A Plea for Mercy? Unwavering Killing Intent

Though he longed to become a peerless powerhouse capable of moving mountains and filling seas, able to do anything, if he had a choice, he would still prefer a peaceful, happy life.

After all, before coming to this world, he had been an ordinary person. He was used to an ordinary life and had never wanted it to be filled with turmoil. But many things could not be avoided simply because he wished them away. One upheaval had changed the course of his life and destroyed his dream of living peacefully and happily.

It had forced him to pursue greater strength, so that he could seek justice for his father and sister—and for himself as well.

Gu Yue Na had been watching Chen An all along. Seeing that he was happy yet unable to truly rejoice, she slowly moved closer and took his hand. His hand was somewhat hot, yet also somewhat cold. She held it tightly, doing her best to cool the burning warmth and warm the icy chill.

Chen An looked at Gu Yue Na, and she looked back at him. His reflection filled her beautiful purple eyes, as though there was no one else in her gaze but him.

In her eyes, Chen An saw many things: heartache, encouragement, and an unspoken resolve—that she would stay by his side and help him dispel the hatred and pain in his heart.

Chen An's nose grew even more sore. It was a warmth born of being moved. He had lost his father, his sister, and that home, but he had not lost everything. Nor was he alone. For more than three years, Gu Yue Na had always been by his side.

Though they had initially come together with their own motives, bound by mutual benefit, over more than three