Baili Group Headquarters.
166th Floor.
The elevator doors slowly opened, and two men in formal suits stepped out, their gazes sweeping across the venue before them.
"Baili Group really knows how to put on a show." The Ninth Seat looked at the spacious, luxurious venue and spoke coldly.
Shen Qingzhu did not respond. He silently turned his head and looked around, his gaze lingering for a moment on several figures standing by a distant window before he quietly turned away, presenting them with his back.
He had already removed his mask upon entering the headquarters. Wearing one in this venue would only draw more attention. Although his appearance had changed greatly from two years ago and he now looked more composed and mature, anyone familiar with him could still recognize him easily.
He had thought Baili Pangpang would be the only person he needed to avoid at this event, but he had never expected Lin Qiye and the others to be here as well.
"I'll take a look around and familiarize myself with the place." After saying that, Shen Qingzhu strode off in a direction far from Lin Qiye and the others.
He knew about Lin Qiye's spiritual perception. If Lin Qiye so much as had a thought and swept the area with his Mental Power, he would definitely discover Shen Qingzhu's presence... so he had to keep a sufficient distance from Lin Qiye to avoid exposing his identity.
The Ninth Seat nodded, then casually wandered around the venue as well, occasionally scrutinizing the guests who had come here, seemingly lost in thought.
By the window.
Lin Qiye idly played with the wineglass in his hand. He looked up at the time on the wall, confusion appearing in his eyes.
"The time's already here. Why haven't Baili Pangpang and the