Chapter 49: Wangzhongneijing

After obtaining the violet light, the three of them hurried to the nearest coffee shop without a moment’s delay.

“How can I help you today?”

The woman was tall, standing in towering high heels while wearing a white maid outfit, and she handed over the menu with a bright smile.

As soon as she saw who the guests were, the smile froze on her face instantly.

Shen Ji glanced at her, and after locking eyes on a secluded spot, he pulled Ye Xi toward it.

The woman blinked in confusion and looked at A Ran, who had remained where she was.

A Ran was stunned for a moment, and just as she was about to say something, the woman interrupted her.

The woman smiled understandingly.

“Even if you don’t order anything, you are still welcome to sit here.”

A Ran shook her head and replied, “One Americano, light ice, and two cappuccinos.”

While speaking, A Ran made the payment.

The woman nodded and responded, “Understood, please wait a moment.”

When A Ran returned to the others, she discovered that both Ye Xi and Shen Ji had grave expressions, especially Shen Ji, who was gripping a crumpled note so tightly that the veins in his arms were clearly visible.

“Did you two… discover some new clues?”

Ye Xi patted the seat beside her, signaling for A Ran to sit.

A Ran glanced at Shen Ji and then sat down steadily.

“Xiao Wan was taken away by you and Ye Hai, wasn’t she?”

Shen Ji’s eyes turned blue, and the pressure derived from his bloodline descended upon A Ran.

A Ran shuddered. It was true that Ye Hai had approached her, but she really knew nothing about this!

“I don’t know what you are talking about.”

Shen Ji let out a long breath, his voice cold.

“Tell us everything you know.”

A Ran looked distressed, shook her head, and replied, “No, he instructed me that I could only tell the young lady herself.”

“A Ran, Shen Ji is not an outsider. You can just speak plainly.”

Ye Xi looked urgent and reached out to shake A Ran’s hand.

“No, I know what you want to ask, but this involves the young lady’s family matters, and it has absolutely nothing to do with Shen Wan being taken away.”

Seeing that A Ran was so adamant, Shen Ji gave up on the idea of questioning her further.

After all, he had no substantive evidence to prove that A Ran had worked with Ye Hai to take Xiao Wan, so he handed over the note instead.

With a complex expression, he said, “Take a look at this.”

A Ran took it and looked, and there were indeed several lines of ink on the back.

“Brother, my sister-in-law’s father wants to take me away. He likely wants to use me to threaten you, but don’t worry, he won’t hurt me.”

“Also, I will find an opportunity to contact you. Before that, please do not agree to any of his demands!”

A Ran made a face that looked worse than crying and added, “Is this her taking the initiative to go undercover?”

Shen Ji rubbed his temples, troubled, and said, “It seems more like an impromptu decision on her part to play along with his schemes.”

“It seems you all have encountered some trouble.”

The woman carried her tray over, her gaze fixed sharply on Shen Ji.

Ye Xi took the initiative, and a blood mist immediately enveloped the woman.

However, the woman in the maid outfit narrowed her eyes, and blood-red pupils appeared as well.

She smiled mockingly.

“This is my place. Are you really going to start a fight here?”

Shen Ji conjured a Shield Sword out of thin air, instantly holding it to the woman’s throat, and spoke in an unquestionable tone.

“Are you threatening us?”

The woman’s eyes curved into a smile, and her tone softened.

“I wouldn’t dare. You are, after all, a King Seed.”

“Who exactly are you?”

“My name is Murong Xiaoxiao. We have spoken on the phone before.”

Shen Ji was blank, and he blurted out, “When?”

“You really have a poor memory. You were the one who told me to get lost along with my counterfeit money.”

Shen Ji suddenly remembered and said in disbelief, “You are that scammer?!”

Murong Xiaoxiao pushed the Shield Sword slightly away and blinked her beautiful eyes.

“That sounds so harsh. I am not a scammer.”

“What is your purpose in following us?”

Ye Xi took a step forward, her eyes clearly flickering with vigilance.

“No, rather, it’s fate that we have met again.”

Murong Xiaoxiao sat down on a chair of her own accord, put down the tray, picked up one of the cappuccinos, and took a sip.

Then she handed it to Shen Ji, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Would you like a taste? The temperature is just right now.”

Ye Xi was instantly infuriated.

Daring to flirt with her man in front of her—the woman must have a death wish!

The killing intent in Ye Xi’s eyes grew even more intense, and the scarlet blood mist seemed to turn into a tangible force, swirling around Murong Xiaoxiao.

“Oh? Jealous?”

Shen Ji squeezed Ye Xi’s hand to signal her not to act impulsively, then turned and said, “Just say what you have to say, don’t beat around the bush.”

Murong Xiaoxiao smiled and shook her head.

She put down the coffee cup she had been holding in mid-air and said casually, “I am very interested in you, so I need you to cooperate with me on some research.”

“For example?”

“Die and then come back to life.”

Ye Xi wished she could tear the woman in front of her to pieces.

First, she flirted with Shen Ji right in front of her, and now she wanted Shen Ji to die and be resurrected.

This was clearly a blatant provocation.

Seeing that Ye Xi was about to snap, Murong Xiaoxiao explained, “Don’t misunderstand. My Talent is [Bio-electricity].”

“It has two main functions. One is that to a certain extent, it can activate cell vitality and accelerate the body’s self-repair.”

“As for the second… it is to make people come back to life after death, provided that the person’s soul is tough enough to withstand my ability.”

After Murong Xiaoxiao said all this, Shen Ji guessed the gist of her thoughts.

Their first meeting must have been at the tavern.

She must have noticed him back then, which led to that phone call later.

“So you want to experiment with the effects of your second ability?”

Murong Xiaoxiao nodded and affirmed, “That’s right.”

“But why does it have to be me?”

“Because you are a King Seed.”

Just as Shen Ji wanted to continue asking, Murong Xiaoxiao added, “I read in an ancient book that the reason King Seeds are different from other members of the Blood Race lies in the difference in the strength of their souls.”

Seeing that she had piqued the curiosity of Shen Ji and the others, Murong Xiaoxiao raised the corner of her mouth and said, “How about it? Do you want to try?”

Shen Ji rolled his eyes and replied, “I’ll wait until I actually die one day before talking about it.”

Ye Xi let out a cold snort, thinking secretly: Even if Shen Ji encounters a life-threatening situation, I am the one who will save him. What does that have to do with this woman?

“That ancient book also says…”

“Says what?”

“Those who share a common bloodline with a King Seed will have a telepathic connection, but it requires my Talent to help you.”

“After going through such a big circle, you just want to tell us that you can help us?”

“That’s right, but the condition is that you must cooperate with my experiment afterward.”

Shen Ji eyed her suspiciously and finally asked the question he most wanted to know: “How can I believe that what you say is true?”

Murong Xiaoxiao, as if she had expected this, pulled a yellowed, ancient-looking book from under the tray.

On it was clearly written: Wangzhongneijing.