Yun Fan comforted her, "Auntie, don't worry. You don't need to be afraid of them!"
Despite his words, Yun Fan was inwardly shocked.
Logically, Lin Shufen was considered a member of the Hell Organization's third echelon. Yet, such a person had never even met the Lord of Hell.
It seemed that the Lord of Hell was truly outrageously strong. He wondered if he would be able to fight against that person once he surpassed the Innate realm.
After Lin Shufen went to rest, Yun Fan went up to the second floor.
"Is my third senior sister alright?" Yun Fan asked with concern.
Zhao Lingyue replied, "She's fine. But my sister has truly been worried sick about you. You mustn't let her down!"
Yun Fan felt that her words were a bit strange, but he still said, "Don't worry, how could I let my third senior sister down? My third senior sister's affairs are my affairs!"
"The leader of the Left Alliance was actually preparing to enter the mortal world, but my sister stopped him. So, you don't have to worry about it now!" she reminded Yun Fan.
Yun Fan immediately breathed a sigh of relief. The main reason was that his master had gone off traveling the world. Otherwise, what were the mere hidden sects compared to him?
They wouldn't even be enough for his master to fight.
However, from this, he could reasonably infer that his master seemed to be completely handing this matter over to him.
At this moment, Zhao Lingyue said, "I'm here to say goodbye today!"
"You're leaving?" Yun Fan asked in confusion. Although Zhao Lingyue had been pestering him incessantly before, which he found somewhat bothersome, now that she was suddenly leaving, he actually felt a little unaccustomed to it.
Zhao Lingyue nodded, "I've been in the secular world for long enough. As for the hidden sects, you can rest assured. Actually, it wasn't just my sister's credit this time!"
"What?" Yun Fan was stunned.
"It was also the credit of the Medicine King Valley. Under the pressure from the Medicine King Valley and my sister, most of the hidden sects didn't dare to make any rash moves!" she reminded Yun Fan.
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan finally understood. It must have been Jiang Xueyan's doing.
Since Jiang Xueyan was the saintess of the Medicine King Valley, everyone in the entire Medicine King Valley doted on her immensely. Her requests were practically always met.
Although the Medicine King Valley seemed to have no ceiling in terms of combat power, one should not forget the Valley's status. Ordinary people feared birth, aging, sickness, and death. Experts also feared injury or defects in their martial arts, which would then lead them to seek help from the Medicine King Valley.
It could be said that most of the hidden sects feared his third senior sister's strength, but they feared cutting ties with the Medicine King Valley even more. Once they severed ties with the Medicine King Valley, it would be equivalent to having no fallback.
Yun Fan was deeply moved inwardly. He hadn't expected that Jiang Xueyan had already helped him so much in an unseen way.
At this moment, Zhao Lingyue said to Yun Fan, "Also, don't mess around with other women outside. If my sister finds out, she will kill you!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan instantly shuddered.
"No... it's not that serious, is it!"
"It is!"
At this moment, Yun Fan didn't know why, but a sense of fear arose in his heart.
...
After Zhao Lingyue left, the hidden sects were temporarily quiet. Yun Fan decided to return to Jiangnan to have a look.
He didn't know why, but he had come to regard Jiangnan as his second home. However, this was also normal, as his fiancée was in Jiangnan.
He only sent Ye Ji a text message, as he didn't want to disturb her. Ye Ji should have been busy with her closed-door cultivation during this period.
As for Ye Qingcheng, there was even less need to bother her. Company matters were enough to give her a splitting headache, making her wish no one would approach her.
Subsequently, Yun Fan and Lin Shufen set off for Jiangnan.
...
Upon returning to Jiangnan, Yun Fan paid a visit to the Black Dragon Society.
"Boss, you're finally back!" Lei Bao and Hei Long were tearful and wanted to rush up to hug Yun Fan, but Yun Fan kicked them both away with a single kick.
On the other hand, Tian Ying was much calmer. After all, he always had a stern expression, even when facing Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was not angry. After all, this was Tian Ying's inherent personality. Rather than calling him a cold prince, it was more like he was born to be beaten.
At this moment, Tian Ying said to Yun Fan, "Boss, I've broken through to the Half-step Innate realm!"
"Mmm! Not bad! Keep up the good work." Yun Fan nodded with satisfaction. It seemed his decision to take this subordinate was not in vain. Their growth rate and progress were very pleasing.
"Don't worry, Boss. Once I break through further, I'll be able to truly help you!" Tian Ying said gratefully.
"No rush, take your time!" Yun Fan knew that breaking through a realm was not that simple, especially from Half-step Innate to Innate. Even with his support, it would be extremely difficult. However, he had never expected these three to help him fight against the hidden sects. His only requirement for them was to protect their base of operations. Judging by the current situation, these three were doing a good job. With no disruptions in the rear, he didn't have to worry about looking back.
Lin Shufen, who had accompanied him, had intended to remind Lin Tianxin to be more open-minded, as with Yun Fan's strength, Lin Tianxin couldn't possibly be his only woman. However, upon opening the door and seeing Lin Tianxin playing mahjong with a few other women, she realized she had overthought things. Her daughter seemed to have a more open outlook than herself.
However, the foreign woman next to Lin Tianxin caught her attention. Not only hers, but Yun Fan's attention was also drawn.
"You, come with me for a moment!" Yun Fan, who had just arrived, immediately said to the foreign woman.
The woman, who was busy with her tablet, put it down and looked at Yun Fan.
Lin Tianxin said, "Yun Fan, you heartless fellow, are you going to make a move on my assistant again?"
"Assistant?" Yun Fan ignored Lin Tianxin's slander and stared intently at the Caucasian woman. The woman was tall, well over 1.8 meters. Unlike Western women's outgoing and cheerful nature, she exuded a sense of reserve. Perhaps it was because she hadn't yet integrated into this circle. Coupled with her beauty that captivated both East and West, she was an exceptionally rare beauty.
"That's right, my assistant whom I just hired the day before yesterday. Who else would handle all the company matters if not me!" Lin Tianxin complained.
"Are there any issues with her background?" Yun Fan pressed immediately. Since he had made enemies with the Hell Organization, Yun Fan was extremely cautious, especially with a Western woman like this.
"Don't worry! We've checked her background, and there are no issues!" Yang Xue, who was playing mahjong, said casually to Yun Fan. It had to be said that her transformation was quite significant. She used to like Sister Zhao, who later liked Yun Fan. Now, she realized that playing mahjong and games were the most fun. This famous celebrity had become decadent and was completely ruined.
At this moment, Yun Fan and Lin Shufen exchanged glances and immediately understood each other's meaning.
"I think we should verify again!" Lin Shufen voiced her opinion. They had only recently gone to war with the Hell Organization, and this Western woman became Lin Tianxin's assistant. Wasn't it all too coincidental?
Lin Tianxin was speechless. Why was this aunt even more cautious than Yun Fan? So, she said to her assistant, "Ellie, go with them!"
"Yes!" Ellie put down her tablet and accompanied the two to the third floor, to Yun Fan's former office.
At this moment, Yun Fan, who had been speaking in a calm tone, suddenly became serious.
"Speak! What is your purpose in approaching Tianxin?"
This question startled Ellie. She replied confusedly, "Mr. Yun, I don't understand what you mean."
"You don't understand?" Lin Shufen said coldly, "I think you understand perfectly well!" The reason she wanted to test Ellie was because she suspected Ellie was a member of the Hell Organization. Although she had been in the Hell Organization for many years, the organization was too vast, and there were countless members she hadn't met. It was not impossible for Ellie to be one of them.
"You're a member of the Hell Organization, aren't you!" Yun Fan said straightforwardly while pouring tea, his eyes fixed on Ellie's. As long as there was any anomaly, it would not escape his sight, and Lin Shufen was already prepared to act.
"What Hell Organization?" Ellie asked, feigning confusion, "Is it some kind of mysterious party?"
"Acting!" In an instant, Lin Shufen struck with a palm.
"Ah!" Ellie let out a scream, her eyes covered, and she stood frozen in place, terrified. Fortunately, at the critical moment, Lin Shufen retracted her hand, preventing a tragedy.
"Did we guess wrong?" The two exchanged questioning glances.
At this moment, Yun Fan smiled and stood up, saying to Ellie, "I'm sorry, Miss Ellie, we were just playing a joke on you. Please don't mind it!"
"Then next time, it's best not to play such jokes, or I will sue you!" Ellie complained with strong awareness of her rights.
"It's alright, you can leave now!" After Ellie left, Lin Shufen asked Yun Fan, "What do you think?"
"She didn't dodge, her eyes were normal, with almost no flaws!" Yun Fan said subconsciously.
"So, she's fine?" Facing Lin Shufen's question, Yun Fan shook his head, "No, the more it's like this, the more I feel she's problematic!" This was Yun Fan's intuition. If someone was perfect and flawless, leaving no room for detection, then there was definitely a problem. After all, there was absolutely no perfect person in this world; some flaws would always be found.
"Shall we?" Lin Shufen made a throat-slitting gesture. Yun Fan shook his head, "For now, I can't make up my mind. Let's not act yet, and observe her in secret!"
"Mmm!" Lin Shufen said coldly, "If she dares to harm Tianxin, I will never forgive her!" Yun Fan was deeply moved inwardly. Of course, he was moved for Lin Tianxin, to have such a formidable aunt. Lin Tianxin was truly fortunate.
For the next two days, Lin Shufen secretly observed Ellie. As Yun Fan had expected, Ellie was too perfect. Both in her work and in her personal life, no flaws could be found. In Lin Shufen's opinion, this was the biggest flaw, or rather, the most failed disguise, because this disguise was utterly unnatural. She relayed the situation to Yun Fan. Yun Fan decided he would personally take action to expose Ellie.
Just today, after Ellie got off work and returned home, since the company's headquarters were at the Black Dragon Society, her rented place was not far away. It was in a luxurious residential complex not far opposite the Black Dragon Society. In this regard, it was quite normal, as Lin Tianxin paid her a high salary. After a few days of training, Lin Tianxin discovered that Ellie had a high business acumen and handled many matters with great efficiency. Therefore, she directly offered her an annual salary of ten million, as Lin Tianxin planned to groom Ellie into a general manager to specifically handle major company affairs, excluding core industries, of course.
As Ellie entered her home, a figure suddenly sprang out. Unlike before, Ellie showed no surprise this time. Instead, she moved with composure and, with a single move, sent the attacker flying. The attacker quickly got up and fled in a sorry state, but Ellie had no intention of letting him go. Just as she was about to pursue, a figure appeared, making Ellie freeze in her tracks. This person was Yun Fan. The one who had tested Ellie just now was his subordinate, Tian Ying. To defeat Tian Ying so effortlessly indicated that Ellie's strength was indeed terrifyingly strong.
"I knew you were suspicious, I didn't expect you to actually show your true colors!" Yun Fan said coldly, looking at Ellie.
Seeing that she had been defeated, Ellie calmly said, "If you know, you know. What's so surprising about it!"
"Hmph!" Yun Fan snorted, "You're quite composed! Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
"Not afraid!" Ellie said to Yun Fan, "I know you only kill enemies and will never kill an ally like me."
"Ally?" In Yun Fan's eyes, this was utter nonsense.
"Tell me, how exactly did you become my ally?"
Upon hearing this, Ellie said directly, "Because we have a common enemy, and that is the Hell Organization!" And I heard that an elder of the Hell Organization, Jeff, came to China to kill you and was ultimately killed by you, so I thought you were quite strong, and becoming your ally wouldn't be impossible!" she told Yun Fan calmly.
"Who are you exactly?" Yun Fan was very curious. Why could she obtain such first-hand intelligence? This was incredibly impressive. This matter hadn't even been leaked yet, yet she not only knew about it in advance but had also made preparations.
Ellie said, "Who I am is not important. What's important is that the Hell Organization put a bounty on my father's head years ago, forcing my father to commit suicide to protect our family!" Although her story sounded far-fetched, Yun Fan found some credibility in it, as her account didn't differ much from what Lin Shufen had said.
Therefore, Yun Fan said, "So, you still haven't told me your origin!"
"Alright! I don't mind telling you. My father was Duke Alan, and I am his daughter. Ellie is my real name!" Yun Fan memorized her words carefully and then asked her, "Why didn't you come to me directly? Why did you infiltrate Tianxin's side?"
"Because if I came to you directly, I probably wouldn't even have a chance to see you. Even if I did, you wouldn't believe me, so I could only infiltrate her side. Besides, I haven't harmed her, have I?" Ellie said calmly. "Although your people have been monitoring me for the past two days, if I wanted to make a move, it would be no difficulty, especially since I was by her side before you all returned!" This statement had no flaws, but Yun Fan disliked forming alliances, especially with a foreigner whose identity and motives were unclear.
"You can go. I will not cooperate with you!"
"Don't be so hasty to refuse! Why don't you hear the conditions I can offer?" Ellie said to Yun Fan with great confidence, as if she was sure she could persuade Yun Fan to agree.
"There's no need!" Just as Yun Fan was about to refuse, Ellie said, "If you agree to cooperate with me, I will hand over all the industries and connections left by my father to help you develop your overseas companies, making your company the top enterprise in the world!"
"Sorry, I'm not interested in money!" Yun Fan said directly. This was not a polite refusal. If he wanted money, it would come to him faster than the wind, making it meaningless.
"Of course, including me. As long as you agree, I will be yours! Aren't you tempted?" Saying this, Ellie swayed her hips provocatively in front of Yun Fan. It had to be said that few people could resist such a beauty. Most people would probably fall for her immediately. But Yun Fan said, "Sorry, I'm not interested!"
"Don't be so priggish. You have so many confidantes around you. I don't believe you're not interested in women. Unleash your ambition, little darling!" Ellie said alluringly, as if she had transformed. Yun Fan still shook his head, "It's not that I'm not interested in women, it's that I'm not interested in you."