"A star-track cannon?!"
Upon hearing this key word, Xiao Zhan's gaze turned icy, piercing Han Qing, his voice filled with barely suppressed rage:
"So it turns out that Zhou Zhenbei wasn't the only one involved! The Jin Cheng'ao family was also involved! You all deserve to die!!"
Li Yu looked at Han Qing curiously, then suddenly asked, "Since the Jin Cheng Ao family has already been eradicated by the Thunder Bureau, why are you still coming to me for revenge because of the Ao family?"
"That's because..." Han Qing's eyes flickered:
"Because the Ao family had already secretly transferred most of their accumulated wealth and resources before the raid."
"They're willing to offer an entire hidden treasure vault as payment for my help in taking action against you!"
"It contains the wealth and resources accumulated by the Ao family over generations. If I can successfully kill you, the remnants of the Ao family will give me the key to open the 'warehouse' and its location."
Han Qing downplayed the specific costs paid by the Ao family, emphasizing instead the existence of the treasure vault in an attempt to pique Li Yu's interest.
He paused, then added, his voice deliberately inciteful:
"Lord Li Yu, please don't be fooled by appearances! Although the Jin Cheng Ao family seems to be dead, their branches that have been operating in various parts of Zhongzhou for many years are still there! Their secret networks are still deeply entrenched."
"Many core members of the Ao family had already received word of this and had completely left Jincheng in advance, choosing to live in anonymity and hide in various inconspicuous border towns in Zhongzhou."
"These people are like lurking vipers, waiting for their chance to take revenge!"
A cold killing intent flashed in Li Yu's eyes, as if he was considering something.
Han Qing seemed to see a glimmer of hope, and quickly pressed his advantage, cautiously saying:
"Moreover, I witnessed with my own eyes that before the family was destroyed, the head of the Ao family, Ao Cangbai, made all members of the Ao family swear a blood oath—that even if only one person of the Ao family remained, with the last drop of Ao family blood flowing through their veins, they must... find an opportunity to kill you!"
"This grudge will never be forgotten, it will never be forgotten, it will be fought to the death!"
As Han Qing spoke, he nervously observed the changes in Li Yu's expression.
"Oh?" A hint of understanding flashed in Li Yu's eyes, which were then covered by an icy chill:
"Well, you've reminded me. It seems that simply the disappearance of the Jin Cheng family isn't enough. We must thoroughly eliminate these hidden dangers to prevent future troubles."
Li Yu's threatening gaze fell on Han Qing:
“I remember you said you were also a member of the Ao family, that you had Ao family blood in your veins.”
"I can't sleep if you don't die..."
Seeing the undisguised murderous intent in Li Yu's eyes, Han Qing was terrified and hurriedly begged, almost kneeling down:
"Don't kill me! Please don't kill me!"
"Yes, I know where the remnants of the Ao family are hiding! I'm the only one in the entire Jincheng who knows!"
"I can take you there, I can be your guide, and we'll find and wipe out all the members of the Ao family!"
"I'm still useful to you! My spatial abilities are also extremely useful!"
However, faced with Han Qing's desperate pleas, Li Yu's eyes showed unusual disappointment.
The eleventh-ranked powerhouse on the Central Plains Ranking was now begging for mercy in such a humiliating and pathetic manner, utterly devoid of dignity.
Their despicable nature and lowly character are even worse than many refugees who struggle to survive in the wilderness and still retain a shred of backbone.
Li Yu unconsciously shook his head slightly. No wonder more and more people no longer acknowledge the establishment of the Fengyun Ranking. Even top figures like Li Yang, who have both strength and prestige, are unwilling to mention this list.
Just as Han Qing was secretly certain that Li Yu would have to spare his life temporarily because of the remnants of the Ao family and the hidden treasure trove.
But Li Yu didn't even bother to say another word to Han Qing. She simply turned her head slightly and gestured with her eyes to Xiao Zhan beside her.
Xiao Zhan immediately understood, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes!
Without the slightest hesitation, the ice spear in his hand, radiating extreme cold, was thrust out like an ice dragon emerging from its cave, without any warning!
"Thud!" A muffled sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh!
The cold spear tip pierced Han Qing's chest from behind in an instant, drawing out a spray of hot blood that gushed from his chest!
Lightning fast! Ruthless and decisive!
Upon learning that the Au family had been involved in the bombing that led to the annihilation of the Northern Third Legion and the Iron Cavalry, Xiao Zhan wished he could kill the entire Au family to avenge his brothers in the Northern Iron Cavalry!
At this moment, he naturally wouldn't give Han Qing any way out.
Han Qing's body stiffened abruptly, and all sound ceased.
Under the oppressive power of the firebird, the surrounding space seemed to be sealed off, and he couldn't even react in advance.
Han Qing looked on incredulously and lowered her head with difficulty.
What he could see was the chilling spear tip that pierced through the center of his chest; the icy touch felt so real and despairing.
Han Qing used the last of her strength to lift her head and look at Li Yu's still calm and indifferent profile, her eyes filled with confusion and deep bewilderment.
He originally thought that after revealing the existence of remnants of the Ao family and the treasure vault, he could at least get a temporary respite and save his life.
Unexpectedly, Li Yu still chose to kill him.
"Why...why..."
Han Qing struggled to speak, blood continuously spilling from the corner of his mouth, trying to find answers in the final moments of his life.
He had never seen anyone so decisive in killing, nor could he understand why someone could so readily give up such a huge profit when faced with a treasure trove right before their eyes.
Li Yu's eyes showed no fluctuation, no response, only a cold indifference.
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