Chapter 403

"My father was so majestic and intelligent, how could he not have known you had already defected?"

Jiang Yunqing forced a smile, though her eyes were already blurred with tears.

She finally saw through it: if Old Butler Lei hadn't killed her father, he couldn't have changed this outcome; it would have just been someone else doing the deed.

"The culprit of everything, my true enemy, has been the Zhang family from start to finish."

"So, Old Lei... please don't blame yourself anymore."

These words touched Lei Chen's soul.

His betrayal had always been his inner demon, which had long since left this old man's heart riddled with holes, almost swallowed by an abyss of guilt.

In this instant, Jiang Yunqing's words saved him.

His murky eyes suddenly became a bit clearer, as if his realm had become even more solid.

"Young Lady... thank you," Lei Chen said, his face moved, his voice trembling slightly.

"But no matter what, it was my hand that did it; this matter cannot be changed."

"I have failed the Chairman."

"I still need to go and stabilize the Zhang family. You must protect yourself well in the coming days; I'm afraid I won't be able to make a move again for a short time," Lei Chen said.

"Mm, I will be careful. I still have to take revenge; I definitely won't die early," Jiang Yunqing wiped away her tears and said with a firm gaze.

Afterward, Lei Chen glanced at the group.

When he saw Su Ming, he nodded slightly.

This young man with courage and strength left a deep impression on him.

With these close friends accompanying the Young Lady, he could also be slightly more at ease.

"Young friends, farewell."

Lei Chen deeply memorized everyone's appearance, and the next instant, he disappeared from the spot, fast to an absurd degree.

Yan Ze looked at Jiang Yunqing, his eyes somewhat dazed.

Yunqing... she actually forgave the person who killed her father.

Such broad-minded courage—even Yan Ze himself might not be able to do it.

It seems that after experiencing all this, she has truly matured, transforming from that carefree girl into a resilient young lady capable of shouldering great responsibilities, already able to see through the big picture and the essence of things.

Jiang Yunqing wiped away her tears and adjusted her mask more securely.

"Alright, let's split up and act. See you later," she said with a forced, calm smile.

Afterward, Yan Ze and she left together.

Su Ming watched their retreating figures, his expression solemn.

In fact, he had been secretly weighing the gap in strength between himself and Lei Chen just now.

Now that he is fourth-turn, is there a chance to win in a battle against a fifth-turn?

When he fought Zhang Xiangsheng, he was third-turn and was crushed.

Now that he is already fourth-turn, perhaps... there really is a chance.

Thinking of this, he licked his lips.

In the future, he must thoroughly kill that Zhang family lapdog!

Su Ming walked slowly toward the auction house.

It is currently the beginning of the month, the time when the Arrival Auction House has the most rare treasures.

Participating now, he will definitely be able to buy many good items, and since more dignitaries will be attending, his own equipment can also fetch a good price.

While on his way, Su Ming suddenly received a video message.

Opening the video, it was actually the second-in-command of the Black Kill Association, Fang Mifeng!

She wore a black robe, carried a large sniper rifle on her back, and had short, neat hair; there was a hint of masculine heroism between her brows.

Her expression was solemn.

"Su Ming, the girl you saved, Bu Jue, has already reported the situation that occurred in the dungeon to the guild."

"The Shadow Staff martial artist Wang Yanghui betrayed the team and abandoned his teammates; it was you who stepped forward to stop him and saved that girl."

"Although our Black Kill Guild has always valued freedom and lets newcomers fend for themselves, we still punish such traitorous behavior, no matter how far away they are."

"Since you did the favor this time and also saved a member of the organization, it counts as a great achievement."

"I have already sent you a reward in the name of the guild; please check it."

Afterward, the video closed immediately, without any closing remarks.

The people of Black Kill have always been so swift and decisive, without any pleasantries.