Collecting Powerful Girlfriends: My Invincible Harem

Chapter 43 – Father, let me leave this world peacefully

Central Plaza.

This was one of the most bustling areas in Heavenly Capital City.

Not only were there various shops selling all kinds of goods, but there were also numerous food stalls offering delicious beast meat.

In the very center of the plaza, there was even a martial arts arena where warriors could spar and exchange techniques.

In front of the central arena stood a towering announcement stone, three meters high, with proclamations from the City Lord's Mansion posted on it.

One of these proclamations was particularly notable.

It was a plea from City Lord Murong Fu, offering a hefty reward for anyone who could cure Murong Bo or his daughter, Murong Qingxue.

The reward was a million Spirit Crystals and five high-grade items.

In the past few years, many had taken down this announcement, but all had failed.

Now, no one dared to touch it anymore.

"I've found it, this is the one..."

Bringing Cai Yan to the central plaza, Xiao Chen's gaze locked onto the towering stone.

After a quick search, he took down the announcement.

"Hiss, who is that kid?"

"Does he really think he can cure the old City Lord Murong or the young lady?"

"That's impossible!"

"Even the renowned Alchemy King Gu Qinghe couldn't solve their problem."

"How could a mere youngster possibly succeed?!"

"That kid is in for big trouble!"

"Taking down this announcement without the necessary skills is mocking the City Lord's Mansion!"

"In the past, many frauds who coveted the reward were crippled and thrown into the dungeon by City Lord Murong!"

Seeing Xiao Chen's actions, the surrounding warriors stopped in their tracks, their eyes filled with astonishment.

They couldn't help but whisper among themselves, their gazes filled with ridicule and pity.

"May I ask your name?"

As the crowd buzzed with discussion, a soldier guarding the announcement stone walked over to Xiao Chen with a serious expression.

They were the city guards of Heavenly Capital City, tasked with watching over the announcements to prevent any deliberate sabotage.

Of course, when someone took down an announcement, it was also their duty to escort them to the City Lord's Mansion.

"My surname is Xiao..."

Seeing the two city guards approach without scolding him, Xiao Chen felt a bit of goodwill towards them.

He cupped his hands and reported his surname.

"Young Master Xiao, do you understand the implications of this announcement?"

The icy aura of his killing intent made the room's temperature plummet.

"Qing'er (Hong'er) was negligent for a moment, please forgive us, City Lord."

The two maidservants kept their heads low, trembling even more violently.

"Don't blame them..."

"I found an excuse to send them away. Yelling at them won't help."

Just as Murong Fu was about to speak, Murong Qingxue woke up and spoke in a voice that was ethereal and empty.

It was hard to believe that such a melodious voice, like a clear spring, came from a girl covered in red hair.

"Qingxue?"

Hearing her voice, the darkness on Murong Fu's face vanished, and he quickly turned to look at her.

"Is something bothering you? Tell Father, and I'll take care of it..."

"Father, let me leave this world peacefully..."

Before Murong Fu could finish, Murong Qingxue interrupted him.

"Living..."

"In others' eyes, I'm just a freak, a burden that brings you more chains, only subjecting me to more controversy and torment."

"Father, I'm so tired of living..."

"Though suicide is an act of cowardice and escape, I can't go on like this."

"Qingxue misses Mother..."

"If there's a next life, Qingxue will be your daughter again and repay your kindness."

"But now... please forgive Qingxue's willfulness and let me leave this world."

Her ethereal, melodious voice spoke of despair, echoing in the room.

Murong Fu's body trembled, an indescribable pain nearly suffocating him.

Even Qing'er and Hong'er, who had been kneeling in fear, forgot their terror and began to weep uncontrollably.

As Murong Qingxue's maidservants, they knew better than anyone that her life was more painful than death.

Today, when Murong Qingxue found an excuse to send them away, they had sensed something was wrong.

But they still chose to leave, to fulfill her wish.

Perhaps death was the only true release for Murong Qingxue.

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"Qingxue, give Father three more days. I've found a great master who can cure your ailment."

"I promise you, I'll make you well again. So... please wait a little longer, okay?"

Seeing the pleading look in her eyes, Murong Fu fought back tears, his voice filled with supplication.

He knew her pain, knew that living was a torment for her.

But Murong Qingxue was his daughter, the only love child of him and his wife. He couldn't bear to see her take her own life.