111: Is Annie Hsu's driving skill terrifying?

The night was as dark as ink.

Chilly autumnal winds blew in gusts, carrying a hint of winter.

Compared to his surroundings, Ling Xian was still dressed in casual clothes.

It was his habitual style.

He didn't like luxurious and cumbersome clothing, nor did he like the constraints of suits and leather shoes.

Wearing casual clothes was the most comfortable and natural for him.

Xu Xinyou was driving on the road, stealing glances at Ling Xian from time to time.

"President Ling, who are we meeting today?" Besides her curiosity, she was also a bit annoyed.

She was sleeping soundly when she was woken up by a phone call.

In the past, she was the eldest miss of the Xu Family, high and mighty; when had she ever been ordered around like this?

"To warn someone!" Ling Xian's tone was cold, his eyes closed. "And to kill a few blind fools while I'm at it."

Hearing this, Xu Xinyou's expression changed, and she slammed on the brakes, pulling over to a corner. "President Ling, killing... is illegal, right?"

"You're the eldest miss of the Xu Family. Has your family killed few people?" Ling Xian sneered, directly exposing Xu Xinyou's background.

Xu Xinyou's heart skipped a beat, fluttering wildly. "President Ling, what are you talking about? I don't understand. What eldest miss of the Xu Family? If I were the eldest miss, how could I have ended up in this state?"

"Miss Xu, what exactly do you mean?" Ling Xian, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly leaned close to Xu Xinyou's cheek.

"Ling... Ling Xian, did you know from the start? You're playing with me on purpose, aren't you?" Xu Xinyou decided to stop pretending and laid her cards on the table.

"Playing with you? I don't have that kind of free time. Didn't you insist on being my secretary yourself?" Ling Xian chuckled, his tone carrying a bit of heat.

"I... that's..." Xu Xinyou didn't know how to explain for a moment. She was afraid of being fired if she told the truth.

"As the saying goes, 'When there's work, the secretary does it; when there's no work, do the secretary'?" Ling Xian said righteously. "So, shouldn't you perform well?"

Xu Xinyou's eyes widened, looking at Ling Xian in disbelief. "You... how can you be like this? You have Yunyan."

"And... and I have Androphobia."

"You know my relationship with Yunyan, and your Androphobia is fake. You know it yourself." Ling Xian smiled slightly.

"I..." Xu Xinyou felt a conflict within her.

"Alright, I'm done teasing you. Let's hurry to the Xu Family. If we don't go now, something might happen to your family." Ling Xian reminded her, becoming serious.

"What do you mean?" Xu Xinyou was stunned. She was anxious and didn't even know, so how did Ling Xian?

"A veteran Grandmaster is making a move. I'm afraid your Xu Family won't be able to stop him." Ling Xian explained indifferently.

Xu Xinyou turned pale with fright. "Hold on tight!"

Then she floored the gas pedal, and the car's speed soared.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Ten minutes passed.

At the entrance of the Xu Family Manor.

As soon as the car came to a steady stop, Ling Xian hurriedly got out, feeling dizzy.

"Ugh~"

He was a Grandmaster, yet he actually got carsick. One could only imagine how terrifying Xu Xinyou's driving skills were.

"Miss Xu, I, Ling Xian, am asking a favor of you." Ling Xian said with a bitter face, waving his hand.

"What is it?" Xu Xinyou asked somewhat anxiously.

"Don't drive in the future. I'll drive myself."

Ling Xian had thought Xu Xinyou's driving had reached the level of a normal person, but this woman drove like her life didn't matter, speeding recklessly as if playing a game.

"Uh... we'll talk about that later. Hurry up and follow me to save my Xu Family." Xu Xinyou urged.

"What's the rush? That guy hasn't arrived yet." Ling Xian rolled his eyes, seeing a woman care so much about her family for the first time.

"Wait here for a while first." Ling Xian leaned against the car door, completely unafraid.

Xu Xinyou's eyes widened as she looked at the man before her, a sense of powerlessness rising in her heart.

"Ling Xian, I'm begging you, don't mess around. My Xu Family can't take the turmoil." Xu Xinyou pleaded, her voice soft and weak like a kitten's meow.

"Fine!" Ling Xian nodded and shrugged.

They walked into the Xu Family home.

The Xu Family Manor was very large, about the same size as the entire Coral Manor.

The cost of this villa alone was probably hundreds of millions or even over a billion.

The security guards at the manor entrance were patrolling Martial Artists. Although they were only first or second-tier Martial Artists, they were much stronger than those of other families.

This kind of grandeur was not something small families could compare to.

"Miss!" The security guard respectfully opened the door.

Ling Xian followed Xu Xinyou into the manor in a carefree manner.

These guards were professionally trained and wouldn't look down on anyone or be snobbish, leading to face-slapping incidents later.

A few steps into the manor, an artificial fountain appeared, its spray sparkling brilliantly under the moonlight.

Not far ahead were some green plants and flowers; from the traces, it was clear someone had meticulously cared for them.

The entire manor had a style that combined Chinese and Western elements.

It wasn't monotonous or rigid, but rather pleasing to the eye.

"Hmm?" An old man hadn't gone to sleep yet at this hour, instead sitting on a reclining chair and looking curiously at Ling Xian beside Xu Xinyou.

At that moment, a sharp light flashed through his cloudy eyes.

He was the one in power in the Xu Family, Old Master Xu, Xu Yihe.

He wasn't angry that his granddaughter had brought a man home; on the contrary, he was a bit excited.

"Young man, not bad." Old Master Xu stood up and looked him over with a smile. "You're quite handsome!"

"No wonder you could win over a girl like Xiaoyou."

"Grandpa! What are you talking about?" Xu Xinyou said coquettishly, then glanced at Ling Xian out of the corner of her eye.

"Old man, I'm not here to chat with you. Do you know that your Xu Family is facing a disaster?" Ling Xian didn't waste words and went straight to the point.

"Oh?" Old Master Xu's brow furrowed slightly, then he looked at Ling Xian suspiciously. "What disaster? Tell me. If you can't give a good reason, don't blame this old man for turning hostile."

"Hehe, did you know someone named Shangguan Peng in your youth, Old Master?" Ling Xian smiled, watching for any change in Old Master Xu's expression.

Hearing this, Old Master Xu's face indeed changed, and he became wary. "Xiaoyou, come here!"

"Ah, Grandpa, what's wrong?" Xu Xinyou was confused, her feet seemingly rooted to the spot.

"Old man, don't worry. Back then, you, that old fellow from the Fang Family, and Shangguan He were three close friends." Ling Xian gave a wicked smile.

"Only, some changes occurred in the end, and you all killed Shangguan He."

"Isn't that right, Old Xu, the one who turned to Buddhism?" Ling Xian looked at Old Master Xu playfully, his gaze like that of a predator watching its prey.

It was precisely because he mistakenly thought he had killed Shangguan He that Old Master Xu turned to Buddhism, thinking he could atone for his sins this way.

Over time, Xu Xinyou also came into contact with Buddhism more.

This was also why Xu Xinyou, despite being a member of a prominent family, felt uncomfortable hearing about killing.

"What exactly do you mean?" Old Master Xu was no longer calm.

"What I mean is that Shangguan He didn't die. Not only is he alive, but he's also returned as a Grandmaster to seek revenge." Ling Xian's tone was light, but to Old Master Xu, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Old Master Xu roared. "I clearly saw Shangguan He die with my own eyes."

Xu Xinyou was a bit scared; it was her first time seeing her grandfather lose his composure like this.