National Guardian's Gone and We're Done

There were no trade-offs based on power or status.

You either had the power to eliminate Gao Liceng,

or you had to obediently follow the rules.

Otherwise, if she found any leverage against you, you would be dealt with according to the law.

Furthermore, her personality left no room for leniency or compromise.

She was like an unyielding rock, steadfastly upholding her own principles of justice.

"Such a promising young woman."

Li Run forced a smile.

He continued with the praise, trying to break the awkward, tense atmosphere. "Since the meeting is over, we’ll take our leave. After all, we have many other matters to attend to and are quite busy."

Chu He nodded slightly, a satisfied expression on his face.

Afterward, they all exchanged a few more pleasantries.

Lai Jingyuan, Li Run, and the member of the Zhao Clan then rose and left one by one.

The three of them knew in their hearts that the moment they stepped out of that conference room,

the shocking news that Murong Xiang of one of the four great families,

had been turned into a Paperman and burned alive in that very room,

would inevitably send massive shockwaves through the elite circles of the entire Royal City.

The impact would be no less than that of a magnitude 12 earthquake.

In the top circles of the Great Xia Empire,

Murong Xiang had been a major, influential figure.

He had extensive connections and immense power, yet even so,

he couldn’t escape Chu He’s punishment and met such a miserable end.

After the meeting concluded, a female secretary hurried in from outside.

This secretary was Lu Yinxing’s capable assistant.

She walked with a light yet steady gait. Upon entering, she bowed slightly,

leaned close to Lu Yinxing’s ear, and whispered a report.

At the same time, she held an exquisite box in her hands.

A strange, blood-red energy pulsed on the box’s surface,

like a mysterious, burning flame.

Chu He’s gaze swept over it,

and he instantly identified the source of this blood-red energy—the western Vampire Clan!

Moreover, the energy was exceptionally pure and immense.

’This must be the work of my only direct disciple, Ye Lingyun,’ he speculated.

After listening to the secretary’s report, Lu Yinxing nodded gently,

gesturing for her to withdraw.

The secretary immediately straightened up and bowed respectfully,

then slowly turned and left with elegant steps.

As she departed, she even remembered to gently close the conference room door.

The entire sequence was performed in one smooth, professional motion.

In the solemn conference room of the Royal Palace, the atmosphere was heavy and delicate.

Lu Yinxing’s red lips parted, her voice soft yet clear as it reached everyone’s ears. "Mr. Chu,

Ye Lingyun just had this sent over.

Right now, it seems she is in a very difficult predicament,

and she’s urgently hoping you can go to her aid in secret.

The item inside this box,

is something Ye Lingyun happened to find in the Vampire Clan’s mysterious inner treasury.

It’s said to be of great benefit to you—practically tailor-made.

It has a marvelous ability to conceal one’s presence.

Even those who know you extremely well,

wouldn’t be able to recognize you, even if they were standing face-to-face with you.

After all, you’re now a global sensation, a household name.

Your every move is under scrutiny. Wherever you go,

you’re almost certain to cause a huge stir and attract intense attention."

Having said that, the corners of Lu Yinxing’s mouth lifted slightly.

She wore a meaningful smile,

one that seemed to be teasing Chu He about his newfound "celebrity effect."

Gao Liceng, already brimming with curiosity, could no longer hold back. She took a few graceful steps and slowly walked forward.

Her long, slender, pale fingers reached out,

and she carefully picked up the exquisite, ornate box, placing it in her soft palm.

She weighed it gently, as if estimating its heft,

or perhaps sensing the mysterious power it might contain.

Then, with a calm expression and steady steps, she walked over to Chu He

and gently set the box down.

Chu He bent down slightly,

his gaze fixed on the box.

His long fingers rested on the lid and slowly opened it.

In an instant, everyone’s eyes were drawn to it.

Inside the box, a single ring lay quietly.

The ring’s design was exceptionally unique.

Its elegant lines and graceful silhouette blended perfectly,

exuding a rich, classical Western style.

It was like a treasured work of art that had traveled through time from the distant Middle Ages,

carrying the weight of ages and the gravity of history.

The ring looked as light as a feather,

making one wonder what kind of mysterious material could have been used to craft such an exquisite object.

Its entire body was a deep, cold, black hue,

much like the vast, silent, star-dusted night sky—

mysterious and endlessly alluring.

The engravings on it were absolutely exquisite.

Every detail was rendered with meticulous care.

The winding, intricate patterns

seemed as if a master craftsman at the pinnacle of his skill

had poured his entire life’s work into carving it. The artistry was simply breathtaking and flawless.

Within this ring,

a strange, mysterious energy circulated slowly and silently,

like an invisible stream flowing ceaselessly through the darkness.