After the three clones left the cave, Yu Xuanji sighed inwardly, thinking that all four of her clones were formidable.
How could one be eliminated so soon after appearing in the human world!
Clearly, the eliminated clone had been too careless.
Yu Xuanji remained silent for a long time, unable to sense who had killed her clone.
Her priority now was to find the killer and eliminate them. If she didn't, it would undoubtedly pose a significant hindrance to her goals.
Yu Xuanji believed that her remaining three clones, working together, would surely be able to find this person.
Instantly!
She turned slightly, flicked her sleeve, and dissolved into the mist.
The mist that permeated the entire cave rapidly vanished into the tomb of the wordless monument.
...
"Heh heh, a new day has begun!"
Cheng Xiaofan woke up to find a sliver of milky white light appearing in the eastern sky outside his window.
This reminded him of his days in Zhuxi Village, where he would wake up to the chirping of various birds and the sounds of dogs barking.
In the city, apart from the noise of passing vehicles, there was only the clamor of human voices.
Life in the countryside was truly more down-to-earth!
He rolled over and sat up from the sofa.
After washing up in the bathroom, Mei Xueyun also woke up.
Seeing Cheng Xiaofan, Mei Xueyun greeted him, "Xiaofan, you're up early!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and replied, "I just woke up. Why didn't you sleep in a bit longer?"
Mei Xueyun joked, "I was afraid if I slept any longer, I'd wake up and find you'd already left!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "If I were to leave, I would definitely wake you up and say goodbye. I wouldn't just disappear without a word!"
Mei Xueyun nodded and smiled, "I know you'd say goodbye, otherwise, I'd be heartbroken!"
Hearing her words, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but inwardly marvel, thinking it was fortunate he had stayed. If he had left without a word, she truly would have been heartbroken.
After all, a woman's heart was very sensitive.
If you left without saying goodbye, she would see it as a form of disregard.
For a young beautiful woman, this would be a significant blow to her self-esteem.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled slightly and said, "Xueyun, go wash up. We'll go down for breakfast together in a bit!"
Mei Xueyun nodded and replied, "Alright, I'll go get ready!"
Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant.
The hotel breakfast was mostly a buffet.
They each took a plate, selected their favorite foods, and sat at a booth facing each other.
Cheng Xiaofan took a sip of milk and said, "Xueyun, after breakfast, I won't say goodbye to Uncle Feng. Could you tell him for me that I'm heading straight back to Zhuxi Village?"
Mei Xueyun looked concerned. "Xiaofan, didn't Uncle Feng say he was inviting my dad to have a good get-together with you today?"
"You saved his daughter's life, so you should at least give him a chance to thank you. Otherwise, he'll feel guilty."
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Yes, and that's precisely why I'm asking you to explain to him on my behalf. I have my own matters to attend to back home!"
In reality, Cheng Xiaofan didn't have any pressing matters to return to.
In Zhuxi Village, he was essentially a hands-off manager.
Most day-to-day affairs were handled by his "White Goddess" and the team she had assembled, so he didn't need to worry about them.
The reason Cheng Xiaofan was in a hurry to return was that he sensed Yu Xuanji's other clones might find him within the next couple of days.
He had eliminated one of Yu Xuanji's clones, and her true form would absolutely not let him off the hook.
The city had a high population density, and if Yu Xuanji's clones were to arrive and engage in a large-scale battle, many innocent people could be harmed.
After all, Cheng Xiaofan was unfamiliar with the fighting capabilities of Yu Xuanji's other clones.
Thinking back to the clone he had dealt with, Cheng Xiaofan felt a chill.
They had never met or known each other, yet the clone could sense his presence at the Feng family's residence and even, elsewhere, used hypnosis to pull him from his dreams into her presence in broad daylight.
It was truly chilling to think about!
Therefore!
Cheng Xiaofan felt it would be better to return to Zhuxi Village.
If Yu Xuanji's clones were to suddenly attack, he could lure them into the primeval forest and deal with them directly using his Demon Bone Saber.
Furthermore, another reason Cheng Xiaofan was eager to return was the presence of the hidden "black man" lurking in the shadows.
He decided he needed to resolve these two problems in the shortest possible time.
Hearing his words, Mei Xueyun said, "In that case, wait for me. I'll call Uncle Feng and explain, and then I'll go back to Zhuxi Village with you."
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head. "Xueyun, Director Mei and I discussed the idea of building a 'Gourmet Village' in Zhuxi Village. I think it's an excellent concept that would be very appealing to tourists."
"It would be best if you took charge of this matter. I want you to prepare a feasibility report in the city, get it approved by the relevant departments, and then we can start immediately."
Mei Xueyun hesitated for a moment. "Alright, Xiaofan. To be honest with you, I only took on this task because you assigned it to me."
"If it were my father, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this project!"
Cheng Xiaofan asked curiously, "Why wouldn't you be willing to take on tasks assigned by Director Mei?"
"Hmph!"
Mei Xueyun snorted coldly. "Do you think I don't know my father's little schemes?"
"He wants me to complete a project in Zhuxi Village and achieve some impressive results, so that when I return to the district, he'll have a valid reason to assign me a good position."
"Actually, he doesn't understand me at all. My heart is already deeply invested in the land of Zhuxi Village, and I have no desire to return to the city!"
"I feel that my future lies in striving for success in Zhuxi Village!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan nodded enthusiastically. "Xueyun, I sincerely appreciate your recognition of Zhuxi Village. Zhuxi Village truly needs people like you!"
"However, please don't completely alienate yourself from Director Mei. Communicate properly about any issues!"
Mei Xueyun's beautiful eyes darted, and she pouted slightly, her expression somewhat indifferent. "Xiaofan, I understand. As long as my father doesn't push me too far, I'll handle my relationship with him cautiously."
Cheng Xiaofan could clearly see that Mei Xueyun had a significant conflict with Mei Haoran.
It seemed there was something unspoken between them, something she hadn't shared with him.
Of course, if Cheng Xiaofan wished, he could immediately perceive her unspoken troubles by examining the subtle energy fluctuations around her.
However!
This bordered on personal privacy.
Moreover, it was a young woman's privacy!
Cheng Xiaofan naturally wouldn't ask, nor would he try to probe her energy to uncover it.
This was one of his exceptional qualities; he would never pry into matters that were not his concern.