It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"How could it be just because of this? There must be a special reason behind it. Although we are both leaders on the surface, there is still a gap between us. You should be able to guess this."

"Because of the issues with the authorities, we can't openly suspect each other internally, as this might cause unrest on the official side. On the other hand, no one wants to fall out with their brothers, right? So if I can clarify this matter, helping you gain their trust will naturally be no problem. I still have some say."

It's hard to imagine the word "brother" coming from someone like Brother Wang. Is this what they call loyalty? Bai Lin understood. It's understandable that his eyes looked so desolate. After all, it was a friend he once trusted who had done this. He must be not only sad, but also angry.

Bai Lin was silent for a moment, then turned his gaze back to Brother Wang and replied,

"Mr. Wang... if I have enough information, I think I can resolve this issue. However, I would prefer that you make the decision yourself."

"After someone passes away, some things really become a knot in your heart. The kind that can't be untied."

Bai Lin's tone revealed a unique charm, as if carrying a deep meaning. On the other hand, Brother Wang seemed a little impatient. He slammed his hands on the table and said loudly to Bai Lin,

"How can I make a decision? Even if he did something worse than an animal, isn't this the only way to deal with it? What reason could allow someone to cross the boundaries of humanity?"

"..." Bai Lin looked at the somewhat manic Wang Ge indifferently, then revealed a trace of pity in her eyes. She stood up and walked straight out the door.

"Whatever you think. But if possible, it would be better for you to come and see the man you mentioned one last time."

The door creaked shut, but the hole in the damaged wooden wall remained. Brother Wang was still staring at the wall, lost in thought, wondering what he was thinking.

-

"Well, I couldn't really see what was going on inside from outside. The guards at the door were pretty tight. Although I made a little detour to the inner courtyard, I didn't get inside."

Fei'er asked Bai Lin with concern. It seems that she has changed a little from the initial cold exterior and warm heart. Bai Lin smiled confidently and said to Fei'er,

"Don't worry, I'm not hurt at all. But the house isn't anything you expected, so there's nothing serious wrong with it."

Having said that, Bai Lin glanced at the parchment booklet tucked between his arms and continued,

"But...it's not completely fruitless."

Speed ​​is of the essence in war. The notebook filled with notes didn't actually contain much useful information, nor was it difficult to find. Bai Lin quickly captured all the information on it and then headed to the next location.

Judging from the previous battle, Bai Lin had indeed not prepared anything. A direct attack at this point wasn't a radical move, but rather a decision made after weighing their strength. After a long detour, the two arrived at another house in the dusk light.

This was the border between Qianhong and the neighboring area. Even the number of houses seemed to be much smaller, not a place with a distinct Qianhong atmosphere. According to the address, Bai Lin and the others were heading to a small courtyard.

"Who are you? Why are you dressed so furtively? What do you do?"

As soon as he approached the guards, after they issued the stop order, he said this. It sounded quite like a decent person with strict control. Bai Lin quickly replied,

"I'm here on orders from my brother Wang for something. If it's inconvenient to let you go directly, you might as well go up and inform him."

When the guard heard the word "Brother Wang", his eyes narrowed, his face became serious, and he raised his weapon and said,

"Brother Wang? What a good cover! Did you know that this place is Brother Wang's residence? If you want to deceive people, you should make it clear what the name is. This is your last chance, get out of here!"

Bai Lin was stunned for a moment, feeling embarrassed by the guard and not knowing what to say. At this moment, a thin man with greasy hair and wearing a white suit appeared from inside.

"Well, don't be so impatient. After all, they are guests, and this would be quite rude of us. Since you two have something to discuss with me, please come inside and discuss it in detail."

Bai Lin was stunned again. Clearly, there had been a huge difference in their conversation just now, yet he actually dared to let us in directly? What on earth was going on?

Chapter 378 Rough Surface

This small mansion also had two floors, but it wasn't a fake two-story structure, it was a real two-story structure.

Bai Lin, following the man in the white suit up to the second floor, also surveyed the interior of this room. Compared to Brother Wang's room, the decor here was much simpler, but clean. However, such a large space was rarely divided, and there were surprisingly few ornaments. Only the bright windows lit up, giving it a somewhat desolate feel.

Similarly, he also has some younger brothers who are keeping watch on his side, but they are dressed more casually.

"And since you two mentioned Brother Wang, you must be from the organization. Could you please take off your masks? I can guarantee absolute safety here."

The man in the suit appeared very polite. He asked the two of them tentatively, his expression and face exuding a sense of elegance. It was only because of his overly thin figure that he looked a little bleak.

Bai Lin was naturally quite confused. Organization? Isn't Brother Wang that person? After mentioning this person's name, why would he be considered as someone sent by the organization? However, what she cared about more was what this man mentioned.

"Oh, no problem. I don't think there's any need to hide anything. But my companion doesn't like to show his true face. I hope you don't mind."

As he spoke, Bai Lin naturally pulled down his mask and lowered his hood. Fei'er, on the other hand, remained silent and didn't make any expression.

Then, Bai Lin continued to ask,

"But you're wearing a suit, and you're clearly a Qianhong. That's really rare."

The man smiled awkwardly and said,

"After all, this place is at the border, so wearing this outfit should be more convenient. If you have any questions, just ask me directly. There's no need to beat around the bush. I'm also very aware of the organization's recent suspicions about me."

Oh? So he came prepared. This guy was so proactive in bringing this up, so he must have already prepared a way to deal with it, right? A hint of solemnity flashed in Bai Lin's eyes as he continued to study the man.

The man's white suit was shimmering on the surface, but even with Bai Lin's eyesight, a closer look revealed the slightly rough material, suggesting a lack of care. This suit also echoed the somewhat cold and austere style of the residence. While clearly elegant in design, it exuded a sense of travel.

Furthermore, Bai Lin personally believed that Qian Hong, with her immense strength, should be wearing traditional clothing even in the borderlands. This was also a strange point. Furthermore, the man's face looked a bit too thin, even weathered.

This doesn't seem like the demeanor of a leader. Even if you're busy, you should pack your bags before entertaining guests, right?

"You are so direct. Well, I won't be polite either."

Thinking of this, Bai Lin slowly took out the notebook from her arms, slapped it on the table in front of her, and quickly turned to the pages marked by Brother Wang. The man's face changed slightly, but he seemed to have expected it, and showed an expression of feigned surprise.

"Is this... the receipt for our organization's expenses and income for this month? Is there anything wrong?"

Bai Lin stood up with a serious expression. Her dark face and forward-pressing posture also made her tone sound more pressured.

"There's no point playing dumb with me. I understand your current financial situation isn't great, so what's going on with this vase involved in this luxury goods trade? I hope you can give me a perfect explanation."

The man sat upright, but he did not show any sign of panic. He just lit a cigarette for himself, then sat back in his chair.

"No matter how poor you are, you can't let your wife suffer. It was my wife's birthday a while ago, and I just bought her a gift like this. What's the problem?"

Seeing the other party's stubbornness, Bai Lin frowned again and continued to put pressure on him.

"You don't seem to understand your own position. You should know what I meant by asking you to come to you. If you want to feel better, you'd better explain it to me quickly!"

With Bai Lin, a man who had killed countless enemies, deliberately exerting such pressure, most people would probably feel like they were staring into the eyes of a wild lion or tiger, either running away or falling to their knees in fear. However, the other party was a man of some skill after all, and he continued to speak despite the pressure.

"You're the one who's mistaken, you beautiful lady with delicate skin. You're an outsider, so you're probably still inexperienced. If you cross the line..."

"I'm afraid you'll suffer a lot, huh?"

A hint of contempt and defiance drifted through the man's eyes. Neither side mentioned the word "Le Tianxiang," but each side had already made their words completely clear. Bai Lin stared at the man for a few seconds, then slowly sat down, seemingly unfazed by the man's provocation.

Seeing Bai Lin sitting down directly, the man secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He took a deep puff of cigarette and continued to return to his original state and said,

"So, is there anything else this lady wants to talk to me about? I can't entertain you for too long..."

"Really... worse than an animal."

Bai Lin said this in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, but it was resounding in this empty two-story house. Everyone present heard every word she said very clearly. The man's hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly. He couldn't believe it and wanted to confirm it again.

"What did you just say..."

"I say, it's really worse than beasts!"

Bai Lin, with a voice that was almost a roar, set off a wave of confrontation. Her face suddenly became extremely ferocious. Although she was still sitting there, the man had already dropped the cigarette in his hand in fear and could only watch Bai Lin continue to perform.

Her angry expression was like that of a Shura statue, terrifying and frightening. Although the surrounding brothers sensed the ominous aura, no one dared to approach her.

"I don't know how you distributed your hidden goods to the people around you. But if you do this to increase potential users and continue to spread the word, you are simply a pest to Qianhong. No, you are a pest to all of humanity!"

Bai Lin pointed his finger at the man in front of him who was standing there with his mouth wide open and in a daze, and attacked him without reservation, accusing him of his crimes.

Chapter 379 It’s nice to have a partner

On the way here just now, Fei'er had already checked all the information on this street and informed Bai Lin. So Bai Lin dared to directly intimidate the man in the suit like this, even making it so realistic that it seemed as if he was really angry.

In fact, she was somewhat angry, but her main purpose was to force the other party to confess.

"…If you don't have any evidence, you're making a false accusation!"

After catching his breath, the man in the suit, though startled by Bai Lin's choke, quickly regained his focus. Even with cold sweat pouring down his forehead, he refused to give in and spoke with a pitiful bluff.

On Bai Lin's side, he took a breath first, then fiercely took out a large wooden box from his arms and slammed it on the table.

"I've already intercepted all of your traded items. I wouldn't target someone like this without solid evidence. Please at least be as respectable as your suit and confess your guilt honestly."

Bai Lin lowered her head and used a softer tone to persuade the other party to finally give in. She did not look the man in the eye, but instead spoke with some pity. This pity, for some reason, made the man very excited.

"You are an outsider, what do you know? Do you know that this is destroying my livelihood?"

The man in the suit seemed to have gone mad, hammering his hands on the table, and like a madman, he used all his strength to throw the wooden box to the ground around him, smashing it to pieces. With a ferocious look on his face, he continued,

"Even though I've held this position, I can only afford to take care of my mother's illness. In this time of crisis, even my daughter's hand was cut off, and I'm being held back from seeking revenge! How can I possibly live in peace like this? If I don't raise some funds, how can I support my family?"

As he spoke, tears began to flow from the corners of his eyes. It was obvious that everything he expressed was true, whether it was his crying voice or his drooping eyelids, there was no falsehood at all. He continued angrily,

"Those things, like Rakuten incense, I hate them too. What's so good about them? But people still want to smoke them! Even if I don't sell them, someone else will. It's all about the people who smoke them! I'm just doing business!"

Bai Lin just sat there calmly, her eyes watching the man in the suit with indifference, as if she was looking at a corpse. She sighed, lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, and said,

"Your family's hardship is no excuse for you to commit a crime. The cost of contracting this disease is no less than your mother's illness. What's more..."

"Your daughter was attacked because of this incident, right? No matter how you justify your actions, you are undoubtedly transferring the tragedy that happened to you onto others!"

Just by sitting there, Bai Lin's harsh tone had already impacted the man's heart more than the intimidation she had just given him. There was nothing wrong with what she said. Even if she had deceived him, she still couldn't deceive the bottom line of human morality.

This is my last chance to repent. Bai Lin thought as she watched the fireworks fade from her lips bit by bit. Harmful gases filled her chest, even more so in this strange environment.

The setting sun was slanting down, fireworks were everywhere, and the shadows of people were naturally everywhere. Finally, the man in white stopped sobbing and trembling, and said something in a low voice,

"Let's do it."

With a loud explosion, the entire building instantly resounded. Bai Lin's eyes fixed, and she stood up without a shred of fear. Even amidst the earthquake-like tremors, she remained upright.

"I'll trouble you at the door."

"Yeah." Fei'er answered obediently.

The next moment, Bai Lin was in front of the man, grabbed his collar, and used the unstable ground as leverage to dash forward, smashing through the wall and landing on the first floor. He dodged amidst the collapsing rubble, but never forgot to protect the man beneath him.

Finally, everything settled. As if completely unprepared, the man opened his eyes in disbelief. Even with Bai Lin's best efforts to protect himself, an ordinary person's body would have suffered considerable damage in such an environment. After all, he seemed to have planted a number of explosives in the building, probably as a last resort.

"Why...save..."

Even though he had survived a disaster, Bai Lin still didn't let the man finish his words. She pointed behind herself and said,

"Because I shouldn't be the one to witness your final moment."

As he spoke, a man came over. He had a stern face, and even though he had only just met Bai Lin, his eyes were already filled with complexity. But what was contained in them was more gratitude. He crouched down and looked at the embarrassed man in a suit on the ground.

"You all right, bro?"

The man's face suddenly became angry, his cheeks flushed, and he lay on the ground with great effort, struggling and speaking hurriedly,

"me!"

Brother Wang sighed and said to the man in the suit,

"It's okay, everything will be fine. I never thought a simple trust crisis would lead to such a big crisis. I never expected that the matter between you and me would need to be mediated by an outsider."

At this point, Brother Wang glanced at Bai Lin. At that moment, Bai Lin was folding his hands into his pockets, gazing up at the blood-stained sky. The poignant sunset glow was gradually fading into darkness, making the bleak ruins even more alluring, imbued with the tranquility of post-destruction peace.

It is destroyed, but people are still alive, and this is good. Who can say that the birth of ruins is not a kind of rebirth?

The evening breeze gently blew the ends of Bai Lin's hair. She still didn't know what she was looking at. Perhaps she was just watching the story of the two brothers on the ground who cherished each other. Brother Wang turned his head, laughed at himself, and promised again,

"Everything will be fine, don't worry."

After everyone left, Bai Lin just walked slowly out of the ruins. Fei'er came back to her side and asked,

"What's wrong, Bai Lin? Why are you so sad all of a sudden? Are you really angry?"

Bai Lin was stunned for a moment, looked at Fei'er's blue eyes that could calm people down, and replied,

"No, I was just thinking, what a blessing it is to have company."

Chapter 380 Doll with Umbrella

For Bai Lin, perhaps this was just an unintentional remark after witnessing the previous scene. It's a tragedy that people who have gone astray cannot be saved by those close to them, but instead need guidance from outsiders.

“…You really know how to tease girls, Bai Lin.”

Obviously, when Fei'er heard this, it didn't mean what she meant. Bai Lin didn't seem to care too much and just replied,

"Not really. It's definitely much more convenient with Fei'er around. And if I had to handle this alone, I'm sure it would be very troublesome."

In Bai Lin's original world, there were dogs that could specifically smell "letianxiang-like substances." Fei'er was now much more useful than those animals. While the analogy might be a bit inappropriate, dogs were also humans' most loyal companions, and Fei'er was naturally one of Bai Lin's most trusted companions.

What's more, Fei'er also gave Bai Lin spiritual and combat assistance. It seems that it was the right choice to let the two of them do this.

After picking up a thick stack of documents, the two of them had a quick meal at Qianhong before heading back. They weren't used to riding in a carriage, and since they weren't in a rush, a slow walk back might be a good option.

The information obtained from Brother Wang is very comprehensive. All the specific information about the entire Qianhong is gathered here. Not only the organizations or individuals related to the incident, but even some potential hidden dangers have been discovered by their organization.

For Wang Ge and his men, it might be difficult to cure the internal troubles first, and it would be even more difficult to find a suitable reason to stop the external chaos. But for Bai Lin——