Witch, don't do anything reckless!

Li Chuqiu felt that he had been taken advantage of.

He kindly fed her medicine, but after taking it, the woman still wanted to eat his finger...

Li Chuqiu couldn't help but gasp. Was this really the Deputy Commander Liu he remembered?

At this moment, his aloof and otherworldly image collapsed and could never be restored.

Depressing!

Absolutely oppressive!

At this moment, even the well-informed Li Chuqiu was somewhat bewildered.

Should I pull it out quickly?

still is……

At that moment, as the pill entered her throat, a cool sensation quickly spread throughout her body, and Liu Xu gradually regained a sliver of rationality, the heat within her body subsiding slightly.

But then the strange sensation on her lips made her mind go blank again.

She began to realize what she was doing!

At that moment, shame and anger filled her heart, and her face burned. Liu Xu subconsciously looked up and met a pair of complicated eyes.

But only for a moment, and those complex eyes looked away with some difficulty. Then, there was no sound from her lips.

But in that instant, she felt a moment of loss and emptiness...

Li Chuqiu casually withdrew her finger and turned her hand behind her back.

"How are you?"

His tone was very calm, with a hint of concern.

Liu Xu's delicate body trembled slightly. She bit her tongue hard before she came to her senses and realized that the situation was still not good.

The witch's drug was too potent; the elixir could only temporarily suppress its effects. If its effects weren't neutralized quickly, the situation would likely worsen once the elixir wore off.

Regaining her composure, Liu Xu calmed herself and tried to clear her mind of distractions. She glanced at Li Chuqiu with a complex expression, then looked away, her voice remaining cool but unable to conceal a tremor of emotion: "You, protect me."

"OK."

Li Chuqiu nodded without much hesitation.

Just as he was about to ask what he needed to do, he saw Liu Xu struggling to get up from the ground. Her tight-fitting dress was covered in dust and dirt, and she didn't bother to tidy her messy hair. Liu Xu walked shakily to the eaves of the courtyard, her legs weak, and she leaned against the wall to enter the room.

"Stand guard outside for me, don't let anyone in!"

"Bang!"

The door is closed!

Li Chuqiu stood in the courtyard, staring at the tightly closed door, her mind still lingering on the scene from just now.

It felt like a dream.

But the lingering warmth on his fingertips reminded him that he wasn't dreaming.

After a while, Li Chuqiu stared at her fingertips and suddenly chuckled softly.

If you don't understand something, just ask. You accidentally discover that your boss's boss is a woman with a seemingly cool but actually repressed personality. What should you do?

Waiting online, very anxious.

……

Li Chuqiu hadn't expected that he had originally planned to sneak up here tonight to see if he could seize the opportunity and pick up some bargains.

I never expected to witness such a disgraceful scene involving Deputy Commander Liu... Is she going to kill her to keep quiet?

Thinking of this, Li Chuqiu couldn't help but start to worry.

It must be said, this woman was indeed very beautiful, almost flawless in both appearance and temperament. Even the unintentional aloofness and fragileness she exuded seemed particularly striking in contrast to the scene that Li Chuqiu had just witnessed!

It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.

but……

This woman has a powerful background; she's not someone a mere constable like Li Chuqiu could afford to offend.

His gaze fell on the silver sword that Liu Xu hadn't had time to pick up, and he picked it up to examine it.

The sword was light and exquisitely crafted, exuding a chilling aura that perfectly matched her temperament, as if it had been tailor-made for her. It was clearly a peerless sword, priceless in its own right.

Such a sword is not something an ordinary family can own.

Set in the capital, Yu Huacheng is unexpectedly appointed as the deputy commander of the Tianxuan Division. Nominally a deputy commander, she effectively oversees all affairs of the division. In fact, Li Chuqiu witnessed firsthand that the commander himself treated her with utmost respect…

Moreover, at such a young age, she is already a powerful expert in the middle three realms, truly a favored daughter of heaven!

A person with such a powerful background is definitely not someone he can afford to offend. Nor is he some kind of opportunist, thinking he can force himself on her and climb the social ladder by clinging to her coattails.

Thinking of this, Li Chuqiu sighed softly.

However, speaking of exceptionally talented women, he suddenly remembered that he had once provoked one of them, and wondered how she was doing now...

Is he dead or not?

……

The night was deeper.

Chaos reigned in Yuhua City.

The commotion at Prince Jing's residence quickly attracted the attention of the Imperial Guards and the Tianxuan Division. Before long, constables from the Tianxuan Division arrived one after another.

"head."

Among the crowd, Li Chuqiu spotted Chen San'er and Zhang Man.

"Why are you here?"

Chen San'er explained, "There was some commotion at Prince Jing's residence earlier. I heard something happened. So the higher-ups sent us here to investigate and help. By the way, boss, what are you doing here?"

As he was asking the question, Chen San'er suddenly caught sight of the sword in Li Chuqiu's hand: "Hey, boss, why does that sword look so familiar..."

He looked closely, then suddenly remembered something, and his eyes widened: "This, isn't this Vice Commander Liu's sword?!"

These subordinates of the Heavenly Profound Division could certainly recognize the deputy commander's sword. But the question was... how did Deputy Commander Liu's sword end up in the boss's hands?

Reminded by Chen San'er's words, Zhang Man, who was standing nearby, quickly realized this as well.

Why is he holding Vice Commander Liu's sword?

Where is Vice Commander Liu?

The two looked around, and soon Chen San'er's gaze fell on the closed door not far behind him.

"Don't pry into what happens in society."

Before the two could speak, Li Chuqiu slapped them on the head and said irritably, "Go do your serious business."

"The city is in chaos tonight, and there might be a powerful demon hiding there. Go and help immediately. If anything happens, I'll hold you all responsible!"

Knowing his subordinates as he did, he knew that explaining would only make things more complicated. While Deputy Commander Liu inside was still dealing with the situation himself, Li Chuqiu, who was helping him protect the leader, simply told them to get lost.

Chen San'er's eyes darted around, and he suddenly became anxious!

The bag is faulty.

"Boss, I understand, I understand everything. Then we won't disturb your enjoyment any longer!"

Chen San'er gave a meaningful look, chuckled, and quickly pulled Zhang Man, who was still completely bewildered, away from the courtyard.

……

After driving the two away, Li Chuqiu continued to guard the courtyard gate. Other colleagues from the Tianxuan Division appeared along the way, but Li Chuqiu also sent them away.

About an hour later, Li Chuqiu was getting bored waiting in the courtyard. Finally, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and Liu Xu walked out of the room.

An indescribable atmosphere permeated the air.

Li Chuqiu looked up and saw a slightly weak and thin figure. Her rosy face still had a blush on it. Her hair seemed to have been combed, with a few strands sticking to her forehead, as if she had been sweating profusely. Her slightly disheveled clothes looked like they had been soaked and then deliberately dried.

Although her eyes had regained their former cool and aloofness, a hint of moisture remained, and her entire demeanor had become completely different.

Her breath was still shallow and rapid, and her cheeks were flushed...

This state... it's like I solved it myself?

Could it be that he really solved it himself?

As Li Chuqiu was thinking, he suddenly saw those cold eyes fall on him. The eyes were still cold, but they seemed to contain a mix of complex emotions.

She just stared at Li Chuqiu without saying a word.

Remaining silent.

Li Chuqiu felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze... Could this woman really be plotting to silence him?

"Ahem, Deputy Commander Liu, are you alright?"

Li Chuqiu tentatively spoke.

Liu Xu didn't speak.

After staring at Li Chuqiu for a while, she suddenly stepped forward. One step, two steps, three steps... Finally, she arrived in front of Li Chuqiu.

Each step was light, as if the body had not fully recovered.

Just as Li Chuqiu was on high alert, ready for this woman to turn on him at any moment.

Liu Xu suddenly reached out her hand to him.

"Um?"

Li Chuqiu stared down at the slender, delicate hand, somewhat puzzled.

Until, Liu Xu's clear, slightly hoarse, and weak voice rang out: "Sword!"

Li Chuqiu then realized what was happening and returned the sword to her.

Liu Xu took the sword, held it in her hand, and gazed at it for a long time before speaking in a calm tone: "You are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened tonight."

"Don't worry, Deputy Commander Liu, I will not reveal a single word!" Li Chuqiu assured him confidently.

Liu Xu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Thank you for tonight.

She turned away, not looking at Li Chuqiu again, her voice neither cold nor indifferent, as if deliberately maintaining the status quo: "I owe you a favor."

"If you need any help in the future, please let me know as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Li Chuqiu's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected that this woman, who looked so cold, was actually not a bad person at all.

On the contrary, he's a kind person who knows how to repay kindness?!

Her favor is quite valuable!

Just as Li Chuqiu was about to say something polite, Liu Xu turned and left.

Just then, a travel-worn figure burst into the courtyard.

"Damn it, she got away!"

"...The demon race is indeed more despicable than the last!"

Xu Jinghong, looking disheveled and cursing, walked into the courtyard. Just as he was about to speak, his gaze fell on the two people in the courtyard, and he suddenly became suspicious.

"You two..."

"What were you doing just now?!"

"..."