Chapter 39: The Remaining Years
Editor: TheSloth
The pictures which Luo Qiu had seen in Ren Ziling’s office were photographic evidence she had taken about this evil organization.
Luo Qiu had a sense of unease when he saw those pictures.
It reminded him of Ren Ziling’s frantic appearance as she rushed out of the door in the morning.
At that moment, he couldn’t care less whether what he did was proper or not, dialing Ren Ziling’s phone number at once. However, it was switched off.
Luo Qiu headed back to the club without hesitation, and straightway spent 15 minutes of his lifespan to purchase information on the location of Ren Ziling.
At first, he was merely worried.
However, his worries came true.
As Luo Qiu saw the lust in the man’s eyes as he was preparing to assault Ren Ziling, an anger that had vanished since his father passed away burst out from his heart furiously.
Luo Qiu vented all of his anger with each swing of his black cane.
He didn’t use any abilities given to the club’s boss. Merely breaking the man’s arm through brute force.
After raining down those blows, Luo Qiu calmed down a little.
This woman had spent the best part of her life taking care of him for several years, all without any complaints or regrets. She even tried to open up his closed heart.
She was regarded as his relative under the law but their relationship was one that surpassed familial love.
She considered Luo Qiu just as important as her own life.
Therefore, nobody could hurt her!
Regardless of Luo Qiu’s identity, be it the club’s boss or just as an ordinary person.
He would give everything up just to save her.
…
Luo Qiu calmly walked up the stairs leading to the second floor.
On the other hand, that psychic teacher stood frozen at the same spot. His legs trembled, fear and shock flashed across his eyes.
He was too scared to move his body even though he would really like to do so.
He even felt breathless, as if all the air was forcefully drained from his lungs!
The psychic teacher was alarmed. He was racking his brains trying to figure out who this guy in a clown mask was… Suddenly, he remembered some advice which he had previously ignored.
Those words came from his teachers who taught him these extraordinary abilities.
‘Lots of strange and different people exist in this world. What you have learned is only the tip of the iceberg. Don’t attempt to commit any crimes or you pay dearly for those actions after encountering some really capable men’.
He met one…unexpectedly.
Luo Qiu had arrived in front of him at this moment.
The psychic teacher said in a panic, “Fo..forgive me…I was possessed by my desires! I promise! I promise that I will stop all my evil deeds… Please…”
Luo Qiu used the black cane to push open the door of the room by the side, taking a glance at the situation within…but he soon stopped watching.
A group of men and women were losing their natures to lust.
It was an uncanny scene.
“I, I didn’t hurt them…they all have at least some darkness in their mind.” The psychic teacher said cowardly.
“Don’t believe him! This guy has accumulated plenty of wealth by doing this! Some of them have almost ruined their families!” Ren Ziling shouted from afar at this moment.
Luo Qiu knocked his cane on the handrail slightly, which caused Ren Ziling to shut her mouth instantly. She discovered that she could no longer speak, causing her to looked fearfully at the clown.
Even though she was the most important woman in his life.
Luo Qiu sometimes just wanted her to stay silent.
Hence he took away her ability to speak
However, her words had their desired effect, the psychic teacher became more frightened and anxious. He wanted to say something but was afraid it would end badly for him if he opened his mouth.
On the other hand, Luo Qiu calmly said, “What they are doing inside doesn’t concern me. And you’re right. They deserve this fate. If they were smarter, they wouldn’t have been bewitched.”
The psychic teacher hurriedly said as soon as he heard this, “I’ll make return to normal! I promise I won’t commit any more crimes after this!”
Luo Qiu said, “You mean, I should forgive you?”
He nodded immediately.
Luo Qiu said indifferently, “So what are you willing to exchange for it? To forgive you…that’s what you want, right?”
“Money! I’ll give you all my money!” the psychic teacher said without thinking.
Luo Qiu shook his head, “Money is useless to me. To be honest, I won’t uphold justice for their bitter experiences as it is due to their fault. Yet, I dislike this scene, so I intend to kill you…it means that if you want to continue living, you’ll have to buy back your own life. What item do you think is worth enough to purchase your life?”
“I…I have no idea…” the psychic teacher answered in fright, “Please tell me! Whatever it is, I’ll give it to you!”
Luo Qiu pointed on the teacher’s forehead with his black cane, then said, “The saying seems to be true, bad guys always live longer. You still have 60 years worth of lifespan. However, I think, your life should end in 2 to 3 years. So, 58 years. You can purchase my decision to not to kill you instantly using 58 years of your remaining lifespan. Of course, you can refuse, I won’t force you.”
Exchanging life for life?
The psychic teacher couldn’t figure out the logic behind the suggested option…was this guy crazy?
Anyhow, he obviously wouldn’t choose to die here if he could negotiate with him.
His teacher used to say, that those weird persons were eccentric, their minds were hard to be predicted…
The psychic teacher took a deep breath and said, “If I agree…will you let me off?”
“Absolutely.” Luo Qiu said coolly, “As long as you are willing to sell it. I won’t lie.”
The psychic master gritted his teeth, “You’re a capable man, I don’t think you will lie to me…but how am I going to sell it?”
[Does this mean he’ll kill me 2-3 years later?] the psychic teacher thought about this… [Anyway, let me survive first.]
He didn’t believe that this eccentric guy would find him after 2-3 years!
Luo Qiu said, “All you need to do is to agree to the sale… Are you going to sell or not.”
“Yes!”
Luo Qiu smiled suddenly, “Thank you, dear customer… Now I won’t kill you.”
The psychic teacher immediately felt his body became light again. He could now move his hands and feet freely. However, he didn’t dare rebel, immediately expressing his gratitude, “Thank you! Thank you, master, I promise I won’t do it again...”
[...Not… If I managed to leave safely, I can do anything I want! You are not able to control me!]
However, he felt something amiss.
He had been set free, but a feeling of weakness spread across his body! The psychic teacher stared at his hands in horror. It turns out they started to shrivel!
At the same time, his robust muscles shrunk; his body started to bend; his originally young face with white hair turned wrinkly… Even his teeth fell out, leaving only a few hanging on to his gums alone.
“You… What did you do to me?!” the teacher was fearful and angry as he observed his body changing.
Luo Qiu said calmly, “It’s the inevitable process of a life. By taking away 58 years from your lifespan, your appearance will be what you should look like in the last two years. Is that so weird?”
“You…you lied to me!!” The psychic teacher went berserk, pouncing on Luo Qiu without hesitation.
But he was too weak to attack him. Let alone Luo Qiu, the club boss, even an ordinary adult could push him down.
After the psychic teacher’s knee was struck by the black cane, he fell onto the ground. After struggling for a moment, he still could not get up.
“He…why did he become like that?”
This time, Ren Ziling actually managed to stand up.
She had regained her ability to speak. Luo Qiu had lost control over her mouth when he was gathering the psychic teacher’s lifespan.
And he didn’t want to be too strict to this woman.
Luo Qiu then swept his black cane across the psychic teacher’s face. It scraped off his facial hair, “This guy was not old to begin with. It was probably because acting as an old man with those set of muscles would make it easier for him to lie.”
“But now he…” Ren Ziling was playing the role of a journalist again.
Luo Qiu then shut Ren Ziling’s mouth again.
“I’m leaving, you handle the remaining situation.” Luo Qiu said coolly, “They are not able to hurt you.”
He knocked his cane on the floor. Then the men and women that were mating fainted and fell to the ground.
So did the four strong men downstairs.
“The two years which I am leaving you with doesn’t mean you are eligible to live for two years.” Luo Qiu gazed at the psychic teacher. Saying those words before he fell unconsciousness, “But I think at least you should repent on what you have done… well, in some suitable place, such as the prison.”
Afterward, the psychic teacher passed out, unwillingness written all over his face.
Luo Qiu glanced at Ren Ziling finally, “Don’t tell others that you’ve seen me… I can easily get information on you, your close friends and relatives…”
After leaving those warning words, he walked down the stairs with ease, then opened the door and left the tea house.
Ren Ziling shuddered abruptly. She felt she was finally safe.
“What the… Did I meet a real immortal? A clown immortal? What the hell?”
Chapter 40: Ziling
Editor: TheSloth
Several police vehicles and 3 prison vans had arrived at the tea house which was cordoned off. Two policemen were keeping guard at the entrance; their hands behind backs.
This was the situation several hours after that incident.
“These journalists are like flies.” Officer Ma frowned as he looked at those journalists outside who were continuously pressing the shutters of their cameras.
The inconceivable thing was their intelligence network. It was even better than that of the police.
“So, I’m with the flies?”
A dissatisfied voice sounded behind Officer Ma. He turned around, His stern face looked even more ferocious due to the fierce scar he had obtained while handling an old case. All of a sudden, it turned glum as he recognized the person that spoke those ironic words.
It was a very beautiful woman.
“That’s not what I mean…”
“Tut.” Ren Ziling expressed her disapproval.
Officer Ma had to smile in embarrassment.
Ma’s subordinates were all shocked by his gentle tone; totally different from his usual fiery temper. This was this year’s biggest news!
Did Officer Ma have a crush on this beautiful lady?
“Stop letting your thoughts run wild! She is the widow of Officer Ma’s elder brother [1]! Ma treats her as respectfully as he treated his elder brother!”
“A widow? My god… At this age?”
“Mind your own business! Be polite to her when questioning later! Or you’ll suffer back at police station! If you offend Officer Ma, he’ll quarrel with you at most! But if you offend this woman, she won’t say anything, instead, Officer Ma will become your source of misery!”
On the other side.
Officer Ma drew Ren Ziling aside, asking nervously, “Sister[2]! Why must you be so full of justice? Going undercover in this kind of place? Can you not work so hard? If you get into trouble, how will I face Luo Qiu and my brother?”
“All right, don’t prattle on.” Ren Ziling said, “I’ve filmed their entire deeds. I’ll give you a copy later as evidence.”
Officer Ma hurriedly nodded, “Thanks, my sister.”
Afterward, he asked her hesitantly, “Sister… did you knock them down yourself?”
Ren Ziling thought of the clown’s words, then answered vaguely, “Why, don’t you believe my skills?”
Officer Ma shook his head promptly, “No, no… but I have to write the truth and hand in the report.”
Ren Ziling impatiently gazed at Ma, as if he was an idiot, “You’re still so stupid after all these years! Can’t you say that these guys were embroiled in an internal strife due to the unfair distribution of profits? Then you came to catch them due to a tip-off. I’m just a journalist that came for an interview only!”
Officer Ma smiled after hearing her words. “A reporter’s mind is really intelligent!”
“Don’t butter me up.” Ren Ziling waved her hand. Suddenly she recalled something, saying in a low voice, “But they know my appearance, and I have no idea if they have other partners. I’m alright but you must pay attention to this issue because I don’t want any accidents to happen to Luo Qiu.”
Ma said quietly, “Don’t worry, sister! If anyone dared to hurt brother’s child, all the students of his won’t let them off!”
Ren Ziling nodded, and said at last, “Oh right, that old man was unusual, you’d better pay more attention to him… Well, binding his hands would be for the best.”
Officer Ma stared blankly, but nodded, “ I will have someone send you back home.”
“No, I have to go back to the newspaper office… this is a huge scoop!”
As Ren Ziling entered her ride and fastened her seatbelt, Officer Ma ran out after her.
“Ziling, hold on.” Officer Ma stopped Ren Ziling, he hesitated a little before speaking. “Can you give me a hand…”
Ren Ziling frowned, “What’s wrong?”
Officer Ma said softly, “Well, we’re investigating an international criminal case… I know your information network is broad so can you help me to look up a person? You also understand, it’s inconvenient for the police to do some things.”
Ren Ziling thought for a while. “No problem, give me the information.”
Officer Ma now said seriously, “But sister! Don’t do it yourself, ok? Just purchase some intelligence. Promise me, do not risk yourself! Or I rather not have your help!”
Ren Ziling gave a deep sigh, staring at Ma with a smile and swore, “You brat, you sound like my mom.”
Officer Ma answered bitterly, “No, no, no, you’re the mother! My dear mother! My grandmother, please don’t do anything dangerous!”
“Damn you, I don’t have a son your age!” Ren Ziling scrunched her nose, “I only have one son, and he is much better-looking than you!”
“Absolutely! He has Elder Brother Luo’s genes, so he must be very handsome.”
Ren Ziling was delighted with that. Then she stepped on the gas and rushed out.
Officer Ma shouted helplessly, “Sis! Take care!”
…
…
As he went back to the hotel, Cheng Yun reported something to Zhong Luochen, then left using the excuse that he had some business to attend to.
However, after strolling around outside for a while, he went to a cafe to meet the Third Miss of the Zhong Family.
“Is this the black card?” The Third Miss sized up the card after she received it from Cheng Yun.
“Yes! I had someone forged another with almost the same size using the palm size of second master as comparison.”
The Third Miss nodded. “Alright. You may leave, don’t arouse my second brother’s suspicions.”
She paused for a moment, then said, “You’ll receive a satisfactory amount of money.”
Cheng Yun looked cheerful at once, “Thank you Third Miss. I’ll head back right away… Eh, it's that guy?”
The Third Miss glanced towards the direction that made Cheng Yun astonished. She found it was merely an ordinary person ordering some food.
“Who is he?” the Third Miss asked.
Cheng Yun said, “I’m not quite sure, but he is Ms. Zhang’s acquaintance. They seem to have a pretty close relationship.”
The Third Miss suddenly said, “That Ms. Zhang, seems like she is not to be keen on my second brother.”
Cheng Yun said, “She’s indifferent, but it’s hard to say whether she likes him or not. After all, it hinges on whether the man has found the right method to enter the girl’s heart.”
She showed an enchanting smile abruptly, “Seems like you understand women very well.”
Cheng Yun answered instantly, “They’re merely ordinary women! I wouldn’t dare say to understand noble ladies like you!”
The Third Miss said coolly, “Go get the information on this guy. It might be useful.”
Cheng Yun nodded, left through the door while attempting to hide his face.
The Third Miss started to observe the black card in her hand. There was a golden stamp on it… The longer she looked at it, the further the card drew her in. She couldn’t help being fascinated by it.
Luo Qiu walked passed the window after he finishing his purchase at the counter.
Which meant he also passed by Cheng Yun.
…
The shopping district wasn’t far away.
After Luo Qiu exited the tea house, he didn’t go very far, instead, he hid nearby until Ren Ziling left safely, only then did he went on his merry way back.
He also saw Officer Ma---a close friend of his father from before.
Nevertheless, it was inconvenient for Luo Qiu to appear and greet him.
He came back around lunchtime, so he didn’t bother You Ye, instead, bought something to eat from a nearby café… The cake of this café was rather famous in that area.
After returning to the club and changing out of his suit, he sat behind the bar and set down the cake he bought at the café, along with You Ye’s black tea.
Luo Qiu started the gramophone. He enjoyed the music while reading the ‘Origins of Blue and White Porcelain’.
He would waste half the day like that.
[1]: A elder brother here means his senior colleague in police organization. People also call some male ‘elder brother’, who is several years older, even cross over a generation, to show their respect.
[2]: The sister here is a friend’s wife.
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