Chapter 145: Killing Is an Option

I’m Really Scared

A call from Xiao Shen! Guan Shan's pupils contracted, as if doused with cold water, instantly sobering him up. He tried to lift his hand to answer the phone.

Last time, Xiao Shen was a bit upset just because he left without informing her. If he didn't answer the call this time...

The progress in their relationship might regress to square one!

Thinking of this, Guan Shan forgot all about Qi Xingyu by his side. Clearly, answering the phone gave a chance to explain, but not answering would mean instant trouble. The importance of this choice was obvious!

"Snap!"

However, just as Guan Shan raised his hand, Qi Xingyu grabbed it.

Qi Xingyu smiled seductively, her eerie rose-red eyes sparkling as she glanced at the phone screen, then looked at Guan Shan with interest. "'Xiao Shen'... is this your girlfriend?"

Her ability activated again.

If there was another man in the room, anyone below C-class would immediately fall for her.

This was why Qi Xingyu had the codename "Succubus." Over the years in Wuhao Team, countless men had pursued her, even knowing it was due to her ability, many were still willing.

Qi Xingyu's delicate fingers interlaced with Guan Shan's, gently teasing his palm. She leaned closer, whispering seductively, "You clearly love me more, so why give your attention to another woman? It makes me jealous."

She pressed her chest against Guan Shan's arm. "Just look at me, okay? I'll give you everything you want if you do..."

Her ability granted her extraordinary charm, and her naturally attractive looks and figure enhanced it.

Youhao Team had discovered during the Zhao Hong couple case that Guan Shan had almost no resistance to mental abilities.

Now, Qi Xingyu's mental ability, by sheer luck, hit Guan Shan's weak point.

Unaware of this, Qi Xingyu cautiously amplified her power to the maximum!

Listening to Qi Xingyu's whispers, Guan Shan hesitated, feeling as if everything was covered by a pink filter, his thoughts swirling in a chaotic vortex.

Was the woman he truly loved actually in front of him? Xiao Shen... Shen Dinghua, maybe the long companionship blurred the lines of emotion...

Guan Shan's gaze wavered between the name on the phone screen and Qi Xingyu's alluring face, his cognition and thoughts in violent conflict, his mind nearing overload.

Seeing Guan Shan's struggle weakening, his expression growing dazed, Qi Xingyu smirked triumphantly, glancing at the still-ringing phone.

Haha, your little boyfriend is mine now~ "Huff... huff..."

But just as Guan Shan's consciousness was about to fade, ready to press the reject button, Shen Dinghua's face flashed in his mind.

Not the cute, clever face of his childhood friend, but the Shen Dinghua he had shot in the illusion.

That warm, beautiful illusion, if it had continued, seemed like the final, happy resting place for all lovers—the best future Guan Shan could imagine.

So... equal love, is that what it means? Shen Dinghua's words echoed in his ear, a whispered murmur—"Haven't you always wanted to kill me?"

In his mind, the thread of reason snapped.

Qi Xingyu felt Guan Shan's hand on her back, and just as she was about to lean in to enjoy her victory, she froze, her smile stiffening.

Silently, the cold, black muzzle of a gun pressed against her abdomen.

Qi Xingyu glanced down, her pupils shrinking instantly, a sense of danger striking her like lightning, making her hair stand on end!

In Guan Shan's hand was the recently modified Glock 17, the muzzle quickly sliding up her abdomen, reaching her chest in a heartbeat, leaving no time to react.

What could have been an intimate gesture was executed with lethal efficiency, filled with killing intent.

"You... stop, stop! What are you doing?!"

Qi Xingyu panicked, trying to pull away, but Guan Shan's other hand pressed her neck, forcing her closer.

But she was no match for Guan Shan, whose strength had been passively enhanced multiple times, immediately curling up like a shrimp, like a frightened cat.

Desperately, she tried to pry Guan Shan's hand away from the trigger, but it was futile, like an ant trying to move a tree.

Thinking Guan Shan had snapped out of it and was seeking retribution, Qi Xingyu trembled, nervously laughing. "I know I was wrong, please let me go... This is the base. I haven't harmed you, killing me is against the rules. You'll be deemed an unstable Esper and hunted by the Special Security Group. Calm down..."

"You're not wrong. You did nothing wrong."

Guan Shan looked at Qi Xingyu strangely, then his eyes softened. Despite his deadly posture, he spoke gently, "Being hunted is fine... they'll all become monsters and dungeons anyway. It's terrifying for me, but... it's okay."

He lowered his head slightly, pressing his forehead against Qi Xingyu's, his dark eyes reflecting her face with deep affection.

"… Killing is enough."

He wasn't fully awake, still under the influence of the ability!

This meant that Guan Shan, while being enchanted to love her, was expressing his deepest love.

But now, Guan Shan wanted to kill her!

Drenched in cold sweat, Qi Xingyu felt like she was in an ice pit. Realizing the root of Guan Shan's odd behavior was her ability, she questioned if it was his own issue or a flaw in her ability.

She couldn't figure it out, but it didn't matter. What mattered was that Guan Shan was about to pull the trigger!

"Wait, stop! Stop now!"

Qi Xingyu was on the verge of tears, deeply regretting her actions. She desperately tried to pry Guan Shan's finger from the trigger, hurriedly deactivating her ability, her eyes returning to normal.

"Uh..."

Guan Shan snapped out of it, confused, stepping back and looking at the gun in his hand, embarrassedly jumping to the side. "What just happened? I..."

Qi Xingyu, narrowly escaping death, collapsed to the ground, clutching her chest in relief, quickly shaking her head. "No, it’s not what you think!"

"?

What I think?

Why does she seem guiltier than me? What happened? Why was I pointing a gun at her?

Guan Shan's thoughts were interrupted by the ringtone, realizing his phone was on the sofa, about to auto-hang up.

"Damn!"

He lunged for it, answering the call.

Guan Shan steadied his breath. "Xiao Shen, what's up?"

Shen Dinghua's suspicious voice came through. "Xiao Shan, what are you doing? You sound tense and out of breath."

"Uh... nothing, really."

Guan Shan, feeling guilty as if caught, quickly explained. "I was... just chasing a cockroach. It was quite a workout."