285: Chapter 285 Love in the Clouds

Death Knell faced Shangguan Lingwei's questioning, silent as iron.

His mood was complicated right now. He felt this trip to Shanghai was absolutely terrible.

Why had something that should have been simple developed into this?

The woman opposite him was neither his mission target nor an old friend he had known for years.

What relationship did she have with him? They were simply people from two different worlds!

Yet just a moment ago, when she was trembling and curled up in the corner of the bed, he actually felt an impulse to protect her.

Why was this?

Death Knell felt it must have been when he was wiping her body. It was when he was about to leave, and she used her last ounce of strength to grab onto him.

Even though she clearly knew he was Demon Dog's companion, the moment she saw him at her most miserable and helpless, it was like seeing a light.

Death Knell felt he hadn't been trusted like this for a long time.

This woman, he had only known her for a few short days.

Yet she had surrendered all her vulnerability and expectations to him without reservation.

Although Death Knell held the power to destroy all of Shanghai, at this moment, he hesitated.

He was like God looking down at the mortal world, unexpectedly illuminated by a glimmer of light, revealing a compassionate side.

Death Knell sighed: "Madam, let me take you back."

"I, Death Knell, really don't want to hurt you. You should leave Shanghai. Shanghai is very dangerous. It's not because of Ouyang beside you, but because of some islanders."

"I also don't want to know what grievances you have between you. In any case, please believe that this is my greatest goodwill toward you. Please leave Shanghai!"

"Because this place itself is very dangerous!"

Shangguan Lingwei stared at him, her eyes red but not shedding tears: "Dangerous? What exactly do you mean?"

Death Knell's gaze was calm as he looked at the churning dark clouds outside the window: "Madam, there is no use saying more. I have said all I can."

Ignoring the risk of exposure—after all, this man had already seen everything—Shangguan Lingwei stood up and stood beside Death Knell.

"No, I cannot leave Shanghai. If I leave here, it means my Shangguan Family will lose this position forever."

"This is the financial center of Huaxia, and my Shangguan Family cannot lose it."

Shanghai was overcast this morning, but by evening, it had become clear, with very high visibility.

Shangguan Lingwei looked in the direction of Death Knell's gaze; below Shenhai Center, it was filled with flashing police lights.

"What's going on? Are they here for me?"

Death Knell nodded. Of course they were here for her. However, they were also looking for him and Demon Dog.

Demon Dog had become a pawn in the hands of Ouyang Yunzheng and the islanders, drawn into their power struggle.

Demon Dog had paid a price again for his lower body.

It was just that this time, the price was truly a bit unbearable.

But this silly Old Woman, Shangguan Lingwei, actually spoke up: "Mr. Death Knell, it's okay. I'll be your hostage! I'll help you get out!"

Death Knell looked at the woman in front of him with some surprise. She...

With sorrow in her eyes, Shangguan Lingwei made one last request to Death Knell: "I am not a stupid woman; I have figured it out now. Everything today is Ouyang's doing. Only his devious heart could set up this killing trap."

"He must have sensed long ago that I had thoughts of killing him."

"Mr. Death Knell, I will help you leave here, but will you promise me something? Help me kill Ouyang Yunzheng! And that demon outside who brutalized me!"

Death Knell finally couldn't help but ask: "Madam, why do you trust me so much?"

Shangguan Lingwei shook her head: "I don't know either. Maybe I just like you a little."

Death Knell was frozen!

Like? What a ridiculous and useless word.

He, Death Knell, knew what kind of monster he looked like. Even among Westerners, he was synonymous with ugliness, let alone by Eastern aesthetic standards.

Moreover, he knew he was still a killer stained with blood.

Yet this beautiful and noble madam actually said she liked him? This reason was pure nonsense, but then again, it was also so pure!

Death Knell smiled: "Madam, thank you. Really! Regarding Ouyang, I promise I will help you kill him! However, I, Death Knell, have my own principles!"

"The source of this matter was caused by my negligence toward my companion. I must bear it myself!"

"Madam Lingwei, I will absolutely not use you, nor will I let you stand in front of me at this moment! I will hold my own life, Death Knell!"

Shangguan Lingwei looked at the tall, sturdy man in front of her. These words made her girlish heart bloom once again.

He was just too much of a man! This is what a real man is!

I must have been blind to mistake a hypocrite like Ouyang Yunzheng for a man. That damned guy is not even one ten-thousandth of Mr. Death Knell!

Shangguan Lingwei threw herself into Death Knell's arms: "It's okay! I want to bear it with you!"

Death Knell's body stiffened, but he didn't push her away.

Shangguan Lingwei stood on tiptoe, and the two of them were just like that, on the clouds of a building hundreds of meters high.

They began to kiss passionately!

Meanwhile, right next to Shanghai, in Gusu City, Saionji Sawa was sitting in the back seat of a car, preparing to return to the Murong Family.

Young Master Murong Yuan was driving, and his younger sister Murong Yan was sitting in the passenger seat.

Saionji Sawa had a fairly good time playing today; this old city of Gusu was indeed quite different.

The graceful atmosphere of Jiangnan, between the bluestone paths and the white walls with black tiles, seemed to make time slow its pace here.

Saionji Sawa really liked this quiet feeling.

However, she was a bit uneasy now because Yezaki Insui had suddenly sent a few photos.

In the photos, Shangguan Lingwei was blindfolded, her hands and feet bound, curled up on the floor of a factory.

Immediately after, Saionji Sawa's phone rang quickly.

The caller's tone was anxious but carried a hint of triumph.

"Eldest Miss, are you still in Gusu? Look, your subordinate has avenged you. I have captured Shangguan Lingwei!"

Saionji Sawa was indeed having some trouble judging the current situation.

She just replied simply: "I know," and hung up the phone.

The woman in the photo was indeed Shangguan Lingwei, and there were no traces of Photoshop.

Could it be that this kid Yezaki really had no issues? Was I wrong to suspect him?

Saionji Sawa was very confused.

"Miss Sawa, what's wrong?" It was Young Master Murong Yuan who was driving who spoke.

Saionji Sawa quickly replied: "Oh, nothing, it's just some business matters in Shanghai."

Saionji Sawa didn't avoid the siblings' presence and dialed a number directly.

Because she urgently needed to know her true current situation.

The call connected: "Hello, Mr. Su, sorry to bother you in the evening."

"What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Saionji Sawa: "Could our judgment be wrong? I sent you a screenshot, take a look."

Su Nange was on the phone while opening the image sent by Saionji Sawa on his computer.

Hmm? Isn't this Lu Jinhong's beautiful wife?

The woman on the other end of the phone asked again: "Mr. Su, what do you think I should do? Is he not a traitor after all?"

Su Nange thought for a while, then smiled and replied: "Miss Sawa, regardless of whether your subordinate has betrayed you or not. My advice is, do not go back right now. Otherwise, would you be able to explain it clearly?"

Saionji Sawa's eyes lit up: "Mr. Su means that if I go back, I would really become a kidnapper?"

"Haha, talking to smart people is simple."

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Su. Then I will just continue to give myself a vacation."

"Mm, have a good time, Miss Sawa."

Saionji Sawa hung up the phone and let out a long sigh of relief.

It was fortunate that Su Nange reminded her in time; otherwise, she really wouldn't have been able to see through Yezaki Insui's goal so quickly.

This must be that Ouyang Yunzheng's idea again; it's truly vicious.

Using this to trick her into returning to Shanghai? Then, taking advantage of the chaos, attacking her again? Heh, if that were the case, she would really die carrying a stigma.

Therefore, Saionji Sawa had a flash of inspiration and replied with a message: "Inshui-kun, you've worked hard. I still have an important partnership to discuss in Gusu."

"As for Shangguan Lingwei, just kill her for me. I will praise Inshui-kun's loyalty to the family!"