Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

It’s not that Xiao Qiao worships Yan Ruhong and deliberately says such things to dampen Xu Xingguang’s spirits, but rather that Yan Ruhong’s hacker skills are remarkably proficient.

Yan Jingchen’s foster father raised many children with extraordinary talents; these children were essentially blades in his hand. Among the many adopted sons, Fourth Master Yan Ruhong’s combat strength was among the weakest, and his position as the Fourth Palace Master of Hell Palace was due to his exceptional hacker skills.

Xiao Qiao stared at the Intelligent Brain Terminal in Xu Xingguang’s hand, his expression somewhat grave, ”Yan Jingchen’s foster father was the previous Palace Master of Hell Palace. From what I know, this person is a smiling tiger; the more he smiles, the more he wants to stab you viciously. The reason he hasn’t shown up today is because he’s not on Bai Ze Island.”

”You and 099 destroyed the centuries-old foundation of Hell Palace overnight and killed his four most valued children. The chance of leaving Bai Ze Island alive is zero. You two should really think about how to survive.”

Glancing at Huo Wen’an, who was sitting silently in a chair, Xiao Qiao added, ”Survive first, then talk about your grand ambitions.”

”If we can leave Bai Ze Island alive, will you work with me and be my diplomat, dare you?” Huo Wen’an seemed to disregard Xiao Qiao’s well-intentioned advice completely.

”You’re really arrogant.” Xiao Qiao was furious enough to want to hit someone.

But Xiao Qiao was never one to act impulsively.

His gaze slowly swept over Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang, contemplating for a moment before saying, ”By the latest tomorrow morning at dawn, Yan Jingchen’s foster father will arrive on Bai Ze Island. By then, I guess the bosses behind Fallen Demon Street and Jile Hall will emerge to denounce you two together.”

”Bai Ze Island may seem like a scattered mess, but that’s just on the surface. The fact that you two destroyed Hell Palace makes you thorns in the sides of the bosses of Fallen Demon Street and Jile Hall.”

Having said that, Xiao Qiao leisurely looked at them, anticipating to see emotions like ’worry and anxiety’ on their faces.

Yet, they maintained a calm demeanor as if they remained unperturbed even if the sky were to fall.

Xiao Qiao couldn’t tell whether he should be exasperated or admire their mental fortitude.

Xu Xingguang even asked him again, ”If we make it out of Bai Ze Island alive, will you serve as 099’s diplomat? Just one word, will you agree or not?”

Huo Wen’an also fixed his eyes on Xiao Qiao.

After some thought, Xiao Qiao said, ”How about this: tomorrow, Bai Ze Island’s top experts will gather here, and if you manage to survive until the morning of the day after.” Xiao Qiao looked at Huo Wen’an and promised, ”I’ll work with you.”

His Crow’s Mouth is most suited for being a diplomat.

Huo Wen’an smiled, ”It’s a deal.”

Xiao Qiao pursed his lips, glancing toward the emergency operation room, his tone tinged with a bit of resentment, ”I’m not the one who ever breaks a promise.”

Upon hearing this, Huo Wen’an furrowed his brow tightly.

Xu Xingguang raised his arm and patted Huo Wen’an on the shoulder, ”You two have a chat; I’m heading to Yunxiao Hall to take care of something.”

Huo Wen’an grabbed her arm, ”You’re going to Yunxiao Hall now? I’ll come with you.” With Bai Ze Island in chaos, Huo Wen’an couldn’t rest easy letting Xu Xingguang head to Yunxiao Hall alone.

”I’m just picking up something and then leaving.” To reassure Huo Wen’an, Xu Xingguang casually took out an ornate, mysterious mask of ancient style and put it on.

This mask was the same one she wore when she went to the Xiahou Family to treat Xiahou Huai Gui.

”This way, no one will recognize me.”

There are many masked criminals on Fallen Demon Street, so Xu Xingguang walking like this wouldn’t arouse suspicion.

”Then have Zheng Qin and the others accompany you.” Although those two are weak in battles, having more people around is more reassuring.

”Alright.”

Watching Xu Xingguang enter the elevator and only after the elevator doors closed, did Huo Wen’an turn back to look at Xiao Qiao.

Xiao Qiao looked at him with a faint smile, sighing, ”So this is what it looks like when 099 is in love.” He rubbed imaginary goosebumps through his suit fabric, disapprovingly saying, ”Love makes people foolish.”

The once cold and ruthless 099 has also become clingy when it comes to love.

He never wants to touch love in this lifetime.

Huo Wen’an didn’t get angry, ”You’re just saying ’grapes are sour because you can’t have them.’”

Xiao Qiao snorted coldly.

The two exchanged glances, and the atmosphere suddenly turned silent.

They both looked like they had something to say but didn’t know where to begin with so much on their minds.

After a while, Huo Wen’an took the initiative to break the silence, ”Let’s make a formal self-introduction. Huo Zui was my former name; now I am Huo Wen’an, from the Mortal World, and I’m the Huo Family Leader.”