The visitor neither grew angry nor was cowed by her formidable martial prowess. He merely smiled faintly and took a step back.
The visitor quietly watched Qin Yueyao, whose bearing resembled a world-destroying woman about to trigger a volcanic eruption.
His composure made Qin Yueyao's brow crease slightly.
She was powerful, but she would not refuse to listen to reason altogether.
She abruptly turned toward the room, looking at her younger brother, whose hands were clenched tight and whose lips were trembling.
She was about to question him, but the moment she saw his expression, she understood everything.
She took a deep breath and picked up the slip of paper again. It was written perfectly clearly in black ink on white paper.
She looked up at the visitor, her voice much calmer.
"When did this begin? And what methods did you use to lure my brother into signing this pledge?"
Only then did the visitor smile, looking rather pleased with himself.
"You're his elder sister, Qin Yueyao, aren't you?"
"Your name and beauty are renowned in our circles."
"Who wouldn't want to have you? But your temperament and strength gave people like us pause... we had no choice but to resort to this."
"Of course, Miss Yueyao, you can refuse to honor it."
Qin Yueyao watched him coldly, chill radiating from her entire body. Affected by the icy aura surrounding her, the sword began to tremble slightly.
With a single thought from her, that sword would become a killing weapon and destroy the visitor.
Yet he remained composed, watching him calmly. Apart from the faint sweat beading at his temples, he showed not the slightest sign of nerves.
"What happens if I refuse?"
Only then did the visitor let out a heavy breath.
"You really do exert tremendous pressure, Miss