Chapter 17

Xue Renzhi and his two companions boarded their flight on time.

Due to his special status, he did not inform anyone about this trip, otherwise it might have caused a stir in the military.

Lu Li was completely unaware that the head of the Xue family had come in person. He had a rare good night's sleep. When he groggily opened his eyes, he suddenly found a delicate little face in front of him, which almost made him jump out of his skin.

After regaining his composure, he looked closely and a strange smile appeared on his lips. He patted the little head and said sternly, "Little girl, it's very scary when big brother is sleeping."

"I'm not afraid," Liu Jiajia blinked and turned to call out at the door, "Mom, mom, Brother Lu Li is awake."

Her tender voice carried far, and soon footsteps could be heard from the stairs.

Liu Zhongtian, Lu Fang, and Li Haijian almost simultaneously appeared at the guest room. Upon seeing Lu Li awake, they were overjoyed.

"Lu Li, you're finally awake. You really gave us a scare," Lu Fang said with lingering fear.

"Yes, I came several times this morning, but there was no response when I knocked," Li Haijian now admired Lu Li greatly. That Master Zhang boasted a lot, but when it came to the crunch, he ran faster than anyone. This brother is truly impressive, not showing off, but with a single shake, the problem was solved.

"I'm fine," Lu Li smiled and shook his head, raising his upper body and said with an embarrassed look, "Can you all please go out for a moment?"

"Go out? Oh, okay," Liu Zhongtian picked up his daughter and said as he walked out, "You go wash up and come down for breakfast later."

The four turned and left the room. Lu Li suddenly jumped out of bed and dashed into the toilet to take care of his business. He then washed his face with cold water. Looking at the face covered in water droplets in the mirror, he clenched his fists tightly, his face full of excitement.

Just a night's sleep after opening his Heavenly Eye, he had recovered, proving that his soul power had greatly improved, far surpassing what it was when he was a Master.

Whether in cultivation or ancient martial arts, a strong soul is of great significance, representing quick thinking, fewer mental demons, and achieving twice the results with half the effort.

"The Nine Transcendences of the Red Dust, I still understand far too little."

With this thought, Lu Li tidied up his clothes and walked out of the guest room.

In the dining room, all the Liu family members were present, including the old man Liu Deshuan.

There were seven or eight dishes on the table, and the rice was already served, but no one had started eating, all waiting for Lu Li.

Lu Li hurriedly walked down the stairs and said as he took his seat, "Sorry."

Liu Deshuan said gently, "Little Lu, you're a good kid. I won't say thank you, but from now on, we're family."

"That's right. I don't admire many people, but you, Lu Li, are one of them," Liu Zhongtian added.

"Alright, Lu Li must be hungry. Let's eat first," Lu Fang said with a smile, seeing Lu Li staring at the food.

Lu Li had come in a hurry last night and hadn't had time to eat dinner. It was almost ten o'clock when he woke up, and he was indeed hungry. However, hearing Liu Deshuan's words, he felt a stirring in his heart and looked at Liu Deshuan and his son in turn, "Old Liu, Big Brother Liu, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Don't talk about favors, we're family now. If Zhongtian dares to refuse, I'll break his legs," Liu Deshuan glared and complained.

Lu Fang looked at Lu Li with a puzzled expression, while Liu Zhongtian seemed eager.

Since meeting Lu Li, they had always owed him favors. Now, finally, they had a chance to help, and he was determined to do his best no matter how difficult it was.

Facing the expectant gazes of the others, Lu Li hesitated slightly.

To ordinary people, the existence of a spirit body was too bizarre. He didn't want to say it, but with his current strength, it was almost impossible to handle it alone.

"The matter is like this. I have a friend named Wang Xuexi, who is twenty years old and from Wujiang City, Guangnan Province. She suddenly went missing last year, and I suspect she might have been harmed. I want to ask Big Brother Liu to help me investigate, as thoroughly as possible."

"Is there such a thing?" Liu Zhongtian was greatly surprised and said with some difficulty, "We only know her name and place of residence, with no other information, and she went missing a year ago. It will be very difficult to investigate."

Hearing this, Lu Li was instantly filled with regret.

Liu Zhongtian is not a detective, and this bit of information is indeed too little. If he had known, he would have asked who had harmed Wang Xuexi.

However, since he had said it, he had to continue, "Big Brother Liu, I know it's difficult, but I'm almost certain she was harmed. I can't bear not catching the culprit."

Hearing this, Liu Deshuan waved his hand to stop Liu Zhongtian and made a decision, "I think we should do it this way. Zhongtian, go to the city bureau and find Zhang Yongsheng. Ask about any reports or missing persons related to Wang Xuexi. If there are none, have him file a case immediately. We'll discuss the rest later."

The old man's decision was final, and Lu Li thought this method was good.

After all, even if they found the culprit, he couldn't just kill them; the police would have to handle it. With the Liu family's connections, he believed they wouldn't just go through the motions.

With the method to find the culprit determined, everyone began to eat, and the atmosphere at the table was quite harmonious.

After the meal, Lu Li wrote a prescription and gave some instructions to Lu Fang before leaving.

Returning to school at noon, he entered the dormitory and saw Zhang Jian standing by the window, holding a mirror and grimacing, sighing as he looked at himself.

"What's wrong?" Lu Li glanced at him and asked in surprise.

Given his temper, it was rare to see him sighing.

"Ah, mouth ulcers. My wife was afraid of infection and kicked me out last night."

"Infection?" Lu Li looked puzzled, "I didn't know mouth ulcers could be contagious."

Hearing this, Zhang Jian seemed to have found a kindred spirit. He turned and grabbed Lu Li's hand, his eyes full of agreement, "Who would have thought! Besides, we don't need to use our mouths when we're intimate, right?"

"Get lost, how would I know how you two are intimate."

Lu Li quickly pulled his hand away and said half-jokingly, "I'm telling you, you'd better be careful these few days. Don't go to nightclubs or bars, especially don't use other people's cups, or you'll be in trouble."

"Ha ha, scaring me!" Zhang Jian didn't believe it and looked at his mouth in the mirror again, sighing helplessly. Thinking of something, he put down the mirror and looked at Lu Li mysteriously, "Old Lu, you're right, without a wife, there are still nightclubs. Let's go to 1927 tonight, I'll treat you."

Lu Li was speechless, "What kind of Chinese are you learning? I told you not to go there, and you're pushing it."

"Not going?"

"Brother or not?" Zhang Jian was unhappy.

"Not."

Zhang Jian's eyes twinkled, and he moved close to Lu Li, "I'll tell you, the class representative came to see you last night. I told her you went home and that she should tell you something. Want to hear it?"

Seeing Zhang Jian's determined look, Lu Li was at a loss. Even if Shen Muqing had something to say, or Xia Qingxuan left a message, it wouldn't matter.

Realizing that threats and inducements wouldn't work, Zhang Jian got angry and hugged Lu Li's neck, dragging him out, "You, Third Brother, not even listening to your big brother. You're going this time, whether you like it or not."

"Big Brother, it's noon now, are the bars open?"

"What do you know! Let's go for a Thai massage first, and then the timing will be perfect."

"Classes in the afternoon?" Lu Li continued to look for excuses. He really didn't want to go, as he hadn't practiced the Three Yang Fist for two days and was worried about regressing.

"I'm not worried, why should you, a top student, be worried? Stop talking and let's go."

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Lu Li felt that the more people involved, the faster the culprit would be caught. More people mean more power!