Ning Beichen shook his head, he really didn't recognize anyone named Huang Yuzhong. However, Liu Yilin's expression changed to surprise as she said,
"You wouldn't be Huang Yuzhong, the real estate tycoon of Haizhou New City, would you?"
"Indeed, that's me," Huang Yuzhong nodded and said.
Hearing Liu Yilin's words, Ning Beichen realized that the man before him was a real estate magnate. Moreover, judging by Liu Yilin's reaction, he wasn't just any real estate tycoon but likely quite famous.
"May I ask what business Mr. Huang has with us?" Liu Yilin asked.
"I wanted to ask if you've seen anyone strange around here?" Huang Yuzhong asked. By the time he arrived, the starlight had already vanished, so he couldn't be sure if the starlight was caused by these two people.
"Anything strange?" Before Liu Yilin could answer, Ning Beichen interjected,
"Nothing strange has happened. My boss's car broke down here."
The moment Ning Beichen spoke, Huang Yuzhong knew Ning Beichen was a bodyguard and the beautiful woman was his boss. However, anyone who could afford a bodyguard was certainly not an ordinary person; they were either children of prominent families or bosses themselves.
Although Liu Yilin was well-known in Haizhou New City, very few had actually met her in person, which was related to her disinclination to socialize. Therefore, it was normal for Huang Yuzhong not to recognize her. Besides, no one would expect the CEO of a corporation to be in such a desolate place in the middle of the night.
"Nothing strange has indeed happened," Liu Yilin replied. Since nothing truly strange had occurred, she naturally wouldn't tell Huang Yuzhong why she was there. It wasn't out of guilt, but pure embarrassment. Would she tell Huang Yuzhong that she had come here because she was jealous and angry? Of course not.
"Boss, it's almost dawn. Shall we head back?" Ning Beichen said to Liu Yilin.
"Okay, I'm tired too," Liu Yilin responded.
Huang Yuzhong, having finally found these two people, was unwilling to let them leave so easily. Even if he wasn't sure if the starlight was related to them, their presence here at this time was itself strange. How could Huang Yuzhong be content without investigating thoroughly?
"Please wait a moment, both of you." Huang Yuzhong called out urgently as he saw them about to get into their car to leave. His accompanying men immediately blocked Ning Beichen's car, preventing them from departing.
"Mr. Huang, what do you mean by this?" Liu Yilin's demeanor suddenly turned displeased. While Huang Yuzhong was a real estate tycoon, Liu Yilin was no ordinary woman.
As soon as Liu Yilin spoke, Huang Yuzhong felt an inherent aura of authority emanating from her. He suspected this woman had a significant background.
"My apologies, I just have a few things I'd like to ask you both," Huang Yuzhong said hastily.
"Boss, do you want me to handle them?" Ning Beichen spoke up at this moment, and he didn't lower his voice, ensuring everyone present could hear him.
Liu Yilin was not foolish. Regardless of why Huang Yuzhong was here, it was clearly related to her, and Ning Beichen was protecting her. However, Liu Yilin was unaware of the matter of the starlight, nor did she realize that her cultivation had attracted Huang Yuzhong.
"No need. Mr. Huang doesn't seem like a bad person. Just ask them to move aside," Liu Yilin said, cooperating with Ning Beichen.
"Yes, boss," Ning Beichen turned and said to the men blocking his car.
"Did you hear what my boss said? If you don't move aside, don't blame me." The man blocking Ning Beichen's car glanced at Huang Yuzhong.
Huang Yuzhong gestured for his subordinates to move aside and then, with a feigned enthusiastic expression, said to Liu Yilin,
"It was my subordinates who were impolite. Please don't hold it against them. By the way, may I know the young lady's name?"
"You blocked our car and are asking all sorts of questions. What exactly do you want?" Liu Yilin's tone was one of clear dissatisfaction. It was unclear whether Huang Yuzhong was an enemy or a friend, so Liu Yilin naturally wouldn't reveal her name.
"You misunderstand, miss. I just wanted to get acquainted," Huang Yuzhong quickly replied. He knew his actions were impolite, but the future of the Xingyin Sect was at stake, and he couldn't let this opportunity pass.
"I don't know if you're a good person or a bad person, so how can I tell you my name? Please have your people move aside," Liu Yilin said, frowning.
Ning Beichen, meanwhile, had already started the car. Without paying any mind to Huang Yuzhong's men, he rolled down the window and drove away.
"Boss, they're leaving. Should we stop them?" a subordinate asked.
Huang Yuzhong hadn't expected them to disregard his status as a real estate tycoon so completely. While it was a blow to his pride, the matter of the Xingyin Sect was far more important. His mind was now focused on whether these two might be connected to the "Yin Xing Jue" of the Xingyin Sect. However, he couldn't discern anything. They would only reveal something if they practiced the "Yin Xing Jue" in front of him. But the matter of the Xingyin Sect was too critical, and Huang Yuzhong couldn't easily reveal such a secret to them.
"No. Acai, follow them and investigate their identities. Remember, do not get into any conflict with them," Huang Yuzhong instructed a young man beside him.
"Yes, boss." After Ning Beichen drove away, Acai led his men and drove their car to follow Ning Beichen. Huang Yuzhong didn't leave immediately. Instead, he and the remaining men continued to search the surrounding area, naturally finding nothing.
However, Huang Yuzhong's men quickly identified the car through its license plate as belonging to the secretary of the CEO of Tianmei Technology Group. Liu Yilin was also not difficult to investigate. By simply comparing photos, Huang Yuzhong discovered that the woman they encountered in the wilderness was none other than Liu Yilin, the beautiful CEO of Tianmei Technology Group, and the man was her bodyguard.
"No wonder she has such an imposing presence," Huang Yuzhong murmured, looking at Liu Yilin's photograph. After Liu Yilin left, Huang Yuzhong had investigated the situation in the vicinity. It could be said that last night, apart from Liu Yilin and her bodyguard, there wasn't a single other person in the area. Yet, the starlight had disappeared from this very spot. Therefore, it was highly likely that last night's starlight was related to Liu Yilin, the CEO of Tianmei Technology Group, or her bodyguard.
"Knowing who they are is good." Huang Yuzhong was extremely excited now, but this also brought him a slight sense of unease. The disappearance of the Xingyin Sect was not solely due to the lost "Yin Xing Jue"; another significant reason was the sect's powerful enemies.