Begin the Hunt for the Chosen One

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【Breaking News!】

【Cherry Blossom City Alliance Headquarters Destroyed in Explosion! According to eyewitnesses on the scene!】

【Due to a violent gang feud involving highly destructive weapons, the headquarters building was completely destroyed! Key members of the underworld families were all killed, while Alliance members escaped unharmed as they were on the first floor!】

【Now, let’s turn our cameras to the Alliance Branch Director, Mizukubo Isamu, who is currently recovering in the hospital!】

The scene shifts.

Mizukubo Isamu, the director of the Cherry Blossom City Alliance Branch, speaks with a stern expression: "The Alliance headquarters is not a place for such activities."

"We will demand compensation from the underworld families to rebuild the Alliance headquarters!!"

Well, then.

Su Muwan turns her head to look at Qin Luo, who is sitting on the sofa with a smile on his face. She points at the TV report, her lips twitching as she asks, "Did you just casually blow up the Alliance headquarters like that?"

"And on top of that, you buried the underworld leaders and their elite members in Cherry Blossom City?!"

Qin Luo blinks, puzzled. "Is that not allowed, Miss Su?"

As everyone knows, Su Muwan is an incredibly overpowered villain in the original story.

Is she asking this because she thinks his actions were too small-scale?

But... this was the best he could come up with.

"It’s allowed, but wasn’t it too fast?"

"I didn’t even have time to mentally prepare, let alone savor the thrill of revenge."

Su Muwan rubs her temples.

The main issue is!!

Why do you seem even more villainous than me?!

Su Muwan is shocked as she looks at Qin Luo, who appears harmless, smiling, and has particularly nice hands.

Can anyone relate to this?

I’m genuinely stunned!

Even though I was a villain in my past life, compared to Qin Luo, I feel like a rookie!

In my past life, I at least had to think twice before wiping out an entire family.

But you?

You mentioned it at noon, and by the afternoon, it was done?

Do you really have to be this efficient?

Qin Luo shrugs, watching Su Muwan, who is sitting there questioning her existence. He smiles and says, "Miss Su, didn’t you tell me to repay them tenfold?"

"Relax, I was discreet. No one knows it was me."

"And this isn’t over yet. You’ll need to step in later."

Really? No one knows?

Su Muwan takes a deep breath and sits down next to Qin Luo. She stares at the news report on the screen.

She clutches her head, feeling a headache coming on. "Ugh... I feel so dizzy."

"Is it because I haven’t eaten dinner yet?"

Qin Luo blinks. "Miss Su, I have to say, ever since we arrived in Cherry Blossom City, you’ve been eating nothing but sweets. Even though we’re here on vacation, you can’t indulge yourself like this."

"Hmph... Let me calm down for a moment."

Su Muwan lets out a light huff and starts thinking about the next steps.

As everyone knows, this era is essentially the era of martial artists.

After spending two days in Cherry Blossom City, she’s learned the local rules.

In Jiang City, martial artists are not allowed to attack ordinary people unless provoked.

However, crippling limbs or destroying someone’s dantian is perfectly legal.

As for killing, it’s only permitted if the other party strikes first with lethal intent.

This is the rule in most cities.

But in Cherry Blossom City, due to the unchecked growth of the underworld, most martial artists fight to the death, and this is considered legal.

By the rules, Qin Luo’s actions count as justified combat.

From the Alliance’s perspective, Qin Luo’s actions are for the greater good.

And according to Su Muwan’s logic, Qin Luo’s actions have made her feel quite pleased.

So... after listing the benefits, what about the drawbacks?

Su Muwan sways back and forth on the sofa.

Are there any downsides?

She blinks.

Hmm?

It doesn’t seem like there are any.

It’s not like all the blame will fall on me, making me the sole target of hatred, right?

Wait.

Su Muwan turns to Qin Luo, who is smiling as he watches her think. She asks, "Qin Luo, what did you just say?"

"What do you mean by 'this isn’t over yet'?"

"And why do I need to step in?"

Seeing that Su Muwan has finished her mental gymnastics, Qin Luo finally smiles and reveals something that makes her twitch.

"Miss Su, the mastermind behind Cherry Blossom City is actually connected to someone from the central headquarters."

"That’s why the underworld in Cherry Blossom City has been able to thrive so recklessly."

"With the Alliance headquarters destroyed and their pawns wiped out, this person will undoubtedly come to Cherry Blossom City."

"And when that happens, you’ll need to deal with them."

*Slap!*

Su Muwan covers her face, her pupils shaking.

I knew it wasn’t that simple!

This cursed fate! In my past life, Cherry Blossom City didn’t have a 'Chosen One' because I crushed them all with a single move.

So this time, I thought I could get away with it!

But no!

Now I’m tangled up with something else!

The central headquarters...

Ugh, why does this life have to involve that wretched organization?

But... since things have come to this.

Su Muwan lowers her hand and looks at Qin Luo seriously. "Qin Luo, what would you say if I told you I want to take over Cherry Blossom City?"

The elite members of the underworld families have already been wiped out.

Now is the perfect time, with no one in charge.

And the Cherry Blossom City Alliance is in shambles, with no real authority.

She knows the nature of the people at the central headquarters—they’re all selfish and greedy.

Rather than waiting for them to take over, she might as well seize control first!

The intelligence of a villain from her past life seems to have resurfaced.

The taste of love is sweet, but Su Muwan is decisive and knows her limits when it comes to critical decisions.

After all, she knows that soon...

A war of conquest will sweep across the world.

Hearing this, Qin Luo’s lips curl into a faint smile. "If it’s what you desire, Miss Su."

"I will seize it for you."

"Even if it means going against the world..."

*Whoosh!*

Before he can finish, Su Muwan rushes forward and covers his mouth in embarrassment. She exclaims, "Wait! I don’t want to go against the world!"

"Qin Luo, stop setting up such weird flags!!"

After shouting, Su Muwan takes a deep breath.

She ponders for a moment. "We need to come up with a detailed plan."

Based on her past life’s experience, only by taking steady, calculated steps can they increase their chances of success.

The most crucial part is...

"We need to infiltrate the underworld first, just like we did with the central headquarters..."

"About that."

Before she can finish, Qin Luo interrupts. He reaches out and pinches Su Muwan’s cheeks, which are currently set in a serious expression.

Under her slightly dazed gaze, Qin Luo smiles warmly and says, "I’ve already taken care of everything."

"Miss Su, all you need to do these days is relax and enjoy yourself. Leave the rest to me."

Qin Luo’s words make Su Muwan’s eyes widen slightly.

*Sssss—!*

A cold shiver runs down her spine.

She shyly looks away.

"Oh..."

Just a mere Qin Luo...

Why do you have to steal the spotlight like this...

Su Muwan suddenly realizes.

In this life, she’s no longer fighting alone.

She has Qin Luo, who never loses once he takes action!

Hehe.

Su Muwan leans against Qin Luo, her expression gradually becoming more relaxed.

Having a T0-level ally on your side is so reassuring!

In contrast to the quiet and warm atmosphere inside the room, outside...

*Boom—!*

The sky above Cherry Blossom City is shrouded in dark clouds, with thunder rumbling ominously.

As lightning flashes, long shadows are cast across the streets.

*Gurgle—!*

Accompanied by eerie, sticky sounds, strange, shadowy figures begin to appear and roam throughout the city. Their numbers are so vast that they’re almost impossible to count.

Their forms flicker in and out of visibility under the lightning, blurry and distorted, exuding a chilling aura.

With every flash of lightning, the shadows surge like a tide.

Among them, several humanoid shadows stand atop tall buildings.

They are none other than Li Xuanfeng and the others, who were transformed into shadow creatures by Qin Luo on the cruise ship.

Looking down at the city below, one of them chuckles.

"Cherry Blossom City... I came here twenty years ago."

"Brother Luo said the targets this time have strange abilities, but don’t worry."

"We... are immortal."

"Tsk tsk, with these evil spirits, we’ll take over Cherry Blossom City in a single day!"

"Alright, Brother Luo just sent us a message. Let’s move out!"

"Got it!"

*Boom—!*

As lightning flashes once more...

A banner flag appeared high in the sky.

Xiao Mo reached out and grasped the banner, and in an instant!

A terrifying surge of malevolent energy rapidly spread, enveloping the entire Cherry Blossom City.

Woo woo woo—!

More shadowy creatures crawled out from the darkness.

The entire city seemed to be shrouded in shadows!

Inside the room.

"Luo Luo, is it thundering outside?"

Su Muwan glanced at Doraemon and curiously peeked out the window.

"It's just your imagination, Miss."

"Oh."

Su Muwan nodded, wriggled her body, and lazily snuggled into Qin Luo's arms.

Hehe, it's much more comfortable to let my mind go blank and not think about anything.

As for Qin Luo.

Watching Su Muwan relax,

the corners of his lips curled slightly, and a faint glint flashed in his eyes.

Then, it begins.

The hunting hour of the Chosen One.

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Author's Note: Going out for research, taking a refreshing break tomorrow. Dear readers, I hope you don’t mind me taking a day off. Ababa ababa.