Chapter 116 - Smooth Entry. She Knows Him
The only battle arena of Longmen City was built here.
The fame of Longmen City’s Longtou Mountain owed largely in thanks to the massive battle arena.
When people hiked the Longtou Mountain, they would usually take a short break halfway up their trek and pay the arena a visit. Nonetheless, Longtou Mountain was still captivating with its picturesque scenery of nature.
Yun Jian did not get to see that view as it was now sunset and they were only halfway up the mountain. Despite that, she came across plenty of flowers and weeds on the way.
“Let’s go in!” Zhang Shaofeng led the way with a chuckle as it was not his first time here. A boy like him who was exceptionally interested in battles was a frequent spectator at knock-out fights.
When they came to watch, they would usually ask girls to accompany them as well. Their goal was none other than to impress the ladies to highlight their vast knowledge in fighting with a few jargons.
As predicted, Yun Jian could either hear Gu Hao’s boasts or the girls’ admiring exclamations as they made their way up the hill. She could only roll her eyes and smiled helplessly.
A group of men dressed fully in black stood at the entrance of the arena today looking solemn and stern. They were like mafia members in the movies who gave one chills when they glared at you.
Zhang Shaofeng who led the group to the ring was stopped before the entrance. The teenagers knew that not everyone would get to watch the fight, since it was a wager between a mafia boss and a foreigner.
“Shaofeng, move. I’ll settle this!” Gu Hao was finally making a substantial contribution.
He stepped forward and swallowed when he met gazes with the serious-looking men. Looking away, he abruptly gathered his fierceness and told them, “I’m Mayor Gu’s grandson. We’re here to watch today’s fight!”
The savage-looking man in front of Gu Hao stepped aside to grant them a smooth entry.
Gu Hao breathed a sigh of relief and felt pleased with himself.
“Wow, Gu Hao, you’re amazing! You managed to get us in, I thought that we won’t be able to enter!”
The girls began to shower Gu Hao with flattery once again, making him feel float on cloud nine.
“Jian Jian, let’s sit over there.” Chen Xinyi hooked arms with Yun Jian and walked toward an unoccupied viewing area.
The spectacle platform of the area was currently not filled yet, because those who wished to enter must first be accessed. The fight today was no ordinary knock-out battle. It was the wager between the mafia boss and a foreigner, so ordinary people would not be able to enter.
Certainly, there were still going to be spectators.
Yun Jian and Chen Xinyi took their seats while Gu Hao was still blowing his horn.
Out of the blue, Gu Hao saw a middle-aged man and pointed at him, telling those around him, “Look, that person, he’s the host of tonight’s battle. He’s the right-hand man of the mafia boss!”
“Ooh… that’s amazing!” The teenagers exclaimed once more.
They then saw Yun Jian, who had been sitting with Chen Xinyi at the platform, suddenly leaving and going towards the middle-aged man whom they identified as the mafia boss’ right-hand man.
“Hey, why is she walking to that person? Does she know the underling of the mafia boss?”
The group was stunned as they asked in puzzlement while pointing at the direction that Yun Jian was walking to.
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Chapter 117 - Before The Fight
Snake.Lizard had told Xu Zetian before she left that she would have Yun Jian replace her for the fight tonight.
When Xu Zetian heard the news, he was utterly dumbfounded but he consented to it ultimately.
He had no right to deny the decision of a Gu Sha Mercenaries’ higher-ranking superior anyway. It was already a delight that they had sent someone to help him.
Though from another perspective, what capabilities did this small and frail-looking young lady have that would win the match for him? After all, each person assigned by the Gu Sha Mercenaries was remarkable in their abilities, not one could be underestimated.
Yun Jian had met Xu Zetian’s underling too, so the man recognized her.
Xu Zetian’s subordinate was named Duan Lei. He was a lofty man with a brawny build, the second in charge after Xu Zetian in the Dragon Head Gang.
“Miss Yun!” Duan Lei greeted her respectfully when he saw Yun Jian.
Yun Jian was young but he was reverent towards her. It was implied that she was adequately capable if she dared fight in today’s knock-out match.
Yun Jian nodded faintly and told Duan Lei in a hushed voice, “I’m with my friends. I’ll come over again when the match starts.”
She then turned to leave on her own. She was only here to show her face and inform Duan Lei that she was already here.
On the other side, Gu Hao and friends were staring at Yun Jian in amazement.
They could not hear the conversation between Yun Jian and Duan Lei but despite the distance, they could see that the latter was respectful toward Yun Jian.
“Do you know him? He’s the assistant to the mafia boss!” Representing everyone’s suspicion, Gu Hao asked Yun Jian with a sideways glance.
Without a word, Yun Jian pressed her lips together into a grin. Passing by the confused kids, she went to Chen Xinyi.
“Tsk, what’s the girl acting all mysterious about? Does she think she’s someone awesome? Does she think that she’s better than the mafia boss? What a loser!” A girl could not help chastising out loud to please Gu Hao, when she saw Yun Jian ignoring the boy. She was also secretly rolling her eyes at Yun Jian.
When she chided Yun Jian, she was especially loud, almost worried that the latter would not hear her. Even Duan Le who was standing incredibly far heard the girl’s amplified voice. He could not help frowning but remained silent. When the girl saw that Yun Jian was not bothered with her after grumbling some more, she shut her mouth realizing that there was nothing to gain.
Yun Jian was already back, sitting in between Chen Xinyi and Zhang Shaofeng whilst beaming at them.
Gu Hao and his friends sat down after picking their spots as well. The ardent interest of the passionate youths showed distinctly on their faces.
It was apparent that the ring match today represented either an anticipation, aspiration, or ambition of theirs.
After a long time of sitting, Yun Jian saw Duan Lei waving at her from afar, understanding immediately this was the signal that the match was starting soon. She turned to Chen Xinyi and said, “I’ll be going to the washroom.”
She did not directly tell her that she was going to fight in the ring. Although Chen Xinyi and others would find out sooner or later, she knew that they would not believe her if she told them so right now. Concluding, she might as well let them see it with their own eyes.
“Huh? But the fight’s about to begin. Go quickly, Jian Jian. Oh right, do you know where the washroom is? Do you need me to go with you?” offered Chen Xinyi kindly.
“No, it’s okay.” Yun Jian shook her head with a grin, flashing her pearly whites.
After that, she hopped off the low platform and made her way around the ring swiftly to the back of the arena.
No one saw that Duan Lei had also gone in after Yun Jian entered the backstage.
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Chapter 118 - That’s All To The Rampant Impertinence
The knock-out fight was to officially start in a few minutes.
Chen Xinyi and Zhang Shaofeng were both rather anxious, wondering why Yun Jian had yet to return from the washroom after such a long time. The match was starting shortly.
At the same time, a burly man stepped out from the back of the arena baring his upper body. His broad shoulders and muscly arms looked domineeringly powerful, complimenting his height of nearly two meters.
If an average person stood beside this man, it would form the classical contrast of a giant and a dwarf.
This man was one of the stars of today’s match. He was the foreigner who wagered with Xu Zetian to battle, named Shiniji.
Shiniji was from Country Y. He was also a boxer of Country Y’s national team. He was so good that he nearly qualified for international tournaments.
Yes, nearly.
Despite that, a person like Shiniji was already making news in Longmen City. Hence, the spectators gasped when he made his appearance.
All of them knew that the one representing Country Z, and going up against Shiniji today was a woman, a very young one too. They looked at Shiniji’s build. – Was there still hope of victory for their country?
Unless, the woman was much bulkier than Shiniji?!
The spectators, including Zhang Shaofeng, Gu Hao, and their friends, shared the same thought.
“Why is master taking so long in the washroom? This interesting match is going to start! Xinyi, why don’t you look for her in the washroom?” Zhang Shaofeng turned to Chen Xinyi looking a little on edge.
In spite of it, he was greeted with Chen Xinyi’s exaggerated expression of bafflement as her eyes stared straight at the ring.
The crowd went quiet in a split second.
It was like all sound was cut off mid-way. The whole arena was pin-drop silent.
When Zhang Shaofeng followed Chen Xinyi’s gaze to look toward the ring with a skeptical frown, it was like he had seen a ghost. His eyes bulged abruptly and his jaw dropped, forming an ‘O’ shape with his mouth.
Gu Hao, his friends, and the rest of the spectators could be described with just one expression – shocked!
Following everyone’s gaze, Yun Jian with her long, lustrous black hair walked out with a light frisk from the back of the arena. She maintained a small upwards curl on her lips all the while.
After the dead silence, the arena’s atmosphere reached its climax.
“Oh my god! It’s a little girl! The one fighting the foreigner is just a young child?!”
“Holy smokes, are my eyes deceiving me! A mafia boss is allowing a young little lady to fight the foreigner! Is he not scared of losing the wager?”
“Look, look at the height difference between the two of them. Do we still have the chance to win this battle?”
…
When the silent calm before the storm had passed, the chatter broke out deafeningly throughout the arena like a raging storm.
Zhang Shaofeng shot up from his seat in shock, pointing at the girl who wore a small smile while standing on the elevated ring, he took a deep swallow. His voice was half alarmed yet also delighted. “It’s master… It’s master! Could she be that woman Gu Hao rumoured to be fighting the foreigner tonight??”
There were mixed emotions running within Zhang Shaofeng. He was worried for Yun Jian, yet he was immensely proud to be Yun Jian’s pupil.
In comparison, Gu Hao and friends looked like they had been constipated for days.
He had boasted so much in front of everyone just before, now looking back he was acting like a monkey in front of the real deal?
On the ring, Shiniji reeled in his similar shock and side-eyed Yun Jian in disdain as he watched her walk into the ring. Speaking Mandarin that was far from fluent, he taunted Yun Jian in front of everyone. “Does Country Z have nobody else? You’re letting a punk fight me? What can a stick figure of a girl do in the ring? Xu Zetian must be kidding me!”
His insolent and impudent tone resounded in the arena.
The spectators were quick to be filled with rage as they glared at Shiniji.
Any local would find it hard to tolerate a foreigner’s sneer.
Facing Shiniji’s rampant arrogance, Yun Jian stayed composed. Under everyone’s heated gaze, she countered him with a slight scoff, “You’ll know if I can fight after trying. I see that’s all to Country Y’s impertinence!”
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Chapter 119 - Come At Me Directly. This Is A Quick Fight
Yun Jian’s verbal jab at Shiniji earned her the crowd’s cheer.
Even if she was not able to win today’s match, she had at least snapped back at Shiniji on behalf of everyone.
The indignation was wrapped up and given back in its entirety to Shiniji who looked down on Country Z’s people!
Of course, the spectators did not think that Yun Jian would win, given they were all aware of Shiniji’s achievements and his physical advantage.
“Little girl, you’ve successfully enraged me!” Shiniji roared from his fury.
He then extended his middle finger toward Yun Jian, speaking in a despising, blatant, and provoking tone that caused a shudder from everyone in the arena.
Glaring at her, Shiniji bellowed, “Little girl, since you’re adamant about fighting this match, I, Shiniji, will have you who comes here high and mighty to go down to the floor!”
He meant what he said!
When the spectators heard him, they could not help the quiver that coursed through their body.
The underground black market knock-out fights were brutal. Even when an opponent was knocked out, there were no legitimate judges who would impose the rules for the end of a match. As long as the opponent did not die, no one would care if he or she was beaten up to a critical state or fully incapacitated. Even if the opponent did die during the match, the opposing party would step in and out of custody easily as long as they had a network of higher-ranking connections.
Shiniji’s identity was obvious. He was a fighter from Country Y’s national team and was even someone who had nearly participated in international competitions! He was surely skilled. His sinewy muscles must not be only for show.
Taking a look at Yun Jian. The girl had noodle-like arms and legs with an ant’s waist. She was only around one meter and sixty centimeters tall, barely comparable to Shiniji who was towering close to two meters.
Simply put, Shiniji could probably squash a handful of Yun Jians like this with just one hand.
Evidently, he had said something similar, planning to seriously injure the girl during the battle.
Zhang Shaofeng and Chen Xinyi could not help but worry for Yun Jian when they heard him. They had accepted the fact that Yun Jian was fighting today in a flash, but they would never assume she could turn out victorious. After all, the stark contrast between the fighters could be seen in plain sight.
In spite of it, Zhang Shaofeng had still pulled a few people along to cheer for Yun Jian.
He was the most avid among them, his eager shouts ricocheting in the arena. “Go, master! Go, master! Victory, Yun Jian! Victory, Yun Jian! Victory…”
Right after Shiniji’s threat, Yun Jian heard Zhang Shaofeng’s fervent cheers.
There was a smile tugging at her lips but she did not look over to them. Instead, she faced Shiniji and wagged her pinky at him, chuckling in contempt. “Same to you. Once you come into this ring, you’ll be taken out on a stretcher!”
The young girl was wayward! This was what everyone thought at the moment.
Shiniji was perverse but he had his achievements to back him up. What about Yun Jian? What did she have?
“Pfft!” Shiniji snorted at Yun Jian and spoke menacingly, “Then, come on!”
The host of today’s fight was Duan Lei but even then, he could not help studying Yun Jian again. He had a feeling that she was no ordinary girl but he could not put his finger on it.
“No need to announce the start of the match. Come at me directly. This will be a quick fight. Against you, I’ll always be ready!” Yun Jian crossed her arms and told Shiniji with a raise of her brows, uttering words that almost made him jump.
The spectators were even more startled.
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Chapter 120 - A Singular Finishing Blow And Wanting To Kill Her
“Great! I hope you’re able to leave here alive!” Shiniji made a strange-sounding snort, bumping his fists together and cracking them.
The loud pops gave chills to the spectators.
In the VIP rows of the arena’s first floor, Xu Zetian’s brows were locked together as he watched the confident girl in the ring with his deep set eyes.
This match was crucial to him! That was why he had asked for help from Gu Sha Mercenaries.
Yun Jian was young and seemed to be harmless, but Xu Zetian knew well that people from Gu Sha Mercenaries were always unpredictable.
Even a seven or eight year old kid from the organization could pull out a pistol and kill you when they were just smiling at you in the previous second.
As for Yun Jian…
Xu Zetian locked his gaze on the ring but he was pulled out of his thoughts right then and there.
Shinji roared after his declaration, swinging up his solid fist to hurl it toward Yun Jian.
Everyone held their breath, each pair of eyes remained unblinking, fixated on the girl in the ring.
She held her ground with narrowed eyes, unmoved.
Shiniji’s fist was packed with all his strength. If the punch had landed on Yun Jian… Given she was only an ordinary little girl, she would have either died or sustained severe injuries from the attack!
Shinji was going all out!
“Oh gosh, is the little girl stunned from fear? Is she waiting to be smashed into a pie standing there? Oh my god!” someone wailed.
The spectators were already imagining the scene of Yun Jian being flung away from Shiniji’s punch. Some of the girls had even closed their eyes in terror, unable to watch what was about to happen.
Nonetheless, they heard Yun Jian’s words that sounded like they came from the grim reaper.
“You’re dead.”
Yun Jian’s gaze changed. A perfunctory smile spread on her face as she told Shiniji calmly. It jolted the man.
Everyone was high-strung.
“Ha!” Further infuriated from her words, Shiniji slammed his fist toward Yun Jian violently.
What baffled everyone was unfolded right before their eyes. – Yun Jian who had stood frozen on her spot avoided Shiniji’s blow, at a speed that was undetectable to one’s eyes, in a split second. Shiniji, who did not expect Yun Jian’s lightning reactions, was stunned for a few seconds.
It was this impossibly short duration that became Shiniji’s Achilles heel!
Any stupor or pause in a ring was lethal!
Yun Jian side-stepped to the back of Shiniji and pummeled a punch on the back of Shiniji’s ribs.
“Ah!” An electrocuting pain shot up and spread across the man’s entire body. Collapsing on the ring with a dull thud, Shiniji shouted in agony.
One blow and the victory was clear!
Yun Jian had only taken several seconds and one singular blow to defeat Shiniji.
She had defeated said professional fighter who almost qualified for the international arena!
Zhang Shaofeng and Chen Xinyi were shocked, Gu Hao was stupefied, even Xu Zetian who was at the VIP seat froze momentarily.
Country Y’s boxer, Shiniji, who was rumored to be expertly proficient, a veteran who nearly made it to the international fighting scene, lasted only one strike from Yun Jian!
Was this Yun Jian’s capability?
Shiniji, whose back rib bone was broken widened his eyes. He was indignant! He was resentful!
This little girl had crushed him with one single strike? It was impossible!
She had triumphed over him! His dignity would plummet to the ground from now on!
Shaking his head, Shiniji suddenly pulled out a solid device and pointed it at Yun Jian who was farther away.
She had to die!
“He’s got a gun! He’s got a gun! He’s going to kill her! Murder!” The spectators who were in a stupor from Yun Jian’s mind-blowing punch screamed.
Xu Zetian shot up from his seat as well, clenching the railing of the first floor.
In the ring, the girl’s aura transformed the moment Shiniji revealed his pistol.
Her small smile gradually vanished to be replaced with an icy yet eerie grin.
Gusts of murderous intent bloomed from Yun Jian.
She had said before, that those who wished to kill her would be killed before she was!
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Chapter 121 - Child’s Play: Taking Your Gun And Killing You
When the audience saw Shiniji expose his pistol, Gu Hao and his friends were so close to shrieking; especially the girls of the group who previously held prejudice against Yun Jian. These girls were students with powerful and wealthy families who would usually wail and moan over a wounded finger. They had never seen a scene like this! Their legs wobbled at once as they squatted down, burying their heads low, and crying in fright.
“Master…” Zhang Shaofeng choked on his breath, wanting to sprint over when he saw Yun Jian in danger, but was pulled back by Gu Hao on the hem of his clothes.
“Are you crazy? That foreigner has a gun!”
“But my master is in danger!” Zhang Shaofeng was resolute.
He was about to push Gu Hao away and ran toward Yun Jian when they witnessed a thriller.
Yun Jian was walking slowly toward Shiniji, completely unconcerned of the pistol in his grip that was pointed at her.
She was fearless despite being held at gunpoint. She slowly stepped towards Shiniji while everyone watched in fear and anxiety.
What was she doing! The crowd felt their hearts palpitating as they watched.
As Yun Jian walked, she retrieved a scimitar from some part of her body, as if performing a magic trick.
Side-eyeing Shiniji who was unable to stand up since his back rib was broken, she chuckled icily. “How dare you point a gun at me? You’re dead!”
Shiniji’s hand that held the gun had already been shaking. – He was a boxer. He was not a hired killer nor a gangster. Asking him to shoot a person, he would not be able to stay as calm as Yun Jian was.
In addition, he was currently in Country Z. He was not in his own land. If he were to kill Yun Jian, Xu Zetian would never let him get away scot-free.
However, Yun Jian’s words were obviously provoking his rationale.
Shiniji growled at once. Recalling the humiliation he was put through just now, his finger was about to pull the trigger.
At that moment, everyone shared the same thought. Doomed – Yun Jian was going to be doomed!
She only had only drawn a blade. How could a blade be faster than a pistol’s bullet?
In addition, she was further provoking him to shoot while he was emotionally unstable. Was she seeking suicide?
“Ah! You can go to hell!” Shiniji bellowed. Disregarding the pain on his back, he aimed the gun at Yun Jian.
Just when his finger landed to pull the trigger, a flying scimitar shot from afar in a terrifyingly accurate and high speed. The blade was now faced downwards and had slashed the back of Shiniji’s hand.
“Ow!” Shiniji’s hand that was about to pull the trigger loosened, causing the sturdy pistol to fall straight to the floor.
Yun Jian was the one who had tossed the scimitar!
While the spectators were still stunned that Yun Jian’s blade cut the back of Shiniji’s hand with such precision, Yun Jian took two steps forward to perform a combat roll.
In a blink of an eye, she appeared right in front of Shiniji and got up to step on his injured back rib.
“Ah!” A blood-curdling shriek came from the man.
Simultaneously, Yun Jian had already bent down to pick up the pistol that Shiniji had dropped and toyed with the weapon in her palm as her foot continued to press on his back.
The entire process took mere seconds.
The spectators shot up from their seats in amazement.
What had they witnessed!
Shiniji who was holding the pistol was countered by Yun Jian in a few fleeting seconds!
Gosh! He had a pistol but he was slower than Yun Jian who only had a blade!
Who was this girl? She was not human, given the skills and speed that she possessed!
Aiming the gun and pressing the gunpoint against Shiniji’s face, the man had either passed out or was numbed of his senses, the young girl’s devil-like voice spoke from above him and echoed throughout the arena, “Killing you is as easy as slaughtering an animal.”
Shiniji had long been petrified. He had never seen someone this agile, and she was only an underage girl!
From what he knew, there is only one group of people who could grab away an enemy’s gun– they were assassins and secret agents!
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Chapter 122 - Breaking Both Of His Hands And Winning The Match
In spite of it, due to the girl’s appearance, Shiniji did not categorize Yun Jian to be a secret agent or assassin, not even in his dreams. Her skills simply did not match her age.
“Hold on! Miss Yun, please wait!” Duan Lei called out and charged to the stage to stop Yun Jian from killing Shiniji.
“Please spare Shiniji for our boss’ sake!” Duan Lei told her quickly, genuinely respectful of her after witnessing Yun Jian’s capability.
Shiniji deserved to die but he was a member of Country Y’s national team. Killing him meant killing someone whom Country Y had spent a lot of time and resources to cultivate, their people would not easily let this slip.
By then, it would not only be a personal grudge. It would instigate a massive battle with grave consequences.
“You want me to let him go?” Yun Jian asked, raising a brow while she made two light slaps on Shiniji’s face with the gunpoint.
Facing the girl’s question, Duan Lei could not help swallowing with a shiver and braced himself to nod. “Yes.”
“Sure.” Yun Jian’s casual answer made everyone puff out a deep breath that they did not realize they were holding.
This was a competition after all. Shiniji retrieving a pistol was already a terrorizing shock to the spectators. If Yun Jian had killed him there and then, a lot of them would probably lose sleep for many days.
With a sharp glint playing in her eyes, Yun Jian lifted her leg that was trampled on Shiniji’s back and took two steps back. Stabilizing herself, she told Duan Lei. “I can let him go.”
When he heard her, Shiniji who was flat on the floor and feeling an impending dizziness, breathed in relief as well.
He absolutely regretted underestimating Yun Jian and provoking her!
“But I will have his hands.” Yun Jian’s airy voice continued in the next second.
Then came two crisp gunshots. –”Bang! Bang!”
Two bullets shot through Shiniji’s wrists and pierced his bones.
“Ah! Ahh!” Shiniji howled. The bullets that were embedded in his hands felt excruciating.
“Ah!” The spectators on the platform screeched as well.
She fired! Yun Jian shot him!
In comparison to the timid girls, Zhang Shaofeng and the likes were ardent. They were scared but they could not help venerating Yun Jian from the bottom of their heart.
Everyone had a taste of Shiniji’s attitude prior to this.
Not only had he mocked Yun Jian, but he had also taunted Country Z, their homeland!
Due to this attitude, their resentment was deeply rooted even if Shiniji died over ten thousand times.
Looking at both his shot up wrists, Shiniji lost all consciousness.
Yun Jian’s two shots had destroyed the man’s dignity, as well as put an utter end to his boxing career. With his meridians destroyed, Shiniji’s hands were as good as gone, because the basic requirement of a boxer was to have a pair of strong muscular hands.
Yun Jian tossed the pistol to Duan Lei after firing and said, “Tell your boss that the match is won.”
She turned to leave the ring after that and headed toward the outside of the arena.
Frantically catching the gun that Yun Jian had tossed over, Duan Lei breathed in and swallowed, turning around to take care of the aftermath.
Seeing that the fight was over and the star of the match, Yun Jian, had walked out, Zhang Shaofeng and others ran out after her.
They had tons of questions for her right now.
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Chapter 123 - This Is My Master. She Got Tricked
Before Yun Jian managed to step out of the arena, Zhang Shaofeng’s impatient voice came from behind. “Master, master! Master, wait for us…”
Turning slightly, Yun Jian looked up at them with a small smile. “The knock-out match is over. It’s already dark outside, we should go home now.”
Zhang Shaofeng and the teenagers who caught up to her could not help biting their tongues while thinking, “Shouldn’t you be providing some sort of explanation?”
“Master, what went on just now? Why were you the one to fight the foreigner? And your pose just then, it was awesome! Oh yeah, how did you throw the knife like that? That was marvelous! It’s like Legend of Dagger Li…” Zhao Shaofeng’s words left his lips like a running machine gun.
“Stop,” Yun Jian’s order sounded.
Zhang Shaofeng clamped his mouth together immediately without a second word.
“How am I supposed to answer you when you’re bombarding me with so many questions?” Yun Jian furrowed her eyebrows together and beamed bashfully like a young lady.
It was like she had transformed into a fresh, pretty, youthful girl now, as if the girl who stood superior over Shiniji just now had never existed.
“Uh… then let’s answer them one by one. Master, why was it you who fought the foreigner today? And why didn’t you tell us about these earlier?” Zhang Shaofeng asked the question that was on everyone’s mind.
Pairs of black beady eyes stared at Yun Jian.
The girl pressed her lips together before parting them. She lifted her hand and snapped her fingers loudly in the air before grinning at Zhang Shaofeng. “Guess.”
She then turned around, not planning to actually answer the question.
In spite of it, she did not expect the band of teenagers to follow her closely, pleading for her to teach them the methods of her tremendous feat. Even Gu Hao was tailing tight and had apologized to her regarding his earlier actions.
It caused Zhang Shaofeng to boast rather childishly at the rest of the group. “This is my master!”
…
Finally separating herself from Zhang Shaofeng and the rest of the group who were pestering her for answers, Yun Jian headed home.
The night was breezy, especially when it was now nearing winter. The weather was erratic and the temperature difference between day and night was huge.
Yun Jian had a jacket with her but she could still feel the cold.
When she walked past a streetlight, a speeding sports car screeched to a stop beside her.
Not expecting the car to stop, Yun Jian pulled the jacket over herself tighter and turned around to see Si Yi looking back at her in his Lamborghini sports car. His chiseled outline was even more pronounced under the lighting.
“Hop on.” The two words left Si Yi’s good looking lips.
Without making a fuss, Yun Jian pulled the door open and sat in the passenger seat.
Yun Jian’s body temperature was welcomed to the warmth of the car’s heater.
“Are you trying to freeze yourself to death by wearing so little every time?” Si Yi adjusted the heater a notch higher with a glance at Yun Jian.
She opened her mouth but realized that she didn’t have a comeback. In the end, she asked, “What can I help you with?”
Si Yi paused, his impeccably handsome face looked a hint more friendly. “I’m taking you to a banquet. We’ll be back tomorrow. I’ve already told my aunt, you don’t have to worry about not going home.”
There was no room for argument as he stepped on the accelerator and sped off.
When Yun Jian broke out of her trance, she was already behind the mountainous region and was boarding Si Yi’s personal jet to Country M.
Yun Jian exclaimed inwardly. Ah, she got tricked.
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Chapter 124 - New York, Country M. The Dinner Dress
New York was located in the southeast of Country M’s New York State, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It was Country M’s most populous city and port, an international metropolitan.
Si Yi’s personal jet flew above New York, landing in the city’s airport.
As it was a private plane and they did not need a transit alongside other transportation, the flight took less than ten hours.
Due to the time difference between Country Z and Country M, Country M’s time was already six to seven in the evening while it was only around six in the morning for Country Z.
They were just in time for the banquet.
Yun Jian had a good sleep on the plane. This was the first time she had slept so soundly since her rebirth. By the time she woke up, the plane had already landed.
Rubbing her eyes, Yun Jian got up from the soft human cushion. She stretched but suddenly felt something odd. Human cushion?
She turned around and discovered in shock that she had actually slept on Si Yi’s lap.
What happened?
She remembered that Si Yi did not explain the situation to her after they boarded the personal jet. As she was staring at the scenery outside the window, she became sleepy and fell asleep.
In spite of it, she had picked a soft and comfortable spot on the plane seat to sleep. Why was her head resting on Si Yi’s lap when she woke up? Had he moved her to his legs?
Yun Jian pressed her lips together thinking about it.
Even if he had shifted her from the seat cushion to his lap, how could she not feel anything?
This should not be. How could she let down her guard and fall asleep without a care?
“You’re awake?” Si Yi’s husky voice came from above her.
Yun Jian looked up to see Si Yi’s charming side profile as he turned away, his fair hand and long fingers ruffling his slightly messy short black hair. There was a tinge of red on his ears.
Swallowing, Yun Jian pressed her lips together into a stiff smile. “Are we here already?”
“Yeah.” Si Yi nodded and opened the door of the jet. Turning, his lengthy form jumped off.
Yun Jian hunched down and followed him to hop off the plane.
When she landed, Si Yi grabbed her hand and walked toward the streets.
It surprised Yun Jian and she wanted to fling his hand away only to realize that his strength was incomparable.
It was Yun Jian’s first time encountering a situation like this, so she lowered her head flushing in embarrassment.
She could kill someone coolly whilst remaining composed and was indifferent when she saw erotic scenes in her past life. Yet facing Si Yi, there was an extraordinary feeling.
She could not point a finger to what feeling this was.
The elites’ banquets usually began around eight at night. They still had some time to spare.
Wearing a gorgeous smile, Si Yi held Yun Jian’s small warm hand as he led them to a lavish clothing store.
This was the retail store of an international fashion designer in New York, they rarely took in customers. If they did, their customers were usually renowned personalities.
Just as Si Yi tugged Yun Jian into the shop, Yun Jian saw two men who were in their twenties walking toward her.
When both of them saw their entwined hands and as a result, they could not help stopping in a stupor before quickly recovering and walking to Si Yi. “Young master, the formal attires are ready”, they said with a slight bow,
Yun Jian was surprised too when she saw both of them. These were the people who stood beside Si Yi, on his left and right, when she had first met him.
They were Si Yi’s men.
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Chapter 125 - The Lace Gown. Incoming Sweetheart Alert
“Mm.” Si Yi gave a slight nod and walked toward the changing room while pulling Yun Jian along as they passed the two men, leaving the latter gaping in shock.
“Holy, has the young master been enlightened? He’s learned to hold a woman’s hand now.” One of the men rubbed his hands together, a hint of surprise showing on his handsome face, as he could not help talking to another man.
“Ya Dang, young master’s affairs aren’t something we can casually pass comment on. Stay in your lane,” another man who looked more reliable reminded and turned to leave.
The man addressed as Ya Dang clicked his tongue standing there, and muttered towards where the more mature-looking man headed to, “Yeah, yeah, you, Mo Sen, is the most prim and proper!”
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Si Yi had ordered a customized lace gown for Yun Jian. It was purely black in color and did not show much skin.
He had sent his man to ask the owner of this shop, the internationally renowned fashion designer, to design this dress. There was only one in this world, its value could not even be estimated by numbers.
When Yun Jian got changed and stepped out, she saw that Si Yi had dressed in a proper suit as well.
Si Yi had a solid foundation of features. His handsome face was flawless, his tall nose and commanding deep eyes exuded an aristocratic air. All the while, his black suit accentuated his lean and muscular build.
When Yun Jian came out, Si Yi’s fair and long fingers were working on his tie. From the side, he looked like a man from a painting whose charm and beauty was impeccable.
Even though Yun Jian had met plenty of handsome and charismatic men in her previous life, none of them could compare to this man in front of her, not even slightly. She was dazed for a few seconds.
“What’s the matter?” It was only when the man’s melodious voice rang that she broke out of her daze.
Si Yi studied the young petite girl who was now wearing the black lace gown and narrowed his eyes.
Each time he met eyes with Yun Jian, his sense of distance towards women would be quelled, as he was filled with the urge to go closer and closer to her.
The first time it happened, Si Yi could not even believe it. He knew himself too well. He hated women.
From a young age, he felt nauseous whenever there were women around. If a woman had taken even half a step closer to him, he would feel extremely repulsed.
It was a strange fixation.
His difference toward Yun Jian, however, was felt just as deeply.
Yun Jian’s small frame kept appearing in his line of vision. The faint milky scent on her would linger on his nose, striking a different chord within him. That was why he could not help wanting to approach her and stay close, even doing something like holding her hand.
Therefore, when Si Yi saw Yun Jian’s smooth bared arms and her figure hugged by the lace gown that underlined her developing busts, he swallowed involuntarily.
“Let’s go,” Yun Jian said and walked out directly.
The lingering fragrance of the girl slowly dissipated. There was a pausing beat from Si Yi before he followed with a large stride.
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Banquet venue, thirty-ninth floor of Triangle Tower, New York, Country M.
A man in his forties, in an elevated nature with an extraordinary aura, held a wine glass as he engaged in a friendly chat with his peer while taking the center spotlight.
This elevated man was Si Chu, the master of the armaments family, Depot Leng, and without a doubt, Si Yi’s biological father.
Si Chu was currently talking in delight with the middle-aged man in front of him.
The latter chuckled suddenly and pointed at a pretty girl not too far away from them, telling Si Chu mysteriously, “That’s my daughter, Shi Laixiang. What do you think, Old Si? Hmm? Good enough to be the wife of your youngest son?”
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