The moment he killed Shi Houzi, Chen Yu had already begun considering whether he should kill Ah Zi as well.
If Kang Min’s evil could still be traced back to vanity and pride…
Then Ah Zi’s cruelty seemed to stem purely from amusement.
She looked innocent and lively, playful and carefree, yet deep inside she was like a venomous scorpion.
Like a madwoman… staring at you with harmless eyes while casually stinging you.
In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, more than a dozen people had already died because of her.
Chen Yu did want to grow stronger by completing Malicious Thoughts and obtaining rewards, but he also had to take into account the trouble Ah Zi naturally brought with her.
Unlike Kang Min, who at least knew how to conceal herself, Ah Zi acted without any restraint.
With that thought, Cold Ice True Qi gathered once more in Chen Yu’s palm.
“Don’t kill me, don’t kill me!!”
Ah Zi, whose neck was being held by Chen Yu, immediately burst into frightened cries. “Good brother, as long as you don’t kill Little Ah Zi, I’ll do anything!”
[Malicious Thought 1: Kill Second Senior Brother Shi Houzi who is chasing me] Completed
[Intermediate Reward Granted: “Dual Combat Technique” Major Achievement Card. Upon use, the technique will directly reach Major Achievement]
[Critical Reward Bonus: Additional one year of Pure Inner Strength, Poison obtained: Ice-Fire Poison Pill x1 (extremely toxic, causes alternating cold and heat torment, accompanied by one antidote pill and one bottle of relief medicine)]
Chen Yu dispersed his true qi.
Then he lifted Ah Zi up.
With one hand, he tilted up her exquisitely beautiful face and asked teasingly, “You’ll really do anything?”
“Really, really. You’re amazing. I’m completely convinced. I’ll even kneel for you.”
Faced with Chen Yu’s frivolous gesture, Ah Zi didn’t dodge. She clasped her hands together, looking pitiful as she kept pleading.
To be fair, although she was young, her figure was already quite well-developed. With her clothes tightened, her petite form appeared even more delicate…
and quite prominent.
Chen Yu hadn’t even done anything further when he suddenly felt a chill from behind.
Turning sharply, he remembered Kang Min was still there.
At that moment, her face was frosty, her gaze toward Ah Zi filled with killing intent.
After all, Ah Zi had mocked her earlier.
[Current Target: Kang Min]
[Malicious Thought 1: Chen Yu, what are you waiting for! Kill this little slut!] Intermediate Reward
[Malicious Thought 2: I want to carve this bitch’s face piece by piece and see if she still dares resent me] Initial Reward
[Malicious Thought 3: No, killing her would be too easy. I want her to suffer, unable to live or die!!] Intermediate Reward
Kang Min had completely lost her temper.
Chen Yu didn’t need to think to know how furious she was. She had even temporarily cast aside her intentions of killing her own husband and Qiao Feng.
“That aunt’s gaze is so scary… good brother, you’ll protect me, right…”
Ah Zi continued pretending to be pitiful, fanning the flames.
But Chen Yu knew that if he didn’t control the situation, things might spiral further.
So he turned back and gave Kang Min a look, signaling that he would handle it.
Then he took out the Ice-Fire Poison Pill he had just obtained.
Forcing Ah Zi’s mouth open, he tossed the pill inside.
“No… ugh…”
Ah Zi struggled theatrically, but she couldn’t stop the poison from entering her body.
Suddenly, she stopped struggling and smirked mockingly. “I’m a disciple of the Star Constellation Sect. Good brother, are you trying to help Little Ah Zi train poison techniques?”
The Star Constellation Sect specialized in poison. They often used venomous insects and toxins to cultivate their techniques. Ordinary poisons were nothing more than supplements to them.
“This poison of mine has no cure in this world. When it takes effect, you’ll alternate between extreme cold and scorching heat. At times you’ll feel like you’ve fallen into an icy abyss, and at others like you’re submerged in molten lava. If you think you’re immune to all poisons… or possess some great method to remove it, feel free to try.”
Ah Zi, still in his grip, had been dismissive at first, but soon realized something was wrong.
A trace of panic flashed across her delicate face.
Her true qi was no longer under control. She could feel two opposing forces of cold and heat spreading from her abdomen.
Her face turned pale instantly.
“Ugh… it hurts so much…”
As Chen Yu released her, Ah Zi immediately collapsed onto the ground, writhing in agony.
It was exactly as he had said!
One moment she felt as if her organs were burning, wishing she could tear off all her clothes. The next, she shivered uncontrollably, desperate to throw herself into fire.
The overwhelming pain made tears and mucus stream down her face. Her body ached so terribly she almost wanted to kill herself with a single strike!
“What did you… feed me…?”
Her eyes turned red.
She had always been ruthless. Countless people had died from her poisoned needles.
She had trained in poison techniques for years and experienced all kinds of toxins, yet never had she felt such unbearable suffering.
This time, she had truly fallen into a trap… and hatred for Chen Yu surged within her.
Kang Min’s eyes lit up as she watched, her heart blooming with satisfaction.
She had always been someone who held grudges. Earlier, Ah Zi had mocked her, and she had long wanted revenge.
Before she could fully vent her anger, she saw Ah Zi suffering to the brink of death, only to have Chen Yu shove another pill into her mouth.
Ah Zi’s alternating red and pale complexion quickly returned to normal.
Kang Min immediately felt a trace of dissatisfaction. She walked up beside Chen Yu and said in a soft, mocking tone, “Chen Yu, so you do know how to show mercy.”
“Not at all.”
Chen Yu clearly heard the sarcasm. Looking down at Ah Zi, he said calmly, “What I just gave you wasn’t the antidote. It was only a relief pill, and it will last ten days at most. Didn’t you claim to be immune to poison? Then I’ll give you a chance. If you can cure this poison yourself within ten days, you’re welcome to come back and take revenge on me. If you can’t…”
Ah Zi’s bright eyes widened as she swallowed nervously.
“Then you’ll suffer to death.”
Chen Yu’s voice was utterly emotionless.
He turned and walked to Kang Min’s side, whispering into her ear, “Don’t worry. Only I can cure this poison in the entire world. Are you satisfied, Madam?”
Hearing his gentle yet magnetic voice so close to her ear, Kang Min felt her heart stir.
Seeing Ah Zi’s pale face, her satisfaction deepened.
This Chen Yu truly suited her tastes… the way he handled things delighted her.
“So young, yet so ruthless. I wonder where you got such a strange poison…”
She turned around, putting on a delicate, coquettish expression. “What do you mean whether I’m satisfied? She tried to kill you earlier. I was worried about you. You’re my newly acknowledged younger brother. If she had hurt you even a little, I would never have let her go.”
Her slender finger tapped lightly on Chen Yu’s shoulder.
Then, swaying her hips, she stepped into the carriage.
Lifting the curtain, she turned back and called out, “What are you still standing there for? Bring the prepared medicine, let’s head back~”
Chen Yu glanced at Ah Zi, who was staring at him with hatred, and let out a faint chuckle before striding away.
“Your name is Chen Yu, right!”
Only after the carriage had moved dozens of meters did the purple-clad girl dare to shout out angrily, “Just you wait! Once I cure the poison, I’ll come kill you!”
There was no response.
Only when the carriage had gone far into the distance did she see a hand extend from the window… raising a middle finger.
Ah Zi stomped her foot in fury, yet unease crept into her heart.
She needed to return to Star Constellation Sea as soon as possible and have her master, the Star Constellation Old Monster, remove the poison.
Without delay, she hurried off.
[Malicious Thought 3: Make her suffer, unable to live or die] Completed
[Intermediate Reward Granted: One year of Pure Inner Strength]
Inside the carriage, Chen Yu examined the newly obtained reward.
Very good… another year of Pure Inner Strength.
Such cultivation speed could no longer be described as merely terrifying.
A hint of cold light flashed in Chen Yu’s eyes.
At this rate, it wouldn’t take long before his martial cultivation would be enough to sweep across this world!
He would first take control of the Beggar Sect, the greatest sect under heaven, and then gradually bring the entire martial world under his command.
Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard Kang Min calling him.
He raised his head. “What is it, Madam?”
With the carriage now filled with medicinal herbs, the already cramped space felt even tighter.
Only then did he notice that Kang Min had quietly moved to sit beside him.
A faint fragrance drifted toward him as she spoke in a soft, reproachful tone, “You’ve been so absent-minded. I called you, yet you didn’t respond.”
Having vented her anger earlier, she now looked radiant and refreshed, her beauty even more striking.
She leaned slightly closer to Chen Yu and teased, “Are you still thinking about that little beauty from before?”
Before Chen Yu could reply, she sighed softly, “I’m already old and past my prime. Naturally, I can’t compare to someone as youthful and charming as her. If I hadn’t spoken up for you yesterday, I’m afraid you wouldn’t even spare me a glance…”
On the surface, she was belittling herself, but in reality, she was reminding him not to forget the favor she had done him.
[Current Target: Kang Min]
[Malicious Thought 1: Ma Dayuan, your death is near. I just need to find one more person…] Advanced Reward
[Malicious Thought 2: Qiao Feng, you’re next to die!] Special Reward
[Malicious Thought 3: If only Chen Yu would admit I’m more charming than that little slut] Initial Reward
Such a simple task.
Chen Yu didn’t hesitate and said directly, “That person is vicious and cruel. How could she be considered charming? In my eyes, she doesn’t even compare to one ten-thousandth of you, Madam.”
[Malicious Thought 3: If only Chen Yu would admit I’m more charming than that little slut] Completed
[Initial Reward Granted: 100 Silver Taels, total now 500 Silver Taels]
Kang Min’s eyes lit up instantly, though she feigned modesty and laughed softly. “You really know how to say pleasing things. Even if I know you’re lying, it still makes me happy.”
[Malicious Thought 3 refreshed: Say more… where exactly am I better than her, and where is she inferior to me] Initial Reward
If only Advanced Rewards and Special Rewards were this easy…
Chen Yu couldn’t help but complain inwardly.
Seeing Kang Min’s expectant expression, he pretended to think seriously. “In my opinion, Madam surpasses her in both appearance and temperament. She is ruthless and sinister, while you are kind and considerate…”
[Malicious Thought 3: Say more… where exactly am I better than her, and where is she inferior to me] Completed
[Initial Reward Granted: Inner Strength Growth Rate x1.15]
If this venomous woman wanted to hear it, Chen Yu felt he could lie nonstop for an entire day… provided there were rewards.
Kang Min was glowing with delight, her laughter clear and bell-like.
Leaning back with her hands braced behind her, her alluring curves were fully displayed. Tilting her head, she said with a teasing smile, “Good brother, since you speak so well, I’ll forgive you for what happened earlier in the medicine shop…”
Chen Yu shamelessly played dumb, acting as though he had no idea what she meant.
“I’ve been standing for a long time, and my feet ache. I’ve heard that martial artists understand meridians and acupoints… could you help ease the pain a little?”
Kang Min brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. Her voice softened, her gaze pure, as if it were the most natural request in the world.
[Current Target: Kang Min]
[Malicious Thought 1: Ma Dayuan, die!] Advanced Reward
[Malicious Thought 2: Qiao Feng, die die die die die!!] Special Reward
[Malicious Thought 3: Want to possess this young man] Initial Reward
Chen Yu was no longer surprised.
At that moment, he even found her somewhat simple.
Every day, all she thought about was murdering her husband, resenting others, or indulging in shallow, lustful games.
Unfortunately for her… he was only interested in rewards.