Chapter 180: The Vanishing of Him, Her, and It

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Chapter 180: The Vanishing of Him, Her, and It When the thunder is too big... even leather can't contain it. Chen Huai’an understood that combat personnel wearing tight leather outfits made sense—it provided mobility and protection. But leaving intentional gaps in the outfit? In this summer heat? Who was she trying to test?! He had just woken up and was in the prime condition of the day. He couldn’t tolerate this—it had to be sternly stopped! Lin Chen clutched her chest, her cheeks flushing slightly, yet her cold, predatory eyes flashed with killing intent. "You're courting death!" She lashed out with her whip, the air screaming as the barbed tip ripped toward his face. Lin Chen could already see it—the moment her whip tore his skin, his flesh peeling away in a satisfying spray of blood. Yet before it could even touch him, the whip was repelled by an invisible force, rebounding violently and shattering the office window instead. The impact was so strong that Lin Chen staggered back several steps. "Captain Zhao, how much for the window?" Chen Huai’an flicked his fingers, his eyes flashing with mischief. In less than 0.5 seconds, he had already analyzed the situation. This thunderous beauty wasn’t some new recruit—she was clearly here to stir trouble. If that was the case… He might as well profit from it. "This is a custom-made tempered glass window, about 20,000 yuan per panel," Zhao Ying replied, watching him closely. Was it just her imagination, or did Chen Huai’an’s aura feel different today? Like a sword that had just been sharpened... Chen Huai’an wiggled his eyebrows at Zhao Ying. "Cough... Captain Zhao, think carefully... Is this window really only worth that much? I seem to recall it has a rather special origin... Something incredibly valuable..." At first, Zhao Ying didn’t catch his meaning. But then she remembered… Chen Huai’an’s crippling fear of poverty. She understood immediately. Slapping her forehead, she pretended to have a sudden realization. "Oh, right! Governor, I just remembered! This window isn’t just tempered glass—it’s infused with rare materials for your office’s protection. It’s actually 150,000 per panel!" From 20,000 to 150,000—a sevenfold markup. Very reasonable. Anything higher would insult people’s intelligence. Chen Huai’an felt satisfied and turned to Lin Chen, who was still fuming. "You heard her, right?" He smirked. "So... card or mobile payment?" Lin Chen ignored the question, staring hard at Chen Huai’an. "They call you Governor... So you’re Chen Huai’an?" "That’s right! In the flesh!" Chen Huai’an straightened his back, putting on his most self-important expression. "I am the one and only, the super invincible handsome devil, the peerless jade-faced white dragon, the elegant and charming, the irresistible heartthrob, the legendary Chen Huai’an!" Zhao Ying & Xiang Xiaoyuan: "..." Lin Chen: "..." C Province Demon Slayer Bureau actually picked this clown as their Governor? Had everyone gone insane?! Yet as her eyes scanned his profile, she couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart. Handsome... He really was ridiculously handsome. Even with his shameless boasting and childish behavior, his god-tier visuals couldn’t be overshadowed. She even felt an impulse to break off her engagement... Lin Chen quickly shoved those thoughts aside, reminding herself that she was here to take over, not to swoon. Her eyes narrowed. "Chen Huai’an, I am the true Governor authorized by C Province’s Headquarters. Your appointment was not approved, so from today onward, you are my subordinate." She smirked. "I still need a secretary. You’ll do." Chen Huai’an raised an eyebrow. "Oh? A secretary? You mean... the kind of secretary that’s busy when there’s work, but when there’s no work, gets ganked?" Lin Chen fluttered her lashes, her voice turning seductive. "If that’s how you want to interpret it... I wouldn’t object~" "Nope, I refuse." Chen Huai’an’s gaze dropped to her assets before snapping back up with righteous determination. "I will remain Governor, but you can be my secretary. Rest assured, I won’t gank you." What a joke! As long as he stayed Governor, he had an endless supply of funds. After experiencing the power of a 10-billion-dollar budget, there was no going back. Lin Chen’s expression darkened. seaʀᴄh thё NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Unfortunately, it’s not your decision to make." She cracked her whip again, pointing it at him. "Let’s fight. If you win, I’ll pay for the damage and leave immediately. If you lose... you’ll be my secretary, and I’ll gank you every day!" Chen Huai’an had zero interest in entertaining this battle-hungry woman. He had far more important things to do—like taking exorcism contracts, slaying demons, and grinding his newly modified Heavenly Demon Technique. But when he tried to sidestep her, she blocked him again. A benevolent smile appeared on his face... But the cold gleam in his eyes told a different story. "Alright then... I’ll give you one free hit." "If you can withstand one palm strike from me, I’ll admit defeat." He had already planned it out— He would smack her vertically, sending her flying through three more windows. That would rack up an additional 450,000 yuan in damages. As for her strength? From what he could sense, she was barely at the Qi Refinement stage. Her spiritual energy was unstable, indicating she had cultivated some subpar internal technique. Honestly, she didn’t seem that strong. "You sure you want to do this?" Lin Chen hesitated. Something about his stance felt unnaturally oppressive. But she still had her Esper abilities—she was confident she could hold her own. "Stop stalling." Chen Huai’an stepped back half a pace— His foot slammed into the alloy floor, sending a thunderous boom through the room. His palm clenched slightly— Blue arcs of electricity crackled between his fingers, writhing like seven caged thunder serpents. The moment his gaze locked onto hers, Lin Chen felt her spine stiffen in fear. For the first time... She wondered— Could she really take this hit? But before she could answer— A Demon Slayer suddenly burst through the door, panting heavily. "Captain Zhao! Governor Chen! We have a situation in Jinde Town!" "Jinde Town?" Lin Chen blinked, turning to the messenger. "You mean the one near Lin River?" "Yes, that one!" The Demon Slayer caught his breath. "Half a month ago, a batch of flawless porcelain artifacts was excavated from an ancient kiln ruin. Countless archaeologists and students flocked to the site... But as of yesterday, all of them have vanished." "**Over 3,000 people—**gone without a trace." "Sounds like an anomaly..." Lin Chen remained calm. Her family, the Lin Clan, was based near Jinde Town. J Province’s top two Demon Slayer Generals were her uncle and cousin. So no matter what this anomaly was— She wasn’t worried. Until— "The J Province Bureau immediately dispatched two Demon Slayer Generals to investigate..." "But as of now, they are also missing." Lin Chen shuddered—her face turning pale. The messenger took a deep breath before delivering the final blow. "And just two hours ago... The residents of Jinde Town also began disappearing." … …

Chapter 180: The Vanishing of Him, Her, and It

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