Zhou Jingong nodded slightly, said nothing, and rose to walk straight toward Luo Xiu.

Seeing this, Boss Huang and Qian Laoyao exchanged a look, and smiles appeared on their faces.

"Alas, what a pity. Such an outstanding young man, yet he cannot be of use to me," Boss Huang sighed.

Qian Laoyao smiled faintly. "I knew there was something off about this kid from the start."

Zhu Hongmo stroked his beard and said slowly, "With Senior Zhou making his move, this boy will certainly die tonight. It's all over. This way, Boss Huang, you can also report back to your superiors."

The moment his voice fell, his eyes suddenly bulged.

Beside him, Boss Huang and Qian Laoyao's eyes went wide, both wearing expressions as if they had just seen a ghost.

They had assumed Zhou Jingong would strike Luo Xiu and kill him on the spot! They were all set to enjoy the show, but to their astonishment, Zhou Jingong walked right up to Luo Xiu and bowed deeply.

"What... What's going on?"

"Master Zhou, what are you doing?!" Boss Huang cried out.

However, Zhou Jingong seemed to ignore him. Bowing to Luo Xiu, he said, "Disciple Zhou Jingong greets Elder Luo."

Luo Xiu asked, "Why are you here?"

Zhou Jingong explained, "This disciple came here only to sever ties with these people. After all... this disciple had cooperated with them before. I hope Elder Luo does not misunderstand."

"I see," Luo Xiu nodded.

Zhou Jingong turned to face Boss Huang's group, his expression indifferent. "Perhaps this disciple should act on Elder Luo's behalf."

Upon hearing this, Boss Huang and the others were visibly shaken, breaking out in a cold sweat. They couldn't understand why Zhou Jingong was being so respectful toward Luo Xiu, even addressing him as an Elder.

Weren't these two supposed to have a feud over the killing of his disciple?

Luo Xiu, however, shook his head. "Forget it. I prefer to do it myself."

With that, he slowly walked toward Boss Huang.

The female internet celebrity, her face a mask of arrogant fury, pointed a finger at Luo Xiu and yelled, "Kid, what do you think you're doing? Get the hell away from me! Do you know who Boss Huang is—"

BOOM!

Without a word, Luo Xiu kicked her squarely in the face, instantly deforming the features she had spent several hundred thousand on. She collapsed to the ground, screaming in agony.

Then, Luo Xiu stepped on Boss Huang's chest, pinning him to the couch. He looked down on him, his expression impassive.

"Spare... spare my life, Xiao Luo! Considering I treated you well in the past, please, just spare me this once! I promise, I'll never trouble Shen Luo Company again! I'll also repay tenfold for all the losses Shen Luo Company has suffered because of me!"

Luo Xiu stared at him without emotion. "I would be more satisfied with your life as payment."

"Hah. What a joke. A piece of social scum like you actually thought I would work for you."

As he spoke, Luo Xiu pressed down with his foot. Boss Huang's chest began to slowly cave in, accompanied by the sound of cracking ribs.

"You brat, don't go too far!" Zhu Hongmo roared, lashing out in a sudden burst of anger.

Luo Xiu didn't even glance at him. He simply reached out a hand and effortlessly caught Zhu Hongmo's incoming palm strike.

CRACK!

CRACK, CRACK, CRACK...

The next moment, the hair-raising sound of shattering bone echoed through the private room.

Zhu Hongmo's old body trembled, and cold sweat poured down his back, yet he clenched his jaw and refused to cry out in pain.

Luo Xiu shot him a disdainful look. "A Grandmaster? The Mixed Yuan Iron Bone Hand? It seems any piece of trash is considered presentable nowadays."

CRACK!

With another crisp snap, Luo Xiu crushed Zhu Hongmo's entire hand. The man crumpled to the ground, letting out a heart-wrenching scream.

Next, Luo Xiu turned his gaze to the pale-faced Qian Laoyao. He said nothing, simply slapping him across the face.

Pinned to the couch, Boss Huang struggled with all his might, blood streaming from his nose and mouth. He glared at Luo Xiu, his eyes full of hate. "Luo Xiu... do you have any idea who's backing me? If you dare to kill me today, I guarantee you won't have a single day of peace for the rest of your life!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu frowned slightly. He lifted his foot and turned to leave the room.

Purple Mink, Skinny Monkey, and Xiong Zi, who were blocking the doorway, all lowered their heads as Luo Xiu approached, not daring to meet his eyes.

Zhou Jingong glanced at Boss Huang and the others before turning to follow.

「In the corridor.」

Zhou Jingong asked, "Elder Luo, why didn't you kill them just now?"

Luo Xiu replied, "This is the Sun Family's territory, after all. Strutting in here and killing people would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble."

Zhou Jingong nodded. "I see."

A small smile played on Luo Xiu's lips. "Besides, killing them like that would be letting them off far too easily."

...

Not long after Luo Xiu left, Boss Huang and his men were sent back to their vehicle.

"Heh, that Luo Xiu... seems he just bullies the weak and fears the strong. He didn't dare to provoke our Holy Boi Religion!" Inside the luxurious car, Boss Huang wiped the blood from his mouth and sneered disdainfully.

Qian Laoyao's expression was grim. "I knew he wouldn't actually dare to kill us!"

"AH!"

Just then, Boss Huang let out a piercing scream. He clutched at his own throat, his fat face twisting in agony.

Qian Laoyao jumped in fright and whipped his head around, his eyes widening in shock.

He saw Boss Huang's face turning black at a visible rate as dark blood began to flow from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It was a terrifying sight. A nauseating stench began to emanate from Boss Huang's body as a potent poison started to eat away at his flesh, the decay beginning at his fingertips and spreading as they rotted and oozed pus.

Qian Laoyao cried out, "Luo Xiu poisoned us!"

"Quick, driver, to the hospital!"

But before the driver could respond, Zhu Hongmo also began screaming, clutching his throat as his own face rapidly turned black.

A cold sweat drenched Qian Laoyao. He slumped weakly against the back of his seat, his heart filled with despair.

It's over... we're completely finished! With Luo Xiu's abilities, if he wants to poison us... what hope do we have?

「Meanwhile.」

「Sea City Riviera.」

At Villa Number One, Luo Xiu parked the car in the garage and called Su Shenyun.

"Su Fox, I have something to tell you."

"Are you missing your big sister? It's so late, though. Big sister can't come out for a date. I have to stay with my family."

Luo Xiu said, "I killed Boss Huang. You'll probably get the news of his death tomorrow."

Su Shenyun was silent for a moment before asking, "Why did you feel the need to tell me something like this?"

"Because you—"

"He's dead, so he's dead," Su Shenyun interrupted. "He was worthless anyway."

...

Luo Xiu hung up the phone and let out a long sigh.

As soon as he entered the house, he saw Lin Xiyue sitting in the living room.

Luo Xiu asked, "You said you had something to talk to me about earlier. What was it?"

Lin Xiyue rolled her eyes. "Can't I just want to chat with you?"

"By the way, how did things go with Boss Huang?"

Luo Xiu replied, "I killed him."

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue's eyes widened in shock. "You just went over there and killed him?!"

Luo Xiu looked at her. "You seem very scared."

Lin Xiyue pursed her lips. She wanted to say something, but swallowed the words. For someone like her, who had grown up in peacetime, Luo Xiu's method of killing at the slightest disagreement was truly difficult to accept.

Luo Xiu said, "Get some rest. There shouldn't be any more trouble after this. Besides, the six-month deadline is almost here."

At his words, Lin Xiyue felt a pang of pain in her heart. She had so much she wanted to say to him, but now, the words were all stuck in her throat. She felt that ever since Luo Xiu returned from the provincial capital, his attitude toward her had changed. He had become colder, more deliberately distant...

"Alright. Good night."

"Good night."

...

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