Chapter 55

Xiao Qingdi made meticulous preparations for this proposal, feeling that he was almost certain of success. After all, women had no resistance to luxury and romance.

It turned out that his method was indeed very effective.

Bing Bai was indeed moved to tears.

However, what Xiao Qingdi never expected was that she ultimately still rejected him.

He couldn't understand.

Why did Bing Bai reject him?

That incident had been so long ago; she should have let it go by now!

At this moment, Feng Youling told him that Ye Qiu was Bing Bai's boyfriend.

Boom!

Fury flared in Xiao Qingdi's eyes. He understood; Bing Bai rejected him because of another man!

How could he tolerate this?

Xiao Qingdi pointed at Ye Qiu and questioned Bing Bai, "Did you reject me because of him?"

"That's right, it's because of him!"

Hearing Bing Bai's words, Ye Qiu almost cried.

Director Bai, Director Bai, I have no grudge against you, why are you trying to harm me? Using me as a shield, do you want to ruin me?

Ye Qiu knew he was in trouble. Someone as proud as Xiao Qingdi would never tolerate another man competing with him for a woman.

The key is, I'm not Bing Bai's boyfriend!

Ye Qiu regretted it deeply. If he had known this would happen, he would never have accompanied Bing Bai to the banquet.

Xiao Qingdi definitely won't let me off, what should I do?

Run away?

Ye Qiu looked around and saw that everyone's eyes were on them. He knew that the idea of running away was unrealistic.

Moreover, this was Feng Youling's territory, so there was no way to escape.

Director Bai, you're a real troublemaker!

Ye Qiu cursed in his heart.

At this moment, he heard Xiao Qingdi say, "Bing Bai, as long as you agree to be with me, I will pretend I didn't hear what you said just now."

"I will not be with you." Bing Bai's attitude was firm.

"Since that's the case, don't regret it." Xiao Qingdi's eyes glinted with murderous intent, and his handsome face turned extremely dark. He said, "If I can't have you, no one else will. Old Chen, kill that guy."

"Yes!"

The old man in gray robes responded and walked toward Ye Qiu.

Bing Bai's face changed drastically, and she quickly stepped in front of Ye Qiu, saying, "Xiao Qingdi, if you dare to do anything reckless, I will never forgive you."

Unbeknownst to her, these words only added fuel to the fire.

"You refused my proposal, and now you're willing to be my enemy for a man?" Xiao Qingdi's face was very ugly, and he ordered the old man in gray robes again, "Kill him!"

"Yes!"

The old man in gray robes had a cold expression and said to Bing Bai, "Miss Bai, I don't want to hurt you, please step aside."

"I won't step aside! If you have the nerve, kill me too!" Bing Bai refused to budge.

"Ha ha, you are the one Master likes, I dare not kill you, but..."

Whoosh!

Old Chen suddenly moved, pointing at Bing Bai's shoulder.

Instantly, Bing Bai found herself unable to move and asked in shock, "What did you do to me?"

Old Chen chuckled and said, "Miss Bai, don't worry, I just sealed your acupoints. After I kill this guy, I will unseal them for you."

Bing Bai hurriedly shouted, "Ye Qiu, run!"

Run, where could he run to?

Ye Qiu smiled bitterly.

Earlier, to avoid Chen Yanru, he had deliberately chosen a corner position. Behind him was a wall, leaving no escape route.

Moreover, the old man in gray robes had easily sealed Bing Bai's acupoints, clearly a super expert. Could he escape from such an expert?

But,

Ye Qiu was not the type to sit and wait for death.

He quietly clenched his fists, determined to fight to the death.

"Kid, to avoid unnecessary suffering, I suggest you commit suicide!" Old Chen said with his hands behind his back, seemingly out of kindness.

Ye Qiu replied, "My body and hair are gifts from my parents. If I commit suicide, how can I repay their nurturing kindness?"

"It seems I have no choice but to act myself!" Old Chen suddenly released a cold killing intent.

In an instant, Ye Qiu felt as if he was facing not an old man but a fierce beast, his hair standing on end.

Just as Old Chen was about to move, a voice suddenly rang out:

"Master Xiao, Ye Qiu is my friend. Can you give me some face?"

Everyone looked up at the sound of the voice.

They saw that it was the Dragon King speaking.

Ye Qiu was somewhat surprised but more grateful. He didn't expect the Dragon King to stand up for him at such a critical moment.

Xiao Qingdi's eyebrows furrowed when he saw an extraordinary old man speak, and he asked, "Who are you?"

"Master Xiao, he is the Dragon King." Feng Youling whispered in Xiao Qingdi's ear, "I didn't let Ye Qiu in earlier, but the Dragon King insisted. Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened."

Xiao Qingdi's eyes turned even colder, looking down at the Dragon King. "You are the king of the underground world in Jiangzhou?"

"I dare not claim to be a king, I am just an old man on the verge of death." The Dragon King pointed at Ye Qiu and said, "Little Ye saved my life. I hope Master Xiao will give me some face and spare his life. I will surely repay you generously."

"Give you face?" Xiao Qingdi's lips curled slightly. "Who do you think you are?"

These words sent a chill through everyone present. They didn't expect Xiao Qingdi to be so domineering, not even respecting the Dragon King.

Zhao Yun was furious and stepped forward, but the Dragon King stopped him.

The Dragon King smiled and said, "Master Xiao, killing someone over a woman is not worth it. If you spare Ye Qiu's life, I can guarantee that he and Miss Bai will have no further relationship."

"I don't need your guarantee, I just want his life." Xiao Qingdi said arrogantly, "I want everyone to know that anyone who dares to compete with me for a woman will only have one outcome: death!"

The Dragon King's heart sank, not expecting Xiao Qingdi's killing intent to be so strong. However, as a powerful figure, since he had stepped in to protect Ye Qiu, he would see it through.

"Master Xiao, it's better to resolve conflicts than to create them. Sparring Ye Qiu's life and gaining me as a friend is a very good deal for you."

"A man about to die is not worthy of being my friend."

Hearing this, Zhao Yun could no longer hold back and shouted at Xiao Qingdi, "Watch your words."

Xiao Qingdi didn't even look at Zhao Yun but took out a palm-sized ancient token from his pocket and threw it in front of the Dragon King, saying, "Look closely, what is this?"

The Dragon King picked up the token and saw that it was made of pure gold, with the character 'Qian' engraved on the front and a flying dragon on the back.

The Dragon King's face changed drastically, and he asked, "Is this... the Purple Gold Token?"

"You have good eyes." Xiao Qingdi said coldly, "The Ninth Thousand Years has sent me to give you a message: either submit or be destroyed. Choose for yourself."