Zhao Minghan roared, "Bai Xi, if you dare to do this, you will die a terrible death..."
Before he could finish, a man in black tight-fitting clothes had already reached him. He casually picked up a rotten piece of wood from somewhere and stuffed it into his mouth.
Zhao Minghan tasted the moldy wood. The place where his teeth had been knocked out was now filled with wood, causing him pain and nausea.
This was not the end. The man in black tight-fitting clothes was remarkably swift and skilled. In just one second, he had Zhao Minghan's hands tied behind his back and his entire body bound at the waist.
As he tossed the special rope with a pendant in his hand towards a tree and then gave it a gentle pull, Zhao Minghan was hoisted up and hung from a nearby coconut tree, "fluttering in the wind."
Bai Xi glanced at the lounge chair where Zhao Minghan had been lying and the bikini-clad beauty lying on the ground with her eyes closed. With a look of disdain, she sidestepped to the other side. "Send this woman back, and then find me a clean lounge chair. Prepare some food. I'll wait here for his reinforcements to arrive."
The man in black tight-fitting clothes replied, "Yes."
An hour later.
Three black helicopters landed on the helipad outside the Zhao family manor. Over a dozen soldiers from the Dark Department disembarked, led by Zhao Kai, Zhao Minghan's uncle.
Zhao Kai was wearing the uniform of a mid-level commander of the Dark Department. The metal belt buckle bore a black stripe and two golden stars of different sizes, clearly signifying his rank.
The black military uniform exuded an aura of inviolable dignity and presence, making him appear even taller.
Zhao Kai's complexion was slightly darkened, and his eyes held an unspoken fury.
He truly wanted to see what kind of woman dared to insult the Dark Department and trample on his Zhao family. He raised his hand slightly, and his subordinates immediately followed. Just as they were about to approach the manor, two men dressed in black tight-fitting clothes and wearing masks walked towards them from the manor's main gate.
Zhao Kai's companions immediately adopted a defensive posture, and Zhao Kai himself frowned slightly.
These two stood at the manor's entrance, yet he hadn't sensed their presence at all. This indicated that they possessed excellent concealment abilities and were likely well-trained powerhouses like themselves.
No wonder his nephew couldn't handle them.
Zhao Kai's face darkened as he coldly stated, "Who is your master? Have her come out to see me, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Zhao Kai's imposing aura was such that an ordinary person would instantly feel fear upon being addressed this way. However, these two guards at the gate seemed unfazed, merely stating, "The Young Miss is waiting for you by the swimming pool within the manor. If you wish to see her, you can only enter alone; others must wait outside."
Zhao Kai let out a cold snort, "What arrogance! They expect me to go in to see her? Who do they think she is?"
The two masked men in tight-fitting clothes replied, "You can choose to go, or you can choose not to."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Kai's entourage immediately became displeased. "Commander, this must be a trap!"
"Yes, are they planning to ambush our Commander inside the manor?"
"Commander, be careful, beware of deception!"
"Ignore them, are we afraid of them? Let's charge in!"
"..."
The two masked men in black tight-fitting clothes exchanged a look, their eyes holding a hint of disdain.
These people truly thought too highly of themselves.
If it came to a fight, did they really think they could last a few rounds against them? Moreover, there was the White God inside... If it weren't for the White God considering the reputation of the Dark Department, they would have taught these young whelps a lesson.
"Our people are all outside the manor. Inside, there are only our Young Miss and your nephew. A mid-level commander of the Dark Department not even having the courage to enter a manor alone is truly embarrassing."
Zhao Kai frowned, his imposing aura as a middle-aged man fully displayed. "Heh, a provocation, and I just happen to fall for it!"
Given the seriousness of the Dark Department's prestige, even if he harbored doubts about their words, he had to go in person.
He then turned to his subordinates, "I will go in now. You all wait outside, and keep your distance. If I don't come out within an hour, or if they make any moves, contact the Dark Department immediately and report that someone is attempting to provoke the Dark Department!"
His subordinates immediately replied, "Yes!"
Only then did Zhao Kai swagger into the manor.
This manor originally belonged to the Zhao family, and he had vacationed here before, so he was very familiar with it. He walked through the manor, quickly making his way to the swimming pool area based on his memory.
As soon as he arrived, he saw a figure "fluttering in the wind" with the coconut trees from afar, which felt very familiar. Upon closer inspection, he realized the person was none other than his nephew: "Minghan!"
Upon seeing Zhao Kai arrive, Zhao Minghan's lifeless eyes regained a spark of vitality. Unfortunately, with a piece of moldy rotten wood stuffed into his mouth, he could only utter muffled sounds.
But his eyes conveyed a clear message.
Kill Bai Xi, kill this little slut who had so thoroughly humiliated him.
Zhao Kai strode forward, reaching for his dagger to cut the ropes binding his nephew, when he suddenly heard a cold, clear voice: "Commander Zhao, do you intend to let him down without asking me first?"
Zhao Kai froze and immediately looked behind him warily.
A seemingly very young woman stood behind him, appearing to be no older than 25, with stunning beauty and a good figure.
But he had no interest in admiring a beauty at the moment, as a profound sense of shock and unease was spreading through his heart.
When did it happen, and how did this woman get behind him? If she had intended to attack him earlier, he would likely be a silent corpse by now!
This woman was not simple at all, which explained why Minghan had suffered such a significant setback this time.
He had originally planned to storm in and kill everyone who dared to challenge his Zhao family. However, it now seemed that these people might have considerable backing.
He could only hope she was a wise person!
Zhao Kai said calmly, "Miss, as the saying goes, it's better to resolve enmity than to foster it. I am Zhao Kai, a mid-level commander of the Dark Department, and Minghan's uncle. If you are willing to release Minghan and guarantee that you will no longer trouble my Zhao family, shall we become friends?"
Zhao Minghan was stunned.
Shouldn't his second uncle have directly stabbed this little slut and sent her to hell? Why was he talking about becoming friends? Had his second uncle, who rarely showed interest in women, been captivated by this woman's charms?
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow slightly, her eyes holding a cold and majestic demeanor. "It seems, Commander Zhao, that you are determined to protect him."
Zhao Kai hadn't inquired about the reason but had immediately invoked his status as a mid-level commander of the Dark Department, making his intention as clear as possible. He wanted to use the authority of the Dark Department to force her to submit and back down!
Unfortunately... she was someone who detested threats the most.