Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

The sound of the Undying Path was so loud that Qi Zhimu, caught off guard, moved his phone away from his ear.

It's not hands-free, but it's better than hands-free.

All the women present were drawn to what Immortal Path had said.

"Thank you for completing the task, boss. Leave the rest to me. Don't refuse the payment; you need the money more than I do."

"You... I... sigh!"

Undying Path wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it. In the end, he sighed and only uttered three words.

"...Thank you."

"Once I'm done with things like Pinocchio, I'll find some time to grab a few drinks with you."

"become."

"That's all for now." Qi Zhimu hung up the call.

Unlike the other two rangers who led the hunters, Undying Path carried a heavy responsibility for his former comrades and their families.

He needed money and wanted to earn a lot of money, but he lived a life of near poverty, spending most of his money on supporting his comrades and relatives.

Old White, who was once human but is now a monkey, is a living example.

As fellow wandering knights, Qi Zhimu respected Immortal Path's character and integrity, and would help him whenever he could.

This commission fee is definitely not something that Undead can claim for free.

Assuming Ruan Mei doesn't come to Luofu Immortal Boat on her own initiative, the Undying Path will definitely be able to track her down and complete the commission.

The prison guard did his job very well.

Qi Zhimu had just put away his phone when he looked up and met several faces staring at him.

…Okay, Lao Da shouted too loudly just now, they should have all heard it.

Xueyi Hanya showed no reaction, his expression remaining unchanged.

The Black Tower is different; it seems unhappy.

In fact—I am indeed unhappy.

Ruan Mei has gone missing, and Qi Zhimu actually secretly asked someone else to look for her. Is that right?

Everyone says they don't know how to get along with Ruan Mei, and Ruan Mei even said that they would be even after death, but Qi Zhimu's actions now show...

No, no, no, it's incorrect in another sense.

Qi Zhimu has Black Swan, Mirror Flow, and for those who want to play with excitement, there are the Snow-Clad Sisters, not to mention the perfect Black Tower Lady.

Why would he suppress his feelings to the point of going back to an ex?

There's probably more to the story behind finding Ruan Mei... Oh right—

Black Tower almost couldn't resist slapping his forehead.

Because they were indifferent to the recent disasters in Luofu, they didn't immediately realize that someone's identity had been stolen by Huanlong.

Qi Zhimu mentioned it some time ago; that person's name seems to be Ting Yun.

Isn't that the fox in the long dress standing behind Ruan Mei, swaying her big pink tail?

If someone in Xianzhou knows Qi Zhimu, they can ask him to search for him; it could be Jing Yuan, or it could be someone from the Tianbo Bureau.

Either it's a kind-hearted train crew commissioner.

Himeko and her group of nameless guests were quite familiar with each other's style; they were the type to help someone to the very end, seeing things through to the end.

That's fine.

Qi Zhimu was unwilling to leave Luofu to find Ruan Mei himself, but instead chose to entrust it to someone else, which shows that—

No need to make it visible, just relax.

The roadside is still the roadside, and I actually suspected Zhimu and almost got jealous. I really shouldn't have done that.

As Black Tower thought this, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

Ruan Mei, one of the parties involved, had no idea what the Black Tower was thinking, and even if she did, she would choose to ignore it.

Listening to the conversation I just had with the person who was communicating with Qi Zhimu, I never expected...

"...Mr. Zhi Mu, did you come looking for me, or is it someone you know who is looking for me?"

Ruan Mei hesitated for a moment before finally asking the question.

"No, the person I'm looking for is Miss Tingyun," Qi Zhimu said truthfully.

"..."

As expected of a genius, Qi Zhimu's simple words made Ruan Mei instantly understand the whole story and recall the interconnected information that she had subconsciously overlooked due to her complicated emotions.

Amu accepted the task of finding Tingyun, but instead of leaving Luofu, he transferred the task to someone else to search for her.

That person found the place where Tingyun crashed and captured the pheromones she left behind.

Anyone who has been in contact with members of the Genius Club, or has enough experience and knowledge, can most likely trace her identity through her pheromones.

Anyone who leaves traces at a murder scene, whether or not they are involved in the case, can hardly remain uninvolved.

Therefore, the person Amu entrusted tracked her down to Luofu after she had not concealed her whereabouts too much, and that's when the previous communication came about.

"To be honest, Ms. Ruan Mei, a friend I asked found traces you inadvertently left at the scene of Ms. Ting Yun's accident, which is why..."

"I hope this has not caused you any trouble. If it has, I offer my sincerest apologies on behalf of my friend."

Qi Zhimu's words were impeccable from every angle.

But Ruan Mei couldn't help but feel upset when she heard this.

His tone suggested a certain distance... indicating that, even now, the two weren't exactly ordinary friends.

For Amu, he is still just one of the partners of his genius lover.

He still considers Yu Qingtu to be his teacher.

Ruan Mei was in distress, while Hei Ta was quite the opposite.

Hearing Qi Zhimu's heartfelt answer was incredibly satisfying, almost like reaching a climax.

This is exactly what I, the genius, wanted to see!

I support you in continuing to torture Ruan Mei, lest she be delusional, my dear Brother Mu!

"...No problem." Ruan Mei shook her head calmly.

She knew that no matter how bad she felt, she had to control her emotions.

Everything is difficult at the beginning; there is always a process to go from 0 to 1.

Intending to fulfill the agreed-upon terms of the deal—to send Tingyun back to Luofu and help her regain her memories—he went to find the current general of Luofu.

Explain your general purpose to them, and then take the opportunity to contact the Marshal of the Immortal Boat, or the General of the Jade Palace.

We will set off immediately once the cooperation is reached, without lingering in Luofu for even a moment longer.

However, plans can't keep up with changes... Ah Mu is actually in Luofu, what a coincidence.

Since that's the case, there's no need to rush.

While there's still time, and while there's still a chance to see Amu, I can use the excuse of helping Tingyun find her lost items to stay here a little longer and ease my longing.

It just means that Tingyun has to make some sacrifices.

Whether the lost items are found sooner or later makes no difference; I believe she would understand even if she knew the truth.

"Lord Zhi Mu, Lady Hei Ta, Lady Ruan Mei, my younger sister and I have important matters to attend to, please excuse us."

Xueyi knew that the two sisters were not needed here, so she left for the most legitimate reason.

After all… they really had to capture Suiyang, who was hiding outside Suiyuan.

The atmosphere fell silent once more after the judge sisters left.

Tingyun glanced at the time discreetly and smiled, "It's getting late, and Ms. Ruan Mei must be tired. Let me arrange your accommodations."

Ruan Mei had no intention of doing so, but after thinking about it, she decided to agree. However, to her surprise, Hei Ta indirectly refused on her behalf and extended an invitation.

"There's no need for that, little fox. Ruan Mei is this genius's 'closest friend,' and my Zhi Mu is practically a host in Luofu."

"When a close friend visits, the lover, as the host, should of course invite her to his home and treat her well."

"Ruan Mei, you wouldn't refuse to give me face, would you?"

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The following are screenshots of short essays by celebrities. You can close this if you don't want to read them, and new readers can skip to the next chapter.

Authors who don't understand the principle of "a wise man submits to circumstances" have all failed miserably.

To be honest, iRuan becoming one of the most talked-about topics in this book was completely unexpected by Hagi Huan.

But if things have turned out this way, what will readers eat if I don't write what they like?

If readers have nothing to eat, what will the authors eat?

Adding to the previous post: I love Ruan, but that doesn't mean Ruan is a loser. Hagi Huan also loves Jing, so does she not have any meat to eat?

Another point is Haji Huan's earnest request: please don't use references to this book in other people's works, as it can easily ruin your reputation.