The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 664 Arms Deal (4)_1

Chapter 664: Chapter 664 Arms Deal (4)_1

Then, Situ Xin directly tossed the two grenades into the sea nearby. Having dealt with the grenades, Situ Xin immediately pulled out a Silver Needle and threw it into the bodies of the people from the "Yan" organization on the ground. Those who were preparing to respond and reach for grenades were all immobilized, unable to move, including the two leaders who were also frozen in place by Situ Xin.

Seeing that everyone was immobilized, Situ Xin sighed in relief, pretended to wipe his forehead, and said to Baibai, "Oh, good timing. I was just saying, when out on a job, one can’t afford to be distracted like this. Look, it almost turned into a big problem."

Baibai, quite unimpressed with his master Situ Xin’s words, grumbled to himself, "Speak for yourself, as if he’s the only one who got distracted. Not to mention who was the one enjoying their meal."

When Xiao Muli saw the two grenades soar into the air, he mentally exclaimed, "Not good, I’ve fallen for Xiao Qing’s trap this time."

Although Xiao Muli internally shouted an alarm, his actions were a step ahead of his thoughts. He ran towards the weapons cache, with his thoughts rapidly turning during the run, knowing that even if he ran faster than world champions, he would definitely be too late to stop the grenades from exploding.

Xiao Muli even prepared himself to be greeted by a weapons cache that had been blown beyond recognition when he arrived.

Nevertheless, Xiao Muli still gave his all to sprint to the weapons cache. Even if all the munitions were destroyed by Xiao Qing’s people, he couldn’t just let them get away easily. Since they dared to plot against him and touch his belongings, how could Xiao Qing and his underlings leave without leaving behind some compensation?

But when Xiao Muli, completely out of breath, finally arrived at the weapons cache, there was none of the expected continuous explosions; the weapons cache stood intact. "What’s going on?" Xiao Muli panted out loud.

Struggling for breath in his exertion, Xiao Muli, without looking up or seeing the white shape hovering mid-air, only noticed the pitch-black night sky. If not for the lights nearby, it would have been total darkness where one could not see their own hand in front of their face.

The Baibai hovering in mid-air with Situ Xin wasn’t easily discovered either.

"Master, master, how did it go?" Xuan and Che, worried about Xiao Muli, shouted as they approached the weapons cache, running towards it.

Edward, also anxious, followed closely behind Xuan and Che. Unlike them, he wasn’t concerned about Xiao Muli’s personal safety; he was more concerned about the batch of military hardware, "Mr. Xiao, how’s the munitions? Are they all right?" What he didn’t articulate was that this was their organization’s lifeline.

"It’s fine," Xiao Muli had by then calmed his breathing, stood up straight, and answered.

It was unclear whether Xiao Muli’s response was to Xuan and Che or in answer to Edward’s question.

"Good, good, as long as it’s fine." Following Xiao Muli’s answer, Xuan, Che, and Edward all made it there. They simultaneously exclaimed in relief upon seeing the unharmed Xiao Muli and the intact weapons cache.

"Eh, why are all those people standing there like they’re frozen?" Xuan, relieved that Xiao Muli was unharmed, was just about to ask Xiao Muli how to handle those people when he looked up and noticed their odd behavior.

Alerted by Xuan’s shout, Xiao Muli and the others also noticed the strangeness of those people. In addition to Xiao Qing’s and "Yan’s" members being immobilized, Xiao Muli’s own men and those hidden in the shadows were still recovering from their shock, each lifting their heads to stare unblinkingly at the sky above.

Situ Xin and Baibai had noticed Xiao Muli as soon as he appeared. However, they both tacitly chose silence, deciding not to reveal themselves unless Xiao Muli discovered them.

"Come here, tell us what’s going on here?" Che called over the nearest of Xiao Muli’s subordinates, asking for details.

While Che called Xiao Muli’s subordinates over to inquire about the situation, Xiao Muli stared at those immobilized by Xiao Qing, feeling a sense of déjà vu, yet unable to recall where he’d seen this scene before.

Xiao Muli didn’t mind Che calling someone over for information; instead, he searched his mind, trying to figure out where he had seen this scene before. His eyes narrowed in concentration as he carefully observed those immobilized. Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Xiao Muli.

He remembered why the scene looked so familiar; it was a trick often used by his beloved baby. He could still recall Situ Xin proudly showing off her Silver Needle, telling him not to underestimate the tiny needles; their effectiveness could be tremendous, sometimes even more useful than their firearms.

Upon remembering, Xiao Muli exclaimed in surprise, "Baby!"

"Master," Xuan had just managed to get some information from Xiao Muli’s subordinate and wanted to report to Xiao Muli.

However, Xiao Muli had no time for Xuan now; his mind was preoccupied with the thought that his Baby was here. Xiao Muli looked around; apart from the areas lit by lights, everywhere else was engulfed in darkness, making it impossible to see anything.

"Mr. Xiao, since the munitions are safe, can we go in and inspect the goods now?" Although Edward was also curious about how the thrown grenades hadn’t exploded, his priority was whether the shipment of munitions could be received as planned.

"We’ll discuss this later; I have something else to take care of right now." Xiao Muli wasn’t in the mood to negotiate an arms deal with Edward; he wanted to find Situ Xin as soon as possible. Although he knew about Situ Xin’s skills and that there were hardly any who could harm her, the thought of her alone out there in the pitch-black night made him uneasy.

If Baibai knew what Xiao Muli was thinking at that moment, it would surely bristle in anger. What did he mean by her master was alone? Although Baibai might not be human, it was still a Divine Beast, a coveted being that others could hardly obtain.