She instinctively stepped back, her voice trembling as she asked Charlie, “Who… who are you?”


    With a smile, Charlie replied, “Myst name is Wade, and my first name is Charlie. Charlie is my real name. You’ve set a trap in Nigeria, and the person you’re trying to catch is me.”


    Suddenly panicking, Song Ruyu stammered, “You… why did you tell me…”


    Charlie, still smiling, looked at her and responded, “Didn’t you ask me?”


    “I…” Song Ruyu gasped, fear filling her eyes as she whispered, “I’m asking you… you… you don’t have to be so direct… you… you don’t intend to let me live, do you? That’s why you’re being so open, right?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “You’re quite perceptive,” Charlie said with a grin.


    Song Ruyu’s face drained of color. At just 24 years old, she hade to understand the harsh truth only two years prior. Being her family’s sole hope for generations weighed heavily on her, and the thought of death terrified her. Yet, realizing that Charlie’s candidness suggested he wouldn’t allow her to live, she steeled herself, gritting her teeth as she dered, “It doesn’t matter. I want to be loyal to the Lord. If I die at your hands today, the Lord will surely reward my family when he learns of it! I can proudly say I died for a noble cause!”


    “Ouch…” Charlie said, smacking his lips as he looked at her, then added with a smile, “Now that you mention it, I won’t kill you. But if I take you and the Cavalry Guards away, will Sara think you’ve betrayed her?”


    With extreme fear etched on her face, Song Ruyu paused before resolutely stating, “I’m willing to die to prove my loyalty to the Lord!”


    Without hesitation, she gathered her spiritual energy in her palm, raised her hand, and struck her forehead with all her strength.


    The force of that p was tremendous, indicating she was willing to risk everything. If itnded, it would surely do severe damage.


    Charlie was taken aback. This young woman, full of courage, was ready to end her life over her beliefs. It seemed she was leaving herself no escape, and her temperament was indeed fierce.


    However, Charlie didn’t want her to die; she still had value, and he couldn’t simply allow that to happen.


    Quickly, Charlie dropped the rapier in his right hand and seized her hand, filled with spiritual energy. The moment he grasped her delicate hand, he transferred energy into her body, sealing her dantian and meridians.


    Having never experienced physical contact with a man before, Song Ruyu felt a mix of shame and anger boil within her. Distracted by her emotions, she failed to notice her cultivation had been sealed by Charlie. Instead, she screamed hysterically, “Lecher, let me go!”


    “Alright, alright,” Charlie replied, nodding as he instantly released her hand.


    Despite her determination to end her life, Song Ruyu still possessed strength. As soon as Charlie let go, she immediately pped her forehead with force.


    With bloodshot eyes, she red at Charlie, filled with rage as she shouted, “Charlie, right? I won’t let you escape, even if I be a ghost!”


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