The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife

"What? What gives you the right to talk to me like that? Can't you see she's already injured?" Jing Xie heard Jeddon's words and immediately felt a rush of anger, picking up two long blades and wanting to rush forward to teach him a lesson.

"If you don't have the strength, don't come out and make a fool of yourself. Otherwise, you'll get hurt and drag your teammates down too," Nightmare said coldly. He was a powerhouse and naturally thought that Shen Wu and Phoenix were just pretty faces. On the other hand, he also blamed the two women for causing the exorcists to fight desperately to break through.

"And what are you guys then?" Phoenix stood up, glaring angrily.

"What, you want to spar?" Short-nosed Crocodile stepped forward provocatively.

"Alright, then let's have a go."

"Come on then."

"Stop."

"Stop."

Ye Shikai and Tianjing called out in unison, and both sides immediately quieted down. It seemed like the first joint operation between the National Security Bureau and the Netherworld Palace wasn't going so smoothly.

"Everyone bears responsibility for this matter, don't shove it off," Ye Shikai said helplessly.

"Right now, capturing the exorcist is the top priority," Tianjing echoed. Both of them were commanders, and a competent commander wouldn't hold anyone accountable "on-site." What he needed to do was plan the next action to make up for the failures.

"Sir, are you sure we really need to act with them? I don't see much use they can offer," Nightmare said coldly, not holding back at all. He had always been outspoken, and with his great strength, almost everyone in the Netherworld Palace had been criticized by him.

"You... don't you dare think I can't catch you right now," Phoenix flared up again after hearing that, picking up the Tang Blade wanting to make a move. Despite everything, the Netherworld Palace was still an underground force in Yanjing, and now both sides were cooperating for mutual interest. Without the exorcist, they might have fought upon meeting. Now, however, Nightmare was clearly provoked by Phoenix's words—he despised those who were incompetent but still boasted.

"You can try," Nightmare said coldly, releasing a sudden chill as he tightly gripped his dual halberds. At this, Jeddon and Short-nosed Crocodile also prepared for a fighting stance.

"Enough, everyone, stop right now," Ye Shikai stepped forward and called out, while Tianjing also tried to persuade the Divine Weapon Special Group, and both sides managed to calm down with difficulty.

"Where's the exorcist?" At this moment, Zhang Ting arrived with the armed personnel from the National Security Bureau. Seeing both sides appearing as if they've swallowed gunpowder, she felt a bit awkward and puzzled.

"He got away," Ye Shikai said calmly.

"What, how did he get away?"

"Let's talk about it back at base," Ye Shikai gave Tianjing a look, signaling him to take the Divine Weapon Special Group back first.

"You three head back first."

"Yes, Captain."

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"You guys were too impulsive earlier. Have you thought about the consequences if you really start fighting?"

"Sir, I was too agitated at the time, I'm sorry," Jeddon calmed down and realized his earlier loss of composure. If they had fought with Phoenix and the others here, it wouldn't just hurt those close, but also cheer their enemies; besides, fighting with the National Security Bureau in Yanjing would create a chain of troubles.

"Just forget it."

"Sir, why don't we drop this case since it's essentially a matter for the National Security Bureau? Why did you get involved in the first place?" Short-nosed Crocodile asked somewhat puzzled.

"Personal reasons. Now that I've accepted this task, there's no reason to give up halfway."

"Okay."

"Sir, although we didn't capture the exorcist this time, we did dent his arrogance, which I think is an opportunity for the Netherworld Palace to develop in Yanjing," Nightmare said calmly.

"Tell me your thoughts," Ye Shikai was suddenly curious after hearing this—how could the exorcist be related to the Netherworld Palace's development in Yanjing.

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Now that we're allies with the National Security Bureau, we can take advantage of this opportunity to slowly infiltrate the forces of the Netherworld Palace. This will leave the National Security Bureau with no excuse to expel us even if they're dissatisfied," Nightmare continued. "Moreover, I personally don't think the National Security Bureau will strike against us first at this time."

"You're making sense, but... I don't wish for the Netherworld Palace to develop deeply in Yanjing," Ye Shikai believed the National Security Bureau would remain vigilant towards underground forces. If the Netherworld Palace took advantage of this moment to expand, not only would it take advantage of the situation and be criticized, but it would also provoke strong opposition from the National Security Bureau, making things tricky later.

"Sir, if we don't develop now, after the exorcist events conclude, the National Security Bureau will inevitably retaliate against us. By then, with shallow roots, it'll be a catastrophic disaster," Nightmare's argument Ye Shikai didn't agree with; after all, the Netherworld Palace had already rooted in Yanjing before, and the National Security Bureau hadn't intervened.

"I think that should not be the case," Ye Shikai also understood that a part of the reason the National Security Bureau hadn't taken action was because of him. After all, Ye Shikai is the Netherworld King, and taking direct action was equivalent to pushing him. But thinking further, if the two sides almost fought today, would the National Security Bureau continue to "turn a blind eye"? If capable, with appropriate timing, they might really act to eliminate this "lurking peril."

Who would let a potentially threatening stranger live in their home? It's a simple reasoning.

Ye Shikai understood this principle very well, and if today's events were reported to the National Security Bureau, their attitude towards the Netherworld Palace would certainly change.

Moreover, taking advantage of this rare "honeymoon period" to root the Netherworld Palace's forces might make the National Security Bureau hesitate later on.

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The next day.

Europe, Moon God Temple.

"So, you're hesitating about this matter now," said an exquisitely beautiful woman in a white veil, gently sitting beside Ye Shikai. There was a hint of coldness in her eyes, her aloof face rarely showing a slight smile. If this wasn't Ji Qian, then who?

"Yes," Ye Shikai rubbed his temples with some difficulty, looked at the woman in front of him, and suddenly let out a wry smile, "Right, I was actually planning to give you a surprise, but I didn't expect you already knew. Was it Ghost who told you?"

"No," Ji Qian said mildly, surprising Ye Shikai somewhat. Could it be that she already knew he was coming?

"I guessed," Ji Qian smiled slightly.

"Your guess is quite accurate."

"Actually, you didn't have to come. The case is so tricky now, and you've traveled such a long way. Inevitably, someone in Yanjing will gossip."

"It's alright, they can't control what I do," Ye Shikai suddenly changed the subject, "Or... should I go back now?"

"Don't you dare, if you leave now... you better never come back."