High-level martial arts: Long spear with black flames to suppress demons.

Because Shen Chang'an had sent a message to Uncle Zhang in the afternoon saying that he would stay at the branch office to have dinner with his colleagues and wouldn't be going home that night, Lao Zhao generously treated the entire team to a meal at a nearby upscale seafood restaurant.

The main reason for choosing a seafood restaurant was that Baiyin, the little cat demon, had a fervent love for seafood, and Li Xiwan, who had just joined the team, did not have a seafood allergy.

In the spacious private room.

"Click, click..."

A magnificent mountain of shrimp and crab shells had already piled up in front of Baiyin. Wearing disposable gloves, she was wrestling desperately with a king crab that was bigger than her face, completely disregarding her image.

Shen Chang'an and Lao Zhao, on the other hand, appeared much more refined. While peeling shrimp, they earnestly discussed the follow-up training plan for Li Xiwan.

"I will be responsible for teaching her the theoretical foundations of magic and the methods of meditation and breathing exercises."

Old Zhao efficiently assigned tasks.

"But in the Night Town Division, even a 'mage' who specializes in magic absolutely cannot be fragile. Melee combat ability also determines the survival rate in actual combat."

Old Zhao turned to Shen Chang'an: "So, you'll be in charge of the basic fighting techniques, the use of cold weapons, and practical combat skills. After all, no one in the entire Qingzhou District has more authority on this than you."

Shen Chang'an wiped his hands and nodded in agreement: "No problem. However, her current physical condition is too poor. She can't even beat an ordinary adult male. Teaching her combat techniques directly would easily cause her to strain her muscles. Before teaching her killing techniques, we must first put her through rigorous physical training to build a solid foundation."

"Yes, improving physical fitness is the first step," Old Zhao agreed.

The two tacitly finalized a preliminary training plan and decided to officially implement this intensive training during the summer vacation after the college entrance examination.

Sitting next to Shen Chang'an, Li Xiwan quietly ate her seafood porridge in small bites, her bright eyes glancing between Lao Zhao and Shen Chang'an.

Although the "devil training" they were discussing sounded terrifying, Li Xiwan felt an unprecedented sense of security and belonging.

This was the first time since her parents' divorce that someone had so seriously and responsibly paved the way for her future and made such detailed plans for her life.

"I will try my best."

Li Xiwan secretly vowed in her heart that she must never let them down.

......

In the evening, in an underground billiards hall on South Street in Qingzhou District.

The air was thick with the pungent smell of smoke and cheap perfume, and the deafening bass music made one's heart pound.

This place is a gathering place for local youths and thugs, and it's also Wang Qiang's territory.

He looked to be in his mid-twenties, sporting a neat buzz cut, with sparkling earrings adorning both ears, and his arms covered in menacing dragon tattoos. He wore baggy, knock-off streetwear and was fiddling with a billiard cue, surrounded by a dozen or so shady-looking thugs.

Cao Min parked his heavily modified electric motorcycle at the door and walked in.

"Oh! My sister-in-law is here!"

Upon seeing Cao Min enter, the group of underlings who were playing ball immediately began to fawn over her and shout.

Cao Min enjoyed the vanity of being fawned over and treated like a big sister. She haughtily raised her chin and walked to the billiard table.

When Wang Qiang saw Cao Min, a wicked smile crept across his lips. He threw down his golf club and pulled her into his arms. His rough hands gave Cao Min a hard pinch on her waist and hips, which made her let out a coquettish cry.

"Wow! Qiang Ge is awesome!"

The surrounding henchmen immediately burst into a lewd cheer and whistling in perfect unison.

Wang Qiang basked in the flattery of his underlings, leaned down and kissed Cao Min on the cheek, then casually asked, "Didn't you say a classmate from a wealthy family was coming over with you today? Where is he?"

Mentioning Zhang Qingqing reminded Cao Min of her still-unknown Porsche, and she rolled her eyes in annoyance: "Don't even mention it. That girl is a boring, good-natured student. She said the college entrance exam is coming up soon, but she absolutely refused to come and went home to study. What a pretentious act.

As she spoke, Cao Min took out her phone and opened her photo album: "Look, this is what she looks like, always acting like a rich young lady."

Wang Qiang glanced at his phone screen casually.

However, at that very glance, Wang Qiang's eyes lit up instantly.

Although Zhang Qingqing in the photo is only wearing an ordinary school uniform, her rich and beautiful temperament, which she has cultivated since childhood, and her pure and beautiful face are incomparable to those heavily made-up young women in the billiard hall.

Wang Qiang couldn't help but lick his lips and pat Cao Min's butt: "This girl is pretty hot. Think of a way to get her out and have some fun in the next couple of days."

"I've already told her, but she refuses to come out."

Cao Min pursed her lips, feeling inexplicably jealous.

"The college entrance exam is coming up soon, and her dad is very strict."

"Stop talking nonsense, people can come up with solutions."

Wang Qiang narrowed his eyes and threw out the bait.

"If you can get her to come here, I'll take you to buy the latest, top-of-the-line iPhone tomorrow. And..."

He lowered his voice mysteriously and whispered in Cao Min's ear, "I can also take you to broaden your horizons and let you meet the real 'big shots' of our Qingzhou District. The kind of powerful figures who can command the wind and rain, I guarantee you've never seen them in your life."

"An important person?"

Upon hearing about the latest iPhone and the use of the term "big shot," which satisfied her vanity, Cao Min's eyes instantly lit up.

Her initial jealousy was instantly replaced by intense greed, and she excitedly nodded in agreement, "Okay! Don't worry, Brother Qiang, even if I have to lie, I'll definitely find a way to get her out for you!"