C17 I Want to Eat You!

"What do you think?" Xi Muchen raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smirk playing on his lips.

If she did nothing, why would Xi Muchen even bother bringing her along?

"Hmph, why do you always speak in riddles?" Luo Youran's captivating eyes were icy cold.

The less Xi Muchen revealed, the more dangerous Luo Youran felt the situation was becoming. She was already making plans in her mind. Knowing his nature, if she encountered any danger later, Xi Muchen would likely just stand by and watch...

"You'll find out when we get there!" Xi Muchen tossed the words over his shoulder as he walked out of the villa.

Determined to complete the deal and obtain the Blood Bracelet, Luo Youran followed with a steely expression.

Upon arrival, Luo Youran realized it was a gala, with guests dressed to the nines.

"That's your target for tonight. Once you take him out, the Blood Bracelet is yours!" Before she got out of the car, Xi Muchen handed her a photo.

"You're not going to back out?" Luo Youran, having been tricked by him once before, was wary of trusting him again.

"A man of his word, that's me. What I say, I mean," he replied, his usual smirk on his handsome face, exuding a casual confidence.

"Yeah, right!" Luo Youran scoffed at his words, remembering how Xi Muchen had deceived her before. Still, she kept her true thoughts hidden.

"Your weapons," Xi Muchen said, handing her a box containing the weapons that had been confiscated from her earlier.

If he wanted her to act, he needed to return her weapons, ensuring she was fully equipped for the task.

As soon as Luo Youran retrieved her weapons, she swiftly turned and launched a surprise attack on Xi Muchen. She hadn't forgotten his past manipulations and her current captivity.

Originally, Luo Youran wanted to catch Xi Muchen off guard and make him suffer a bit to vent her frustration. However, his reaction was too quick. Just as her hand reached him, he caught it. "What’s this? Can’t wait to try something new with me?" he teased.

"Go to hell, jerk!" Luo Youran was infuriated by his flippant words, her movements becoming even more fierce and aggressive.

Xi Muchen noticed her cold demeanor and ruthless strikes, a glint of cold light flashing in his deep eyes. The two engaged in a heated scuffle right in the car. But Luo Youran was no match for Xi Muchen; in a swift move, he had her pinned against the back seat.

"Wow... I didn’t expect you to be into this kind of thing, trying to seduce me like this!" Xi Muchen’s words carried a hint of ambiguity.

"If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll tear your mouth apart!" Luo Youran had never been teased like this before. Her face flushed with anger, and her bright eyes flashed with cold light.

"Are you hinting that you want me to kiss you?" Xi Muchen deliberately twisted her words and even brushed a kiss against the corner of her lips.

"Xi Muchen..." If she could, Luo Youran would have taken him down right then.

"You’re so worked up, do you want to go again?" Xi Muchen gently rubbed Luo Youran’s lips with his thumb. His touch was so gentle that it didn’t even smudge her lipstick.

"Let’s go!" Xi Muchen quickly got up and led her out of the car. Despite his teasing, Luo Youran’s anger was palpable, but once out of the car, she immediately composed herself. Her eyes scanned the surroundings, discreetly checking for any suspicious figures nearby.

After all, if Xi Muchen wanted her to handle someone personally, it had to be a challenging task. Otherwise, with his skills, he could have dealt with it quietly without the need for any elaborate negotiations with her.

Luo Youran entered the banquet hall, casually picked up a glass of champagne, and lowered her gaze to search for her target while also assessing the layout. Before every mission, she always scoped out the target's schedule to ensure a smooth getaway afterward.

Xi Muchen noticed the subtlety in her actions but didn't make a fuss. Instead, he cooperated with her seamlessly.

"I'm going to check over there," Luo Youran said after scanning the room and not spotting her target. She planned to search the upstairs lounge.

"Go ahead," Xi Muchen replied, understanding her intentions and not stopping her. However, there was a curious glint in his dark eyes.

When Luo Youran came back downstairs, half an hour had passed. She had searched the entire venue but still hadn't seen the person from the photo. She began to suspect that the person might not have shown up at all. Was Xi Muchen just messing with her?

"The guy usually arrives half an hour late to these events," Xi Muchen whispered coolly in her ear.

"You did that on purpose!" Luo Youran turned to glare at Xi Muchen and aimed a playful kick at him. Xi Muchen sidestepped her move with a slight shift and shrugged, "I forgot to mention it earlier!"

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