Listening to the Judicial Captain, the two middle-aged men showed cautious expressions, nodding repeatedly, almost kneeling in their subservience.
"Thank you, Young Master Guo!"
"Thank you, Young Master Guo!"
Guo Quan nodded proudly, as if he had instantly recovered all the face he had just lost.
He pointed at the corpse and said, "This time, I, your humble servant, am magnanimous. Not only do I not plan to hold you accountable, but I also intend to give you several hundred thousand as compensation."
Upon hearing "several hundred thousand," the couple's expressions immediately brightened.
Several hundred thousand...
Ordinary people would work themselves to death and still not earn several hundred thousand.
This was a large sum.
Chen Yu's house, even if mortgaged, was only worth tens of thousands, and that was already his life's savings.
If they could have these several hundred thousand, all their life's problems would be solved, and they wouldn't need to worry about their son's marriage. There would be plenty of daughters-in-law coming to marry him.
"But!"
Guo Quan sneered again, pointing at Chen Yu, "He's unwilling and insists on demanding an explanation from me. What do you say?"
In just a few words, Guo Quan shifted the topic to Chen Yu.
The implication was clear.
Because of Chen Yu, these several hundred thousand could not be given to them, and at the same time, his magnanimity was also withdrawn.
Upon hearing this.
The middle-aged couple's eyes widened instantly, and they turned to look at Chen Yu.
"It's him!"
They immediately recognized him.
"Young Master Guo, we don't know him at all. We're not familiar!"
"Yes, we don't know him..."
"He and my daughter have already broken up. Our two families have no relationship whatsoever!"
The couple tried their best to explain, but they didn't dare to look at Chen Yu. After all, he was also a Lord, so they could only try their best to distance themselves.
Regardless of whether this explanation was for Guo Quan or for their beloved several hundred thousand, they were ultimately unwilling to stand on their daughter's side.
Chen Yu watched them quietly, saying nothing.
This world...
Chen Yu was silent for a long time, ultimately reaching only one conclusion: This world seems to be quite ill!
After a long time.
The middle-aged couple successfully received several hundred thousand, signed the settlement agreement, and left with smiles on their faces. They even forgot to take their daughter's corpse with them.
From beginning to end, she had been lying there quietly.
Guo Quan's arrogant and overbearing smile returned to his face. He walked over, but didn't dare to get too close to Chen Yu, saying triumphantly:
"Do you see? You think you're a hero, but in reality, you're just a clown blocking other people's wealth. Although they wouldn't have gotten this money without you, it's undeniable that they didn't want to stand on your side at all! It doesn't matter if you don't tell me the coordinates. I'll find them myself. When I find them, that's when your doomsday will arrive!"
After speaking, he strode away.
Guo Quan and his subordinates laughed unrestrainedly, gradually disappearing.
Lin Qingqiu waited for a while, and seeing no reaction from Chen Yu, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and returned to Tian Zhi Tavern.
Indeed.
In Lord World, they had no way of dealing with each other.
In Dark World.
As a commoner Lord, he probably had even less recourse against the Guo family.
What a pity...
Lin Qingqiu shook her head and chuckled. She had originally thought she would see a drama of a commoner rising up against a noble family, but it ultimately only reached this point. After Guo Quan returned, he would definitely go to Awakening Square to investigate the identity of this commoner Lord.
This was commonly known as 'opening the box.'
Then, step by step, he would investigate his current territory coordinates and send a large army to annihilate him.
These things were not difficult for noble families.
Lin Qingqiu only felt a little regret, but it was merely a feeling of regret.
However.
Just as she was walking past, Chen Yu suddenly spoke.
"Do you know his coordinates?"
"??" Lin Qingqiu stopped, seemingly confirming whether Chen Yu was calling her.
"Are you asking me?"
"That's right!"
"Of course, I know them..." Lin Qingqiu said frankly, "But why should I tell you?"
The Guo family and the Lin family had a good relationship. There was no reason for her to rashly interfere for a strange commoner Lord, and the Witch Alliance would certainly not participate.
Seeing Chen Yu showing signs of approaching, Awei immediately stood in front of Lin Qingqiu.
He looked at Chen Yu warily, "Kid, what do you want to do? I warn you, if you provoke Guo Quan, you might still have a chance to live, but if you provoke our Second Miss, you won't have a good outcome!"
Chen Yu smiled, "Don't be so nervous. I just want to say something to your Second Miss."
"What is it? Can't you say it here?"
Awei frowned, not intending to give way. If he moved aside, he would surely be dead.
Chen Yu sighed, saying helplessly, "I could say it here, but if I do, it wouldn't be good for your Second Miss's reputation."
"What nonsense are you talking about? If you keep spouting nonsense here, believe it or not, I'll be rude to you."
Awei threatened.
Lin Qingqiu also found it strange. What words in this world could affect her reputation?
She didn't even have any scandals.
At most, there were some baseless fabrications. What kind of impact could they have?
Unless...
Lin Qingqiu suddenly thought of a possibility, and gradually, she recalled some terrible things.
She heard Chen Yu spread his hands and say, "You told me to say it here, alright? I just want your Second Miss to recall the scene on Boulder Hills back then, and also recall when she called me b..."
Before the words could leave his mouth.
A hand immediately pressed against his lips, and he heard Lin Qingqiu whisper, "Give me some face. I'll find you later!"
Chen Yu smiled lightly and nodded.
Lin Qingqiu then released her hand, cleared her throat, and said, "Arrange a private room and treat him well."
After speaking.
She walked into Tian Zhi Tavern with an expressionless face, but anyone with eyes could see that her ears were red.
Awei stood stunned.
"My goodness, he really knows our Second Miss. What exactly is your relationship...?"
It seemed a bit improper to inquire about his master's affairs, but Awei was genuinely too curious. In all this time, it was the first time he had seen Second Miss blush because of a man.
How could the Second Miss, who had always been so emotionally unperturbed, suddenly fall in love with a commoner Lord?
Clearly...
Awei had misunderstood, and the others present probably misunderstood as well.
Lin Qingqiu's blush was not due to 'love' or anything of the sort, but rather the embarrassment of recalling calling him 'Daddy' and 'Master' that day.