Xia Lei and Shentu Tian-Yin left Ahn Retreat and checked-in to a hotel called Aloft Seoul Gangnam.

Xia Lei opened his room with the room card. There was a female service staff member in his room but she was not doing any work. She was sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed and enjoying the view of the bustling street outside the window. She looked away when Xia Lei entered. 

A wry smile appeared in the corners of Xia Lei’s lips when he saw her face. “You should know that it’s not good for you to appear here. Ahn Suhyeong might have sent men to follow me.” 

The woman on the sofa was Long Bing. 

Xia Lei did not know if she knew he would be getting this room or if she had entered it after he got his room card. It was always astonishing to see her appear; it was her style. 

Long Bing spoke evenly, “I wouldn’t be here if I can’t even handle one Ahn Suhyeong.” 

Xia Lei sat next to the bed. “What about the sword?” 

“It’s on its way to China through secure means,” said Long Bing.  

Xia Lei let out a breath. “That’s good. The sword’s most important. It’s best that it’s not in...