Chapter 118 If you marry me, you can walk sideways.

Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively took a step back.

This man exuded a suffocating sense of danger.

He slowly lowered his head, his warm breath almost spraying onto her skin, his deep eyes fixed on her, his goal clear: to kiss her.

"Mr. Xi!"

Gu Xingnian suddenly raised her voice, her voice trembling slightly without her even realizing it.

"Do you want to experience the taste of poisoning again?"

He paused, but a nonchalant smile curved his lips, and his deep voice carried a captivating magnetism.

"To die beneath the peony blossoms, even as a ghost, is a romantic endeavor."

He didn't take the pill at all. He knew she was just trying to intimidate him. At this moment, his eyes were filled with an even stronger possessiveness.

"Afraid of me?" He chuckled. "Little thing, this is my territory. You can't escape."

His fingers gently lifted her chin, the force leaving no room for refusal.

Gu Xingnian's tense nerves relaxed in an instant, and she suddenly smiled, her eyes sparkling with a hint of cunning.

"Mr. Xi, please stop teasing me. We're all adults here; this kind of thing is pointless."

She paused, lowering her voice, which carried a seductive tone.

"How about we talk about cooperation? After all, 'God N's' value isn't just a body that you can kiss, what do you say?"

After listening, he raised an eyebrow with interest, but the oppressive feeling did not diminish in the slightest; instead, it became more playful.

He released her, but his fingertips brushed against her lips in an ambiguous way, his voice languid.

"I don't think that's meaningless. It depends on who you're with and how you're playing with them."

The word "play" was used in a playful way, and the smile carried a hint of wildness and unruliness. His gaze was fixed on her intently, as if he wanted to devour her.

Seeing that she was a little scared, he then went a step further and said, "If you marry me, no one in the entire Madu will dare to lay a finger on you. You can walk around like a madman and do whatever you want."

These words were like a bombshell.

Gu Xingnian's smile remained unchanged, but her tone became somewhat indifferent, "I'm sorry, Mr. Xi, I already have a husband."

The man's brow twitched almost imperceptibly. Did she still remember that she had a husband?

A sudden tenderness welled up in his eyes, his tone tinged with mockery.

"Oh? You have a husband? Then why didn't he show up to protect you? It seems your relationship isn't all that great after all."

Gu Xingnian maintained her smile, but there was now a hint of determination in it.

"He has his own things to do, I just happened to be here on vacation."

She looked directly into his eyes, speaking each word clearly and distinctly.

"And I love him very much."

Just four simple words.

Like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, it stirred up a storm in his heart.

I! Love! Him!

These words seemed to possess some kind of magic, causing his long-dormant heart to suddenly explode.

A tremendous amount of energy surged through his limbs and bones, catching him somewhat off guard.

There was a moment of stillness in the air. He quickly suppressed his emotions, but his eyes became even more deep and unfathomable.

"The life-saving grace you received today is not cheap."

He suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of mockery, yet also an undeniable air of authority.

“Miss NOVA, you must remember this well. One day, I will come back to collect my debt.”

Gu Xingnian smiled and said, "Of course. I will never forget Mr. Xi's kindness."

Unexpectedly, using Fu Beichen at this crucial moment worked quite well!

She changed the subject abruptly, her eyes brightening, "I wonder if I could discuss a deal with Mr. Xi?"

His eyes brightened noticeably, as if he was very interested in the word "transaction".

Gu Xingnian continued, "I'm looking for someone. I wonder if it's possible to rent Mr. Xi's team?"

Upon hearing this, the man scoffed, and the warmth that had just risen in his eyes instantly cooled.

"The price is too high, you can't afford it." His tone was filled with undisguised contempt. "Women should stay in safe places. Fighting and killing are not suitable for you."

He seemed somewhat angry. After saying that, he suddenly turned around and strode out, his tall figure exuding an imposing aura.

Gu Xingnian watched his retreating figure, wanting to say something more, "My friend..."

The butler by the door spoke at the opportune moment, his voice respectful yet leaving no room for argument.

“Miss NOVA, your friend, our people will meet you, you don’t need to worry.”

After speaking, the butler bowed slightly and then gently closed the door.

The room returned to silence.

Gu Xingnian let out a soft sigh and walked to the window.

This Mr. Xi is truly unpredictable and capricious.

She really is just like that man, just as detestable!

By this time, it was getting dark, and the sounds of various insects could be heard in the forest.

Xia Tang finally found the injured Qing Zhao in an abandoned logging camp hut.

She leaned against the corner of the wall, her face as pale as paper, and a large patch of blood stained her left shoulder, a shocking sight.

"How are you?" Xia Tang rushed forward, her voice filled with an urgency she herself didn't realize.

Xia Tang quickly found a simple first-aid kit, opened it, and found that it contained very little.

“The bullet must be removed,” he said in a deep voice, “but there’s no anesthetic here.”

“No need.” Qingzhao’s voice was a little hoarse, but unusually calm.

Xia Tang said no more and picked up a sterilized knife and tweezers.

He carefully cut open the clothes on her shoulder, revealing her smooth skin and the gruesome gunshot wound.

Blood was still seeping out. He held his breath and steadily inserted the tweezers into the wound.

Qingzhao's body tensed almost imperceptibly, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her lips turned white from being bitten so hard.

But from beginning to end, she didn't utter a single groan.

This woman...

Xia Tang felt a pang in his heart, a mixture of heartache and admiration welling up within him.

His hands moved faster and lighter.

With a soft "ding," the blood-stained bullet was tossed into the enamel dish beside it.

He quickly bandaged her wound, then knelt down in front of her. "I'll carry you on my back."

Night has fallen; this awful place is uninhabitable.

She weakly nudged him. "No need, someone will come to pick me up." One of her cufflinks gleamed with a faint blue light.

He then asked, "Are you one of Mr. Xi's men?"

Qing Zhao's eyes were cold and deep. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask, or I'll knock you out!"

Xia Tang: "......"

...

Seven Drunkenness is the largest bar in Maduri.

The place was brightly lit and filled with an ambiguous atmosphere of expensive perfumes mixed with alcohol.

The word "extravagance" is written in every corner.

Sheng Weiwei took a deep breath, walked straight over, and pushed open the door to the private room.

The private room was filled with smoke.

On the sofa in the very center, Zhan Xiao sank into the soft leather, his posture languid yet exuding an undeniable sense of oppression.

He was a born leader, noble and aloof. Two stunningly beautiful women flanked him, giggling as they fed him fruit.

There were two other men nearby, each with a woman on one side, feeding her wine with wine glasses and speaking softly to her.

When Sheng Weiwei barged in, Zhan Xiao paused slightly in his hand holding the wine glass.

His deep eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them.

"Go back!" he said, his voice not loud, but carrying a strong sense of command. "This is not a place for you."

Sheng Weiwei tried to calm herself and forced a polite smile. "I'm sorry to have disturbed Mr. Zhan's enjoyment. As long as you agree to help me find the person, I'll leave immediately."

Zhan Xiao's lips curled into a mocking smile as he let out a cold laugh.

"Looking for someone?" His gaze seemed to pierce through her. "What other bargaining chips do you have?"

Sheng Weiwei looked directly into his eyes and said, word by word, "Whatever you want, I can give you."

Zhan Xiao scrutinized her, his unfathomable eyes swirling with emotion.

"Anything is fine?" he repeated, drawing out the last syllable with a hint of mockery, "Then take it off!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached the ears of everyone present clearly.

"Let everyone see if your chips are substantial enough."

He was deliberately making things difficult for her, trying to humiliate her and make her give up.

Unexpectedly, Sheng Weiwei didn't even blink.

She reached out and unhesitatingly pulled down the zipper at the back of her dress. The silky fabric slid down her shapely figure and piled up at her ankles.

All that remained were black lace lingerie, outlining her perfectly curvaceous figure.

Her skin was as white as snow, dazzlingly white in the dim light of the private room, creating a striking image that instantly froze the previously noisy atmosphere inside.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhan Xiao's face darkened completely, his eyes blazing with fury, as if he wanted to devour everything.

"Get out, all of you!" came the angry shout, carrying an unyielding authority.

The people in the private room scrambled out, fearing that if they were even a second too slow, they would lose their lives.

He reached out, his rough fingertips gripping her chin tightly, forcing her to lift her head.

"Want me to sleep with you?"

Sheng Weiwei laughed, a bright smile that even carried a hint of provocation.

"I bet you'll be angry." Her voice was soft, but every word was clear. "Admit it, Zhan Xiao, you like me."

The word "like" drove Zhan Xiao crazy, and the anger in his eyes burned even brighter.

The next second, he suddenly pressed her down onto the sofa behind him, and before she could react, he bit her lip hard.

It wasn't a kiss!

It carried punishment, anger, and a hint of loss of control that he himself was unaware of.

The smell of blood filled their mouths, and her lips were stained crimson, a shocking sight.

Zhan Xiao suddenly stood up and strode out without looking back.

Damn it!

This woman always manages to push his limits and make him lose control!

Sheng Weiwei gently touched the stinging corner of her lips with her fingertip, looking at the bright red stain.

She curled her lips into a smile.

She was certain that Zhan Xiao was not only her guardian angel here, but also the blue moonlight in her heart!

...

Meanwhile, inside a heavily guarded villa in the upscale Maduri district, Lu Lie was unleashing a furious rage.

Are you all useless?

He smashed the valuable antique vase to the ground, shattering it into pieces.

The subordinates were terrified, heads bowed, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"So many people were sent out, and they still couldn't bring a woman back? And they even left her in danger?" Lu Lie's voice was full of irritability and impatience.

He had to take Nian Nian away before Fu Beichen arrived.

But to his surprise, Fu Beichen had already arrived...