Yearning back to those days, Ji Ruxue and her sister were merely novices among first-class experts, drifting through the International Dark World, severely lacking in self-preservation skills, and would face dire situations when encircled by several first-class experts.

At that time, the sole goal of the two sisters was merely to survive.

It's been just a few years since I last saw them, and the two sisters have already become Supreme Strong experts.

"I and my sister both took the Black Forbidden Medicine, so we elevated to Supreme Strong experts. Unfortunately, my potential has peaked, and I can only remain a Supreme Strong expert for life," Ji Ruxue said with some regret.

Lin Hai knew that every leader of that assassin organization would drink a bottle of the black Forbidden Medicine to quickly enhance their strength, hence the organization was also known as Black Forbidden Medicine.

Every time the Black Restricted Zone selects its next leader, they first pick twenty individuals to drink the Forbidden Medicine. Those who meet the standards survive, and those who don't are directly eliminated.

Then, as a second step, those who meet the criteria fight each other, and the one who survives becomes the next leader of the Black Forbidden Medicine.

This is an extremely brutal selection method, similar to raising gu (a venomous practice).

"From what I know, the Black Forbidden Medicine only allows one person to survive, but how did you and your sister manage it?"

"Because my sister killed the last generation leader of the Black Forbidden Medicine."

Ji Ruxue answered.

"What?!" Lin Hai widened his eyes. A new Supreme Strong expert killing a veteran Supreme Strong? That's incredibly lucky.

"It was a joint effort between us sisters. After taking the medicine, my sister reached the Legendary level, but that major battle took a toll on her. Now, she's only considered a first-class Supreme Strong expert, but that's enough to control the Black Restricted Zone."

Lin Hai was moved again; he knew the bizarre effects of the Forbidden Medicine of the Black Restricted Zone, and was surprised by Ji Ruxue's remarkable potential. Unfortunately, after one usage of the Medicine, there's no hope for further advancement in her lifetime.

"Brother Lin, when will you take over the Black Restricted Zone?"

"…Forget it, I'm really not interested in these anymore."

Lin Hai returned to Huadu because he wanted to live a quiet, peaceful life.

"So, Brother Lin, when are you going to... take that Red Pill from her?"

After saying this, Ji Ruxue's face turned red, her eyes slightly expectant as she looked at Lin Hai, her eyelashes trembling.

"Cough cough… I refuse to answer this question."

What era is it already, must gratitude be expressed by offering oneself?

Ji Ruxue gave a charming smile, looking at Lin Hai in admiration: "Brother Lin, why are you always such a gentleman?"

Lin Hai awkwardly touched his old face, feeling his 'gentleman' persona rather hollow, considering in others' eyes he's seen as nothing short of a beast.

"Actually, after many things we've been through over the years, my sister and I have longed to live an ordinary life."

"Yes, sometimes, an ordinary life is very pleasant."

"The stronger you are, the greater the danger, just like the saying goes, a good life is akin to living well."

Lin Hai also sighed. Over the years, many mercenaries he had associated with had died or retired, with very few ending well.

The International Dark World, much like Huaxia's old worldly society, what is worldly society? It's a deceptive and manipulative meat grinder arena, where as one scene concludes, another begins, and the new waves perish on the beach.

"After my sister and I get our revenge, we must live the life of ordinary people," Ji Ruxue said.

"Have you not found your enemies yet?" Lin Hai asked, puzzled, since the sisters entered the International Dark World to seek revenge.

Ji Ruxue shook her head, grinding her teeth, "No, not a single clue. The Heaven Gate collapsed back then, affecting Qian Sect too. A mysterious person killed 173 members of the Ji Family of Qian Sect, but sadly, after so many years, we still haven't found any leads."

"Alas, if there's anything you need, remember to notify me; no matter how strong the opposition, I'll help you get your revenge."

"Thank you, Brother Lin."

Suddenly, Lin Hai thought of something and said, "Right, since your sister now controls the Black Restricted Zone, could you help check who wanted to assassinate Ouyang Xiaoya?"

"Your fiancée? Someone tried to kill her?" Ji Ruxue had just learnt of Ouyang Xiaoya's identity.

"I'll contact my sister later and check."

"Thank you."

...

Ouyang Xiaoya had already woken up, however, under Lin Hai's request, the people from South Heaven Gate and Qian Sect unanimously kept silent about things that should not be mentioned.

She only knew that the issue had been resolved.

Han Chongtian even went the extra mile by exaggerating Lin Hai's deed of rescuing the CEO, painting a picture of Lin Hai braving a hail of bullets, crawling forward, facing danger without fear, fighting with blood, preferring to die standing, oh no, standing till death, and never kneeling to live, eventually succeeding in rescuing the CEO.

To this, Ouyang Xiaoya was deeply moved, particularly when she saw Lin Hai pretending as if nothing had happened, combined with his previous actions, she was even more convinced that Lin Hai was a good man who seemed decadent on the surface but was kind and upright at heart.

After finishing their business in Zhonghai, Ji Ruxue left Lin Hai with a list of Qian Sect personnel and contact information, informing him that the assassination attempt on Ouyang Xiaoya originated from the Cao Family in Yanjing, spearheaded by someone named Cao Ziqing.

Combining this with the prior investigation by Judge that Lubis was silenced by the Cao Family, Lin Hai was completely certain that the Cao Family targeted Mrs. Ouyang with intentions to kill.

With the official business taken care of, the two prepared to return to Huadu, Ouyang Xiaoya seemed tired of flying and insisted on taking a train ride.

Upon entering the train station, Lin Hai realized why it's said that the Spring Festival travel rush could even cause women to get pregnant from the crowd.

After standing in line for a full three hours, Lin Hai finally bought two sleeper train tickets.

Walking out with sweat dripping from his forehead, Lin Hai let out a long sigh, this was pure torture.

"CEO, just wait a moment, I'll go buy us two bottles of water."

Lin Hai said, secured the train tickets and was about to go buy water.

Suddenly, a man who was walking beside Ouyang Xiaoya suddenly made his move, grabbing her Chanel bag in one swift motion, violently snatching it away, and then sprinting crazily.

Ouyang Xiaoya was stunned!

"Holy sh*t! Damn it! Bag snatched!"

Lin Hai instantly became furious, someone dared to snatch the bag while he was getting water for the CEO.

He despised those who stole from women the most.

"Lin Hai, there are contracts from South Heaven Gate Group inside the bag," Ouyang Xiaoya anxiously said.

"Don't worry, CEO."

Lin Hai said, and with swift steps, he chased after the bag snatcher.

The thief was smart; after darting out of the crowd, he ran directly into an alley.

Lin Hai chased relentlessly, followed by Ouyang Xiaoya.

Eventually, in an alley, Lin Hai spotted the thief frantically rummaging through the bag at the end of the path.

"Kid, stop rummaging. See where you can run."

Lin Hai snorted coldly; the path ahead was a dead-end.

"Hmph, don't force me to kill you, move aside." The thief looked up at Lin Hai, his face fierce, holding a dagger in his hand.

Ouyang Xiaoya also arrived, panting.

"Sir, if you want money, just say so, there are important things in the bag, please don't damage them."

"Cut the crap, hand over all your valuables," the man said viciously, brandishing the shiny dagger.

"Holy sh*t? Sh*t, did this switch from theft to robbery? Believe it or not, I can kill you in a minute?"

Lin Hai said.

"Kill me? Brothers, come out!"

With a rustle, a large group of grimy men appeared from the dilapidated residences around the small alley, at least fifty men, all staring greedily at Lin Hai and Ouyang Xiaoya.

"Holy sh*t, we've encountered a gang in action."