Ultimately Embracing the Persona of an Antagonist

Gu Lan walked toward him, cradling young Hua Yin in her arms.

The man holding the lantern let out a sigh of relief, as if Gu Lan's ability to listen to his counsel had eased his tension. He continued, "Alright, let's leave. The owner of this house once practiced child descent rituals, making this room perilous, so..."

Before he could finish, a mysterious smile played on Gu Lan's lips. With a swift motion, a decomposed hand turned into a swift chop, rendering the man unconscious.

No one had anticipated this, least of all the man himself. As he crumbled to the ground, his eyes still held a bewildered expression. Soon, he slipped into unconsciousness, lying motionless on the floor.

Even young Hua Yin was momentarily stunned, wide-eyed, her innocent look carrying a hint of charm.

Gu Lan gazed at the fallen man and sighed softly.

"Perhaps you're a decent person, but what does that matter to me?"

Gu Lan was no ordinary being.