Chapter 2004

“Uncle…”

Ning Anran’s legs suddenly went weak. If she hadn’t been holding onto the railing, she might have already collapsed to the ground.

Mu Xiaojiu’s eyes darkened, and Night Shadow immediately walked over to open the door to the secret room.

His hand, as strong as an iron clamp, grabbed Ning Anran’s shoulder and lifted her up.

“Ah, it hurts.” Ning Anran couldn’t help but cry out in pain.

But Night Shadow paid her no mind. How could he show mercy to someone who harmed Baili Xia?

Night Shadow carried Ning Anran to the center of the secret room and threw her onto the ground.

“Ah…” Ning Anran screamed in pain once more.

When Night Shadow brought her in earlier, she already had multiple injuries from being thrown around, and now, she’ll likely have a few more.

But with Mu Xiaojiu right in front of her, how could she care about her own pain?

Ning Anran hurriedly got up, knelt on the ground, and crawled towards Mu Xiaojiu.

“Uncle, it wasn’t me. I really didn’t hurt Xiaxia.”

“She fell on her own! She’s trying to frame me.”

“Uncle… Mr. Xiaojiu, Xiaxia and I are friends, why would I harm her?”

Just a few meters away from Mu Xiaojiu, she suddenly met his cold gaze and subconsciously stopped.

That look frightened her; she feared that if she got any closer, he might suddenly kick her.

Mu Xiaojiu’s icy presence filled the entire secret room, lowering the temperature even further.

“Do you think I would believe you?”

His dangerous voice made Ning Anran involuntarily shiver.

“Mr. Xiaojiu, believe me, I didn’t push Xiaxia. She fell on her own, truly, please believe me.”

“If you don’t believe me, you can ask Xiaxia, she knows.”

Ning Anran was terrified, continuously explaining, “It really wasn’t me…”

If Mr. Xiaojiu didn’t believe her, the punishment would be unimaginably terrifying.

“Has Xiaxia woken up? If she’s awake, you can ask her, I beg you.”

Not mentioning whether Baili Xia was awake was fine, but once she did, Mu Xiaojiu suddenly got angry, a sea of fire igniting in his eyes.

Night Shadow had already taken a few steps forward and kicked Ning Anran on her right shoulder.

“Ah…”

Ning Anran screamed and flew backward.

This time, when she tried to get up, she realized her right arm hurt terribly and she couldn’t muster any strength.

“My arm, my arm is broken.”

She was both in pain and panic, momentarily forgetting her fear.

Supporting her right shoulder with her left hand, she lay half on the ground, unable to move.

She didn’t know what words she just said wrong that would thoroughly enrage Mu Xiaojiu.

Now, she didn’t dare to say anything more, terrified that if she spoke incorrectly again, she would face his punishment once more.

However, even if she said nothing, it seemed Mu Xiaojiu had no intention of letting her go.

“Go find two brothers.” The cold voice came again from Mu Xiaojiu.

“Yes,” Night Shadow responded and prepared to leave.

At first, Ning Anran didn’t react but suddenly realized what he meant.

“No, please, Mr. Xiaojiu, I’m begging you.”

“Why don’t you ask Xiaxia? I really didn’t hurt her.”

“Please, please don’t destroy me, I beg you, give me a chance.”

Mu Xiaojiu simply listened coldly to her words, the dangerous aura in his dark eyes showing no signs of diminishing.

“I’m Xiaxia’s friend; I couldn’t possibly hurt her. If you destroy me, she won’t be happy in the future.”

“Mr. Xiaojiu, my body is still clean and untouched. If you destroy me, you will regret it, Mr. Xiaojiu…”