Chapter 76 Li Jue
"009, what exactly are you doing? How did Lin Zhaozhao know about your existence and luck value? Did you leak something?" As soon as she recovered a little, Lin Jinxiu couldn't wait to start questioning. She was still shaken by the fear of dying when she faced Lin Zhaozhao.
"And what kind of work are you doing? Couldn't you have chosen a better place? Look at what I'm going through now! Torture and forced confession, what's the difference between this and being killed by Lin Zhaozhao?"
"What use are you... ah..." Lin Jinxiu grumbled and criticized 009, but before she could finish complaining, she felt a pain that spread throughout her body. Compared to physical pain, this was like a blow to the soul. The pain made her face turn pale and she didn't even have the strength to breathe.
"Shut up! We've ended up in this mess because of you, you idiot! You didn't act when you should have, and you jumped around when you shouldn't have. If you had just seized the right opportunity, Lin Zhaozhao wouldn't have had a chance to fight back now." Now, it's even caused it to lose most of its energy. It was just one step away from escaping this idiot, but now, due to a lack of energy, it has no choice but to remain bound to this idiot Lin Jinxiu and clean up her mess.
Having suffered the pain, Lin Jinxiu tucked her tail between her legs, like a dog that had been beaten into submission.
"No matter what method you use, gain the Crown Prince's trust as soon as possible."
The Crown Prince? Lin Jinxiu shuddered. If she were still as spirited and successful as before, she might still be quite interested. But she had the system at her disposal and had been repeatedly defeated by Lin Zhaozhao, which made her want to back down.
Lin Jinxiu instinctively wanted to refuse, but the current 009 was uncharacteristically cold and chilling, resorting to punishment at the slightest disagreement.
Having no other choice, she had to choose one of the two options and try to attract the Crown Prince's attention with the clues she knew: "I know where to find evidence of Ning Shiwen's crimes of accepting bribes and oppressing the people."
The maids who were interrogating Lin Jinxiu exchanged glances. After discussing it, one of them went out. A dark shadow flashed by, and the next second, she had something in her hand. By the dim light, she casually flipped through it, and the contents made her pupils dilate in shock. She hurriedly left.
"My lord, I have something to report."
"Come in." The half-closed door opened, revealing a man with an extraordinary bearing, exuding authority without anger. A sense of submission welled up within me. The maid knelt on the ground, explained the situation, and presented the account book.
After confirming that the ledger contained no poison or hidden weapons, it fell into the man's hands. As he flipped through it, his face darkened, and anger surged. "What a magistrate that everyone praises!"
"Men, go and verify them one by one. If they are true, execute them on the spot."
"Yes." The room was filled with people kneeling on the floor, all silent and holding their breath. Only after a wave signaled them to leave did they dare to breathe heavily.
The master was furious, and the maid dared not provoke him for Lin Jinxiu's sake. She immediately went back and, after discussing the matter, decided to deal with Lin Jinxiu. The fact that she could say those words meant that she knew the master's identity. How could a commoner know in advance? How could she appear out of nowhere? No one would believe that she had no one behind her. Only by dealing with her could they feel at ease.
Faced with death threats again, Lin Jinxiu knew that it was better to rely on herself than to ask others for help. She dared not keep anything to herself any longer and simply stated, "The Fifth Prince is colluding with foreign enemies and intends to betray the country."
"I can foresee it, don't kill me, I can help my master avoid the risks." Lin Jinxiu used her trump card. After a moment of silence, she was settled and a doctor came to treat her.
In just one day, Lin Jinxiu's state of mind underwent a dramatic change. The pain on her face and body constantly reminded her that only by living well and reaching the highest point could she take revenge.
Lin Zhaozhao was unaware of Lin Jinxiu's plans. She was very busy. First, she delivered the account book containing evidence of Ning Shiwen's crimes to the male protagonist. Then, she sneaked into the Qin family and entered the secret room following Xiao Teng's senses.
After many twists and turns, when they finally saw the mountains of gold and silver piled up in the secret room, their pupils dilated to the extreme.
Good heavens, how much must they have plundered to get this? Even a single piece of it is more than an ordinary person could earn in several lifetimes.
Lin Zhaozhao was itching to try it, sharpening her knife with eager anticipation. Her eyes automatically gleamed, and with a flick of her hand, she released a small vine that quickly filled her space with gold and silver treasures. She would put in whatever was the biggest and most valuable, since she had the space mall as a huge cheat code. With a tap of her hand, she could exchange for silver.
As the mountain of gold and silver gradually shrank until it disappeared, Lin Zhaozhao led Xiao Teng out of the secret chamber.
Thinking of the disgusting things Qin Yi had done after Lin's Fruit Shop became a hit, Lin Zhaozhao secretly set fire to the Qin family's warehouse and left.
Hearing the sounds of firefighting, Lin Zhaozhao ran towards the Ning residence. If Qin Yi, a mere middleman, had so much money, then Ning Shiwen, the mastermind, must have had even more.
Unfortunately, we were a bit unlucky, as a group of unexpected obstacles appeared out of nowhere.
"How dare you travel without permission! Can you bear the consequences of the spread of the epidemic? Men, tie this thief up!" At the command, a swarm of torches approached. Lin Zhaozhao slowly retreated, a movement that seemed to anger the attackers, who intensified their attacks, but Lin Zhaozhao easily deflected them all.
His heavy breathing was laced with resentment and anger. "Young lady, I advise you to surrender. You can come and go as you please, but you should also think about your family in the epidemic area. If you remain stubborn, it's not surprising that something bad will happen to you."
Lin Zhaozhao gritted her teeth, furious. In that short moment, her movements slowed, and a cold sword was placed against her neck. Then, a sharp pain shot through her neck, and Lin Zhaozhao fainted.
"This woman isn't as amazing as people say. She won't submit to a few threats. Pshaw, she's not even as good as my nephew who's not even eight years old."
"Despite her temperament, she's quite beautiful, with a captivating charm. I wonder what she tastes like... compared to a prostitute..."
In an instant, wicked laughter and lewd words gathered. Chen Song's face darkened, and when he spoke, everyone fell silent, "Business is more important."
After saying that, Chen Song hoisted Lin Zhaozhao onto his shoulder and strode away. The constables behind him exchanged glances, their menacing aura palpable.
The cold wind was biting, and just as Lin Zhaozhao was about to vomit from the jolting, she was put down. Then, a basin of cold water was poured on her, missing its mark at the last second. Lin Zhaozhao stood up casually and lightly patted her clothes.
"Why make such a fuss over a simple salute?" Lin Zhaozhao smiled, her rough laughter echoing as Qin Yi shoved aside the constable blocking his way. His expression shifted, a mixture of amusement and rage, creating an awkward and incongruous effect that delighted Lin Zhaozhao. "You almost dirtied my silk clothes."
"Then we can only ask Lady Lin to bear with it." Qin Yi was furious. He kicked the constable casually, and the cry of pain stopped abruptly. A servant brought over a reclining chair, and Qin Yi lay down casually. Now he no longer pretended and looked down at her with an air of complete control.
“Madam Lin is a smart woman, she should know why I invited you here today.” After taking a sip of fine wine, Qin Yi couldn’t help but sigh, “As the saying goes, it’s better to accept a toast than to suffer a penalty. Madam Lin should always know my request.”
"As long as you agree to hand over the method for that potted plant, I will definitely treat you well. I'm tired of these petty tricks these days. If you insist, don't regret it when your family suffers misfortune."
"If I remember correctly, this is the time to deal with the epidemic. All those involved should be burned and killed without leaving a trace. Of course, I am not an unreasonable person. With just one word from Madam Lin, we can return to where we were and achieve a win-win situation." Qin Yi spoke passionately. If Lin Zhaozhao hadn't been a victim, he probably would have been captivated by his words.
"Young Master Qin has quite the scheme." Lin Zhaozhao sneered, her voice chilling.
Their eyes met, and Qin Yi flinched slightly. When he came to his senses, anger filled his chest, and his breathing became rapid. "Lady Lin, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"No need for you to trouble yourself. Instead of worrying about trivial matters, you should be concerned about the secret chamber of the Qin residence." Lin Zhaozhao said lightly. Qin Yi suddenly stood up, his face full of disbelief. How could she know about the secret chamber?
Impossible. Only he could safely enter and exit that secret room. They must have blown him up.
No sooner had this thought crossed his mind than a servant came to report that after hearing that the Qin residence had caught fire, Qin Yi had frantically pointed at Lin Zhaozhao, asking, "Was it you?"
The way he gritted his teeth was as if he wanted to eat her flesh and drink her blood.
Seeing this, Lin Zhaozhao's smile became even brighter, "It's just a matter of returning the favor."
"Guards, kill her! As long as you take this woman's head, you'll be promoted and make a fortune. As long as I'm around, I can walk sideways in Huichun!" Qin Yi was truly furious. He spoke recklessly and staggered back. Compared to Lin Zhaozhao, the secret chamber of the Qin mansion was more precious to him.
Once the order was given, the others had no more scruples, and coupled with their belief that Lin Zhaozhao was just a weak woman, they immediately grabbed their weapons and charged towards her.
Lin Zhaozhao extinguished the torch, then took out the small vine and attacked without hesitation. In the darkness, Lin Zhaozhao was decisive and ruthless, like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, each move deadly. It was a one-sided massacre.
In the pitch-black night, the sound of flesh being shoved in and out echoed, chilling and unsettling.
At that moment, a whooshing sound came from the air. Chen Song's face was covered in blood, and his chest was pierced by a sharp blade, accompanied by a buzzing sound as he moved.
Lin Zhaozhao easily blocked Chen Song's attack and swiftly drew her blade, slightly stopping the heavy bleeding.
Chen Song felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, the swords and knives fell to the ground, and he collapsed to the ground.
"Officer Chen, the debt of gratitude has been repaid. Just a friendly reminder, Huichun is not a good place. I suggest you find a better master elsewhere." Although Chen Song is known as the King of Hell in Huichun, he is more on the side of the common people than Qin Yi, Ning Shiwen and others. It seems that this time, the elimination of the weeds and the root of the problem is because he has discovered some clues.
Chen Song was slightly taken aback when he caught the powder Lin Zhaozhao threw to him. He was choked by the cold air carrying the smell of blood as he took a deep breath. He coughed violently, which aggravated the wound on his chest. Thinking of his former colleagues who had drawn their knives against him, Chen Song felt quite uncomfortable.
If it weren't for his help, he would probably have failed in today's predicament.
As the powder was applied, intense pain swept over him. Chen Song staggered to his feet, looked around, took a deep breath, and exhaled a breath of stale air. It was time to get ready.
On a pitch-black winter night, Lin Zhaozhao carefully cleaned the little vine with her spiritual spring. Seeing the little creature stretching out its branches and thriving joyfully, Lin Zhaozhao couldn't resist giving it a burst of supernatural power.
The vine stretched out its branches and curled around Lin Zhaozhao's fingertips, tickling her slightly. Just as Lin Zhaozhao was immersed in the joy of stroking the vine, the vine shot out like an arrow, quickly and fiercely. Lin Zhaozhao thought something had happened and quickly followed.
A cold wind whistled past her ears, and stray hairs lashed against her face. The moment she sensed Xiao Teng's breath stop, Lin Zhaozhao instinctively hid herself.
At this moment, a wave of turbulence arose, and upon closer inspection, it turned out that there were heavy troops guarding the area and patrolling everywhere. Lin Zhaozhao's heart skipped a beat; with such a large-scale deployment, this place was probably not simple.
A long-awaited excitement swept through her body, and Lin Zhaozhao was trembling. If she wasn't mistaken, she had probably stumbled into someone's treasure trove by sheer accident.
Murder for treasure.
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