Is it hard to chase the school beauty?It doesn't matter, she still has roommates

If he were to actually do it himself, or personally arrange to take someone's life, he would instinctively feel a pang of fear and hesitation.

Murder...that's a capital offense! Once you get involved, there's no turning back.

Moreover, Qin Luo's current status is extraordinary; he is the nominal heir of the Anbang Group. If anything were to happen to him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Seeing the hesitation and struggle on Prince Hui's face, a sinister glint flashed in Sonoda Koji's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and resorted to provocation, his tone laced with incitement and disdain.

"Young Master Hui, what are you still hesitating for? Look at yourself now! All your dignity, all your happiness, have been ruined by that Qin Luo!"

Do you really want to spend your whole life as a eunuch, unable to hold your head high, being pointed at and gossiped about behind your back, not even considered a real man?

He took a step closer, his voice full of seduction.

"As long as you kill Qin Luo, not only will you avenge your great grudge, but no one will be able to threaten your position as 'Crown Prince' anymore! The future of Anbang Group will be yours!"
"Then, who would dare to step on your toes again? As for murder... heh, with your methods, Young Master Hui, and the power of the Anbang Group, if you do it cleanly and efficiently, who could find out it was you? It can be done completely without anyone noticing!"

Prince Hui's expression shifted constantly as he struggled internally with a fierce internal conflict.

On one hand, there is the immense temptation to restore a man's dignity, avenge his grievances, and solidify his position; on the other hand, there are the enormous risks and legal consequences of murder, as well as... the fear of the power behind Qin Luo.

Qin Luo has a formidable figure like Dao Feng by his side, and he also inherited 70% of the old man's shares.

He is the legal owner of Anbang Group. If I kill him, those old guys in the group who are loyal to the old man, and that cold-blooded Blade, will definitely not let me go!

But... if I don't kill Qin Luo, Sonoda Koji won't be able to get his so-called "grandfather" to help, and I'll really be stuck being a eunuch for the rest of my life!
He didn't want to endure this feeling of being worse than dead for even a day longer!
Two conflicting thoughts were tearing him apart.

After considering it for a long time, so long that Koji Sonoda was about to lose his patience, Prince Teru suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, his face showing a desperate madness and ferocity!

He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a single word.

"it is good!"

He nodded heavily, as if he had used all his strength.

"I'll do it! Kill Qin Luo!"

In order to become a man again and to get revenge, he decided to take a risk!
……

Meanwhile, inside Qiu Qinxiang's luxurious villa.

Qiu Qinxiang felt increasingly terrified as she thought about it. She was almost 70-80% certain that her lawless son was responsible for the assassination attempt on Qin Luo in the parking lot tonight!
She immediately took out her phone and dialed Prince Hui several times, but all she heard was the message "The number you dialed is not being answered".

This state of being out of contact exacerbated Qiu Qinxiang's suspicions and anxiety.

Suppressing her unease, she called the manager of the Emperor's Nightclub again. The manager confirmed that Prince Hui was indeed still in the Emperor's Hall private room and had not left.

Upon learning that her son was still at the Emperor Hotel, Qiu Qinxiang breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the doubts in her heart were not dispelled.

She decided to go to the Emperor Hotel immediately to get to the bottom of things! She had to suppress this matter or find a scapegoat before Blade found out anything!

"Get the car ready! Let's go to Geely!"

Qiu Qinxiang gave instructions to the servants and then quickly walked towards the dressing room to change out of her swimsuit.

However, when she changed her clothes and was about to go out, she found that her bodyguard Li Minghao, who was supposed to be by her side, was nowhere to be found.

Where is Li Minghao?

Qiu Qinxiang frowned and asked.

A servant answered cautiously.

“Madam, Brother Li… he just saw Mr. Blade leave, so… he followed him out…”

"what?!"

Qiu Qinxiang's heart skipped a beat, and a strong sense of foreboding surged up within her!

Did Li Minghao go after Blade?

What does he want to do? !

Within Anbang Group, there has always been a saying about three top experts.

Daofeng, Li Minghao, and Hongxiu, the mysterious female bodyguard beside Mu Linshan.

These three are all recognized as the most capable fighters in the group, with Blade having the highest prestige and unfathomable strength.

However, these three have never publicly fought each other, and it remains a mystery who is stronger.

As Qiu Qinxiang's personal bodyguard, Li Minghao was arrogant and had long harbored the ambition to challenge Daofeng.

However, with Old Master Mu keeping him in check and Blade's movements being elusive, he had never been able to find an opportunity.

He had just been called "trash" by Qiu Qinxiang in front of so many people, which greatly hurt his self-esteem. The appearance of Daofeng and his domineering attitude further provoked him.

At this moment, seeing Daofeng leave, the long-suppressed fighting spirit and the impulse to prove himself finally made him unable to restrain himself, and he chased after him.

Qiu Qinxiang was worried that the two would clash, or even have a life-or-death duel!

Anyone who gets injured or dies would be a huge loss and a huge problem for her! Especially at this sensitive time!

……

Outside the villa area, on a relatively quiet side road.

Blade was walking at a leisurely pace, as if taking a stroll after a meal.

His shadow stretched long under the streetlights.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks. Without turning around, he spoke softly, his voice exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

"You've been following me for so long, come out now."

As soon as he finished speaking, about ten meters behind him, a lean and capable figure emerged from the shadow of a roadside tree—it was Li Minghao.

The two stood facing each other, ten meters apart.

It was as if invisible currents were colliding in the air, and the atmosphere instantly became heavy and somber.

Without even a word, Blade understood his intentions from Li Minghao's eyes, which were slowly adopting a fighting stance and locked onto him like a cheetah.

It was a pure, undisguised fighting spirit and a sense of challenge.

Li Minghao took a deep breath, staring intently at Daofeng's tall and indifferent back, and said in a deep voice.

"Blade, I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Today, let's settle this once and for all, and... let's decide who is the better fighter."

His words carried a resolute determination, as if he had nothing to lose.

Blade slowly turned around, his cold face still expressionless, as if he had only heard a casual greeting.

He sized up Li Minghao, whose fighting spirit was boiling, his eyes calm and unwavering.

"If you want to fight, I'm happy to oblige." Blade's voice remained calm.

"but not now."

He pointed in a certain direction, which was roughly the location of the Emperor's Club.

"I have more important matters to attend to, which concern the safety of the young master and the stability of the group."

He looked at Li Minghao, his tone carrying an undeniable sense of control.

"Since you want a duel, then wait until I've finished my business. I won't keep you waiting too long."

After saying that, Blade ignored Li Minghao, who was standing at attention and ready for battle, turned around and continued walking away in the direction he was originally going, as if the incident had never happened.

Li Minghao stood there, watching Daofeng's unguarded yet seemingly invincible back. His clenched fists slowly loosened, but in the end, he did not make a move.

He knew Blade was right; now was not the time.

But the flames of war burning in his eyes did not die out; instead, they intensified.

"Ok, I will wait for you!"

Li Minghao spoke softly to Daofeng's retreating figure, as if making a vow.

……

In order to find the real culprit as soon as possible and clear her name, Qiu Qinxiang used all the resources she could mobilize.

The orders were issued layer by layer, and thousands of disciples from all walks of life under the Anbang Group were mobilized, spreading like an invisible net to every corner of Fuzhou.

Through various channels, both overt and covert, they searched for any clues related to tonight's parking lot assassination.

Such a large-scale and high-profile operation could not possibly be completely kept secret from the other faction.

Mu Linshan soon received word of the news.

She sat by the floor-to-ceiling window in her office, listening to her subordinates' reports, her slender fingers lightly tapping the table.

"Qiu Qinxiang mobilized all her manpower to find the assassin who killed Qin Luo?"

A hint of doubt and wariness flashed in Mu Linshan's beautiful eyes.

"Is she in such a hurry to clear her name? Or... is she really not the murderer, and she's crying wolf? Or... is there someone else who is the murderer, and she feels threatened?"

She immediately gave the order.

"Have our people keep an eye out and find out, but don't act rashly. I need to know who is so eager to take Qin Luo's life."

As night deepened, Mu Linshan's detached villa in the west of the city was brightly lit but felt somewhat deserted.

Unlike Qiu Qinxiang, who preferred a large entourage and extravagant lifestyle, Mu Linshan's residence was simple and modern. She had only two servants in the house, one for cleaning and the other for cooking, while her bodyguards were stationed to patrol the perimeter of the villa.

She had just finished a call with her subordinates, learning about the unusual personnel changes at Qiu Qinxiang's place, and was currently pondering and weighing her options. Walking to the island counter in the open kitchen, she picked up a crystal-clear glass, intending to get some water.

Just as she turned around, she caught a glimpse of a figure on the living room sofa out of the corner of her eye!
Mu Linshan was startled, her hand trembled, and the glass almost slipped from her grasp! Despite her alertness, she hadn't noticed anyone sneaking in!
When she finally saw the figure on the sofa that seemed to blend into the shadows, she gasped in shock.

"Brother Blade?!"

Mu Linshan cried out, clutching her chest, clearly terrified.

"How...how did you get in? You didn't make a sound!"

Sitting on the sofa was none other than Blade, who had returned after leaving.

He was still dressed in black, his long hair, reminiscent of Chan Ho-nam, partially obscuring his face, revealing only a pair of eyes that appeared exceptionally sharp in the dim light, even carrying a hint of lingering murderous intent.

Daofeng is one year older than Mu Linshan. The two are both adopted son and daughter of Old Master Mu and grew up together. They nominally address each other as brother and sister.

However, Blade's personality is aloof and cold, while Mu Linshan is independent and strong-willed. Although the two care for each other, they don't communicate much.

Blade didn't answer her question about how he got in. His gaze, like a cold searchlight, was fixed on Mu Linshan's face. He cut straight to the point, his voice low and icy.

"The Crown Prince has been assassinated."

"what?!"

The initial shock on Mu Linshan's face was instantly replaced by even greater astonishment. She quickly walked to the sofa and asked urgently.

"Qin Luo?"
How is he? Is he alright?

However, Blade did not answer her question.

He simply stared intently at her with those eyes that seemed to see right through people, his gaze scrutinizing her, even carrying a hint of... doubt.

The atmosphere in the living room instantly became oppressive and tense.

Mu Linshan was an extremely intelligent person. She immediately connected the news she had just received about Qiu Qinxiang's large-scale search for the murderer with Daofeng's eyes and attitude at this moment, and a chilling guess came to her mind.

The urgency and worry on her face slowly faded, replaced by a coldness and hurt stemming from being misunderstood.

She straightened her back, meeting Daofeng's extremely imposing gaze, her tone tinged with mockery and disbelief.

"Blade, what do you mean by looking at me like that? Qiu Qinxiang is frantically searching for someone, trying to find the murderer to clear her name, right? And you... you suddenly appeared here, telling me that the Crown Prince was assassinated, but you won't answer any questions about his condition... Are you suspecting me? Suspecting that I sent someone to kill Qin Luo?!"

Her words came out like a machine gun, filled with anger and heartache at being doubted by those close to her.

Blade remained silent, his cold eyes fixed on her without blinking.

His silence itself is an answer.

Seeing him like this, the string of "trust" in Mu Linshan's heart seemed to snap suddenly! An indescribable sadness and grievance instantly overwhelmed her!
She has always regarded Blade as her own brother! Although the two have very different personalities and do not communicate much, she has never forgotten that when she was bullied as a child, it was the taciturn Blade who stood in front of her.

When she was sick with a fever, Daofeng stayed up all night guarding outside her door; every time she achieved something, although Daofeng never praised her, she could always see a faint trace of satisfaction in his eyes...

In her heart, Blade was the closest and most reliable person she could rely on in this world, apart from her biological parents, whose identities had become blurred, and her deceased adoptive father!

But now... just for Qin Luo, whom he's only known for a short time and who might even threaten the stability of the Anbang Group, Daofeng actually suspects her, suspects her of doing something as despicable as assassination?!

After a long, suffocating silence, Blade finally spoke, his voice dry and low, uttering only one word.

"meeting."

A single, simple word, yet it was like a red-hot dagger, stabbing fiercely into Mu Linshan's heart!
He will... If it turns out she really did it, he'll take action against her...

Mu Linshan staggered back a step, her face turning deathly pale. She looked at Daofeng, her eyes filled with extreme sadness, disappointment, and disbelief.

"Hehe...hehe..."

She let out a few bitter, cold laughs, her voice trembling. (End of Chapter)