Chapter 10

Chapter 8: The Killer Crow!

"Struck by lightning at birth?" Cui Xiaoxin widened her eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

Because this matter was too unbelievable, even Cui Xiaoxin, who was usually calm and well-informed, couldn't help but voice her astonishment and doubt.

Everyone in the café turned their gazes over, and their expressions became teasing and strange.

"That kid will do anything to win a girl's favor-----"

"Still alive after being struck by lightning? Do you think we're idiots?"

"It's not impossible, otherwise how do you explain why he's so dark-----"

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Cui Xiaoxin also realized that her voice was too loud, which might cause some unnecessary trouble for Li Muyang. She said apologetically, "Li Muyang, I didn't mean to. I just find it hard to accept-----such a thing."

"I understand," Li Muyang nodded, his heart filled with bitterness. "It's not just you who can't accept it; I've been struck for over a decade and still can't accept this reality."

"Is this true?"

"Absolutely true," Li Muyang nodded with utmost certainty.

Cui Xiaoxin believed him. She could read his sincerity and-----pain from his eyes.

It was understandable; no one would find being struck by lightning a pleasant experience.

"So, your health has always been poor?"

"Yes, they say I was covered in blood when I was born, almost not surviving-----Later, my parents brought in a wandering doctor from outside, the old Taoist who taught my sister the 'Body Breaking Technique.' The old Taoist forced me to drink all kinds of herbal medicines every day, and it took over a decade to maintain my health to this level-----But there are many aftereffects. I can't drink stimulating beverages because my heartbeat is very weak. I can't eat spicy food, can't do intense exercise, and can't learn martial arts or the 'Five Animals Play' popular in the empire."

Li Muyang looked at Cui Xiaoxin and said helplessly, "The old Taoist said my brain was affected, so I'm always tired and fatigued. This is something beyond human control, and we can only leave it to fate----I'm not unwilling to study, but every time I open a book, drowsiness hits me. I've tried all sorts of methods, tying my hair to the beam, pricking my thigh, applying menthol and chili water to my temples-----none of it worked. I was defeated by drowsiness, and you know what happened next; I gave up on myself."

Cui Xiaoxin felt deep sympathy for Li Muyang and said, "But, the college entrance exam is only a month away. If you don't prepare-----have you thought about your future? You can't sleep your life away, can you?"

"I've thought about it. I think about it every day. But what can I do?"

"Starting today, I'll help you with your studies." Cui Xiaoxin said firmly, "Right here."

Li Muyang waved his hand to refuse, saying, "Cui Xiaoxin, I really appreciate your kindness. But I can't drag you down at this time-----Li Siniang used to often try to help me with my studies, wanting to improve my grades. But she failed too."

"I don't believe it," Cui Xiaoxin said with determination. She was a stubborn girl; once she made up her mind, she wouldn't easily give up. "I don't believe there are insurmountable things in this world. I don't believe there are areas that humans can't conquer. Starting today, I'll help you with your studies. We'll start from the basics----whatever you want to learn, I'll teach you. Whatever you don't understand, I'll explain. Even if the time is short, it's better than giving up without doing anything."

"But I'm afraid-----"

"No buts," Cui Xiaoxin interrupted Li Muyang, saying, "Don't worry about affecting my studies. I'm prepared; I will definitely get into West Wind University."

"-----" The confident look on this girl was mesmerizing.

"Li Muyang, what's your answer?"

"Then I'll leave it to you," Li Muyang said solemnly.

The young man and the girl smiled at each other, and a strong warm current surged in Li Muyang's heart.

This feeling was so good.

"Miss, here's the fruit platter you ordered." A staff member in uniform brought the fruit platter over.

Li Muyang glanced at him, noticing a handsome young man with a clear face, different from the one who had brought the coffee earlier. He smiled and said, "Thank you."

He imitated Cui Xiaoxin's use of imperial noble etiquette, so vividly that it made Cui Xiaoxin feel a sense of freshness, as if a noble imperial knight were sitting in front of her.

"Did you order the fruit platter?" Cui Xiaoxin asked.

"No," Li Muyang shook his head. "Didn't you order it?"

"I didn't."

Cui Xiaoxin's face instantly turned pale, and she opened her mouth to say something----

Her reaction was quick, but it was still too late.

The young waiter holding the fruit platter showed a cruel smile. He held the sharp fruit knife and aimed it at Cui Xiaoxin's neck.

It was one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. If he hit her major artery, the beautiful girl who still smelled of virginity would vanish.

She was his target for this trip to Jiangnan.

"Danger."

Li Muyang sensed the danger.

It was like walking in a desolate mountain, where a terrifying monster was eyeing you.

His heart raced, and every hair on his body stood on end.

Sitting across from Cui Xiaoxin, Li Muyang's first reaction upon seeing the waiter's fruit knife was to pounce on the killer.

There was no better choice, and he didn't know if there were any other options.

Escape? That would have been a good choice, but such a thought never crossed his mind.

He opened his mouth to shout but couldn't make a sound.

His heart was pounding so hard that he was worried it would jump out of his chest.

Li Muyang was very afraid, terrified to death.

But he still stretched out his arms and pounced on the killer.

He wanted to push him away and use his body to shield Cui Xiaoxin.

The killer had been observing the situation before he acted.

Apart from the imperial noble, there was only a dark-skinned young man sitting across from her.

As one of the top twenty killers in the empire, Crow had superb skills and sharp eyes.

He believed his judgment; the ugly young man was just an ordinary person, even weaker than most. He had broken out in a cold sweat just from speaking a few words, and his legs were trembling as he stood.

He had witnessed everything that happened when Li Muyang tried to retain Cui Xiaoxin, and he had observed it more closely than anyone else.

"What a fool," Crow thought contemptuously.

He hadn't planned to do anything to Li Muyang, as he had only received payment for one head. In their line of work, there was no such thing as a buy-one-get-one-free deal.

In his prediction, the idiot would probably be paralyzed with fear when he saw him in action. He didn't expect him to still have the courage to rush over and play the hero.

What hero has a good ending? How easy is it to save a beauty?

Before Li Muyang could reach him, Crow had already slammed the fruit platter into Li Muyang's head with his left hand.

Clang-----

The fruit platter hit Li Muyang's head, stopping his momentum.

While covering Li Muyang's face with the platter, Crow's right hand didn't idle.

He spun the fruit knife in a beautiful arc and aimed it at Cui Xiaoxin's throat.

He wanted to carve a cherry blossom on her white, tender neck, and when the red blood seeped out, the cherry blossom would bloom beautifully.

Swoosh-----

The fruit knife cleanly and sharply pierced the flesh.

(PS: Because I started the book in a hurry without any saved chapters, I can only write furiously every day. If you have any monthly votes or red packets, please don't hesitate to give them to me!!!!)

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