Lin Tian and the others were discussing swordsmanship and unconsciously returned to the central villa. Xiao Manxuan and a few others heard the commotion and ran out to greet them, noticing the big sea fish in Lin Tian’s hand first and foremost.

"Wow, Lin Tian, did you guys go fight or go fishing?" Zhou Botong exclaimed exaggeratedly while circling Lin Tian.

"We fought, and incidentally caught a late-night snack to make fish soup, everyone gets a share." Lin Tian laughed heartily.

Ou Qinglan and Mrs. Xiao shook their heads with a smile, but for Xiao Manxuan, a foodie, this was great news.

"Hurry up, I can’t wait any longer." Xiao Manxuan said with some excitement.

"There’s a kitchen here, I can call the chef over." Ou Qinglan smiled, taking out her phone to make a call, as the villa had its own restaurant with top-notch chefs.

"Sister Qing, no need, let me do it." Xiao Manxue suddenly stepped forward and took the big sea fish from Lin Tian’s hand.

Lin Tian was taken aback; he had just been joking, not really expecting her to cook. Was this young lady being so proactive? This was unlike her typical boss-lady style.

"What are you dazing about, let go." Xiao Manxue rolled her eyes at him and snorted delicately. Lin Tian promptly released his grip, allowing Xiao Manxue to take the fish into the kitchen.

However, Wang Wanxi and Mrs. Xiao both looked at Lin Tian with strange expressions.

"Lin Tian, you should first go upstairs and take a shower; there are spare clothes in the wardrobe." Ou Qinglan reminded, seeing Lin Tian’s soaked appearance.

Lin Tian didn’t want to wear wet clothes any longer, so he went upstairs without hesitation, though he couldn’t go to Ou Qinglan’s bedroom.

When passing by the kitchen, Lin Tian glimpsed Xiao Manxue filleting the fish with a knife. Her knife skills left him with his jaw dropped.

Because Xiao Manxue’s fish-cutting technique resembled swordsmanship, each cut avoided bones and removed the fish flesh intact. Perhaps even the ancient butcher couldn’t do better.

Damn, even cooking is honing sword skills, no wonder she can manage the family business while practicing to reach Postnatal Perfection, Lin Tian thought admiringly.

Lin Tian enjoyed a pleasant hot shower upstairs, and by the time he finished changing, Xiao Manxue had already brought out the fragrant fish soup. The milky white fish soup tantalized everyone’s taste buds.

Among all present, Xiao Manxuan was the youngest but ate the most, followed by Zhou Botong, who downed bowls of soup yet couldn’t stop talking, "Whoever’s lucky enough to marry the Miss will certainly be blessed to death."

When he said this, the Miss glanced secretly at Lin Tian, noticing his ravenous eating, and a smile unknowingly appeared on her face.

The group cooperated to finish all the fish soup, and throughout, they inquired about the martial arts fight. Lin Tian couldn’t disclose much, so he gave vague answers, yet even so, the non-attendees were astonished.

After finishing the late-night snack, it was nearly midnight. Mrs. Xiao, Ou Qinglan, the Li Yanan couple, and Yun Xiaotian’s family left first, leaving only Lin Tian with some young folks.

"Miss, we’re staying at the seaside villa and need to head back. See you tomorrow." Lin Tian waved, preparing to leave.

"Wait, I’ll go with you." Xiao Manxue unexpectedly said.

"Together? So late, are you planning to move in with me, I mean live, no wait..." Lin Tian was surprised, repeatedly misspeaking.

Xiao Manxue’s face turned slightly red but she quickly concealed it. She cast a sideways glance at Lin Tian and coldly snorted, "Keep talking nonsense and next time I’ll add croton powder to your fish soup."

With that threat left behind, she grabbed Xiao Manxuan and headed out. Xiao Manxuan turned back playfully and stuck out her tongue at Lin Tian.

"Lin Tian, I admire you, croton powder huh, that’s intense." Zhou Botong patted Lin Tian’s shoulder, looking gleefully.

"You’re too cocky, just wait, I’ll record at your door tonight and upload it online." Lin Tian threatened sternly.

"Record away, who’s afraid, I can go seven times a night, just worried listeners will feel inferior." Zhou Botong replied arrogantly.

"Dare to speak like that in front of me, want to die?" Ou Mengmeng pinched his ear and dragged him out, leaving behind wailing sounds.

Everyone I know is quite unconventional, Lin Tian thought humorously, shaking his head as he left the central villa.

With his quick pace, Lin Tian soon reached the seaside villa and reunited with the Xiao sisters and the Zhou Botong "couple."

However, Lin Tian and the others were surprised to find the villa still brightly lit, with the front door open, yet it was eerily quiet, with only the gentle sound of the sea breeze.

"Damn, could Li Wenfeng have caused trouble and taken them all? Mr. Qi and the others aren’t a match for him." Zhou Botong muttered, looking worried.

Lin Tian and the others’ expressions changed drastically too. The previous day, he had forcibly taken Tian Xiaotian from Li Wenrong and beat up the Li brothers, completely tearing off masks.

Knowing Li Wenrong and Li Wenfeng wouldn’t let it slide, they might have taken Tian Xiaotian when he was away.

Lin Tian and the others immediately dashed into the villa, but upon seeing the situation in the living room, they froze again.

Everyone was there—Mr. Qi, Tianfeng Entertainment’s core staff, and Tian Xiaotian—all present but silent.

The reason for their silence was that another person was in the living room, a woman, a young woman in a black dress with a graceful, curvy figure, striking features, and blue eyes.

"Charlotte!" Lin Tian widened his eyes, instantly sensing trouble.

That thought arose right as the Miss’s eyes widened too, her expression turned icy: "It’s you, Charlotte!"

Seeing Lin Tian appear, Charlotte stood elegantly with a smile, "Master... oh, Mr. Lin..."

She had meant to say "Master," but Lin Tian’s glance stopped her just in time. Realizing the mistake, she corrected herself, but before she could finish, Lin Tian heard the sound of a sword being drawn.

Then a cold gleam flashed, as the Miss unexpectedly produced the Hua Ying Sword from somewhere and lunged at Charlotte. Seeing the Miss furious and about to attack, Lin Tian felt a major headache.

Lin Tian really wanted to curse, This is such a damn mess!

But swearing wouldn’t help; these two women with a history met as Lin Tian feared most, making him extremely uneasy since Charlotte once kidnapped Mrs. Xiao.

As a prince among her people, Charlotte was equally proud and wouldn’t let Xiao Manxue attack her easily. With a wave of her hand, she brandished two daggers with eerie, claw-shaped handles, precisely her weapons: the Soul-devouring Blade.