In the Leng Family's study.
This place, which should have been occupied only by Leng Qingqiu, now had an additional woman kneeling on one knee with a blindfold.
The blindfolded woman wore a simple yet elegant red robe, her long hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall.
Her skin was as white as snow, her body lines long and graceful, exuding an extraordinary aura.
"Master, according to our investigation, one of the murderers has been found," she said respectfully.
At these words, Leng Qingqiu suddenly stopped what she was doing, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
She abruptly stood up, her heart brimming with an impatient killing intent.
The book in her hand was slammed shut with a dull thud.
She looked at the blindfolded woman, her voice carrying a deep murderous intent: "Tell me, who is it?"
Leng Qingqiu's heart was filled with killing intent and impatience.
Five years had passed, and at last, there was some progress in uncovering the truth of that massacre.
Although it was only one of the participants in the massacre, it meant she was one step closer to finding the real culprit!
The blindfolded woman, Mei Xue, immediately bowed her head and replied, "It's a member of an organization called 'Death God,' named Lin Feng."
"Who is Lin Feng? And what is the 'Death God' organization?"
Leng Qingqiu took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
Mei Xue knew the importance of this matter, so she had already investigated everything thoroughly: "Reporting to the master, when we investigated Lin Feng, we found that he already had a family and was working as a small employee at the Wanli Group in Jianghai City."
"The 'Death God' is a well-known assassination organization in the foreign ancient martial arts world."
"All its members are martial artists with formidable strength. It is said that they mainly earn money by taking assassination orders from the dark web."
Hearing this.
"Good, good, good!!"
Leng Qingqiu pushed the desk aside, her shawl fluttering around her like a shadow in the dark.
She strode to the window, and with a bang, the curtains were pulled open, letting in the cold wind from outside, instantly freezing the air in the study.
Leng Qingqiu breathed in the cold air, forcing her heart filled with killing intent to slowly cool down.
Hahaha, Death God.
What a Death God.
An assassination organization.
Lin Feng.....
Leng Qingqiu gripped the curtains tightly, never expecting that.
Back then, you participated in the massacre, nearly wiping out the entire Leng Family.
And now, you actually left the organization and returned to Huaxia, married, had children, and lived a normal life?
How dare you?!
You took away others' lives, yet you live freely?!
"Mei Xue."
Leng Qingqiu's voice was low and filled with killing intent: "Find Lin Feng, extract all useful information from him, by any means necessary."
"Threaten his family, threaten his friends."
"I want.......all the information he knows!"
Leng Qingqiu's tone revealed a chilling indifference, causing a terrifying pressure to emanate throughout the study.
Mei Xue swallowed hard, cold sweat dripping down her face. She quickly bowed her head and responded, "Yes!"
As the words fell.
Gurgle!
Black shadows began to appear on the ground beneath her feet, and Mei Xue slowly sank into the shadows.
One second, two seconds, three seconds.
Leng Qingqiu finally began to regain her composure from the killing intent.
She let go of the curtains and took a deep breath.
Her heart gradually calmed and filled with sorrow.
Hehe, never expected that.
The murderer is living freely.
Dad, mom, grandpa, grandma.
I, Qingqiu, swear, I will find the truth for you, and avenge you!
With... this dagger that once slashed my eyes.
Just as Leng Qingqiu thought this.
Hum!
A dagger slowly materialized in her palm.
The blade of the dagger was as deep as the night, its black luster exuding a chilling aura.
The dagger was also engraved with many ancient, enigmatic characters.
This was the dagger Leng Qingqiu used to slash her own eyes.
But in that instant, a surge of memories flooded into Leng Qingqiu's mind.
[Night].
This was the name of the dagger, and also the name of an ancient book.
That ancient book was now in Leng Qingqiu's mind, not only enhancing her memory but also her comprehension abilities.
Moreover, it revealed to her the existence of a world called the [Ancient Martial Arts World].
Thinking of this, Leng Qingqiu gently touched her eyes.
She slightly opened them, and unlike what one might imagine a blind person to look like.
There were two strange talismans imprinted on Leng Qingqiu's pupils!
It seemed as if her vision was deliberately sealed.
According to the memories in Leng Qingqiu's mind, the abilities of this ancient book were very peculiar.
Absorb the night, understand the night, become the night.
Only by enduring five years of darkness could one become invincible in the world upon regaining sight.
"Five years..."
Leng Qingqiu murmured, she closed her eyes. According to the ancient book's records, she only needed to endure five years of darkness.
Then, at the moment of regaining her sight, she would break through the human limit and become invincible in the world.
Until then, she would remain an ordinary person.
Fortunately, the memories in her mind provided her with a lot of help.
It also allowed her to inherit a force called the [Night Organization].
This organization did not recognize people, only the dagger.
Whoever possessed the dagger was the master of this force.
Over the years, Leng Qingqiu had also relied on the [Night Organization] to gather one useful piece of information after another.
"Huh."
Leng Qingqiu put away the dagger and sighed. Suddenly learning this news from Mei Xue was indeed a bit too exciting.
Leng Qingqiu, Leng Qingqiu, you will have to deal with more enemies in the future.
You must be more steady, more steady.
Thinking this.
Leng Qingqiu searched for her cane. If the time was calculated correctly, it should be noon now.
Ling'er was not around, so she would just make something simple to eat.
But at that moment.
Instead of finding the cane, a strong, warm hand grasped her.
Then, the voice that made Leng Qingqiu's heart skip a beat appeared: "Qingqiu, what are you thinking about?"
"Why are you standing by the window in a daze?"
Gu Yan, puzzled, held Leng Qingqiu's hand.
When he arrived earlier, he noticed Leng Qingqiu standing by the window. He glanced at the window.
The curtains were pulled open, and the cold wind kept blowing in.
"Sss, it's so cold, Qingqiu, your hands are frozen."
Gu Yan said as he stepped forward to close the window.
Leng Qingqiu remained silent.
Gu Yan... when did he arrive?
Did he hear or see anything?
Leng Qingqiu's heart was conflicted. The dagger was her biggest secret, the greatest reliance for finding the murderer.
She dared not gamble on whether Gu Yan saw the dagger and pretended not to.
Nor did she dare to gamble on whether the Gu Family was involved in that matter.
If... if Gu Yan.....
Leng Qingqiu's breathing frequency slightly changed, her heart filled with conflict.
Even though she was currently just an ordinary person, the power of the dagger was overwhelming.
In the blink of an eye, she could........
"Qingqiu, what are you thinking about?"
Gu Yan, feeling strange, placed the back of his hand on Leng Qingqiu's forehead, feeling her temperature: "You're not feverish."
At such a close distance, there was definitely a chance to strike a fatal blow...
Then have Mei Xue handle the body...
I... I have to do it..... must eliminate all potential dangers...
Leng Qingqiu slightly raised her hand.
Gu Yan saw it, nodded, and said with a gentle smile: "Are you worried about Ling'er? Don't worry, she's fine."
"I safely sent her to school."
Yes, not only did he send her back to school, but he also changed the future BAD scenario in advance.
You're really a good person, Gu Yan.
"By the way, Qingqiu, are you hungry? What do you want to eat for lunch today?"
Gu Yan's incessant words entered Leng Qingqiu's ears.
For some reason.
Why... why can't I bring myself to do it.....
Damn it... damn it...
At this point.
She gave up.
She slightly lowered her head, her hand down.
Her mood became a bit off.
Gu Yan finally noticed her unusual state and panicked.
Oh no, what did I do wrong?
What's wrong with my pure love object?
"You... do you know how annoying you are?"
Leng Qingqiu raised her head, her expression indifferent as she spoke softly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan laughed, grabbing Leng Qingqiu's hand and rubbing it, saying, "Nonsense, Qingqiu, you're so cute and beautiful, I wish I could bother you every day."
"I don't even bother my dad like this, only you."
"You're probably the only one in the world who gets this treatment, so you should be happy!"
[Touching pure love object, points +1]
[Pure love object's mood improves, points +3]
Hearing Gu Yan's words, Leng Qingqiu couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. This jerk, everyone knows he barely speaks three words a day with his dad.
He almost severed ties with his father over Shen Wan'er.
But on the surface, Leng Qingqiu just snorted lightly, slightly raising her head, "Who cares about you."
"Don't care, don't care, I care about you, Qingqiu."
"Hmph, smooth talker."
"Oh? Qingqiu, how do you know your husband's mouth is oily and his tongue is slippery? Why don't we give it a try..."
"Get lost!"
Seeing Leng Qingqiu frown, Gu Yan couldn't help but grin, feeling even more excited.
Oh no, have I developed some strange fetish? He thought, laughing, "Alright, no more teasing. What do you want to eat for lunch today? I can cook anything, no bragging."
Hearing this, Leng Qingqiu also felt a bit hungry but couldn't bring herself to admit it, so she said, "I don't want to eat. I was just going to grab something quick. You, the young master Gu, don't need to act like a servant and cook for me."
Gu Yan instantly understood and waved his hand, "Hey, Qingqiu, just grabbing something quick isn't good for your health."
"How about this, let's keep it simple and just stir-fry a couple of dishes."
Leng Qingqiu, though agreeing in her heart, still said indifferently, "Whatever you want."
After lunch.
Leng Qingqiu sat on the sofa, lost in thought.
The sound of Gu Yan washing dishes in the kitchen echoed in her ears.
The TV played Ling'er's favorite gangster cartoon.
For some reason, at this moment, her mood was unexpectedly calm and harmonious.
Why do I feel this way?
I shouldn't feel this way.
The Night Organization has given me armed forces and a vast intelligence network.
And once I take over the Gu Family, I'll have ample funds and a respectable social status.
Combining the two, it will definitely help me find the true culprit behind everything.
But...
Why, at this moment, is my heart so calm and peaceful?
Even feeling a desire to stay in this state forever.
Leng Qingqiu took a deep breath and turned off the TV.
She forced herself to break free from that comfortable state.
No, absolutely not.
I must not allow myself to have such thoughts of contentment.
One of the culprits has been found, and what I need to do next is to continue according to the plan.
I must find the culprits and take over the Gu Family.
I need to tackle both ends.
I absolutely cannot let my heart be swayed.
"Qingqiu, the weather is so nice today, how about going out for a walk?"
Gu Yan wiped his hands and sat down on the sofa, naturally squeezing next to Leng Qingqiu.
He casually placed a hand on her shoulder.
Feeling Gu Yan's action, Leng Qingqiu slightly frowned, shaking her shoulder to try and shake off his hand.
But Gu Yan's hand was like a piece of gum, impossible to shake off.
In the end, Leng Qingqiu gave up and shook her head, saying indifferently, "No."
Time is pressing, and you want me to waste time going out? Don't be ridiculous.
Gu Yan didn't lose heart and chuckled, "Good wife, even if you're working hard, you need to know how to balance work and rest."
"Besides, staying cooped up at home all the time, your skin will get moldy."
"How about we just go out into the yard and get some sun? To prevent osteoporosis in old age, you wouldn't want that, would you?"
"In my opinion, Qingqiu, you're just too shy, that's why you don't want to go out, right?"
"Don't be shy, with me, your good husband, by your side, let's just go out and get some sun..."
Leng Qingqiu felt like there was a bee buzzing around her ears.
She covered her ears and shouted, "Stop it! Fine, let's go!"
But as soon as she said it, she regretted it and quickly tried to take it back, "Wait..."
But before she could finish, Gu Yan had already pulled her up, his slightly excited voice reaching Leng Qingqiu's ears, "Haha! That's great, Qingqiu! Come on, let's go out into the yard and get some sun!"
Hearing Gu Yan's happy voice, Leng Qingqiu, who had intended to refuse forcefully, inexplicably closed her mouth.
She thought to herself, forget it.
After all, I'm going to take over his Gu Family later, so before that, let this dog man be happy for a while.
Yes, it's not because I saw him happy that I agreed.
It's just a small compensation for taking over the Gu Family later.