Kill Him-That's the Kind Thing to Do!

Cao Feng's heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand, each beat accompanied by intense pain.

His steps were steady, yet heavy as a thousand pounds; with each step, it seemed as if he could hear the sound of his heart shattering deep within.

He held Kou'er tightly, the woman who had once been the softest part of his life, but now became his only refuge from reality.

However, behind this hope lies a deep concealment of endless regret and cowardice.

Inside the alley, the light was dim, with only a few sparse rays of sunlight filtering through the gaps, barely illuminating the dark and damp space.

The air was thick with the smell of mildew and decay, and an indescribable sense of urgency, as if even the air itself foreshadowed impending danger.

The loan sharks stood in a circle, their eyes gleaming with greed and savagery. They were like a pack of hungry beasts, waiting for their prey to be caught.

"Cao Feng, where is he?" The leader's voice was low and hoarse, as if squeezed from the depths of his throat, carrying an undeniable threat.

The whip in his hand lashed the ground again, making a chilling "crack" that echoed through the alley, like the death knell, announcing the end of Cao Feng and Kou'er's fate.

Cao Feng clenched his teeth, trying hard not to let his trembling show.

He gently placed Kou'er on the ground, his once tender hands now like iron clamps, preventing Kou'er from escaping.

He lowered his head, trying to make his voice sound calm and collected, "She... is right here."

Each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, heavy and difficult.

Kou'er's eyes were filled with complex emotions, a mixture of fear, anger, and despair that made her feel like she was suffocating.

She tried to struggle, but each effort only resulted in tighter restraints.

She looked at Cao Feng, but those eyes, once full of love and care, now seemed so unfamiliar and indifferent, as if separated by a century.

"I won't resist anymore!"

Her heart was bleeding, and she knew that she had no way out at this moment.

"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you." The leading man sneered and strode heavily toward Kou'er.

A cruel smile played on his lips, as if he could already see the hefty reward that was about to be his.

However, just as he was about to touch Kou'er, a sharp sword light suddenly ripped through the sky, like lightning cutting through the darkness, aimed directly at his throat.

"Stop!" Ye Jing's roar echoed through the alley like thunder. His appearance was like a divine intervention, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

He was dressed in a pristine white robe and held a gleaming longsword, looking dashing and heroic, as if he had stepped out of an ancient painting.

His eyes revealed an unwavering determination and a sense of justice, as if they could see through all the evil and darkness in the world.

The leading man looked at Ye Jing in astonishment, his pupils suddenly contracting, clearly not expecting such a turn of events.

He quickly dodged the fatal blow, but his cheek was still slashed by the Sword Qi, leaving a bloody mark.

He roared, "Who are you? How dare you ruin our plans!" His voice was filled with anger and resentment.

Ye Jing did not answer his question, but stared coldly at Cao Feng, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate his heart and see directly into the filth and cowardice deep within him.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful. "Cao Feng, how dare you treat your wife like this! It's outrageous! Do you know that true love isn't about sacrificing your partner to save yourself, but about being willing to fight alongside them and face any difficulties together? What you've done today not only betrays your love, but also your dignity and responsibility as a man!"

Cao Feng was speechless, stunned by Ye Jing's words. His face was as pale as paper, and a look of despair and regret flashed in his eyes.

He looked into Kou'er's cold and unfamiliar eyes, and a pain he had never felt before welled up in his heart.

He knew he was wrong, terribly wrong, and beyond redemption.

He said in a trembling voice, "I... I'm thinking about our future too... I just want us to get through this difficult time for now..." However, his words sounded so weak and powerless that he couldn't even convince himself.

Ye Jing sneered, interrupting Cao Feng: "The future? Is your so-called future just sacrificing your wife to save your own life? How utterly ridiculous! You don't deserve love or a future at all!" His voice was full of anger and disdain, as if he wanted to tear apart Cao Feng's cowardice and selfishness.

The loan sharks were stunned by what they saw; they looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

The leader snapped out of his daze and roared, "Everyone, attack together! Kill this brat!" However, before he could finish speaking, Ye Jing had already pounced into the crowd like a ghost, his longsword flashing with cold light as he swung it, each strike hitting the enemy's vitals with pinpoint accuracy.

His Movement Method and skill in Swordsmanship astonished everyone.

Amidst the chaos, Ye Jing seemed to transform into a God of War, leaving a trail of bloodshed wherever he went.

The loan sharks were as vulnerable as ants, falling one after another to his sword. The leader, seeing the situation was dire, tried to escape but was struck in the throat by Ye Jing and fell into a pool of blood.

The entire alley was filled with a strong stench of blood and the aura of death.

In an instant, only Cao Feng, Kou'er, and Ye Jing remained!

There was no hesitation or pity in Ye Jing's eyes. He knew that in this chaotic world, the line between justice and evil was often blurred, but there were some bottom lines that he, as a martial artist and even more so as a human being, would never allow to be trampled upon. He looked at Cao Feng, his gaze seemingly piercing through the barriers of time and space, directly seeing the stains and cowardice deep within Cao Feng's soul.

"Cao Feng, you may have once had a kind and upright side, but today you have completely lost yourself in the abyss of selfishness and fear. Your actions have not only defiled the sanctity of love, but also trampled on the dignity of humanity." Ye Jing's voice was cold and resolute, each word like a heavy hammer, striking Cao Feng's already crumbling conscience.

Cao Feng's face grew even paler. He knelt on the ground, clutching his head in his hands, groaning in pain, as if trying to dig out the long-corrupted innocence and courage from the depths of his heart. But it was all too late. His soul had already been devoured by greed and fear, leaving only an empty shell.

Kou'er watched all this with a complex expression. She felt both anger and despair at Cao Feng's betrayal, and admiration and gratitude for Ye Jing's bravery and justice. She knew that this moment was the most important turning point in her life, and she had to make a choice: to continue wallowing in the pain of the past, or to bravely embrace a new future.