The Strongest Path 5: Phantom Shadow (Revised)

  'Mystic Shadow' exists mysteriously like a mirage, with no one knowing where it is. However, it grasps the economic lifeline of the entire country.

  It consists of seven pavilions: Liuxing Pavilion, Shuǐyuè Pavilion, Xīngzhōu Pavilion, ànyǐng Pavilion, Fēiyún Pavilion, Mèiyǔ Pavilion and Tiān xīn Pavilion.

  The car was driving along the dense forest, winding and turning, when a large villa with red tiles and white walls appeared in the distance. "Woman, do you see? The villa ahead is where you will be trained in the future. If you want to turn back now, it's still possible."

  She turned her head to look at him, her black and shiny eyes revealing an unyielding determination that made people unable to gaze back, a cold smile playing on the corner of her mouth. "Zhao Yimo, I found out you're really nosy."

  The corners of his mouth twitched twice, and then he raised a sly smile. "Hehe... woman, you really suit my taste."

  This man is a rascal! She gave him a cold stare and continued to look ahead. The car had already arrived at the villa. The large gate of the villa slowly opened, and the car continued to move forward along the small path lined with trees. From afar, it looked very big, but now that they were inside, they realized that just this courtyard was enormous, and one couldn't see the end of it, with dense woods stretching out before them. The car drove for over ten minutes before finally seeing the three-story villa.

  The car slowly stopped on the lawn outside the villa, "Woman, arrived, get off the bus." Zhao Yimo smiled at her and got out of the car by pushing open the door.

  She opened the car door and got out, only to see two tall and powerful men standing beside the car, respectfully greeting Zhao Yimo. "Boss, you're here."

  He smiled brightly and patted their shoulders. "Anon, Axing, I've told you many times, there's no need to be so formal with me."

  "Hehe... it's the boss!" They scratched their heads in embarrassment and smiled at him with a nod.

  They turned to see her who had just gotten off the car, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. This was the secret base of 'Mei Ying', how could the boss bring a woman here? "Boss, she is..."

  "Come here, woman." Zhao Yimo beckoned to her, and she closed the car door and walked slowly towards them. "This is Geng Xiao You, and from now on, she will be trained here."

  Two people looked her up and down carefully, their eyes filled with suspicious glances. Ah Xing sneered, curling his lip. "Boss, are you kidding me? She looks soft and weak, just like a rich young lady who's never suffered before. Can she do it?"

  She slightly frowned, displeased, and glared at him coldly. "Hmph! How do you know I'm not capable?" A group of chauvinistic pigs who look down on women will one day find out whether I'm capable or not.

  "Haha......" Zhao Yimo burst out laughing, he patted her shoulder. "Don't be angry, woman! Since you're so confident, let's wait and see. Let's go in!" He pulled her hand towards the villa.

  Anu and Axing shrugged at each other, exchanged a glance, and followed. It seemed their boss was quite concerned about this woman.

  He looked down at the five cabinet members below with a stern expression, he was the deputy leader of 'Mystic Shadow', when Zhao Yimo was not around, 'Mystic Shadow' was managed by him. "Mo Li, Dong Kou is under your jurisdiction, I heard that place has not been very peaceful recently, what's going on?"

  Mo's face flushed, and he rubbed his nose uncomfortably. "Actually... recently a new gang has appeared in Dongkou and is competing with us for territory. The leader of the gang is a woman. You don't know how formidable she is, as fierce as a leopard, and even I almost fell into her hands."

  Looking at his bewildered expression, he curled up a smile and said, "Then you've taken a liking to her."

  Mo's face grew even redder, and he jumped up in protest. "A'ao, don't talk nonsense! Who would fall for a woman like that? I'm trying to conquer her, can't you understand?" But somehow the more he explained, the blacker it seemed.

  "Haha......" Everyone was amused by his over-the-top behavior. This kid, if he likes something, he just likes it, why make a big deal out of it?

  Zhao Yimo had just walked to the door when he heard a loud and clear laughter coming from inside. He smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth and pushed open the door to walk in. "What's everyone laughing about?" Zhao Yimo asked with an evil yet handsome face, wearing a faintly mischievous smile.

  Everyone turned their heads to look at him. "Boss, you're here!" When they saw Geng Xiao You standing beside him, their eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. The boss, who had always been cold and unfeeling towards women, was actually holding a woman's hand so intimately? They suspected they were dreaming and rubbed their eyes hard.

  She was made to feel uneasy by their curious gazes, and she glared at the culprit beside her. She tried to pull her hand out, but he just smiled slyly and held on tighter. She helplessly rolled her eyes and cursed in her heart: Overbearing scoundrel!

  He leaned in close to her. The evil one whispered in her ear, "Woman, don't secretly scold me in your heart."

  She involuntarily took a step back, what was this wicked guy thinking? She really couldn't see through him more and more.

  Zhao Yimo glanced around at the crowd, hooking up a sly smile. "Everyone! Let me introduce you, this is Geng Xiao You, she will be training in 'Mei Ying' from now on."

  Everyone's eyes were filled with suspicion as they sized her up from head to toe. Was she really okay?

  A group of people who look down on her, she will prove them wrong with her actions.

  "Boss, no way! I disagree!" Xiang Ao said firmly, this is not a place for a rich young lady to come and play.

  Geng Xiao's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, a flash of anger passing through her eyes. She took a step forward, saying coldly, "What reason?"

  He curled his lips into a smile, with disdain in his eyes, "Haha... what a joke, why should I give you a reason?"

  "It turns out that you are still an unreasonable and arrogant person, I understand now. Zhao Yimo, I won't stay in a place like this, take me back." She looked at Xiang Ao with the pride of a queen, her mouth corner carrying a mocking smile.

  Zhao Yimo sat lazily on one side, with a sly smile at the corner of his mouth, watching the play together with everyone else.

  "How dare you mock him?" He pointed at her furiously, "You... fine! Since that's the case, why don't we make a bet?" This dead woman actually dared to scold him as a barbaric cow, truly unbearable, auntie can't be provoked.

  She raised an eyebrow, her dark and shiny eyes staring firmly at him "Bet on it!" Who's afraid of whom? Stubborn as a dead cow!

  "Alright! Will everyone bear witness for us?" He smiled proudly, looking at the crowd.

  Mo's face lit up with a mixture of delight and schadenfreude, as he egged them on, fearing that the world would not be chaotic enough. "We'll bear witness for you, Big Brother, right?" Great! The good show is about to begin.

  "Hmm!" Zhao Yimo nodded slightly, his evil eyes gleaming with interest. How interesting!

  He raised an eyebrow, looking at her with disdain. This weak and fragile woman was always the type he disliked the most. "I bet you can't run more than ten laps on the training field. If you don't dare to bet, you can leave now."

  This is a challenge to her ego. If she can't even pass this level, what's the point of talking about the future? "Alright! But I won, you have to do three things for me."

  He was taken aback for a moment, "Then let's go! What are you waiting for?" You don't know how big that playground is, do you?

  A group of people came to the playground one after another. The playground was about 1,000 meters in circumference, and running around it almost reached 2,300 meters each time.

  Everyone looked at her with concern, even they had run ten laps and were a bit exhausted, let alone her?