Hua Ruhai looked bewildered, "What do you mean?"
Zi Lingling smiled faintly, "Your mouth stinks so much, yet you still come out to meddle in other people's business!"
"Hahaha..."
The surrounding onlookers burst into laughter.
Hua Ruhai was stunned, then roared, "You're seeking death!"
Before he could finish speaking, spiritual energy surged from his folding fan, heading directly for Zi Lingling's slender face. The intention was clear: to disfigure her.
Zi Lingling's expression turned icy. All she did was tease Hua Ruhai a little, and he immediately wanted to disfigure her. This showed the extent of his ruthlessness.
However, if he harbored such intentions towards her, Zi Lingling, then his heart was truly wicked.
Upon careful sensing, Zi Lingling discovered that Hua Ruhai's cultivation was two minor realms higher than her second cousin, Zi Jinling. It seemed Hua Ruhai was not as simple as he appeared and was likely a deeply cunning individual. Soodan novel website
Although the Tian Yuan Continent revered spiritual power, not everyone could cultivate. Most people were ordinary individuals unable to cultivate, and some were poor, forced to abandon their cultivation due to their inability to afford resources.
Therefore, individuals like Zi Jinling and Hua Ruhai felt superior to others and acted with impunity.
As Hua Ruhai's folding fan was about to strike Zi Lingling's face, she stood there, seemingly frozen as if scared out of her wits.
Some of the onlookers were gloating, mocking Zi Lingling for her overestimation of her own abilities, daring to provoke even the third young master of the Hua family.
Others felt pity and worried for Zi Lingling, knowing that the third young master of the Hua family, Hua Ruhai, was a notorious menace in Dark Night City.
Qing'e, kneeling on the ground, her eyes flashing with cold light, finally understood. The reason she was unable to rise from her kneeling position was due to the tricks played by this slut, Zi Lingling.
With a look of schadenfreude, she muttered under her breath, "Bitch, you're asking for death by daring to anger the third young master of the Hua family!"
Mo Qingcheng watched Zi Lingling with a cold smile, her schadenfreude evident in her eyes.
If there was anyone present most worried about Zi Lingling, it would undoubtedly be her maid, Xue Ying.
Seeing that Zi Lingling was about to be injured by Hua Ruhai, Xue Ying's heart leaped into her throat. She cried out, "Miss, be careful!"
Then, she lunged forward, intending to shield Zi Lingling with her own body.
"Girl, can you handle this? Do you need my help?"
Old Du in the Nine Spirit Ring asked worriedly.
"No need! If I can't even deal with this kind of trash, I might as well hit a wall!"
Zi Lingling replied confidently, a bright smile appearing on her face.
With a powerful thrust of her legs, she leaned her upper body slightly to the left, her right hand swiftly rising to block Hua Ruhai's folding fan. Her left hand then seized Hua Ruhai's wrist holding the fan. With a forceful twist, a "crack" echoed, and Hua Ruhai's entire arm hung limp.
"Ah..."
Hua Ruhai let out a shrill scream. Zi Lingling seized the opportunity, raising her right foot and kicking him in the abdomen, sending him flying three feet away. He landed on the ground, groaning "Ouch, ouch, ouch."
Zi Lingling's movements were seamless, executing ancient martial arts to perfection.
Before Xue Ying could even reach Zi Lingling, she heard a piercing scream followed by the sound of something heavy hitting the ground.
She sadly closed her eyes, a tear tracing a path down her cheek. "Xue Ying, why are you so weak? You can't even protect Miss?"
"Madam, I'm sorry. I failed to take good care of Miss. I've let down your trust."
Overwhelmed by grief, she didn't notice the profound silence that had fallen over the surroundings.
Qing'e's face turned pale. She took a short, convulsive breath, looking incredulously at Hua Ruhai groaning on the ground, a hint of timidity appearing on her face.
The onlookers' mouths hung open, their eyes wide as if they might pop out.
"What happened? Am I seeing things?"
"Is that really the third young master of the Hua family on the ground?"
"Is this real? How did that woman do it?"
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Mo Qingcheng was also stunned, as if struck by lightning. Her eyes widened, and she was speechless.
Zi Lingling's body showed no fluctuation of spiritual energy. How on earth did she defeat Hua Ruhai?
In the council hall of the Fengyun Business Firm, Ye Liuxing looked at the frozen image on the wall, a gentle smile gracing his lips.
"Trash?"
He sneered, downing the Cloud Mist Snow Bud in his cup. Smiling, he said, "Sister Zi, you've given me another surprise. I wonder what expressions those old fossils in the Zi family will have when they realize they mistook a jade in the rough for a common stone?"
Meanwhile, in a black carriage on the street, Ye Lingyuan gazed at the woman in plain attire, a slight upturn of his lips.
And on the rooftop not far from the Fengyun Business Firm, Situ Yunfeng, clad in red, lay languidly on the eaves, a seductive smile playing on his face.
"Interesting! Truly interesting!"
With that, he raised his wine gourd and took a large gulp.
Hearing the murmurs of the crowd, Xue Ying incredulously opened her eyes.
When she saw Zi Lingling standing unharmed, a look of joy appeared on her face.
She rushed to Zi Lingling's side in a few quick steps and, with a tearful smile, exclaimed, "Miss, it's wonderful that you're alright! You scared me to death just now!"
Seeing the tear stains not yet dried on Xue Ying's eyes, Zi Lingling felt a surge of warmth.
She wiped away Xue Ying's tears and said, "I'm sorry for making you worry!"
"Miss, please don't say that. It was Xue Ying who caused trouble for you!"
A warmth spread through Xue Ying's heart. Miss was truly different from before. Not only did she show concern, but she had also become so powerful.
"Nonsense, what do you mean you caused trouble?"
Zi Lingling's expression turned slightly cold. She didn't want Xue Ying to have such thoughts.
"I..."
"Bitch! What exactly did you do to my arm?"
Just as Xue Ying was about to speak, Hua Ruhai's angry voice interrupted her.
Hua Ruhai's men had already helped him up, but his arm remained beyond repair.
Hua Ruhai couldn't comprehend how Zi Lingling had managed to kick him to the ground.
Zi Lingling shielded Xue Ying behind her, her eyes then turning sharp. "Who are you calling a bitch?"
"I'm calling you a bitch!"
Having lost face, Hua Ruhai was already furious and responded without thinking.
"Oh~"
Zi Lingling feigned a look of sudden realization. "I see. So it was a bitch calling me a bitch."
"Hahaha..."
The crowd burst into laughter once more.
Hua Ruhai's gaze swept menacingly over the crowd. Those who had been laughing heartily immediately fell silent, intimidated.
Then, pointing at Zi Lingling with his one good hand, he said, "Bitch, how dare you toy with me?"
Zi Lingling looked at Hua Ruhai with a cold face, as if he were an idiot. "I've already hit you. What else can you do if I toy with you further?"
"You..."
Hua Ruhai was so choked he almost spat blood. His finger, pointing at Zi Lingling, trembled.
This woman was too hateful. Every word she spoke pained his heart, his liver, and his entire body.
"I advise you to retract your finger immediately, or else..."