Systemless Villain

Chapter 174 Problem Solved

Chapter 174 Problem Solved

"I've seen enough of this!" Long Tian declared coldly.

The expressions of the five thugs tightened as they gazed at Long Tian approaching. Liu Zhenyi, who also witnessed this, felt a glimmer of hope.

However, Ji Gongju grinned playfully instead.

"Ohh, who's this? A boyfriend? Hehe, I suddenly got a brilliant idea. What if we tie him up and show him how we're playing with Liu Zhenyi?" he said, his tongue playing on his lips with lustful intent.

Long Tian's expression grew colder as he advanced. One of the thugs walked toward him with a confident smile.

"Be a good boy and obey me," he said, confidence laced in his tone.

However, as his hand reached him, Long Tian suddenly gripped his neck, lifting him up.

His expression changed drastically. "Le-let me go!" he pleaded in pain.

However, Long Tian's expression remained ruthless. His grip tightened, and a sickening "Crack!" echoed, marking the brutal snap of the man's neck.

The lifeless body dropped to the ground, accompanied by the cruel extinguishing of his breath.

The other four thugs, along with Liu Zhenyi, stood frozen, their eyes wide in disbelief at the swift brutality Long Tian had unleashed, not anticipating such ruthless efficiency.

With gritted teeth, Ji Gongju snarled, "Bastard! Overwhelm him, bring him in breathing; I'll tear him apart!" in a furious outburst.

His three henchmen nodded with grim determination and charged at Long Tian.

Simultaneously, Long Tian summoned dragon claws in his right hand, and with a visceral ferocity, he ruthlessly assaulted the trio.

Claw!

Claw!

Claw!

In a macabre dance, three savage swipes left the heads of the trio brutally severed from their necks, each swipe leaving behind gruesome claw marks and a chilling trail of crimson.

The middle-aged man's countenance contorted with disbelief, profound horror etched across his face.

However, Long Tian's expression remained an icy visage of cold determination. "Kneel!" he commanded, unleashing an overwhelming aura pressure that forced Ji Gongju to immediately kneel on the ground, rendered entirely powerless.

Liu Zhenyi remained in a state of shock, struggling to comprehend the gruesome scene that unfolded before her with startling speed.

Long Tian, devoid of emotion, advanced towards Liu Zhenyi, producing a knife from his spatial ring. "Now, kill him," he commanded, his voice cutting through the charged atmosphere.

Liu Zhenyi's eyes reflected disbelief. "I-I can't do that," she stammered.

"Why? Have you never killed anyone before? Then, this will be your first murder," Long Tian asserted, presenting the knife with a chilling calmness.

Liu Zhenyi hesitated, her gaze meeting Long Tian's unwavering stare.

Finally, she accepted the knife, turning her attention to Ji Gongju, yet her hand trembled with the weight of the decision.

"D-don't do this, Zhenyi," Ji Gongju pleaded, his features twisted in a grimace as he fought against the constraints on his body.

Liu Zhenyi's focus remained on him, but Long Tian leaned in, his voice a sinister whisper in her ear.

"I've heard everything, Zhenyi. Wasn't it this bastard who made you and your sister suffer? The debt should have been paid, but he prolonged your anguish. Kill him, and watch that suffer evaporate," he hissed with a sinister intensity.

Long Tian's words fueled her hatred towards Ji Gongju. For five years, she endured his oppression. Her gaze turned colder, her hand steady.

Ji Gongju felt his heart race with fear. "Please, Zhenyi, don't listen to him. Forgive me for my actions all this time!" he pleaded desperately.

However, Liu Zhenyi's expression remained unforgiving.

"Come on, Zhenyi, if you kill him now, all that suffering will disappear," Long Tian whispered once more.

Long Tian's voice, like an insidious enchantment, compelled her to tighten her grip on the knife. Her gaze now emanated a determined intent to kill.

And then, she thrust the knife into Ji Gongju's neck, a sickening "Stab!" resonating as it pierced through skin to the nape of his neck.

Ji Gongju's eyes widened in disbelief as his body crumpled to the ground, blood gushing from his neck, life swiftly slipping away.

Liu Zhenyi's expression mirrored the shock, the knife slipping from her hand to the blood-stained ground, her trembling hand evidence of the grisly act.

"I-I killed him," she stammered, her voice quivering.

The deed, unfamiliar to her, sent shivers through her body, and she teetered on the edge of collapsing. Suddenly, Long Tian embraced her from the front.

"It's okay, Zhenyi. You did well. Sometimes, you have to do things you despise to rid yourself of suffering," Long Tian said, his tone soothing.

Liu Zhenyi felt a strange mix of emotions, somewhat relieved. She clung to Long Tian, seeking comfort. "Can we remain like this a bit longer?" she implored.

"Of course," Long Tian replied.

They held each other for an extended period. Long Tian himself understood that killing was not something easy. He suddenly remembered the first time he killed someone, back in middle school, the victim being none other than his senior.

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Over thirty minutes had elapsed. Presently, Long Tian and Liu Zhenyi found themselves in the mansion's living room.

Outside the mansion, the remains of Ji Gongju and his underlings had vanished. Long Tian had incinerated them with eerie black flames.

Neighbors and passersby on the street remained oblivious, or perhaps intentionally turned a blind eye. The considerable distance between the bodies and the road ensured the events went unnoticed by the public.

In this moment, Liu Zhenyi and Long Tian sat together, her confiding in him about various things. Naturally, the conversation revolved around the debt and the relentless loan sharks.

"...That's why I'm concerned they might come back," Liu Zhenyi expressed, her face marked with worry.

However, Long Tian smiled reassuringly. "It's just Feixa company; I can handle them for you. Do you have their number?" he inquired.

"Yes, I do," Liu Zhenyi affirmed, swiftly retrieving her smartphone and presenting the number to Long Tian.

"Have you tried calling them? Inquiring about the debt?" Long Tian questioned.

"I've made numerous calls, and their response is consistently the same. The debt remains unsettled, and more often than not, my calls go unanswered. Despite repeated visits by my sister and me, their stance doesn't waver. It's been 5 years, and I feel like we've been swindled," Liu Zhenyi explained, frustration resonating in her voice.

Acknowledging her plight, Long Tian nodded, "Alright, let me make the call," he declared.

Subsequently, he retrieved his smartphone, copied the number, and promptly dialed. A beep signaled the initiation of the call, and after a brief pause, the connection was connected.

"This is Feixa company, how may I assist you?" a woman's voice rang out.

"Yes, I am Long Tian, from the Long family of Beijing. I would like to inquire if the debt of Liu Zhenyi's parents has been settled. I just want to make sure; if not, I might send some people to visit your company," Long Tian responded, his tone resolute.

There was no immediate response from the woman. For 10 seconds, 30 seconds, even 1 minute, there was still silence.

Liu Zhenyi looked on, a mix of worry and hope in her eyes. She hoped that Long Tian could resolve the debt issue.

Since entering high school, she has worked tirelessly, taking on part-time jobs as a store staff and occasionally as a restaurant server. All of this was to repay the debt left by her parents.

At this juncture, the phone buzzed again, and this time, a middle-aged man's voice took over.

"Cough, so, you are young master Long? Long Zhan's son, I presume?" the man inquired.

"It's me," Long Tian affirmed.

Hearing this, the man's voice fell silent momentarily. Initially hesitant, but Long Tian's number held significant authority, a gold-level designation issued exclusively to individuals of high status by the imperial authorities.

He responded without delay, "Um well, I have reviewed Liu Gong's debt records, Liu Zhenyi's father, and his debt was settled two years ago."

Through the loudspeaker, Liu Zhenyi could hear the man's voice. Her expression immediately turned to anger and frustration. So, for two years, she and her sister were mere victims of Ji Gongju's extortion.

Sensing Liu Zhenyi's emotions, Long Tian swiftly retorted, "Well, too bad. Your loan shark, Ji Gongju, has been oppressing my friend, Liu Zhenyi. For two years, they have been coming to collect the debt. And you, I don't know what your position is, but not being aware of it; that's a fatal mistake," he said coldly.

The middle-aged man broke into a cold sweat. "Please calm down, young master Long, I know my subordinates made a mistake. We will compensate, okay?" he asked sincerely.

"Well, since Liu Zhenyi's parents' debt is 50 million, I want you to pay 500 million as compensation. If not, I might send some people to your company," Long Tian declared, his tone unwavering.

The middle-aged man responded immediately, "I will! I will instruct my subordinates to compensate Liu Zhenyi's party right away!" he said earnestly.

"Good, don't make me wait," Long Tian nodded.

Without waiting for the middle-aged man's response, he promptly ended the call.

Setting his phone on the table, Long Tian shifted his gaze towards Liu Zhenyi. "See, it's easy," he remarked, a smile gracing his face.

Liu Zhenyi remained truly silent, yet tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Without hesitation, she embraced Long Tian, "Thank you, Long Tian. I am so grateful for your help; I don't know how to express my gratitude," she said, her tears flowing even more.

Long Tian gently patted Liu Zhenyi's back, "It's okay. Helping a classmate is a common thing," he reassured.

Liu Zhenyi continued to sob in Long Tian's embrace, unable to convey the depth of relief in her heart. After years, the debt issue was finally resolved.

Long Tian and Liu Zhenyi embraced for a while. As they separated, Long Tian's smile filled the air with warmth. "Your hard work may not have been in vain. Feixa company will compensate you with 500 million Yuan," he said.

Liu Zhenyi mirrored his smile, "Once again, thank you, Long Tian. If there's anything I can do for you, I will do it," she expressed sincerely. Her icy demeanor seemed to melt.

"Well, it's nothing. And I think I'll leave now. Feixa company won't dare to threaten you again," Long Tian said.

"Is there truly nothing I can do to convey my gratitude?" Liu Zhenyi inquired.

Long Tian was about to respond. But suddenly, a surge, like a bolt of lightning, momentarily struck his brain.

Quickly recovering, his pupils now turned bluish, he focused on Liu Zhenyi. "I think you have a beautiful face, Zhenyi," he complimented, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

Liu Zhenyi blushed, taken aback by Long Tian's unexpected words.

Suddenly, Long Tian gently caressed her cheek and leaned in, igniting a fiery passion within her as she realized he had just kissed her. R