Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 168 - 113 I Want to Choose You as a Gift_3

Chapter 168: Chapter 113 I Want to Choose You as a Gift_3

There were over twenty young girls imprisoned within a sealed room.

Fortunately, due to the loss of the Netherworld Demon Qi, except for He Lianlan, Silver Moon Tower had not conducted experiments on them lately. However, many girls had undoubtedly perished before this.

Apart from the imprisoned girls, Jiang Shouzhong had also discovered the place where the demon souls were kept.

They were in ceramic jars sealed with talismans, from which one could hear harsh, wailing screams upon getting closer.

Yuan Anjiang was overwhelmed with emotion and made a decisive decision, ordering everyone to bring these objects outside for the spectators and the visiting officials to see.

On seeing the Demon Energy and the imprisoned girls, the guests who had initially been speaking in defense of Xichu Pavilion were taken aback, as numerous thoughts brewed in everyone’s minds.

"Jiang Mo, you may leave now."

Yuan Anjiang suddenly spoke.

The upcoming struggle was not suitable for Jiang Shouzhong to witness; otherwise, he would become too deeply involved and might find it difficult to extricate himself.

Jiang Shouzhong nodded but did not leave; instead, he raised his voice to the onlookers, "We conducted this search based on public accusations. Little did we expect Xichu Pavilion to conduct such heinous acts in secret! As officers of the Liushan Division, we will not fear any power! Even if we are assassinated tomorrow, our corpses discarded in the wilderness, we shall have no regrets! Director, please buy our coffins now!"

The crowd wore odd expressions.

Ge Yulong’s lips twitched uncontrollably, and he mentally gave Jia a thumbs-up, "It still has to be you, kid."

Hu was even more irritated.

At that moment, Qi, who had somehow merged into the crowd, spoke out loud, "Master Jiang, rest assured, with us as witnesses, Xichu Pavilion wouldn’t dare retaliate against you! Not just if your bodies were discarded in the wilderness—if even a single hair of yours were harmed, it would be our dereliction of duty!"

A moment ago, he was buddying up with Hu, but now he stuck the knife in; Qi was indeed astute.

The crowd’s eyes flickered when they saw Qi.

Soon after, many others began echoing him, showing their support.

Jiang Yi from Silver Moon Tower spoke calmly, "Don’t worry, Master Jiang, anyone who dares lay a hand on you is declaring war against us at Silver Moon Tower. With an official as dedicated to the public good as Master Jiang, I believe the court will certainly protect you and won’t allow the people to witness a good official meet with a terrible fate."

Yuan Anjiang rolled his eyes.

Well, that woman had just cornered the Emperor.

Ensuring he had a temporary amulet for his safety, Jiang Shouzhong finally heaved a sigh of relief, and left the site of conflict with Zhang Yunwu and Jia.

"Jiang Mo!"

As they were leaving the courtyard, Hu, who had silently followed, emanated intense murderous intent.

Jiang Shouzhong laughed, "What, planning to kill me?"

Lu Renjia and Zhang Yunwu positioned themselves protectively in front of him.

Hu stared hatefully at Jiang Shouzhong, "Why must you push me so hard! I intended to offer you an opportunity, yet you repay kindness with ingratitude! Do you think this will take down the Luo Family?"

"Repay kindness with ingratitude?"

Jiang Shouzhong laughed mockingly, his gaze icy, "I’ve encountered many enemies in my life. Those I can tolerate, I do; and those I can’t show that they have no intention of letting me live. You know very well, once we find that bottle of Netherworld Demon Qi, would any of us still be alive?"

Hu fell silent.

Indeed, although he had contemplated grooming Jiang Shouzhong, should the Demon Qi indeed be found, silencing by murder would have been the best strategy.

Jiang Shouzhong stepped in front of Hu and tapped on his chest, "I know you’re dying to flay and dismember me but don’t rush, because ... I have no intention of sparing your Luo Family."

With the situation escalated to a do-or-die encounter, reconciliation was no longer possible.

Hu scoffed, "Are you out of your mind? Daring to oppose the Luo Family?"

Jiang Shouzhong smiled, "Still this tone of disdain as if I’m insignificant, seems I haven’t really hurt you tonight."

Rage flared within Hu, as severe as a conflagration capable of boiling seas.

Perhaps burning the man before him to ashes and obliterating his bloodline could hardly quench his hatred!

He suddenly asked, "I want to know, how are you so familiar with the hidden room? Exactly who told you about it?"

Hu stared intently into his eyes, trying to discern something.

Jiang Shouzhong deliberately played coy, "You know, don’t you?"

Hu’s eyes flickered.

Could it really be Qin Shier?

No! It could never be her! Although that girl has a rebellious streak, he believed that his tactics could absolutely control that woman.

Moreover, there was no reason for her to collaborate with Jiang Mo.

Unless she had sought refuge in Silver Moon Tower, using Jiang Yi to regain her freedom.

Thinking of how Jiang Yi had appeared safe and sound at Xichu Pavilion just earlier, Hu felt a chill in his heart, inevitably harboring some terrifying thoughts.

Once the seed of suspicion is planted, it becomes very hard to remove.

Seeing Ran Qingchen and several officials occasionally glancing over here while discussing matters in the distance, Jiang Shouzhong then leaned forward and provocatively patted Hu’s mask, "Being ugly, you should reflect more on where exactly you went wrong."

Murderous intent surged torrentially from Hu like a startling wave.

Jiang Shouzhong raised his neck, pointing at his own throat, "Kill me, do as you please."

"Jiang! Mo!"

The voice was clearly grinding teeth in anger, revealing Hu’s current frustration and hatred.

"If you won’t kill, then I’m leaving."

Jiang Shouzhong chuckled, then suddenly thought of something, whispered, "By the way, have Nalan Xie get ready. Next, I will definitely kill him. Because I firmly believe, after the storm settles and the amulet on my body becomes useless, you will certainly send him to kill me."

Having said this, Jiang Shouzhong turned and left.

Hu stood for a long time, then suddenly turned around and punched the wall, not using any internal powers, his fist bloody and dripping.

...

After separating from Lu Renjia and Zhang Yunwu, Jiang Shouzhong walked alone on the cool, night streets.

By his side was He Lianlan.

"You have been dead for several days." Jiang Shouzhong asked.

He Lianlan counted on her fingers, "Today is the seventh day."

So today was her last day in the world of the living... Jiang Shouzhong stroked the girl’s head, though touching nothing, said apologetically, "Actually I could have saved you earlier, but unfortunately at that time I didn’t believe Zheng Shanqi’s words."

He Lianlan shook her head with a smile, "It’s alright, my mother once told me, everyone eventually has their day to be buried. Besides, some children die as soon as they are born. Compared to them, I’m actually very lucky, I’ve seen the blue sky, the white clouds, the moon, and the stars..."

The girl was very sensible.

But she had no choice but to be sensible.

Her father was a gambler, having sold everything in the house. Her mother was forced to commit suicide by hanging, making life under such circumstances very difficult.

As she spoke, the girl suddenly stopped walking, "Big brother, I miss mother, and I want to go home to see."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded, asking, "Why didn’t you go before, insisting on staying in that firewood shed?"

He Lianlan said with a troubled expression, "Of course I wanted to go, but I couldn’t leave that place. Instead, after big brother came, staying by your side for a while, I could freely go anywhere."

Could it be because of the death aura on me?

Jiang Shouzhong thought silently.

After the girl left, a carriage quietly stopped by his side.

"Get in."

The charming voice of Jiang Yi rang out.

As the man entered the carriage, Jiang Yi looked at him with interest, her dazzling face carrying a smirk, "You truly surprised me, although initially, I had no hopes. Now that you’ve stirred up such chaos in Xichu Pavilion, the Luo Family must hate you to death."

"It doesn’t matter."

Jiang Shouzhong stared at the woman, "I just wanted to show some people that even a cornered rabbit will bite."

"Oh, starting to threaten me now?"

Jiang Yi scoffed, "Silver Moon Tower is not Xichu Pavilion, I’m just a woman and I don’t fall for your tricks, your threats are useless on me."

The woman leaned forward slightly, her beautiful eyes cold and ruthless, "Although I won’t kill you, there are plenty of ways to humiliate and torture you... Believe it or not, right now I could make you lie on the ground, licking my feet?"

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong’s displeased face, Jiang Yi suddenly laughed, her mischievous demeanor particularly enticing, "Just kidding, look how scared you are. Tell me, what gift do you want?"

Jiang Yi raised a slender finger, "Just to be clear, if you really fancy those four girls as your guards, you can only choose one, don’t think about having them all. As for whether you will develop deep affection over time, I don’t care, but you absolutely cannot mistreat that girl, otherwise I won’t let you off easily!"

Jiang Shouzhong curiously asked, "What if I choose you, does that mean I have them all?"

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