After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

The following night, darkness enveloped the entire Nanfeng Building.

According to the security department's shift schedule, the four people on the night shift are divided into two groups, and the two groups take turns on duty. They rotate every half hour. One group goes out to patrol the entire building, while the other group stays in the monitoring room to keep watch. There are two people on duty at all times, and no one has the opportunity to leave their post.

Lin Ping, Xiao Wu, Yuan Qi, and Zhu Ming teamed up.

Inside the monitoring room, the screen flickered, and the four people faced each other in pairs, creating a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

A knowing glint flashed in Lin Ping's eyes.

With two people on duty in shifts and someone watching over them the whole time, there was no opportunity for independent investigation under layers of guard. The secrets of the formation and the clues that were sealed off were impossible to find out.

To break the deadlock, we must create opportunities.

Lin Ping casually took out a few bottles of chilled baijiu from his cloth bag and a few packets of braised snacks, and placed them on the table.

"Working all night is too boring, and the long night is hard to bear. I'll have a drink to relieve the fatigue. I'll take responsibility for the rules."

Yuan Qi's eyes lit up, and he was the first to step forward: "Brother Ping, you're so generous! After yesterday's rooftop battle, we're already convinced of your abilities. We can trust you by following Brother Ping!"

Zhu Ming quickly chimed in, reaching for the bottle: "With Brother Ping backing us up, let's drink to our hearts' content tonight!"

Xiao Wu, however, was quick-witted. While opening the wine, he secretly sized up Lin Ping, a hint of probing in his eyes.

The four men clinked glasses and drank, instantly dispelling the somber atmosphere in the monitoring room.

After several rounds of drinks, Yuan Qi and Zhu Ming, who had low alcohol tolerance, were already flushed, their eyes were unfocused, and their words reeked of alcohol.

Xiao Wu was in relatively good spirits. Fueled by the alcohol, he grinned at Lin Ping, his tone deliberately probing.

"Brother Ping, there's something I've always been curious about."

Lin Ping looked up, his expression calm: "What is it?"

"Is that stunningly beautiful and aloof woman who came to the job interview with you yesterday your younger sister?" Xiao Wu rubbed his hands together, his eyes revealing undisguised covetousness. "Her temperament and appearance are simply divine. I've never seen such a beautiful woman in my entire life."

"Brother Ping, if you two aren't in a relationship, I'll definitely go for it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a cold, mocking glint flashed in Lin Ping's eyes. He did not respond, but simply drank his wine in silence.

Zhu Xiaohan, who followed him in his undercover investigation, was meticulous and had considerable combat skills. How could a lowly security guard like her possibly be a threat?

Xiao Wu took his silence as an admission that the two had no relationship, and her heart burned with excitement, becoming even more smug.

"Yuan Qi, Zhu Ming, you two are such noobs! You passed out after just a few bottles. How dare you work the night shift with such a low alcohol tolerance?"

He turned and mocked the two men slumped in their chairs, half-asleep, with a smug look on his face.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Wu's head suddenly sank, his legs went weak, and the world spun before his eyes.

"Something's not right... this wine..."

thump!

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Wu's body went limp and he collapsed onto the table, completely drunk and passed out. He breathed evenly and fell into a deep sleep.

Inside the monitoring room, all four security guards were drunk and snoring loudly.

Lin Ping slowly put down the wine bottle, the languid intoxication in his eyes instantly fading, replaced by extreme clarity and calmness.

He stood up, dusted off his sleeves, and looked indifferent.

It's not surprising that ordinary alcohol, with just a touch of its aroma, could put several people to sleep soundly all night.

With all obstacles cleared, the opportunity has arrived.

Lin Ping moved with light steps, avoiding the building's scattered blind spots in the surveillance system. His figure darted out of the monitoring room like a ghost, and followed the hidden fire escape straight to the building's basement.

The entire building was deathly silent, the lights were dim, and a cold, gloomy atmosphere permeated the air, a stark contrast to the bustling activity upstairs.

The basement level is closed off year-round, untouched by anyone, covered in dust, and shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.

Lin Ping's gaze quickly swept across the surroundings, finally settling on the deepest corner of the corridor.

There stood a heavy alloy iron door, its surface shrouded in a faint, almost imperceptible black light.

It is a magical seal.

To the average person, this door appears ordinary and heavy, and they cannot detect anything unusual. Only cultivators can perceive the layers upon layers of restrictive formations on the door.

Shen Aoxue's presence faintly wafted from behind the door, weak yet unmistakable.

Lin Ping stepped forward and raised his hand to break the seal on the door.

Just as your fingertips are about to touch the flowing light!

Swish!

A dark figure suddenly burst out from the shadows on the side, moving with incredible speed and creating a sharp gust of wind. Its five fingers formed claws, aiming straight for Lin Ping's throat, each move ruthless.

Sneak attack!

Lin Ping's eyes narrowed, and he swiftly dodged to the side.

boom!

The shadowy figure missed its target and instead gripped the wall, instantly cracking the hard surface with fine lines.

The other woman was dressed in tight black clothes, with a slender and graceful figure that accentuated her curves. She exuded a chilling aura and was clearly a woman with considerable cultivation.

Without a word, the two instantly became entangled in combat.

Fists and palms clashed, the wind howled, and the narrow corridor was filled with powerful energy.

The woman in black was skilled in unpredictable and cunning moves, and her movements were extremely agile. Every move was a killing blow, targeting vital points. She was clearly a master who had fought for many years.

But her opponent was Lin Ping.

A top-tier expert who returns to the city, whose methods crush all martial artists in the secular world.

In just three rounds, the woman in black's offensive was completely dismantled, she was forced to retreat step by step, her breathing became disordered, and her strength was suppressed.

Lin Ping deliberately held back, not directly defeating his enemy. He dodged and parried while subtly teasing him, his movements relaxed and leisurely, showing complete ease.

Every fierce attack from his opponent was easily neutralized by him, and all his killing moves missed their mark.

During the struggle, the woman suddenly lost her balance and staggered forward half a step.

Lin Ping instinctively reached out to help.

My fingertips touched a soft, delicate piece of skin.

The atmosphere instantly fell silent.

The woman in black froze, her entire body momentarily stunned, the fierce killing intent in her eyes instantly replaced by extreme shame and anger.

Snapped!

A crisp, loud slap echoed down the corridor.

The woman in black withdrew her hand and stepped back, her pretty face frosty, her ears red, staring intently at Lin Ping, gritting her teeth and shouting angrily.

"Shameless scoundrel!"

Lin Ping held up his empty hand, his face full of helplessness and his expression innocent.

It was purely accidental; he had no intention of offending anyone.

Before he could explain, the woman in black gave him a deep look, her eyes filled with anger and suspicion. She seemed to be wary of his strength, yet ashamed of the earlier surprise, and dared not linger.

"You just wait!"

Leaving behind a cold and harsh remark, she darted away, transforming into a black shadow, and vanished instantly into the dark passage. Her speed was so fast that she disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Lin Ping stood there, shaking his head helplessly and chuckling softly.

What should have been a secret realm exploration and a battle between opponents was turned into something absurd and ridiculous.

But the seriousness in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

This Nanfeng Building is indeed a place where hidden talents reside.

The fact that a sentry left behind to guard the sealed iron gate is such a cunning and powerful female warrior is enough to reveal just how terrifying the power behind the scenes is.

Moreover, the black-clad woman's movements and aura fluctuations were extremely familiar.