Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 45: Leaping Down

Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Leaping Down

Qin Chuan stopped in his tracks, a strong murderous intent flashing in the depths of his eyes, as he coldly stared at Zhang Hui and said, "Let her go, and I’ll spare your life!"

Zhang Hui immediately felt an intense pressure, like a massive mountain pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.

Being the son of Zhang Longwang, he had naturally seen a lot and encountered many experts; he could tell that Qin Chuan was no simple individual.

Now Xiao Mengyi was his only bargaining chip. Once he released her, he would have no means to protect himself. Would Qin Chuan really spare him then?

With that thought, he steeled his heart and roared viciously, "Who do you think you are? Daring to act so arrogantly on my turf?"

Qin Chuan did not speak, only staring coldly at the other party.

Xiao Mengyi, held at knifepoint by Zhang Hui, had a face full of fear, and a trace of crimson blood appeared on her fair neck.

She bit her red lips tightly, holding back the fear in her heart, not letting herself make a sound.

"Kid, if I’m not mistaken, you are an expert sent by the Provincial City Chen Family to secretly protect this woman, aren’t you?"

Zhang Hui, seeing Qin Chuan not daring to make any rash moves, thought his intimidation was effective and looked at Qin Chuan with a smug face as he asked.

Qin Chuan was taken aback; the other party actually mistook him for someone sent by the Xiao Family?

"Since you know, you still dare to treat Miss Xiao this way. Let her go now, and I can assure you that I won’t tell the Chen Family about this."

Qin Chuan said expressionlessly.

He could see that Zhang Hui was extremely agitated, clearly realizing that he was in big trouble after knowing that Xiao Mengyi was about to marry into the Chen Family.

With the power of the Chen Family, it wasn’t just Zhang Hui who couldn’t afford to offend them; even Zhang Hui’s father, Zhang Longwang, wouldn’t dare to do so lightly.

In his agitation, he had left a shallow blood trail on Xiao Mengyi’s neck with the dagger in his hand.

Zhang Hui sneered, "As the expert sent by the Chen Family to protect this woman, if anything happens to her, the Chen Family definitely won’t let you off, will they?"

Qin Chuan frowned, not understanding what Zhang Hui was getting at.

Zhang Hui continued, "I also know that, given the Zhang Family’s way of doing things, to prevent your betrayal, they definitely have control over your family members. If you do anything against the Chen Family, they will definitely kill your family."

It was typical of a powerful family like the Chen Family to be very cautious in their actions. Once they relied on someone, they would try to control them, and using their family members was the easiest way to do so.

Not just the Chen Family, but the Black Dragon Commerce Association naturally had similar methods.

Qin Chuan asked coldly, "So what?"

Zhang Hui, thinking he had hit the nail on the head, considerably reduced his fear and said cheerfully, "What do you think the Chen Family will do to you if this woman dies by my hand?"

Qin Chuan’s brows raised slightly as he coldly said, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Only the dead can keep secrets forever!"

Zhang Hui’s mouth curved into a smile, "As long as you die, I will let this woman go. Afterwards, I will set up a scene where you heroically sacrificed yourself trying to save her."

"In that case, the Chen Family will certainly not blame you and will instead treat your family well."

"Kid, do you get my point?"

It was only then that Qin Chuan understood Zhang Hui’s intent. The other wanted him to die in order to keep the secret of Zhang Hui’s covetous intentions towards Xiao Mengyi.

He sneered inwardly, did the other really think him a fool? If he were to truly die, would Zhang Hui actually let Xiao Mengyi go?

Because he was afraid of the truth coming out, that was why he wanted Qin Chuan dead. How could he possibly let Xiao Mengyi go?

He was simply hoping to smash the pot to pieces, knowing that only if both Qin Chuan and Xiao Mengyi were dead could he keep the secret.

Qin Chuan looked at Zhang Hui and said, "You’re right, if anything happens to Miss Xiao, the Chen Family would certainly not let me off, nor would they let off my family."

Upon hearing his words, Zhang Hui rejoiced inwardly and said with a laugh, "For the sake of your family, as long as you jump down from here right now, I promise I won’t harm this woman."

The killing intent in Qin Chuan’s eyes grew denser. This was the eighteenth floor; jumping from here, even a Grandmaster would not escape death.

But he still said, "All right, I agree!"

As these words came out, Zhang Hui couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "A wise man submits to circumstances. Had you not discovered my indulgence, I might have even taken you as my underling."

"Rest assured and die. After you’re dead, I’ll arrange a scene where you died loyal to your master, ensuring your family won’t be implicated,"

Qin Chuan simply said coldly, "I hope you keep your promise!"

Having said that, he walked straight toward the window.

It wasn’t until this moment that Xiao Mengyi came to her senses and became frantic, shouting loudly, "Qin Chuan, don’t listen to him! If you die, he definitely won’t spare me either."

"Smack!"

Zhang Hui slapped Xiao Mengyi across the face and bellowed, "Shut the hell up, if you blabber again, I’ll send you on your way right now."

After that, he roared at Qin Chuan, "What the hell are you hesitating for? Jump now, or I’ll kill this whore right now!"

Qin Chuan took one last look at Xiao Mengyi, giving her a reassuring glance.

However, Xiao Mengyi didn’t understand the meaning in his eyes. The thought of Qin Chuan jumping down for her uncontrollably stirred her emotions, and she desperately struggled.

Thinking of her parents’ indifference toward her and how she was about to marry into the Chen Family, Xiao Mengyi felt as if her heart were dead ashes.

She didn’t want to watch Qin Chuan jump from the eighteenth floor for her; she would rather die herself.

With this thought, she didn’t hesitate for a second and intentionally moved her neck towards the dagger in Zhang Hui’s hand.

Zhang Hui was almost scared out of his wits and quickly pulled the dagger away, preventing Xiao Mengyi from getting hurt.

"Will you hurry up and jump?"

Zhang Hui roared at Qin Chuan once again.

This time, Qin Chuan didn’t hesitate, climbed over the window, and leaped down.

"No!"

Seeing this, Xiao Mengyi let out a heart-wrenching scream.

"Hahahahaha..."

Zhang Hui burst into insane laughter and said with a triumphant face, "What an idiot! I told him to jump, and he actually did."

After that, he stared at Xiao Mengyi with a mocking look, "Seeing how heartbroken you are, you couldn’t have been fooling around with that bodyguard, could you?"

"I bet Chen Kun still has no clue about this, right? But don’t worry, he will never know, because..."

As he said this, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes as he whispered, "Because, after I’ve had my fun with you, I’ll send you on your way."

Xiao Mengyi seemed not to hear Zhang Hui’s words, staring blankly at the spot where Qin Chuan had just jumped.

For a moment, many images flashed through her mind, all reflecting the injustices she had suffered at the Xiao Family.

To avoid becoming a sacrificial piece for the Xiao Family’s marriage alliance, she had worked hard.

At the age of fourteen, she was specially recruited by Yandu University into their youth class; at sixteen, she got her bachelor’s degree from Yandu University and began her master’s and doctoral studies; by twenty, she had earned her doctorate.

She had thought that this would make the Xiao Family take notice of her, but to her disappointment, they still ignored her excellence, hell-bent on marrying her into a wealthy family for their own benefit.

Until Qin Chuan appeared!

It was like seeing a ray of light in the darkness.

But now, for her sake, Qin Chuan had jumped from the eighteenth floor.

If he’s dead, what’s the point of me living?

With that thought, Xiao Mengyi’s eyes, filled with despair and hate, fixed upon Zhang Hui.

"Even if I become a ghost, I won’t let you off!"

With that, she went straight to the window Qin Chuan had jumped from.

With a leap, she was gone!