Shen Qingtang's eyes turned cold. Without the slightest hesitation, in this chaotic world, a soft heart is a death warrant.
She covered the little girl's mouth with her hand and severed her carotid artery with a knife.
The movements were swift and decisive. He looked at the corpse lying on the ground.
Shen Qingtang took a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in her heart.
She finally understood that in chaotic times, the first to die are the saints, and if you want to survive, you can't have even a trace of womanly compassion.
At this moment, the sound of fighting came from outside the mansion. Several servants who wanted to run to the government office to report the news were stopped by Pei Wuwang as soon as they went out.
Pei Wuwang swiftly dealt with them, then turned around and saw Shen Qingtang standing in the shadows.
His gaze softened instantly, and he stepped forward, handing her a clean handkerchief: "Is it all taken care of?"
Shen Qingtang took the handkerchief, wiped the blood off her hands, and looked at the understanding in Pei Wuwang's eyes. A warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew it.
Pei Wuwang had been secretly following her, helping her eliminate all potential troubles.
“Yes,” Shen Qingtang nodded, her voice lowering, “It’s all taken care of.”
Taking advantage of the fire, the two quietly left the mansion. Behind them, the mansion was ablaze, its flames illuminating half the night sky.
Shen Qingtang looked at the sea of fire, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.
From this day forward, she will no longer be soft-hearted for people who are not worth it.
They will only do everything in their power to protect the people they want to protect.
When the officials of Qinghe County discovered that their residence had been burned down and their warehouses emptied, they were immediately thrown into a panic.
He hurriedly went to report to the leader of the Northern Desert who had sought refuge with him.
The leader was already furious because the assassination attempt had failed, and upon learning of this, his eyes turned bloodshot with rage.
He immediately ordered the execution of Zhou Bowen, Li Xiu, and the others. The officials knelt and begged for mercy, but they were still killed one by one with a single blow. Their bodies were thrown outside the city, and the news quickly spread throughout the entire county.
The people were shocked to learn that the county magistrate and all the officials had been killed, but no one dared to say a word. They had long heard of the ruthlessness of the Northern Desert people.
Not long after, the new officials sent by the imperial court arrived.
But all of this was no longer relevant to Shen Qingtang. She was packing her things, preparing to continue her journey.
At this moment, Pei Wuwang quietly pulled Shen Qingtang aside and whispered, "The new official is one of my men."
Shen Qingtang was stunned: "Your people?"
“Hmm.” Pei Wuwang nodded, his tone turning serious. “I’ve long suspected that Bei Mo was up to something in secret, and I’ve also found out that they’re colluding with people in the palace and have a long-standing grudge against His Majesty. This incident in Qinghe County is just the tip of the iceberg of their conspiracy.”
He paused, then added, "They've been looking for a 'lucky charm,' saying that if they find this person, they can use his good fortune to unify the world."
"Fu Bao?" Shen Qingtang's heart skipped a beat for no reason, and she instantly thought of Lu Jiaojiao.
Lu Jiaojiao always senses danger and has a mysterious cheat ability. Could she be the person Bei Mo is looking for?
"How do you know these secrets?" Shen Qingtang pressed.
Pei Wuwang's eyes darkened: "I have secretly cultivated a lot of power. Over the years, I have been investigating the cause of my mother's death and the movements of the Northern Desert. I have gradually figured these things out."
Shen Qingtang nodded. She could also sense that this conspiracy was far from simple, and the power behind Bei Mo was far greater than she had imagined.
Just as everyone was preparing to set off, news came from ahead that an epidemic had broken out in the next county, the roads were blocked, and they could not travel for the time being.
Upon hearing this, the officials' faces immediately fell.
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