Hong Heizi was filled with a sense of awe that surged like ocean waves. He stared intently at Han Yuling, this formidable woman who appeared even more dazzling in the sunlight. He felt her intangible pressure slamming against his soul like a heavy hammer. Hong Heizi knew clearly that his men were like fragile glass, utterly incomparable to Han Yuling's iron-tough strength. He bitterly conceded his defeat, realizing that before Han Yuling's extraordinary power, they were mere specks of dust. Hong Heizi's heart was filled with a sense of awe and defeat, like a giant whirlpool ruthlessly devouring his confidence and pride.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his churning emotions. In his memory, that once-happy family no longer existed. His mother had been violated by a flower-picking scoundrel and died of shame and indignation. His father, unable to bear the blow, had pined away and died. At that time, his Eldest Uncle had taken him in, but his uncle's wife had not treated him well, frequently beating, scolding, and bullying him. Hong Heizi could not bear such a life, so he chose to run away, following a group of petty thugs and spending those dark days stealing and pilfering.
He tried his best to calm himself, but the tears in his eyes could not stop flowing. He thought of his past, which was the greatest regret of his life. He had once thought he had no hope left, but now a new hope was suddenly ignited.
Chapter 26