Shen Lian walked up to Zhu Zhuqing, raised a hand, and gently brushed aside the wind-tousled hair at her temple. His movements were tender, but a glint shone in his eyes.
Zhu Zhuqing's body trembled slightly, and only then did she fully recover from her earlier shock.
The terrifying strength Shen Lian had displayed, enhanced by his Twin Martial Souls and Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring, filled her with both awe and excitement.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm the turmoil in her heart. Raising her head to look at Shen Lian, her eyes burned with the flames of vengeance.
"Brother Lian, I've found a group of mercenaries in Suotuo City. They're all ruthless men who live by the blade, and once they've taken the money, they'll definitely get the job done. At your command, they can take Dai Mubai away at any time, send him back to the Star Luo Empire, and deliver him into Dai Weisi's hands."
When she spoke the name "Dai Weisi," Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously stressed each word, and a pleased, cold smile appeared on her face.
Zhu Zhuqing clenched her fists so tightly that her nails nearly dug into her palms. Dai Mubai's abandonment of her, along with the sinister smiles of Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, surfaced in her mind.
The hatred that had accumulated in her heart over the years had finally found an outlet.
Shen Lian nodded in satisfaction. He reached out and gently pinched Zhu Zhuqing's chin. Their gazes met as he said to her,
"Well done. It's time Dai Mubai went back and had a proper 'reunion' with his dear brother."
Shen Lian's words were filled with mockery and malice, as if he could already see Dai Mubai being tortured by Dai Weisi.
Zhu Zhuqing lifted her chin, her