<h4>Chapter 1637: Chapter 1630: A Grim Situation</h4>


    "Boss, do you think this could be the work of the Yang Family?" Po Jun suddenly spoke after seeing Sima Lingyun leave.


    "No."


    Lu Tianxing shook his head and said, "Yang Anlong wouldn’t be so stupid. Since he’s chosen to coborate with Avril, it means he wants to use her to eliminate me. So, before Avril truly faces me and there’s a clear winner, Yang Anlong won’t make a move. Moreover, if Avril seeds in killing me, Yang Anlong wouldn’t kill her; instead, he’d go out of his way to help her. Avril knows this well, which is why she chose to coborate with the Yang Family. So, the Yang Family isn’t the mastermind this time because there’s no need. As for who the mastermind is, Sima Lingyun is right—it’s a hidden third-party in Beijing."


    "Then could it be Heavenly God? He has been trying various means to deal with you, could it be his doing?" Po Jun spoke up on the side.


    Lu Tianxing shook his head and said, "It’s not Heavenly God. If it really were him, Avril wouldn’t even have a chance to run; she’d be dead instantly."


    "Boss, what do we do next? If this keeps going, we’ll always be at a disadvantage, which is extremely unfavorable for us. We can’t just have our eyes glued to Avril all day like we’re her bodyguards." Starving Ghost spoke unhappily.


    "Right now, let’s wait and see. Avril took quite a hit this time, and unless she’s an idiot, she won’t take a second risk. We’re safe for now..."


    Lu Tianxing spoke slowly, but he hadn’t finished when the melodious sound of a mobile ringtone came from his pocket.


    Lu Tianxing paused slightly, took out his phone, and habitually nced at the caller ID. Seeing it was Bai Zhiqing’s call, he answered without hesitation, "Honey, why are you still up sote? Is there something you want to tell me?"


    "Lu Tianxing, how are things in Beijing right now?" Bai Zhiqing’s voice,den with worry, came through the phone.


    "I’m fine; what’s wrong, honey? Did something happen in Modu?"


    "No... nothing. I’m just worried you might get into trouble in Beijing."


    Bai Zhiqing hesitated for a moment, ultimately deciding not to tell Lu Tianxing about what happened in Modu. She knew the dangers Lu Tianxing faced in Beijing were far greater than what she was dealing with in Modu, and he could not afford any distractions. Thus Bai Zhiqing chose to keep the Modu incidents to herself.


    "It’s okay. Don’t you trust me? No biggie. It’s gettingte now, make sure you get some rest, and don’t wear yourself out, okay?"


    "I know, but be careful yourself in Beijing. I’ll be waiting with Qian Ru and the others for your safe return in Modu."


    "I know, don’t worry about me; I’ll take care of myself." Lu Tianxing said affectionately.


    "Well, regardless, be careful."


    Bai Zhiqing spoke softly, "Also, remember to get some sleep."


    "You too."


    Bai Zhiqing said no more and simply hung up the call.


    After hanging up with Bai Zhiqing, Lu Tianxing fished out a cigarette and lit it, furrowing his brow. His gut told him something must have happened in Modu; otherwise, Bai Zhiqing wouldn’t call him thiste given her personality.


    Yet, since Bai Zhiqing said she’s alright, Lu Tianxing chose not to press the matter.


    "Boss, what did sister-inw call you about just now?"


    "Nothing much, she was probably worried I might run into trouble in Beijing! Anyway, it’s no big deal. Let’s go! It’s gettingte; we should head back to the hotel!" Lu Tianxing said with augh.


    As he turned to head to the car, his phone rang again from his pocket. Lu Tianxing took it out, looked at the caller ID, and was slightly stunned. What was this girl Xue Bing calling him for? She probably wanted to ask him out for drinks again!


    Thinking of this, a trace of a ck line subconsciously shed across Lu Tianxing’s face. Drinking with Xue Bing twice almost ended in disaster both times, and he didn’t dare guarantee that he’d maintain his self-control a third time.


    Though hesitating slightly, Lu Tianxing still answered the call.


    Upon picking up, before he could say a word, Xue Bing’s dissatisfied voice came from the other end: "Lu Tianxing, you bastard, why are you taking so long to answer? Do you really not want to receive a call from me? Let me tell you, if you dare not answer my calls, believe it or not, I’ll crush your balls..."


    Lu Tianxing was immediately speechless; this girl seemed to be getting more and more audacious.


    After venting, Xue Bing coldly asked, "Lu Tianxing, I heard you came to Beijing; where are you staying now?"


    "Han Family Hotel, why are you asking about this?"


    "Which room number?"


    Lu Tianxing’s heart skipped a beat: "What are you trying to do?"


    "Why do you care what I’m trying to do? Just tell me the room number, and besides, you’re my boyfriend. Can’t I check up on you? Who knows if you’re out flirting behind my back."


    "Uh!"


    Hearing Xue Bing’s words, Lu Tianxing smiled wryly and said, "Officer Xue, you..."


    Before Lu Tianxing could finish his sentence, Xue Bing rudely interrupted, "Lu Tianxing, you’re still calling me Officer Xue? Do you remember how you promised me? Do you believe that I might tell your wife that you harassed me?"


    "Alright! I was wrong."


    Hearing Xue Bing say this, Lu Tianxing quickly raised his hands in surrender, smiling wryly, "Xiao Bing, what do you really want?"


    "I don’t want anything."


    Xue Bing snorted, "I just want to know your room number, so tell me quickly. Otherwise, I don’t mind asking Yanhuang Group to help me investigate. I’m sure it’s pretty easy for them to find out which room you’re staying in!"


    Hearing Xue Bing’s words, Lu Tianxing was filled with a bitter smile. Could this girl really be serious?


    After telling Xue Bing the room number, Lu Tianxing hung up the phone with a face full of helplessness. He realized that ever since the incident in Modu where he almost had some entertaining moments with Xue Bing, she seemed to have caught onto his weakness. This girl seemed to be addicted to threatening him, bringing it up whenever she had the chance, leaving him utterly helpless.


    The word ’lust’ truly is a sharp de; the ancients did not deceive me.


    Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.


    Watching Lu Tianxing hang up the phone, Starving Ghost chuckled from the side, "Boss, romance is in the air. Don’t worry about tonight. I’ll make sure to keep Tan Lang and Po Jun in check. Even if the sky falls, they won’t interrupt your good time. Just enjoy yourself!"


    Hearing Starving Ghost’s words, Lu Tianxing rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "Romance? I think it’s a disaster in the guise of romance. Alright, stop talking nonsense. Let’s go! Get in the car, back to the hotel."


    The four of them got into the car, and without any dy, they started the engine. With the press of the gas pedal, the car shot like an arrow, covering several meters in an instant, disappearing into the night in no time.


    Meanwhile, within the Maria Catholic Church, Avril stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, pensively watching Lu Tianxing’s car head off into the distance, eventually vanishing into the night. Her clear, enchanting eyes held a chilling coldness.


    "Holy Daughter, do you think the assassination attempt on you was orchestrated by the Judge in the dark? Should we take action and kill the Judge?"


    Charles stood beside Avril, a chilling intent to kill in his eyes. If Avril were to die, he could not escape me.


    "Bishop Charles, do not act rashly. Should you harm Lu Tianxing, none of us would be able to leave China."


    Avril slowly withdrew her gaze, turned to the coffee table, picked up a ss of red wine, gently swirling the ss. Then she slowly brought the crystal ss to her lips, taking a gentle sip. Her red lips and the red wine blended as one, like zing mes, like a brilliant red rose, tempting one to want a taste.


    Feeling the red wine slide down her throat, Avril continued to speak, "Furthermore, this has nothing to do with the Judge."


    "Nothing to do with it?" Charles was slightly taken aback.


    "The Judge isn’t involved in this. The Judge isn’t a fool. If he acts against me, the consequences are something he can’t bear, because right now I cannot die, at least not in China."


    Avril said faintly, "So, the Judge won’t try to kill me now. On the contrary, he will do everything he can to protect me. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have rushed to Maria Catholic Church when he heard I was in trouble."


    Avril was entirely convinced that Lu Tianxing was not behind this. Although she hadn’t interacted much with Lu Tianxing, from their recent encounters, she understood that Lu Tianxing was a proud man by nature.


    For a man like that, he could kill, even wipe out your entire family without hesitation. But his killings are always done openly, never in a despicable way like assassination. Furthermore, if Lu Tianxing wanted to kill her, there’s no need to go through such trouble. He could easily do it himself, without any effort.


    Even though she had Charles for protection, as soon as Lu Tianxing asked Old Master Lu to make a move, Charles would be no match. Also, Avril believed, judging by Old Master Lu’s fondness for Lu Tianxing, just one word from him would guarantee Old Master Lu’s action. This evidence alone showed that Lu Tianxing hadn’t orchestrated this event.