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CHAPTER 80

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The Massacre Case "Miss, take a look at my rouge, it's all top-quality and would surely suit you!" "Miss, check out my accessories, each one is stylish and unique, perfect for you!" "Miss..." The stall owners crowded forward, competing with one another to push their goods with everything they had. Half of it was for their livelihood, and the other half was to seize the chance to get close to a beauty. Their frantic behavior made them look like sharks smelling bl0od. In the eastern alley near  Guihua [Osmanthus]  Street, Lingnan Liuzhou, a surge of people gathered, all because of two unfamiliar women, or, to be precise, just one of them. She was an aloof and ethereal woman, her face veiled with mermaid silk, hiding her breathtaking beauty and revealing only a pair of deep, ink-black eyes that captivated all who saw her. Her figure was slender and graceful, her demeanor elegant, and her every movement carried an indescribable ease and charm. Such a bea...

CHAPTER 79

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Irreconcilable "Thud!" "Thud!" "Ouch!" "Ah..." Following a series of heavy thuds came continuous groans of pain. With her fluent Shangqing sword technique, Tong Tong swiftly dealt with the fierce half-beasts that lunged at her, whether they were powerful minotaurs, agile leopard-men, or cunning fox-men... all fell before her blade. She flicked her sword with a cool flourish, placed one hand behind her back, and gazed skyward at a perfect 45-degree angle, sighing softly, "Ah, now I finally understand how the legendary Dugu Qiubai felt back in the day... It's lonely at the top, ah!" The last note of her lament suddenly cracked and rose sharply, as grating as nails on glass, unbearable to the ears. A sharp glint flashed through Su Yan's half-squinted eyes. Her grip on her sword tightened, but she remained still. Following the sound, she saw Tong Tong clutching her side, grimacing in pain, her teary eyes glaring at the wolf-tailed...

CHAPTER 78

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Outnumbered Early the next morning, just as the fifth watch approached, the Liu residence was exceptionally quiet in the dawn light. The last chicken in the household had fulfilled its duty the day before, transformed into a delicacy served to guests, leaving the courtyard in serene stillness. Even the distant crowing of roosters from neighboring homes couldn't disturb the peace. Although she had used a cleansing talisman before bed the previous night and Madam Qian had repeatedly assured her of the cleanliness of the bedding, Su Yan couldn't resist tearing open another cleansing talisman upon waking. After confirming that all her belongings were in order and her ever-present jade pendant was securely tucked against her body, Su Yan smoothed the nonexistent wrinkles on her sleeves with satisfaction, gave her robe a light shake, and walked to the bedside. Leaning over, she observed Tong Tong, who was still sound asleep. Tong Tong lay with her arms and legs spread wide, forming...

CHAPTER 77

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Little Do You Know "Name the mastermind behind you." Su Yan looked down indifferently at the panicked girl with a wolf's tail. A crimson sword had already appeared in her hand, its blade pressed steadily against the girl's neck in a silent threat, with no promise of mercy should she confess. The girl lowered her head, letting her bangs obscure the inscrutable look in her eyes. After a moment of apparent thought, she deflected with a question instead: "My master is no small figure. His influence spans a hundred miles in every direction. You two are just outsiders, are you sure you can handle him?" As she lowered her head, she caught a fleeting glimpse of murderous intent in Su Yan's eyes but pretended not to notice. Su Yan sneered coldly without replying, pressing the blade slightly deeper. A small cut appeared on the girl's neck, beading with drops of bl0od. Seeing the tense atmosphere between them, which seemed on the verge of turning into a human...