Xiu Xian had imagined many ways of returning to Lungmen.
For example, being discovered as an undercover agent, being chased all the way, and fighting his way back to Lungmen like a protagonist in an action movie, with LGD rushing out to protect him at the end.
He had thought about returning to Lungmen with valuable intelligence, and then Chen telling him that his undercover mission was over.
He had thought about the scenario where the Reunion Movement was defeated due to his efforts, and he was welcomed by Lungmen, or how he would get rescued after being exposed.
He had even imagined marrying Talulah and bringing a harem of Reunion leaders to negotiate with Chen in Lungmen, saying, "Chen sir, times have changed."
But Xiu Xian never imagined that as a perfectly fine undercover agent for Lungmen, he would now be sent by the Reunion Movement to rescue another undercover agent in Lungmen who might threaten his own undercover identity.
Sorting this mess out was giving him a headache.
However, to find out the specifics, Xiu Xian needed to find time to meet Chen and ask what intel Lungmen had lost.
After all, that message from Chen before he left, "You might be in danger," was really ambiguous.
What did she mean by "might"? It means she doesn't know either, right?
When night fell, their vehicle arrived near Lungmen and stopped outside the city.
They waited for a while until a bus arrived.
Then, an elderly man in his sixties with pointed ears got off the bus.
Judging by his appearance, he was probably a rat?
Xiu Xian never bothered to remember all the races in the world of Arknights.
When the white-bearded old man saw Crownslayer, he slightly bowed and said, "Ms.Crownslayer, please get on the bus with your people. Your accommodations has been arranged."
Crownslayer nodded and then pointed her thumb backward. "What about our belongings?"
"I will arrange for them to be secretly transported into Lungmen," the old man replied. "As you know, the situation in Lungmen has been quite strict recently. We need to be cautious."
"Mhm," Crownslayer looked at everyone. "Follow me."
They all boarded the bus, while the old man stayed behind. The driver of the bus was a young man.
During the journey, there was no conversation. The vehicle entered Lungmen, and at the entrance, they encountered a security check. Two guards from the LGD checked everyone's identities on a tablet and allowed them to pass.
Before coming here, everyone's identities had been arranged.
They were here to pick someone up, not to cause trouble. Having a "legitimate" identity was crucial.
However, what surprised Xiu Xian was that the vehicle didn't stop in the slums.
They even passed through the civilian area and continued toward the city center.
"We're...?" Xiu Xian looked at the streets passing by one after another, his face filled with surprise. "We're going downtown. Are we that wealthy?"
"Our destination is not here," Crownslayer said, crossing her arms. "Our cover is a tourist group. Have you seen any tourist groups heading to the slums? Our identities determine our course of action."
Chu Ning smiled, "Well then, we're in for a treat this time. Thanks to the movement."
Galileo rubbed his hands together, "It's been a while since I stayed in a nice place."
Xiu Xian watched as the buildings in the slums gradually receded, replaced by tall skyscrapers appearing before his eyes. He sighed, "This place is not somewhere we can usually go. It's impressive, Leader."
"Oh, it's nothing," Crownslayer responded with a careless tone. "Recently, Reunion received a donation of over one million LMD, and it has been allocated for our use. Quite a coincidence."
Even Eliask, who had been silent since getting on the bus, was surprised this time. "That much?"
Crownslayer glanced at Xiu Xian.
Then she spoke, "Actually, the donor is among us. Look, it's Xiu Fei Fan who donated the money. Shouldn't you thank him, everyone?"
Galileo, being the most eager to please, exclaimed with excitement, "I didn't realize it was you, Fei Fan bro! Thank you, thank you, Fei Fan Bro!"
Chu Ning responded appropriately, "Many thanks for your generosity."
Eliask glanced at Xiu Xian and murmured, "Do doctors earn this much money?"
Xiu Xian: "..."
He was a bit confused now. Wasn't Frostnova supposed to be taking care of the originium? Ah... women, how fickle.
Fortunately, he could easily earn it back by treating some more people.
That's the confidence of a truly skilled doctor.
Finally, the vehicle stopped at a tall building.
Xiu Xian looked up and saw the sign.
[Taeglin Hotel]
"Wow," Xiu Xian gasped.
He remembered this hotel. Among the top hotels in Lungmen, this was one of them.
Damn, this must be expensive for just one night, right?
"Why are you standing there?" Crownslayer nudged Xiu Xian next to her. "Take the luggage."
"Leader," Xiu Xian whispered to Crownslayer, "Is this really necessary? This place! How much does it cost for one night?"
"It's fine. We have plenty of money."
"No shit if we're staying here!" Xiu Xian walked to the luggage compartment.
It was all prepared by Reunion. After all, as a tourist group, it would raise suspicions if they didn't bring any luggage when checking into the hotel.
After retrieving his luggage, Xiu Xian quickly caught up with Crownslayer. "Please don't tell me we booked the 'Emperor' suite. That costs a hundred thousand for one night!"
"Don't worry," Crownslayer smirked. "You're acting like a stingy plebeian who has never seen money. Do you think our identities would allow us to stay in that kind of room? What are you thinking? You didn't use to be this brainless."
"It's not your money being spent! Can you really blame me for being stingy?"
"Didn't you donate it to the organization?"
"But I didn't get any benefits from it!"
"Enough talking," Crownslayer interrupted. "There are a lot of people here. Oh, and," Crownslayer shook her head and scratched her itchy ears. "Don't stand so close while talking."
They arrived at the reception desk and began the check-in process. Xiu Xian relaxed when he saw that they were assigned a regular business suite.
However, when he saw that Crownslayer had arranged a separate room for herself, along with the price, he gritted his teeth.
What a scam!
The price for staying here for a few days would probably let you E2 multiple operators!
While everyone was still registering, hurried footsteps echoed from the entrance, heavy and chaotic.
They turned to look, and a girl with wavy yellow hair entered the lobby, her face grim, accompanied by several black-clad bodyguards.
Upon seeing the girl, the hotel managers and staff hurriedly approached her.
"Missy!"
"Don't waste time!" The girl frowned. "Where's that squirrel? Where is she?"
Xiu Xian was dumbfounded.
Well, well! He just returned to Lungmen, and he already encountered his superior's nemesis.
Yes, this person... is the richest woman in the game, Swire!