The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert

Chapter 1602 - 1907: The Trail Runs Cold

Ling Chen lifted the blanket on the bed and flipped the mattress as well, hoping to find any information left by Jiang Yue’e. Unfortunately, after searching the entire room, there was nothing found. It seems Jiang Yue’e might have left in a hurry, or she was worried about being discovered, so she didn’t leave any clues.

"Ling Cheng, should we get moving?" Yuan Yun poked his head in from outside and asked.

Ling Chen responded, turned around, and prepared to leave the room. Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a mirror on the wall. It was a very ordinary mirror, but its screws at the corners were loose. Of course, that’s not the most important part. Ling Chen attentively noticed that there were many marks on these screws, and they weren’t rusted, indicating that someone often unscrewed them and then reattached them.

Who would be so bored as to do this kind of thing?

Without thinking much, Ling Chen directly unscrewed all the screws. As the mirror was removed, Ling Chen discovered a hole hidden in the wall behind the mirror, which was not large, only about ten centimeters wide, and nothing was placed inside. But when Ling Chen put his hand inside, he found that this hole was connected to the room next door.

Soon, with Yuan Yun’s help, the mirror in the neighboring room was also removed. Just as Ling Chen expected, the hole connected the two rooms. However, Ling Chen was puzzled, not knowing the purpose of this hole.

Jiang Yue’e lived here, clearly under confinement. Could it be that due to loneliness, she made this hole to facilitate communication with the people in the neighboring room? Thinking of this, Ling Chen felt this possibility was high.

Forget it! Since nothing was found, there’s no need to continue staying here.

Ling Chen shook his head and sighed quietly. Originally, he hoped to rescue Jiang Yue’e from here and reunite her with Nanrong Wanqing and Nanrong Hao, but now it seems he underestimated those people. Upon learning the location, he hurriedly rushed over, but unfortunately, he was still a step too late—the opponents must have anticipated this and hence hastily moved everything out.

Coming out of the basement, the group got into the car directly. However, they didn’t leave but parked the car in a hidden place, secretly monitoring the movements of the supermarket. Yet, until the next morning, both the restaurant and repair shop next to it opened, but no one opened the supermarket for business.

Seeing this, Ling Chen went alone to the restaurant, using the excuse of buying fast food to indirectly inquire about the supermarket’s situation. Unfortunately, the restaurant and repair shop owners didn’t know the supermarket owner well. While everyone often met, the supermarket owner rarely communicated with them, always appearing silent and reserved. However, the supermarket owner was very punctual, opening for business every morning at seven-thirty without interruption day after day, year after year.

Back in the car, Ling Chen said, "Let’s go back. They probably won’t be returning."

"What about the supermarket owner? Did you find out anything?"

Ling Chen shook his head and said, "Couldn’t find out anything. The supermarket owner is very cautious, never revealing his residence or origin to anyone. Even knowing his appearance isn’t useful—they will surely guard against us, not allowing us to easily find them."

"So where are you planning to go now? Directly to the airport or find a place to rest for a while?" Yuan Yun asked.

"Let’s go to the airport." Ling Chen rubbed his temples and said, "There’s nothing much in Beijing. By the way, brother, where are you planning to go next?"

When Ling Chen returned to East Sea City previously, he thought Qiu Yong and his group would return with him. But upon asking, he found out that Qiu Yong’s group planned to look around and wouldn’t be returning to East Sea City anytime soon. The Eight Eccentrics couldn’t sit still, and if not for helping him, they wouldn’t have stayed at Dragon Tiger Hall for so long. Now that the Martial Arts Tournament is over, Ling Chen has not only gained many helpers but also advanced to the Heavenly List in strength, so Qiu Yong and the others aren’t worried about Ling Chen’s safety. Taking advantage of this Martial Arts revival, they wanted to travel around and relax. Ling Chen naturally had no objection to their decision.

In fact, in his heart, he felt somewhat indebted to the Eight Eccentrics, as they helped him a lot, yet he had nothing to repay them.

"Haven’t thought of where to go yet." Qiu Yong laughed and said, "We have no specific destination, anywhere is fine."

"Brother, make sure to keep in touch with me, so I can have peace of mind."

"Don’t worry, I will."

As they spoke, Ling Chen’s phone suddenly rang. Taking out his phone, he saw it was a call from Tong Zhentian, and Ling Chen quickly answered, "Elder Tong, what can I do for you?"

"I heard you’re back in Beijing?"

"Yes, just finished handling business, now heading to the airport."

"Don’t rush back yet, I need your help with something." Tong Zhentian said, "Remember the Golden Dragon and Wang Teng, the senior practitioners I introduced to you last time?"

"Of course I remember."

"They want to visit Dragon Tiger Hall headquarters and stay for a while; I’m still dealing with matters on my end and don’t have time to accompany them back. Since you’re in Beijing, it’d be great if you could take them to East Sea City, so they don’t get bored at the hotel."

"Alright, no problem, I’ll go get them." With that, Ling Chen hung up the phone and asked Yuan Yun to head to the hotel first.

If Tong Zhentian hadn’t mentioned those two senior practitioners, Ling Chen would’ve really forgotten about them. It’s strange; the Martial Arts Tournament is over, yet they’re not returning home but want to visit Dragon Tiger Hall instead—what exactly are those two senior practitioners planning?

In thought, Ling Chen asked, "Brother, have you heard of Golden Dragon and Wang Teng, the senior practitioners?"

Qiu Yong nodded and said, "Of course I’ve heard of them. When I first started, they were already famous masters, unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet them, so I’m not very familiar with them. Why mention them all of a sudden?"

"Nothing much, just asking."

Soon, the business car arrived at the hotel entrance.

"Brother, I’ll go first, keep in touch anytime."

"Alright."

After watching the business car leave, Ling Chen arrived at the room where the two senior practitioners were staying. He knocked on the door, and a middle-aged man opened it. Ling Chen immediately recognized him as Wu Qiong, Golden Dragon’s apprentice.

"Mr. Wu, hello, are the two senior practitioners ready?"

Wu Qiong nodded with a smile and said, "All packed up and ready to go, thank you for your trouble today."

Ling Chen quickly said, "You’re welcome; it’s our honor to have you visit Dragon Tiger Hall."