Lu Qiqi perfectly displayed the Nine Holes and Thirteen Blades in front of everyone.
The thugs, seeing her seemingly harmless face, never expected her to be so ruthless.
Even burly men like them would tremble with fear and hesitate to lay a hand on someone when they first started using such a punishment as nine holes and thirteen cuts.
Lu Qiqi's actions this time really impressed them, and they even felt that her face at this moment was like that of an innocent demon.
They can take your life when you're not paying attention.
Therefore, when Lu Qiqi put away her dagger and turned to walk towards the shopkeeper, the thugs unconsciously took a step back.
This subconscious action reflects the shock and unspoken fear deep within them.
Lu Qiqi handed the dagger to Nineteen, then turned to the shopkeeper with a smile and said, "Shopkeeper, I have executed Nine Holes and Eighteen Cuts. Please do me another favor."
The owner of Hengchang Casino had been running the gambling den for many years and had seen all sorts of big scenes, but he never expected that he would be intimidated by a little girl today.
That technique just now, each strike won't kill you, but it will make you wish you were dead.
He swallowed hard and said, "You can take the person with you, and the debt will be wiped clean."
"Is there anything else you need, young lady, that I can help you with?"
The change in address startled everyone in the gambling den, but they quickly realized what was going on.
Let alone the shopkeeper, they didn't even dare to breathe loudly at this moment.
The technique, which inflicts excruciating pain with each strike without being fatal, would likely leave even the most ruthless Shadow Guards in awe.
They wouldn't dare to cause any more trouble.
Seeing that the shopkeeper was so easy to talk to, Lu Qiqi's smile widened even more.
The shopkeeper's legs went weak, thinking to himself, "Grandma, please stop laughing! Although you are very beautiful, it's really scary to see someone laughing so brightly after stabbing them with a knife!"
Lu Qiqi said, "I'd like to trouble you, shopkeeper, to bandage him up. Letting him die like this would be too good for him."
It's too good for him to die like this!
The shopkeeper's expression of shock at this moment was no less than if he had become the emperor.
However, the deep-seated hatred between the two had nothing to do with him, and he didn't want to get involved in such a murder case.
After all, the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion is involved now. If things get out of hand, he won't have a good time if his master blames him.
So the shopkeeper quickly ordered, "Quickly fetch a doctor, don't let him die like this."
After saying this, the shopkeeper changed his previous behavior and respectfully led the man out of the dungeon.
Lu Qiqi walked gracefully out of the woodshed, her feet touching the ground in the courtyard, before saying, "Manager, please keep today's events a secret."
You don't want to reveal the truth about the dungeon, do you?
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face stiffened; the matter of the dungeon was an unspoken agreement.
The people behind him are quite powerful, and no one dares to offend them easily, otherwise he wouldn't have taken them directly to the dungeon.
Unexpectedly, the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion acted in a way that defied common sense.
However, he did not intend to expose the matter. After all, the incident at the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion back then was known to everyone in the new capital. He did not want to get involved in such old and trivial matters.
So he readily agreed, "Of course."
At this point, the shopkeeper no longer cared about the other party's identity; he just wanted to get rid of this big shot as soon as possible.
Chen Xianming and Chen Zirong arrived late. The scene they saw when they entered the gambling house was Lu Qiqi sitting in the main seat, with the person standing next to her who looked like the person in charge of the gambling house.
The shopkeeper fawned over Lu Qiqi, serving her tea. The scene before them left the father and son somewhat bewildered.
From afar, they heard the shopkeeper's voice, "Miss, may I humbly ask you for a couple of pointers?"
How can one avoid the vital points while inflicting immense pain?
Lu Qiqi took the tea and glanced at him indifferently.
The shopkeeper said awkwardly, "To be honest, young lady, I run a gambling den, and quite a few people try to escape their debts. Under normal circumstances, I don't use knives."
"If I could learn a few moves from you, young lady, I'd be willing to pay fifty taels of silver."
Fifty taels of silver for a stabbing technique is hardly cheap.
Lu Qiqi thought for a moment, rather than let these gambling addicts lose their hands and feet and their lives.
It's better to let them suffer a bit, which will save their lives and make them more fearful if they relapse into gambling in the future, preventing them from acting recklessly.
She said, "The shopkeeper has given me so much face today. If I were to accept money for such a small matter, it would be against the code of honor."
After saying that, she picked up the fan next to her and poked the shopkeeper in the abdomen twice with the handle.
The shopkeeper bent over in pain, his face turning bright red, but he showed no anger.
As Chen Xianming and Chen Zirong approached, they saw how Lu Qiqi held the fan.
Immediately, Chen Xianming let out a hearty laugh, "Excellent technique, worthy of being from my family!"
When Chen Zirong heard that Lu Qiqi was leading the guards to the gambling den, his heart nearly jumped out of his chest.
Even knowing that she was protected by Shadow Guards, he still couldn't help but worry. In his eyes, young ladies like Lu Yao were as considerate and sweet as little girls.
But when he saw Lu Qiqi's technique, he suddenly felt relieved.
With the guards and Shadow Guards of the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion around, and with her excellent skills, it seems that his niece won't suffer any major losses.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Lu Qiqi suddenly stood up, her previous cold expression replaced by a genuine smile.
Her voice still carried a girlish charm, "Grandfather, Uncle."
Now that's settled. The shopkeeper doesn't need to ask her identity; he already knows she's Chen Wenjun's daughter, without a doubt.
However, he did not expect Lu Qiqi to change her expression so quickly, transforming from a bloodthirsty demon into a little girl in an instant.
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