These days, it was difficult for Star Han and Yu Ya to meet often because Yu Ya had started school. Even though they were in the same city, their schedules were busy. Star Han understood how tiring it could be to attend classes in high school, as he had experienced it himself. So, if there was nothing important, Star Han would usually spend weekends going out with Yu Ya, strolling through the streets, enjoying the scenery, and visiting parks. It wasn't about anything else; the main purpose was to relax and have a good time together.

In reality, Star Han didn't have any important matters to attend to during this period. Since he had mastered the Clear Heart Art, he didn't have any specific work to do for now. Thus, he easily found time to go out and have fun.

They didn't go too far to play; they just visited several famous tourist attractions in the city. Star Han was also very interested in this, as he now preferred being close to nature. They occasionally took photos as souvenirs. As for Yu Ya, she didn't care much about the location as long as she could go out and have fun. Being with Star Han was enough for her. If Star Han could spare some time from his busy schedule (which was actually quite idle), it made her content to accompany him on mountain hikes or water activities.

They had already been to several places, and today was another day for an outing. In the morning, Star Han asked Yu Ya as usual, "Ya, where do you want to go today?"

Yu Ya thought for a moment and replied, "I'm tired of going to parks and lakes. Can we go somewhere more interesting today?"

"What kind of place do you want to go?" Star Han indulgently asked.

"I want to go to a place with fewer people, where we can quietly enjoy the scenery together without any disturbances. I just want to spend a happy day with you," Yu Ya spoke dreamily.

Seeing her hopeful expression, Star Han felt a pang in his heart. What a simple request! He said, "Let me think... I think we can go to Guanghua Mountain nearby. The scenery there is beautiful, and there aren't many visitors. We can also have a picnic there. How about that?"

"Okay, but I heard that it hasn't been safe there lately. There have been reports of gang activities, and someone even died there not long ago. Is it suitable for us to go?" Yu Ya expressed some concern.

"Don't worry. It's still within the city, so who would dare to commit murder in broad daylight? Besides, even if there are any dangers, our luck won't be that bad. It's a big mountain, and the chances of encountering trouble are slim. If we don't go there, we'll have to travel for half a day to find another mountain," Star Han reassured her.

"Alright, let's go then," Yu Ya agreed.

They packed some necessary items, including food and a tent, for their picnic. Guanghua Mountain indeed had beautiful scenery, which brought joy to their hearts. However, due to recent incidents, the mountain was almost deserted. The entire mountaintop felt eerie and desolate, but the scenery was still breathtaking. It suited Star Han and Yu Ya's preferences since they didn't like crowded places. Guanghua Mountain was vast, and Star Han didn't intend to explore every corner. They arrived at a meadow where they set up their small tent, laying a plastic sheet on the grass. They took out the food and enjoyed their meal while admiring the scenery, the distant green mountains and clear waters, like a picturesque landscape painting. The blue sky and white clouds added to the beauty of it all.

Star Han was in a great mood and handed the camera to Yu Ya, saying, "We've taken so many photos, but we haven't captured any scenic shots yet. Let's take one now. Look at that beautiful view, let's capture it."

"Ah, that side looks really beautiful," Yu Ya exclaimed, pointing to a waterfall in the distance. She adjusted the focus on the camera and began selecting the best composition. Soon, she found the perfect spot. At that moment, she noticed two people appearing in the camera's viewfinder. The two individuals were walking on a cliff, dragging something with them. They were too far away to see clearly, so she adjusted the focus to get a clearer view. As she did, she realized that the two people had fierce and menacing appearances, and the thing they were dragging turned out to be a person. She couldn't determine if that person was dead or alive, but she witnessed the two individuals tossing the person into a nearby pool of water. Yu Ya was startled and pressed the shutter, capturing the scene of the two people throwing the person into the water. At that moment, one of the individuals seemed to notice the flash from the camera and looked in their direction, pointing and saying something to the other person. Yu Ya saw his expression clearly through the camera lens and exclaimed in fear, "Brother, someone just threw a person into the water. I saw it, I saw it!"

"Really? Maybe it's related to the gang," Star Han, with his good eyesight, also vaguely saw what had happened.

Star Han had a bad premonition. If it was indeed the work of a gang, he had brought trouble upon himself this time. And it wouldn't be a small trouble.

However, seeing that Yu Ya had been unresponsive for some time, he hurriedly reassured her, saying, "Ya, it's okay. It doesn't concern us. It's none of our business."

"Brother, let's go. Let's leave this place! I don't want to stay here anymore," Star Han finally realized the situation.

"Alright!" Star Han knew that with this incident, there was no point in continuing their outing. Their mood had soured, and the interest was lost.

After saying that, they quickly packed up their belongings and left. They had come with excitement, but now they returned disappointed.

The next day, Star Han accompanied Yu Ya to school. Star Han had been feeling restless at home for the past few days, sensing that something was about to happen. And indeed, someone came to find him after a few days of calm. It was lunchtime when Star Han received an unexpected phone call in the living room.

The voice on the other end was unfamiliar. The person asked, "Is this Mr. Star Han?"

Star Han replied, "Yes, this is Star Han. Who is this?"

"Never mind who I am. What's important is that you bring the photos and negatives you took at Guanghua Mountain last time, all of them, and meet your sister at the spot where you had a picnic last time at Guanghua Mountain tomorrow at 1:30 PM. If I don't see you there or if you report this to the police, hehe, then your sister will be unfortunate. She's a beautiful girl," the person said, followed by a sinister laugh.

"Yu Ya? What have you done to my sister? How dare you!" Star Han angrily asked.

"Oh, nothing serious. We just invited her to be our guest for a few days. Don't worry, she's fine. Miss Yu Ya, would you like to say something to your brother?" the voice came through.

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"Brother, don't come...," it was Yu Ya's voice, but she was cut off before finishing her sentence.

"Mr. Star Han, I believe you're a smart person. If we don't see you tomorrow afternoon, don't blame me for not giving you face," the person said before bursting into laughter.

"Alright, I will definitely go. Don't harm Yu Ya. If I find even a hair out of place on her, I will make sure you pay with your lives," Star Han coldly responded.

"Good, let's see tomorrow," the person said and hung up. It seemed like Star Han's tone had startled them, leaving them short of breath.

After listening to the call, Star Han was furious. He had anticipated trouble, but he didn't expect them to find Yu Ya before him. It was understandable since a beautiful girl would leave a stronger impression than an ordinary man, making her an easier target. Star Han blamed himself for not considering this and should have let Yu Ya rest at home for a few days. But regretting it now wouldn't help; he needed to think about how to save Yu Ya. Should he report it to the police? Star Han dismissed the idea since he knew that the police in reality were not as effective as they were portrayed in movies or novels. After pondering for a while, Star Han couldn't come up with a better solution. Well, he would go alone tomorrow, see how things played out, and if anything happened to Yu Ya, he wouldn't let them go unpunished.

The next day, Star Han brought his seven flying knives and had the driver drop him off at the foot of Guanghua Mountain. He asked the driver to wait for him there. He didn't want to alarm too many people. He climbed the mountain while observing the surroundings and various terrains. It was 1:30 PM when Star Han arrived at the picnic spot they had visited before.

There were five people waiting for him, each armed with a weapon. Most of them had knives, while one seemed to have a gun on him, though it was unclear if it was real. They saw Star Han approaching and pulled out a woman from behind—Yu Ya. She appeared to be in relatively good condition, just a bit weary. At the same time, Star Han heard Yu Ya's voice in his mind, saying, "Brother, I knew you would come. You wouldn't abandon me."

"Ya, are you alright?" Star Han asked, concerned.

"Brother, they want to kill us all here. Don't believe anything they say," Yu Ya warned.

"Don't worry, Ya. I'm here for you. Just follow my lead. We'll be fine," Star Han assured her.

Star Han assessed the situation while pretending to negotiate. Meanwhile, he activated the Qingxin Art to see if there were any hidden individuals around. It seemed that the opposing group thought he would be an easy target, as there was no one else around. Star Han made up his mind. He took out the photos he had brought and waved them, saying, "What you want is here. Release her."

The leader chuckled and said, "Release her? Why would we do that? You've witnessed us committing murder, so all of you will die. Today is your death day. Surrender, brothers, attack and kill them."

"Why don't you keep your word?" Yu Ya interjected.

"Why should we keep our word? Do you think this is a game? Stop talking and let's kill the man. We'll keep the girl for ourselves," the leader replied.

Two men immediately rushed towards them, wielding their knives to strike. Star Han was furious and determined to eliminate these scoundrels completely. He didn't want to waste any more time with them. He swiftly threw two flying knives, and in an instant, he appeared beside Yu Ya. He pulled out another flying knife from his body and effortlessly cut the ropes that bound her. The two attackers staggered and fell, each with a flying knife lodged in their necks.

The remaining three were petrified by Star Han's extraordinary skills. Two of them immediately turned to flee. Star Han threw two more flying knives, and as they ran, they suddenly seemed to be struck by a white light from the front. They lost consciousness and fell, not knowing what had happened. The leader was initially stunned by Star Han's skills but quickly drew a gun from his waist, aiming it at them. However, before he could take aim, Star Han smiled faintly, extended his hand, and with a gesture, the gun flew into his own hand. He then said, "This gun doesn't seem very reliable, but it's not bad. Thank you for the gift."

After putting the gun in his pocket, Star Han looked at the leader, who stared back in shock and exclaimed, "Sorcery! Sorcery!"

Terrified, the leader turned and ran without caring about anything else. Star Han sternly warned, "Take one more step, and I will kill you."

The man was frightened and immediately fell to his knees, begging, "Sir, I'm just a small fry. Please have mercy and spare me. I promise..."

"Fine, first tell me who sent you here. Tell me honestly, or..." Star Han gestured with the flying knife against the man's face. The man, half-dead with fear, quickly said, "Please don't kill me. I'll tell you. It was the Three Dragons Society who sent us. We're just small roles. They ordered me, and I had no choice."

Before long, Star Han learned all about the Three Dragons Society, including the fact that the main leaders were three individuals who called themselves Qing Long (Green Dragon), Bai Long (White Dragon), and Hui Long (Gray Dragon). He didn't have much information about the other minor members.

After hearing everything, Star Han made up his mind. Since the Three Dragons were not good people, there was no need to be polite with them. Besides, he had been practicing the Qingxin Art for so long without an opportunity to use it. Now that they had come to him, even if he didn't take action, they would come for him eventually. For the sake of future peace, he would let these three evil dragons have a taste of their own medicine.

The man finished talking and said, "That's all I know. I've told you everything. I promise I won't tell anyone about today's events." He pleaded, looking at Star Han.

Star Han remained silent. At this moment, Yu Ya had calmed down and said, "Brother, just let him go. He's already pitiful."

Star Han sighed and said, "Releasing him would create more trouble. If people find out about my abilities, it will bring even more problems in the future. Besides, today's events cannot be leaked."

"I swear, I swear, if I mention anything about today's events, may lightning strike me and may I never find peace," the man quickly pleaded.

Star Han looked at Yu Ya and said, "Alright, listen carefully. If I let you go this time, but I catch you doing anything bad again, I won't spare you. Now, get lost!"

After that, Star Han turned to Yu Ya and asked, "Yu Ya, are you alright? Did they hurt you?"

"I'm fine. They just brought me here and kept me locked up. Then we ended up here," Yu Ya replied.

"I must say, Ya, you have good skills. How did you get captured by a few people?" Star Han asked, puzzled.

"I wasn't paying attention. They drugged me as soon as they approached. When I woke up, I was already here," Yu Ya explained, feeling embarrassed.

"Well, it's understandable. It's your first time encountering such a situation. It's good that you didn't panic. But in the future, you should learn how to protect yourself," Star Han advised.

"Brother, I understand. I will be careful from now on," Yu Ya promised.

"Brother, be careful!" Yu Ya suddenly shouted. Star Han had already noticed. He didn't intend to let this man go and had deliberately given him an opportunity to fall into the trap. It would also provide an explanation to Yu Ya. With a gunshot, Star Han's aim was precise, but unfortunately, the bullet hit his knife. Star Han wasn't going to be lenient this time. Without waiting for Yu Ya to say anything, he threw a flying knife.

It turned out that the leader hadn't left and still had two guns on him. He had taken out the second gun while Star Han was talking, hoping to launch a surprise attack. Yu Ya happened to notice it. Star Han was unharmed, but the leader wasn't as fortunate. Star Han swiftly severed his throat before he could even fire.

"Now everything is fine. That was a close call," Star Han said, pretending to be shaken as he looked at the fallen leader.

"It's my fault. If I hadn't asked you to let him go, none of this would have happened," Yu Ya blamed herself.

However, she quickly continued, "Brother, you're amazing! Your flying knives are incredible. Can you teach me?"

"I can, but you have to practice diligently; otherwise, it won't be of much use," Star Han replied. Without the Qingxin Art, the flying knives wouldn't be as effective. Although Yu Ya had also practiced the Qingxin Art, her skills couldn't compare to Star Han's.

"Oh, I will definitely do my best," Yu Ya happily said.

Star Han picked up the flying knives, wiped away the blood, and put them away. He then eliminated their traces and left with Yu Ya, running down the mountain.