Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

"If your older brother didn't die, then he must be on a top-secret mission."

Qin Quan stared at Song Hongyan's fair and pretty face, his words earnest and sincere.

"Your rash trip will not only disrupt his plans, but also put him in danger."

Song Hongyan nodded emphatically, her eyes filled with even deeper sorrow.

"That's exactly why I had to go. My sister-in-law is all alone away from home, and she misses her husband terribly. I was afraid she would lose control of her emotions and ruin everything. So I brought Xuanxuan with me to try and dissuade her."

"It's truly remarkable that you've come to this understanding."

Qin Quan took out his phone and handed it over.

"You are in a foreign country, unfamiliar with the place and the people. If you encounter any danger that you cannot handle, you can call me anytime."

"good!"

Song Hongyan's brows relaxed, and she felt at ease.

She had personally witnessed Qin Quan vanquishing evil spirits with a single sword strike, and with him backing her up, this trip to Australia and Asia had an extra layer of security.

The flight of several hours passed in the blink of an eye.

The plane landed at the Australian airport very quickly.

While helping Song Hongyan with her luggage, Qin Quan asked:

"Where are you going next?"

Song Hongyan blushed slightly and quickly stepped forward to help.

"My sister-in-law lives near the Blue Mountain Hotel, and she saw my brother and his group enter the Blue Mountain range with her own eyes."

"Oh? What a coincidence!"

Qin Quan was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"I'm going to the Blue Mountains too."

The Blue Mountains stretch for thousands of miles and are known as the backbone of Australia and Asia. The terrain is complex and full of hidden features.

Could it be that Song Qingshu has something to do with the Spirit Gathering Grass?

The thought flashed through Qin Quan's mind, but he didn't delve into it. He led Song Hongyan and Xuanxuan out of the airport with the flow of people.

Airport exit.

Two slender figures were standing on tiptoe, gazing into the distance.

Ling Yuyan was dressed in plain white clothes, with a cool and aloof temperament;

Qin Ling was lively and agile, her eyes constantly scanning the crowd exiting the station.

When the two men saw the woman and child beside Qin Quan, they were both stunned, their eyes filled with astonishment.

"Why is my brother with a beautiful woman and a young girl?"

"My God... Could this be my junior brother's illegitimate daughter?"

The two women exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

The sight of Qin Quan and the other two walking side by side, chatting and laughing, was so harmonious that it resembled a family of three.

Countless images flashed through their minds, leaving them utterly shocked.

"Brother! Over here!"

Qin Ling was the first to react, waving her arms vigorously and jumping around in a wave.

Qin Quan waved his hand and quickly walked over with Song Hongyan.

"Let me introduce you. This is President Song Hongyan, and her niece Xuanxuan. This is my second senior sister Ling Yuyan, and my younger sister Qin Ling."

"Hello, I am Song Hongyan."

Song Hongyan, as expected of the Iron Lady who runs such a large group, stepped forward to shake hands with grace and poise, exuding a calm and dignified aura.

On the other hand, Ling Yuyan scrutinized Song Hongyan with a keen eye, her gaze carrying a hint of a half-smile, conveying a deep questioning intent.

We came to the mountains to find herbs, not to travel abroad. What do you mean by bringing a mother and daughter with us?

Qin Quan saw through his senior sister's thoughts at a glance and immediately said:

"There are too many people around here, let's get in the car first and talk on the way."

Ling Yuyan didn't say anything more, just snorted coldly, turned around and walked straight to the parking lot, her eyes full of little emotions.

Song Hongyan, being perceptive, could easily see the other party's displeasure. She quickly leaned close to Qin Quan's ear and whispered:

"Mr. Qin, how about I take Xuanxuan and we take a taxi there ourselves, so as not to put your senior sister in a difficult position?"

"Need not."

Qin Quan reached out and grabbed her wrist, then stepped forward to catch up with the figure ahead.

"It's the middle of the night, and we're in a foreign country. It's too dangerous for you to travel alone with Xuanxuan. We just happen to be going the same way, so don't be shy."

Seeing her older brother's domineering and protective manner, Qin Ling couldn't help but smile. She took the initiative to bend down and pick up the soft and cuddly Xuanxuan, speaking gently.

"Xuanxuan, can Auntie hug you?"

"good……"

Xuanxuan, being well-behaved and sensible, immediately rushed into Qin Ling's arms.

Even though Ling Yuyan still harbored some resentment, the group got into the car and headed towards the Blue Mountain Hotel.

……

As a sliver of dawn broke through the eastern horizon.

A radiant sun slowly rises from the sea, its rays spreading across the sky and bathing the earth in a warm, luminous glow.

The long night ended, and dawn broke completely.

"Mr. Song, what are your plans next?"

An SUV came to a steady stop in front of the Blue Mountain Hotel, and Qin Quan asked softly.

Song Hongyan pushed open the car door and got out, turning back to nod and smile slightly.

"Thank you for escorting me overnight, Mr. Qin. I'll go to the hotel to find my sister-in-law."

"Then please be careful and call us if anything happens."

"it is good."

After a brief farewell, Song Hongyan took Xuanxuan's hand and turned to walk into the hotel.

Qin Quan then led Ling Yuyan and Qin Ling around and headed straight for the depths of the Blue Mountain Range.

Inside the car, Qin Quan looked at Ling Yuyan and asked:

"Senior sister, where is the White Eagle Alliance located now?"

Ling Yuyan pointed to the car's GPS screen, which was covered with a dense array of red dots.

"They entered the mountains at six o'clock last night, and our people followed them the whole time. They are currently more than 100 kilometers away from us as the crow flies."

"When will we catch up with them?"

"We can definitely catch up before 10 a.m."

……

Blue Mountain Hotel.

Boom boom boom!

A rapid knocking sounded on the door.

Clang!

The door opened with a click, and a haggard face came into view.

The woman who opened the door was Chen Shuang, Song Hongyan's sister-in-law and Xuanxuan's biological mother.

At this moment, her hair was disheveled, her eyes were red and swollen, and bloodshot. The days and nights of hard work and worry had taken their toll on her appearance.

The moment he saw Song Hongyan, his tense emotions finally collapsed. He could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down his face as he burst into loud sobs.

"Yan Yan, you...you've finally arrived...I..."

"Sister-in-law, don't cry."

With a wary look in her eyes, Song Hongyan quickly scanned the corridor before and after, making sure no one was watching, before pulling the mother and daughter into the house and locking the door behind them.

"There are too many people and too many eyes around here; this isn't the place to talk."

After entering the house, she did not rush to speak, but instead meticulously checked the entire house.

He checked every corner, socket, and ceiling to thoroughly eliminate any hidden surveillance or eavesdropping risks. Only after confirming that the room was absolutely safe did he finally turn around and look at Chen Shuang, who was crying uncontrollably.

"Sister-in-law, I understand how you feel."

Song Hongyan took her hand and sat her down on the edge of the bed.

"On the way here, I was filled with the same joy and concern as you. But we can't act impulsively; we have to stay calm."

"Yes, we should listen to our aunt."

Xuanxuan threw herself into Chen Shuang's arms and said in a childish voice.

Chen Shuang's sobs gradually subsided, and she looked up at Song Hongyan, listening quietly to her story.

"Let's assume for now that the person you saw is him, regardless of whether he is the boss or not."

Song Hongyan said in a deep voice:

"Think about it carefully. The military and the war effort both publicly announced his heroic sacrifice, even erecting a martyr's monument for him; the whole country had reached a consensus. Now he's changed his identity and appeared in Australia. Do you think this is normal?"

"The only possibility for his not recognizing his family, concealing his whereabouts, and hiding alone overseas is that he is on a top-secret mission."

Chen Shuang shuddered, her face turning pale.

She wasn't an unreasonable or foolish person; she was simply consumed by longing, which had clouded her judgment.

At this moment, after being thoroughly analyzed by Song Hongyan, he instantly regained his senses.