Love Is a Ray of Light (2-in-1)

"Okay, that puts my mind at ease," Bai Xiaowen said with a smile. "When we renew the contract, I hope you can bring my personal agent with you."

"Huh?" Han Xu was a little confused.

"Her name is Zheng Jinyan, and she's a very skilled negotiator," Bai Xiaowen said. "If you're worried about the inconvenience of bringing her along, at least send me a copy of the contract before you sign it, so she can check for any traps."

"There's nothing inconvenient about it," Han Xu said readily. "Negotiation isn't really my strong suit, so I need someone to help me. Thank you, Captain. I'll pay her a commission."

Bai Xiaowen smiled and nodded.

The group then discussed the CUAA National Championship for a while, and arranged a time and place for a get-together. Chen Guowei had originally planned to have dinner with them tonight, but Bai Xiaowen had too much to do and they had to postpone it.

Bai Xiaowen ultimately couldn't resist Han Xu and accepted the 10,000 Psionic Points he returned.

After Han Xu and the other two left, Bai Xiaowen continued making medicine, smiling as she said to Li Shuyi, "You can tell the guild leader to have the guild's personnel department collect Han Xu's information and prepare to sign him."

"Isn't it too early to say?" Li Shuyi asked, somewhat bewildered. "Didn't Han Xu state that he wanted to stay with the Jingwu Guild? He needs to explain this to the guild's management."

"Do you think an explanation will be useful?" Bai Xiaowen asked.

"If I were in the management of the Jingwu Guild, considering the scarcity of Han Xu as Elite Tier tank with innate abilities, I would definitely show him some leniency. Moreover, forcing Han Xu to break off relations with you is inherently unreasonable and illogical," Li Shuyi stated her judgment.

Bai Xiaowen said calmly, "Tolerance is based on their belief that Han Xu is one of their own. But now, the Jingwu Guild clearly no longer trusts Han Xu. Moreover, if Sister Zheng were to act as Han Xu's negotiating representative, it would only arouse the Jingwu Guild's suspicion even more—given the Jingwu Guild's intelligence-gathering capabilities, they would certainly be able to find out Sister Zheng's background and know that she is my exclusive agent."

Li Shuyi said in surprise, "Wouldn't this be a serious blow to the sensitive nerves of the Jingwu Guild's management? They'll distrust Han Xu even more."

Bai Xiaowen nodded.

"Xiao Wen, isn't this a bit excessive?" Li Shuyi hesitated for a moment, but finally voiced her thoughts, "I think that if you consider Han Xu a friend, you shouldn't resort to such methods."

Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "This is the best choice for Han Xu."

After a pause, Bai Xiaowen continued, "Let's assume I don't take any action, Han Xu explains to the higher-ups of the Jingwu Guild, what do you think the subsequent developments will be?"

Li Shuyi said, "The Jingwu Guild will probably exchange contracts with Han Xu. However, the contract terms may be quite harsh."

"No, there's another possibility: the Jingwu Guild might use a seemingly good agreement to keep Han Xu, but after Han Xu signs a long-term contract, they'll completely sideline him!" Bai Xiaowen said calmly. "Han Xu can certainly sue for not fulfilling the terms of the contract, but the Jingwu Guild is Daye Era and powerful organization that can afford to drag it out. What Han Xu will miss is his golden period of growth."

Li Shuyi seemed to understand somewhat. "So you sent Sister Zheng over there to oversee things for Han Xu and help him avoid the traps in the contract?"

Bai Xiaowen shook her head again. "No, if it's just about avoiding contractual traps, I can easily find other unrelated negotiators for Han Xu; it doesn't necessarily have to be Sister Zheng. My real goal is to cause the negotiations to fall apart."

Li Shuyi: "..."

"Han Xu's personality dictates that he cannot meet the demands of the Jingwu Guild's management and publicly sever ties with me. In other words, he will inevitably be suspected and guarded against by the Jingwu Guild, a fact that cannot be changed even if both parties have signed a contract."

"Han Xu is destined not to receive any resources in the Jingwu Guild —a tank-type Elite Tier, an awakened talent, certainly has potential, but the prerequisite for receiving resources is the trust of the guild's higher-ups!"

Bai Xiaowen calmly concluded, "Having foreseen this possibility, of course I had to intervene. Han Xu would only waste his life staying in the Jingwu Guild; our Super God Guild is his true stage!"

Li Shuyi seemed to be convinced by Bai Xiaowen. She sighed and said, "That's probably the difference between you and me."

Yes, human wisdom is always influenced by emotions, which is why ordinary people often regret their past decisions. Only extraordinary sages, who foresee all possibilities several or even dozens of steps ahead, can make a move they can never regret!

Bai Xiaowen had this thought in her mind for a moment, but wisely didn't say it aloud.

After working all night, Bai Xiaowen finally produced a new batch of Perfect-Tier Enhancement Potion.

The next morning, Bai Xiaowen only took a half-hour nap and was already full of energy. He drove Li Shuyi to the Super God Potion Shop and then went to Li Beihai's house for lunch.

Old Demon and Li Chengbin, the head of the human resources department, were also present. It's worth mentioning that Li Chengbin is Li Beihai's distant nephew...

At the dinner table, the aftermath of the attack inevitably came up.

"The nature of this incident is very serious. Murdering an Awakened is a serious crime, especially since you are Hero Class, which would have a greater impact," Li Chengbin adjusted his glasses. "The evidence you provided is quite substantial, and the Awakened Association has taken the feedback very seriously, requesting a remote summons for Zhao Yannian from the association in the Taiwan Base City."

So-called remote summons involves using virtual technology to transmit a holographic image of the defendant for questioning. This usually occurs when the case has not yet been substantiated and the two parties are far apart and transportation is inconvenient.

Bai Xiaowen nodded.

"There has been no response from Zhao Yannian's side yet. It is foreseeable that he will not readily confess," Li Chengbin concluded.

Bai Xiaowen said, "Okay. I plan to go to the Spirit Realm. It will take me two or three days, or four or five days at most, before I return. After I come back, I should be able to find out the direction of this event."

"Didn't you just come back from the Spirit Realm not long ago? Why are you going again?" Li Beihai.

"This time we're not going on a mission, we're going to my territory," Bai Xiaowen explained with a smile.

"Is Shu Yi going too?" Li Beihai asked.

"I won't go. I'll rest for a bit and spend some time with Dad at home..." Li Shuyi raised her hand with a smile.

Actually, Li Shuyi's reason for not going was quite simple: to give Bai Xiaowen and Cecilia some time alone. However, there was no need to tell Li Beihai this reason.

Li Beihai glared and said, "Come on, I've been overseeing the road clearing these past few days, I basically haven't been home. Don't forget there are still three large monster gathering points to tackle."

"Okay, then I can keep Mom company. I can feed Yi-Yi and Er-Er and help them bond..." Li Shuyi teased the two White Eagle, which were now over two feet long, with magnificent bodies and smooth feathers. They were already able to Hunting some weak, low-level mutated beasts.

This is the growth rate of mutated beasts (birds). In the Psychic Energy Era, the growth and development speed of mutated beasts is very fast. Wild mutated beasts can even grow to adulthood in three to five months! By this calculation, as domesticated Mutant White Eagle, Yi-Yi and Er-Er's growth rate is somewhat lagging behind.

Li's mother smiled broadly, patted Li Shuyi on the shoulder, and repeatedly told her to stay at home for a few more days.

After finishing his meal, Bai Xiaowen took out the Permanent Fief Deed.

He first checked the accumulated number of days he had stayed; it totaled five days.

Bai Xiaowen understood that there was still plenty of time. He then placed his hand on the Permanent Fief Deed and selected to use it.

"You are about to enter the Kane Plane, White Stone Fief in the Northern Frontier."

"You have a 5-day limited exploration period in the Kane Plane. During this period, you may not leave the territory of White Stone Fief, or you will be forcibly expelled."

"During the restricted exploration period, you can return to Earth at any time. All gains from this exploration, including but not limited to Psionic Points, equipment, items, etc., will not be lost."

"When you return to Earth, your accumulated remaining time will be automatically reset to zero (regardless of whether it has been used up)."

"Enter?"

"Yes."

As Bai Xiaowen confirmed the news, he waved goodbye to Li Beihai, Li Shuyi, and the others. With a flash of white light, his figure disappeared.

Kane Plane, White Stone City.

The long winter has passed, and early spring has arrived in Northern Frontier.

The battlefield, where Remnants fought and blood was nourished by the blood and flesh of humans, gave rise to new shoots of green grass.

"Hey! Who goes there? Get down here!"

Bai Xiaowen stood atop the city wall of White Stone City, overlooking the White Stone City. He heard shouts and cries from his ears, and he sighed softly.

Upon entering my own territory, I found myself atop a high city wall. But that's alright, though; it gives me a panoramic view of White Stone City.

Compared to when Bai Xiaowen left a few months ago, White Stone City has undergone considerable Transformation. Roads have been widened, houses have been renovated, residents walk on clean streets, and the overall prosperity has improved significantly.

All of this demonstrates Cecilia's abilities.

At the foot of the city wall, the dutiful city defense soldiers nervously drew their bows and aimed their arrows at Bai Xiaowen Bai Xiaowen, while shouting at him to come down and be questioned.

"That's true... I, this nominal lord, haven't appeared more than a few times, so it's understandable that the city guards haven't seen me before... Even if I revealed my identity, they might not believe me. But once I see Cecilia, everything will be clear."

Bai Xiaowen felt a little excited at the thought of seeing Cecilia. There's a saying, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

"Hey, relax, I'm not carrying any weapons." Bai Xiaowen raised his hands to indicate that he was harmless.

"Then you wait here, my men are going to get a ladder. You'll climb down the ladder in a bit!" A leader of the city defense forces stared at Bai Xiaowen warily.

"No need for that trouble..."

Bai Xiaowen leaped downwards. Amidst the gasps of the crowd, he unfurled his Tribal Feather Cloak and Gliding gracefully to the ground.

Having shown off his skills, Bai Xiaowen became even more wary in the eyes of the city's defense commander.

Are you a resident of White Stone City?

"Well, I guess so," Bai Xiaowen said with a smile.

"Then show me your identification badge!"

"Huh? What's that?" Bai Xiaowen, somewhat puzzled.

The city garrison commander stared at Bai Xiaowen with suspicion. "The city lord implemented an identity registration system several months ago, and every resident of White Stone City has one! Don't you have one?"

"Alright, I don't have a nameplate, but I do have a fief..."

"I don't care who you are, I only recognize the nameplate!" the city defense commander shouted. "Quickly, get Captain Tim here... Be careful, this guy is formidable."

Tim? Bai Xiaowen recognized him; he was Elite Tier knight under Cecilia's command. Hearing this, he wasn't in a hurry to argue, and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, I'll wait here for Tim to arrive."

Seeing Bai Xiaowen standing calmly in place, showing no intention of making a move, the city defense soldiers finally relaxed a bit, and the atmosphere was no longer so oppressive.

The city garrison leader and a few men kept an eye on Bai Xiaowen, while the others continued to patrol the area.

"Hi, I wanted to ask, has anything major happened in White Stone City lately?" Bai Xiaowen asked, since he had nothing better to do anyway.

"What do you want to ask? Are you trying to spy on our White Stone City?" The city defense commander asked warily.

"Fine, never mind." Bai Xiaowen gave up.

With a whooshing sound, a richly decorated carriage sped off, swerved, and headed towards North Street. Pedestrians along the way scrambled to avoid it.

"Hey, whose car is this? It's pretty arrogant." Bai Xiaowen instinctively felt annoyed.

"Who else could it be but Baron Stantin?" a quick-witted city garrison soldier remarked.

"A Baron dares to drive so Bull Rush, and you don't even do anything about it? There's no way he'll injure residents!" Bai Xiaowen said incredulously. "Who is he? And you, you're so fierce when it comes to me, but you don't dare utter a sound to that Baron?"

Bai Xiaowen's last words were addressed to the city defense commander.

The city defense commander, who had intended to reprimand Bai Xiaowen, immediately lost his momentum upon hearing the last sentence.

"We can't blame Captain Gaton. It was the city lord's order that we, the city guards, were not allowed to restrain Baron Stantin's behavior," said the city guard soldier.

"Why?" Bai Xiaowen frowned.

"Hehe, Your Excellency the City Lord is a woman, and a single woman at that... You should know that, right?"

"I know," Bai Xiaowen thought to herself. "Of course I know exactly how deep her knowledge is."

"Baron Stantin is a handsome man, one of the city lord's suitors, and he visits the city lord's mansion every now and then..." The city garrison soldier gave a knowing look. "It's said that Baron Stantin has already proposed to her; perhaps it's the city lord's lenient treatment of her fiancé."

Bai Xiaowen suddenly thought of a line of poetry that was the opposite of the sentiment of "absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Love is a light, so green it makes you dizzy...

"Pah! Pah! "Bai Xiaowen quickly shook her head, stopping her unrestrained behavior.