"You goddamn piece of trash, who the hell do you think you are?!" someone in the hall suddenly roared.

Immediately, the crowd surged forward and surrounded Luo Xiu. More than a dozen handguns were pointed at him!

BANG!

A gunshot rang out as someone fired directly at Luo Xiu. But in that same instant, Luo Xiu tilted his head slightly, deftly avoiding the bullet that whizzed past his ear.

He slowly turned to look at the young man in the suit who had just shot at him from behind. "This thing looks pretty impressive on TV," he said with a faint smile. "I didn't expect it to be so slow in reality."

At the head of the table, Tao Laosi's eyes were cold as he gave a decisive order. "What are you all standing around for? Kill him for me now!"

In this day and age, there's nothing a bullet can't solve. If one isn't enough, then use another! Aside from Martial Artists who have reached the Vajra Realm, no one can withstand a bullet with their Physical Body! I refuse to believe Luo Xiu is a powerhouse of that level!

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG...

As Tao Laosi gave the order, a succession of gunshots tore through the thick night.

Luo Xiu remained unfazed. His figure flickered and vanished from the spot as if he had evaporated. Instantly, the hall filled with a flurry of afterimages that dazzled the eye.

Tao Laosi's eyes flickered with murderous intent as he scanned the surroundings, desperately searching for Luo Xiu's figure. The next moment, however, he felt a cold object slide slowly and steadily across his neck. His expression shifted, and his body went rigid, not daring to move a muscle.

Luo Xiu had appeared behind him, unnoticed, a switchblade he had filched from somewhere now pressed against his throat.

Seeing Tao Laosi captured, the experts from the two districts in the hall immediately halted.

"Kid, let go of the boss!"

"What kind of move is that? You're despicable and shameless, with no martial honor!"

"If you've got any guts, let him go and come after us!"

"..."

The men were filled with righteous indignation, hurling curses as if Luo Xiu were the shameless one, not them.

But Luo Xiu couldn't be bothered with such trash. With two quick punches, he knocked both leaders, Xiang Laoer and Tao Laosi, to the ground. Planting a foot on Tao Laosi's back, Luo Xiu looked down at him and said coolly, "I'll say it again... I want the Three Gold Silkworm Jade Dew and the Tear-condensed Red Flower."

"Okay, okay, okay... Young brother, let's talk this over," Tao Laosi immediately relented, hastily taking a string of beads from his wrist and handing it to Luo Xiu. "This is the Tear-condensed Red Flower you wanted! Please, take it!"

He had struggled his entire life and barely managed to reach his old age. He cherished his life so greatly precisely because he had crawled through piles of corpses and seen too much death. He just wanted to enjoy what little time he had left. Although the Tear-condensed Red Flower was a rare treasure that could extend one's life and strengthen the body, it wasn't more important than his own life.

Luo Xiu took the string of beads, confirming with a single glance that it was what he was looking for.

Strictly speaking, the so-called Tear-condensed Red Flower wasn't a plant but a plant's secretion. A Ghost Spring Flower must bloom in a special environment for fifty years before it turns red. Only then does it begin to secrete dew, which takes another hundred years to crystallize into an eyeball-sized gem. That crystal is the Tear-condensed Red Flower. Furthermore, a complete one can only form if it avoids being eaten by insects and small animals. One could only imagine how rare it was.

Luo Xiu then looked at Xiang Laoer, his gaze questioning.

Xiang Laoer gritted his teeth, reached into his collar, and pulled out a pendant. It was a delicate little glass vial containing several golden silkworms suspended in liquid—the Three Gold Silkworm Jade Dew that Luo Xiu wanted.

Luo Xiu snatched it away without a shred of courtesy. "It's a tragic waste for people like you to have something so precious."

Xiang Laoer took a deep breath and asked, "Luo Xiu, you have the items now. What else do you want?"

Luo Xiu secured the two treasures. "One thing at a time," he said. "Now we need to settle the score for you kidnapping Lin Xiyue."

He smiled. "I'm an impatient man. I prefer to settle all debts, whether of gratitude or revenge, on the same day. I try not to let things drag on overnight."

Xiang Laoer exclaimed angrily, "Don't push your luck!"

Luo Xiu sent him flying with a kick, then his figure flickered and vanished from the spot. The next moment, piercing screams filled the hall.

Time ticked by. About ten minutes later, Luo Xiu was kneeling on the ground, gasping for air, his body drenched in sweat with clear droplets hanging from the tip of his nose. All around him, everyone had fallen and was howling in pain.

His clothes were almost soaked red with blood, none of it his own.

After a moment's rest, he took a deep breath and slowly pushed himself to his feet, one hand on his knee.

If I hadn't expended so much energy last night, leaving my body weakened... these worthless small fry wouldn't have been able to tire me out this much.

He walked unhurriedly toward the two Dragon Head leaders, who were now sitting on the floor. Pale and panic-stricken, they scrambled backward.

Suddenly, a fragrant scent wafted toward Luo Xiu. Hu Li, who had been hiding in the shadows and biding her time, appeared before him. A strange smile graced her beautiful face, and her enchanting purple eyes emitted a faint glow.

Seeing this, both Xiang Laoer and Tao Laosi sighed in relief. Very few could resist Hu Li's charm technique. Once caught, a person was entirely at her mercy.

A smile spread across Tao Laosi's face. "It seems my Fox Spirit is—"

SLAP!

However, before he could finish, the crisp sound of a slap snapped him back to reality. In front of them, Luo Xiu had struck Hu Li across the face, sending her staggering sideways to the ground.

"What kind of garbage charm technique is this? How dare you embarrass yourself with it."

Luo Xiu shot Hu Li an indifferent glance, then walked over to stand before the two Dragon Head leaders. When it came to charm techniques, only someone with Su Shenyun's Innate Allure Bone could possibly affect Luo Xiu.

Meanwhile, Hu Li sat dazedly on the floor, clutching her now-swollen cheek. She stared at Luo Xiu, not daring to utter a sound. That single slap had utterly shattered her pride and confidence.

「...」

Luo Xiu looked down at the two Dragon Head leaders. "Slaughtering all of you wouldn't be very realistic," he said coolly. "To be honest, in all my life, tonight was the first time I've ever killed anyone.

"Consider this a warning. If you dare to touch anyone close to me again, I won't mind being 'merciful' and sending your entire families to the Western Heaven for a reunion.

"If you have an issue or want revenge, come directly after me.

"Understood?"

"Understood… understood." The two leaders, dripping with cold sweat, nodded blankly.

"Good." Luo Xiu turned and left, quickly vanishing into the night.

「...」

「Late at night.」

Luo Xiu returned to Sea City Riviera. As soon as he entered his room, he found a woman lying on his bed. She was dressed in a thin, incredibly sexy nightgown and was playing on her phone.

"Lin Xiyue?" Luo Xiu's eyes widened. "What are you doing in my room?"

Lin Xiyue, however, looked completely calm. She slowly sat up, her posture elegant and captivating.

"You told me to stay here. Where else would I sleep if not in your room?"

Luo Xiu rubbed his nose, lamenting inwardly. This woman definitely isn't going to let me off the hook tonight.

Just as he was about to speak, Lin Xiyue suddenly ran over and grabbed his hand.

"Luo Xiu, what happened to you?!"

"Why do you have so much blood on you?"

"..."

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