CHAPTER 174: CHAPTER 174: RELEASE THEM AND I’LL GO WITH YOU (4)_1

"Yes, I feel the killing intent, and it’s targeted at Sister You. I’ll take her away. Although the killing intent is fierce, I can evade it," Qi Zhuochen’s voice was hushed as he spoke softly into her ear.

"I could leave, but what about everyone else?"

Shangguan You’s brows rose. The others, of course, referred to the members of the Shangguan Family.

"Miss Shangguan, everyone’s fate in this world is predetermined. They are destined to face this calamity, so no matter how hard you try, you can’t change that," Old Qi shook his head.

"Predetermined fate? Then was it predetermined for Qi Zhuochen to die in that small lake? Since he could change his destiny because of me, why can’t the others? Don’t you find it laughable when you say that?" Shangguan You sneered. The Shangguan Family’s death is predetermined? To hell with predetermined fate!

From the moment she, Shangguan You, was reborn, she had stopped believing in fate. Fate was in one’s own hands.

"Miss Shangguan, although I don’t know what happened to you or what you possess, if you act like this, it will..."

"It has nothing to do with you." Shangguan You huffed coldly, her body already moving quickly toward the private room where Shangguan Zhi and the others were. If fate couldn’t be changed, she would change it for them to see.

"Grandpa, why are you all still here?" Inside the private room, Shangguan You saw her family preparing to leave and asked anxiously.

"You, you’re being too cautious. We won’t be in any danger."

"Grandpa, I don’t have time to explain much. All of you stay in the Yu Family’s private room. No matter what happens, don’t you dare come out. I’ll be fine."

Shangguan You’s voice was somewhat cold. Immediately, her hands swiftly formed seals, casting an Obedient Seal on them. Enveloped by the seal, everyone headed toward the Yu Family’s private room one by one. Simultaneously, Shangguan You cast another Obedient Seal toward the Yu Family’s private room, ensuring everyone stayed there.

At the door, she placed another type of seal to ensure their safety. After completing these tasks, she once again quickly disappeared from the room.

Just as she anticipated, when she re-emerged, the entire hall was in chaos. The violent explosion from her dream hadn’t occurred, but many black-clad individuals had stormed in. The only difference from her dream was that there were no bloodbaths and no deaths—only the sound of gunfire and countless people cowering on the ground. Regardless of their usual glamour, they now all wore expressions of terror, cowering on the floor too scared to make a sound.

Continuous gunfire erupted, sparks flying. The dance floor, moments before as bright as a banquet and bustling with noise, suddenly fell quiet. As Shangguan You appeared, she was immediately targeted, eyes locking onto her like vipers.

"Are you Shangguan You?" a chilling voice rang out, and Shangguan You once again became the center of attention.

"Who are you people?" Shangguan You’s eyes flashed. She forced herself to remain calm, coldly observing the man’s icy, snake-like gaze. His eyes are incredibly dangerous.

"TSK, TSK, TSK, just a little girl." The black-clad man sneered, his voice not loud, but clear enough for everyone present to hear distinctly.

"What do you want?" Shangguan You retreated a few steps, observing the black-clad men who surrounded her. Should I counterattack, hide in my space, or let them take me?

"We just want to invite you for a visit. Come now, will you follow us willingly, or must we start killing?" As the man spoke, he grabbed a nearby person, aiming the muzzle of his gun directly at their forehead.

"Sister, please, go with them! I beg you, save me! I don’t want to die, Sister!" Shangguan Rou’s voice rose, thick with sobs, her entire body quivering with fear.

Shangguan You looked coldly at Shangguan Rou without speaking or agreeing.

"Cousin Shangguan, they’re just inviting you over. Go with them! The lives of hundreds are in your hands now; you can’t let so many people die because of you!" Li Meisu’s voice also chimed in. She and Shangguan Rou had the worst luck; when the intruders rushed in, they were among the first to be captured, and they desperately didn’t want to die.

Many people shared Li Meisu’s sentiment: sacrificing one to save the rest naturally meant sacrificing Shangguan You.

"Drop your weapons!" After a moment of silence enveloped the dance floor, the Luo Family finally arrived, surrounding all the black-clad figures. Everything is diverging from my Dream Mirror, Shangguan You thought. Everything has changed.

"Drop our weapons? Are you dreaming?" The leading black-clad man sneered. BANG! He aimed the gun directly at Shangguan Rou’s arm and fired.

"AAAH!" Shangguan Rou screamed, her face paling from the pain. She stared at the hole in her arm, blood flowing ceaselessly, her body trembling violently.

"Sister, please save me! I don’t want to die! Sister, I’m your sister! You can’t sacrifice my life just for yourself! Sister, how can you be so heartless? How could you?"

Shangguan Rou shrieked hysterically.

BANG! BANG! BANG! More gunshots rang out, and several people were hit. The dance floor became shrouded in the thick scent of blood. Many began to scream, begging Shangguan You for help. Some even started to prevent Luo Tong and his men from advancing, insisting that Shangguan You be handed over to save their own lives.

At this juncture, their own lives were paramount to the crowd. Inside the private room, Shangguan Zhi and his family heard every word from outside. They yearned to rush out, to scream at those people! Why should our girl trade her life for theirs? What right do they have? But they could only listen, their bodies immobilized, unable to move.

"Bring out the Shangguan Family members! Since Miss Shangguan doesn’t wish to accompany us, we’ll have to make the Shangguan Family die one by one before your very eyes. Let’s see then if you’ll prioritize yourself or them!"