Genshin Impact, it's you who rejected me, why are you all in such a hurry if I just give up?

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finally.

He tried to lower his head.

Looking at that 'life' that could be grasped with just a slight reach, his eyes were filled with resentment.

'Plop!'

There was no sound left in the tavern.

Only the unhurried footsteps remained.

The owner of the black boots walked to the door, next to Mair's body, grasped the doorknob, and opened the door with a 'click'. After revealing a crack, he seemed to remember something and turned to look at the bartender behind the counter.

Looking into those indifferent brown eyes, the bartender tensed up.

The moment he stepped toward him, he could no longer contain his terror and trembled violently.

He wanted to beg for mercy, but found that he could no longer make any sound, and he couldn't even shake his head.

finally.

Lin Jiu'an stopped in front of the bar and reached into his clothes to touch himself for a while.

Under the bartender's despairing gaze, Lin Jiu'an took out a money pouch from his pocket, took out three Mora coins from it, and then gently placed them on the bar counter.

"This is compensation."

Lin Jiu'an pressed his fingers against Mora and pushed them in front of the bartender.

"Remember to call the police."

He then stuffed the money pouch back into his pocket, turned around, and walked out of the tavern.

The door swayed continuously as it was pulled.

The people in the tavern looked at the constantly opening and closing door, as if they could see Lin Jiu'an's figure inside.

I don’t know how long it took.

Until there was a 'plop' sound.

Watching the bartender disappear behind the bar.

People then suddenly realized that they seemed to have not breathed for a long time.

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Feng Hua Mansion.

late at night.

Several luxurious carriages stopped in front of the Feng Hua Mansion.

A group of young men and women dressed in gorgeous formal attire stepped down from their respective carriages.

A handsome young man strode up to a petite and adorable girl wearing a black backless dress.

"Mia, you look beautiful today."

"Thank you." The girl named Mia looked somewhat reserved.

"Mia was frightened. It's her first time here. We need to let her get used to it."

"Mia is in a bad mood today, so we have to take her out to have some fun."

"Don't worry, this is the place to be. Don't be fooled by the fact that it looks like just a mansion. There's a whole different world underground, with bars, casinos, handsome men and beautiful women. You can do whatever you want inside. It will definitely make you forget your troubles."

"I just want to have a drink."

Mia was already starting to regret it.

Originally, I felt increasingly uncomfortable because I had argued with Qin, the leader of the troupe whom I had always admired and thought was very upright. When I heard that the sisters were going out for drinks, I went with them.

Who knew I'd brought her to a place like this, and to these boys?

So many people, and they're all wearing clothes that expose their backs...

Mia subconsciously looked outside, and was slightly taken aback when she saw a somewhat familiar figure.

Her companions noticed Mia's unusual behavior and followed her gaze to see a poorly dressed young man with a faint, somewhat eerie smile walking slowly toward the mansion.

"You know him?"

“During this period, he often delivered pizzas to the head of the ensemble.”

Mia said instinctively.

Mia frowned slightly as she looked at Lin Jiu'an.

She felt a sense of familiarity about the other person, but couldn't quite place what it was.

"Turns out he was a pizza deliveryman."

The handsome guy who had initially fawned over Mia curled his lip in disdain, walked over, and blocked Lin Jiu'an's path.

Why is it suddenly so cold?

Looking at Lin Jiu'an so close, he suddenly felt a little like going back, but with the beautiful woman watching from behind, he suppressed the discomfort in his heart.

"Hey, you lowlife, who told you to come here?"

She looked at the boy who suddenly blocked her way.

Lin Jiu'an was somewhat bewildered.

"Are you deaf?"

He scoffed, reaching out to grab the collar of his suit jacket.

"Do you see this? Do you know what it is?"

As he spoke, he turned to the side and pointed to the three-story, incredibly luxurious black mansion.

"No entry is permitted here if you are not properly dressed."

Then he extended his index finger and tapped Lin Jiu'an's chest.

“You, a lowly person, should obediently go back to the dark sewers of the lower city.”

"So you think you're some kind of upper class just because you delivered pizzas to the acting Grand Master of the Knights for a while and came to the Upper City a few times? Don't make me laugh!"

"You couldn't afford this outfit even if you delivered pizzas for a lifetime!"

"Boca..."

suddenly.

Mia's voice came from behind him.

However, something strange happened: Mia's voice was trembling, accompanied by uncontrollable gasps, as if she had seen something that terrified her.

"Come back quickly."

Boca turned around and looked at Mia with a puzzled expression. Mia's face was also filled with terror as she stared...

The inferior person behind him?

Before Boca could even ask, Mia spoke in an extremely terrified tone.

"He...he came to kill someone!"

Chapter Twenty-Three: Let's Play Poker!

kill?

How dare someone of such low status kill him?

This was the first thought that came to Boca's mind.

The moment Boca had his first thought, he suddenly felt his breath catch in his throat, his back went cold, and his scalp tingled, as if he were being watched by something.

The feeling was as if a lion was standing behind me.

So, there really is such a thing as "aura" in this world?

at this time.

A hand rested lightly on his shoulder.

It was a weight that could be easily shaken off, but Boca found that he couldn't even move a single finger.

"Your name sounds familiar."

Lin Jiu'an said softly, his voice seemingly filled with curiosity, yet also devoid of emotion.

"What's your name?"

“Bo... Boka Prelsch.”

Lin Jiu'an murmured 'Prelschich' once, then smiled.

“Your father and I are old acquaintances.”

Boca managed a weak smile, but the voice beside him became even gentler, carrying a hint of amusement.

“He said the exact same thing to me in his past life that you are saying to me today, that I was a toad trying to eat swan meat. I still remember how arrogant he was in front of me back then.”

"It's a pity I didn't kill him in my past life."

Boca tried to call for help; his pupils trembled incessantly, but he couldn't do anything else.

"I hope you have a next life."

This was the last thing Boca heard.

'Plop!'

Boca fell face down on the ground.

The nobles who had come to the mansion at the gate stared blankly at this scene, which shocked them.

Five hundred years.

Even the Fatui have never committed murder in the streets of Mondstadt.

Mia was the first to react.

He looked at Lin Jiu'an with fear.

Can't beat it.

The other person gave her the feeling of a ferocious beast that would devour her whole, a beast that could devour her in an instant, leaving not even bones behind.

But thinking of all the innocent people behind her, she suppressed her fear and stood in front of Lin Jiu'an, spreading her arms wide.

Please don't...

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Jiu'an glanced at her.

Mia stopped speaking abruptly, her little face filled with fear, and her legs went weak, causing her to sit down on the ground with a thud.

He watched helplessly as Lin Jiu'an walked over.

The guards at the gate reacted and rushed over, but before they could even see clearly, they all fell to the ground, lifeless.

"Mia, are you alright?"

Mia was brought back to her senses by a trembling hand grasping her shoulder.

Looking at her best friend, she opened her mouth, then suddenly burst into tears.

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Feng Hua Mansion, basement level.

It was a huge casino, where countless elegantly dressed guests gambled.

A cool and aloof female dealer stands in front of the gambling table, while sexy but expressionless bunny girls weave among the customers.

suddenly.

'Bang!'

The casino doors were suddenly kicked open.

The noisy casino suddenly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone turned their heads at the same time and saw two corpses lying not far from the casino entrance.