Book 6: Chapter 52: Benevolence

Book 6: Chapter 52: Benevolence

Let me go, I never did anything bad, not of my own volition. In a panic, Hong Hao Hao pleaded.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

She knew very well that despite Ruan Zhans heavy injuries and almost empty spirit power, she was still no match for him. Therefore, she could only beg. As long as you let me go, I will agree to any condition. Or I could also be your slave. See, I have the ability to make you Instinctively, she tried to use her feminine charm for a chance to escape.

Ruan Zhan shook his head helplessly.

He wanted to let her go. Having seen too many tragedies this night, he didnt want to eradicate everyone. However, if Hong Hao Hao wasnt dealt with properly, she might ferment into an even bigger disaster once she recovered.

If Si Ma Nan could be called rational and purposeful, Hong Hao Haos capricious nature was even more dangerous. The skills she learned from Si Ma Nan were still immature. Once she developed them slightly, who knew what suffering the world would face!

I wont make things difficult for you. Go back to the place you belong. Ruan Zhan said sympathetically. Wouldnt it be good to reincarnate? Starting a new life is better than stealing other bodies, hiding in the shadows and living in fear.

I dont want to!

You no longer belong to the world of the living. It is useless to insist. Listen to me, go back!

No! You dont understand anything! Hong Hao Haos eyes bulged either in anger or fear. Ive sinned, and will be a pig-dog in the next life. Im so beautiful, I definitely dont want to end up like that!

Dont force me!

Its you who shouldnt force me! Hong Hao Hao saw Ruan Zhan had no intention of negotiating. In desperation, she fished out a talisman from her robes. This is a lifelock talisman. If you dont let me go, I will tear it. At that time, your sweetheart will also get torn in half!

Ruan Zhan frowned.

One truly shouldnt show benevolence to an enemy. His consideration had ended up giving the other side a means to threaten him. He also hadnt expected Hong Hao Hao to have prepared a chip for her escape while everyone had been distracted by Ah Bais matters.

So what if I let you go? I would still find you soon after, and wont be so polite the next time. Ruan Zhan spoke coldly, secretly looking for an opportunity to neutralize the talisman.

I dont care about any of that right now! Hong Hao Hao was too anxious, completely going for broke. Ill count to three. If you dont agree, I will immediately tear this talisman apart and everyone loses!

Yet before she could start counting and before Ruan Zhan made his position known, there was the rumbling of an engine from the distance.

Moments before dawn, in an empty city no one could enter, how could there be an engine? Furthermore, it was getting closer and closer, coming straight towards them. Only after it got closer could they tell it was the sound of a vehicle!

Ruan Zhan and Hong Hao Hao were both rather startled. Since they were restricting each other, neither of them could move. Only when a light appeared across the plaza did they see the thing charging over was a motorcycle.

The bright headlights in front of the bike were like daggers that cleaved the darkness as it swiftly approached.

It was Wan Li!

Although it was impossible to discern the riders face, his identity could be gleaned by the figure. Hong Hao Hao was shocked. She hadnt expected him to survive all those thugs. Ruan Zhan was overjoyed at seeing him alive.

In a blink of an eye, the bike reached the edge of the plaza. Hong Hao Hao and Ruan Zhan had differing feelings, but both of them assumed Wan Li would stop. However, the reality was beyond their expectations. Instead of slowing down, Wan Li increased his speed. He seemed to be riding an unbridled horse, charging into the deadlock like lightning.

Ah Zhan, catch! In the dark, a gust of wind swept over and Ruan Zhan reached out without hesitation.

Wan Li was someone he trusted with his life. Even if he had thrown a bomb about to explode, Ruan Zhan would catch it without hesitation. This was the trust between friends. As he caught the thrown bloodwood sword, Wan Li mercilessly rammed into Hong Hao Hao!

Shes just unconscious, and will wake up soon.

But it seems she must have been starving. Its only been a few days, but her chin is all sharp now. Wan Li said, opening a bottle of water from his backpack and handing it to Ruan Zhan.

He drank it in one go.

Wan Li had known the people trapped here must be hungry and thirsty. Especially Ruan Zhan, who probably also lost a lot of blood. Therefore, he had considerately prepared rations! However, Ruan Zhan only drank the water and refused the food.

Whats wrong with you? Wan Li looked at Ruan Zhan. His expression was mocking but there was concern in his gaze. From your appearance, you definitely took a beating.

Stop worrying about me. How are you doing?

Oh, me? Wan Li shrugged, I was almost sexually assaulted by Hong Hao Hao. She stripped me down to just my underwear. Oh, and a pair of socks. He said in self-mockery, and then recounted his experiences.

Ruan Zhan sighed. A shame they got a person like Master Long involved.

Thats right. He was a good man who took a wrong step in life. Its just that when you err, even if you repent right away, there will be a price to pay. But the price Master Long paid was far too high. Wan Li was also a little sad.

Si Ma Nan was the same way, though he strayed a little too far. Ruan Zhan said as he looked over at Ah Bai.

Only then did Wan Li notice Ah Bai kneeling nearby. She had been unmoving while praying, completely ignoring her surroundings like a sculpture. She wasnt noticeable without a careful look.

Si Ma Nanis dead? Wan Li asked.

He had actually had a premonition because while he was in the old town, he had realized it was suddenly filled with life. It was still the middle of the night and no one had come outside, but the dead-like town suddenly had the presence of life. There were lights and people coughing. That was when he knew Ruan Zhan must have been victorious in the new town.

Therefore, he threatened those thugs to quickly leave and snatched their fastest motorcycle from them before rushing to the new town. He thought Ruan Zhan might need help dealing with the aftermath, and might also need the bloodwood sword.

After arriving, he hadnt seen any trace of Si Ma Nan. Therefore, he understood that Si Ma Nan must have died!

Ruan Zhan didnt know how to answer Wan Li and could only recount the whole event. Wan Li felt terrible upon hearing it. Ah Bai was too pitiful. She had never done anything bad in her life, protecting and helping others the whole time. Why did she get such an ending?

What are you going to do? He asked.

Ruan Zhan mulled it over for a bit. Including Xiao Xia, twelve people came but only four survived. Xiao Xia, Zuo De, Reporter Ma, and Mayor Mao Fu. How should this incident be explained? Even without us, I believe Zuo De and Reporter Ma wont tell anyone about this. They will come up with an explanation themselves, no need for us to deal with the aftermath. Before long, there will be another unresolved case in Hongqing Town. Since Mao Fu was pretending to be insane, he must be one of the masterminds behind this matter. If we use Master Longs evidence to bring those responsible back then to court, he will definitely be included. Also, if this matter finally results in justice being served, those resentful spirits will also be at peace. Although the Grand Fengshui Formation would expel them from the world of the living regardless, I still hope to get justice for them.

Dont worry, the evidence Master Long gave me is sufficient for those bastards to get the death penalty a hundred times. Wan Li said indignantly.

Good. I guess this is whats meant by justice being inevitable! Ruan Zhan thought of Ah Bai and his heart twisted again. What we have to do is get rid of the remaining evil spirits in the lake, erase all our traces and take Ah Bai and Hong Hao Hao where they need to go. Then you will bring Xiao Xia back. I need to leave for a period of time.

To recuperate? Recuperating can be done anywhere. Lets go to our citys public hospital. The nurses there are prettier. Wan Li deliberately joked, lightening the somber atmosphere.

Flesh wounds. Theyll get better without any recuperation. Ruan Zhan shook his head and hesitated, Its about my past and my father. I have to look into it. I cant tell you yet. Believe me, its not that I dont trust you. Its just that the less you know, the better.

Why so mysterious? Wan Li frowned, but when he saw Ruan Zhans determined expression and serious appearance, he decided not to ask for now. He can do so slowly in the future.

Fine, we can do as you say. I forgot to tell you, Master Long left you a book. I cant understand it. Probably imparting some things to you. The notebook he left me was the evidence of the crimes committed back then. I buried everything in the woods outside the town. Lets go dig them up once were done here. Then, you go handle your matters while I go bring the masterminds to justice through ordinary channels. Xiao Xia will end up being busy. Shes a lawyer after all, though shes not really qualified.

Ruan Zhan nodded, That is for the best. However, what did Mayor Yuan do back then that turned so many good people into resentful spirits?