I'm not taking advantage of her!
Just as Chen Xiao was examining the details of the black silk—
"Bang——"
The Bee Woman lashed out in fury!Her punch was fierce, fast, and full of killing intent—
—but against Chen Xiao, it couldn't land.
He had already caught her wrist effortlessly with one hand.
"Killing must be paid with life—I'll kill you!"Her voice was low, trembling with hatred. She tried striking again,but Chen Xiao's hand clamped down around her throat, lifting her clean off the ground.
"Bee Woman, do you think…""Do you think I don't dare kill you?""Go ask around—do the three great families still exist in the capital?"
Bee Woman struggled desperately, pounding on his arm, but Chen Xiao stood unmoving, like a statue.
Her despair deepened…
Just as her eyes rolled back and her vision darkened, Chen Xiao finally let go.Hands in his pockets, he looked down at the woman who collapsed onto the floor.
"Cough… cough! Cough—"She gasped violently, feeling as if her lungs were about to burst.Had he released even a second later, she truly thought she would have died.
That demon… he was utterly unpredictable!
Chen Xiao spoke coldly:
"I'll say three things—listen carefully.""First, during the Tang family battle, I did not kill Ouyang Tu.""Second, Tang Shizi repeatedly humiliated him—hostility was clear.""Third, if I wanted him dead, he wouldn't survive three seconds. You know my strength."
After finishing, Chen Xiao walked to the sofa, leaned back, closed his eyes, and waited.
Bee Woman grit her teeth."How am I supposed to believe a story that only you're telling?"
Chen Xiao's patience thinned."You believe anyone else's one-sided story, but not mine?I can't tell if you're deliberately going against me or just brainless."
She slowly stood up, arms crossed over her chest to cover a small tear.
Head lowered, she didn't dare look at him.Because at this moment… she was wavering.
As Chen Xiao said—Tang Shizi was the one who pushed her into killing Chen Xiao.
And what Chen Xiao said… was very likely true.Tang Shizi was no righteous man.
A strange, sour emotion rose in her chest.
Had she been used?Was Tang Shizi the real murderer?Had she been nothing but a pawn?
Chen Xiao noticed her shifting expression and smirked.
"Bee Woman, what's your name?"
She looked up, biting her lip."Ouyang Miao."
Chen Xiao nodded."Miao… a pretty name. Didn't expect Ouyang Tu to have such a beautiful daughter."
Her face immediately chilled."What exactly do you want?!"
She was certain he had ulterior motives.
Chen Xiao shrugged—his casual compliment was nothing more than an attempt to soften her attitude.
And honestly, it was true.Under the moonlight, Ouyang Miao truly looked breathtaking.
"Change into something comfortable and come with me to Menglong River.I'll personally find out who really killed Brother Ouyang."
Chen Xiao stood and walked toward the door.
Ouyang Miao blinked, startled."Menglong River? You're taking me to Jiangnan?"
Chen Xiao stopped."To be precise—we'll pass Jiangnan and return to the Jiangbei Triangle."
Ouyang Miao quickly covered her chest."I warn you—don't think about doing anything to me.Revenge is the only thing I have left!"
Chen Xiao laughed lightly, didn't answer, and left, closing the door.
Outside, he leaned against the wall and lit a cigarette.The Tang family and Tang Shizi were already on his must-kill list.
Before long, Ouyang Miao appeared.She'd only changed her torn top—still the same black tight-fitting clothes, stockings and all.
"You really like this style?""Just used to it."
Chen Xiao smirked and led her onto the mammoth's head.
"Boom—— Boom—— Boom——"
As the earth trembled, the mammoth began marching toward Yang Family Fortress.There were still many people waiting for him.
"Chen Xiao, why does it listen to you?"Ouyang Miao couldn't help asking.
Chen Xiao grinned."It's a long story. It used to be just a puppy, you know.I treated it really well—fed it treasures and elixirs."
"Guess what happened?It grew bigger and bigger until… it evolved into a mammoth!"
Ouyang Miao's eyes widened."Really?!"
Chen Xiao laughed."Of course not. Can your dog turn into an elephant? Hahaha!"
Her face darkened—she had actually believed him for a moment!Realizing she was being teased, she turned away and ignored him.
Which only made Chen Xiao laugh harder.
Yang Family Fortress was in chaos.Chen Xiao's return instantly relieved Tang Shirou, Jiang Chuxue, and the others.
"You're finally back. Uncle Chen hasn't slept for days—Dashan and the little monk already took him back to Jiangbei Triangle."Tang Shirou was the first to speak, unable to tear her eyes away.
Seeing the three walk toward him, Chen Xiao felt warmth ripple in his chest.
Jiang Yunhan had been gravely injured—yet he had stayed for him?That didn't make sense.Chen Xiao's charm wasn't enough to make a grown man cling to him.
Most likely, Jiang Chuxue didn't want to leave, so Jiang Yunhan had to stay.
And reality was exactly that.Jiang Yunhan was utterly exhausted, but for his sister's safety, he hadn't rested at all.
What a dutiful brother.What an admirable uncle.
Chen Xiao even gave him a thumbs up.
Jiang Chuxue hurried forward."Brother Chen Xiao, are you okay? Are you hurt?"
Before Chen Xiao could answer, Jiang Yunhan cut in:
"Look at him. Does he look injured?His wounds are less than one-tenth of mine!"He reconsidered."No—less than one-hundredth!"
Chen Xiao chuckled helplessly."Doctor Jiang is right. I'm fine. It's the Li and Zhang families who ended tragically."
Hearing this, Tang Shirou and Jiang Chuxue finally relaxed,though their eyes never left Chen Xiao.
"Well… let's head to Jiangnan first. We'll talk on the way.Shirou, you've suffered these past few days."
Chen Xiao gently took Tang Shirou's hand.
"I'm fine, Brother Xiao.Just having you come back to see me… is enough."