48: My first experience with the Black Ice quest

"Elder Pan."

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

Pan Zhen had a smile on his face.

"Anhe."

"It's been a few years since we last met."

Jing Anhe spoke with a sigh of emotion.

"Indeed."

"Seeing that you are still so hale and hearty, we juniors can rest easy."

Pan Zhen gave a hearty laugh.

"Of all the youngsters back then, you were the most sensible."

He glanced at Pan Xingnan.

"Learn more from your brother Anhe."

"Then I wouldn't still have to manage such a large Family at my age."

Pan Xingnan nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes."

It's only because you're unwilling to let go of power, yet you make it sound so high-sounding.

Just as Pan Zhen was about to say something else.

A middle-aged man stepped forward quickly.

"Head of the Family."

"Director Liao said..."

Pan Zhen's expression darkened at a visible rate.

Jing Anhe, keenly catching this, tactfully took his leave.

"Father, what's wrong?"

Pan Xingnan asked immediately.

Pan Zhen didn't answer. Instead, he looked at the bustling birthday banquet scene and clenched his fists.

"Deputy Director Liao of the Security Bureau just sent word."

"There's an operation targeting our Family tonight."

Pan Xingnan's expression changed slightly.

"What did they find?"

Pan Zhen took a deep breath.

"Very likely."

"You..."

He wanted to say more.

A large group of people suddenly burst into the banquet hall.

"Security Bureau business."

The faces of Pan Zhen and Pan Xingnan changed simultaneously.

So fast?

"What?"

Everyone immediately looked at the many personnel in uniform surrounding them, their expressions shaken.

The Security Bureau?

"Dad."

Jing Pengtian took a few steps to reach Jing Anhe's side.

"What's the situation?"

Jing Anhe swept his gaze over the many personnel who had instantly taken control of the entire banquet hall. His eyes moved to a middle-aged man appearing at the entrance, his gaze solemn.

"Let's wait and see."

"I don't know either."

Yi Heng, the Director of the Su Prefecture Security General Bureau.

He actually came.

What on earth happened to the Pan Family?

"Director Yi."

Pan Zhen walked down from the dais with a face full of smiles.

"What wind blew you here?"

As he spoke.

He quietly glanced at the two people behind Yi Heng, his heart sinking slightly.

Liao Ming, who was on good terms with the Pan Family, hadn't come.

Yi Heng smiled and didn't answer his question directly.

Instead, he looked around.

"As expected of the Pan Family patriarch's 150th birthday."

"There are many familiar faces."

Several figures stepped forward and spoke politely.

"Director Yi."

Among them, naturally, was Jing Anhe.

Yi Heng smiled and nodded.

Then he finally looked at Pan Zhen.

"We've received orders that require the cooperation of our Security Bureau."

"So, I'll have to trouble you all in a bit."

Several people laughed.

"It's no trouble."

"Director Yi, don't say that."

But in their hearts, they were startled.

Orders? Cooperation?

What kind of operation would require the highest official of the Security Bureau within a prefecture, who had an Eighth-tier cultivation?

The people in the banquet hall looked at each other and fell into silence.

Pan Zhen and Pan Xingnan felt their hearts tremble even more.

A terrifying thought arose in both their minds at the same time.

It couldn't be!

Under this oppressive and gloomy atmosphere.

Time passed slowly... "We're here."

Lin Yan, following them out of the car, looked at the magnificent manor ahead.

Truly wealthy.

Outside the manor, several Security Bureau personnel straightened up simultaneously, their expressions respectful.

"Sirs."

Lin Yan's Double Pupils flickered.

Those guarding the entrance were all Third-tier.

Is this the charm of power?

The Security Bureau, which was overwhelmingly powerful in the eyes of various major forces.

Because of the clothes they wore, they instantly appeared like ordinary Martial Artists.

Liu Bai, in front, nodded slightly.

"Let's go."

Lin Yan followed them into the manor.

Until they had walked some distance away.

"Didn't that person just now look a bit familiar?"

"You noticed too?"

"Yes."

"It seemed to be Lin Yan."

"That Strongest Freshman."

"Tsk tsk... just a freshman and already a formal member there."

"That's just fate, I guess."

...Inside the silent banquet hall.

From time to time, everyone's gaze would obscurely shift toward Yi Heng, who was leisurely drinking tea.

Half an hour passed.

Has the big shot he's waiting for not arrived yet?

Pan Zhen and Pan Xingnan were as anxious as ants on a hot griddle.

But they could only stay put honestly, not daring to make any move.

Just then.

A Security Bureau member stepped forward quickly.

"Director."

"The lords have arrived."

Yi Heng stood up from his seat with a start and walked toward the entrance.

Seeing his movement.

Everyone immediately looked over.

The sound of light footsteps.

Four figures in black tight-fitting suits appeared in everyone's field of vision.

Pan Zhen and Pan Xingnan's faces changed drastically.

This is?

Jing Anhe's pupils constricted.

Why is it them?!

He suddenly looked at the Pan Family father and son.

No way!!

In the crowd, Jing Pengtian's eyes widened, and he almost failed to stay upright.

I!

Fuck!

He kept rubbing his eyes, trying to confirm if he was seeing things.

A black tight-fitting suit, a very familiar face.

That's right!

It's him!

This kid is a big shot who needs the Director of the Security Bureau to lead the way?

Even if he's the Strongest Freshman, there should be some logic to this, right?!

On what grounds?!

Everyone was filled with doubt and alarm.

They're all so young.

Who are they?

That youth... looks a bit familiar.

"Haha."

"Nephew Liu."

"It's been a long time."

The usually cold-faced Liu Bai showed a rare smile.

"Director Yi."

"Sorry for the trouble."

Yi Heng waved his hand.

"What trouble?"

"Cooperating with your work is our duty."

His gaze swept over Mo Fan and Li Ping, and he nodded politely.

He paused slightly on Lin Yan, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.

"As expected of you guys."

These pointed words made Liu Bai smile again.

"Let's get down to business."

Yi Heng nodded.

"Alright."

"Everyone is here."

"Feel free."

After saying that, he stepped back a few paces.

Liu Bai turned his head, about to say something.

Lin Yan's slightly solemn voice had already come through.

"There are quite a few."

His gaze swept over every person inside.

Liu Bai's eyes narrowed slightly.

"How many?"

Lin Yan answered.

"More than thirty."

Liu Bai's voice was cautious.

"Are you sure?"

Lin Yan nodded.

"I'm sure."

His gaze stopped in the direction of Jing Pengtian.

He's actually here too.

The characteristics inside the young girl next to him were very weak; she must have only just come into contact with it.

Is she also from the Jing Family?

Why is he looking at me?

Jing Pengtian shrank back reflexively.

So damn unlucky.

Met him once during the day, and now again at night.

Is he haunting me?

Liu Bai exchanged a look with Mo Fan and Li Ping.

"Lead me and point those people out."

"Alright."

Lin Yan didn't hesitate and stepped forward.

The highest cultivation among these people was only Seventh-tier. With Liu Bai and the others there, there was no pressure at all.

They moved.

The eyes of the people in the banquet hall narrowed slightly.

In their eyes.

They only saw Yi Heng step forward and say a few words.

Then, after a brief exchange between them, they began to walk forward.

What exactly are these so-called big shots going to do?

Pan Zhen and Pan Xingnan watched the two people walking toward them, swallowed, and felt their throats go dry.