Huang Yue, outwardly portraying a gentle and considerate persona, was in reality utterly wicked.
Over the years, every girl who had approached Li Yize had been dealt with by her, employing the most sordid methods.
Now, she put on the guise of a victim, claiming she was left with no choice. Her death back then was the very reason Huang Yue could establish herself within these social circles.
Otherwise, with no family background and not being exceptionally attractive, how could she have stayed by these people's side for so long?
Certainly, these people did need someone to manage their daily lives, but it was because Huang Yue shared a common secret with them that she was able to remain in this small group for so many years. This also allowed her to consistently occupy a position close to Li Yize.
Having enjoyed the riches and status gained by stepping on her corpse for years, she would now make him relinquish it all, bit by bit.
Luo Sheng did not choose to kill her directly. Instead, she found a rope and hung it from a tree branch. Luo Sheng slowly looked into Huang Yue's eyes.
Eventually, Huang Yue, losing her senses, stood up and walked step by step towards the direction where the rope was tied.
If anyone could see in the dark, they would have noticed the terror hidden in Huang Yue's eyes.
Huang Yue was completely lucid at this moment, watching herself walk towards the rope, tie a knot below it, stand on a protruding stone, and place her head into the noose.
With a gentle push of her foot, she was hoisted up by the rope. It was only then that she seemed to realize what she had done.
"Let, let me down. Help, help me." She struggled to make a sound, trying to pull the rope with her hands, but it was all in vain.
Gradually, her struggles lessened until finally, there was no movement.
Luo Sheng watched as her struggles weakened, as the light in her eyes completely faded. Only when she confirmed Huang Yue was no longer breathing did she leave the tree where the body hung.
Who would be next? The arrogant Li Yize, or the treacherous Lan Rui?
As for the couple, she would let them escape a while longer. She had no desire to witness any profound affections right now.
Luo Sheng believed that even if A Ming was willing to help Yi Fei escape, he would not be willing to bear this burden forever. It was only when he could no longer tolerate being dragged down that her time would come.
Human nature, after all, was selfish.
Li Yize ran forward, unsure of his destination. With a vengeful spirit chasing him, he could only press onward.
He regretted it now, regretting not leaving Yue Yue behind. She had slowed him down. If it weren't for her, he would have escaped much faster.
Preoccupied with his flight, he failed to notice Luo Sheng appearing ahead of him.
"Li Yize, where are you off to?" Luo Sheng asked casually, as if conversing with an old friend.
"I," Li Yize was about to reply but then considered their current predicament. They were in a desolate forest. Who would be here?
He fearfully retracted the words that had not yet left his mouth. Lifting his head, he saw Luo Sheng floating there.
A look of terror and disbelief spread across Li Yize's face. He was utterly trapped now.
Next – Lan Rui!
Luo Sheng cornered Li Yize, leaving him with no escape. In the end, she granted him a relatively swift death. Luo Sheng looked at the bruises and abrasions on Li Yize's body, caused by branches and sharp stones, and realized he could no longer concern himself with saving face.
He ultimately died a piercing death, though it was his own misfortune. Who could have predicted he would be so unlucky as to fall directly onto an upward-pointing tree branch?
This broken branch plunged directly into Li Yize's chest. His life ended in such a dramatic fashion.
Luo Sheng was quite exasperated. She had not intended to resolve this so brutally. Now that he was dead, she couldn't bring him back to life. She would have to try again.
She could only leave this place and head towards Lan Rui.
Before she even reached him, she could smell the scent of blood emanating from A Rui.