“Why are you here? Did you come with Lu Yunze?”
Jin Shun’s face was badly swollen, his speech slurred beyond recognition.
Jiang Sui leaned slightly forward, squinting as she carefully examined his pitiful state, unable to suppress a laugh:
“Poor thing, that looks really painful. Even if you get better, you’re bound to have some psychological scars, right?”
“You—”
Jin Shun’s complexion darkened further. His face was his pride, and now it was beaten up by Lu Yunze. On top of that, Jiang Sui was mocking him. His fragile mental defenses completely collapsed.
But the next second, he burst out laughing, not caring at all that his loud voice might alert Lu Yunze. In fact, he almost hoped Lu Yunze would find out.
He didn’t care anymore.
Since Jiang Sui had come to him, and he was here now, he would take his revenge on both her and Lu Yunze hard and fast.
Running away no longer mattered. Even if it meant death, he wanted to savor Lu Yunze’s frustrated expression in his last moments.
Yes, that’s exactly what he’d do!
After all, she was just a fragile woman. If she couldn’t handle Lu Yunze, how could she resist him?
Jin Shun took a step forward toward the ashen-haired girl, his eyes filled with desire as if they were about to turn into hands, tearing off her clothes.
Sensing the malicious intent radiating from him, Jiang Sui showed no trace of fear. Instead, she stood her ground, waiting for something.
A soft meow called out, stopping Jin Shun’s steps.
He saw a black cat dart from beside him and leap into the girl’s arms, seemingly enjoying the warmth of her embrace.
“So that filthy cat is your pet?” Jin Shun recalled it was the cat that triggered the trap and lured him out.
“Your words are really unpleasant. Even like this, you still have to be so stubborn,” Jiang Sui said coldly, stroking the black cat in her arms.
“That makes sense. People like you are all tough on the outside,” she continued.
“You”
“How does Lu Yunze’s fist feel? Hard and big, right?” Jiang Sui chuckled lightly. “That’s because of me that his fists became that hard. It must have hurt to get hit.”
Just imagining it made her take a deep breath, her cheeks flushing red as her shoulders trembled. Even the black cat in her arms looked up at her as if sighing, resigned to its owner’s fate.
“But you know,” Jiang Sui’s expression quickly cooled, “Lu Yunze was still too gentle, only greeting you with fists.”
Not enough. If his feelings for me were strong enough, he should have beaten Jin Shun to death right then and there.
Putting down the black cat, the girl bit her nails, her pale purple eyes filled with unwillingness, like a vengeful spirit rising from a grave.
Whether it was her deranged behavior or her icy, murderous gaze, Jin Shun didn’t dare get closer.
Who would have thought that the girl hiding behind Lu Yunze was this crazy?
Maybe… I should just run?
“Still, we haven’t settled our scores yet.”
Jiang Sui raised her hand, a red glow flickering as the Remnant Moon Mirror Blade appeared. Under its faint light, the blade’s edge emitted a cold arc.
Because of Jin Shun’s meddling, Lu Yunze had misunderstood her and fought with her fiercely, nearly burning all her efforts to ashes.
Such deep hatred couldn’t be vented by Lu Yunze alone.
Some matters had to be handled personally to have meaning.
“I didn’t expect you to be a Secret Arts Practitioner,” Jin Shun’s expression turned strange. “I think we can have a proper talk, no need to fight.”
“Is that so?” Jiang Sui scoffed.
The next moment, a pair of hands reached out from the side, trying to snatch the blade from her.
Just as Jin Shun was about to succeed, Jiang Sui’s body suddenly transformed into a black mist, evading what he thought was a successful ambush.
“So this is your idea of a ‘proper talk,’ huh?”
Jiang Sui reformed into human shape behind him, raised the blade, and swung it down with force.
The Remnant Moon Mirror Blade could easily cut through metal. After Jin Shun twisted away to dodge, the blade still severed one of his forearms.
“Ah ah!”
Clutching his severed hand, Jin Shun stared at the gushing blood and screamed in agony.
“My hand! My hand!”
While he screamed, Jiang Sui picked up the severed hand from the ground and pressed the cut part onto the Ancient Book she had summoned.
“Summon!”
But there was no reaction.
This was the first time such a thing had happened.
Jiang Sui tried several times, but it was no use.
Could it be that besides blood, other conditions were needed to activate the Ancient Book?
Honestly, Jiang Sui was quite tempted by Jin Shun’s Illusion Ability. If she could borrow it, many things would become much easier in the future.
But unfortunately, there was no time for research now. Since it wasn’t working, she had no choice but to give up.
Discarding the severed hand, Jiang Sui raised the blade again.
“Poor thing, I’m the Jin Family’s only heir. I have a lot of money. I could get the old man to pay you a lot…”
Here we go again.
“Your money? I don’t care.”
Under Jin Shun’s terrified gaze, the coldly glowing blade came down heavily.
When Lu Yunze found Jin Shun again, the scene shocked him.
Jin Shun was collapsed on the ground, missing one hand, with a huge wound on his chest.
His breathing was shallow, but he was still alive.
Who did this?
Lu Yunze cautiously scanned the surroundings but found no one else.
“At least I don’t have to keep searching for you,” Lu Yunze muttered.
He walked up to Jin Shun, pulling out his phone not to call a hospital, but the Police Station.
Keeping Jin Shun alive made it easier to deal with what came next. If the man died, the Explosion Case at the Science Building would have no chance of being solved.
After delivering Jin Shun to the Police Station and explaining the situation, the officers, led by the Chief, were ecstatic.
“Thank you, Mr. Lu. How many times have you helped us now? Forget it. You’re basically our lucky star! If there’s anything we can do to help, just say the word we’ll do it for you,” the Chief almost shed tears of gratitude.
“Ha ha, thanks so much,” Lu Yunze said, still not used to their attitude, quickly making his exit.
Once everything was settled, he returned home. It was already past midnight.
The Manor’s servants had all washed up and gone to sleep, leaving everything quiet.
After such a long day, once he relaxed, exhaustion swept over Lu Yunze, and he fumbled several times trying to fit the key into the lock.
Finally opening the door, he stepped into the Hall. All he wanted now was a good shower and a deep sleep. Luo Yao was probably already asleep by now, and he’d have to face her questions tomorrow. Just thinking about it gave him a headache.
But then, Lu Yunze spotted a figure sitting on the sofa. The silent presence startled him almost out of his wits.
Bathed in moonlight, he could clearly see her face.
“Jiang Sui, when did you get back?”
“I’ve been back for a while,” the young Maid’s pale purple eyes looked at him without a flicker of emotion.
Lu Yunze scratched his head and sat opposite her.
“Young Master not resting? Is there something you need?”
Still so cold.
“About today, I want to say thank you.”
Lu Yunze paused.
“And also to apologize.”
“You didn’t do anything wrong, Young Master.”
“No, I was very wrong,” Lu Yunze’s tone grew agitated. “I was too impulsive and almost trampled on your feelings. That was my fault. Also, I came back so late.”
The more he spoke, the less he dared meet her gaze.
Even staring at the floor, his mind was still full of her indifferent expression.
Forget it. I won’t expect her forgiveness. At least I can face myself with no regrets.
Silence stretched for a while. Lu Yunze gave up his last hope and stood to leave.
Just then, that gentle warmth leaned in, sitting beside him.
Jiang Sui reached out her arms, wrapping them around his shoulders, letting his head rest against her chest.
Her soft and tender comfort whispered into his ear:
“Young Master, tonight was hard on you.”