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It wasn't because Li Guanqi did anything, but precisely because he did nothing.

The other party did not show any displeasure at being suspected by Min'an, nor did he appear impatient with Xu Yi's eagerness. He even maintained a perfectly composed posture, neither aggressive nor timid.

so perfect.

So perfect that he doesn't seem like a "human".

After hearing the words "East China Sea Mirage," Xu Yi's wariness had largely subsided.

He wasn't part of the sorcerer circle, but the reputation of Mirage was so great that even he, a businessman who had spent most of his life doing business in the North Sea, had heard of it.

Previously, I was polite to Li Guanqi because he had sent Xu Ran back; now, that politeness carries an added layer of genuine respect.

"So you are the young master of the prestigious Mirage Sect of the East Sea. My apologies for my overconfidence."

Xu Yi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Li Guanqi, his tone becoming much more solemn, "Young Master, if it weren't for you this time, Xiao Ran would probably—please accept my bow."

Li Guanqi reached out and offered a helping hand, his fingers not touching Xu Yi's body, but the movement was just right in terms of both magnitude and timing, neither appearing distant nor overly warm.

"Mr. Xu, you're too kind. It's just a small favor to help someone in need; the disciples of Mirage Tower never stand idly by."

Old Min'an, who was leading the group, also stepped forward, his tone much more polite than before.

The mirages have such a righteous reputation in the East China Sea that even the people of Beihai have heard of their good deeds and virtuous conduct over the past few centuries.

But the necessary procedures still had to be followed. He said in a consultative tone, "Young Master of Mirage, it is fortunate that Miss Xu has returned safely. However, according to procedure, we still need to ask you to come back to the station with us to make a statement."

Li Guanqi smiled slightly, but did not answer. Instead, he turned his gaze to Xu Yi.

The meaning behind that look was clear: there were some things that were not convenient to say in front of Min'an.

Xu Yi immediately understood and whispered a few words into Lao Min'an's ear.

Old Min'an's expression changed, then he nodded, turned around and waved to his men behind him, "Fall back!"

The young civilian hesitated for a moment, "Boss, according to procedure we should—"

"Alright."

Old Min'an raised his hand to stop him, "Since Miss Xu is safe and sound, let's leave it at that. Mr. Xu, please contact the bureau at any time if you need anything."

Xu Yi personally escorted Lao Min'an to the door, patted him on the shoulder before parting, and said a few words of thanks.

Old Min'an waved his hand and led his men toward the courtyard gate.

The queen stood beside Chu Nan, but showed no intention of following him.

As Lao Min'an reached the door, he glanced back at her, his tone a mix of helplessness and indulgent familiarity: "Aren't you coming back with us?"

"I rarely get to see my master, so I'm taking the day off and won't be going back!"

The Queen waved to Old Man Min'an with a self-righteous air.

Old Min'an shook his head and muttered, "The bureau chief will scold me again if he finds out."

Then, they got into the police car with the people inside.

Once the sound of the police car engines faded into the distance, the atmosphere in the courtyard noticeably relaxed.

Xu Yi turned around, looked at Li Guanqi seriously, and solemnly clasped his hands in a salute. "Young Master, I am deeply grateful. Xiao Ran is my life. You saved her, so you are my benefactor for life."

Li Guanqi maintained his gentle and composed demeanor. "Mr. Xu, you flatter me. I came to Beihai this time on behalf of a believer to handle a private matter."

"On the way back, I happened to see someone holding Ms. Xu hostage, so I stepped in and rescued her. Ms. Xu was a little frightened at the time, but she is fine now."

"Who is the other party?" Xu Yi pressed.

He had spoken with Chu Nan before and already had a guess in his mind.

The one who kidnapped Xu Ran was most likely the sorcerer who cast the spell from a distance.

"The opponent's methods are unpredictable, and their movements are extremely stealthy."

Li Guanqi frowned slightly. "I only managed to save Miss Xu and couldn't keep her here. However, judging from the magic he used, it should be from the Japanese Yin-Yang magic lineage."

"Eastern Japan?"

Xu Yi frowned and thought for a long time. He had never been to Japan in his life, nor had he ever done business with Japanese people, nor had he ever had any contact with Japanese clients.

Why would a Japanese person target Xiao Ran?

"I've never had any dealings with the Japanese, how could this be—"

"This matter is suspicious, and it's probably not something that can be investigated in a short time."

Li Guanqi gently shook his head, "But Mr. Xu, rest assured, I have broken the curse on Miss Xu and also treated her body. She just needs to rest and should be fine."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yi finally felt relieved.

He thanked her repeatedly, then turned to look at Xu Ran.

Xu Ran was pulling on Chu Nan's sleeve, showing him the red string on her wrist.

Li Guanqi tied it on her on the way back, saying it could calm her mind and spirit.

Xu Ran raised her wrist and waved it in front of Chu Nan, the small bell at the end of the red rope making a crisp sound.

"Look, Angel Daddy! This was tied for me by Brother Buyan!"

Her tone carried the excitement of showing off a new toy, just like when she had shown Chu Nan her crayon drawings before.

Chu Nan looked down at the red rope.

The red rope is made of very ordinary material, just cotton thread commonly found on the market, but the way the knot is tied is extremely special.

Furthermore, he could sense a faint trace of true energy slowly flowing inside the red rope.

The energy was gentle and non-aggressive, like a thin protective film covering Xu Ran's skin.

"Young Master..."

Chu Nan suddenly spoke up, his tone casual, as if he were chatting about everyday matters, "I wonder what method you used to treat Xiao Ran? I'm a doctor, so I'm quite curious about this."

"It concerns a secret technique of our sect, so it is inconvenient to disclose it."

Li Guanqi looked apologetic. "Anyway, Miss Xu is fine now."

Chu Nan smiled and didn't ask any further questions.

Xu Yi was unaware of the brief exchange of glances between the two young men.

He was filled with gratitude and instructed the steward to prepare a banquet, saying he wanted to treat the young master well.

Li Guanqi exchanged a few polite words and then agreed, maintaining his calm and gentle demeanor as he chatted with Xu Yi and walked towards the restaurant.

The Queen noticed that Chu Nan had been frowning since earlier.

She leaned closer, nudged him gently with her shoulder, and asked in a low voice, "Master, why do you keep frowning?"

"I feel like something's off about this young master of Mirage Tower."

Chu Nan watched Li Guanqi and Xu Yi exchange pleasantries as they walked away.

The Queen followed his gaze and glanced at Li Guanqi.

The young man was standing at the restaurant entrance talking to Xu Yi, with a gentle smile and elegant posture.

"Aren't you overthinking it?"

The Queen waved her hand dismissively, saying, "The Mirage of the East Sea is a reputable sect that has been doing chivalrous deeds for hundreds of years."

"When I was in police academy, my instructors used mirages as a case study, saying that they never participate in any inland disputes, only protect the East China Sea, and their believers are all over the world."

"Isn't it normal for a young master from such a powerful family to step in and save people?"