The City of Brisk.

There was not even the sound of the wind during this silent night.

By the time Qiao Qing finished her night study session and her duties for the day, it was already 10 o'clock at night.

Casually carrying her backpack on one shoulder and with her other hand inside her pocket, she slowly walked out of the school entrance.

After passing by the row of delicious smelling BBQ stands, there was a quiet and empty wooded-pathway.

The streetlight hadn't been maintained for years and merely faint and pale white light shot down.

Everything around here was silent, making the sound of footstep distinct and noticeable in comparison.

Qiao Qing was marching on when she suddenly stopped her footsteps.

Her nose wrinkled and the heavy smell of blood rushed over.

As she worked to figure out what was happening, her ankles suddenly tightened. Something had grasped onto them.

Qiao Qing borrowed the faint light and lowered her head to take a look. A pale hand that was dyed with blood had tightly grabbed onto her ankle.

No wonder she felt a touch of stickiness. Qiao Qing thought to herself.

Her gaze shifted upwards a little and followed the arm of the man. What met her gaze was a face so ferocious, it would startle an entire crowd.

As Qiao Qing checked out Jun Yexuan, Jun Yexun, who was lying on the ground, raised his head to look at her.

His lips were thin and light, and his tone was laced with pain, "Save me. "

Qiao Qing was expressionless. The words she spoke out were emotionless and cold, "I don't make unprofitable deals. Give me a reason to save you. "

Jun Yexuan's inhale sharply stopped. He didn't think a girl could be as cruel as this. On the other hand, he admired someone who belonged to the same category as him.

So he tossed out a golden temptation, "One hundred million. "

Even after his words, Qiao Qing remained quiet and had no indication of making a move.

Jun Yexuan thought to himself, "Could it be that she finds it too little? "

That would make sense. How could his life only be worth one hundred million?

Just as he was about to top up his offer, Qiao Qing's cool voice arose from above, "I don't need money. "

Jun Yexuan was astonished and was in awe that there was someone like this in the City of Brisk. Instantly, he became intrigued.

The blood from the wound on his chest continued to flow. Though he was at risk of losing his life any second now, he had an expression of collectedness.

His lips curled into a demonic smile, "How about I pay you with my own body? "

Upon hearing this, Qiao Qing's expression not only did not seem to waver, it also seemed like her patience had run dry.

"Not great. "

After throwing down this statement, Qiao Qing struggled out of his grasp and left without lingering.

Jun Yexuan, "…"

He thought he was already ruthless enough and cold enough. He couldn't believe there would exist someone who was worst than him in those areas.

Could it be that he was going to die here today? Jun Yexuan thought mockingly to himself.

At the same time, an idea appeared out of nowhere – if he survives this, he would go find this cold-blooded girl again.

As his consciousness drifted in and out, the sound of footsteps approached. Then, a gentle and as if boneless hand helped him up.

Looking at Qiao Qing, who had returned after deciding to leave, Jun Yexuan's lips curled into a happy shape before passing out peacefully in her embrace.

Warm breaths landed on her neck, making Qiao Qing frown. She knocked his head out of the way and walked forward while holding onto him with one arm.

Before long, Qiao Qing stopped again.

During the several times her eardrums pulsed, four to five men in black had blocked her way. All of them carried killer's intent with them.

Qiao Qing felt her head hurt, thinking that she had saved someone troublesome.

The leader in black, Peng Yue, watched over Qiao Qing, "Young friend, leave behind the man and I can spare you your life. "

Qiao Qing sighed at those words, then purposefully eyed Jun Yexuan. "Your target is him this time? "

Peng Yue responded, "That's not your business. "

Qiao Qing shook her head, "This person is under my possession so it's not really up to you. "

Peng Yue chuckcled in disdain as if he had heard some kind of joke, "There isn't anyone in this world who we want to kill but cannot kill! "

Qiao Qing blew at the bangs before her forehead, "What a coincidence. There isn't anyone in this world who I want to save but cannot save! "

Peng Yue obviously didn't think anything of Qiao Qing. However, he didn't want anyone to provoke him like this.

He smirked, "Since you like meddling in others' business so much, then don't blame me for being impolite… Ugh…"

Before he could finish, a wind blew and attacked from the front. His neck felt a tight squeeze and was now under the grasp of Qiao Qing's hand.

Qiao Qing was just walking away and within an instant, had reappeared right before him and clamped his lifeline.

The disdain from below Peng Yue's eyes slowly transformed from disbelief to shock.

A young girl who looked so low-key knew ancient martial arts!

Qiao Qing continued to claw onto Peng Yue's neck. When she glanced over, the others who were once acting excited had shriveled up.

Qiao Qing retracted her gaze and then spoke slowly with a tone that indicated just how exapserated she was with the incapability of these people.

"Have you never heard of the saying that those who do evil more often die than live? Is this how Feng Hen taught you all? ! "

At the mention of Feng Hen, everyone lost their composure.

"Boss, how does she know of our Sect Leader's name? " A man in black asked Peng Yue.

The way Peng Yue looked at Qiao Qing was now also full of terror and respect.

He made a fist and cupped it with another, then he asked, "Miss, what kind of relationship do you have with the Sect Leader? "

"You have no right to ask me that question. " Qiao Qing loosened her grasp. Then, she pulled off the chain on her neck and tossed it over, "Go back and give that to Feng Hen, tell him, this person is now under my possession. "

She then no longer paid attention to these people. While carrying Jun Yexuan, she got out of there.

Peng Yue caught the necklace. Looking at the platinum goldfish fishbone necklace, he fell into deep thoughts.

The person from beside him asked, "Boss, we are letting them go just like that? Killing Jun Yexuan was our mission. Plus, what if she's lying? What if she doesn't even know our Sect Leader? "

Peng Yue looked over to him. "Did you forget how she attacked us just now? Even if we don't believe her words, we cannot overcome her. "

The questioner was stifled and stopped speaking.

Peng Yue stored the necklace away and looked back up. Qiao Qing's silhouette could no longer be seen, and so he said, "Let's go. "

*

Jun Yexuan was 190cm tall. As Qiao Qing supported him and walked back to the Qiao Family courtyard's west condo, she didn't break a sweat nor did she breathe heavily.

The moment they arrived at the living room, a surprised shrill arose, "Ah, baby, why did you bring back a man? Who is this? ! "

"I picked him up from the street. " Qiao Qing walked up the stairs without stopping her steps or turning her head, "Mom, bring the first aid kit to the guest room. "

"Ah, okay. " He Wanqing brandished her hand at Chen Ming, who was standing right by her, "Butler Chen, go fetch me the first aid kit. "

"Yes, ma'am. " Chen Ming nodded and walked away to fetch the kit. However, he was tripped by a mop and couldn't help but to nag, "Auntie Liu, why are you in a daze while moping the ground? "

Liu Ping retracted her gaze that was looking upwards and then nodded. "Sorry, sorry. " As she spoke, she hastily cleared the way.

Qiao Qing helped Jun Yexuan to the guest room and gently placed him on the bed.

Without any hesitation, she tore apart his blazer and the blood-soaked white dress shirt.

Near the heart was a mush of blood and flesh. Because it was on Jun Yexuan's pretty white chest, it looked like such an eyesore.

It was a gunshot wound.

Qiao Qing performed an initial examination. Then, she poured a bucket of water and cleaned off the blood around the wound.

Before long, He Wanqing walked in holding the first aid kit.

"Baby, the first aid kit is here… oh my god! "

He Wanqing covered her eyes with her empty hand. "How did this person get so injured? "

Qiao Qing sighed helplessly and took over the first aid kit. As she prepared the medicine and the tools, she said, "If you are scared, then get out. "

He Wanqing slowly let go of the first aid kit and as she watched Qiao Qing operate on this man, she asked, "Where did you find this person? How did he get injured? "

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"Near the school. Someone tried to assassinate him. "

Qiao Qing responded simply and crisply as she continued to efficiently disinfect, anesthetize, remove the bullet, and bandage the wound. Her series of movements were fluid like running water – everything was done in one fluent motion.

After hearing Qiao Qing's response, He Wanqing realized why she decided not to take him to the hospital. However, slight worry started to rise within her again, "Would keeping him home get us in trouble? "

Qiao Qing's hand that was tying up the bandage froze a bit, then, she tied a knot. "Don't worry. I know where to draw the line. "

Hearing Qiao Qing's words, He Wanqing felt calmer.

She looked at Jun Yexuan's blood-stained face and her eyes brightened. "This young man has such a handsome face. How can anyone have a heart cruel enough to do this! "

Qiao Qing sighed again, knowing that He Wanqing was helplessly into good looks. There was no cure. She felt too lazy to argue against her that there was no link between good looks and people showing mercy.

She washed her hands and was about to leave when He Wanqing grabbed onto her, "Baby, you aren't staying here to take care of him? I don't know anything about first aid. What if something happens to him? "

Qiao Qing frowned a little and said helplessly, "Mom, he's not going to die. Plus, it's not really appropriate for a man and a woman to stay together overnight, no? "

Then, she took back her hand and returned to her room.

He Wanqing thought about it and realized that it was true. After all, her daughter had a fiancé.

After a yawn, He Wanqing prepared to go back to sleep. She turned her head and saw Liu Ping, who had been right by her for god knows how long.

He Wanqing shuddered. "Auntie Liu, why are you here? You scared me! "

Liu Ping took back her investigative gaze and smiled as if to apologize, "I am just here to see if you have anything you need my help with. Ma'am, are you okay? "

He Wanqing patted her own chest and waved around her hand, "I'm fine, I'm fine. There's nothing to help with here. You can't help anyway. Go back and sleep. "

"Yes, ma'am. " Liu Ping lowered her head and her gaze flickered.

In the middle of the night.

When everyone inside the mansion had all gone to bed, Liu Ping walked out to the balcony and made a phone call.

After the call connected, she respectfully addressed the other side as "young miss. "

Qiao Nian's voice arrived from the other side of the line, "What is it? "

Liu Ping replied, "Elder miss brought home a wounded man today. "

Qiao Nian's voice abruptly went up an octave and was now drowning in excitement, "What kind of man? Did he end up staying? "

Liu Ping answered, "This man doesn't look familiar. It doesn't look like he is a rich man's son from the City of Brisk. He has a delicate looking face – almost like a demon's. He did end up staying. Currently, he is passed out from his injuries. "

Qiao Nian giggled happily. "Alright, it looks like sis can no longer endure all the loneliness. Keep an eye on them. Even if that man wakes up, don't let him leave. Got it? "

Liu Ping responded flatteringly, "There is no need to worry, young miss. "

After hanging up, Liu Ping turned around and screamed.

Her cell phone dropped onto the ground with a "bang". However, she didn't go pick it up right away. Instead, she stared at Qiao Qing soullessly.

"Elder miss, when did you get here? You didn't make a single sound and scared me. "

"I just got here. What was Auntie Liu doing to be this scared? "

Qiao Qing bent down to pick up her cellphone as she spoke. After she blew on it to get rid of the dust, she handed it over to Liu Ping. Her eyes had a faint fake smile to them, "Am I that terrifying? Hmm? "

Liu Ping felt her hair stand up from Qiao Qing' stare. Feeling guilty, she dodged her gaze.

"Elder miss, you are joking with me. I was just calling my kids at home and didn't expect you to be standing behind me. Plus, haven't you heard that if someone really wants to, they can scare someone to death? "

As she spoke, she went ahead to take back her phone.

However, as she tried to pull the phone towards her, she failed.