After dinner, Lin Tian decided to part ways with Chen Moxiang.

Zhang Zhixing still hadn’t received the medicine he needed, so of course, he wouldn’t leave Luoyan Dock. And Chen Moxiang’s current task was to protect Zhang Zhixing, so naturally, she had to stay here.

Although Lin Tian and Chen Moxiang staying in the same room is a fortune other men would envy, he still gave it up.

To taste Chen Moxiang’s tofu... that would indeed require paying a price.

"Lin Tian, I know what you’re going to do now, be extremely careful!" Chen Moxiang stared into Lin Tian’s eyes. Although he wore a mask, his gaze was still so clear, emitting a charming glow that made Chen Moxiang want to take a few more looks.

"Don’t worry, you know my skills, surely nothing will happen."

Lin Tian, grinning, spread his arms wide, "We’re about to part ways. Who knows when I’ll see you, the busy person, again. How about a hug?"

"You fool!"

Chen Moxiang hesitated for a moment before leaping forward and hugging Lin Tian tightly.

Soft fragrance and smooth jade embraced him, a unique scent of Chen Moxiang’s invaded Lin Tian’s nostrils. Just as he was about to wrap his arms around her waist, Chen Moxiang, like a breeze, released him and kept her distance.

Lin Tian smiled bitterly. He hadn’t even felt her warmth, the fragrance on her, or the slenderness of her waist. Why let go so soon?

This hug was just a joke. Lin Tian thought Chen Moxiang would kick him, but unexpectedly, she truly embraced him for a moment.

"Hehe..."

"Silly laugh." Chen Moxiang gave Lin Tian a shy glance, with a hint of reprimand, "This time you got lucky. The Xu Family is so dangerous I won’t even begin to explain. Be more careful; there are tasks awaiting you."

"Mission guaranteed!" Lin Tian stood straight, raised his right hand above his eyebrow, and saluted.

"Pfft... acting naughty!"

...

After parting with Chen Moxiang, Lin Tian headed directly to the Xu Family.

At this time, Luoyan Dock was still bustling. After all, many people attending the auction came from the same circles, and dinner gatherings were inevitable when they met.

As for Zhao Xuefeng and Zhao Qingtang, they hadn’t returned to Kanyue City yet.

Zhao Xuefeng, as the number one in ancient medicine, earned this reputation not through empty boasts but with real expertise.

The ancient martial families had inseparable ties with ancient medicine, naturally treating Zhao with utmost respect. Their interaction was necessary. Of course, many leading figures in ancient medicine were involved.

Lin Tian could also confirm that these family members must want to use the teacher to find him, so he needed to avoid exposing his identity for the time being.

Following the route in his memory, Lin Tian quickly found the Xu Family. He chose not to enter through the main or back gates because he wasn’t sure how many eyes were on the Xu Family now.

Lin Tian reached a small corner and leapt over the high red brick wall as lightly as a swallow, entering the Xu Family.

When Lin Tian landed again, his feet touched grass—this was the Xu Family’s garden.

Leaving the garden, he found himself in the backyard of the Xu Family. From there, he could see a brightly lit house, which was the Xu Family’s main house.

Lin Tian quickly moved forward and soon realized something was off.

The brightly lit Xu Family was too quiet, so quiet that it gave Lin Tian the illusion that he was the only person in the world.

Suddenly, he noticed a dark corner. According to the Xu Family’s layout, that corner shouldn’t be so dark.

Instantly, a thought struck Lin Tian, and just then, a red seductive light flashed from the dark corner, directly hitting his eyes, making his whole reaction slow by a beat.

At this moment, eight people leapt from the roof around him, surrounding Lin Tian back and front.

The eyes of these eight people were fierce, and they held long swords, lunging a sword at Lin Tian’s chest with relentless force!

In an instant, Lin Tian felt like he was in grave danger, and a slight misstep would have him pierced through!

"Hmm..."

Uttering a muffled hum, the spiritual qi within Lin Tian rapidly circulated, rushing to his brain and clearing his mind.

Thwack, thwack, thwack...

He was still a step late. Eight swords, carrying sword qi, pierced through the cold-resistant outerwear and pressed against Lin Tian’s warm chest and back.

The blades did not pierce his skin but struck the bulletproof vest Bai Shishi had given him, saving his life.

However, the force of the swords was still significant. The eight immense forces through the bulletproof vest struck Lin Tian hard enough that he nearly spat out blood from the pain.

By this time, two more teams from the Xu Family surrounded him from the front and back, each wielding sharp swords capable of taking a life!

"Decapitate him!"

Someone gave the order, and the swords stabbed into Lin Tian simultaneously withdrew before thrusting toward his head again. If they hit, doom was certain!

Fortunately, Lin Tian’s senses, previously bewildered, recovered just then. He tilted his head and, using a slight pivot of the body, swung his leg, dodging the swords with a gust of wind and slapping each person’s face with it.

Lin Tian held back his strength in that kick, as these were Xu Family members, and there was no need for a lethal strike.

The eight individuals all fell to the ground from Lin Tian’s kick, their bodies burning with pain. This did not discourage them; instead, it boosted their fighting spirit.

"Kill!"

Someone roared, and the eight lunged again, with two feet hitting the ground.

At the same time, five graceful figures emerged from the dark corner. Lin Tian recognized them; they were part of the array from last night, highly skilled, with every move and even a single blink carrying a bewitching allure.

People closing in on the two sides had already encircled Lin Tian in the middle, just like trapping prey.

"You’ve got the wrong idea! I am Lin Tian!" Lin Tian hurriedly tore off the mask from his face.

"Lin Tian?"

Someone recognized Lin Tian and immediately exclaimed, "Why are you here? ... Everyone, put your swords away and return to your original positions to stand by!"

"Yes!"

The crowd surrounding Lin Tian gradually calmed down, sheathing their swords and leaping back to the roof and dark corners. The surroundings fell silent again, as if none of this had occurred.

"You shouldn’t have come!" A woman dressed in black stood in front of Lin Tian, her eyes beautiful, shimmering like they could speak.

"Hehe, should or shouldn’t is meaningless. If I am not wrong, you should be Yaqin, right? Take me to see Miaoqiu." Lin Tian said calmly.

Yaqin paused slightly, then smiled, "Miaoqiu is inside now, you can go see her yourself, I still have a task at hand, so I won’t guide you."

"Then you guys be careful too." After saying this, Lin Tian walked away briskly.

Watching Lin Tian’s back, Yaqin showed a charming smile at the corner of her mouth and sighed, "This little brother is quite the romantic."