Promise to Not Kill

With reddened eyes, Shangguan Ning didn't let go of him as she said firmly, "No, he can die, but you won't be the one who kills him. You have tolerated him for so many years and you mustn't give up now. Father will be very angry if you do so, and your grandparents will be very disappointed as well. You will lose everything you have. It is not worth the while for his sake."

Lying on the floor, Jing Yiran had thought that Shangguan Ning was trying to save him because she had some feelings towards him. But, she was saying that killing him wasn't worth the while!

Could he be so unworthy even if he died? Could his life be so cheap?

Grievous disappointment dominated his heart. He spat out another mouthful of blood after he was seized by anger. Then he lost consciousness and fell into endless darkness.