Chapter 607: Chapter 606 Bitterness
Lin Rou looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, her eyes full of mockery as she said, "In this world, nothing is impossible! Liu Zheng, this is what happens when you cross me!"
Clenching his teeth tightly, Liu Zheng was filled with regret. He had put his life on the line with that last move and had not expected that it still wouldn’t be enough to withstand the attack. Now death was certain! A bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He hadn’t wanted to oppose her, but she was always forcing him into a corner, how could he not hate her?
With a cold snort, Lin Rou said, "Since that’s the case, then go ahead and die!" As her words fell, she swung her knife, and a head flew up into the air. Lin Rou coldly huffed and said, "Liu Zheng, I’ll have you know, you’re just a lowly commoner! Your life is worth less than a dog’s in my eyes!"
Afterward, Lin Rou tossed Liu Zheng’s corpse into a garbage bin and left the ruins.
Though only a peasant, Liu Zheng was nonetheless a man. Even though he didn’t want to be Lin Rou’s enemy, he absolutely wouldn’t tolerate her insults. The image of her stunning beauty flashed through his mind, along with her eyes filled with hatred, and he couldn’t help but sigh to himself, "If I hadn’t saved her back then, perhaps she would’ve already died outside. Why did I save her? What right did I have to save her? She never believed in me, seeing me as an enemy instead! Was it wrong for me to save her? Are all my years of hardship to be disregarded for a single tearful word of gratitude? I, Liu Zheng, am a man! I will never bow down to anyone! Absolutely not!"
Liu Zheng affirmed to himself with a determined heart. His gaze gradually became colder, and a dense aura of murderous intent spread over his face!
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At night, a cool breeze blew, rustling the dry leaves on the ground.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Lin Rou’s gaze was icy. Her right hand tightly clutched the long sword, her eyes full of lethal intent.
"Miss Lin, it’s about time, we should depart," came a respectful voice from outside the door, interrupting Lin Rou’s train of thought.
"Hmm, let’s go," Lin Rou replied indifferently.
The two person pushed the door and left.
By this time, the moon was already high in the sky. Its silvery glow fell on Lin Rou’s face, casting a cold light on her exquisite features. Her eyes shot out a chilling murderous intent, and her lips moved as if she was muttering something.
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"Boom—!" Thunder rumbled as lightning tore through the darkness, illuminating the entire sky.
At that moment, the rain finally stopped.
The clouds at the horizon were washed clean by the rainfall, revealing a bright sky with stars twinkling in the night.
At that time, two carriages slowly made their way into a secluded alley.
At the end of the alley stood a grand building made entirely of green bricks, towering into the clouds, with sculpted beams and painted ridges, gloriously resplendent, solemn, and sacred. In front of this building ran a straight imperial road lined with large trees on both sides, shading the bright moonlight from the sky.
Lin Rou led her subordinates hurriedly through the alleys, their footsteps hasty and disordered, appearing very anxious.
"Miss Lin, where are we going?" a black-clothed guard asked from behind.
Lin Rou frowned and said, "To settle scores with an old fool!"
Upon hearing this, the black-clothed guard immediately shut his mouth, not daring to say another word.
Lin Rou and her group finally arrived at the entrance of the building.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Rou commanded, "Open the door!"
In front of the door stood several strong guards. They heard Lin Rou’s order and immediately opened the gates, bowing to invite Lin Rou and her people inside.
Once inside the house, they saw that the room was empty, no one in sight. Lin Rou sensed something was amiss and immediately ordered her subordinates, "Find someone! Quickly!"
"Yes," the subordinates quickly dispersed, searching for the old fool on whom she had set her sights.
Standing in the center of the room, Lin Rou looked around, sensing that something was off.
"Liu Zheng, come out!" Lin Rou shouted angrily.
But still, the surroundings were eerily silent, with no one responding to her.
"Liu Zheng, you coward, where are you hiding? Come out!" Lin Rou yelled loudly in anger. She knew she had paid a significant price for this place, and now Liu Zheng had the audacity to slip away; such audacity was unfathomable. She was determined to find Liu Zheng and tear him to pieces!
At that moment, a maid ran in flustered and panicked.
"Miss! Miss! We’ve caught that old bastard!" the maid cried out with a trembling voice, her face filled with fright and fear.
"Where is he?" Lin Rou demanded harshly.
"In, in the woodshed of the yard..." The maid’s voice grew weaker and weaker.
Lin Rou’s face was ashen, and she looked at her coldly. "What are you waiting for? Go and kill him for me now!"
"Yes... yes..." The maid’s legs gave out, and she collapsed to the ground.
Lin Rou stepped out of the room and hurried towards the woodshed.
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Liu Zheng was curled up in the woodshed, shivering uncontrollably.
He lifted his head, looking at the night sky outside the window, and thought to himself, "Lin Rou, even though I, Liu Zheng, cannot guarantee a lifetime of wealth and glory, I will definitely avenge you!"
At that moment, the door of the woodshed was kicked open, and a group of menacing men rushed in, surrounding Liu Zheng. They were armed with weapons, eyeing Liu Zheng like tigers watching their prey.
"Who are you? What do you want to do?" Liu Zheng was terrified, trembling all over as he looked at them in horror.
Lin Rou stepped closer and closer, saying, "Liu Zheng, I have told you before, I will personally kill you so that you will never find peace in the afterlife!"
As she spoke, she pulled out the dagger in her hand and pointed it at Liu Zheng. Liu Zheng, seeing this demonic figure so hideous and terrifying, couldn’t help but back away in fear.
"Lin Rou, don’t come any closer, or I’ll jump out the window and escape!" Liu Zheng yelled out, knowing full well that he couldn’t possibly fight off the group in front of him.
"Heh, you think I would let you escape again?" Lin Rou let out a light laugh, her eyes filled with murderous intent as she fiercely swung the dagger in her hand.
Seeing this, Liu Zheng was petrified and immediately covered his head and crawled into a corner.
"Swoosh!" The dagger traced an arc, stabbing into Liu Zheng’s shoulder, and blood immediately splattered, staining the woodshed’s floor red.
"Ah..." Liu Zheng screamed in pain, hastily clutching his wound, not daring to make another sound.
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"Kid, I’d advise you to be smart and leave your life behind willingly! Otherwise, I’ll make sure you die a ghastly death!" Lin Rou glared at Liu Zheng with venomous eyes, grinding her teeth as she spoke.
Liu Zheng huddled in the corner, quivering and said, "Lin Rou, I don’t know what you’re talking about! I don’t even know you!"
"Humph! Liu Zheng, you still try to deceive me at this point, utterly delusional!" Lin Rou said, sneering in anger. "Rest assured, once I’ve killed that old man, I’ll make sure you suffer a lot!"
After that, she turned and left the woodshed.
"Lin Rou, wait! I beg you, please let me go!" Liu Zheng cried and pleaded, but Lin Rou’s silhouette quickly disappeared up the corridor.
Liu Zheng slumped in the corner, his head bowed.
"Miss Lin, are you really going to harm him?" The maid, seeing the state of Liu Zheng, asked hesitantly.
Lin Rou shook her head, "How could I bear to kill this man? As long as he’s willing to hand over the antidote, I am willing to let him live! But if he remains obstinate, then he can’t blame me for being ruthless!"
The maid breathed a sigh of relief. "That’s good, I was afraid your compassion might make you do something foolish."
Lin Rou’s gaze was unpredictable, "Go get some rest now!"
"Yes." The maid replied, then left.
Lin Rou sat in the chair, deep in thought. She had no idea where Liu Zheng had hidden the antidote, and as long as Liu Zheng didn’t hand it over, she dared not act rashly.
This time, she had spent a lot of money to obtain the antidote, and it was not to play games with Liu Zheng.
"Lin Rou, you will definitely pay a painful price!" Lin Rou clenched her fist, swearing through clenched teeth.
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