Hua Qingmeng suggested that they get in the car and talk about it later.

On the way, Qiao Lin recounted in detail what had happened that day.

Hua Qingmeng frowned slightly, and after a long while, she said, "This thing should be more powerful than the necklace from last time. There should be a complete spirit inside."

"A complete? A spirit?" Ye Xinghe's eyebrows furrowed, and she stared wide-eyed at Hua Qingmeng. "You mean, the things in Jiang Yan's shop are people?"

"I suppose so. But it's just a very, very small person." Hua Qingmeng's expression was serious, his silver-gray phoenix eyes deep and cold. "This thing must be dealt with as soon as possible. If it's not handled properly or if it gets into the market, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Ye Xinghe paused for a moment, then slowly said, "But Jiang Yan's shop has been sealed off. There are seals on the outside, so we can't go in now."

Lin Hao tilted his head and looked back, nonchalantly saying, "The seal is easy! Just peel it off. Picking the lock is even simpler, right, Chuan'er?"

Ye Xinghe was deeply worried. She was not only wary of the thing's power, but also worried that their operation might not go smoothly and they would be discovered.

Jiang Yan, Chu Mofan, and Zheng Juan are all connected to the Siamese supernatural entities, but what is their relationship? Who else is their accomplice? How much was Second Uncle Ye Mingqi involved? This series of events deeply worried Ye Xinghe.

"Should we ask Ajarn to handle this matter? Wouldn't that be too high-profile?"

“No need to invite him. We’ll go in and take it, then mail it to Siam and let Ajarn handle it.” Hua Qingmeng looked up at Ye Xinghe, his voice low. “Now, let’s send you home first. We’ll act tonight, just in case things get complicated.”

"Xinghe, you'd better keep Qiaolin by your side from now on. It's too dangerous for him to go out alone."

Ye Xinghe nodded. After today's close call, she also planned to tell Grandpa Dai that she wanted to keep Qiao Lin by her side. His courage in stepping forward and risking his life to save her had deeply moved Ye Xinghe.

At this moment, Qiao Lin spoke up and instructed, "Second Master, be careful tonight. That thing is on the wooden shelf under the air conditioner in the VIP room. It smells very good, so it's best to wear a mask and not linger too long."

Ye Xinghe suddenly recalled the scene of Hua Qingmeng appearing on the balcony covered in blood that night, and her heart trembled. She took off the amulet and placed it in Hua Qingmeng's hand, "Wear this tonight."

Hua Qingmeng looked at the small red pouch in her hand, as if she could still feel Ye Xinghe's body temperature from it, and a trace of warmth flashed in her eyes.

“I don’t need it.” Hua Qingmeng handed her her hand. “You seem to need this more.”

“I have Qiao Lin! You can take it tonight.” Ye Xinghe pushed his hand back and added, “Remember to return it to me when you’re done.”

Ye Xinghe kept staring at him until Hua Qingmeng put the purse around his neck before turning her head away.

Upon arriving at the Ye family villa, before getting out of the car, Ye Xinghe reminded everyone to be careful during the night's activities. She then gave Hua Qingmeng a deep look before turning and leaving.

Hua Qingmeng watched Ye Xinghe's retreating figure, a smile playing on his lips, his deep eyes gleaming with joy. He opened WeChat and slowly typed out a line: "I'll tell you after the operation is over."

Then, he reverted to his usual aloof and dignified demeanor, and calmly ordered: "Tonight's operation. Lin Hao's gate, Gu Chuan unlocks it, we go in and finish this quickly."

"Lin Hao, contact the airport and Ajarn right now. Once we get that thing, send it away tonight."

The three of them prepared some more things, and by the time they arrived at Wanmao City, it was nearly midnight.

There are four people on duty at the mall at night. Two people rest first, and then the other two people rest after four hours.

Lin Hao walked into the duty room and chatted enthusiastically with the security guards. "Brother, I wanted to ask if you're still hiring security guards here?" As he spoke, he took out cigarettes from his pocket and offered them to the two men. "I came from out of town to work, and I'd like to find another job tonight to supplement my family's income."

Hua Qingmeng and Gu Chuan, pressed against the wall, slipped inside while the three were chatting animatedly.

The two arrived at the second floor of the mall, where Hua Qingmeng lit a candle the size of a lipstick. A wisp of smoke slowly rose and then quickly drifted to the right front.

The two followed the wisp of smoke to the entrance of Jiang Yan's shop. Gu Chuan observed for a moment, then took out his lock-picking tools—two wires with right-angle hooks at the ends—and quickly opened the door.

The two turned on their flashlights, found the VIP room, and as soon as they opened the door, a wonderful fragrance wafted out.

Hua Qingmeng quickly found the item on the wooden shelf.

It was a purplish-red square wooden box, covered with incantations to imprison evil spirits. Opening the box, just as he had imagined, he found a small, palm-sized evil spirit, a Kumanthong.

Hua Qingmeng wrapped the contents in red cloth and placed them in a pre-prepared wooden box. He then put a fake Kumanthong (a type of Thai spirit doll) inside and put it back in its original position.

The door was closed and locked; the operation was flawless.

When the two came out, Lin Hao was still chatting happily with the two security guards.

Hua Qingmeng returned to her car and called Lin Hao, saying, "Operation complete."

All they heard was Lin Hao shouting from the other end, "What's wrong, honey? Does your stomach hurt? Are you going into labor? Hang in there! I'm coming back right now!"

Lin Hao got into the car, and the three of them headed straight for the airport.

Hua Qingmeng sent Ye Xinghe a message to let her know that everything was alright: "The things have been delivered, and everything went smoothly."

Less than a minute later, a yellow star avatar replied: "Okay, goodnight."

The next morning, Ye Xinghe came to the guest room and first asked Qiao Lin for his opinion. "Qiao Lin, coming with me won't be as comfortable as it was in Qiandao Lake, and it might even be very dangerous. But I will definitely not treat you unfairly; your salary will be a hundred times what you are now. It's up to you to choose."

Without the slightest hesitation, Qiao Lin smiled, revealing a row of small white teeth, "I choose to make money."

Ye Xinghe originally wanted to take Qiao Lin to visit Grandpa Dai and talk to him in person. However, the old man was not currently in China, so she had to explain the situation over the phone first.

The two went downstairs for breakfast, and Ye Xinghe told her parents that she and Qiao Lin would be moving to Jianglanyuan afterward.

Ye's mother was reluctant to let her daughter leave her side, and said softly, "This house is so big, you and Qiao Lin can live here comfortably."

After much persuasion from Ye Xinghe, Ye's mother reluctantly agreed that she must stay at home for half a month each month and stay at Jianglan Garden, and she must inform the family beforehand.

Before breakfast ended, Ye's father suggested that they go to the old house for dinner that evening and talk to his grandfather about the e-commerce company.

Ye Xinghe had the same idea and readily agreed.

She had to find out the truth about her second uncle.

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