Second Week, I’m Really Not A Villain

Chapter 20: Have I arrived in heaven? [Seeking recommendations for further reading!]

"Master Qin!"

Liu Chengyin's face instantly turned pale, recalling an unfamiliar common knowledge.

Water, in fact, can drown people.

The reason why this common knowledge seems unfamiliar is because from childhood to adulthood, including those around Liu Chengyin, no one has ever drowned.

Cultivators only need to break through the Qi Refining Stage, condense the first strand of spiritual power, and they can temporarily avoid contact with the outside air, relying on the circulation of their own Qi Sea to achieve internal respiration.

"I almost forgot, Master Qin has no cultivation, so he can't breathe internally like me!"

Seeing Qin Luo rolling his eyes and looking like he's on the verge of death, how could Liu Chengyin not understand that he is suffering from the pain of suffocation? She hurriedly pulled him towards the water's surface in a panic.

But the toxins in her body were not completely expelled, and she needed Qin Luo to carry her even to walk. She had no strength to resist the swift water flow. As expected, the two of them were once again washed back to the bottom by the waves.

"Gurgle..."

Qin Luo spat out a string of bubbles, his hands tightly gripping his own neck.

"Master Qin... you can't die!"

Liu Chengyin was extremely anxious. At this moment, she wasn't thinking about the possibility of Qin Luo's death and the potential retaliation from Qin Wude of Sunset Cloud Valley.

"There is still a lot of poisonous blood in your wound. I'll try to suck out more, so you shouldn't die from the poison."

"There's no time, quickly get on my back and run."

"I fell in love with Saintess Liu at first sight, is there a problem?"

"If we are eventually rescued and return to Fengtian City, I won't trouble you in the slightest. After you recover from your injuries, you can leave whenever you want. If I break my promise, let me be condemned by heaven and earth!"

"..."

The words Qin Luo said tonight echoed in Liu Chengyin's ears one by one.

"Master Qin, I'm sorry for so many things... I would rather sacrifice myself than let anything happen to you!"

Liu Chengyin made up her mind, willing to face a fate as tragic as being annihilated together with the Midnight Slaughterer. She held Qin Luo's cheeks with both hands and resolutely offered a kiss, their lips meeting.

...

"It feels so uncomfortable."

"Is this what it feels like to be drowned? It's really suffocating... Can you give me a quick death?"

Qin Luo's consciousness quickly blurred. At the moment of near-death, a question popped up in his mind.

If he had chosen the villainous options from the beginning and always selected the most evil choices, would he not have died?

But is there anything wrong with being a good person?

Damn it, I just don't want to be a villain! I have no regrets, even if I have another life, I will still be upright and have a clear conscience!

"Mmm..."

The soft and fragrant touch suddenly pulled Qin Luo back from the dark abyss.

The suffocating pain instantly dissipated, replaced by the pleasure of taking deep breaths. The discomfort from suffocation just now was now replaced by a refreshing breath.

"Have I arrived in heaven?"

Qin Luo opened his eyes and saw a flawless and perfect girl's face reflected in his pupils. Her gaze was shy and timid, staring at him affectionately.

"This is even more heavenly than heaven..."

Qin Luo couldn't comprehend it, but he couldn't possibly reject the opportunity to save his life that was presented to him. He quickly reached out and tightly embraced Liu Chengyin's slender waist, while his other hand firmly pressed the back of her head, greedily seizing every bit of oxygen from her mouth as if he were starving.

"Master Qin, you..."

Liu Chengyin widened her almond-shaped eyes.

She shared internal respiration with Qin Luo solely to prevent him from drowning, but she never dreamed that Qin Luo would misunderstand her intentions.

If I haven't misunderstood...

Liu Chengyin wanted to push and remind Qin Luo, but a person who grasps a life-saving straw would never let go. Liu Chengyin felt that Qin Luo's hands were as strong as iron, making it impossible for her to move.

"Ying..."

Liu Chengyin let out a soft moan, her beautiful eyes gradually becoming hazy. Unconsciously, her jade-like hands went from pushing Qin Luo to grabbing onto his clothes. Her body became limp in his embrace, carried away by the flowing water into the depths of darkness.

...

...

Xiao Yan flew for an unknown distance until his spiritual power was depleted, and he landed in a mountain stream below to rest.

At this moment, he became even more convinced that not bringing Qin Luo along to escape was the correct choice.

He couldn't even fly far by himself, let alone with a burden. There was simply no way to escape.

"Sister, I will definitely avenge you in the future!"

Xiao Yan clenched his fists in grief. The image of Liu Chengyin's tragic death not long ago felt like his heart being cut into pieces by a sword.

"Midnight Butcher, if I can't find you to avenge Sister's death, then I, Xiao Yan, will never be human!"

"And Qin Luo, you treacherous thief, it would be best if you can survive tonight. Just like the Midnight Butcher, you deserve to die. I will definitely kill both of you!"

Filled with intense hatred, Xiao Yan swallowed a Spirit Recovery Pill to quickly replenish his depleted spiritual power.

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...

Huanglong River, by the bank.

A woman dressed in a sharp outfit gazed into the distance where the splashing waves were. Her face was meticulous, as cold and stern as a female war god who had no interest in worldly affairs. Her eyes were filled with killing intent.

"The Immortal Alliance, you should not have underestimated them."

"You should never, ever have targeted Qin Luo."

"Miss!"

As the report sounded, hundreds of middle-aged men wearing armor flew from various directions. Each person exuded a strong aura of battle, all of them true elites who had experienced life and death on the battlefield. They all knelt behind Qin Qingyue and reported:

"We have searched within a hundred li radius... but we haven't found Young Master Qin Luo's whereabouts."

Qin Qingyue remained indifferent, still gazing at the river.

Seeing her lack of response, the hearts of the people couldn't help but tremble with unease.

The hundreds of people behind Qin Qingyue were carefully cultivated guards by Qin Wude. They were even more loyal than ordinary family's dead soldiers. In addition to obeying Qin Wude's orders, they were also responsible for guarding the Prime Minister's residence.

Therefore, when they first heard the news that Qin Luo had been abducted, they were shocked and couldn't believe that someone could sneak into the Prime Minister's residence right under their noses and brazenly take away the Second Young Master.

The responsibility for Qin Luo's abduction ultimately fell on them. If they could safely find him, there might still be a chance to make amends. But if they couldn't find him, then these people...

"Continue to expand the search range."

After a long silence, Qin Qingyue spoke coldly.

"Dead or alive, if you can't find Qin Luo, there's no need for you to come back."

The people understood the underlying meaning in her words and their hearts skipped a beat. They mustered up the courage and replied in unison, "Yes!"

"Boom."

At this moment, a large wave surged from the river.

Huanglong River was known for its treacherous nature, and there were countless waves like this. The people didn't pay much attention at first, but they caught a glimpse of two figures being carried by the wave and landing at Qin Qingyue's feet.

"Tsk tsk..."

"Sizzle..."

A man and a woman, drenched from head to toe, tightly embraced each other, passionately kissing at Qin Qingyue's feet.

(End of this chapter)