The middle-aged man spoke with a face full of regret.
The sadness of the fox at the death of the rabbit, a reflection on the fate of its kind.
Upon hearing such things, it's inevitable to empathize.
Even Chu Qing was somewhat shocked upon hearing this:
"It's incredibly insane! But what does it have to do with the current situation?"
"That's the coincidence of things."
The middle-aged man said, hugging himself:
"That young man across the way is quite extraordinary; he is the Young Hall Master of our Celestial Dance City's Luoyu Hall.
"Their family's business is particularly large.
"Many towns around have their establishments.
"Even in this Ten-mile Town... It happened right when that girl died, Young Master Tang was in Ten-mile Town.
"No one knows how, but Ergou insisted that Young Master Tang was the one who killed his fiancée, and tried desperately to kill him.
"Young Master Tang found it difficult to defend himself but pitied his circumstances; unwilling to hold it against him, he quickly returned to Celestial Dance City after finishing his business in Ten-mile Town.
"Unexpectedly, Ergou followed all the way to Celestial Dance City.
"This matter even alerted the City Lord's Mansion, as the City Lord personally investigated but got no results.
"He kept causing trouble at Luoyu Hall's entrance time after time, getting caught many times by Luoyu Hall's people, yet each time Young Master Tang released him.
"Later, Luoyu Hall stopped letting him stay at the entrance, drove him away whenever they saw him... but he always found a chance to assassinate, this month alone for the third time."
The middle-aged man spoke like a waterfall, counting it all as if it were precious.
Evidently, this matter was no longer fresh news in Celestial Dance City.
Chu Qing showed a 'eye-opening' look on his face, speaking:
"This Young Master Tang truly is a good person."
"Isn't he?"
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man spoke a few more words with Chu Qing, just as Tang Xi had already left with his people, leaving Ergou discarded on the roadside.
The commotion ended, and the crowd quickly dispersed.
Ergou sat dazed by the roadside before finally carrying his knife into a nearby alley.
He staggered as he walked, looking lost and broken.
Muttering to himself repeatedly, saying things like 'I'm sorry to you' and 'I'm so useless'.
Suddenly, his eyes flashed blood-red.
He flipped the knife, intending to plunge it into his own throat.
Hidden in the shadows, Chu Qing's heart skipped a beat; he followed Ergou due to having some concerns about Tang Xi, suspecting something was off with the man, hoping to observe and maybe discover something.
Moreover, given Ergou's situation, it might lead to a business opportunity.
Unexpectedly, this man was so resolute, attempting suicide without hesitation.
He was about to intervene, but a sudden whistle pierced the air.
A Flying Stone soared through the air, striking the short knife from Ergou's hand with a snap.
Chu Qing squinted slightly, suppressing his own aura, remaining motionless as a shadow figure sped like a ghost from the end of the alleyway.
Their silhouette flickered, each illumination moved them several feet forward.
In a blink, the figure was in front of Ergou, revealing Tang Xi!
Seeing Tang Xi, Ergou's eyes turned bloodshot:
"Scoundrel!"
Tang Xi grinned:
"Seeing you so lively, I'm relieved.
"But, were you just trying to kill yourself earlier?
"You aren't feeling completely hopeless, are you?"
Ergou's eyes glowed with a crimson light, reversing the short knife in his grip and fiercely stabbing towards Tang Xi.
Yet, just as the blade reached close, Tang Xi casually swept his hand, sending the short knife flying away.
Following with a kick, Ergou was sent flying, crashing hard against the wall, sliding down as blood flowed from his mouth.
Earlier, Xin Youhen knocked him down with a kick, leaving him between life and death; he was still pale-faced outside the clinic.
But now, he moved swiftly, speaking with full energy, without a trace of weakness?
"Actually, your despair is understandable.
"After all, the one who killed your fiancée is right in front of you, yet no one would believe you no matter who you tell.
"Did you hear what they said today?
"Young Master of the Hall is such a good person... if it were anyone else, Ergou would have died countless times over.
"Hahaha, look, isn't this amusing?"
Tang Xi stepped closer, his foot on Ergou's shoulder:
"I personally killed her, yet no one would believe you.
"My Luoyu Hall is vast and influential; even the City Lord's Mansion can't do anything without evidence.
"What should you do?
"I'm desperate for you... But, if you intend to die, that's your mistake.
"I love watching you suffer in despair. If you die, how bored I would be."
As he spoke, he lifted his foot from Ergou, turning around with a smirk:
"Each time I see you, I somewhat reminisce.
"That little girl was so adorable.
"Crying with dainty tears from fright, it was heart-wrenching.
"But she resisted too much... I had no choice but to ruthlessly cut her arm, but don't worry, I quickly applied the finest golden sore medicine.
"Later, she couldn't push me away but still tried to run.
"So I cut her leg as well; after that, she couldn't run... Unfortunately, she seemed numb later, silent no matter how much I tortured her, like a dead pig, and I grew tired quickly.
"You know, I strangled her to death, poor thing still calling for her Ergou brother before dying."
"Ah!!!"
These words pierced Ergou's soul like Poison Needles, driving him into furious madness.
His face's veins bulged, flowing with what seemed to be black blood within.
Tang Xi abruptly turned and looked at the frenzied Ergou before him, his eyes alight with joy:
"Almost there... almost there..."
Meanwhile, watching from the rooftops and eaves, Chu Qing's pupils slightly contracted:
"This is..."
Just then, as if he had spent all his strength, Ergou suddenly rolled his eyes and fainted.
Tang Xi's joy disappeared instantly, coldly snorting:
"Useless thing..."
Afterward, he flicked his sleeve and unexpectedly turned to leave.
Chu Qing furrowed his brow, lost in thought.
The whole alley returned to silence...
Chu Qing carefully examined the surroundings, ensuring no one was around before slowly approaching Ergou.
He reached out and opened his shirt front, revealing a tangled web of black blood lines encircling his heart, now slowly fading.
Chu Qing's expression turned cold:
"So it is!"
He pondered for a moment, refraining from touching Ergou, instead leaping back onto the rooftops, quietly waiting.
The sky gradually darkened, and in the evening, a sudden thunderstorm broke over the clear sky, pouring rain down in torrents.
This roused the unconscious Ergou, slowly opening his eyes.
He looked around in confusion, regained his memory, and then got up, his face full of gloom.
Picking up the dropped short knife, he walked silently into the alley.
But just as he took a few steps, he suddenly heard a voice from above:
"I can help you kill him."