Chapter 61: Zhao Qingqing's Astonishment

At that moment, the aura around Guan Sheng grew even more formidable, resembling a sovereign descending upon the world, carrying supreme and irresistible pressure.

That streak of blade energy left a straight, clean, and fierce "one"-shaped wound across Qi Xiaohu's knee.

Blood gushed out continuously.

The air was instantly filled with a thick, pungent smell of iron.

Through the smooth cut, the glistening white bone could even be seen clearly!

Then—a piercing scream echoed through the space.

"Ahhhhhhh—"

Qi Xiaohu shrieked, his face as pale as a corpse drained of blood. Cold sweat instantly beaded thickly across his forehead. He breathed heavily, his body trembling uncontrollably, unable to believe that Guan Sheng truly dared to use a blade against him.

What caused him even greater despair were Guan Sheng's previous words.

Every single sentence was grounded in reason, steeped in righteousness, and heavy as a boulder, pressing down upon his chest until he could barely breathe.

Indeed!

On what grounds?

Your Qi family merely sent a butler to notify the Li family, and their eldest young lady was simply destined to marry you?

Isn't that utterly ridiculous?

Just because your Qi family is a top-tier influential powerhouse?

Just because your Qi Xiaolong is a peerless prodigy?

Just because you look down on everyone from on high?

What kind of logic is this?

Utter nonsense!

In a daze, Li Yuyan's heart was also stirred. Ever since she met Guan Sheng, she had lost count of how many times her heart had been moved like this because of him.

Clearly, this guy's method of forcing a marriage was the most outrageous and unreasonable in the world, yet why did he always manage to utter words that struck so deeply at her heartstrings?

However, she could not deny that at this moment, Li Yuyan felt Guan Sheng was entirely in the right!

Looking at Qi Xiaohu kneeling before her, how she wished the person kneeling there was Qi Xiaolong instead.

Especially when she recalled the day she made a deal with Qi Xiaolong, the trace of cold arrogance and sinister calculation hidden beneath his gentle tone had utterly sickened her.

And thinking of the things the old servant he later sent had said to her, along with their condescending attitude... Li Yuyan grew even more disgusted!

Liu Long stepped aside, knowing that what came next was a private matter between his department head and this young master of a wealthy family.

Guan Sheng released Li Yuyan's hand.

Li Yuyan's expression tightened.

Unexpectedly, Guan Sheng comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, I know my limits. I won't let you worry anymore."

"Because I've come to realize that letting someone die is often a form of mercy to them!"

With that, Guan Sheng walked up to Qi Xiaohu, looked down at him, and mimicking the way his bodyguard had humiliated Liu Long, kicked Qi Xiaohu over with a single strike, then pressed his shoe down onto his face, grinding the sole back and forth!

Swish, swish, swish!

Witnessing this scene, Qi Xiaohu's group of bodyguards were completely dumbfounded.

They knew that if this scene were to get out, it would undoubtedly incur the thunderous wrath of the Qi family!

Just who on earth was this fellow wielding the long blade?

He was someone whose true identity could never be revealed!

Because once his identity was exposed, slaughter would follow in its wake!

Guan Sheng gazed down at Qi Xiaohu and chuckled softly, "That's right, this is the posture you should have when speaking with me."

"You..." Qi Xiaohu's face was twisted in agony as he struggled desperately to get up, yet he could not move an inch.

Guan Sheng said coldly, "When I was rushing over here, I thought it was just some blind fool. I never expected to bump right into you."

"You're the eldest young master of the Qi family, aren't you? Qi Xiaolong is your younger brother. Since that's the case, take a message back to your Qi family for me."

Saying this, Guan Sheng paused, ground his sole against Qi Xiaohu's face a bit more, and continued, "Go back and tell your people, especially your brother."

"From now on, in Jiangcheng, Li Yuyan is my woman. Anyone from your Qi family who dares to touch a single hair on her head, anyone who dares to lay a single finger on her, anyone who dares to harbor even the slightest improper fantasy about her—"

"I, Guan Sheng, will take up my long blade and trample your Qi family's territory to the ground!"

"I will turn your Qi family into a river of blood and a mountain of corpses. I am not joking, nor am I issuing a warning; I am stating a fact that is very likely to happen."

"If you don't want this to happen, repeat my words back to them word for word. It's best if Qi Xiaolong hears them too!"

"Did you hear me?" Guan Sheng's tone was bone-chilling.

Qi Xiaohu had naturally understood every word. At that moment, his murderous intent toward Guan Sheng reached its absolute peak.

He wished he could tear Guan Sheng apart with his bare hands, drink his blood, and eat his flesh!

Yet, upon hearing those threats, a sneer of disdain arose in his heart: "You think that just because you killed Xu Tao and have some martial arts skills, you can pull this off?"

"You overestimate yourself far too much!"

Qi Xiaohu pointed at Zhao Qingqing behind him: "Leaving me aside, just based on everything you've done to me in this building today, do you honestly believe you can rent even a single floor here?"

"In fact, you won't be able to lease a single office building anywhere in Jiangcheng!"

"I know why you came here—isn't it because Li Yuyan wants to start a new company?"

"If you don't even have an office space, this new company will ultimately be nothing more than an illusory joke!"

"Li Yuyan, you should know very well whether what I'm saying is true or not!"

"The wealthy magnates behind this building are all clever people. Are they going to stand on the side of the Qi family, or on your side? Surely you aren't that muddle-headed!"

Hearing this, Zhao Qingqing, who had been frightened moments before, suddenly regained her confidence.

That's right!

What did she have to be afraid of? The bosses behind her were prominent figures in Jiangcheng.

Seeing Qi Xiaohu pinned beneath someone's foot, Zhao Qingqing instantly felt the urge to help him save face.

If she could win Qi Xiaohu's favor through this and marry into a wealthy family, wouldn't she be able to leap straight to the top in a single bound?

With that thought, Zhao Qingqing's face flushed with excitement. She glared furiously at Guan Sheng and roared, "Stinking security guard, Young Master Qi is right! Don't even dream of renting any floor in this building!"

"My bosses will absolutely never give it to you."

"Furthermore, with just a single word from our boss, no one in the entire city of Jiangcheng will dare to rent a place to you."

Hearing this, Guan Sheng looked over at her. Another one courting death?

He said in a deep voice, "Are you sure?"

Zhao Qingqing put her hands on her hips, "Of course I'm sure!"

"And I'm warning you, a new owner just took over this building recently. He is also a top-tier heavyweight in Jiangcheng, a true elite in the wealthy circle."

"Moreover, the new boss is ruthless and extremely cruel. I hear that anyone who displeases him meets a very miserable end."

"If you and your people don't want to end up dead on the streets, immediately remove your filthy pig-trotter of a foot and kneel down to apologize to Young Master Qi!"

"Otherwise, bear the consequences yourself." Zhao Qingqing spoke in a sharp, shrill tone, acting entirely like Qi Xiaohu's lackey.

Yet, she had no idea how utterly foolish her words truly were.

Instead of being intimidated by her, Guan Sheng was actually amused.

"Pfft..." He shook his head with a smile, looking at her as if she were a clown.

"You..." Zhao Qingqing felt deeply insulted, her delicate eyebrows tightening in anger. "What are you laughing at?"

"Aren't you afraid?"

Guan Sheng shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "I'm not afraid at all. In fact, I'm rather looking forward to seeing how this new boss of yours plans to deal with me."

"Why don't you make a call and ask?"

"You!!!!!!" Zhao Qingqing froze. She had never imagined Guan Sheng would react this way.

She took out her phone, her chest heaving with rage, "You asked for this yourself. You're courting your own death."

"Mm-hmm," Guan Sheng nodded.

"Go ahead and call!"

Seeing this, Zhao Qingqing hesitated no longer. She immediately dialed the new boss's number, determined to make this fellow pay dearly.

However—

The very next second—

A scene that completely shattered her worldview unfolded!

The moment her call went through—

"Beep, beep, beep!" Guan Sheng pulled out his vibrating phone and brought it to his ear.

He pressed the answer button and spoke slowly.

Zhao Qingqing's pupils contracted, her gaze turning dull and vacant as she instantly heard a few words coming from the other end of the line.

"Who did you say you wanted to die on the streets?"

Swish!

Zhao Qingqing's hands went limp, and her phone dropped to the floor with a loud "thud."

At that moment, her entire body began to tremble violently. She collapsed onto the floor, staring blankly in sheer horror!!!!

The man right in front of her... turned out to be the brand-new owner of this top-tier commercial skyscraper, Tianhao Tower!