Chapter 444: Seeing Liu Qingyan Again

Mottled light filtered through the windows, cutting the dim corridor into intermittent bridges of light and shadow. A black hem brushed softly against the spotless marble floor, finally stopping in front of the VIP lounge.

"Miss Liu, please go in yourself. I’ll stop here."

Gu Kaixian looked at the young girl’s back, gave a brief instruction, and then retreated into the darkness.

Liu Qingyan looked at the tall, luxurious black door in front of her, took a deep breath, and then raised her slender fingers to knock gently on the door...

"Enter." A calm voice sounded from inside.

Liu Qingyan pushed the door open. A VIP lounge filled with boxes of silver banknotes appeared before her. Sunlight spilled across the floor through the blackout floor-to-ceiling windows. Amidst the elegant black-and-gold furniture, a figure wearing a golden mask sat in the center like a statue.

Liu Qingyan stepped into the room, locked the door behind her, and then bowed respectfully, her black skirt brushing against the marble floor.

"Liu Qingyan greets the Special Envoy."

Her voice was very soft, like a breeze brushing through the room, making it very pleasant to hear. She didn't look directly into Chen Ling’s eyes, but kept her head down, watching her own blurred reflection on the floor.

"What do you want with me?" Chen Ling had no intention of exchanging pleasantries and spoke coldly.

Liu Qingyan opened her mouth, and after a long silence, said softly:

"I would like to ask the Special Envoy to find someone."

"Find someone?"

Chen Ling was startled and waved his hand. "I’m here in the Main City for business. For finding people, you should go to the police..."

"I am well aware of the Special Envoy’s purpose in coming to the Main City." Liu Qingyan looked up, her watery eyes fixed on Chen Ling, and continued, "Since the five major consortiums can use their wealth to gain the Special Envoy’s friendship, I would like to try as well..."

"Oh?" Chen Ling’s eyebrows raised beneath the mask. "Are you very rich?"

"I have no money, but I know where the money is... and who to kill to become rich."

With this light sentence, Liu Qingyan’s fragile body seemed to sharpen. The black skirt scattered on the floor looked like blades of light and shadow, making Chen Ling’s eyes ache.

Chen Ling’s expression suddenly turned serious.

Something is wrong...

This girl is simply not the same person he met in Liu Town... No, although her behavior and mannerisms haven't changed much, she seemed like a different person when she said that... Is this her true self? Or has something happened to her in the last half-month?

"What exactly do you want to do?" Beneath the ancient golden mask, Chen Ling’s voice was as cold as frost.

"As I said, I would like to ask the Special Envoy to find someone." Liu Qingyan kept her head down, her voice like a willow in the wind, soft yet resilient. "If bidding a high price for an item can move the Special Envoy to act, then I am willing to let the Special Envoy name his price..."

Chen Ling frowned and stared at the girl in the black dress. After a long while, he spoke again:

"Who are you looking for?"

"His name is Chen Ling."

Hearing this answer, Chen Ling’s expression behind the mask turned strange. He scrutinized Liu Qingyan suspiciously, and after thinking for a moment, asked, "Who is Chen Ling?"

"He is an actor, dressed in red, and highly skilled in transformation." Liu Qingyan paused, then added, "He is a member of the Twilight Society, codenamed [Heart of Red 6]."

"Twilight Society?" Chen Ling shook his head. "Do you know what kind of organization the Twilight Society is?"

"It is the evil of humanity, the mastermind behind the extinction of realms, and everyone should strive to kill them."

“……”

Chen Ling couldn't help but ask, "Since you know that, why are you looking for him?"

"He was a benefactor to me."

These five simple words, spoken from Liu Qingyan’s soft body, seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. For the first time, she looked up, staring directly into the eyes behind Chen Ling’s mask. Behind her misty, rain-drenched hair, it seemed as if countless fine swords were hidden.

"I must find him. If he is still alive, I will follow him; if he is dead... I will exhaust everything to avenge him."

The air suddenly fell into silence.

"He is a member of the Twilight Society," Chen Ling said calmly.

"So what if he is in the Twilight Society? Is the Twilight Society the only evil in this world?" Liu Qingyan said softly. "Human hearts are everywhere, and the world is a purgatory... It was he who redeemed me from purgatory. Regardless of whether he is good or evil, I am willing to be his sword."

Chen Ling’s expression became complex.

No wonder Liu Qingyan could only come to him. Searching for [Heart of Red 6]—if any police officer or other person in the Red Dust Realm knew about this, the girl would be labeled a Twilight Society rebel. Not only would she fail to find him, but she would also get herself killed... And now, in the entire Red Dust Main City, the only one who is absolutely neutral and has enough strength to find someone is him, the Special Envoy of the Golden Society.

She must have seen the five major consortiums use money to gain his friendship at the banquet and wanted to try to find a breakthrough to help her find him...

I have to say, this girl is very smart, and for now, she seems to be loyal and grateful.

Although Chen Ling didn't know what had happened to her, when Liu Qingyan mentioned killing just now, he could faintly perceive the existence of a Divine Dao from her—a kind of Divine Dao aura he had never encountered before... and it was definitely not weak.

"I cannot help you." A voice without any emotion came from beneath the mask.

Hearing this, Liu Qingyan’s body trembled slightly. She looked at the figure in the center of the black-and-gold room, her eyes full of confusion...

"I don't have time to help you find people, nor do I have any interest in getting involved with the Twilight Society." Chen Ling said calmly. "Furthermore, he might not even be in this realm anymore... This is not something that can be done with money."

Although Chen Ling appreciated her, he didn't need a girl who had just stepped onto the Divine Dao to become his "sword." He knew how to kill, how to disguise, and was used to being alone. If someone followed him, it would only become a burden.

He had indeed saved Liu Qingyan, but that was just a casual act; he had never thought of having her repay him... The path he walked did not require others to serve by his side.

Liu Qingyan’s request was rejected. She stood at the door like a statue for a long time before lowering her head again and saying softly:

"...It was my presumption."

She bit her lip, bowed to Chen Ling again, and turned to walk out the door.

However, just as she was about to open the door, she stopped and couldn't help but ask one more question: "Special Envoy... do you think if I find him, he would agree to let me follow him?"