Chapter 622: Restless Shadows

Book Chapter 622 – Spare Him, My Conscience Won’t Let Me (Update 5)

The middle-aged man’s body trembled. Lin

His eyes no longer shone as brightly as before; they had dimmed and filled with panic, his face painted with bewilderment.

Inside, he screamed: It can’t be, it’s impossible—that’s bulletproof glass!

Xiao Yu, however, calmly stared at the middle-aged man. Now it was his turn to smile.

Of course, as a habitual overachiever, he occasionally felt the crushing pressure.

Every time he activated his abilities, he worried that one day he’d become nothing more than an experiment.

It felt as if fate itself was grinning at him, whispering, “Kid, you’re messing with the tail end of a rat!”

“Ha… even if you catch me, what’s the point?”

The middle-aged man snapped out of his daze, grinning as he looked at Xiao Yu. “I won’t be harmed, I won’t die—believe it or not.”

“None of that matters.”

Xiao Yu regarded him calmly. “Let me ask you one more thing.”

“What?” The middle-aged man paused in confusion.

At this point, what more could he possibly ask?

“In Magic City, the Anxiety Formula claimed over thirty lives—most bodies were obliterated by fire, not even ashes remain. And in Capital City, the Anxiety Formula likely cost even more lives. I’d wager their corpses were incinerated clean as well, no traces left, right?”

Xiao Yu asked, “After killing so many, do you ever sleep at night?”

“Ha ha!”

The middle-aged man scoffed. “Every human heart has its own scale and moral court. I set my own standards for mine, so why wouldn’t I sleep well?”

“I see.”

Xiao Yu nodded. “In simple terms, ordinary people aren’t worthy of being considered your equals, is that it?”

“You could think of it that way.”

The middle-aged man shrugged. “Why should regular folks be on the same level as me… Don’t waste our time. Grab me quickly—this time, you win… Uh, what exactly do you plan to do?”

“Oh, nothing much.”

Xiao Yu raised his hand and gripped the middle-aged man’s neck. “Just kill him.”

The middle-aged man: …

Has he lost his mind?

Does he even know who I am?

Does he understand the consequences of killing me?

“No!”

The middle-aged man struggled, roaring, “How dare you! Do you know that killing me spells your doom? Your life is over—if you survive, forget about advancing within the system, let alone heading National Security. You’ll be finished; you’ll end up a nobody…”

“All said?”

Xiao Yu smiled. “Honestly, being ordinary isn’t so bad. One day, I’ll stand before my sister and shout, ‘Auntie, I don’t want to work anymore!’ She’ll burst into tears of joy, treating me like her little prince and taking care of me for life.”

“You…” The middle-aged man opened his mouth but could not muster another threat.

He couldn’t fathom that as a man, Xiao Yu could so casually cast aside power for an ordinary life.

Snap!

The middle-aged man’s neck broke.

His mind ceased in that moment.

Even in death, his expression betrayed disbelief—he couldn’t accept that someone in this world would dare kill him.

He refused to believe that any man could view power so nonchalantly.

He wouldn’t believe that anyone would kill him just to spare a group of insignificant lives.

Gazing at the corpse on the floor.

Sometimes Xiao Yu wondered: Was it worth it?

The answer was: It was worth it.

Not killing him left his conscience restless!

From the day he donned his police uniform, Xiao Yu held one principle close.

Some things are simply above life itself.

Stepping out of the Chamber of Panic, he ignored the complex expressions on Wang Dong and Zhou Lie’s faces.

Xiao Yu exited Guofeng Building and paused, looking up at the blazing sun.

A youthful radiance spread across his face.

[Ding – Congratulations, Host, you’ve cracked the Rubik’s Cube…]

……

A day later, at home.

Xiao Yu loved waking up early.

Every morning, rising early filled him with a sense of rock-solid determination.

He watched the people around him.

There was a woman who defied any superlatives.

Her features were flawless—elegant, cool, with a unique aura that made her seem like a noble, ethereal goddess.

And when you added the title of billionaire tycoon and National Security Team Leader’s wife, her presence was even more commanding.

Yet every morning upon waking, Xiao Yu worried it might all be just a dream.

That someone so perfect could really be mine—it was just too surreal.

Then, his heart would race uncontrollably, completely entranced by her allure.

“Can’t get enough, huh?”

Seeing his little brother’s adoring, goofy expression, Mu Qingwu couldn’t help but smile and pull him close.

“Sis, I feel awful!”

Xiao Yu buried his face in Mu Qingwu’s embrace, grumbling, “Maybe I won’t make it as a cop.”

“Really?”

Mu Qingwu’s eyes suddenly lit up, and in a flash, the cool, lofty goddess transformed into a charming beauty, delighted beyond measure.

“You sound almost gleeful at my misfortune?”

Xiao Yu looked up from her embrace, clearly displeased.

“How could I?”

Mu Qingwu, holding him like a beloved child, leaned down and kissed Xiao Yu’s forehead. “Alright, I’m happy!”

Really, not making it as a cop meant an ordinary, joyful life for the whole family.

And that was as wonderful as it got.

But… could it really be that easy?

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes. “That happy, huh?”

“Absolutely.”

Mu Qingwu’s plump lips curved into a smile. “Then I can greet you every day… Good morning, my little one. Good afternoon, my little one. Good night, my little one. Mu… never mind, little ones don’t get kisses!”

“So annoying!”

Xiao Yu gritted his teeth. “With you like this, I can’t even get out of bed.”

“Dummy, stop pretending. You must be exhausted, right?”

Mu Qingwu’s eyes sparkled like precious gems, full of enticing charm and gentle warmth.

“…”

Xiao Yu stared blankly at Mu Qingwu, then buried his face once more in her embrace.

“Refuse to let go?”

Gently stroking his short hair, Mu Qingwu smiled and teased, “If someone dares take you away, I’ll snatch you right back!”

Xiao Yu, nestled in his beautiful sister’s arms, silently smiled.

He couldn’t help but think his sister still possessed the authority of an English teacher with a commanding ruler in hand.

But whether to pursue that topic, he’d decide later.

Xiao Yu stood and looked into Mu Qingwu’s enchanting eyes.

“What’s up?” Mu Qingwu’s face glowed like a painted sunset.

Bending down, Xiao Yu bit his sister’s lip.

“I’m thinking about having a second child!”

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