“Let my woman go, and I’ll let you leave here alive!”
The cold voice carried without a trace of emotion. Watching Qing Luan being held captive by that woman, his heart sank slightly. He hadn’t expected Chen Jiamin to actually stoop to such despicable tactics.
“Xiao Yufan…”
The three words seemed to be squeezed out through clenched teeth. Chen Jiamin’s face twitched visibly, clearly filled with rage.
“I’ll count to three. Release my woman, or I can’t guarantee your survival!”
Surveying the three people before him, Xiao Yufan had already confirmed it was indeed Chen Jiamin and his two top warriors. The woman holding Qing Luan hostage must be Huo Feng.
“You really overestimate yourself. Your woman is in my hands. Dare to make a move, and I believe my men can kill her before you even lift a finger. My life means nothing, but at least I’ll have this delicate beauty accompany me.”
Chen Jiamin exposed his yellow teeth, his face appearing exceptionally hideous. Xiao Yufan had ruined his only relative—he couldn’t possibly not hate him. If given the chance, he would make this man pay with his life.
Perhaps sensing Xiao Yufan’s threat, Huo Feng drew a dagger and placed it against Qing Luan’s neck, a tiny bit of red slowly seeping out…
“Do you really hate me? Do you really want me dead? Hahahaha!”
As the undisputed king of Shanxi’s underworld, how could Chen Jiamin tolerate the fact that his brother had been ruined by someone? The deaths of Gu Lang and Qing Long’s betrayal were also connected to Xiao Yufan. He wouldn’t rest easy until this man was utterly devastated.
“Very soon, you’ll become a corpse…”
Xiao Yufan was completely enraged. His tightly clenched palm trembled violently, his nails digging into his palm, blood flowing down his hand.
“I prefer it when you beg me on your knees…”
A bloodthirsty, hideous smile flashed across Chen Jiamin’s face. He had already lost his reason; all he wanted now was to torment Xiao Yufan. As long as he controlled his woman, what did it matter if he forced Xiao Yufan to kneel?
However, before his words had even finished, his voice abruptly stopped because he saw Huo Feng suddenly collapse straight backward. A blood wound on her neck slowly widened—she was unquestionably dead.
Finally, Xiao Yufan’s icy expression turned slightly cruel. He hadn’t expected Dongfang Yanran to appear at this moment…
Chen Jiamin turned around and saw that beautiful profile. Her black hair danced gently in the breeze, casually scattered, yet still giving the impression of a celestial being.
Another man beside him attempted to attack but was immediately knocked flying. It was too much to even consider fighting Dongfang Yanran directly.
Chen Jiamin couldn’t figure out why an unexpected person had suddenly appeared. He had originally planned to humiliate Xiao Yufan thoroughly and make him pay through his woman. But now, all his plans had failed.
Qing Luan was no longer under Huo Feng’s control, meaning he had absolutely no leverage left to negotiate with Xiao Yufan. Thinking back to Xiao Yufan’s earlier words, his face turned extremely grim.
Xiao Yufan exuded a frigid aura, making one’s spine tingle involuntarily. He couldn’t imagine how Qing Luan could have remained unharmed without Dongfang Yanran’s sudden appearance.
Xiao Yufan wanted to kill Chen Jiamin, but not yet. Someone else would take care of it. Killing him now would be too easy.
Feeling the coldness and murderous intent on his neck, Chen Jiamin’s frenzied gaze gradually dimmed, replaced by fear. He had enjoyed his dominance in Shanxi for so long and didn’t want to die here.
“How should we handle him…?”
Since Xiao Yufan decided not to kill him, Dongfang Yanran naturally wouldn’t either. For the first time, she realized she couldn’t completely understand this man. She sensed a dangerous aura emanating from Xiao Yufan.
Dongfang Yanran believed that if Chen Jiamin hadn’t held Qing Luan hostage, he wouldn’t even have had the chance to stand there and speak. Sacrificing himself for his woman and becoming vulnerable wasn’t the mark of a true leader, yet she couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.
“Cut his tendons and send him back to Shanxi. I think he’ll suffer a fate worse than death!”
Xiao Yufan smiled sinisterly, which looked like a demon to Chen Jiamin. If he were crippled and sent back to Shanxi, countless enemies would come after him, making his life unbearable.
Before he could resist, Tian Xuan had already moved. The dagger traced several arcs in the air, and Chen Jiamin’s body collapsed. Several small bloodstains appeared on his arms, indicating that Tian Xuan had completed the task.
Dongfang Yanran was somewhat astonished. She hadn’t noticed that this woman beside Xiao Yufan was also no ordinary person, her strength rivaling her own.
“Come out. He’s already unconscious. The rest is up to you…”
Qing Long hadn’t appeared earlier to avoid facing Chen Jiamin. However, upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s voice, he stepped forward from the shadows. His expressionless face showed no reaction, as if Chen Jiamin’s life or death meant nothing to him.
Still, he was grateful to Xiao Yufan for sparing Chen Jiamin’s life, at least partially…
“Another expert!”
That was Dongfang Yanran’s evaluation of Qing Long. Calm demeanor and steady steps—she wouldn’t believe Qing Long was an ordinary person. As the second-ranked assassin in Asia, the “Huang Ying Feng Huang,” she knew there were countless true experts in China.
“Don’t let him die easily. He needs to learn what happens when he dares to touch my woman!”
Looking at Qing Luan’s slightly pale face, Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched fiercely. If Qing Long hadn’t returned Chen Jiamin to Shanxi out of old loyalty, he wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate Qing Long as well.
“I understand.”
How could Qing Long miss the tone in Xiao Yufan’s voice? He could only sigh bitterly. Although Chen Jiamin was a ruthless leader, his methods were despicable. Qing Long’s lingering guilt gradually faded.
Turning around, Qing Long picked up Chen Jiamin and left directly. He was now the Green Dragon of the secret faction, fully aware of what should and shouldn’t be done.
“Are you okay…?”
After Qing Long left, Xiao Yufan approached Qing Luan. The coldness in his eyes softened into tenderness as he gently took her from Tian Xuan into his arms.
“Just now, I really thought I was going to die…”
All her suppressed emotions found an outlet and erupted instantly. Being closest to Chen Jiamin, Qing Luan had truly felt his madness. No one could predict what a madman might do, and that’s why she was so scared.
“Don’t worry. I won’t let my woman suffer even the slightest injustice again!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice was extremely domineering, yet the three women present didn’t doubt that this man possessed absolute strength.
Dongfang Yanran pouted slightly, watching the two gentle beauties. She finally understood why Xiao Yufan had remained indifferent to her confession. She knew that this man had never lacked outstanding women around him.
Though Dongfang Yanran was confident in her beauty, she also acknowledged that both Tian Xuan and Qing Luan were no less attractive than her. Suddenly, she felt a twinge of jealousy toward these two women. However, she believed that this man would eventually belong to her.
“Xuan, take Luan back to her room first and help her treat her wound…”
Looking at Dongfang Yanran, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help frowning. If he hadn’t known Dongfang Yanran’s other identity, there wouldn’t have been any tension between them. But now, things were different.
“Okay!” Tian Xuan nodded, seemingly aware of something. Her beautiful eyes swept briefly over Dongfang Yanran before she led Qing Luan inside.
“Why, little brother, aren’t you going to invite me in for a visit?”
“Release my woman, and I might let you leave here alive!”
The icy voice carried no emotion as it spread through the air. Watching Qing Luan being controlled by that woman, his heart sank slightly. He hadn’t expected Chen Jiamin to resort to such despicable means.
“Xiao Yufan…”
The three words seemed to be squeezed out from between clenched teeth. Chen Jiamin’s cheek twitched uncontrollably, clearly seething with rage.
“I’ll count to three. Release my woman, or I can’t guarantee you’ll leave here alive!”
Looking at the three people before him, Xiao Yufan was certain it was Chen Jiamin and his two top enforcers. The woman holding Qing Luan must be Huo Feng.
“You really overestimate yourself. Your woman is in my hands. Try anything, and I believe my people can kill her before you even make a move. I don’t care if I die, at least I’ll have this delicate beauty to accompany me.”
Chen Jiamin’s yellow teeth were exposed, his face twisted into a grotesque expression. Xiao Yufan had crippled his only family member, and he harbored nothing but hatred. If given the chance, he would make this man pay with his life.
Perhaps sensing Xiao Yufan’s threat, Huo Feng pulled out a dagger and pressed it against Qing Luan’s neck. A trickle of blood slowly seeped out…
“Do you hate me? Do you want me dead? Hahaha!”
As the kingpin who dominated half of Shanxi’s underworld, Chen Jiamin couldn’t tolerate the fact that his brother had been crippled. Moreover, the deaths of Lone Wolf and the betrayal of Qing Long were all connected to Xiao Yufan. He wouldn’t rest until this man was in utter despair.
“Soon, you’ll be a dead man…”
Xiao Yufan was thoroughly enraged. His tightly clenched fists trembled violently, his nails digging into his palms, blood dripping down.
“I prefer you kneeling when you speak to me…”
A bloodthirsty, sinister smile flashed across Chen Jiamin’s face. He had lost all reason, now only wanting to torment Xiao Yufan. As long as he controlled his woman, forcing Xiao Yufan to kneel was nothing.
But before his words could fully leave his mouth, they were abruptly cut off. He saw Huo Feng collapse to the ground, a widening gash on her neck. She was dead beyond any doubt.
Finally, a cruel smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s cold face. He hadn’t expected Dongfang Yanran to appear at this moment…
Chen Jiamin turned around and saw that stunning profile, her long hair cascading in the breeze. Even so, this woman gave off an otherworldly aura.
The other man beside him tried to make a move but was instantly sent flying. Trying to act in front of Dongfang Yanran was simply overestimating oneself.
Chen Jiamin couldn’t understand why a wildcard had appeared out of nowhere. He had planned to humiliate Xiao Yufan and make him pay through his woman, but now, all his calculations had failed.
With Qing Luan free from Huo Feng’s control, he had no leverage left to negotiate with Xiao Yufan. Recalling Xiao Yufan’s earlier words, his face turned ashen.
Xiao Yufan exuded a chilling aura, sending shivers down one’s spine. He couldn’t imagine what would have happened to Qing Luan if Dongfang Yanran hadn’t appeared…
Xiao Yufan wanted to kill Chen Jiamin, but not now. Someone else would do it for him. Killing him outright would be too merciful.
Feeling the cold blade against his neck and the murderous gaze, Chen Jiamin’s crazed eyes finally dimmed, replaced by rising fear. He had enjoyed power in Shanxi for so long and didn’t want to die here.
“How to handle this…”
Since Xiao Yufan wasn’t going to kill him, Dongfang Yanran naturally wouldn’t either. For the first time, she found herself unable to read this man. There was a dangerous aura about him.
Dongfang Yanran believed that if Chen Jiamin hadn’t controlled Qing Luan, he wouldn’t have had the chance to stand and speak. Putting himself in a vulnerable position for a woman wasn’t the mark of a ruthless leader, but she had to admit, something deep within her had been stirred.
“Sever his tendons and send him back to Shanxi. I think he’ll suffer more than death.”
Xiao Yufan’s sinister smile seemed demonic to Chen Jiamin. If he were crippled and sent back to Shanxi, countless enemies would come for him. He would wish for death.
Before he could resist, Tian Xuan moved. The dagger traced arcs in the air, and Chen Jiamin’s body went limp, small gashes appearing on his arms. Tian Xuan had done her job.
Dongfang Yanran was slightly stunned. She hadn’t noticed that the woman beside Xiao Yufan was also extraordinary, her skills not inferior to her own.
“Come out. He’s unconscious. You handle the rest…”
Qing Long had stayed hidden, not wanting to face Chen Jiamin. But hearing Xiao Yufan’s voice, he emerged from the shadows, his face expressionless, as if Chen Jiamin’s fate meant nothing to him.
Still, he was grateful to Xiao Yufan, as the man hadn’t killed Chen Jiamin partly for his sake…
“Another expert!”
That was Dongfang Yanran’s assessment of Qing Long. His calm demeanor and steady steps made it impossible to believe he was just an ordinary person. As the second-ranked assassin on the Asian list, she knew there were many true powerhouses in China.
“Don’t let him die too easily. I want him to know the consequences of touching my woman.”
Looking at Qing Luan’s pale face, Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. If Qing Long showed any mercy and didn’t send Chen Jiamin back to Shanxi, he wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate Qing Long as well.
“I understand.”
Qing Long could sense the underlying threat in Xiao Yufan’s tone. He could only smile wryly. Chen Jiamin might have been a ruthless leader, but his methods were despicable. Any lingering guilt Qing Long felt was slowly dissipating.
He picked up Chen Jiamin and left. Now, as the Qing Long of the Shadow Sect, he knew exactly what to do and what not to do.
“Are you okay…”
After Qing Long left, Xiao Yufan walked over to Qing Luan. The coldness in his eyes was replaced by tenderness as he gently took her from Tian Xuan’s side. Her soft body leaned into his embrace.
“Just now, I really thought I was going to die…”
All the suppressed emotions seemed to find an outlet, bursting forth in an instant. Qing Luan had been closest to Chen Jiamin and had felt the man’s madness firsthand. No one knew what a lunatic might do, and that’s why she had been afraid.
“Don’t worry. I won’t let my woman suffer any more.”
Xiao Yufan’s voice was commanding, and none of the three women present doubted his absolute capability.
Dongfang Yanran pursed her lips, watching the two gentle beauties. She finally understood why Xiao Yufan had been indifferent to her advances. She knew this man was never short of exceptional women around him.
Though Dongfang Yanran was confident in her looks, she couldn’t deny that neither Tian Xuan nor Qing Luan was inferior to her. Suddenly, she felt a pang of jealousy, but she believed that soon, this man would belong to her as well.
“Xuan’er, take Luan’er back to her room to rest. Help her with her wounds…”
Glancing at Dongfang Yanran, Xiao Yufan’s brow furrowed slightly. If he hadn’t known her other identity, perhaps there wouldn’t have been any tension between them. But now, things were different.
“Mm.” Tian Xuan nodded, seemingly aware of something. Her beautiful eyes briefly swept over Dongfang Yanran before she led Qing Luan inside.
“So, little brother, aren’t you going to invite me in?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s cautious expression, Dongfang Yanran couldn’t help but laugh. Her chest heaved, almost making Xiao Yufan lose his composure. This woman was truly a temptress.
“I’ve told you many times, don’t call me ‘little brother.’ Believe me, I might just rape you.”
This woman was neither someone he could hit nor scold, and it gave Xiao Yufan a headache. There was no denying her excellence—she was a woman of the Dongfang family, the head of the Financial Club, and the second-ranked assassin in Asia. Few men could match her.
“Giggle, even if you want to, you can’t do it outside, can you? Come inside, and I’ll let you do whatever you want…”
Taking advantage of Xiao Yufan’s distraction, Dongfang Yanran slipped into the villa. This villa was originally a Qiao family property, but now it belonged to Xiao Yufan. This piece of land wasn’t something one could buy with just money.
“Speak. You don’t visit without a reason. You just left Linjiang a few days ago. What brings you back?”
Xiao Yufan didn’t believe for a second that this woman had returned because she missed him. Though Dongfang Yanran had repeatedly expressed her desire to be his woman, he knew she wasn’t some infatuated fool. On the contrary, she was a smart woman.
“I helped you take care of that person from the Gao family, and you didn’t even thank me. After all the effort I put in for you…”
Walking into Xiao Yufan’s room, Dongfang Yanran lay down casually, not caring that her body was exposed in several places. Her skin, as fair as a baby’s, was bare to the air, exuding an alluring charm.
In an instant, Xiao Yufan’s desire surged. This was nothing short of blatant seduction…
“I’ve told you many times not to call me little brother. Do you want me to really rape you?”
With her, it was neither appropriate to hit nor scold. Xiao Yufan naturally found her very troublesome. Undeniably, she was an exceptional woman—Dongfang family’s daughter, owner of the Financial Club, and second on the Asian assassin rankings. Probably few men were worthy of her.
“Giggle, even if you wanted to, you wouldn’t do it out here, right? Come inside, big sister will let you do whatever you want…”
Taking advantage of Xiao Yufan’s hesitation, Dongfang Yanran swiftly darted into the villa. This villa belonged to the Qiao family, but now it was Xiao Yufan’s. It was a place that even money couldn’t easily buy.
“Speak up. You wouldn’t come here without a reason. You’ve only been gone from Linjiang for a few days. There must be something important.”
Xiao Yufan didn’t believe for a moment that she had returned simply because she missed him. Although Dongfang Yanran had declared several times that she wanted to be his woman, he knew very well that she wasn’t some lovesick girl. On the contrary, she was a very clever woman.
“I helped you kill that person from the Gao family, and you didn’t even thank me. You’re breaking my heart, little brother…”
Entering Xiao Yufan’s room, Dongfang Yanran casually lay down, not minding that her body was partially exposed. Her baby-smooth, fair skin was bare in the air, exuding an alluring charm.
Instantly, Xiao Yufan’s desire flared up. This was practically blatant temptation…
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