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As people walked out of the antique street, the hustle and bustle of people and vehicles returned to their ears, as if the life-or-death struggle in the dark alley just moments before was merely an illusion.

Gong Yichu quietly breathed a sigh of relief, her tense shoulders relaxing slightly.

She stole a glance at Ye Heng's profile. He looked perfectly normal, walking with ease, as if he had just taken a stroll.

My heart was filled with curiosity for a moment.

This man not only possesses medical skills beyond his years, but also has the ability to appraise treasures. Most importantly, he is also exceptionally strong in martial arts.

She found it hard to imagine how someone so young could have done that.

Of course, her face is also undeniably beautiful.

Thinking of this, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Perfect timing! Isn't the college going to hold a graduation ball?

I was just worried about not having a good dance partner, and here they are!

"Ye Heng, are you busy? Would you like me to buy you a cup of tea to calm your nerves?" Gong Yichu was too embarrassed to ask directly.

"No need, I have other things to do."

Previously, he had taken Jin Xuan as a slave, intending for him to be Su Yingxue's personal bodyguard.

However, during that time, the Spirit Group had a mission, and Jin Xuan couldn't spare the time.

Thinking that the mission of the Great Xia Kingdom was of utmost importance, they sent Jin Xuan to carry out the mission first.

But after being gone for so long, he still hadn't heard any news, so he decided to go to the Spirit Group himself to ask.

He remembered that the mission location was in Mohai City, and Su Yingxue happened to be there as well, so he was worried that something unexpected might happen.

"Oh...I see." The light in Gong Yichu's eyes dimmed for a moment, but quickly brightened again.

She remembered her grandfather saying that capable people are usually easygoing and don't like excessive politeness or entanglement.

State your purpose directly; it might be more effective.

Actually, I wanted to invite you to be my dance partner.

"Our graduation ball at Jinling University is in two weeks. But I'm still missing a dance partner."

I want you to be my dance partner.

A scene of elegant women and melodious music instantly flashed through Ye Heng's mind, completely out of place with his daily life.

He almost never goes to such places, let alone dances, which are completely foreign territory to him.

"I can't dance," he said awkwardly.

Gong Yichu's eyes lit up.

No? That's perfect!

For some reason, when she heard him say no, her apprehension disappeared, replaced by a strange eagerness to try.

"It's okay!"

"I can teach you! It's a very simple basic step; with your skills, you'll definitely learn it in no time!"

She could already imagine his slightly awkward yet upright figure in the soothing music, and how she would patiently guide him... Just thinking about it made her heart flutter with a delicate, tingling sensation.

Looking into her suddenly bright eyes, Ye Heng understood perfectly well what she was thinking.

He felt somewhat helpless; this girl looked gentle, but deep down she had a stubborn streak.

"But wouldn't that waste a lot of your time?"

Gong Yichu bit her lower lip.

If she were rejected twice by someone like that, she might have given up under normal circumstances.

But today is different.

The image of his back, blocking her way in the alley, so solid and unyielding, still burned in her heart. She didn't want to give up so easily.

"Ye Heng..." she softened her voice, following beside him like a kitten trying to persuade its owner.

"Just think of it as a break. Changing your environment and experiencing different things every now and then might be beneficial, right?"

Seeing that Ye Heng remained silent, she grew a little anxious and decided to resort to a bit of trickery:

"Please? Just once... I promise I won't take up too much of your time. Dancing is really simple, I'll teach you, I guarantee you'll learn! Besides... I really don't have any other dance partners to ask that day, it would be really awkward..."

Seeing how persistent this young girl was, Ye Heng really couldn't refuse her.

"Then let's give it a try."

Gong Yichu was taken aback at first, then her eyes instantly curved into crescent moons: "You really agreed? That's wonderful!"

"I'll send you the specific time and location later! It's a deal, no backing out!"

"Then...then I'll go back and prepare how to teach you!" Gong Yichu winked playfully, in a great mood.

"I guarantee I'll train you to be the brightest star on the dance floor!"

"Be careful on the road," Ye Heng reminded him.

"I know! You too!" Gong Yichu waved.

Ye Heng watched her leave until her figure disappeared before turning his gaze away.

After leaving Gong Yichu, he did not delay and went straight to Jinling Lingzu.

As he stepped through the Spirit Group's gate, the guards clearly recognized him.

With a look of reverence in his eyes, he respectfully led him to Campbell's office.

Pushing open the office door, I saw Kang Bo standing by the window with his back to the door, gazing at the gray sky outside.

"Senior Ye! What brings you here?" Kang Bo quickly greeted him.

In the realm of spiritual practice, those who have attained enlightenment are revered.

Ye Heng's cultivation far surpassed Kang Bo's, and out of respect, he naturally addressed him as a senior.

"I've come to ask about the mission in Demonsea City." Ye Heng got straight to the point, walked to the sofa and sat down, without any intention of small talk.

"Jin Xuan has been gone for a while now. How is the mission going? Su Yingxue is also in the Demon Sea. I don't want any accidents to happen."

Kang Bo nodded. The last time Ye Heng caused such a scene at the Spirit Group, it was also because of this woman.

He also didn't want any more mishaps.

"Since Senior Ye has asked, I won't hide it from you. The mission in Demon Sea City... is more troublesome than we expected."

"We're targeting a traitorous organization called 'Eclipse.' They've been lying low for a long time, and recently, with the help of foreign powers, their activities have suddenly become more frequent."

"According to reliable intelligence, they plan to launch large-scale terrorist attacks simultaneously in several key infrastructure and densely populated areas of Mohai City, with the aim of creating panic and undermining the country's prestige."

Ye Heng simply listened quietly.

Treasonous organizations and terrorist attacks were not unfamiliar terms to him.

On his previous trips down the mountain, some of the tasks his master assigned him involved dealing with traitors who had betrayed the country.

"The tricky part is that Eclipse Moon's strength is beyond our expectations. Our current intelligence indicates that they have nearly ten experts at the Innate Realm and dozens more at the Acquired Realm."

"And the elite forces that our Spirit Group can mobilize in the Demon Sea and the surrounding areas are... severely limited."

He sighed, his face growing even more worried: "The director and several other top combatants are tied up at the border and in several more critical locations, and they can't come back to help for the time being."

"The local forces in Demonsea City are adequate for handling daily security, but they are insufficient to deal with a gang like Eclipse Moon, which has many skilled fighters. For now, we can only monitor them as much as possible, look for the best opportunity, and strive to strike decisively. Otherwise, if we alert them, the consequences will be unimaginable."

At this point, Kang Bo looked up at Ye Heng.

"Senior Ye, I know you've always disliked getting involved in mundane affairs. But this situation is urgent, concerning the safety of countless civilians and the stability of the nation. With our current strength, we are not entirely confident in our ability to handle the threat of the Eclipse. Therefore… I humbly request your assistance!"