The sudden appearance of Zhou Qin eased the tension that had been thick with gunpowder smoke. Li Yundong glanced at Ruan Hongling, letting out a heavy sigh, "Nothing, but what are you doing here? I thought I saw Ding Nan earlier?"

A flicker of awkwardness crossed Zhou Qin's face. "Yeah, I arranged to meet her here to discuss something." With that, Zhou Qin quickly changed the subject. "Who are these two? Your friends?"

Li Yundong scoffed, "Do I look like I have friends like that? Friends who shorten one's lifespan?"

Ruan Hongling was furious and about to retort when she noticed Ziyuan giving her a stern, warning glare. Ruan Hongling stomped her foot in frustration and shouted at Ziyuan, "Are you really that concerned about that prophecy? Sister Ziyuan, I'm your junior sister, and you're taking his side over mine? Is the successor of the Golden Core really that important to you?"

This statement instantly threw Ziyuan's Dao Heart into chaos. She glared angrily at Ruan Hongling, while Li Yundong and Su Chan exchanged bewildered glances, unsure what Ruan Hongling's words implied. Zhou Qin was completely lost and asked confusedly, "What are you talking about?"

Li Yundong whispered to Zhou Qin, "Zhou Qin, this doesn't concern you, leave now. Don't get dragged into this."

Zhou Qin became even more suspicious. Being a girl with an intensely curious nature, Li Yundong's request only made her step out of the car, sizing up Ruan Hongling and Ziyuan cautiously. "What are they doing? Is there trouble? Do you need help?"

Before Li Yundong could reply, Ruan Hongling exploded like a firecracker, yelling at Zhou Qin, "Get lost! This is none of your business!"

Li Yundong instantly became enraged, turning on Ruan Hongling. "Watch your mouth!"

Ruan Hongling rolled up her sleeves, menacingly advancing. "I can be impolite with my hands, too!"

Li Yundong clenched his fists, the joints popping loudly. "Fine! Don't think I won't hit you just because you're a girl! Today, I'll discipline you properly on behalf of your parents!"

Just as the two were poised for a fight, they suddenly heard the heavy thud of something hitting the ground nearby.

Everyone froze, turning their heads. A few meters away, a girl lay sprawled on the ground, immersed in a pool of blood.

The girl wore the uniform of a service attendant from the Shengyuan Hotel. Her clothes were disheveled, and her face was turned down. Although her features were obscured, Li Yundong saw something instantly—the red headband revealed where her attendant's hat had fallen off...

"Th-This is... Deng Yu?" Li Yundong's pupils dilated instantly. He felt as if a sledgehammer had struck his chest, and his whole body jolted!

Ruan Hongling momentarily forgot her dispute with Li Yundong and rushed with Ziyuan to the girl's side. After a brief glance, she shook her head. "No hope left..."

Li Yundong walked closer, his heart trembling. Indeed, Deng Yu lay in the crimson pool, her eyes wide open, bloody bubbles constantly emerging from her mouth.

"What happened?" Li Yundong felt as if every hair on his head was standing on end, an indescribable sensation churning violently within him.

Deng Yu’s eyes shifted slightly. Seeing Li Yundong in her final moments, she managed a faint smile, her lips moving slightly.

In that instant, Li Yundong seemed to recall the girl's sly smile from the cafeteria at noon: "If I were going to say it, I wouldn't say it here. There are too many beautiful women; the pressure is too high!"

But now, Deng Yu could say nothing more...

Li Yundong’s lips trembled, just as he was about to speak, when a heart-wrenching scream echoed from above them. Everyone immediately looked up.

On the balcony of the Shengyuan Hotel, a girl was clinging to the railing, hair disheveled, weeping uncontrollably. Li Yundong, with his sharp vision, instantly recognized the girl wearing a blue headband—it was Deng Yu’s older sister, Deng Jiao!

At that moment, a man emerged from the room, roughly pulling her away before glancing down.

As he looked down, Li Yundong understood everything. He felt an explosive rage, roaring out, "Young Master He!!!"

Although separated by fifteen stories and a height of twenty to thirty meters, Young Master He clearly sensed Li Yundong’s boiling murderous intent and his gaze, sharp as a knife!

Li Yundong’s downward glare felt almost physical, making Young Master He’s heart pound erratically. He dared not look back, immediately dragging Deng Jiao into the room and shouting wildly like a frightened beast, "Is your sister insane? Why would she seek death?!"

Deng Jiao’s face was covered in tears. The girl, usually timid and shy, now glared at Young Master He with eyes as fierce and venomous as a demon from hell. She stared fixedly, saying nothing, biting her lip so hard that blood trickled down the corner of her mouth. Suddenly, she let out a roar and lunged at Young Master He, sinking her teeth fiercely into his forearm.

Young Master He shrieked, struggling violently, and shoved Deng Jiao away!

Deng Jiao managed to tear a chunk of flesh from his forearm before Young Master He’s forceful push sent her staggering back three steps, slamming against the balcony railing. She lost her balance!

Young Master He was terrified, only reaching out instinctively, and Deng Jiao instantly vanished over the edge of the balcony.

Upon seeing Young Master He, Li Yundong immediately sprinted toward the hotel entrance in a fury, with Su Chan right behind him. Zhou Qin, shocked by the sudden turn of events, instinctively chased after Li Yundong, shouting, "Li Yundong, calm down!"

Ruan Hongling and Ziyuan exchanged a look. Ziyuan said gravely, "Let’s go, check it out!"

As they turned to leave, they heard a dull thud from behind them—the sound of a body hitting the ground!

The air seemed to freeze instantly!

Li Yundong stopped dead in his tracks, motionless as a statue. Yet, this quiet stillness made Zhou Qin and Su Chan feel even more terrified! This young man looked like a volcano on the verge of eruption or a tidal wave about to crash, and the air was thick with an overwhelmingly dreadful anger.

Li Yundong’s body trembled slightly with rage. He turned his head; his eyes were laced with blood vessels burst from fury. He saw Deng Jiao lying next to Deng Yu, and a flame ignited in his chest. He exploded instantly, pointing at Young Master He’s fifteenth-floor room and roaring, "Young Master He, you beast!! May you die a terrible death!!!"

Young Master He trembled inside the room, listening to the murderous, terrifying sound. He was afraid; terrified. He didn't understand why playing with two girls had brought such horror! Why? Why was this happening?

Young Master He paced the room like a maddened animal, cold sweat pouring down his back: No, I need to leave here immediately. This lunatic will kill me! I'll die! People like me shouldn't stoop to argue with commoners!

Young Master He shuddered, recalling the terrifying power Li Yundong displayed outside the school gates the last time. Determined, he grabbed his car keys and rushed out the door. But as soon as he stepped out, he quickly turned back, retrieved a Type 54 pistol from under his pillow, and tucked it away.

Below the Shengyuan Hotel, Li Yundong, radiating killing intent, prepared to charge upstairs to catch Young Master He, but Zhou Qin grabbed his arm.

Zhou Qin urged loudly, "Li Yundong, this should be left to the police! Don't be reckless; you'll ruin yourself!"

Li Yundong roared in fury, "The police? What can the police do besides cover for the powerful elite like your family!"

This remark stung Zhou Qin. Her heart ached, and she instinctively wanted to turn and leave, but she gritted her teeth and persistently advised, "What will you achieve by finding him? Relax, leave it to me. I will make sure he gets what he deserves! Think about Su Chan; if you get locked up, what will happen to her?"

The mention of Su Chan immediately cooled Li Yundong's temper. But just as he was about to speak, a black BMW suddenly burst out of the parking lot next to the Shengyuan Hotel with a loud bang. The car shot across the pedestrian crossing onto the road like an untamed horse, striking a heavily pregnant woman who couldn't dodge in time, sending her flying!

Zhou Qin froze. Her first glance at the car and its license plate made her blurt out, "Young Master He?"

The anger Li Yundong had suppressed immediately reignited. His eyes were split with rage, and he let out a massive shout. His body shot out like a cannonball, chasing frantically after Young Master He's car.

Su Chan blinked and immediately gave chase.

A flicker of anger also crossed Ruan Hongling’s and Ziyuan’s eyes. Ruan Hongling exclaimed angrily, "Damn it, who is this? So hateful! Deserves death!"

Ziyuan glanced at her, suppressing her fury. "Cultivators shouldn't meddle in worldly affairs!"

Ruan Hongling asked resentfully, "Then what do we do now?"

Ziyuan paused, then said, "You go gather the souls of these two sisters first. When I return to the mountain, I will use the Five-Day Dew Lotus to reshape their bodies!"

Young Master He floored the accelerator in the BMW, frantically honking his horn. He didn't even seem aware that he had hit someone; his mind was only focused on getting far away, escaping Li Yundong!

When Young Master He reached the main thoroughfare, he instinctively checked his rearview mirror and saw a figure rapidly catching up behind him!

This sight terrified him. He violently twisted his head back and saw Li Yundong, face contorted with murderous intent, chasing like a demon come to claim his life!

Young Master He trembled, frantically honking his horn to urge the cars ahead to move, but the road was blocked by a long line of vehicles stopped at a red light, leaving him nowhere to go!

Young Master He gritted his teeth, stomped the accelerator, and violently wrenched the steering wheel, forcing the car onto the wrong side of the road, speeding wildly against traffic!

Li Yundong felt as if a blazing fire was burning in his chest. A high-speed motor seemed to be operating within him, frantically pumping qi and blood to his internal organs and legs. He was like a wild beast running amok, relentlessly pursuing the black BMW down the road!

Li Yundong's legs moved like rapidly crossing shears; with every stride, the ground seemed to tremble. As he saw the black BMW getting closer, his rage intensified!

Suddenly, the black BMW sharply turned, heading straight down the oncoming traffic lane.

Li Yundong leaped fiercely, instantly—

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