I am a female swordsman.

"I didn't! You fell down on your own!" Ophelia quickly retorted. If this little girl gained the upper hand, Huang Quan, who was quick and efficient in handling matters, might side with her. Ophelia was not willing to suffer a loss.

Seeing that a new round of noise was about to begin, Huang Quan finally spoke.

"Quiet..." Huang Quan's gaze shifted from Alizee to Ophelia, her eyes suddenly narrowing. "...Give me that thing."

What Ophelia was holding was a jewelry box covered in a layer of dust.

Chapter Forty-Eight Something's Wrong

Midis's personal belongings.

Out of respect, Huang Quan, who never forgot his identity, often maintained an attitude of not looking at his aunt's personal belongings.

Of course, the two little ones weren't so restrained.

Or perhaps their concept of privacy hadn't fully formed yet. Huang Quan vaguely remembered that the jewelry box, covered in a thin layer of dust, was something Midis had placed under the television—an object that gave her an indescribable sense of familiarity upon first glimpse. And now, with the jewelry box in Ophelia's hands, Huang Quan's sense of familiarity was awakened once more.

"Give me."

With an order that could not be disobeyed, Huang Quan's expression became extremely serious without her realizing it. The spacious and bright hall seemed to be shrinking and narrowing rapidly under the influence of her aura, while Huang Quan, who was pulling the surrounding environment, was constantly magnified. In Ophelia's view, Huang Quan seemed to have transformed into some kind of monster that was beyond ordinary humans in an instant!

"Well……!"

Startled, Ophelia obediently handed over the jewelry box.

It was a very light box, probably made of wood, and hadn't been opened in a long time. As soon as Huang Quan held it in his hands, it was as if he was guided by something, and his fingers naturally rested on the clasp.

Snapped!

Under the curious yet awe-inspiring gazes of Alizee and Ophelia, Huang Quan's initial movement of opening the jewelry box abruptly changed to closing the lid. She had snapped out of her daze, breaking free from the call of the same power, and even without opening the box, Huang Quan knew what Midis had placed inside.

Power Transfer Bracelet!

That shouldn't be the case. If the female swordsman removes the power transfer bracelet, she'll either die or become a twisted and hideous monster due to uncontrolled energy transfer...

"Huang Quan, I think you don't look too well..." Alizee's crisp voice drew Huang Quan's attention back. She tugged at Huang Quan's trouser leg, somewhat frightened.

This kind of underworld is terrifying!

This was nothing like the Huang Quan who would usually sit quietly reading; instead, it was as if some non-human being, hidden within a humanoid body, was about to burst forth! Children are naturally perceptive, and Alizee's perception surpassed that of ordinary people, thus allowing her to detect the lingering aura of an evil god on Huang Quan…

"It's okay, I'm fine."

Huang Quan gently patted Alizee's head, quickly suppressing her terrifying aura and reverting to her usual aloof demeanor, though her hand remained clutching the jewelry box. In that pristine crimson depths, Alizee's small figure was reflected, making her all the more unsettling. And this scene was witnessed by Ophelia.

………………

Socializing is an indispensable part of the workplace, and those in clerical positions naturally have even more to do.

Socializing with a devilish boss is even more troublesome...

Mitis drank a bit too much today. That devilish supervisor Natalia somehow found out that she had embarrassed herself by twisting her waist the other day, and used extremely sarcastic words to mock her marriage proposal to a monster.

This all stems from that incident of twisting his back.

After all, she wasn't a young girl anymore; with age, her body had to face reality. Because of her twisted back, her gait to and from get off work was inevitably a bit awkward, and some of her movements resembled a zombie's trembling. Because of this, Midis was proposed to by a zombie, which became one of the darkest chapters of her life that she found difficult to face.

Instead of being proposed to by a man, she was proposed to by a zombie.

Any single woman in her late twenties or early thirties would be bothered by this!

And Natalia, that devil, just had to reopen Mitis's old wounds, which directly led to Mitis consuming too much alcohol at the social event that day, resulting in a chaotic state of slurred speech, incoherent ramblings, and strange movements. In the end, it was the company's newcomer, René, who took the drunken Mitis back to her apartment.

"Thank you so much."

Standing at the door, Huang Quan's expressionless face brought endless pressure to Rennie!

This younger version of Midis, or more accurately, Midis's niece, gave Reni the feeling of a half-sleeping beast constantly devouring light and life. The scarlet, clear pupils, when focusing their gaze, always caused a stinging sensation on Reni's skin—she was practically a monster in human skin!

"Not at all, not at all, Senior Midis has been very kind to me..." Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and Reni managed a smile. She suddenly realized that her legs were trembling, and no amount of effort could suppress the instinctive trembling in the face of danger!

"Would you like to come in and sit down?"

"No, no! I have something to do!"

Renee's refusal was so strong and her expression so sincere that it was hard to doubt whether she really had something on her mind. Only after Huang Quan closed the door, and after relieving some of the mental pressure, did Renee hurriedly pat her cheeks hard.

What kind of monster is it?

Recalling the tremor he felt when facing Midis's niece, Renee felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his throat.

Senior Mitis mentioned that she should have two more children at home, but just now…

Recalling the unnatural darkness in the Midis apartment and the fact that she hadn't heard any of the lively, cheerful sounds typical of children, Renee shuddered inexplicably! The night breeze was cool enough to be considered refreshing, but the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became!

So, what is the current situation between Huang Quan, who instills fear in others upon their first meeting, and Yu Zong, who is drunk?

The scene shifts to the Sword Sect room.

"Hehehe, little girl...you're really pretty...hiccup! Hehe, how about having a drink with me? Look how big you are, you don't need to use it to hold wine...to hold wine, well, that's such a waste!!"

Slumped on the sofa, slapping her thighs violently, the drunken Midis's dazed gaze swept across the beautiful scenery before her. Because he had to take care of her, Huang Quan, dressed in loose loungewear, had to bend over in front of her. This bending over was tantamount to leaving her front door wide open, revealing her snow-white, deep cleavage completely unguarded before Midis.

Despite his blatant groping of his own niece, Midis showed no shame whatsoever, and instead brazenly tried to reach out and touch her several times to test her feel.

It's so big, hehe, it might be very soft!

Of course, Huang Quan easily brushed aside the drunkard's attempt to take advantage of him.

Taking off his coat and unbuttoning his shirt, Huang Quan used a hot towel to wipe away the sweat from Aunt Mitis's body. Huang Quan took meticulous care of Mitis, and throughout the process, his expression was remarkably calm without a trace of impatience. He seemed more like an elder than Mitis, radiating a captivating sense of tolerance.

Gradually, even in his confused state, Midis realized that something was wrong.

Chapter Forty-Nine [Sword Sect]

If I were to return at this time normally, I would hear Alizee and Ophelia making a ruckus, along with the sound of a television program playing.

And of course, there's also the greeting from the underworld.

As the nominal head of the household, Mitis enjoyed the brief revelry after get off work, but Huang Quan, who actually controlled the finances and household affairs, was the true head of the family. Mitis, half-drunk and in a daze, had mentally prepared himself for a scolding from his niece, but...

abnormal!!

Midis sobered up a bit instantly, and the unusual occurrences at home made her inexplicably nervous.

"Little, Little Yellow Springs... Where are Alizee and Ophelia?"

Huang Quan, standing before her, appeared perfectly normal. Under the bright lights, her expression remained as serious and earnest as ever, her beautiful pupils like multi-layered rubies, reflecting a captivating iridescent light. Her hand, which was wiping Midis's body, paused slightly upon hearing this, stopping precisely at the base of Midis's ear.

The warmth of her palms reddened Midis's snow-white neck.

This made her face, which was already flushed from being drunk, seem even redder. The drunkenness in Midis's eyes disappeared, and a look of surprise and doubt gradually rose up!

The Yellow Springs felt so unfamiliar to her!

"They're tired from playing and going to sleep." Huang Quan's gaze shifted slightly, then met Mitis's uneasy eyes. Sleeping after playing was indeed a suitable reason for children Alizee and her friends' age, but something felt off to Mitis, who could only chuckle awkwardly and close her eyes.

Hopefully, she's overthinking it.

Thinking this, Midis subtly raised the corner of her eye slightly, peering through a tiny slit at the direction the sofa faced the television.

She still remembered the moment she made the decision to become an ordinary person, the bracelet she removed with the help of a great power, and stored it in the cabinet under the television. So many years have passed, and as an ordinary office worker, Mitis had almost forgotten about it, but today, in a strange sense of unease, she remembered the bracelet.

Go and get it directly? Now it seems that this move is not wise.

Midis's mind raced, her face showing a satisfied enjoyment of being cared for by Huang Quan. Everything seemed normal, and Midis's body completely relaxed.

"Cough, cough, cough!!"

Suddenly, Midis frowned and coughed incessantly. Her muffled voice and uncomfortable expression indicated that she was parched.

Huang Quan was helping Midis change her shirt when she suddenly saw her aunt looking so unwell. She immediately put down what she was doing, grabbed a cup, and headed to the kitchen. Boiled water at home is usually kept in the kettle in the kitchen; anyone who needs it can get it themselves. Huang Quan makes sure the kettle is always full and at the right temperature.

This has been the case ever since she moved into the apartment; Huang Quan prefers plain water to beverages.

The moment Huang Quan stepped into the kitchen!

Midis, who had been tipsy, suddenly opened her eyes, showing no signs of confusion. She first glanced at Alizee and Ophelia's room, then quickly looked towards the kitchen to confirm that Huang Quan had started pouring hot water. Then, with an agility beyond her years, she darted to the television.

He opened the cabinet, reached inside, and the whole process was as smooth as an uninvited thief!

The next moment, Mitis's face turned deathly pale!

I've missed!

The spot where the power-transferring bracelet should have been was completely empty. Midis, somewhat unconvinced, lowered her head and scanned the area, but there was indeed nothing there. Not even a trace of the jewelry box, let alone its shadow!

It's okay, she still has a way to lock the bracelet...

Midis clapped her hands, stood up, and turned around, but her movement stopped abruptly halfway through! Her niece, who should have been in the kitchen holding a cup of hot water, was staring at the perfectly sober Midis with a strange look, just like a busy wife who had caught her cheating husband!

But in Midis's eyes, his niece, standing against the light, carried an invisible, terrifying magic, as if she were not a human being, but something else entirely!

Now, that thing is staring at me.

"Aunt Midis, you are really worrying..." Huang Quan was unaware of the pressure his life form, which had changed over time, would create for ordinary people. Whether it was the remnants of an indescribable existence or the astonishing breakthrough and shaping of his sword intent, even if it was just a part that was unintentionally leaked out, it could be considered extremely toxic to ordinary people!

"The Underworld".

Midis forced a smile. She was really getting old; she hadn't even noticed when her niece had finished pouring water and gone back to the living room.

Huang Quan gently put the cup down.

Her movements were gentle and natural, pleasing to the eye. As if deliberately showing off, Midis noticed the bracelet on the back of Huang Quan's left hand, which was revealed as she moved. The gemstone set in the center of the bracelet emitted a cool, bright blue color, and the surging power it contained was tightly bound.

The Power Transfer Bracelet is both a limiter and a source of power.

“I think you’re looking for this.” Noticing Midis’s gaze, Huang Quan flipped his right hand and, as if by magic, held a wooden box in his palm.

Jewelry box.

The contents inside were undoubtedly the power transfer bracelet that originally belonged to Midis of the Sword Sect, but it was now under Huang Quan's control. And so, it was openly and directly displayed.

At least no one with a sound mind would think that Mitis could use violence to snatch the jewelry box back from Huang Quan. However, Huang Quan herself had reservations about this. If Mitis was the hypothetical enemy, and most of their power came from the same system as the Sword Master, she would be completely outmatched by Mitis.

"Yes."

Midis reached out and grabbed her collar, tugged at it twice, and when she realized her intentions had been discovered, she calmed down.

Mitis, who presented herself as an ordinary office worker, finally became serious. Huang Quan gave her a feeling of extreme danger, to the point that their supposed aunt-niece relationship couldn't mask that danger. Mitis didn't show any unusual changes, yet she sent chills down Huang Quan's spine!

It was only slightly less dangerous than the sense of danger that Liang Yue and Sordros unintentionally gave off!

Despite being an ordinary person in every way, Midis placed his right hand on his empty waist. There was no surge of energy, no sword intent, just a casual movement, yet Midis made Huang Quan feel a needle-like danger!