Chapter 6721
Yes, I did it.
Yun Yuyan shook her head helplessly, her lips slightly pursed, and she muttered to herself:
This guy is spouting nonsense again, isn't he afraid of biting off more than he can chew?
When I actually meet Zhou Keying, who knows how she'll slap me in the face.
Zhou Keying is the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, the number one family in the western region. She has a noble status, stunning beauty, and outstanding temperament. She is like a bright pearl and is the focus of attention wherever she goes.
Which man wouldn't be captivated by her charm? Xiao Chen is talking so casually now, but when he meets her in person, he might be completely mesmerized.
Suddenly, a sharp, piercing electrical sound came from the television. The "buzzing" sound was like sharp blades, shattering the originally warm and peaceful atmosphere.
The lively program was abruptly cut off, replaced by a serious-looking host appearing on the screen.
The host's face was so grave it seemed like it could drip water. He took a deep breath and broadcast the report in a heavy tone:
"Dear viewers, we are now reporting a major criminal case! The entire Yang family, a prominent clan in the ancient city, was found murdered this morning."
According to the preliminary investigation by the Yama Palace authorities, this was a premeditated murder. The perpetrator's methods were extremely cruel, and the scene was gruesome… We hereby remind the public to be vigilant recently, minimize going out at night, and pay attention to their personal safety.”
Upon hearing these words, Yun Yuyan, who was drinking water, suddenly trembled, and the glass slammed heavily onto the wooden coffee table with a loud crash, as if it had lost control.
The water in the cup splashed out, like broken water droplets, wetting her trouser legs.
Yun Yuyan felt a chill run from her feet straight to her head, and fear and shock instantly overwhelmed her.
Just a few days ago, the threatening looks in the eyes of the Yang family were still fresh in my mind.
At that time, the Yang family came to her door in a menacing manner. The leader glared at her with fierce eyes, as if he wanted to devour her alive.
He slammed his fist on the table, making a loud "bang" sound, and his roar made Yun Yuyan's ears hurt.
That scene kept Yun Yuyan tossing and turning all night. Whenever she closed her eyes, the hideous faces of the Yang family would appear in her mind, and she was terrified of being retaliated against.
But who could have imagined that the Yang family would suffer such a terrible fate!
You have to understand, that's the Yang family. They're one of the top ten families in the ancient city, with deep roots and immense power.
The family is full of experts, and has intricate relationships with both the legitimate and criminal worlds.
Who on earth is so audacious and ruthless as to dare to attack the Yang family, and even kill the entire family? This is an absolutely horrific tragedy!
Yun Yuyan suppressed the panic in her heart and tried her best to calm herself down.
With trembling hands, she picked up the water glass and took a big gulp, trying to calm herself down.
However, when she caught a glimpse of Xiao Chen out of the corner of her eye, her heart skipped a beat.
Xiao Chen was staring at him with a half-smile, his narrowed eyes revealing a playful expression, as if everything was under his control.
Yun Yuyan had witnessed Xiao Chen's abilities.
He is exceptionally skilled and intelligent, and is fully capable of doing these things.
Moreover, the Yang family had been eyeing Xiao Chen covetously, wanting to cause him trouble. Now that the Yang family has been wiped out, he truly has no more worries.
Thinking of this, Yun Yuyan felt a chill run down her spine, and a nameless fear welled up in her heart.
"Could it be... that you did it?" Yun Yuyan's eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, and she blurted out, her voice filled with undisguised shock and doubt.
She stared intently at Xiao Chen, trying to find some clues in his expression.
Xiao Chen was taken aback when he heard this. The surprised expression lingered on his face for a moment, as if he hadn't expected Yun Yuyan to ask such a question.
Then, as if deliberately teasing Yun Yuyan, he revealed a fierce and menacing expression.
His eyebrows shot up, his eyes widened, and the fleshy muscles on his face trembled slightly as he said viciously, "That's right! Let me tell you the truth, I'm a top assassin renowned throughout the martial world, capable of scaling walls and killing without hesitation! Those people are like ants in my eyes; I can kill them whenever I want. Aren't you afraid that one day I'll lose my temper and even..."
As he spoke, he deliberately licked his lips, looking exactly like a wicked villain who was about to pounce on him at any moment.
Yun Yuyan's tense nerves immediately relaxed. She first let out a long sigh of relief, then glared at Xiao Chen with a hint of annoyance, her lips slightly upturned with a touch of reproach.
What murderer would so readily admit to their crime? This is clearly a joke.
Looking at Xiao Chen's nonchalant demeanor, hands in his pockets, swaying back and forth, his eyes full of mockery, it seemed highly unlikely that he knew anything beyond basic martial arts. To say he would kill someone, especially someone of importance in the ancient city, was simply improbable.
She thought to herself, "Xiao Chen just loves to play tricks on people."
"Stop talking nonsense! The murderer is still at large in the ancient city. We need to go home early these days and don't go out at night! Who knows if the murderer will go crazy and target us again?"
Yun Yuyan gave him a worried instruction, her brows furrowed and her eyes filled with concern.
She felt a chill run down her spine when she recalled the Yang family tragedy reported on television earlier.
Then, she stood up, stretched, yawned, and muttered, "I've been shopping all day, and I'm exhausted. My legs feel like they don't belong to me anymore. I'm going to take a nap. You men must be even more tired than us when you go shopping. I don't know where you get your energy."
After saying that, she put on her slippers, dragged her tired body, and slowly went back to her room.
The moment the door slammed shut, Xiao Chen's aura suddenly turned icy cold.
His previous nonchalant demeanor vanished instantly, replaced by a cold and murderous expression.
A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, like two gleaming blades piercing straight ahead.
"What is the Yang family anyway? I was too lenient before, which allowed them to become so arrogant and provoke me time and time again. From now on, anyone who dares to harm those around me will die!"
His voice was low and cold, like a pronouncement from hell.
After a moment, he slowly exhaled, trying to return to normal.
He glanced at the time, thinking that he needed to prepare the medicine in advance for Liu Jianming's treatment tomorrow, and he couldn't afford to delay.
So Xiao Chen went straight to a traditional Chinese medicine shop.
The shop is filled with a rich and unique aroma of herbs, and rows of simple and elegant medicine cabinets are neatly arranged, as if telling the story of the passage of time.
He moved deftly among the medicine cabinets, his gaze precisely sweeping over the drawers labeled with the names of the medicinal herbs. He muttered incantations, and according to the prescription he had already planned in his mind, accurately grabbed a certain number of herbs. (End of Chapter)