You Don't Play By The Rules

Gu Qingfeng swallowed hard, his voice hoarse as he said, "Big brother, I've told you everything I should and shouldn't say. You should let me go now, right?"

Hua Qiang looked at the black-clothed assassin and said indifferently, "Are you sure you've told me everything? Think again, is there anything you've missed? Otherwise, my hand might shake."

"Don't... don't do that, big brother! Your hand must be steady, please don't shake it!"

"I'm still young, I haven't married a wife yet, and I haven't left any descendants. My family has only one heir, and it's been passed down through generations as a single lineage!"

"There's really nothing else, I've told you everything I know!"

"Are you sure?"

"Positive and certain!"

A hint of playfulness suddenly appeared on Hua Qiang's face.

"If that's the case, then there's no use keeping you alive!"

Gu Qingfeng's eyes widened, his face turned pale, and he shouted urgently, "There is use! There is use! Keep me to continue the bloodline!"

"You..."

Pfft!

Before Gu Qingfeng could finish speaking, he felt a chill on his neck, and a spray of blood shot out.

He stared intently at Hua Qiang, uttering his last words.

"You're a cheat, you don't fight with honor!"

Hua Qiang wiped the dagger he had snatched clean on Gu Qingfeng's body, saying with disgust, "What an idiot. You came to kill me, how could I possibly let you go?"

"I, Hua Qiang, would never let a tiger return to the mountains!"

"Moreover, I am absolutely ruthless towards my enemies!"

"Brother, who is this? Why did you kill him?"

Ye Bingxue, who had just excitedly run over to claim credit from Hua Qiang after killing a Clear Wind Wolf, asked in confusion upon seeing the black-clothed figure who had become a corpse.

"Him? Just someone who didn't know his place and tried to sneak attack me."

Hua Qiang didn't want to burden Ye Bingxue's mind, so he didn't tell her that the person was an assassin. He wanted to avoid her worrying and being suspicious all day long.

"Is that so?"

Ye Bingxue's eyes held a hint of doubt, but she didn't think too much about it.

She had embarked on the path of a Martial Artist and was mentally prepared for fighting and killing.

Since someone dared to cause trouble, they should naturally be prepared to be killed.

She wasn't a saint.

"Little sister, did you take down that Clear Wind Wolf?" Hua Qiang changed the subject.

"Uh-huh! How is it, am I amazing?"

Ye Bingxue immediately became smug, raising her head and chest, looking very proud, waiting for Hua Qiang's praise.

Hua Qiang was very good at playing along, and immediately gave her a thumbs-up, showering her with flattery.

"Little sister, you're truly amazing, big brother is impressed!"

"My little sister has the aura of an emperor!"

Heehee...

Ye Bingxue let out a series of giggles from Hua Qiang's flattery.

She really liked this flattery; who wouldn't want the aura of an emperor?

"Come on, little sister, let's go find a few more Clear Wind Wolves to practice on, and try to max out your Combat Skill proficiency."

"Okay!"

Ye Bingxue was full of confidence after killing a Clear Wind Wolf.

Holding her sword, with the blue sky above her head and the earth beneath her feet, her presence exuded a powerful aura that could swallow mountains and rivers, like an empress.

Hua Qiang tried his best to hold back his laughter, afraid of repercussions to his vulnerable sides.

Diao Xiaobai was deeply impressed and full of admiration. She even started imitating Ye Bingxue's demeanor.

She felt incredibly cool!

After Ye Bingxue killed three more Clear Wind Wolves, the sun had already set in the west. Seeing that it was getting late, Hua Qiang stopped Ye Bingxue, who was still excited and wanted to go hunt more Exotic Beasts.

"Little sister, that's enough for today, we should head back."

"We're having a big meal at home tonight!"

Upon hearing about the big meal, Ye Bingxue immediately cheered with joy, her excitement for hunting Exotic Beasts successfully redirected.

It seemed this girl was also a foodie.

Diao Xiaobai was even more excited. She particularly loved cooked food now.

The various delicious flavors – fragrant, crispy, and tender – made her never tired of eating them, and she was deeply addicted.

On the dining table, Ye Wendao and Liu Li stared dumbfounded at the dishes made from exotic beast meat, their expressions of shock lingering.

These were all prepared by their precious daughter.

At first, when they heard Ye Bingxue say she was going outside the city to hunt exotic beasts, they thought she was just playing around the edge of the Falling Leaf Forest, nothing serious.

But then, when Hua Qiang took out the bloody corpses of exotic beasts from his storage bag, they started to be astonished.

They remained shocked until now.

Watching the exotic beasts transformed into fragrant, delicious food felt like a dream.

Their obedient and delicate daughter was capable of such a significant feat.

These were exotic beasts, after all, with robust physiques and immense power, far superior to humans in combat at the same level.

Many people feared exotic beasts and spoke of them with dread.

And now, their daughter could overpower and kill them all.

Diao Xiaobai, transformed into a Taotie, devoured the fragrant meat with large mouthfuls, a look of happiness on its face.

Now, she was increasingly grateful for her choice.

Following this pair of siblings, she ate well, slept soundly, and enjoyed novel delicacies every day.

She now eagerly awaited advancement in her cultivation. The Lightning Ferret clan could shapeshift into human form upon reaching level six, which was equivalent to the Human Realm's King stage.

At that time, she could transform into a human and go shopping on the streets, savoring all the delicacies of the human world.

Unlike now, where she could only watch wistfully and wait for her new master to feed her.

Hua Qiang was contemplating how to explain the Zhenxing Martial Arts School matter to the elders when Ye Bingxue unexpectedly took over the conversation.

She recounted how Hua Qiang had shown his prowess at the Zhenxing Martial Arts School, crushing opponents, helping the school overcome its difficulties, and consequently obtaining half of its shares.

She then produced the share agreement Hua Qiang had entrusted to her, placing it before the couple.

Ye Wendao and Liu Li were shocked once more.

"Dad, Mom, Bingxue has already told you about this. I have made arrangements for you now."

"You both quit your previous jobs and will work at the martial arts school, handling some management duties."

"You must listen to my arrangements this time. Bingxue and I can't bear to see you doing your previous labor anymore."

"Yes, yes, Dad and Mom, you must listen to me and my brother this time, or else I won't agree!"

Ye Bingxue chimed in, assisting with a playful, cooing tone.

The couple exchanged glances, their eyes filled with relief and contentment.

Ye Wendao nodded and said, "Good! Since you've already made arrangements for us, son, we naturally won't waste your good intentions."

"Moreover, since the Zhenxing Martial Arts School is now half yours, we will naturally help you guard this family business!"

Returning to their room, Hua Qiang thought about the assassin he encountered in the Falling Leaf Forest that day, a sense of crisis creeping into his heart.

He began to ponder how to ensure his parents' safety.

Both were ordinary people, their physical fitness only slightly better than average, but they lacked martial prowess. If they encountered such situations, it would be very dangerous.

It was time to hire bodyguards for them!