"Destiny?"
"A girl?"
"Could the girl Haitang mentioned be Liu Yilin?"
"Nonsense, how could that be between her and me."
Ning Beichen shook his head and left the airport lobby, not taking Li Haitang's words to heart at all.
Although Tala was dead, this matter was far from over. Ning Beichen was not someone who would take a beating without retaliating.
It was one thing for them to come after him and Liu Yilin, but they had also killed so many innocent people. This was a bottom line Ning Beichen could not accept.
Therefore, someone had to pay for this blood debt, and that person was the Black Dragon King!
Moreover, Ning Beichen had to personally take his dog's life.
By noon the next day, Ning Beichen had appeared in a small town in a certain small country. This time, he had come alone, without any of his subordinates.
Not long after, Ning Beichen arrived at a cluttered general store on the northeast side of the town.
"Sawatdee!"
Ning Beichen clasped his hands together and greeted an old local man in the general store.
The old man in the general store glanced at Ning Beichen. Seeing that he looked like a tourist, he lazily nodded in response.
Ning Beichen didn't care about his attitude. He lowered his hands and said something to the old man. The old man's expression changed drastically. He immediately stood up from his dirty chair, looking very agitated as he stared at Ning Beichen.
"Is Muyue doing well? Please tell him that an old friend has come to collect a debt."
Ning Beichen said to him with a smile.
"Yes, yes, he's doing well. Please, come in."
The old man said respectfully to Ning Beichen, his attitude a complete reversal from before.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Ning Beichen nodded and thanked him.
"You are too kind. Please, follow me."
The old man said gratefully, looking incredibly honored.
The old man led Ning Beichen out through the back door of the general store. Outside, there was a courtyard enclosed by a high wall.
However, their destination was not here.
The old man opened a hidden mechanism, and a secret underground passage immediately appeared in the courtyard.
The passage was large and even contained a vehicle.
After inviting Ning Beichen into the car, the old man drove it towards the front of the underground passage.
About twenty minutes later, the car reached the exit. Outside, there was a very luxurious and huge courtyard, a world away from the general store's courtyard.
And in the courtyard, a middle-aged man was already waiting respectfully. As soon as the car arrived, he immediately stepped forward to open the car door. Seeing Ning Beichen step out of the car, his hands and feet trembled with excitement.
"Mr. Ning, you've finally arrived."
"Muyue, it's been a long time."
Ning Beichen said to him.
"Yes, it's been three years, Mr. Ning."
Muyue said to Ning Beichen with great respect.
"Three years have flown by. Muyue, have you been well these past three years?"
Ning Beichen also felt a sense of time passing.
"Mr. Ning, I've been very well. My heart has never been this peaceful."
Muyue replied respectfully.
"That's good. However, this time, it might disrupt your peaceful life."
Ning Beichen said to Muyue.
"As long as Mr. Ning needs me, I, Muyue, am always willing to put on my armor for you."
Muyue said directly without a second thought.
"No, you don't need to act this time, but I need you to take me to someone."
Ning Beichen told him.
"Please, Mr. Ning, give your orders."
Muyue immediately lowered his head and said.
"I intend to deal with the Black Dragon King. Take me to find his whereabouts."
Ning Beichen said.
"Yes, Mr. Ning. I will prepare everything immediately."
Muyue made no consideration whatsoever. Ning Beichen's command was like a sacred decree to him.
"No need to rush. I've just arrived. Let's rest and depart tomorrow."
Ning Beichen told him.
"It was my oversight, Mr. Ning. I have already prepared a place for you to rest."
Muyue said apologetically.
Upon entering Muyue's residence, the best room was fully prepared. This room, besides being cleaned, had never even been slept in by Muyue himself. He had even cleaned it himself because it was to be reserved for Ning Beichen.
Perhaps Ning Beichen would never come to find him in his lifetime, or perhaps Ning Beichen would never spend a night here.
But for Muyue, waiting for Ning Beichen to come find him was the most important thing in his life.
Muyue was a man of few words, and Ning Beichen couldn't converse much with him. Coupled with the fatigue of a day's travel, Ning Beichen went to rest early.
But Muyue treated Ning Beichen's arrival as the most important event in his life. When Ning Beichen woke up, he discovered that Muyue had stood guard outside his room all night.
"Muyue, this is your home. No enemies will come. You don't need to be so cautious."
Ning Beichen said with some concern.
"Mr. Ning, I'm fine. Your safety is the most important thing."
Muyue remained the same respectful, taciturn person. If Ning Beichen asked him something, he would reply, but if not, he could go a month without speaking.
"Muyue, I've told you before, I'm no longer your master. You should have your own life, your own circle of friends."
Ning Beichen felt both heartache and pity for him.
"I understand."
Muyue replied immediately.
But looking at his expression, Ning Beichen knew he hadn't truly listened. He could only sigh helplessly and stop trying to persuade him.
If people didn't know about Muyue's past, they would find it difficult to understand his behavior towards Ning Beichen.
It could be said that Ning Beichen had given Muyue his life. Without Ning Beichen, Muyue would not exist.
And before meeting Ning Beichen, Muyue was a slave kept in a cage, eating only dog food every day.
No!
Most of the time, he didn't even get dog food.
It was Ning Beichen who rescued him from the cage. It was Ning Beichen who, with his genuine heart and patience, gained Muyue's trust. It was Ning Beichen who gave him a new life.
Therefore, Muyue never felt he was qualified to be Ning Beichen's friend. In his heart, Ning Beichen was his master.
Even if Ning Beichen told him to die, Muyue would not hesitate to slit his own throat with a knife.
But don't assume Muyue is useless. On the contrary, he is a terrifying person, more terrifying and ruthless than most people in the world.
He is not only ruthless to others but even more so to himself.
Muyue is the type of person who would trade an arm for an enemy's ear or eye. As long as he is alive, he will cling to you like a venomous snake, biting you to death inch by inch.