64 Taking Over The Banque (1/2)

”Father is mistaken,” Hongyue spoke clearly. Thinking fast, she lifted her wrist and her sleeve slid down revealing two black bracelets. Skillfully sliding the poisonous bracelet off as she played with it, Hongyue smiled, ”Father may not know but this daughter was left two rare treasures.”

”This?” The general focused his eyes on the black onyx-like bracelet. It looked oddly similar to the Dragon's Glory. Was the Dragon's Glory a set? Why was he not told?

”This Hongyue's second gift to Father,” Hongyue declared. She held up the bracelet with both her hands, a simple sign of respect. However, the general didn't budge.

”Oh?” He uttered.

Hongyue merely continued on, ”Although the Dragon's Glory has a wide-spread name, this second treasure was hidden away. Hongyue found it greatly enhances physical movements, would Father like to examine it?”

General Wei frowned, his brows furrowed deeply, ”I've never heard of such a thing from your mother.”

Of course not, if you heard about it, wouldn't it be already taken away?

Hongyue nodded, ”Then this daughter will demonstrate it on a servant for you.”

Hongyue whirled around to face Qingyu. This time her eyes were both cold and fierce.

Her heart was always complicated. To her, it only beat to live and for nothing else. People were the same. She favored no one, not even herself. In her world, it was always pawns and masters. People who were used and people who used them. Where would you find any lingering sentiment?

However, it didn't mean she didn't have a heart. She just never had the chance to understand it. Even now, the only person she trusted was herself.

However, she thought as she narrowed her eyes, YOU!

Just what are you worth?

Is it because I can't bear to hurt you?!

I don't believe I won't bear to hurt you!

With eyes of malice, she didn't hesitate before taking an aim at Qingyu. Her palm struck out toward his chest yet Qingyu didn't budge, his eyes never leaving hers. With a huge clash, her palm made contact with his body and Qingyu lurched back before tumbling to the ground. He sprayed out a mouthful of blood before he seemingly fainted.

Hongyue's outstretched arm stilled. Why? WHY?! Why didn't he move? Why didn't he cover himself in his power? Was he pitying her?! Did he worry that if he moved, her fake performance would cause the general's distrust?! Her eyes glowed a faint blue as her heart slightly throbbed.

I don't need your help!

Concealing a taste of bitterness, Hongyue turned back to the general. She slid the bracelet off her wrist and presented it to him.