Arrival

In the villa's living room, a crystal chandelier cast soft, bright light over every exquisite piece of furniture.

Luo Yan hurried in from outside, fine beads of sweat still hanging from his forehead. His hair was somewhat disheveled, and a few raindrops clung to his black trench coat.

Panting heavily, he reported to Yu Hai, who was sitting on the sofa, "Boss, as instructed, it's already raining outside."

Yu Hai nodded slightly and looked toward Guita, who was facing the wall in reflection. This was necessary growth. Everyone had to go through it. The kid would understand someday.

Then he instructed Luo Yan, "Is your Gengar awake? Have it follow her. It'll be useful later."

"It's awake. I'll send Gengar over now." As Luo Yan spoke, he lightly stepped on his shadow. A strange Gengar, black as ink, slowly emerged from it, its entire body radiating a dark glow. Its scarlet eyes flickered eerily red in the living room.

Luo Yan bent down and gave Gengar a few quiet instructions.

After listening, Gengar glanced at Yu Hai's shadow. A trace of fear appeared in its scarlet eyes. It could sense the pressure of a superior being within that human's shadow. Fortunately, that pressure was not directed at it. Then it turned into a black shadow and vanished in an instant.

Yu Hai slowly stood and rolled his sore shoulders. Having ridden Blastoise all morning, his waist and back ached. He frowned and continued, "Prepare dinner. Some guests will be arriving later. Has anything unusual happened recently?"

Luo Yan scratched his head, a worried expression appearing on his face. "Nothing unusual here. It's just that I can't reach A Xiang no matter what. I don't know where he went. I sent him so many messages, but he hasn't replied. I really