Zhao Qingqing was dead. She had died at the hands of her own father. Yes, Zhao Chengshan had personally strangled her.

After killing Zhao Qingqing, Zhao Chengshan collapsed to the ground, exhausted. He looked as wretched as a beaten dog, but his eyes were fixed on Lin Xiao, seeking approval like a dog waiting for its master to toss it a bone.

Lin Xiao's face remained expressionless. But he thought to himself that Su Qingning would be ecstatic to hear the news of Zhao Qingqing's death. The person who had tormented her had finally departed from this world.

"Mr. Lin, I... I killed my daughter. C-Can you spare me now?"

Lin Xiao laughed, a sinister sound that chilled the air.

"Spare you? That was the deal before Du Shaokun showed up!"

BOOM!

Zhao Chengshan stared at Lin Xiao, dumbfounded. He gazed fiercely at him, and suddenly, his eyes turned vicious.

"You bastard!" Zhao Chengshan bellowed. "I'll fight you to the death!"

Just as Lin Xiao was about to end the worthless trash's life, a commotion erupted at the villa's entrance. He glanced over and saw Xiao Shixiong striding in with a group of men in black, exuding murderous intent.

Upon seeing Xiao Shixiong, Zhao Chengshan froze for a moment. But then, the malice in his eyes quickly turned to fanaticism. Mustering strength from somewhere, he scrambled to his feet and threw himself before Xiao Shixiong, kowtowing so hard his head was like a pestle pounding garlic.

"King of the Southern Town, save me!" Zhao Chengshan screamed through his tears.

"What is the meaning of this?" Xiao Shixiong asked coldly.

Thinking he had grasped his last lifeline, Zhao Chengshan looked up, his eyes bloodshot. "King of the Southern Town, kill this damn beggar for me, please! If you do it, I'll give you the Zhao Corporation!"

Xiao Shixiong laughed. But as he laughed, his gaze turned incredibly icy. Without another word, he kicked Zhao Chengshan aside and strode toward Lin Xiao.

He bowed respectfully. "Master, I'm here to clean up."

"Master?"

Zhao Chengshan was utterly dumbstruck. A chill shot up from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. He shivered, staring at Xiao Shixiong in disbelief. This was the King of the Southern Town, a man of exalted status. Yet he was addressing a filthy beggar as 'Master' with such deference.

No matter how dense he was, Zhao Chengshan finally understood. Fear, a terror that emanated from his very bones, completely enveloped him. But then, he began to laugh, a sound both mournful and desperate. His laughter soon gave way to uncontrollable, despairing sobs.

Lin Xiao didn't spare him a single glance. He turned to Xiao Shixiong and said, "Alright. Since you're here, I'll leave this to you."

Xiao Shixiong nodded quickly. "Rest assured, Master. I'll handle it cleanly, just like before. I guarantee no one will ever know."

"No. People need to know."

Xiao Shixiong was taken aback. "Master, you mean... you want this news to spread?"

"That's right. Zhao Qingqing's bullying nearly drove my wife to a dead end. Drugging her with an aphrodisiac, especially, has left her in immense pain to this day. If she knows Zhao Qingqing is dead, I believe she'll finally find some release."

"I understand, Master. Don't worry, I'll make it all look like an accident, and I'll ensure your wife learns of the matter."

Lin Xiao nodded and was about to leave when Xiao Shixiong spoke again. "Master, Xue Jingdong is courting death. He's hired the Du Family to deal with you."

Lin Xiao's brow furrowed. "Isn't Xue Jingdong from Jinhai City more powerful than the Du Family? Why would he go to them?"

"Perhaps he thought that since the Du Family is from Jinling City, it would be more convenient for them to handle you. Master, should I have a word with the Du Family?"

Lin Xiao scoffed disdainfully. "There's no need. I have a deep-seated hatred with the Du Family as well. After all, I'm the one who killed Zhao Tieshan. The Du Family knows this. Even if you warn them, they might not dare to act openly, but they certainly won't let it go. Who knows what underhanded tricks they might try? If that's the case, we might as well let them come at me openly. If they dare to court death, then we won't hesitate to erase them from this world."

"Understood!" Xiao Shixiong said respectfully.

Lin Xiao waved a hand dismissively and turned to leave.

After leaving the Zhao Family's villa, he had just gotten into his car and was about to head back to the bar when the passenger door was suddenly yanked open. A woman in a white dress with her face masked got in.

The moment he saw her, Lin Xiao had the urge to drive straight into a wall. Who else could it be but Shen Jingzhe? She stared at him with cold, indifferent eyes.

"I have to say, you're like a ghost that just won't go away," Lin Xiao mocked her with a cold laugh.

Shen Jingzhe replied icily, "Don't worry. Once you're dead, I'll disappear."

Her bone-chilling voice made Lin Xiao shudder. "Hold on, Shen Jingzhe. We have no grudge against each other. Why are you so determined to kill me?"

"No comment."

"Damn it, Shen Jingzhe! Can't you just give me three months?"

"Impossible," Shen Jingzhe stated coldly.

Lin Xiao was speechless. Utterly speechless. This feeling of being hunted was infuriating, yet he was completely powerless against her.

"Damn it! Fine, go ahead and do it," Lin Xiao said, resigning himself to his fate. It wasn't that he wanted to, but he truly couldn't beat her.

"Very well. Come with me," Shen Jingzhe said coldly.

"Where?"

"South Mountain."

"Are you insane? What for?"

"It's simple. I've chosen a nice burial site for you."

Lin Xiao burst into laughter.

Shen Jingzhe coldly inquired, "Yesterday, when I attacked you, why was I repelled?"

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?"

As if she hadn't heard him, she pressed on, "Have you cultivated some similar technique?"

"No!"

"It doesn't matter if you admit it or not. You're going to die today," Shen Jingzhe said, her voice frosty.

"Alright then. In that case, don't blame me for what happens next."

Shen Jingzhe scoffed, her beautiful eyes looking down on him with contempt. Her expression seemed to say, "Go on. Show me."

Lin Xiao stopped wasting his breath.

After driving for more than an hour, they reached South Mountain. It was the highest peak in Jinling City, and from the summit, one had the feeling of looking down upon all other mountains.

"I have to admit, you picked a pretty good spot," Lin Xiao commented, looking down at Jinling City, which seemed to lie at his feet.

"Any last words?" Shen Jingzhe asked coldly.

"Damn it, what's the use of talking anymore? Just do it!" Lin Xiao cursed.

Shen Jingzhe seemed wary of Lin Xiao's strange ability and didn't attack immediately, though her cold gaze never left him.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xiao provoked her deliberately. "Getting cold feet? Afraid to make a move?"

His words successfully angered her. She snorted, and the Profound Energy within her Dantian began to churn wildly. But just as she was about to pounce, her vision suddenly went black, and she collapsed to the ground.

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