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Chapter 771: Another mission

Chapter 771: Another mission

Ling Xuejiu immediately invited him, "Since that’s the case, Big Brother Li might as well stay in the villa. I have plenty of rooms here, and I’ll arrange a guest room for you upstairs."

Li Jie said, "Thanks, but I’m afraid I can’t stay. I’ll have to leave soon."

"This soon?" Li Mengjie coquettishly clung to Li Jie’s arm, "Big Brother, it’s not often you come here. Stay for lunch at least, and try your sister’s cooking skills."

"You’ve learned to cook?" Li Jie exclaimed, "Then I must really taste it. Fine, I’ll go and tell the soldiers to head back to base first." Having said that, he got up, walked out of the villa, gave a few instructions to his adjutant, and then returned to the living room.

Leng Xuan asked, "Big Brother Li, why are you bringing so many people with you? And with weapons to boot?" Now that he knew Li Jie wasn’t here to cause him trouble, he couldn’t help but wonder why he brought so many people with him.

Li Jie smiled and said, "I mentioned I was on official duty. Actually, I was just planning to swing by here and then leave."

Upon hearing this, Leng Xuan’s heart stirred, and he instantly remembered the conversation he had with Su Zhenggang the night before. So he asked, "Big Brother Li, are you here on orders to cooperate with the Baiyun City Public Security Bureau in catching someone?"

Li Jie’s expression immediately changed, and leaning forward he asked, "Brother-in-law, how did you learn about this?"

Just as he thought. Leng Xuan sighed inwardly, but seeing that Li Mengjie and the girls were there, it wasn’t convenient to talk more about it. Ling Xuejiu, being a discerning person, had an immediate realization and promptly got up to call Li Mengjie to the kitchen to prepare lunch. Then, Leng Xuan felt relieved to speak, "Big Brother Li, I’m good friends with Director Su of the city bureau, and he already told me about the incident yesterday. I heard that you are preparing to conduct a city-wide manhunt, right?"

Seeing that Leng Xuan was well informed about the situation, Li Jie didn’t hide anything and nodded, "That’s correct. We’ve established a temporary base near Baiyun City, and to handle the situation quickly, the higher-ups contacted our military and asked us to assist in the manhunt."

Leng Xuan immediately said, "Big Brother Li, it’s alright to dispatch troops, but please, don’t make any rash moves, and also, delay the city-wide search operation."

Li Jie frowned and asked, "Why is that? The orders from above... am I supposed to defy them?"

"Let me tell you the truth," Leng Xuan sighed, "In fact, this issue is directly related to me. The culprit came for me, and it’s unrelated to others. Moreover, that culprit is formidable—more numbers and firepower won’t be enough to defeat him. Just now, you’ve seen that your hundred soldiers pose no threat to me, even if they are armed. The culprit is no less powerful than me; if you encounter him, it would be tantamount to suicide."

Li Jie was taken aback and said, "That’s terrifying?"

"I haven’t exaggerated a single word," Leng Xuan declared solemnly, "That’s why I must remind you, do not act recklessly."

Li Jie, puzzled, asked, "What exactly is your relationship with this matter? If, according to you, the culprit is seeking revenge on you, doesn’t that mean Xiao Jie and the other are in danger?"

Leng Xuan sighed, "It’s a long story. You can ask Big Brother Su later. As for Xiao Jie and the other, I’ll ensure their safety, you needn’t worry about that. In short, if you must conduct a city-wide search, just make a show of it to satisfy those above. Leave the culprit to me to handle."