Chapter 529: Completely Breaking off (1/2)

“Or? Why else do you think I am here?” Qin Lingyan’s voice grew even colder at Bai Xiaofei’s question. Obviously, his reaction had displeased her.

Heaving a long sigh in his heart, Bai Xiaofei couldn’t bring himself to refute her with the guilt he was feeling. Owing an emotional debt to a girl was definitely the scariest!

“About what happened…”

“Don’t mention it ever again. I did everything of my own free will. I don’t need you to repay it. Now I just want to know what you and Ling Tianxia talked about and when will Chu Yue be avenged!” Qin Lingyan interrupted Bai Xiaofei with an utterly resolute expression.

Bai Xiaofei was completely caught off guard by her defensive response. He who was used to having his way with women had formed a weak point: he didn’t take well to setbacks.

Therefore, this kind of blow shocked him for half a day.

“Don’t understand what I said? Or did you already put what happened in Ancient Yue behind you after you returned to your gentle land of beauties?” Her words triggered Bai Xiaofei.

It was absolutely impossible that he could put it behind him! Bai Xiaofei was the type that sought revenge for the smallest grievance, not to mention over a friend’s death! And frankly, he blamed himself the most for Chu Yue’s death.

“Even if I forget my name, I will never forget Senior Chu Yue!” His eyes were firm as he buried the hint of guilt he felt towards Qin Lingyan in his heart.

“It’s best that you don’t. Now tell me about what you got from Ling Tianxia!” With a sneer, Qin Lingyan went back to the original topic. At her demand, Bai Xiaofei looked begrudging…

“I didn’t succeed. I thought I could pry out something, but the result is completely different from what I imagined. I was even persuaded a little…” There was shame in his voice as he hung his head.

This was the first time Qin Lingyan saw him like this, but she didn’t seem very surprised.

“You were persuaded? About what?” She dubiously frowned.

“Ling Tianxia said that he had no idea about the event in Ancient Yue and the masterminds are likely to be some other people in the Globe Merchant Group who have opposing viewpoints to him.”

“Impossible!” Qin Lingyan shouted emotionally as soon as Bai Xiaofei finished speaking.

“Please calm down. In fact, I thought so too at first, but I tested him from all aspects. He didn’t reveal any flaws. The character he displayed and also the old man’s reaction are enough to confirm that he was telling the truth,” Bai Xiaofei explained before there was an abrupt turn, “But I’m still maintaining my suspicion that he is the real mastermind, so I will continue to verify. I may be persuaded, but it does not mean that I have given up on proving otherwise.”

“I have never known Ling Tianxia personally so I don’t know his character enough to make any judgments, but I have heard about him.”

Qin Lingyan paused and her expression grew solemn.