I killed someone...
Liuli sat by the bed, staring blankly at the bustling crowds outside. Whenever she recalled Scarface's twisted expression after his death, a chill ran down her spine.
This was not her first time killing someone, but never before had she done so with such strong intent. Though she had been furious at the time, she had not felt much pressure when she drove that sword down.
She did not know whether that was a good thing or a bad thing...
"Sigh... If that old man from the Yao Family doesn't agree to my demands, I'm afraid I'll have to personally kill a few more scum in a few days..." Liuli sighed and slowly closed the window.
The Yao Family's deterrent power, backed by a Dou Venerate, was indeed considerable. Since the notice had been posted the next day, Zhu City, which had been in utter chaos due to the Allied Army's arrival, had been much calmer these past few days. Some of the bloodstained, filthy dealings had become less blatant as well. At the very least, no one dared to openly snatch women in the lobby of an inn anymore.
Turning to look at Zi Yan, who was sprawled across the bed and sleeping soundly, Liuli immediately grew annoyed. "Sleep, sleep, sleep! All you know is eating and sleeping these days! Do you really think you're some little ancestor?"
Liuli wanted to tug the young girl's ear, but after holding her hand in midair for quite a while, she eventually lowered it.
She had only said that out of frustration. In truth, she understood why Zi Yan had been in this state these past few days:
Zi Yan was about to advance again!
That was right. With Liuli feeding her without regard for the cost, medicinal herbs