The next morning,
Lin Jin sat cross-legged on the villa's sofa, his eyes closed as he regulated his breathing. After returning from the Cangnan Mountains last night, he had showered and changed, then remained in that position until dawn.
The sage body's regenerative ability had fully replenished his Chakra in a single night. The minor wounds left by the battle had long since healed without a trace.
Just then, the sound of an engine shutting off came from outside the villa, followed by two sets of footsteps.
Ding-dong!
The doorbell rang right on cue.
Lin Jin opened his eyes and rose to answer the door.
Wang Zhenshan and Su Qianxue stood outside.
Wang Zhenshan wore the Demon Suppression Bureau's formal uniform today, with the insignia of the Central China Region Special Action Group's team leader on his chest and a black briefcase in his hand.
Su Qianxue stood half a step behind him in a plain white shirt, her long hair falling loosely over her shoulders. A night's rest had eased most of the fatigue in her eyes, but a faint trace of preoccupation still lingered between her brows.
"Advisor Lin, apologies for calling unannounced." Wang Zhenshan bowed slightly, his tone more solemn than ever before. "The payment for last night has been fully processed. I've come personally on behalf of the Demon Suppression Bureau to thank you and deliver your compensation."
"All right, come in and sit down!"
Lin Jin stepped aside to let them in. Wang Zhenshan entered the living room, placed the briefcase on the coffee table, and opened it. Inside lay a neatly arranged document, an invoice, and a portable Mission Terminal used exclusively by the Demon Suppression Bureau.
He sat on the sofa and pushed the document toward Lin Jin.
"Advisor Lin, the Ancient Tomb