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Temporary Command Center of the Spirit Group in Demon Sea City.

The huge circular screen wall still flashed various data streams, but the atmosphere in the command center was more oppressive than usual.

The staff were engrossed in their workstations, and even their whispered conversations decreased significantly, with their eyes occasionally glancing towards the meeting area.

There, a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue Spirit Group uniform with golden dragon patterns on his epaulets stood with his hands behind his back in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

He was not tall, but he had broad shoulders and a thick back. His square face had slightly high cheekbones, his eyebrows were furrowed into a deep "川" shape, his lips were tightly pursed, and his jawline was taut and straight.

He is Shen Chongshan, the director of the Spirit Group of Mohai City.

At this moment, Shen Chongshan stared at the gloomy sky of the Demon Sea outside the window, a surge of anger rising in his chest.

"Jin Xuan, the deputy director of the Jinling Spirit Group, came to our Demon Sea City to cooperate with our mission, but he left without even saying goodbye? What do you take this place for? A vegetable market?"

Yesterday afternoon, when he received a report from his subordinates that Jin Xuan had suddenly left in a hurry and had not shown up since, and that communications had been switched to encrypted mode, Shen Chongshan could hardly believe his ears.

This is not only dereliction of duty, but also a contempt for him, the highest-ranking person in charge of the Demon Sea Spirit Group!

What angered him even more was another piece of news that followed—the so-called "special operations team" that Campbell sent from Nanjing had split up shortly after they got off the plane!

Team leader Ye Heng led Tianlang alone, while vice-captain Zhou Zixuan led the remaining three in the safe house to "formulate a plan," with seemingly no communication between the two sides. This wasn't support; they were clearly there to cause trouble!

"Kangbo, Kangbo, what kind of people did you send?!" Shen Chongshan exhaled a heavy breath.

The pressure from the General Administration, the concern from the municipal government, the potential risks to the public... a heavy burden was on his shoulders. And just at this critical juncture, half of the foreign aid players inexplicably left, and the rest started fighting amongst themselves!

How could he not be furious?

Especially considering Jin Xuan's arrogant demeanor—in the previous meeting, although that guy didn't say much, Shen Zhongshan had seen his subtle arrogance and the occasional look in his eyes that seemed to disdain the Demon Sea Spirit Group's inefficiency.

Now they've just disappeared?

"Have you found Jin Xuan's location?"

"Director." The deputy and intelligence chief approached quickly. "We've found it. Deputy Director Jin Xuan was last seen at the Haiyue International Hotel near Binhai Avenue. He went in and never came out. The hotel's registration system shows that the presidential suite on the top floor was booked by a woman surnamed Su, who is from Jinling."

"Ms. Su from Jinling?" Shen Chongshan's brows furrowed. "Could it be Su Yingxue? The female CEO of the Su Group?"

"Yes. We retrieved the surrounding surveillance footage. Although Deputy Director Jin Xuan disguised himself, his movements and entry time matched up. After entering the hotel, he went directly to the top floor, and then... he seemed to be playing the role of a bodyguard." The deputy's tone was tinged with disbelief.

Bodyguard? The deputy director of the Jinling Spirit Group went to be a bodyguard for a female CEO in the business world?

Shen Zhongshan was stunned; this was more outrageous than any possibility he had anticipated.

Who is Jin Xuan? He is a direct descendant of the Jin family of Jinling. His cultivation has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, making him a top expert within the Spirit Group system. He is also known for his fiery temper, protectiveness of his own, and arrogance.

To make him a bodyguard? Especially for a young businesswoman? That's utterly absurd!

Is there some inside story behind this?

Regardless, it is a fact that Jin Xuan left the command post without authorization. As the director of the Demon Sea Spirit Group, he had to get to the bottom of this, both officially and personally. This was not only about the authority of the command system, but also about the coordination and safety of subsequent operations.

"Prepare the car." Shen Zhongshan gave the order without hesitation.

"Go to the Haiyue Hotel. Also, notify the action team to raise the alert level of the old port wharf and surrounding areas. No one is allowed to act without my order. Keep a close eye on Zhou Zixuan's side as well, and don't let them cause any more trouble."

"Yes!" The deputy immediately turned around to make the arrangements.

Shen Chongshan straightened his uniform collar and strode toward the elevator.

He wanted to see what Jin Xuan was up to.

If he can't give a clear explanation, even if he is the deputy director of Jinling, he will have to give Shen Chongshan an explanation today!

The car quickly drove out of the underground parking garage and merged into the traffic. Shen Chongshan leaned back in the back seat, closing his eyes to rest, but in reality, his mind was rapidly processing the known information.

"Ye Heng..." he murmured the name.

Campbell's praise for this person in his communications was almost abnormal, even using words like "unfathomable" and "completely obedient."

However, the intelligence that came through indicated that this person was too young. After arriving in the Demon Sea, he did almost no "command" except to take away Sirius. Instead, he seemed to be detached from the mission.

Shen Chongshan leaned towards the former. Kang Bo was no fool; his earnest recommendation must have a reason.

However, it seems that this person has not only failed to provide any assistance, but has also caused internal instability.

"I hope you're not just all show and no substance," Shen Chongshan thought to himself, his gaze fixed on the rapidly receding street scene outside the car window.

Outside the presidential suite on the top floor of Haiyue International Hotel.

Jin Xuan stood silently in the shadows beside the door, like a stone statue. His aura was so concealed that his presence was almost imperceptible unless one looked for him specifically.

Just then, his miniature encrypted communicator vibrated very slightly. It was an urgent alert from his informant at the command center: "Director Shen Chongshan has left the command center and is heading to your hotel by car. He is expected to arrive in fifteen minutes. His purpose is unknown, but he seems to be in a bad mood."

Shen Chongshan? He came in person?

Jin Xuan's eyes sharpened.

He knew that his sudden departure yesterday would definitely cause dissatisfaction on the Demon Sea side, but he did not expect Shen Chongshan to come directly to his door.

According to regulations, Shen Chongshan is the director of the Demon Sea Bureau, while he is the deputy director of the Jinling Bureau; theoretically, they have no direct subordinate relationship. Shen Chongshan's actions undoubtedly express strong dissatisfaction and demand an explanation.

Trouble is brewing.

He knew Shen Zhongshan somewhat; he was tough, principled, and extremely concerned with the authority of his jurisdiction. His actions yesterday were undoubtedly a serious violation in Shen's eyes.

He gently knocked on the suite door and whispered to Su Yingxue inside, "Ms. Su, some officials may be visiting later regarding some work handover issues. You don't need to come; I can handle everything."

Su Yingxue looked up from the documents and replied through the door, "Okay, Mr. Jin, please go ahead."

Her voice was calm, as if she hadn't thought much about it.

Jin Xuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The elevator indicator light started flashing, and the numbers gradually approached the top floor.

Jin Xuan straightened up and calmly looked at the elevator doors that were about to open.

He had just figured it out: in any case, the task of protecting Su Yingxue was assigned by Ye Heng.

No matter what Shen Chongshan asks, he can just pin it on Ye Heng, since he's working for Ye Heng now.

With Ye Heng's abilities, he should be able to solve this easily.