At Qingyang Peak, inside the Blue Moon Flower Shop on Baimen Street, Tong Qingqing glanced at the wall clock; it was just past five in the afternoon, time to close up. Her child, Lia, was inside preparing flowers for preservation, and Tong Qingqing planned to help.
The flower shop was over thirty square meters, elegantly decorated with solid wood flower stands filled with various fresh flowers and plants.
"Welcome," Tong Qingqing said habitually as someone entered.
A middle-aged man wearing a round hat and sunglasses stepped in. He was thin and exuded a dark, cold aura.
"Long time no see," the man said as he removed his hat and sunglasses, revealing a fierce and menacing face.
Seeing this face, Tong Qingqing trembled, her eyes instantly reddening.
"It's you..." Tong Qingqing's voice was filled with hatred.
"Didn’t expect to see you again, did you?" the man sneered.
"How did you find me?" Tong Qingqing asked through gritted teeth.
"I didn’t expect you to be hiding here," the man surveyed the surroundings. "Your life is very different from what I imagined."
"Aren't you just following orders?" Tong Qingqing retorted.
"Oh? You know who I am?" The man looked surprised.
"Hmph!" Tong Qingqing scoffed and remained silent.
"Tell me where Fang Su is; I don’t want to lay a hand on you," the man said in a low voice.
"I don’t know anyone named Fang Su," Tong Qingqing replied coldly.
"Is that so?" The man narrowed his eyes. "Half-Werewolf, black-gray fur, skilled in tracking and lurking—do you think I’m right?"
Tong Qingqing's pupils constricted; she thought of someone—Yan Jien. Could it be him?
"I don’t know what you’re talking about," Tong Qingqing took a deep breath and said.
"You’re still protecting him?" The man's expression twisted with malice. "Do you know he killed Professor Fang?"
"What?" Tong Qingqing exclaimed in shock. "Professor Fang is dead?"
"Stop playing dumb; it’s either you or him," the man fixed his gaze on Tong Qingqing's eyes.
"Why would I kill Professor Fang?" Tong Qingqing calmed down and countered.
"Because you know things you shouldn’t," the man said coldly.
"I don’t know what you're talking about," Tong Qingqing's gaze flickered.
"Are you coming with me willingly, or do I have to force you?" the man asked impatiently.
"I will not go back," Tong Qingqing declared firmly.
"Then don’t blame me for being rude!" The man lunged at Tong Qingqing after finishing his sentence.
Tong Qingqing immediately fought back, kicking him in the chest and sending him flying out of the shop.
"Bang!" The man smashed the glass and fell onto the street outside.
"You filthy bitch, you're asking for death!" The man flipped over and cursed fiercely.
"You pervert, don't even think about making me go back!" Tong Qingqing shouted angrily.
"Then just wait to collect your daughter's corpse!" After saying this, the man's body underwent a drastic transformation. In just a few seconds, he turned into a Mountain Demon, entirely black with thick fur covering his body, a terrifyingly fierce face, sturdy and sharp limbs, and a long tail dragging behind him.
"Roar!" The Mountain Demon let out a roar and charged at Tong Qingqing.
Tong Qingqing quickly dodged and then punched him in the abdomen.
"Bang!" A dull sound echoed as the Mountain Demon staggered back a few steps, unharmed.
"Haha, do you think I'm still at my old strength?" The Mountain Demon laughed wildly, "I am now in Perfect Form!"
"So what?" Tong Qingqing scoffed.
"Die!" The Mountain Demon roared and lunged at Tong Qingqing.
Tong Qingqing refused to back down and engaged in fierce combat with the Mountain Demon.
"Bang!" "Crack!" "Thud!"
The two exchanged blows at incredible speed, making it impossible for ordinary people to see their movements clearly.
Some flower stands in the shop were knocked over, scattering flowers everywhere.
"Mom, I'm here to help you!" Tong Liya rushed out from inside, shouting loudly.
"Don't come over!" Tong Qingqing quickly stopped her, "You need to hide!"
"But..." Tong Liya said worriedly.
"This is an order!" Tong Qingqing commanded.
"Alright." Tong Liya reluctantly returned inside.
"Do you still have time to worry about your daughter?" The Mountain Demon mocked.
"You beast, shut your mouth!" Tong Qingqing shouted angrily.
"Hmph, today both of you will die!" The Mountain Demon said viciously.
"You wish!" Tong Qingqing attacked with all her strength, each punch and kick accompanied by a whistling sound of wind cutting through the air.
The Mountain Demon relied on his tough skin and thick flesh, not dodging or avoiding, and countered Tong Qingqing's strikes head-on.
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"
The battle between them was incredibly intense, leaving dents on the walls and floor of the flower shop, with cracks appearing everywhere.
With a loud crash, a wall collapsed.
Onlookers outside screamed in fright at the scene and fled in panic.
"You've indeed become much stronger," Tong Qingqing said breathlessly.
"You've also improved significantly," the Mountain Demon replied with a sinister smile.
"But you must die today!" Tong Qingqing said with determination in her eyes.
"Such arrogance!" Mountain Demon scoffed.
"Die!" Tong Qingqing shouted as she charged at Mountain Demon.
"Come on!" Mountain Demon roared.
The two clashed fiercely once again.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"
The walls of the flower shop continued to collapse, quickly turning into ruins.
"Bang!" Tong Qingqing landed a punch on Mountain Demon's face, knocking out two of its teeth.
"Smack!" Mountain Demon swung its tail at Tong Qingqing's waist, sending her flying.
"Thud!" Tong Qingqing hit the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"You should just give up; I can make your death quick and painless," Mountain Demon said as it slowly approached.
"In your dreams!" Tong Qingqing struggled to stand up.
"In that case, I'll kill your daughter first!" Mountain Demon said viciously.
"How dare you!" Tong Qingqing's eyes widened in anger.
"What do I have to fear?" Mountain Demon laughed maniacally.
"You will regret this!" Tong Qingqing gritted her teeth.
"Haha, the only regret I have is not killing you back then!" Mountain Demon sneered, its face twisted with malice.
"You..." Tong Qingqing trembled with rage.
"What about me?" Mountain Demon taunted, "If you kneel and beg for mercy now, I might spare your life."
"Bah!" Tong Qingqing spat defiantly, "Even if I die, I will never bow to you!"
"Then go die!" Mountain Demon lunged forward suddenly.
Tong Qingqing closed her eyes, silently thinking, "Yan Jien, I'm sorry."
Just as Tong Qingqing was about to self-destruct, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Wait!"
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