Not Knowing His Place

"Probably."

His voice was low, carrying a trace of uncertainty.

Xiong Jun wanted to say more, but Di Tian, walking ahead, seemed to sense something. His golden eyes shifted slightly, glancing at him through the rearview mirror with a warning that clearly said, "Shut up."

Xiong Jun closed his mouth.

The group crossed the parking lot and entered the elevator. Libra Star Dragon pressed the button for the top floor. The doors slowly closed, and the elevator began to rise steadily. Di Tian stood in the center, staring at his reflection in the elevator doors. He took a deep breath, straightened his collar, and adjusted his slightly crooked tie.

The elevator reached the top floor, and the doors opened.

Libra Star Dragon walked out first, with Di Tian following behind him and the other five filing out after them. At the end of the corridor stood two dark solid-wood doors, carved with the emblem of Doulong Technology Co., Ltd.—a coiling golden Giant Dragon clutching a shining star in its claws.

Libra Star Dragon stepped up to the doors and knocked.

There was no response from inside, but Libra Star Dragon seemed certain someone was there. He waited respectfully outside. A minute later, Zhong Shenxiu's deep voice finally sounded. "Come in."

Libra Star Dragon chuckled and pushed open the doors. The top-floor office was spacious and minimalist, without any unnecessary decorations. A broad ebony desk stood in the center of the room. The young man sat upright in his office chair, his build far more erect and commanding than those of his age. His sharply defined profile was cold and severe, while his Light Gold Vertical Pupils calmly regarded the group entering the room. The indifferent pressure innate to a predator instantly filled the entire office.

The Light-Imperial Ninja Blade rested