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Chapter 479 - 515: Qin Xin Pushed into the Fire Pit

Chapter 479: Chapter 515: Qin Xin Pushed into the Fire Pit

Sun Jie had certainly noticed the change in Li Xuan’s expression and sighed before he said, "What I’m saying may not be pleasant to hear, but bitter medicine often cures sickness, and frank advice grates on the ear. Since ancient times, heroes have struggled to get past the allure of beautiful women, yet some have succeeded. Those who do are the real heroes. Xuan Shao, must you decide whether you are going to be one of those heroes, or will you become a true overlord?"

Li Xuan was silent for a moment and then frantically searched around in his pockets before finding a cigar. After lighting and taking a deep puff, he finally felt a bit more at peace.

Then, amidst the swirling smoke, Li Xuan said, "Thank you, Sun Jie, but I still want to give it a try. As for Fang Yi..." He took another long drag of his cigar before continuing, "someone will naturally deal with him!"

A cold gleam flitted across Li Xuan’s eyes, there and gone in an instant.

Sun Jie said no more, as he had no choice but to take his leave. Having chosen to follow Li Xuan, he could not back down at the eleventh hour and resigned himself to seeing things through to the dark end.

Just as Sun Jie had left, suddenly, two foreigners, a man and a woman, approached Li Xuan.

The woman was not completely blonde; her hair was streaked with black among the gold, and her skin was not pale but tanned, like wheat. She had slightly upturned eyebrows, thin lips, but still possessed the seductive charm unique to the women of Feather Dark nation.

Her body was voluptuous, not fat, but rather full-figured in a slender sort of way, especially in her evening gown that accentuated her bountiful bust, which would draw men’s eyes to her chest before her face.

Behind the Feather Dark woman, the man had a head of slick-backed hair and his eyebrows looked almost carved, bearing the captivating eyes that Feather Dark men were known for.

Before either of the two could speak, Li Xuan took the initiative, "Miss Isabella."

Isabella glanced around at the crowd and said, "Mr. Li, your people’s soirée is really quite dull. It’s low-class to mix nobility with commoners at an event of this scale."

Li Xuan replied, "It’s a matter of national custom, certainly not as refined as the soirees you are accustomed to, Miss Isabella."

Isabella tilted her chin up slightly, a trace of smugness appearing on her face before she asked, "How’s the recent work going?"

Li Xuan replied, "It’s nearly complete. Within this short month, I have raised eight billion in RMB, equating to one hundred million in cash. I wonder if that satisfies you, Miss Isabella."

Isabella responded, "Almost. You’re still fifty million short of the goal you promised. Complete these tasks, and when you return to the ’Divine Court,’ the ’Divine Master’ will undoubtedly reward you handsomely. You will be promoted from a lay follower to a priest, and at that time, you’ll be eligible to enter the ’Divine Pool.’ Mr. Li, this is a heavenly opportunity for you, and you must seize it."

A fanatic light flashed in Li Xuan’s eyes, a fervor he hadn’t shown even after coming back to his country—not even Sun Jie, who was always by Li Xuan’s side, had seen such passion from him.

At this moment, Li Xuan was the embodiment of an extreme, fanatical devotee; though he didn’t shout any slogans aloud, his silent conviction was more intimidating than that of any vocal believer.

In the midst of the party, with beautiful music wafting through the air, Ma Yong appeared to be searching for something. Suddenly, he spotted Tao Xiuying and her daughter Qin Xin, and quickly ran over to them.

"Auntie Tao, you’ve arrived! I’ve been waiting for you a long time... Qin Xin, you’re here too," Ma Yong said, his eyes betraying an unnoticed covetous glint.

Tao Xiuying didn’t notice, but Qin Xin did. She frowned and said, "Mom, I’d like to walk around."

Ma Yong hastily offered, "I’m very familiar with this place, let me accompany you, Qin Xin."

Qin Xin wanted to refuse. Her expression was full of reluctance, but Tao Xiuying said, "Yes, Xin’er, let Ma Yong accompany you. He knows his way around here, it’s better if he’s with you so you don’t get lost."

Ma Yong immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, Qin Xin, Auntie Tao has said so, don’t refuse."

Qin Xin looked helplessly at Tao Xiuying, but her mother had spotted an acquaintance and hurried off, leaving Qin Xin behind. Feeling somewhat resigned, Qin Xin thought to herself that her mother had completely succumbed to money.

Ma Yong was rubbing his hands together in eagerness, saying cheerfully, "Come on, Qin Xin, let’s go and explore."

"Okay," Qin Xin responded dispassionately.

Beneath the Jinrong Building, a black BMW pulled up to the entrance, and a man and a woman got out of the car.

Shen Binnan had dressed down considerably tonight, her graceful and perfect figure shrouded in a loose, flowing dress that didn’t reveal her shape. Her icy countenance was free of makeup, not even a hint of eyeshadow – her natural beauty on full display.

Yet even so, it did nothing to hide the exceptional and otherworldly beauty of Shen Binnan.

Fang Yi, with utmost gentlemanly grace, invited Shen Binnan to step forward. They walked side by side, entering the Jinrong Building together.

Ding!

The elevator doors opened, and Fang Yi emerged with Shen Binnan.

When Shen Binnan appeared, instantly, many gazes shifted toward her. Even without the aid of cosmetics, her beauty shone radiant and clear, not with the gaudy luster of a harlot, but with a pure, crystalline allure.

Shen Binnan attracted many eyes, but she was already immune to such attention; she walked confidently into the banquet hall, indifferent to the stares.

"Your head-turning rate is quite high," Fang Yi remarked.

"You seem quite pleased by that," Shen Binnan responded.

"Of course I am. You’re my woman, and to be envied by so many is indeed a pleasure," Fang Yi said, obviously proud.

"Since when did I become your woman?" Shen Binnan’s eyebrows rose questioningly.

Fang Yi laughed heartily, his laughter unrestrained.

"Who cares? In any case, you are," Fang Yi stated with brazen and domineering assurance.

Shen Binnan paid him no heed, instead picking up a glass of wine to sip slowly.

At that moment, a man made his way quickly through the crowd to stand in front of Shen Binnan.

"Binnan," Li Xuan approached with the sincerest smile on his face.

"Mm," Shen Binnan responded, her voice devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

Fang Yi didn’t linger there; since Shen Binnan was no child and had lost interest in Li Xuan, he had no need to be watchful. He didn’t want to appear petty in Shen Binnan’s eyes.

Fang Yi also grabbed a glass of red wine and wandered casually through the crowd, when he suddenly encountered Tao Xiuying.

"You’re here too, little Fang," Tao Xiuying greeted with great warmth.

"Auntie Tao," Fang Yi replied with a smile, "Is it just you?"

Tao Xiuying said, "Qin Xin is also here, but she is currently with Ma Yong, the manager from Childe Corporation. Ma Yong has eagerly volunteered to show Qin Xin around, to give her a taste of the high life... Little Fang, where are you going?" As she spoke, Fang Yi suddenly turned on his heel.

Fang Yi gritted his teeth in frustration, at a loss for words. Although Tao Xiuying could be a bit dim, how could she be oblivious to the point of pushing her daughter into peril? If Qin Xin was led away by Ma Yong, who knew what might happen?

Fang Yi searched the crowd but couldn’t spot Qin Xin, which furrowed his brow. At that moment, a refined gentleman appeared before him – it was Song Duan.

"Fang Yi, are you searching for a young girl? I saw her being led out of the banquet," Song Duan informed him.

"Thank you."

Not concerned with how Song Duan knew, Fang Yi immediately left the banquet to search for Qin Xin outside.