C3 Sky Dragon Palace Lord

Lin Xuan took Pei Qiuyu's hand and led her outside.

He couldn't bear the thought of her being scared in such a place.

Pei Qiuyu was a bundle of nerves, but the moment Lin Xuan's firm grip enveloped her hand, her cheeks flushed with warmth, and she felt a surge of comfort flood her heart.

The man before her, once so familiar, now exuded an intimidating strength, a stark contrast to the usually meek figure at home.

Pei Qiuyu had never imagined that Lin Xuan, whom she'd always seen as foolishly naive, would stand up for her so boldly today.

Suddenly remembering her phone was left in the Mercedes-Benz, Pei Qiuyu turned to Lin Xuan and said, "I need to call the police!"

She dashed to the car, grabbed her phone, and hurriedly dialed emergency services.

Meanwhile, the company's entrance was congested with a line of arriving cars, obscuring her view of the unfolding events inside, her anxiety mounting by the second.

Simultaneously, men in black suits stepped out of a black Mercedes-Benz, aligning themselves in two neat rows and bowing deeply to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Wan Jinbao was taken aback.

These men... they weren't his underlings?

As the Rolls-Royce door swung open, a middle-aged man in a Tang suit descended.

Wan Jinbao's heart lurched at the sight.

This was none other than Wang Baifa—Director Wang—from one of A City's four illustrious families.

These families were renowned in A City, each powerful enough to shake the city with a mere footfall.

And Director Wang, at the helm of the prestigious C Group, was the most eminent of them all.

What could have brought him here today?

Wan Jinbao scurried over to Wang Baifa, bowing obsequiously, "Director Wang, to what do we owe the honor of your visit?"

Without sparing him a glance, Wang Baifa commanded, "Step aside."

Two suited enforcers immediately seized Wan Jinbao, dragging him aside as if he were no more than a stray dog.

Staring blankly at Wang Baifa, Wan Jinbao watched as he approached Lin Xuan and bowed with the utmost respect.

Lin Xuan offered a slight smile. "You've arrived."

"I apologize for my tardiness, Hall Master," Wang Baifa said, barely containing his excitement. He never imagined that, after three years, he would have the chance to see the Hall Master again. It was a moment he would cherish for a lifetime.

Just then, Wan Jinbao struggled and called out, "Director Wang, what are you talking about? This guy is an idiot!"

Wang Baifa's surprise quickly turned to a steely gaze. To call the Master of the Sky Dragon Palace an idiot was outrageous!

In a rage, he barked, "Bring him here!" Two suited enforcers dragged Wan Jinbao forward.

"Smack!"

"The idiot is you! Your whole family are idiots!" Wang Baifa's slap sent Wan Jinbao reeling, followed by a kick that sent him tumbling to the ground.

Still fuming, Wang Baifa spat, "I want your whole family gone!"

"Men! Round up everyone from the D Group! They await their fate!"

Wan Jinbao was stunned, his henchmen surrounded by the enforcers, trembling with fear to the point of near incontinence.

"Hall Master, is this acceptable?" Wang Baifa asked Lin Xuan with reverence.

Lin Xuan inquired, "What have you been up to all these years?"

Wang Baifa felt a shiver run through him as he quickly explained, "Since the Hall Master's disappearance, our organization has faced retribution from numerous old enemies. We had no choice but to disband and blend into the military, political, and business sectors, concealing our identities. The four Division Leaders couldn't agree and split, each taking a piece of the organization's assets to start their own ventures."

Throughout these years, Wang Baifa never ceased his search for Lin Xuan, expanding his business into A City, unaware that he was searching in vain.

"Now, with the Hall Master's return, you can command the world and unite us to rise once more!"

However, Lin Xuan had just one thing to say to Wang Baifa: "Keep my return a secret. I want to lead a simple life now, just caring for my wife."

Hearing this, Wang Baifa was profoundly shaken, but he knew the Dragon King's command was absolute. He had no choice but to comply.

Hall Master.

At that moment, Wan Jinbao was petrified with fear. The Lin Xuan he had tangled with had such an influential background? Unbelievable!

Forget the massive organization; Wang Baifa alone could snuff out his life as easily as squashing an ant.

He had stirred up a catastrophic mess, and now, wishing for a swift death seemed like a luxury.

The gangsters and hired muscle were all terrified, wailing for their mothers and filled with remorse.

But it was too late.

With just one command from Wang Baifa, the D Group was eradicated in A City, erasing any trace of Darrow's existence.

In just one day, Wan Jinbao's company vanished from the world.

"Master, is there anything else I can assist you with?" Wang Baifa inquired.

For Wang Baifa, serving Lin Xuan once more was an unparalleled honor.

Lin Xuan considered Pei Qiuyu's struggling building materials company and felt a sense of urgency.

"Set up a new company for me, initiate an investment bid, and follow my instructions for everything else," he directed.

Lin Xuan was determined to help Pei Qiuyu's company grow and flourish.

Wang Baifa, earnest as ever, replied, "Understood. I'll start spreading the word right away! How about a billion-yuan bid?"

Lin Xuan chuckled, "That won't be necessary."

He was aware that the Pei family, despite their status, were considered minor players in A City's business circles. A contract worth a billion yuan was well beyond their capacity.

"Just thirty million will do."

"Done. I'm on it this instant!" Wang Baifa said, his excitement palpable as he dialed his phone.

After Wang Baifa set things in motion, Lin Xuan stepped away from the crowd.

Outside, Pei Qiuyu was pacing anxiously.

Upon spotting Lin Xuan, she rushed over, her face etched with concern. "Lin Xuan, are you okay?" she asked.

Without waiting for an answer, she scrutinized him from head to toe, ensuring he was unharmed.

Touched by her concern, Lin Xuan reassured her with a smile, "Babe, I'm perfectly fine. See? All in one piece."

"But how did they just let you go?" Pei Qiuyu pressed, still visibly shaken.

Lin Xuan offered a comforting smile. "Actually, it had nothing to do with me."

"That scoundrel Wan Jinbao has been up to no good for far too long. Now he's crossed a business magnate who's out for blood."

"Wan Jinbao's luck has finally run out."

Pei Qiuyu clutched her chest, "It was terrifying. You have no idea, I was nearly scared out of my wits."

"I'm really worried about you..."

"Worried about what?" Lin Xuan asked, his smile comforting as he noticed Pei Qiuyu on the verge of tears.

"...Let's not talk about it. You're safe, and that's what matters. We should head back."

"These are people we can't afford to mess with." Pei Qiuyu glanced back nervously, a shudder running through her.

"We need to get out of here!"

Seeing Pei Qiuyu's reaction, Lin Xuan found her even more endearing.

Once they were in the car, Pei Qiuyu's face was etched with concern. "My mom just called."

"She said Grandma insists I come home immediately; the Pei family has an important announcement to make."

Her expression grew more somber with each word.

"It looks like trouble is brewing."

Lin Xuan gently squeezed Pei Qiuyu's shoulder, his voice a soothing whisper, "Honey, don't worry. Even if the sky were to fall, I'd be there to support you."

Pei Qiuyu gave Lin Xuan a warm look.

She nodded quietly and offered a gentle smile.

Yet deep down, she knew Lin Xuan was just trying to ease her fears. How could he really help her...