<h4>Chapter 1499: Chapter 1492: Threatening Avril</h4>


    "Stop with the pretense, Avril. Do you really think I can’t do anything to you? In my eyes, your so-called identity as the Holy Daughter of the Church means nothing. I have countless ways to ensure your Church won’t dare to trouble me. Do you believe that?" Sima Lingyun looked at Avril and sneered coldly.


    "What exactly do you want?"


    Avril’s face darkened, unable to maintain herposure, and her eyes flickered with anger.


    "I don’t want to do anything to you. I just want to warn you that in China, you’d better behave. I don’t care what schemes you have with the Yang Family, nor do I care about any grudges you have with Lu Tianxing, but I want you to remember, this is Beijing, not your Westernnds, much less your Vatican. If you dare to cause trouble in Beijing, I don’t mind letting you see if my sword can kill."


    As soon as he finished speaking, an intense surge of sword energy shot up from Sima Lingyun’s body, directly thrusting towards Avril.


    "Bright Divine Shield!"


    Seeing the fierce strikeing her way, Avril’s expression changed drastically. With a thought, a brilliant light erupted from her body, transforming into a massive bright shield before her, shing fiercely with the sword energy.


    Boom!


    The sharp sword energy tore open a breach on the shield, just grazing past Avril’s ear before disappearing, several strands of golden hair floating down from Avril’s shoulder to the ground.


    "Sima Lingyun, what do you intend to do?"


    At that moment, Avril’s face was ashen, exuding a faint killing intent throughout her body, yet her heart was filled with dread towards Sima Lingyun.


    Although the sword energy earlier was merely a warning from Sima Lingyun, and she had reacted hastily, unable to disy her full strength, the fierce aura contained within Sima Lingyun’s sword energy made her shiver. If she were to sh with Sima Lingyun, there was a strong possibility she would die at his hands. As the leader of the Yanhuang Group, Sima Lingyun likely had other aces up his sleeve, which she dared not underestimate.


    "I don’t want to do anything. I just want to tell you that this is China, not Beijing. If you dare to cause trouble in Beijing, killing you is not difficult for me at all. You can try if you doubt it," Sima Lingyun said coldly.


    "Sima Lingyun, you...."


    "Avril, remember, I am not negotiating with you. This is a warning, or rather, my final ultimatum,"


    Sima Lingyun directly interrupted Avril, speaking icily, "Your identity is your amulet, but it doesn’t mean it’s effective. Killing you is not difficult for me. You’d better not test my limits, or I don’t mind reducing you to bones."


    Upon finishing his words, Sima Lingyun’s body emanated a fierce killing intent, with a barely perceivable sound of swords humming around.


    Sensing Sima Lingyun’s intense killing intent, Avril’s expression slightly changed, her face showing a hint ofplex emotions. Taking a deep breath, she said, "I can assure you that I will not harm ordinary people in China, but your Yanhuang Group must also not prevent me from killing Lu Tianxing. Otherwise, even if it means fighting your Yanhuang Group to the end, I won’t hesitate. I may not be able to do much in China, but I can ensure that not a single one of your Yanhuang Group’s overseas members remains."


    After she finished speaking, the killing intent also surged from Avril, matching Sima Lingyun’s imposing aura.


    "Avril, are you threatening me?"


    Hearing these words, Sima Lingyun’s face turned extremely ugly, a glint of killing intent shing through his eyes.


    "Threatening? Group Leader Sima, you’re joking. I’m simply telling you that my target is Lu Tianxing. Sacrificing other members of the Yanhuang Group for one Lu Tianxing is not something a group leader should do."


    "Even if our Yanhuang Group doesn’t intervene, do you think you’re capable of killing Lu Tianxing?"


    "Hmph, that’s not something for Group Leader Sima to worry about."


    Avril picked up the teacup, took a gentle sip, then ced it back on the table. Standing up, she headed for the exit, "Group Leader Sima, the Church does not intend to dispute with the Yanhuang Group or cause any trouble in China. This time, I hope your Yanhuang Group will stay out of this matter. I only want Lu Tianxing’s life; as for the consequences, our Church will assume full responsibility. That’s all I have to say, farewell."


    As she finished speaking, Avril appeared at the doorway of the private room, heading directly outside without any pause.


    Sima Lingyun didn’t say anything further, but instead watched Avril leave, a sharp light flickering in his eyes. He took a deep breath, said nothing more, and slowly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and gazed out at the scenery lost in thought, making it unclear what was in his heart.


    ...


    Time flies like a fleeting horse, always quietly slipping away before people are aware, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the next day.


    Today was the second day since Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing returned to Modu. After having breakfast at the Bai Family Ancestral House, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing didn’t hesitate at all, directly driving towards Bai’s Group.


    Driving all the way towards Bai’s Group, this time it wasn’t Lu Tianxing driving, but Bai Zhiqing. Lu Tianxing sat in the passenger seat, opened the car window, and eagerly observed the scenery outside.


    Although it was already autumn, it couldn’t stop the beauties from pursuing fashion. The beauties on the street were dressed stylishly, with curves, wearing denim shorts that exposed their long, white legs, attracting the attention of nearby men.


    Looking at the surrounding scenery, Lu Tianxing suddenly turned his head and said seriously to Bai Zhiqing, "Honey, I just discovered a very serious problem. Have you noticed that you women have a peculiar habit? There’s not much difference in your attire whether it’s spring, summer, autumn, or winter. Especially in the dead of winter, while we’re freezing to death and wish to wear as much as possible, you women still wear ultra-short skirts, with thick winter clothes on top. You’re protecting the treasure above, but aren’t you worried about freezing the little sister below?"


    Sitting in the driver’s seat, Bai Zhiqing was attentively driving as if she hadn’t heard Lu Tianxing’s words. But from her slightly furrowed brows, it was clear she wasn’t amused by Lu Tianxing’s words.


    "Honey, why aren’t you saying anything? I think you women must have a brain disorder, just like your bodies, clearly saying ’no’ with your mouths, but being very honest physically. Just likest night, you said you were out of energy, but still wanted to act like a knight. My waist..."


    "Squeal~!"


    Before Lu Tianxing could finish his words, Bai Zhiqing suddenly stomped on the brake, causing the car to halt sharply in the middle of the road. Fortunately, the traffic wasn’t particrly heavy on this street, and no ident urred.


    "Lu Tianxing, say one more word and see if I won’t tear your mouth apart right now."


    Bai Zhiqing looked at Lu Tianxing with a flushed face, a hint of anger in her eyes. This bastard really can’t say anything decent.


    "Heh heh, honey, I won’t say anything, I won’t say anything. You continue driving, continue."


    Seeing the killing intent in Bai Zhiqing’s beautiful eyes, Lu Tianxingughed awkwardly, decisively shut his mouth. A wise man knows when to retreat.


    Bai Zhiqing snorted coldly, a blush crossing her pretty face, restarted the car, and continued towards Bai’s Group.


    Since Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing didn’t notify anyone when they returned from Jiangnan to Modu, not even Lin Qianru and others knew. Thus, when Bai Zhiqing appeared at Bai’s Group’s entrance wearing a light blue OL outfit, high heels, exuding a strong woman’s aura, all of Bai’s Group employees couldn’t help but show a bit of surprise. But soon, they regainedposure and respectfully greeted Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing.


    Bai Zhiqing nodded lightly to everyone, said nothing, and directly headed into the president’s private elevator with Lu Tianxing, reaching Bai’s Group’s top floor.


    Just as they stepped out of the elevator, they met Lan Xin stepping out of another elevator. Upon seeing Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqinging out of the elevator, surprise shed across her face, followed by a look of delight, and she quickly greeted Bai Zhiqing, "Hello, Chairman."


    Bai Zhiqing looked at Lan Xin, nodded, and said calmly, "Secretary Lan, has there been any major events at thepany during my absence? No need to tell me about the financial crisis; I’m already aware."


    "No major events. Since you authorized an announcement in thepany’s name saying Bai’s Group would hold a press conference in a few days, the reporters have left."


    "Okay, I understand."


    Bai Zhiqing nodded and looked at Lan Xin, "Secretary Lan, use thepany’s name to release a notice saying the press conference will be held tomorrow at Bai’s Group. Also, organize the list of media attending this press conference for me to review."


    "Yes, Chairman, I’ll handle it right away," Lan Xin nodded and replied.


    Bai Zhiqing said nothing more and directly headed towards her office. Lu Tianxing intended to follow Bai Zhiqing into the office, but before he could take a step, Lan Xin pulled him aside.