Back at the hotel, Pu Suying didn't return to her own room. She and Luan Jiping stayed in Long Xiao's room until very late before leaving.
After they left, Long Xiao hurriedly called Xiao Ming, telling him to quickly change the human skin mask to avoid trouble with Pu Suying.
Xiao Ming hadn't expected Pu Suying to become attached to Long Xiao. He was also troubled by this young girl, unsure whether to scold her or not.
"Brother Long, you must hold on. I've recently met a few prodigal sons of real estate magnates. I might have news in a few days."
"Xiao Ming, this Huo family matter is very strange. There are experts appearing that we can't deal with. We must prioritize safety."
"Don't worry, Brother Long. As long as people from the Bianque Sect don't show up, I'm not afraid of anyone from any other family or sect."
Long Xiao instructed Xiao Ming for a while before hanging up. Just as he was about to rest, Ye Xiao called.
"Long Xiao, I've poisoned a few prodigal sons of real estate magnates. They are desperately looking for someone to cure them. You can use this to pressure them."
Long Xiao told Ye Xiao about his conversation with Xiao Ming. Ye Xiao sighed and said, "Long Xiao, it seems I've done this for nothing. This kid Xiao Ming wouldn't turn down money if it's within his reach."
"Ye Xiao, I've encountered several experts recently. Their strength is too great, and I'm not their match. You must be extremely careful when you're doing anything."
Long Xiao started to instruct Ye Xiao again. Ye Xiao chuckled, "Long Xiao, why have you become so fussy? I've been operating alone since I was a child. Don't worry, as long as people from Hanshan Temple don't show up, I'm safe."
After ending the call, Long Xiao was troubled and couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
The people around him, though each powerful in their own right, all had formidable enemies.
Hanshan Temple, the Luo family, the Bianque Sect – each organization had thousands of years of history, were deeply rooted in China, and possessed immense power.
To deal with these organizations, to uncover what truly happened back then, and to ascertain if his parents were still alive, he needed immense strength and influence.
Long Xiao thought for a long time before falling asleep. He decided that after dealing with matters in Hong Kong, he would retrieve the Ice Marrow upon his return. Even if he couldn't absorb its spiritual energy, he had to get it and hide it.
The next morning, Pu Suying rushed to Long Xiao's room, pestering him to help her find Xiao Ming. Luan Jiping, after finishing her morning routine, also came to Long Xiao's room to watch the commotion. Pu Suying's appearance provided her with considerable amusement.
"Little brother, children are easily appeased. Why don't you coax her a bit and send her back?" Luan Jiping whispered advice to Long Xiao when Pu Suying wasn't paying attention.
After tidying up, Long Xiao came to the living room and said, "Suying, what are some fun places in Hong Kong? You've been here for years, why don't you take us out for a day?"
"I don't have money," Pu Suying replied when Long Xiao suggested going out.
Long Xiao smiled fawningly, "I have money. Kameyoda Kaido gave me fifty million yesterday. It's enough to go anywhere."
"Did you become a traitor?" Pu Suying didn't spare Long Xiao any face.
Luan Jiping giggled, "How could my brother be a traitor? It's better to spend the devils' money than not."
Long Xiao nodded and said, "My sister is right. Let's go out and have a good time today."
Pu Suying followed Long Xiao and his sister downstairs with a sullen face, clearly unhappy.
They drove to Disneyland and spent the morning there. Pu Suying remained in a bad mood the entire time. So, Long Xiao and Luan Jiping took her out for a grand meal at noon.
After Pu Suying had eaten her fill, her expression improved considerably. However, she still insisted on finding Xiao Ming. When Long Xiao offered to take her home, she didn't even reveal her address.
Just as Long Xiao was frowning in distress, Kameyoda Kaido called him, informing him about a high-stakes gambling match on a casino ship that evening, where Kameyoda Kyuji would definitely be present.
Long Xiao decided to go to the casino ship alone that night, seeking an opportunity to eliminate Kameyoda Kyuji.
Seeing Long Xiao take two phone calls and then brood, Pu Suying mused, "Do you know where that guy is? And you don't want to tell me."
Long Xiao sighed, "My dear aunt, please let me off the hook. I have something to do tonight. Please don't follow me, okay?"
"No, I must follow you. You definitely know where to find that guy."
Long Xiao lost interest in going anywhere else in the afternoon. Just as he was about to return to the hotel, Xuanjizi called, informing him that the two swindlers had reappeared and were currently guests at the Nanguo Club.
The two swindlers had played a significant role in the Huo family's affair. Long Xiao decided to go to the Nanguo Club immediately to confront them.
He first found a shop selling funeral wreaths and paper effigies, bought yellow paper for drawing talismans, a brush, cinnabar, and also a few palm-sized paper figures to put in the car.
Pu Suying found Long Xiao's peculiar actions very strange. After getting into the car, she couldn't help but ask him what he was doing with these paper figures.
Long Xiao chuckled, "Playing. These paper figures are a lot of fun. I'll take you to play with them once, and then I'll take you home, okay?"
"No."
Pu Suying turned her face away, no longer paying attention to Long Xiao.
Long Xiao drove his Rolls-Royce to the entrance of the Nanguo Club and was stopped by two burly bodyguards.
When he asked about the conditions for entry, and Long Xiao was about to make a call to have the Huo family send him a gold card for the Nanguo Club, Pu Suying took out a platinum card for the Nanguo Club and handed it to the bodyguard.
"Miss Pu, welcome. The three of you, please come in." The bodyguard smiled, glanced into the car, and said obsequiously.
They drove into the Nanguo Club and found a place to park. Long Xiao looked at Pu Suying. Before he could speak, Pu Suying said, "Bringing me along has its benefits, Elder?"
Long Xiao nodded, "I didn't expect you to have this. It's somewhat useful."
"I'm very useful. Follow me, and you can do whatever you want in the Nanguo Club," Pu Suying said expressionlessly.
As they opened the doors and got out of the car, Pu Suying's demeanor instantly changed. From the surface, she no longer looked like a child. Both her facial expressions and her gait suggested a mature woman.
The service staff at the Nanguo Club hurried over upon seeing Pu Suying.
"Miss Pu has arrived. We have excellent lobsters flown in from the mainland..."
Pu Suying interrupted the waiter, "I heard two feng shui masters have come to your club. Where are they?"
"If Miss Pu wishes to see the two masters, I will escort the three of you there immediately."
Following the waiter to the tea room, two elderly men with an ethereal aura were seated in the center. They were surrounded by over a dozen men and women, listening to them discuss something.
Pu Suying pointed at the two old men with an ethereal aura and said, "Are these two guys those masters? They look like swindlers to me. Why are you so interested in them?"
Long Xiao and Luan Jiping found seats and, like the others, listened to the two masters discuss metaphysics and Taoist principles.
Pu Suying was not interested in this. She sat down not far from the door and asked the waiter to bring her a pot of tea.