Under One Person: I, Jiaqian Jushi, work from nine to five.

"So this is ah..."

Hearing this, Shen Chong wasn't so surprised that Zhou Fengliu was here. He figured that the company employee in front of him must have been attracted by Xia He's charm and was willingly acting as her lapdog.

"You little rascal, you can't just say things like that."

When Zhou Fengliu saw Lü Liang, he knew that Xia He was probably hiding here as well.

This small villa area actually hides the four most wanted criminals of the Quanxing Sect... Unbelievable.

"You've come looking for Xia? I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Xia left a while ago, and you probably won't be able to see her again. Why don't you stay here and wait?"

Gao Ning addressed Zhou Fengliu as "benefactor" repeatedly, sincerely inviting him to come in and have a seat.

Zhou Fengliu knew that if he left now, these people wouldn't let him go, so he didn't stand on ceremony, nodded, and then ventured deeper into the tiger's den.

"?"

Shen Chong was somewhat surprised to see that Zhou Fengliu actually dared to come.

Is he really that brave?

...

As Zhou Fengliu entered the villa, Shen Chong silently closed the door, indicating that Zhou Fengliu seemed unlikely to leave that night.

After a moment.

When Xia He rode her little motorcycle back to the villa and opened the door, she was completely stunned.

In the living room of the villa, besides the three madmen of Quanxing and Lü Liang, there was a man dressed in the uniform of Nadutong Company.

Hearing the noise, the man turned around.

"Oh, you're back so late." Zhou Fengliu teased Xia He, mimicking the tone Xia He used when she blocked his way at his house.

"You...you're here?" Xia He was surprised. Zhou Fengliu, whom she had been looking for for so long, had just appeared at the Quanxing stronghold.

“Of course, a kind person led the way.” Zhou Fengliu pointed to Ji Bochang, who was squatting in a corner.

Xia He glanced at the sound and immediately knew that Shen Chong's "toy" had caused the trouble. She glared at Shen Chong, who just gave a slightly embarrassed smile.

"Xia, won't you introduce this benefactor? I see that this benefactor has an extraordinary bearing," Gao Ning said to Xia He with a smile like a tiger.

"What's there to introduce? This is an employee of Nadutong Company. I've only met him a few times."

Xia He tried to describe her relationship with Zhou Fengliu as vaguely as possible to reduce any unnecessary trouble that Zhou Fengliu might cause by being close to her.

"Oh, I see."

Gao Ning nodded, then looked at Zhou Fengliu:

"You've only met Xia a few times, yet you've already found your way here. It's clear you're deeply in love with her."

“Let’s put those deep feelings aside for now.” Zhou Fengliu said, standing up. “Now that everyone’s here, I have nothing more to say. As company employees, we have to do our jobs once we’re paid.”

"?"

Everyone present was taken aback by Zhou Fengliu's words.

"Does the benefactor mean... that he intends to arrest us?"

While asking the question, Gao Ning was subtly preparing the Twelve Labors Formation.

...

"What's so great about the company? Joining Quanxing and following us is a good choice too, isn't it?" Before Zhou Fengliu could answer, Xia He spoke up first.

Although she knew Zhou Fengliu wouldn't join Quanxing, if she wanted to ensure Zhou Fengliu could leave this room peacefully today, she had to invite him to join Quanxing, even if it was just a pretense.

"?"

"I don't know if the company is good or not, it's just a place to work. I only care about whether I can get paid on time. As for Quanxing... from what I know, it's not a good choice either."

Zhou Fengliu rejected Xia He once again, then glanced at everyone present:

"Although it was a coincidence, I'm here... naturally I won't let these small amounts of money escape right before my eyes."

"Does the benefactor mean... that one of us will take on all four of us?" Gao Ning continued preparing the Twelve Labors Formation.

"There's no other way, it's all work. Please understand and support me?"

Zhou Fengliu flexed his wrists, and for some reason, he suddenly felt that the room was a bit hot, which made him feel a little irritable.

"Lei Yanpao, let him go."

Seeing that Zhou Fengliu was not following her arrangements and the situation was starting to get out of control, Xia He chose to stand in front of Zhou Fengliu and look at Lei Yanpao Gao Ning not far away.

"?"

this...

Seeing Xia He protecting Zhou Fengliu so much, the members of Quanxing realized that Zhou Fengliu might indeed be Xia He's old flame, just as Lü Liang had said.

"Xia...are you serious?" Gao Ning asked.

"Yes, let him leave. If his location is exposed, we can move to another place. But this person... you can't touch him."

Xia He spoke frankly, her words implying that she was protecting this man.

As she spoke, the Qi within her body surged, as if it might launch an attack at any moment.

"..."

The situation suddenly became tense.

"This is truly rare. Have you ever seen Xia He like this before?"

Shen Chong felt the time was right and broke the silence. He said that he had known Xia He for quite some time, but this was the first time he had seen Xia He protect a man like this.

He originally thought that Zhou Fengliu was Xia He's sycophant, but he never expected that reality would be so dramatic, with the roles completely reversed and Xia He not hesitating to fight them for a man.

In order to coordinate with Gao Ning's Twelve Labors Formation, he continued to fan the flames and buy time, saying:

"With Xia He protecting him, let him go. He's just a guy who hides behind women; I don't know what Xia He sees in him..."

Just as Shen Chong had bought some time, Gao Ning, who had been preparing for a while, released the Twelve Labors of Emotion Array. Dou Mei, who was standing next to him, cooperated with him at this moment, making Zhou Fengliu fall into the trap even faster.

With the two working together, Zhou Fengliu's condition became somewhat abnormal. He seemed to have fallen into a trap, and the meridians in his body began to twist uncontrollably.

...

"Now that the four madmen of Quanxing have finally gathered, how could I be so tactless as to leave? Since I'm here today, I'll test... just how deep your waters are."

Zhou Fengliu's rationality was rapidly declining, and after a burst of laughter that sounded like a villain, a sense of malevolence gradually rose in his heart.

In the Twelve Labors Formation, the Four Madmen of Quanxing were no longer just madmen in his eyes, but rather red banknotes, cups of wine to relieve stress, and sisters who knew his true nature.

"If that's the case, then I'm afraid you won't be able to leave this door today."

Gao Ning controlled the Qi within his body, operating the Twelve Labors of Emotion Array to repeatedly torment Zhou Fengliu's meridians.

"Okay, okay, then don't go out. I don't mean anything by it. Either I get beaten to death by you guys, or I beat you guys to death... it's that simple."

Zhou Fengliu has lost all his composure and is now acting as if he's laid all his cards on the table. He's furious, though he doesn't know why.

"Wake up... stay calm."

Xia He reminded Zhou Fengliu, but found it was useless, so she turned around and warned Gao Ning, who was causing trouble:

"Get rid of your Twelve Labors Formation now, or don't blame me for taking action against you."

Chapter 40 If young people aren't spirited, what kind of young people are they? (Second Update)

Xia He knew very well that although Zhou Fengliu had some strength, he was absolutely no match for the combined Four Madmen of Quanxing, especially the combination of Gao Ning and Dou Mei.

Gao Ning's Twelve Labors Formation can repeatedly switch between positive and negative emotions of the person entering the formation to weaken their strength.

This process can cause people to become trapped in a certain emotion and unable to extricate themselves, eventually leading to a breakdown. Dou Mei's ability, however, can make people forget their pain, become weak, and enter a state of spiritual enlightenment where they lose all motivation.

When these two combine their abilities, even many old masters from reputable sects can't withstand their attacks once they're caught in the trap.

"You're so long-winded, I'll deal with you later."

Zhou Fengliu, who was behind her, shoved her aside and then glanced at the other Quanxing members present: "Gentlemen, since none of you want to leave, let's make our move?"

Zhou Fengliu channeled his internal energy, and the Thousand Killing Blades and the Great Sword in his backpack pierced through the fabric and flew into the air, with countless blade fragments swirling under his control.

Royal thing?

How can you control so many?

Seeing Zhou Fengliu's methods, Shen Chong adjusted his glasses and remarked that he had never seen anyone control so many fragments at the same time.

"careful..."

With little fighting ability, Lü Liang quietly hid in a spot close to the door, observing the situation so he could make a quick escape if things went wrong.

"Your methods are truly... impressive."

As Zhou Fengliu manipulated countless blade fragments to launch a scattered attack, Gao Ning also became more casual and unreserved. While dodging Zhou Fengliu's attacks by maintaining distance, he manipulated the Twelve Labor Emotions Array to alternate emotions and make Zhou Fengliu succumb to them.

Seeing Zhou Fengliu fighting with Gao Ning and Dou Mei, Xia He stopped warning them and went to help Zhou Fengliu deal with Gao Ning first. Unfortunately, before she could get close to Gao Ning, Shen Chong stopped her and dragged her to the backyard of the villa.

"Shen Chong! Don't stop me!" Xia He looked at Shen Chong with both hands and questioned him.

"I'm stopping you because I'm afraid of accidentally hurting you. Although this kid... is a bit strange, that's all... He's caught in Gao Ning's Twelve Labors of Love Formation. Even if you want to take him away now, it won't do any good if he doesn't want to.