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Chapter 23

Chapter 23

The young man stood with his back to the light, his slim figure blending into the darkness. His smile was cold and devoid of warmth, making him look extremely dangerous.

He didn’t say anything and just glanced down at Zhou Yun.

Zhou Yun took a step back, cleared her throat, and said, “You’re a player too, right? How about we team up to clear this level?”

“I have important information to clear the level. If you join me, I can give you clues.”

The young man smirked, his long eyelashes hiding the sarcasm in his eyes.

Zhou Yun thought her offer might not be enough. “Don’t worry, I won’t compete for first place.”

She knew she had no chance at the top spot, even Ding Qi was wary of.

The young man’s smile was cold and unsettling, showing no emotion. His gaze at Zhou Yun was like he was looking at a ghost.

He didn’t respond, making it clear he thought it wasn’t worth his time.

Zhou Yun’s face fell.

The young man seemed ready to kill her.

Did he already know how to clear the level? Was that why he ignored her offer?

The young man walked out of the room calmly, holding a utility knife that glinted under the light.

Zhou Yun’s face turned pale, and she started to shake. She backed up until she hit the wall, with nowhere else to go.

She suddenly realized that knocking on this door was her biggest mistake.

She had considered every possibility except this one.

Negotiating was one thing, but this person was ready to kill without a second thought.

Worse than a game boss!

Just then, the door to the next room opened.

“It’s a bit much to be knocking on doors in the middle of the night,” Ye Nianchu said, leaning against the doorframe and raising an eyebrow at Zhou Yun.

Her tone was anything but polite.

Zhou Yun, looking scared, quickly apologized, trying to make amends.

Just before the door opened, Zhou Yun saw the young man put away the knife.

The young man’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness.

This was not the right time.

Should he deal with this sister too or just toss her back into the room?

Zhou Yun trembled, nervously looking at Ye Nianchu. “I-I’ll leave now.”

She was genuinely frightened.

Ye Nianchu’s eyes briefly showed surprise before she said, “Leave? Who told you to leave?”

Her voice was calm but had an unmistakable edge.

Zhou Yun’s expression froze.

Ye Nianchu turned to the young man. “I’ll handle her.”

The young man nodded and went back to his room. He placed his fingers on the door and said, “If anything happens, just call me.”

Zhou Yun stared in shock at the closed door.

Wasn’t it clear already? What was he doing now?

He had a knife earlier, ready to kill.

Now he looked as if he was the innocent one, and she was the troublemaker!

“Speak,” Ye Nianchu said, stepping closer to Zhou Yun. “How did you and Ding Qi avoid the evil spirits?”

“What, what?” Zhou Yun looked around, clearly confused.

“Playing dumb?” Ye Nianchu smiled lightly, her eyes flashing with annoyance. “I suggest you stop, as I don’t have all night.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Zhou Yun denied it, glancing at the closed door for courage, and tried to push Ye Nianchu aside.
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