Chapter 10: Screams Like a Slaughtered Pig

"You!" Shi Muyao flared up in anger.

"Think it over yourself. Anyway, the entire Qingcheng knows that the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion has canceled our partnership with you. It’s going to be very difficult without a little sacrifice," the gorgeous woman said.

"You don’t need to worry about how the Shi Family makes our decisions. Just lead the way," Shi Muyao replied, her tone laced with displeasure.

A cold smirk crept onto the gorgeous woman’s face. "Alright, I’ll take you up right now."

Mo Qianqian and Shi Muyao followed her up to the second floor, which was lined with numerous rooms.

The gorgeous woman knocked on one of the doors and pushed it open. Inside sat a fat, middle-aged man with a thick beard and a greasy, shiny face.

"Elder Kong, Shi Muyao of the Shi Family is here to see you," the gorgeous woman reported, glancing at Mo Qianqian beside her. "And the Shi Family’s trash of a live-in son-in-law, Mo Qianqian."

"You’re Shi Muyao?" The moment Kong Mingcheng laid eyes on Shi Muyao, his eyes lit up, and a lecherous expression immediately surfaced on his face. "Hahaha, Miss Shi, please come in," he laughed heartily.

Before Shi Muyao arrived, Shi Yan had already been here. He understood exactly what Shi Yan meant. Give Shi Muyao to him, and give the business to Shi Yan. However, this was the Qin Family’s intention. How could he possibly change it? He wouldn’t give the business to Shi Muyao, nor would he give it to Shi Yan. But as for the person—since she was so beautiful, he was definitely going to have his way with her first.

Shi Muyao stepped forward, and Mo Qianqian followed her inside.

"Mo Qianqian, didn’t you hear the Deputy Elder?" the gorgeous woman chimed in from the side. "He only invited Shi Muyao in."

"Eh, let him come in too. Two people make it far more interesting. You can step down first," Kong Mingcheng said with a cryptic tone.

The gorgeous woman paused for a moment, but seeing the smile on Kong Mingcheng’s face, she instantly understood. Sleeping with someone’s wife right in front of her husband—this wasn’t the first or second time Kong Mingcheng had done such a thing. Thinking of this, she gave a wicked smirk, then closed the door and left the room.

Inside the room, Mo Qianqian and Shi Muyao sat opposite Kong Mingcheng.

"Elder Kong, we came this time hoping to discuss the medicinal herb business," Shi Muyao said, getting straight to the point. Facing Kong Mingcheng’s aggressive gaze, she felt a surge of vigilance in her heart.

"Miss Shi, you know full well who is targeting the Shi Family," Kong Mingcheng sighed. "I also want to help you, but this is no ordinary challenge!

"As a Deputy Elder of the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion, I have the authority to fight for it. However, this matter requires the Pavilion Master’s nod. To get the Pavilion Master to agree, even I would need to make a massive sacrifice."

As he spoke, he looked at Shi Muyao with a lustful grin. "That being said, I only have one hobby. If Miss Shi is willing to keep me company, helping the Shi Family secure this business isn’t out of the question.

"Mhm, I like to keep things thrilling. Right here, right now, right in front of your husband." Kong Mingcheng reached out with a wicked smile, his hand moving toward Shi Muyao’s face.

"You!" Shi Muyao fumed. She knew of Kong Mingcheng’s character, but she never expected it to be this utterly vile!

She stood up and took a step back. At the same moment, Mo Qianqian reached out and seized Kong Mingcheng’s palm. "In front of my face? Touching my wife?"

A chilling gleam had already surfaced in Mo Qianqian’s eyes. He never thought someone would actually humiliate him to such an extent. Even if she was only his wife in name!

"Take your filthy hands off me!" Kong Mingcheng bellowed angrily. "The one I want to touch is your woman, not you!"

"I’m afraid you are overly confident."

Mo Qianqian tightened his grip and gave a violent yank. Kong Mingcheng’s body was instantly pulled flying toward him. With another forceful downward press, Kong Mingcheng was slammed right onto the floorboards.

BANG!

A heavy thud echoed as he hit the ground.

"You!" Kong Mingcheng was furious. He never expected that Mo Qianqian, the famously useless live-in son-in-law known throughout all of Qingcheng, would possess such immense strength.

WHOOSH!

The aura of the Spirit Vein Realm Fourth Level erupted from Kong Mingcheng’s body. "You’re courting death!"

THUD!

Kong Mingcheng, who had just tried to stand up, was stomped back down by Mo Qianqian’s foot. The immense pressure made it completely impossible for him to rise.

At this moment, Kong Mingcheng was pinned face-down. Just as he tried to claw his arms out, Mo Qianqian shifted his foot, stepping firmly onto the back of Kong Mingcheng’s neck. The crushing weight sent a sharp burst of pain through him.

"You!" Kong Mingcheng roared in rage, murderous intent already blooming in his heart. As a dignified Deputy Elder of the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion, when had he ever suffered such a monumental humiliation?

However, Mo Qianqian had seized the upper hand. Pinned by the back of his neck, Kong Mingcheng couldn’t exert any strength; the harder he struggled, the more agonizing the pain became.

"Don’t!" Shi Muyao hastily cried out.

This scene was far too familiar to her. The last time this happened was when Mo Qianqian stomped Shi Ming to death. The incident with Shi Ming hadn’t even blown over yet, and now Mo Qianqian was actually stepping on the back of Kong Mingcheng’s neck. She had no doubt that if Kong Mingcheng provoked him, Mo Qianqian would absolutely stomp him to death.

Killing a Deputy Elder inside the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion wasn’t going to be as simple to sweep under the rug as the unnoticed death of Shi Ming.

"Release me at once, or I will definitely make you wish you were dead!" Kong Mingcheng cursed viciously.

Instead of letting go, Mo Qianqian only increased the pressure.

Kong Mingcheng grew even more infuriated. He yelled at Shi Muyao, "Shi Muyao, tell him to let go right now! Otherwise, don’t even dream of the Shi Family ever doing business with the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion again!"

"Mo Qianqian, what are you trying to do? Let him go!" Shi Muyao said. She was genuinely terrified that Mo Qianqian would strike a killing blow. She never expected him to be so reckless. Now, not only was discussing business out of the question, but they would be lucky just to walk out of the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion in one piece.

Hearing Shi Muyao’s words, Kong Mingcheng snorted smugly and barked, "Hmph, Mo Qianqian, let go of me right now!"