In the car...
Xia Bingqing stared intently at Chen Fan, asking, "I've always had a question, are you even human!"
Chen Fan felt as if Xia Bingqing was scolding him.
"You're not human!"
"..."
Xia Bingqing was speechless, shaking her head. "Ahem... that's not what I meant. I just think you're so amazing, you've surpassed what I can comprehend!"
"You're even more incredible than the martial arts masters in movies!"
This was high praise.
Chen Fan casually replied, "Naturally, of course!"
Xia Bingqing then asked, "Then your master must be even more formidable!"
Chen Fan gave a vague answer, "Something like that!"
"I'm so envious..." Xia Bingqing said with longing.
Chen Fan didn't explain further. The martial arts world was inherently mysterious.
What he knew so far was merely the tip of the iceberg.
He didn't elaborate.
Seeing that Chen Fan had no intention of saying more, Xia Bingqing strategically chose to remain silent and looked through the exhibition materials.
Soon, after several hours of driving, they arrived at Anxi, this new international metropolis.
Upon reaching Anxi, they didn't linger and went directly to the Anxi Grand Hotel venue.
Since the exhibition was scheduled for the next day, Xia Bingqing and Chen Fan checked in and waited for the event.
...
Meanwhile, in a mysterious space somewhere in Anxi.
Around a table,
Five figures in black robes sat, their bodies entirely concealed, exuding an aura of mystery.
The leading figure in black spoke first, "Now that Xia Bingqing has left Lin City, our opportunities have increased!"
"Do you understand?"
"Yes!"
"Therefore, we must seize this exhibition to obtain the formula for Guifei Gao from Xia Bingqing!" the leader declared with unwavering resolve.
"Yes!"
"Also, remember this, you can only succeed, not fail!" The black-robed figure scanned them, clenched his fist, and spat vehemently.
"We don't have much time left!"
It turned out they were foreign operatives who had been lurking in Great Xia for some time.
They had been waiting for an opportunity, and now it had finally arrived.
Consequently, they were all filled with excitement, eager to act immediately and complete their mission.
They belonged to another Western faction, organized under the name Blood Skull, also part of the underworld.
"Alright, go to your respective positions and begin the operation!"
The leader's gaze was icy.
"Yes..."
...
This exhibition in Anxi was organized by the Ma family, a prominent family in the city.
The Ma family held considerable influence in the business world, and their status was undeniable.
Thus, when the Ma family extended an invitation to Bingqing Cosmetics, Xia Bingqing readily accepted.
As this type of exhibition organized by the Ma family had been held for over ten consecutive years, once a year, it had garnered significant attention domestically. Many products eagerly sought participation to boost their visibility. Naturally, Xia Bingqing also attended to increase the exposure for Bingqing Cosmetics.
Xia Bingqing was resting in her hotel room...
She was reading a magazine, unaware that a pair of eyes were currently fixed on her.
Indeed, it was the surveillance equipment in the hotel room.
Opposite the screen sat a young man with a buzz cut and an earring, exuding a roguish demeanor.
Simultaneously, his eyes were filled with greed...
"They say Xia Bingqing of Bingqing Cosmetics is a great beauty, and it seems they were not wrong!"
"Look at those legs, look at that slender waist, tsk tsk!"