Night.

As Luo Xiu climbed over the courtyard wall of the Xieerte Hotel, he heard faint, chaotic sounds in the distance.

The roar of sports car engines.

The laughter of men.

The startled cries of women.

Zhou Jingong, following behind Luo Xiu, said, "Elder Luo, the very top floor of the hotel is Duan Feibai's private domain. Many of the women he takes a liking to are brought to that floor."

Luo Xiu nodded slightly and then strode forward brazenly. However, they had only taken a few steps before they were spotted by tall, sturdy bodyguards in suits.

Luo Xiu said, "Old man, I'll leave these small fry to you. I'm going straight to find Xiao Li."

Zhou Jingong smiled nonchalantly. "A trifle."

Before long, Luo Xiu reached the top floor of the hotel. He hadn't even started searching when he heard Sun Li's furious curses. He followed the sound to a room and kicked open the closed door, just in time to witness a scene that made his fury erupt in an instant!

...

"Luo Xiu?"

At the bedside, Duan Feibai pulled up his trousers and tightened his belt, his eyes dark as he stared at Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu's face was expressionless, but his eyes radiated a bone-chilling killing intent.

"I didn't come looking for trouble before, for your mother's sake."

"Heh heh heh..."

Hearing this, Duan Feibai burst out laughing. He walked over, pulled a handgun from under the pillow, pointed it at Luo Xiu, and mocked, "For my mom's sake? Who the hell do you think you are? I don't need you to give me face!"

Luo Xiu started walking toward him and said flatly, "You have two choices: either you die, or you die."

"Which will it be?"

"Don't come any closer!" Duan Feibai suddenly roared, decisively aiming the gun at Sun Li on the bed. He knew all too well that for a Martial Artist like Luo Xiu, a gun was no threat at all. But Sun Li was different.

"Are you threatening me?" Luo Xiu asked.

Duan Feibai watched him coldly. "You can try me and see if I dare."

Luo Xiu's steps never faltered. "You're not qualified."

The next moment, as if he had teleported, he appeared in front of Duan Feibai. He grabbed the gun and pressed his thumb against the muzzle.

Duan Feibai's heart pounded in shock. He tried to retreat, but Luo Xiu's hand shot out and seized him by the hair. Without another word, Luo Xiu dragged him forward and gave him a brutal beating.

A few minutes later, Luo Xiu looked indifferently at Duan Feibai, who lay in a pool of blood. He then turned his gaze to Sun Li, who was semi-conscious on the bed but still struggling.

"Xiao Li, how are you?" Luo Xiu went to help her up.

Sun Li, however, threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest, biting and nipping at him as if she'd lost all control.

"Xiu, I feel so awful..."

"It's a good thing you're here. Please, can you help me?"

"I don't know what kind of drug this is, but I really can't take it anymore."

Without a word, Luo Xiu placed a hand on her back and silently circulated the Qihuang Technique, channeling a sliver of its medicinal energy into her body.

After a short while, Sun Li returned to normal. Her body felt completely at ease, as if nothing had ever happened. She looked down at her torn dress and stockings, her cheeks flushed red as she lowered her head, too embarrassed to look at Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu knelt in front of her, observing her carefully. "Feeling better now?" he asked gently.

"Mm."

Luo Xiu smiled. "That's good."

Suddenly, Sun Li grabbed his hand tightly, her voice choked with tears. "Xiu, you were just in time... I wasn't violated. I didn't betray you."

Luo Xiu stroked her head, then took off his jacket and draped it over her. "What are you saying... Alright, let's go."

But Sun Li was dead serious. She stared at him and said, "I've set my heart on you for this life. I will only ever be your woman! If anyone else had touched me, I would have..."

Luo Xiu hastily changed the subject. "Your aunt is injured, and you need to take care of her. We shouldn't waste any more time."

"Ah?" Hearing this, Sun Li grew anxious. "How did my aunt get injured?!"

"It's nothing serious. We'll talk about it when we get back."

"Alright then. But Xiu, you're really so silly."

Luo Xiu was bewildered. "I came all this way to save you. How am I silly?"

Sun Li looked down and said softly, "When I asked for your help just now, that wasn't how I meant for you to help. Don't you get it?"

"Hmph, you're such a blockhead. You had such a good opportunity, and you didn't even make a move on me. Stop pretending to be such a gentleman."

Luo Xiu was speechless.

What on earth was this girl thinking about all day?

Sun Li glanced at Duan Feibai, who was still convulsing and vomiting blood on the floor. She pursed her lips and asked, "What about him?"

Luo Xiu sighed softly. "I was still too soft-hearted. I wanted to kill him, but then I thought of Su Hongli and decided against it."

Sun Li rolled her eyes, her tone sour. "So, I see *someone* has a thing going on with Su Hongli, too."

Luo Xiu pretended not to hear her. "He's a cripple now. He'll probably never be able to touch a woman again and will be bedridden for the rest of his life."

Sun Li grew worried. "Then how is that any different from killing him? The Duan Family will definitely come after you for revenge."

But Luo Xiu just laughed. "There's no need for them to come looking for me. As it happens, I'm on my way to the Duan Family estate right now."

"Ah? Why are you going to the Duan Family?"

"To settle things once and for all, to avoid trouble later," Luo Xiu said. "You know I don't have much time left, so I can't waste it on them. It's better to deal with this now and get it over with, so they can't seek revenge on you all in the future."

Hearing this, Sun Li's eyes grew moist. "Xiu, please don't talk like that. You're going to get better."

Luo Xiu gave a carefree smile. "I'm already used to it. But for now, only your aunt, you, Qian Qing, and Xiao Xue know about this. Don't tell anyone else."

"Mm."

「...」

After leaving the Xieerte Hotel, Sun Li took a taxi back to Feiyun Villa to find her aunt. Luo Xiu and Zhou Jingong, on the other hand, took Duan Feibai to the Duan Family.

「...」

Duan Family's Grand Manor.

In the luxurious living room, Duan Chunfeng was stunned when he saw his son, Duan Feibai, covered in blood and utterly crippled.

Overwhelming rage immediately followed.

He never imagined that not only would Luo Xiu cripple his son, but he would also dare to bring him directly to the Duan Family's doorstep! How could such a brazen person exist in this world?

Luo Xiu, acting as if he owned the place, walked over to a sofa and sat down, crossing his legs. Zhou Jingong stood respectfully behind him.

Into the silence, Luo Xiu asked, "So you're Duan Chunfeng, the richest man in Henghai?"

Duan Chunfeng glared at Luo Xiu with a cold, hard gaze but said nothing.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps filled the air. One figure after another rushed into the main hall, surrounding Luo Xiu and Zhou Jingong.

Luo Xiu seemed not to notice them. He poured himself some tea and continued, "I've come to see Family Head Duan tonight for two reasons."

Hearing this, Duan Chunfeng laughed with rage, his voice vicious. "But right now, there's only one thing I want to do to you... and that is to hack you to pieces!"

Luo Xiu continued as if he hadn't heard a word. "First, I'm here to take Su Hongli with me. Oh, right, that's your wife."

"Second, I'm here to plunge you into despair."

Duan Chunfeng looked at Luo Xiu as if he were an ant. "Do you have any idea who stands behind the Duan Family?" he sneered.

Luo Xiu smiled. "If you think this person is so powerful, feel free to say their name. Try to scare me."

Duan Chunfeng said gravely, "Her Majesty the Empress!"

Luo Xiu paused, then conceded, "She is indeed powerful. Incredibly so."

Duan Chunfeng watched Luo Xiu with utter disdain. "Go on, try and lay a finger on me. I dare you."

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