Lethal Stunner: Kicking Off with Five Beast Husbands
Chapter 81 I Killed Bai Yan

Chapter 81: Chapter 81 I Killed Bai Yan

"Jin Ao, you go ahead, I’m a bit tired and want to return to my room to rest," Bai Yan said.

Bai Yan suddenly mentioned feeling seasick, and Jin Ao was about to go to the first floor to get her some seasickness medicine. Bai Yan then suggested following him along; it would be a good chance to get some fresh air.

But just as she reached the corner, she changed her mind.

"Then let me take you back first," Jin Ao said with concern.

"It’s not far, I can go back myself," Bai Yan waved her hand dismissively.

Still, Jin Ao watched her until she reached her door. Only after Bai Yan waved to signal that she was fine did he feel reassured enough to head towards the elevator.

Bai Yan removed her hand from the fingerprint scanner on the door handle but didn’t enter the room. Instead, she turned and went in the opposite direction of Jin Ao.

It was early dawn, with few people in the corridors. Bai Yan avoided the sparse crowd and made her way to the outdoor staircase leading to the sixth floor.

Leaning against the railing, letting the cold night wind brush past her, her gaze lingered on the distant round moon. She curled her lips into a smile and spoke, "You’ve been following me for so long, and still won’t reveal yourself?"

A tall man emerged from the shadows. His handsome and divine appearance was now steeped in cold malice: "By sticking to that Golden Flood Dragon, you might manage to live a few seconds longer."

"You’re Shi Xie, aren’t you?" Bai Yan chuckled softly and reached her hand out to him. "Your talent is impressive, your strength outstanding—why follow Xiao Jinsheng, that temperamental female? Why not consider following me instead?"

System: [Host, the target’s emotional fluctuation increased by 10 points]

Bai Yan, surprised: [Looks like he doesn’t care much for Xiao Jinsheng. I only said a few words, and his emotions shifted so quickly?]

"Wishful thinking," Shi Xie sneered. Though he hadn’t moved, Bai Yan sensed an overwhelming coldness as her blood began to freeze within her veins.

System, in alarm: [Bad news! The target’s emotional fluctuation increased by 50 points—he wants to kill you!]

Bai Yan’s body was frozen stiff, her teeth gritted in fury: [What are you waiting for? Do you want me dead? Hurry up and control him!]

System warned: [Under current circumstances, controlling him can only last one minute]

As the system’s voice faded, Shi Xie’s superpower dissipated, and the chilling sensation of coagulated blood began to subside from Bai Yan’s body.

Rigidly forcing her legs to straighten, she clenched her teeth and steadied herself. Extending a hand towards Shi Xie, whose hollow, puppet-like eyes moved mechanically, she lured him with her words: "Shi Xie, it’s me—Jinsheng."

"Jinsheng..." Shi Xie murmured, his voice bubbling with surprise. "Jinsheng?"

Hearing him utter Xiao Jinsheng’s name even under control, Bai Yan’s gaze turned sharp.

She continued beckoning him, mimicking Xiao Jinsheng’s tone, "Shi Xie, do you want to kiss me?"

Shi Xie did not reply but stepped forward, inching closer to her.

When only a meter remained between them, just as Bai Yan reached out to touch Shi Xie, sudden searing pain consumed her body. A gush of blood poured from her mouth.

Looking down, Bai Yan saw a fist-sized hole blasted through her chest by a water jet. Her last fading shred of consciousness slipped away as her body collapsed lifelessly to the ground.

Shi Xie stepped back in disgust, his lips curled in a mocking smile: "Control me? Keep dreaming."

What kind of fool tries to deceive a Mermaid with illusions—it was a first for him.

Shi Xie showed no mercy as he confirmed she was dead and then used his Water Element Superpower to obliterate Bai Yan’s internal organs. A swirl of water spun her corpse into the sea.

After cleaning up the blood stains on the floor with water, Shi Xie returned with a satisfied smile.

The next morning, Xiao Jinsheng calculated the docking schedule of the cruise ship.

Departing from the Northern Domain, they would remain at sea for ten days to reach the Northern Territory.

It would then take another half-month of travel across the Northern Territory to get to Cloud Island.

The thought of ten days at sea, with Bai Yan living just beneath her floor, annoyed Xiao Jinsheng.

But this was assigned by the Terminal, and there was no way to petition for a room change.

"Female Master, try this," Shi Xie said with a smile, presenting Xiao Jinsheng with a plate of soft white dumplings.

"Snow Maidens?" Xiao Jinsheng was immediately distracted, her tone cheerful. "You made these?"

"It’s my first attempt; I’m not sure if you’ll like them," Shi Xie replied bashfully with a grin.

"I just happened to be craving something small and sweet—thank you, Shi Xie!"

Delighted, Xiao Jinsheng reached out, but her wrist was gently pulled back.

At some point, Yu Yunxiao had walked behind her. He placed a pair of chopsticks in her hand and strode away with an aloof grunt before she could turn back to thank him.

Xiao Jinsheng picked out a white peach-flavored one. Her eyes widened in astonishment after the first bite.

The fruit inside was refreshingly sweet; its cool texture provided relief in the sweltering June heat. Though slightly chilled, it wasn’t cold enough to discomfort her.

"Shi Xie, you’re an amazing chef!" Xiao Jinsheng praised generously.

Shi Xie’s lips curved into a faint smile as he said, "I have more good news."

"What good news?" Xiao Jinsheng asked after swallowing her bite.

Shi Xie leisurely extended a hand, brushing the sugar from the corner of her lips with his fingertip before announcing, "I killed Bai Yan."

Immediately, silence fell over the group.

Li’s gaze fixed on Shi Xie: "You went out late last night just to kill Bai Yan?"

"Mm," Shi Xie nodded, then meekly looked at Xiao Jinsheng, who remained silent. "Female Master, I’m not bad... Please don’t hate me."

"I..." Xiao Jinsheng couldn’t even focus on the half-eaten Snow Maidens in hand. Furrowing her brow, she asked, "Are you sure you killed Bai Yan?"

"I’m sure," Shi Xie confirmed.

Bai Yan’s organs and blood vessels had been shattered by his Water Element Superpower, but Shi Xie refrained from describing the gory details to Xiao Jinsheng. He merely added, "I’m also certain she’s dead."

"That easy to kill?" Xiao Jinsheng hesitated.

Shi Xie might wield Ten Stars Superpower, but Bai Yan was supposed to be the protagonist—with a cheat-like system at her side.

It shouldn’t have been so simple.

Shi Xie noticed Xiao Jinsheng’s lack of joy over Bai Yan’s death and drooped his head in disappointment. In a pleading tone, he said, "Female Master, do you... not like me? I’m not bad."

"Shi Xie, I don’t dislike you," Xiao Jinsheng said, her anger rekindled at the thought of Bai Yan. "She had her system poison me—if anything, I wish I could kill her myself! I’m just puzzled—did she really die that easily?"

"Shi Xie possesses Ten Stars Superpower. Killing someone with Six Stars Spiritual Power shouldn’t pose a challenge," even Li chimed in, reassuring Xiao Jinsheng on Shi Xie’s behalf.

"If she’s really dead, let’s check on Jin Ao and the others to see if they’re still alive," Que Zelian suggested.

Su Ye nodded in agreement and got up to head downstairs. At that moment, a knock sounded at the door.

When the door opened, Bai Yan stood there, smiling while flanked by Xi Qu and Jin Ao.

"Jinsheng, are you feeling seasick?" Bai Yan called from the doorway, raising a bag in her hands:

"I felt a bit seasick myself. Jin Ao helped me get some medicine and thought you might need some, so I brought some up."

Bai Yan’s sudden appearance left the group stunned, but the impact on Shi Xie was nothing short of devastating.

"No need," Xiao Jinsheng said coldly. With her signal, Su Ye swiftly shut the door.

Annoyed, Xi Qu and Jin Ao stood outside frustrated.

"Ungrateful! Bai Yan, you shouldn’t have been kind to her," Jin Ao grumbled.

"Let’s go," Xi Qu pulled Bai Yan by her arm, his expression steely. "You’re being considerate, but all she does is throw attitude. What, is she acting like we owe her?"

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