Twisted Dreams-Chapter 328 - 397: Xie Qilin’s Operation (5)
Imperial Capital, overpass.
The mist is thick.
Members of the Security Administration’s Black Eagle Team lie on the ground, unsure if they are dead or alive.
Few of the assassins are standing, and the ground is littered with bodies.
The mist grows denser.
A staggering woman’s figure slowly emerges in the fog.
Secretary Zhuang’s eyes are vacant, with a shocking hole in her abdomen, and her sword has long been lost.
In front of Secretary Zhuang, Ghost Qi gathers, revealing the terrifying silhouette of the Eight-foot Bride.
"Don’t leave!"
The Eight-foot Bride shrieks, her crimson hand gripping Secretary Zhuang’s neck, lifting her up.
The Eight-foot Bride leaps into the depths of the fog, landing beside Xie Qilin.
The Eight-foot Bride says flatteringly:
"Husband, here you go."
Xie Qilin smiles and says:
"Thank you for your hard work, my dear."
Secretary Zhuang clutches the Eight-foot Bride’s hand, struggling, her legs flailing, trying hard to speak:
"Xie, Xie Qilin, let Elder He, let Elder He go!"
Xie Qilin reaches out to touch Secretary Zhuang’s head, murmuring:
"Take care of yourself."
Xie Qilin opens his mouth, Ghost Qi gathering in his throat, and with a big inhale, Secretary Zhuang’s soul is swallowed like smoke by Xie Qilin.
Secretary Zhuang struggles for a while, her head tilts, and she falls silent.
Xie Qilin squats down, his head splitting with pain.
Devouring the soul of such a powerful being as Secretary Zhuang causes significant damage to his Sea of Spirit.
However, it’s the only way for him to enhance his Spiritual Power and suppress the Black Emperor’s curse.
"Husband..."
The Eight-foot Bride looks at Xie Qilin with concern, then uses her Ghost Qi to help Xie Qilin soothe the damage to his Sea of Spirit.
Xie Qilin shakes his head and stands up with some difficulty.
He stumbles into Elder He’s car, taking the passenger seat.
Driver Xiaozhou glares fiercely, pulling out a dagger to stab at Xie Qilin’s head.
Xie Qilin exhales a thick smoke at Xiaozhou.
Xiaozhou’s face twists in pain, his soul being drawn out by Xie Qilin.
Xie Qilin opens his mouth and inhales, the smoke mixed with Xiaozhou’s soul being consumed by Xie Qilin.
Elder He watches this scene in silence, his expression calm.
’Knock, knock, knock.’
Someone is tapping on the window. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Elder He looks over.
It’s a group of assassins with hair dyed in all colors, dressed in strange outfits, sporting unusual tattoos.
These assassins, like victorious rebels, tap on the window with laughter and excitement, savoring their capture of the Emperor.
Elder He looks at each of them, muttering:
"Double-spotted Leopard, Rattlesnake, Scorpion, Fire Cat..."
The names he recites are the code names of those assassins outside.
Xie Qilin looks at Elder He in surprise:
"You know these people?"
Elder He chuckles lightly:
"Yes, I’ve remembered all the criminals wanted by the Security Administration."
Elder He remains unaffected by the danger, staying composed and unafraid.
Calm under pressure, Elder He demonstrates this character perfectly in just a few moments.
Xie Qilin clicks his tongue in admiration:
"I can’t tell who’s who among these minor characters, yet you remember them all. Impressive."
Elder He looks at Xie Qilin and says:
"Under the Xie Family’s influence, is that how the Five Black Classes managed to infiltrate the Imperial Capital?"
Xie Qilin admits:
"Yes, my father supports all of my decisions. Even though as a Senior Administrator of the Security Administration I’ve put much effort, it’s mainly thanks to my father. His connections in the Imperial Capital are extensive. Oh, and we couldn’t have done it without Zheng Qian’s help."
Through Zheng Qian and the Xie Family, with the extraordinary figures and worldly powers, and Xie Qilin’s orchestration, they managed to pull off this major feat.
After all, this is the Imperial Capital.
Elder He nods and says:
"If I’m not mistaken, you’ve already trapped Zhang Xiaoyi, Wei Ming, and Cao Yi."
Xie Qilin smiles:
"Yes, actually, Ye Fan should have stayed in Mang Mountain Special Prison, I just didn’t expect you to release him. Fortunately, he spends most of his time in Changbai Mountain, cut off from information, unable to interfere in the Imperial Capital."
The high-ranking administrators in Xia Country capable of rivaling Xie Qilin are all preoccupied with various matters, unable to come to the Imperial Capital.
This gives Xie Qilin ample time to carry out his plans.
Elder He suddenly says:
"Do you know what I admire about you?"
Xie Qilin jokingly says:
"Admire my strategic prowess?"
Elder He shakes his head:
"I admire that you’re willing to gamble your life and the Xie Family. Losing would mean plunging into an abyss."
Xie Qilin’s smile fades, his eyes flicker:
"I won’t lose."
After speaking, Xie Qilin points at Elder He’s forehead, and Ghost Qi pierces into Elder He’s brain.
Elder He closes his eyes, and his soul floats out of his body.
Xie Qilin looks at Elder He’s soul, clasps his hands, and says:
"I’m sorry."
Xie Qilin steps out of the car.
Members of the Five Black Classes howl and scream.
"Boss, you’re awesome!"
"Long live the boss!"
"From now on, boss..."
The members of the Five Black Classes watch Xie Qilin with eyes full of admiration, fear, and excitement.
Xie Qilin clasps his hands apologetically and says:
"Brothers, thanks for your help. If there’s a next life, Qilin will surely repay you by serving as your horse or ox."
The members of the Five Black Classes glance at each other.
The boss suddenly became so sentimental?
The Eight-foot Bride suddenly appears on the bridge, swooping down on the members of the Five Black Classes like a fierce beast.
The members of the Five Black Classes, already exhausted in spirit and heavily injured from the battle, have no chance of escaping the Eight-foot Bride’s deadly assault.
Amid pleas and screams, Xie Qilin heads toward the van.
He glances indifferently at the members of the Five Black Classes and sneers.
How could he spare them?
First, to silence them.
Second, to account for Elder He’s death, these members of the Five Black Classes serve as scapegoats.
Third, Xie Qilin can never again be involved with the Five Black Classes; this organization must be obliterated.
Therefore, the Five Black Classes’ enchantment of Wei Ming, attempted assassination of Elder He, and night raid on Shu Mountain have nothing to do with Xie Qilin.
Xie Qilin dials a number:
"Father, it’s done. The bridge is cleared."
After the call, Xie Qilin puts away his phone, and the van speeds toward a residential district in the Imperial Capital.
...
a.m. A residential district in the Imperial Capital.
Zheng Qian wakes up very early.
He is accustomed to rising at four or five in the morning, preparing breakfast for his granddaughter, then heading to work.
Zheng Qian loves working, a workaholic.
He always arrives at the office before the security shifts change.
Previously at Jinmen’s Department of Public Security, now at the Security Administration.
Today, he wakes up extra early.
Last night, Xie Qilin must have acted against He Jingguo.
Thinking of this, a smile unconsciously appears on Zheng Qian’s face.
With He Jingguo dead, supported by the Xie Family, he has a strong chance of becoming the new director of the Security Administration.
Zheng Qian dresses and heads to the living room, freezing in place.
At the doorway, a woman in a long black dress stands with her arms crossed.
She is called Mouse Girl, one of the Security Administration’s wanted fugitives.
In the kitchen, White Silk Lolita rummages through the fridge for something to eat.
Xie Qilin is sitting on the couch, holding his sleeping granddaughter gently in his arms.
Xie Qilin moves tenderly, wearing a neighborly big brother smile, as if afraid of waking the little girl.
Upon seeing Zheng Qian awake, he gestures to keep silent:
"Shh~"
Zheng Qian sniffs, detecting a bloody scent.
He abruptly turns to the bedroom next door.
Blood is flowing there.
