For the next few days, Hedong City seemed calm and peaceful, without a ripple.
In a buffet restaurant, Chen Shouyi and Bai Xiaoling sat across from each other, the table piled high with plates.
Chen Shouyi wolfed down his food as he asked, "While I was away, did they resolve the Myriad Gods Society matter?"
"It's been dealt with. All the other martial artists were rescued, though Director Fang was unfortunately killed. I never expected Director Cao of the Third Bureau of Investigation to be a member of the Myriad Gods Society, too." Bai Xiaoling spoke with lingering fear.
"The Myriad Gods Society had infiltrated deeper than we thought!" Chen Shouyi said, picking up a large clump of lamb, swishing it in the scalding broth, dipping it in sauce, and stuffing it into his mouth.
"Yeah. After something like this, the higher-ups will probably launch a major investigation. I heard a mysterious Great Martial Artist was the one who stepped in. If not for him, the Myriad Gods Society might have gotten away with it. Lately, martial artists have been mysteriously disappearing in many places." Watching Chen Shouyi eat with such relish, Bai Xiaoling couldn't help picking up her chopsticks again.
Mm. I'm definitely starting my diet tomorrow.
"A mysterious Great Martial Artist? You don't know who he is either?" Chen Shouyi asked with feigned surprise.
"Mm, I don't know much either. I suspect he disguised himself, though it's also possible he's a Great Martial Artist who was never registered," Bai Xiaoling said.
That's a pretty accurate guess.
Chen Shouyi paused, then stopped asking.
Just then, Bai Xiaoling seemed to remember something. She picked up her handbag and took out an elegant invitation. "This is for you."
"What is it?" Chen Shouyi asked, puzzled.
"A mixer organized by the city