Wang Hui burst into laughter upon hearing Bai Xi’s words, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. “You’re going to make a move on me? You are quite good-looking, I didn’t expect you to be so brainless!”
After speaking, he attacked her himself.
Wang Hui’s weapons were two short knives, usually tucked into his waist. At this moment, he drew his dual blades and fiercely attacked Bai Xi. The short blades were not aimed at vital spots, but at Bai Xi’s clothes.
Since this woman was so ignorant and dared to provoke him, he wouldn't be blamed for stripping her naked in front of so many people, and then severely…
The moment his short blades approached Bai Xi, her figure vanished from his sight.
He was extremely shocked.
He had initially thought the woman before him was just a woman with a big chest and no brain, kept by Qian Feng. But he hadn’t expected… she could dodge his attack!
Such a ghostly agility was absolutely impossible for a woman who only relied on her looks and was kept by others.
Who was she?
In just an instant, a thin layer of sweat beaded on his forehead, clearly from fear.
Madam Bai and Bai Ji had both expected Bai Xi to die under Wang Hui’s attack, so they widened their eyes, eager to see Bai Xi bleed out.
Unfortunately, they could only watch as Bai Xi disappeared, and then, with speed imperceptible to the naked eye, circled behind Wang Hui.
Bai Ji immediately called out a warning, “She’s behind you!”
Wang Hui reacted instantly, turning around abruptly, intending to swing his short blades at Bai Xi. But as he moved to strike, Bai Xi had already seized the initiative, her fingers subtly moving to stab something forcefully into the back of Wang Hui’s right hand.
The intense pain made Wang Hui grit his teeth. If he hadn't been from the Shadow Department, he would have long since dropped his short blades.
He looked at the weapon that had pierced his hand, which turned out to be… a lollipop.
The paper stick of the lollipop had already embedded itself in his hand, with the candy wrapper adorned with cute cartoon patterns exposed.
This woman’s strength was so formidable; who exactly was she!
However, he still refused to admit his incompetence. “It was my carelessness! But you should know that by injuring me today, you’ve slapped the face of the Shadow Department, and you’ve made an enemy of the entire Shadow Department. From now on, you will be a target of the Shadow Department’s pursuit.”
The reason why the commanders of the Shadow Department were respected and treated as honored guests everywhere they went was not because of an individual, but because of the existence of the Shadow Department as a collective.
He had to admit that the woman before him had completely exceeded his expectations, and was terrifyingly powerful. He might truly not be her match.
But so what? The Shadow Department wasn't just him. There were many capable individuals in the Shadow Department. Even if he suffered a slight loss today, Bai Xi would be branded with the crime of maliciously harming a Shadow Department commander and provoking the Shadow Department.
Someone would naturally come to deal with her then!
Bai Xi said calmly, “You think too much.”
For her to personally deal with someone who spoke disrespectfully to her, if other Shadow Department commanders were to find out, they would at most come and deliver a few more blows to Wang Hui, and perhaps seek credit from her.
She remembered that Shen Mingxun particularly enjoyed doing such things.
Bai Ji and Madam Bai clearly had not expected Wang Hui to be injured by Bai Xi, but everything before them was a reminder that this event was real.
Bai Ji was still immersed in the fact that the pillar of support he had been so diligently currying favor with and enduring for was so easily defeated, unable to even defeat a delicate woman like Bai Xi. Madam Bai, however, reacted first, immediately shouting at the people Wang Hui had brought, “Aren’t you going to help?”
Those from the Shadow Department finally reacted and prepared to advance for a battle.
Just then, a male voice echoed from the entrance not far away, “Who dares?”
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their heads almost in unison to look at the speaker.
The speaker was none other than Shen Mingxun.
Shen Mingxun’s arrival made Wang Hui, whose right hand was injured, frown. He said sternly, “The person behind her isn't Qian Feng, it's you, isn't it?”
He had originally thought Bai Xi had no understanding of the Shadow Department. Now it seemed that Bai Xi actually understood it very well. The reason she wasn’t afraid of him, and even dared to provoke him, was because she was backed by Shen Mingxun, a man who, like him, was a mid-level commander in the Shadow Department.
Shen Mingxun was the youngest mid-level commander in the Shadow Department, which had caused quite a stir within the organization. To be honest, in terms of future prospects… he might have an edge over him. But in reality, his seniority was above Shen Mingxun’s.
No wonder Shen Mingxun had risen so quickly over the years; it turned out he had such a talent under him.
Shen Mingxun said faintly, “I am not worthy.”
He wished he could be the one backing Bai Xi, but the truth was that he had always been the one being sheltered by this big shot, Bai Xi.
Wang Hui, upon hearing his words, was a little confused. “What do you mean?”
Shen Mingxun replied calmly, “Literally.”
After speaking, he turned to the people Wang Hui had brought and said, “Anyone who makes a move today will be considered to have betrayed the Shadow Department, and will be killed without mercy!”
Upon hearing this, those who had been intending to attack instantly stopped their advance.
Wang Hui said fiercely, “Shen Mingxun, why should my people listen to you! We are both mid-level commanders, what right do you have to think your orders can supersede mine? Moreover, do you really have to go against me for a woman?”
He deliberately ignored Shen Mingxun’s statement about not being worthy, believing it was simply because Shen Mingxun favored this woman, finding her beautiful, well-figured, and highly skilled, which would aid his career in the Shadow Department in the future.
Shen Mingxun looked at the man before him with a face full of helplessness.
Alas, too low an IQ, can’t carry him.
Abandoning theoretical lecturing, respecting others’ destinies!
“All members of the Shadow Department listen up! Immediately apprehend Wang Hui, who is acting against his superiors. Any defiance will result in death!”
Zhao Mingxun gritted his teeth. “Shen Mingxun, on what grounds do you call me insubordinate? We are of the same rank, and in terms of seniority, you are inferior to me. Guards, seize this person who disregards this commander!”
Shen Mingxun was a rising star in the Shadow Department. Although they were both mid-level commanders, he had far more subordinates than Shen Mingxun, who had only recently been promoted to mid-level commander. What if a legendary figure shielded him from above? Today, as long as he killed Shen Mingxun and his men, and blamed everything on his woman, that important figure probably wouldn’t bother investigating for the sake of a mere Shen Mingxun.
Shen Mingxun saw the people closing in on him and, with a blank expression, raised his hand high.