Chapter 186: Ye Qingcheng

"And you, why are you here?" the woman asked softly, her tone carrying a hint of curiosity.

Jiangnan's gaze tightened slightly, a flash of complex emotion crossing his eyes.

"To avenge the Ye family." His voice was low, each word weighing as heavy as a thousand pounds.

The woman's delicate frame shivered, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment as she blurted, "The Ye family of Jinghai City?"

Jiangnan was also startled and asked back, "Are you a member of the Ye family?"

The woman inhaled deeply, steadied her turbulent emotions, and slowly said, "I am the Ye family's illegitimate daughter, Ye Wan's older sister."

Her voice was soft, yet it cracked like thunder in Jiangnan's ear.

"What is your name?" Jiangnan pressed, his gaze burning.

"Ye Qingcheng." The woman replied, a trace of loneliness in her voice.

Jiangnan fell silent; he hadn't expected that the mysterious woman before him could be Ye Wan's sister.

"You're really Ye Wan's sister?" Jiangnan asked again, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"It's the genuine article." Ye Qingcheng said confidently, her gaze frank.

"You... do you know whether Ye Wan is still alive?"

Jiangnan's eyes flickered slightly, his voice low,

Ye Qingcheng's delicate frame trembled, her beautiful eyes widened instantly, full of disbelief, and she asked anxiously:

"What did you say? Ye Wan is still alive? Where is she?"

Those eyes, once cold, now brimmed with delight and excitement, like two shining stars.

"She is in a very safe place." Jiangnan replied, his tone calm, a trace of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

"You... you are Jiangnan?"

Ye Qingcheng suddenly spoke, her voice trembling, her gaze carrying a hint of complex emotion, as if seeking confirmation.

Jiangnan was taken aback, a flash of surprise in his eyes, and retorted, "Do you know me?"

"Ye Wan mentioned you to me." Ye Qingcheng inhaled deeply, steadied her turbulent feelings, and spoke slowly.

She had a strange flicker in her eyes and continued, "She said you're very special; I can feel that she likes you."

Jiangnan's mouth twitched slightly, a strange feeling rising within him: Ye Wan likes me? That girl—since when...

At that moment, a harsh gunshot shattered the silence.

"Bang!"

The bullet sliced through the air with a sharp whine, heading straight for Jiangnan's back.

Ye Qingcheng's complexion changed abruptly; almost instinctively, she lunged fiercely toward Jiangnan.

"Watch out!" she cried, her voice full of urgency and worry.

At the critical moment, Jiangnan's gaze hardened, and an invisible force surged from within him.

Time seemed to freeze at that instant.

The bullet halted behind him, as if seized firmly by an unseen giant hand.

Ye Qingcheng lunged at nothing, staring in astonishment at the scene before her, her eyes filled with shock.

"This is..." she muttered, her voice trembling, as if she had witnessed something unbelievable.

Jiangnan turned, his gaze icy, looking toward the direction the bullet had come from.

There, a Black Shadow was fleeing quickly.

"Trying to run?" Jiangnan's mouth twitched upward, revealing a faint cold smile.

He snapped his fingers, the bullet suspended in midair instantly changed direction, accelerating toward the Black Shadow.

"Whoosh!"

The bullet cut through the air, emitting a sharp whine.

The Black Shadow seemed to sense danger, turning sharply, trying to dodge.

But it was too late.

"Pop!"

The bullet struck the Black Shadow's forehead precisely, and blood spurted out instantly.

The Black Shadow's body stiffened, falling straight onto the ground, lifeless.

The whole process unfolded in a flash, too fast for anyone to react.

Ye Qingcheng stared blankly at it all, her eyes full of amazement.

"This... is this still a human?"

A strong curiosity rose in her heart: Jiangnan, what kind of person is he really?

Why could he catch the bullet with his bare hands?

And even make the bullet fly back?

This is simply beyond belief!

"You..." Ye Qingcheng began to speak, but her voice was cut off.

Jiangnan suddenly grabbed her and pulled her behind him, his movement swift and powerful.

She felt a massive force surge, her body involuntarily recoiling backward.

Before she could steady herself, a tall figure appeared at the warehouse entrance.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

The crisp claps echoed through the spacious warehouse, sounding especially harsh.

"Truly worthy of Jiangnan, his skill is indeed extraordinary."

Zhao Wuji strode forward slowly, a false smile on his face, his eyes cold as knives.

Each step he takes feels like stepping on a human heart, making people feel oppressed.

Jiangnan narrowed his eyes slightly, coldly staring at Zhao Wuji.

"Didn't you die last time? Is this another attempt to deliver death?"

His voice was low, yet full of murderous intent, like the cold wind of a winter's mid‑month.

Zhao Wuji's mouth twitched, a flash of anger flickered in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"Hehe, today your opponent is not me, but him."

Zhao Wuji sneered coldly and stepped aside.

A Black-robed Man appeared in the crowd's view.

The robe was loose, completely covering the figure's body, revealing only a pale face.

That face had no color at all, like a blank sheet of paper, without a hint of life.

But those eyes flickered with a ghostly green light, like phantom fire, sending a chill down people's spines.

"What is this..." Ye Qingcheng's complexion changed, her voice tinged with fear.

"Shadow Messenger," Jiangnan said, his tone solemn.

"Shadow Messenger?" Ye Qingcheng asked, puzzled, having never heard the name before.

"Within the Shadow organization, the most mysterious and also the most powerful existence."

Jiangnan explained, a trace of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

"They are the true core of the Shadow organization."

"Jie jie jie..."

The Black-robed Man let out a strange laugh, his voice hoarse, like two rusted metal plates grinding.

"Jiangnan, we meet again."

His voice was eerie, as if coming from hell, sending a shiver down one's spine.

"Do you know me?" Jiangnan frowned slightly; in his memory, he had never seen this person.

"Of course, you are a primary focus of our organization."

The Black-robed Man's tone carried a hint of mockery, as if everything were under his control.

"Is that so? Then you really hold me in high regard."

Jiangnan's mouth twitched slightly, revealing a disdainful cold smile.

"But what do you intend to do by coming today?"

"Do what? Of course, to send you on your way!"

The Black-robed Man's voice suddenly turned cold, his murderous intent sharp.

"Just because of you?" Jiangnan's gaze was contemptuous, not taking the opponent seriously at all.

"Jie jie jie, I know you're strong, but do you really think you can confront the entire organization?"

The Black-robed Man let out a strange laugh, his tone full of ridicule.

"Whether you can confront them, just try and you'll know."

Jiangnan's gaze hardened, a massive aura bursting from his body.

The surrounding air seemed to solidify, oppressive enough to make breathing difficult.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself!"

The Black-robed Man snorted coldly, his form flickering, disappearing instantly from the spot.

"So fast!" Ye Qingcheng exclaimed, unable to see the opponent's movements clearly.

Jiangnan's gaze grew serious; he could feel that the Black-robed Man's strength was great.

Suddenly, a strong sense of danger surged from deep within him.

He spun around abruptly and hurled a punch.

"Bang!"

A muffled thud sounded as Jiangnan's fist collided with a pale hand.