The gaze seemed intent on peeling her apart, inch by inch, invading her very being.
Ming Zheng: "..."
She truly wished to gouge out that scoundrel's eyes.
If only she had known such things would happen.
Why had she even worn a dress today?
It would have been much better to wear something easy to move in!
How much had she sacrificed for that troublemaker!
After that gaze had appraised her for several dozen seconds, it slowly moved away. "Where is Chi Xian?"
"Patriarch Chi..."
Before the man had even finished his sentence.
A powerful wave of energy tore through the air.
The man was violently flung to the ground.
A mouthful of blood gushed from his lips.
Someone nearby quickly spoke up, "Reporting to Second Master, according to our investigation, Chi Xian's entire focus is on this woman, and he has no awareness of our plan!"
He directly addressed Chi Xian by name.
This subtle shift finally eased the atmosphere slightly.
Second Master stood up and slowly walked to Ming Zheng's side.
He lowered his gaze, his eyes falling on Ming Zheng's face. "Indeed, this face is enough to make a king neglect his morning court. I never expected... Chi Xian would also be swayed by beauty."
His subordinate nodded in agreement. "Yes, she just went to the old mansion, and Si Lin respectfully welcomed her in. This shows how important this woman is to Chi Xian."
Second Master chuckled softly.
His gaze towards Ming Zheng grew even more malicious.
"If a mere woman can threaten Chi Xian, then I truly wish to make him watch firsthand... as his woman is insulted by me."
As Second Master spoke, he licked his lips, appearing parched. "Take her. If Chi Xian dares to resist... kill her."
His tone was dismissively casual.
Immediately after, the sound of Second Master's footsteps receded.
Accompanied by his chilling, sinister laughter, "Today, not a single soul will remain alive in the old mansion."
"Chi Xian must... perish without a burial place!"
Around them, thunderous roars of unified voices erupted, "Yes! We must kill Chi Xian! Not a soul shall be spared!"
Ming Zheng was picked up again.
Their target was Chi Xian?
And the reason for holding her captive...
Was it because of Si Lin's attitude towards her, which they perceived as gaining an additional bargaining chip?
Approximately ten minutes later.
Ming Zheng was brought to a dim location.
She was placed on the ground, leaning against the wall.
"This woman seems to be useless except for her face. Patriarch Chi... is Chi Xian truly such a superficial person?"
"Can this woman really threaten Patriarch Chi?"
"Whether she can or not, Second Master ordered us to wait here, so we wait!"
"I heard that Chi Xian's mind hasn't been on the Chi family at all lately, which is why our Second Master has this opportunity."
"Today... Chi Xian is sure to die! Supporting Second Master to ascend to power makes us the first group of meritorious officials!"
"It's all this woman's fault that we can't accompany Second Master personally to take Chi Xian's life... Hey, hey, hey! Where's the woman? Where did that woman go?!"
Several subordinates were idly chattering amongst themselves.
As they mentioned Ming Zheng, their gazes swept towards the corner.
But the place where the woman had just been placed...
Was now empty!
"I just put her here!"
"You lost that woman! If Second Master blames us..."
Several subordinates panicked.
They began searching everywhere for Ming Zheng.
"Are you looking for me?"
A languid, alluring voice echoed from behind them.
In the dim surroundings,
It was like a phantom.
Making them all shiver.
They all abruptly turned around.
And saw the girl who should have been lying unconscious on the ground now looking at them with a smile.
In the dim light,
The girl's bright and dazzling face appeared exceptionally captivating.
A cascade of ink-black hair lay casually draped behind her.
The off-the-shoulder design, with her slight tilt of the head and smile, revealed a glimpse of her fair, slender shoulder peeking through her hair.
Highlighting her long, elegant neck.
Causing breaths to catch involuntarily.
"You... you..."
The subordinates were first stunned by the sight before them.
When they snapped back to reality.
Their expressions immediately changed drastically. "How could you..."
"Now is not the time for you to ask me questions."
Ming Zheng took a step forward.
Her voice remained languid and alluring.
Clearly, the girl before them looked frail and delicate.
But as she walked towards them,
The subordinates all took a step back.
Their legs began to feel weak.
"From now on, you will answer whatever I ask, understand?"
As the girl approached,
Her charming, languid voice carried a chilling, crisp coldness.
Their expressions shifted repeatedly.
How could they be so terrified by a woman?
Especially a woman who was supposedly defenseless!
But before they could make a move,
Ming Zheng's smiling face suddenly changed.
Replaced by a coldness as if covered in frost.
Her deep, dark pupils, like stars in the midnight sky, fell upon them.
"Bang!"
They hadn't even registered what had happened.
They only felt a sharp pain throughout their bodies.
And then they slammed into the wall.
The girl before them, condescendingly, looked down at them.
"Who is Second Master?"
Her voice was icy, brooks no argument.
The few subordinates were utterly terrified, staring at Ming Zheng with disbelief.
They all tried to struggle up from the ground.
But the sensation of their limbs being broken sent them gasping in pain.
How had she done it?
How had she instantly dislocated their bones?
Didn't Second Master say...
That this woman was just an ordinary woman?
They looked at the imposing aura surrounding the girl before them.
Ordinary, my foot!
If she were an ordinary person.
How could they, a few A-level martial artists, be pinned to the ground and trampled?
This is bad, this is really bad.
Second Master thought of using the woman as a bargaining chip.
It seems he miscalculated!
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"Rumble!"
Violent explosions echoed through the Chi family's old mansion.
A fierce battle was on the verge of erupting.
The roaring sounds of explosions continued to sound within the mansion.
When Second Master Chi Zonghan rushed into the old mansion, expecting to see Chi Xian blown to pieces,
He instead saw Chi Xian standing behind the crowd.
His eyes cold, calmly meeting Second Master's gaze.
Chi Zonghan's expression immediately changed.
He had been tricked!
Chi Xian had been prepared all along!
Chi Zonghan's eyes darkened, his handsome face turning a pale grey.
Chi Xian stepped out from the crowd.
His steps were calm, like an emperor ascending his throne.
Exuding an air of composure, nobility, and dominance.
"Uncle Two, it appears you have failed again."
Chi Xian's voice was indifferent, a hint of mocking coldness flashing in his slightly raised eyelids.
Chi Zonghan took a step back.
At that moment, the main gate of the old mansion slammed shut.
He had nowhere left to retreat.
Chi Xian curled his lips, but his smile didn't reach his eyes. "Last time, I carelessly fell into your trap, but without evidence, I couldn't openly act against you."