Chapter 23: Gu Tingzhou Returns Home

The group stared at each other in bewilderment, eyes wide and mouths agape. Li Debao was quick to react; taking advantage of Li Qingyun’s momentary distraction, he slipped on his shoes and vanished in the blink of an eye. Li Qingyun had no intention of chasing him; instead, she studied the scene before her house—why was there suddenly a car parked there? And not just any car, but a military vehicle.

Jiang Fan hadn’t expected that upon his first visit to Gu Tingzhou’s home, he would be greeted by such chaos and commotion. He exchanged a glance with Xiao Song, the driver, and after an awkward smile, cleared his throat and stepped forward. “You must be the lady of the house? I am Jiang Fan, a close friend of Tingzhou’s, here specifically to escort him home.”

Xia Zehao hadn’t anticipated her arrival either, but his restless mood eased considerably. He waited for her outside the elevator.

“I promise. I’ll try my best.” Her voice was still aloof, yet I sensed the gravity of her words.

Suddenly, a sizzling sound erupted. Blood splattered, and the bodies of the three great Slaughter Saints were split cleanly in two, falling from the void as their souls perished.

Ding Hao felt as if the very heavens and earth had begun to exude murderous intent toward the invading warriors of both the human and demon races. He was terrified that if he lingered any longer, he might lose control and commit acts unworthy of a human being.

“It’s already on.” Seeing her shyness, the man wrapped his arms around