Cao Kun slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing what was going on.

He and Bae Joo-hyun had originally agreed on a fixed time to contact each other.

I've been so busy these past few days that I completely forgot about this, and it's been several days past the deadline.

He quickly ordered, "Notify the technical department to immediately open the encrypted link; I need to speak with her."

Wang Meng and Batel agreed and tactfully left the office, closing the door behind them.

Cao Kun turned on his computer, entered a complex password, and accessed a hidden interface.

This is an encrypted communication software developed by Kunlun Capital using its own technology team.

The signal is relayed through multiple overseas servers, which is sufficient to ensure its security.

As soon as the screen lit up, it started buzzing with countless unread messages.

Cao Kun ignored them all and directly started a video call with Bae Joo-hyun.

Not long after, Bae Joo-hyun's slightly haggard face appeared on the screen.

Upon seeing Cao Kun, she couldn't help but exclaim in a spoiled tone, "Cao Kun, you're finally online! Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"

Since returning to South Korea, she has been trying to contact Cao Kun.

All the messages she sent out disappeared without a trace, and the China branch was completely wiped out, leaving her with no means of communication.

They even thought something had happened to Cao Kun.

They finally managed to contact Wang Meng through an overseas intelligence network.

It turned out that the bastard had completely forgotten the agreement.

This made Bae Joo-hyun, who has always been extremely confident in her appearance, feel extremely frustrated.

She used to be very comfortable around men.

However, he repeatedly suffered setbacks in front of Cao Kun.

Not only did her seductive tactics completely fail, but she was also completely subdued by him.

Recalling her previous painful failures, she felt that proud self deep inside her begin to ache again.

Instead of reflecting on her actions, Bae Joo-hyun spoke rudely and defiantly.

Cao Kun raised an eyebrow slightly and leaned back lazily in the wide leather chair:

"What, you dare to talk to me like that after only a few days?"

As he spoke, he casually pulled a back scratcher from the drawer.

Upon seeing the back scratcher, Bae Joo-hyun's delicate body trembled, and the spot that had been throbbing seemed to hurt even more.

She immediately suppressed her temper and humbly admitted her mistake: "I'm sorry, I really know I was wrong, Mr. Cao."

I...I'll be careful about my attitude.

Cao Kun nodded in satisfaction: "What did you want to see me about?"

"Master, I have important information to report to you."

Bae Joo-hyun immediately got to the point: "During this trip back to Korea, I was personally received by the chairman."

His physical condition is very bad right now, and he needs to be on a ventilator 24 hours a day.

Rumors were already circulating within the association that he intended to pass the chairmanship to his son, Choi Tae-won.

Cao Kun sneered upon hearing this: "So what was your stance back then?"

"Of course I fully support it."

Bae Joo-hyun smiled charmingly, but her eyes were full of undisguised contempt.

It's no wonder she was dismissive.

Choi Tae-won is simply a good-for-nothing who rests on his father's laurels.

He's over forty and can't get anything done properly.

All he does every day is indulge in debauchery and harm the female believers below him.

If it weren't for the old chairman's remaining prestige, their faction would have long since fallen apart.

Bae Joo-hyun then reported to her supervisor:

"This crackdown on cults in China"

This caused great losses to the vice president's faction.

It is said that the vice president was furious about this.

Even Wei Lianyin, who managed to escape, was severely punished.

I heard he was secretly executed.

At this point, Bae Joo-hyun's tone revealed shock.

Wei Lianyin is a genuine Tiger-level martial artist; a master of this caliber would be a treasure in any organization.

It's truly disheartening that they were treated as scapegoats and disposed of like that.

"The vice president's faction is now severely weakened and has entered a period of dormancy."

However, under Choi Tae-won's instigation, the chairman's faction began to seize power frantically.

Although neither the president nor the vice president has made any public moves.

But the two factions below have already broken off relations.

They formed cliques, attacked each other, and made the entire Unification Association a chaotic mess.

Bae Joo-hyun sighed, her gaze lingering on the screen:

"Master, I really don't want to get involved in this mess."

I plan to come over as soon as the situation in China calms down a bit.

Then, I can rightfully stay by my master's side.

As she spoke, her eyes began to glaze over.

Cao Kun nodded slightly:

"It's good that you're here; it's a good opportunity to get away from that troublesome circle."

Anyway, our goal isn't urgent.

Once you arrive, we can arrange for you and your brother to reunite.

Upon hearing this, Bae Joo-hyun's eyes immediately lit up with a bright, excited light: "Really? Thank you, Master!"

She and her brother had been separated for a long time, and the two had been very close since childhood, so they naturally missed each other dearly.

Cao Kun then asked, "However, now that you've returned to the Unification Association headquarters, it shouldn't be easy for you to come out again, right?"

What excuse do you plan to use to return to China? Do you need me to arrange for someone here to assist you?

Bae Joo-hyun smiled.

The sudden burst of charm made Cao Kun's breath catch in his throat.

"Hehe, no need for Master to worry about such a small matter. I have my own way of getting out of this."

After speaking, Bae Joo-hyun abruptly ended the call.

……

South Korea, Gyeonggi Province, Yongsan District.

The headquarters of the Unification Association.

After hanging up the call, Bae Joo-hyun carefully locked her computer in a hidden compartment of the wardrobe.

Despite being a saint, her room at the Unification Association was still small.

There was only a wooden bed, a wardrobe, a row of bookshelves, a table, and a full-length mirror.

This is because the early doctrines of the Unity Association emphasized purity of mind, few desires, and self-control.

But now...

She got up and walked to the full-length mirror, carefully examining herself.

After confirming that she was perfectly in shape, she put on a warm smile and went out the door.

"Your Excellency, please wait."

As soon as he stepped out, a servant came forward and blocked his way.

"What's wrong?" Bae Joo-hyun's heart tightened, but her face remained calm.

Under the gaze of her cool, clear eyes, the servant panicked and stammered, "..."

"The Chairman has convened a meeting of the senior management in the council hall, and now we're just waiting for you to arrive."

Upon hearing this, Bae Joo-hyun's beautiful eyes flickered, and she nodded slightly: "Okay, I'll be right there."

She followed the servants' footsteps, walking briskly along the corridor.

The headquarters of the Unification Association is revered by believers as the Holy City. The entire complex is built against the mountain and covers a vast area.

The core area is a cathedral built of gray-blue stones.

The thick stone walls, arched domes, and towering towers give this place an air of great solemnity.

From her residence, there is a long stone corridor.

On both sides are neat rows of believers' residences, with white walls and gray tiles, one after another.

In the distance, you can also see the rooftops of monasteries, seminaries, and assembly squares.

Dozens of such arched stone corridors run through the entire holy city like blood vessels, closely connecting the various buildings together.

As you walk further into the center, the number of people gradually increases.

Believers dressed in the robes of the Unity Church stopped and bowed in greeting under the corridor, making way for each other.

At the end of the corridor, a tall archway came into view, behind which lay the most central area of ​​the holy city.

A circular stone hall on the side of the cathedral served as the council hall for the Unification Association.

All important decisions of the Unification Council are made here.

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