Rebirth: A Woman With Frozen Heart

While his subordinates were all crazy outside, Zhi Qiang followed the single path inside the tomb. The tomb had simple design, like it was made in halfhearted way. While holding the gun in his hand, Zhi Qiang proceeded in extreme caution. However in every steps he took, the air seemed became slightly heavier. This feeling.. he had felt this kind of feeling before. Yes.. like it was upon his death..

His steps faltered when a headache was attacking him, flash of memory that was buried within his mind appeared. It was the moment upon his death..

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"Captain! are you alright?!"

"Captain! Answer us!"

Long Zhi Qiang was sitting against the wall, his body was shot twice and pool of blood slowly formed on the ground. He had fallen into a trap, the bastard who played mind games with him was nowhere to be found. Luckily he entered this abandoned building alone, leaving his subordinates to wait for his sign. They wouldn't get any though..

Soft chuckles escaped his lips and a smile filled with love appeared on his ragged face. He was finally free from this endless sorrow. He finally could go to where Ming Yue was.

'Ming Yue.. My Yue..'

'I can finally chase after you.. to the underworld..'

'A life without you is so miserable..'

'I don't even have the chance to ask for your forgiveness..'

'Forgive me for hurting you..'

'Forgive me for being too late to realize my own feelings..'

'Forgive me.. for..'

*Cough!*

Blood spurted from his mouth, Zhi Qiang's sight became blurry and he closed his eyes, waiting for death to engulf him. Yet... Death never came.. Instead, a voice spoke to him..

"Humph.. to think I have to come to the mortal realm only for you.."

A cold, stern voice was heard and Zhi Qiang opened his eyes slowly. What he saw before him was something he didn't expect to see. A middle age man that looked like in his early forties, stood in front of him. What stunned him even more was that the man attire was an ancient one, he was dressed in black color from head to toe.

"..I prefer not to let you be with her again, you have done enough damage for my pesky little moon.." The man said, staring coldly at him. His stare was like a father who had his beloved daughter stolen and being hurt by a horrible man.

"But seeing that her curse had been broken and her soul will be free, her memories will gradually return.." The black attire man spoke, "She will look for you.."

"Besides.. the red thread between your soul and hers still entwined strongly, I have no choice but to follow that Tian Huang's plan.." The man lifted his hand, pointed the palm toward Zhi Qiang's body as it started to glow in golden color.

"..She sacrificed her life for you twice, now it's your turn. If you failed.. I will personally drag you to the lowest part of hell." The man said with a stern warning in his tone.

As darkness claimed Zhi Qiang's mind, the only thing in his mind was only one.

'Who... is HER...?'

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Zhi Qiang leaned his shoulder against the wall as he g.r.o.a.n.e.d in pain. The headache that was attacking him slowly reduced and Zhi Qiang gained his focus back. He frowned, thinking of the new information he got from the memory.

'...The man said.. SHE sacrificed her life twice..'

'Was he.. talking about My Yue..?'

'But Ming Yue only sacrifice her life once..'

'Wait.. that dream about Chang'e and Zhong Kui..'

'...Was that it..?'

Rubbing his forehead, Zhi Qiang shook his head and muttered. "One thing at a time.."

Yes..

He would deal with the memory later..

This tomb took more priority..

Finally decided such thing in his mind, Zhi Qiang continued his steps as he followed along the hallway until he reached an empty room with two paths in it. The left and the right. Zhi Qiang placed his hand to his ear, "Can you guys hear me?"

There was a slight buzzing sound before Cao Wen's voice was heard from the other side. "Yes, Captain! Loud and clear!"

"I followed the path and finally came to an empty room with two paths on each side. The left and the right." Zhi Qiang said, "So far there hasn't any trap yet."

'Except for the memory flash back..' Zhi Qiang added inwardly.

"Choose left, Captain!" Wei Qian's voice was heard, "People always use left to go out of the maze!"

"Eh? I think he should choose right path. I don't believe in superstitions like you Wei Qian~" Cao Feng said, just from the tone and the way he said it, everyone knew that he teased Wei Qian on purpose.

"Would you stop playing around! The Captain's life it's at stake here!" Wei Qian's voice roared, causing Cao Wen to interfere.

"Captain, we trust you. So choose the path you feel it's best!" Cao Wen spoke. "Don't forget to-- zzztttt....Zzztt.. huh?"

Zhi Qiang frowned when buzzing sound was heard from the other side. He was about to ask whether his men could still hear his voice when another voice echoed in his mind.

(.....My.. Lord..)

(...I... have been... waiting..)

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Meanwhile in D City..

Ming Yue arrived at the hospital, she could see Mu Chen, Ming Ran and Yu Wang were already waiting for her. Getting off from the car, she walked with the others toward the three people.

"Have you been waiting long?" Ming Yue asked, clearly worried that they waited for too long because of her.

"No, Leader. We just arrived for like 5 minutes or so." Mu Chen answered, giving reassurance for Ming Yue. His eyes moved toward the people behind Ming Yue. There was a driver, another man with outstanding handsome figure and twins.

"Leader, they are.."

"Ah, Let me introduce them to you. This man is my bodyguard, Yang Lixin. The other man is my follower, Xuan Wu. The twins are my siblings, Lin Shao and Lin Zhao and this child is Ling Mao." Ming Yue spoke, introducing the people who were with her.

Mu Chen smiled, "I am Mu Chen, p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to meet you all." He said. He was a little bit surprised to know that Ming Yue had a bodyguard with her, but somehow.. he had a feeling that he had saw the two men and the child before. Why they felt so familiar?

"I am Ming Ran, pleased to meet you all." Ming Ran said with a timid smile. Her eyes fixed on Yang Lixin, Xuan Wu and Ling Mao, feeling that they looked familiar. Of course Yu Wang was the same, but he decided to ask straight forwardly.

"Have we met before?" Yu Wang asked, both Ming Ran and Mu Chen gazed at him in disbelief. Yet, Yu Wang who was oblivious to their gazes, continued his words. "Why do I feel like I have met you three?" Yu Wang asked, tilting his head while looking so puzzled.

Ming Yue coughed slightly to hide her bewilderment, "I think it's just your imagination." She said and glanced around the parking lot, finding there were police cars and forensic team van. "Looks like they are still busy with this case."

"Yeah, I saw many polices come and go." Mu Chen said.

"Well let's go then. Where is Xiao Yin's room now?" Ming Yue asked.

"According to the information I got, she is moved to another VIP Room that is located a little bit far from her previous room. uhh.. I think it's 404." Mu Chen said as he checked his smartphone to make sure, "Yes. It's room 404."

"Okay, let's go." Ming Yue walked ahead with the twins by her sides. Mu Chen, Ming Ran and Yu Wang followed from behind. Yang Lixin, Ling Mao and Xuan Wu were behind them. The group used the elevator to head toward the fourth floor, going to room 404.