In July, in the quiet park, a cool breeze brushed against Qi Yin's face. Letting out a long breath, she gently closed her eyes. "What are you standing there for?" Was she discovered? The man in black walked out from behind the tree with some disappointment and said, "Even though I've been found out, you might not know who I am." "Oh? Is that so? Ignorant one, tell your master to send a smarter person next time. Wearing all black in broad daylight doesn't make you invisible. Tell that person to stop pretending. I, Mu Qi Yin, don't want to join you!" The corner of the black-clothed man's mouth twitched awkwardly. What was wrong with this woman? I wasn't even wearing night clothes, just a black tight suit. But... she could find me, which meant she wasn't simple at all! No wonder the boss wanted her on board, but she didn't seem too willing. Strange! So many people begged to join our Gusu Gang without qualification, but she couldn't be bothered. Definitely an odd one!
"What are you still doing here? Get out before I change my mind!" Qi Yin was getting annoyed. She had finally found a moment of peace, only to have it interrupted by this brainless guy. How dare he ruin her mood!
"What did you say?" The black-clad man was getting angry now. In his organization, he wasn't number one, but definitely in the top five, enjoying the status of deputy leader. This ungrateful woman dared to look down on him like that.
Qi Yin let out a soft snort, her smile bright on her face, but her inner disgust grew stronger. "What can you do? A mere Gusu Gang isn't worth mentioning. Even your leader has no right to act arrogantly in front of me!"
"You!" The black-clad man couldn't hold back any longer. Although the leader had warned him not to provoke this woman, how could he endure such insults? Clenching his fists tightly, he struck out fiercely. Today, he would make her pay for being so arrogant!
"Ignorant one!" Qi Yin caught his punch with disdain, then twisted it slightly. "Ah!" The whole arm of the black-clad man was dislocated, and he fainted from the pain, pale as death.
Qi Yin stood up and took out a small knife from her sleeve. Drawing it, her fingers lightly caressed the blade. "Come out, Min leader! If you don't intervene soon, your subordinate will surely die."
"That's what he deserves. He had the audacity to hurt you. Even if you didn't kill him, I wouldn't spare him." Min jumped down from the tree leisurely. His precious Yin was still so kind-hearted.
"Min, must you be so ruthless?" Qi Yin frowned. Although she was currently the top assassin in her family, she really hated taking lives!
Min ignored her question and instead put on a flattering face. "My dear little Yin, how about the matter I asked you to consider?"
There he goes again, the same innocent look that had deceived her since childhood. Growing up didn't change him. But this time, she couldn't agree with him anymore. "It's not that I don't want to help you, but you know, I really don't want to be involved in this line of work. If it weren't for my family needing my help, I wouldn't be an assassin."
"Oh? Is it because of your family? That's easy!" Min threw a white object at her.
Is this my jade pendant? Qi Yin widened her eyes and examined it carefully. Yes, it's mine, with my name on it, but... shouldn't it be with mother? Could it be...
A questioning glance was sent towards Min.
"Exactly as you thought, Yin. Your uncle and aunt are in my hands." Min smirked wickedly.
"You!" Qi Yin clenched the jade pendant tightly, suppressing her anger. "Speak! What exactly do you want?"
"Guess, Yin. Think it over and come see me tonight." Min's white fingers stroked Qi Yin's hair, and he smiled more cunningly.
Without hesitation, Qi Yin slapped Min's hand away. "Remember this, Min. If anything happens to my family, I won't forgive you!"
At the Xu residence, Xu Xin was curled up on the sofa, feeling confused. What did Min mean?
"Xin!" Qi Yin burst in anxiously, grabbing Xu Xin's hand excitedly. "What should we do? My parents have been kidnapped!"
"What? Who did it?" Did he... make his move? Xu Xin furrowed his brows slightly.
Qi Yin's face darkened immediately. "It's Min. He's forcing me. If I get too angry, I won't care about our childhood friendship anymore!"
"Yin..." Xu Xin didn't understand. Min and Yin were good friends since childhood. Why had things turned sour? Were they childhood sweethearts...? Damn! There was that word again! Why couldn't Xu Xin win Min's love, but Mu Qi Yin could?
"Xin, I know you've always liked Min, but he's changed. He's not the Min he used to be!" Qi Yin, agitated, grabbed Xu Xin's shoulders tightly and shook him.
Xu Xin gave a bitter laugh. Min had indeed changed a lot, but did you know, Yin? He's always loved you, and that hasn't changed! "Yin, don't worry. I understand." Xu Xin's face went pale as he bit his lower lip hard.
Qi Yin couldn't help but show a hint of melancholy on her face. This was the first time she felt powerless.
"Yin," Xu Xin patted Qi Yin's shoulder. "Let me go with you to see Min tonight?"
Qi Yin nodded, gripping Xu Xin's hand tightly. "Xin, thank you!"
Xu Xin looked at Qi Yin and made a quiet decision in his heart. Sorry, Yin, please don't blame me. Night fell slowly.
Qi Yin kicked open the door to Min's house. "Min, I'm here, come out!"
"Oh, my dear Yin." Min's eyes lit up, his lips curving into an attractive arc. "Come, give me a hug!"
Pushing Min away, Qi Yin coldly said, "Cut the nonsense. Where are my parents?"
Min's expression dimmed slightly, and he changed his tone. "So, have you made your decision, Mu Qi Yin?"
"Yes, joining your Gusu Gang is out of the question! You'd better release my parents, or don't blame me for not remembering our past!"
Min stared at Qi Yin intensely, as if trying to see through her. "Yin, those who adapt to the situation are wise. Since you're doing this, don't blame me for being merciless!"
"Oh?" Qi Yin gave a wicked smile. "Since that's the case, let me tell you my true identity! I, Mu Qi Yin, am not only the top assassin of the Mu family, but also the Grim Judge!"
What? The Grim... Judge? Min was shocked. The second most mysterious assassin on the global hitman ranking list, only below the supreme underworld ruler "King of Shadows", the Grim Judge? Yin always managed to surprise everyone, but today... Yin, you've miscalculated for the first time!
"So what? If you regret it now and want to hand over my parents, I can overlook the past." Qi Yin seemed pleased with Min's reaction, and the curve of her lips deepened.
"Yin, you're still as formidable as ever, making people feel so unfathomable. Actually..." Min stepped closer to Qi Yin, playing with her long hair. "If you don't want to join Gusu Gang, being the gang leader's wife wouldn't be bad either."
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