The first light of dawn

Chapter 663 Another Missed Opportunity

Inside the elevator, Mu Jiuchen held Jiang Nuan tightly.

"Wife, I feel so bad," Mu Jiuchen's voice was hoarsely terrifying.

Jiang Nuan's heart pounded non-stop. He had been closer to Yan Xi, which was why he was reacting so strongly.

Damn Yan Xi!

She felt a pang of heartache, a sour fullness in her chest. She felt his hot breath near her ear. This drug was potent; anyone affected by it would be unable to escape.

She gently soothed Mu Jiuchen, "Husband, hold on a little longer. The hotel is right next door. We'll be there soon."

Jiang Nuan took out another antidote pill and gave it to Mu Jiuchen.

As the pill touched his tongue, Mu Jiuchen wanted to spit it out. Why would he need an antidote when he had his wife? But the pill dissolved instantly upon contact, enraging him and making him grit his teeth.

Mu Jiuchen looked at his reflection in the elevator. It was the first time he'd seen himself in such a state of disarray. His face was flushed, his eyes alluring, his lips full. He smiled, a smirk playing on his lips, thinking that this appearance was enough to seduce his wife.

Mu Jiuchen closed his eyes again, his lips descending in a cascade of kisses on Jiang Nuan's neck.

Jiang Nuan: "..."

She had just given him another antidote. He shouldn't be this urgent.

"Mu Jiuchen, wait a moment," Jiang Nuan said as she tried to evade him.

The elevator was nearing the first floor. Xiao Fan and the others were waiting downstairs.

"Ding..." The elevator chimed. Mu Jiuchen stopped his actions and, embracing Jiang Nuan, walked out. His dark eyes were so deep they seemed to hold an inky, unresolvable darkness.

As they exited the elevator, five or six men blocked their path.

After taking a pill, Mu Jiuchen's consciousness had cleared considerably.

Seeing the men blocking their way, his expression turned icy.

He roared with fury, "Those who don't want to die, get out of my way!"

His voice was deafening. Mu Jiuchen's face was as grim as a killer god.

The men's hearts trembled, but they dared not leave.

Jiang Nuan frowned. Who were these people?

Tonight was certainly lively.

"Still not leaving?" Mu Jiuchen's voice was losing its patience. All he wanted now was to hold his wife gently and do things he desired.

His fists clenched, making cracking sounds. The men's pupils involuntarily contracted at the sight.

This man was terrifying. Was this the legendary Mu Jiuchen?

They had taken this mission with great daring.

The man at the front shouted, "Everyone attack together! Grab the woman next to him."

Jiang Nuan frowned slightly. They were after her.

One of the men lunged forward quickly.

Mu Jiuchen's long legs lashed out, kicking towards the man's leg bone.

"Crack..."

The man's kneecap snapped. He knelt in front of Mu Jiuchen in agony.

The man following closely behind, preparing to attack, saw this and let out a yelp. Unable to stop himself, he stumbled and fell to the ground.

"Bang..."

"Ah... my waist." The man cried out in excruciating pain.

Everyone: "..."

Jiang Nuan: "Is this showing off his legs with money, or is it a comedy act?"

The leader looked at the man on the ground with disappointment and raised his hand, "Attack together."

Before the man could even drop his hand, he felt a sharp pain in his arm.

Before he could react, he heard a crack. Mu Jiuchen, fueled by rage, had snapped his arm.

"Ah..." A heaven-shattering, earth-splitting scream echoed, striking deep into people's hearts.

What terrifying power was this, to break an arm with a single move?

The man's heart churned like stormy seas. He stared at Mu Jiuchen with wide, terrified eyes.

For the sake of money tonight, he had suffered a great loss. Looking at the man's aura, it seemed they had provoked someone they shouldn't have.

Jiang Nuan was not idle either.

Back to back with Mu Jiuchen, she dealt with the five or six men in two to three minutes.

Mu Jiuchen let out a light laugh, "Wife, when I'm around, can't you hide behind me and let me protect you?"

Jiang Nuan's heart skipped a beat. He had always felt this way.

She smiled tenderly, speaking with a charming, soft voice, "I missed you and wanted to be quick."

Mu Jiuchen's gaze flickered, his deep pupils filled with tenderness.

"Let's go!" He took her hand, looking at Xiao Fan, who was running towards them.

"Arrest all these people and find out who sent them," Mu Jiuchen said, his voice carrying a hint of desire, making him seem even colder.

"Yes, Master." Xiao Fan handed the room key to Mu Jiuchen, whose face was etched with an intense expression.

He felt that Ninth Master was enjoying a prosperous evening, and tomorrow he would be full of vigor. This would mean good days ahead for him.

Jiang Nuan quickened her pace, glancing at Xiao Fan's expression.

After walking a short distance, Jiang Nuan called Number One.

Number One: "j"

"Number One, Yan Xi has been captured. Extract her DNA as soon as possible. Her face is constantly changing, and it's unlikely she'll be able to remove her makeup anytime soon. I took a close look at her face today, and it seems she used some special solution."

"Also, we need to prevent her from escaping. This woman is very cunning."

Number One said, "Don't worry, she won't escape this time."

Jiang Nuan gave a soft "hmm" and hung up.

Entering the hotel elevator, the atmosphere turned ambiguous again. Jiang Nuan pointed to the camera above their heads, "Mu Jiuchen, if you don't want me to have an indecent exposure, then bear with it."

Mu Jiuchen shot a furious glare at the camera that seemed to be his enemy. "Obstructive!"

Seeing his childish action, Jiang Nuan couldn't help but chuckle. "Mu Jiuchen, you're so childish."

He gazed at her silently. If it made her smile so happily, he didn't mind being a little more childish.

Seeing that they were nearing the top floor, he impatiently gripped Jiang Nuan's hand, a smirk playing on his lips.

Jiang Nuan's fair face was tinged with a blush, and she lowered her gaze, avoiding his eyes.

Mu Jiuchen let out a soft chuckle. Seeing the elevator door open, he led her out, found the room, swiped the card, and entered.

He abruptly scooped Jiang Nuan into his arms.

"Ah..." Jiang Nuan let out a soft cry, tightly wrapping her arms around his neck and biting his handsome face.

Mu Jiuchen trembled all over, thinking to himself, "A siren!"

He then began an enjoyable night of pleasure...

Jiang Yuxin, concerned, followed them down. Upon reaching the first floor and exiting the elevator, she saw Xiao Fan apprehending everyone.

Jiang Yuxin was utterly stunned!

It was as if she had been struck by lightning.

She couldn't believe that six trained individuals couldn't stop Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen.

"Xiao Fan, what happened?" Jiang Yuxin asked Xiao Fan, feigning surprise.

These men didn't recognize her, so she wasn't afraid.

Xiao Fan was surprised to see Jiang Yuxin. He looked at her with a half-smile, "Ah, Miss Jiang. It's nothing, just a small incident that's been resolved. Are you heading back, Miss Jiang?"

"Oh! I came to attend the banquet. The banquet has ended, and I was just about to leave." Jiang Yuxin trembled with anger.

That scoundrel, who were these people he sent?

Seeing that two of them were incapacitated, couldn't he have sent someone reliable?

Such a good opportunity tonight had been missed.

"Damn it, so unlucky..." Another man who could still stand grumbled.

He cast a fierce gaze at Jiang Yuxin.

Jiang Yuxin met his gaze and was momentarily startled by fear. She lowered her eyes, not daring to look around.

"Slap..." Xiao Fan slapped the man.