Chapter 5: First Encounter

### Chapter 5: First Encounter

Kit returned to her room, coldly closing the door behind her, ignoring the ongoing conversation downstairs. 

Feeling her anger about to spiral out of control, she reached into her backpack, pulling out a bottle of pills. Without even needing water, she swallowed a black pill. She lay spread-eagle on her bed, waiting for the medication to take effect.

Although Kit had never expected much motherly love from Mary, hearing it firsthand solidified her resolve even further.

In the early hours, dressed entirely in black, Kit leaped from the second floor. For her, a high wall was a minor obstacle. She retrieved a sleek motorcycle hidden by the bushes and sped off, savoring the thrill of speed.

She rode to a bar, the most famous one in Qijiang, a favorite haunt of the city's elite. 

Gracefully dismounting, she removed her helmet, her long hair cascading behind her, catching many admiring glances. She entered the bar's VIP room, where someone was already waiting. The room was dimly lit, requiring one to get very close to see the person's face.

Kit tossed a bottle of pills to the man.

Vincent caught it.

Kit picked up a glass of liquor from the table, watching the light reflect off the liquid. "This month's supply," she said softly.

For the past three years, rumors had spread about a miraculous pill on the black market in Huaguo that promised longevity, even surpassing legendary elixirs. Many sought to buy one.

Various powerful factions tried all means to secure a pill, but the black market only auctioned off three each month, each fetching astronomical prices.

"Sis, did something happen today? Are you comfortable at the John's house?" Vincent asked cautiously. Kit usually avoided alcohol, but when she did drink, it meant her inner turmoil was boiling over.

"Nothing," Kit replied indifferently. She rested one foot on the edge of the coffee table, her pale skin, long legs, and slender waist on display.

Vincent carefully stowed the precious pills. Initially, when Kit approached him with the miraculous drug, he had been skeptical. As a renowned doctor, he had solved many medical mysteries but had never encountered such a medicine. Seeing Kit pop the pills like candy irritated him, but his lab tests confirmed the drug's efficacy. From then on, he became her loyal follower.

"By the way, someone from Beijing is looking for you. A significant figure wants you to treat them," Vincent remembered suddenly.

"I know. Ignore it," Kit said coldly. "Contact me if there's anything urgent." With that, she left without looking back.

**In Another Bar Room**

"Come on, let's celebrate Ryan's return properly," Andy said.

Men and women gathered around Ryan, forming a circle.

Ryan stared at his phone, uninterested in the party. As the door opened, he caught a glimpse of a black-clad figure walking by, raising an eyebrow as if recalling something.

"Hey, bro, I saw a stunning chick when I came in! What a body!" Cristiano squinted his eyes in delight. "Those curves must be soft to the touch."

"Ah!" Ryan grabbed a cup and hurled it at Cristiano, hitting his head. Blood immediately trickled down his face. "Get out," Ryan said coldly.

"S-sorry, third brother! I-I was out of line," Cristiano apologized frantically, knowing better than to anger Ryan.

The others, seeing this, quickly found excuses to leave. Soon, only Ryan and Andy remained in the room.

"What's up, third brother? Do you know that girl?" Andy asked curiously.

Ryan shot him a cold look. Andy mimicked zipping his lips. "Alright, alright, I won't ask," he said.