master Lingyu wanted to go to that kind of place, she felt it was normal for Jiang Bailan to like going there.

Maybe... it really is just a foot massage?