"Hmph, trash!"
As Mikasago Ryuuichi fell, a figure slowly appeared behind him.
When Min Ziqiong saw this person inside the car, her mouth instantly fell open in shock!
This person was none other than Yan Jingyuan!
Min Ziqiong couldn't fathom why Yan Jingyuan would appear in such a situation.
Did Yan Jingyuan find out she was in trouble and specifically come to save her?
However, as this thought crossed Min Ziqiong's mind, she saw Mikasago Ryuuichi wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth and bow respectfully to Yan Jingyuan.
"Young Master."
The other thugs present also bowed to Yan Jingyuan.
"Greetings, Young Master."
Seeing this, Min Ziqiong's heart sank.
She was beginning to realize something was wrong.
She realized that Yan Jingyuan taking her overseas for surgery likely had another purpose!
"Who are you?"
Min Ziqiong looked at Yan Jingyuan and questioned.
Yan Jingyuan slowly glanced at Min Ziqiong and retorted, "Didn't you hear what they called me?"
"Young Master, Young Master... of course I am..."
"The First Young Master of Yanjing!"
Boom!
This statement struck Min Ziqiong like lightning.
Yan Jingyuan was the First Young Master of Yanjing!
The same First Young Master of Yanjing who had sent congratulatory gifts at Young Master Hu's wedding and openly sided with him!
Min Ziqiong found it unbelievable.
"Are you surprised? Do you find it incomprehensible? Why would a proud son of heaven like me approach you? Why would I bother you?"
Yan Jingyuan asked Min Ziqiong mockingly.
Min Ziqiong remained silent.
Yan Jingyuan then answered his own question, "The reason is simple, because—her!"
Yan Jingyuan raised his finger and pointed to someone inside the car.
It was Nannan!
Min Ziqiong's face turned ashen. She instinctively hugged Nannan tighter.
"My old classmate, why do you think you became pregnant before marriage and gave birth to this child?"
Yan Jingyuan stepped forward, acting as if he was catching up with Min Ziqiong.
Min Ziqiong's pupils suddenly constricted.
"Could it... be related to you?"
Yan Jingyuan couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Of course. Your pregnancy before marriage was all within my design! I orchestrated and facilitated it!"
"I accidentally discovered some things. From then on, I couldn't sleep at night, knowing that if I didn't act, I might become a pathetic worm like you, trampled underfoot, unable to rise again for eternity!"
"Fortunately, I soon discovered a method, which is to exchange fates!"
"But I was in a bind, unable to find a suitable candidate."
"Since I couldn't find one, I decided to create one myself!"
"After weighing my options, I chose you. Then, I deliberately bribed your best friend and roommate, having her take you to Longcang Mountain for a trip."
"I also intentionally had her lure you to an altar on Longcang Mountain under the guise of taking photos."
"Have you heard the story of Fuxi?"
Yan Jingyuan suddenly asked.
Min Ziqiong frowned, not understanding why Yan Jingyuan was asking this.
"Fuxi's mother, Huaxu, was still a maiden when she accidentally stepped on the footprint of the God of Thunder. She became pregnant with Fuxi after returning home."
"And you... are the modern-day Huaxu!"
"The altar you touched was the footprint of the God of Thunder!"
"Because you came into contact with the vital essence of an ancient person, you became pregnant before marriage and gave birth to this little girl!"
"Do you understand now? Hahahaha..."
Yan Jingyuan laughed triumphantly, as if he had personally orchestrated a magnificent yet absurd performance.
But Min Ziqiong's heart turned ice cold.
The secret that had plagued her for so many years was finally revealed at this moment!
No wonder she had gotten pregnant unexpectedly back then, even without a boyfriend!
So that was it!
A surge of anger rushed to Min Ziqiong's head, almost making her want to pounce on Yan Jingyuan and tear him apart.
But the next second, she touched Nannan in her arms and quickly calmed down.
Pregnant before marriage, so what?
Deceived by someone, so what?
She loved Nannan, and that was enough!
She didn't regret giving birth to Nannan!
Seeing Min Ziqiong's emotions suddenly stabilize, Yan Jingyuan raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Oh? You're not angry?"
Min Ziqiong sneered, "What is there to be angry about? Will you apologize to me if I'm angry?"
"Certainly not," Yan Jingyuan shook his head.
"Old classmate, your composure has improved greatly since school. I underestimated you. I shouldn't have used that trash from the Hu family as a pawn. I should have acted myself."
"I intended to have that trash marry you, and then I would come to congratulate him and acknowledge Nannan as my goddaughter. When the time was right, I would activate the Life-Locking Gu to seize Nannan's innate talent."
"But I never expected that trash to ruin my plans. In the end, I still had to act in a way I least wanted to!"
"Old classmate, for the sake of our acquaintance, give me Nannan, and I'll let you live."
"I'll give you ten seconds to consider."
Yan Jingyuan confessed everything!
Nannan was born under his design, and the Life-Locking Gu within Nannan was also planted by him!
It was all to seize Nannan's extraordinary talent!
Upon learning the truth, Min Ziqiong became unusually calm.
She replied with a firm tone, "I don't need ten seconds. I can tell you the answer now—"
"Impossible!"
"As long as I have one breath left, you'll never take Nannan from my grasp!"
Hearing this, Yan Jingyuan sighed.
"Alas, why bother?"
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"
Before his voice even faded, Yan Jingyuan suddenly attacked!
A radiant light shot towards Min Ziqiong, Elder Guo, and Master Gui.
The immense pressure caused the already heavily damaged car to instantly disintegrate!
Elder Guo, who was at the forefront, spurted blood from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
The Golden Seal Talisman paper in his hand also let out a ripping sound, showing cracks!
In the void, faint crow caws could be heard.
Each crow's cry was accompanied by a tidal wave of pressure.
After several crow calls, the entire world was engulfed in a tsunami-like pressure!
Everyone present collapsed to the ground, unable to stand upright!
Including Mikasago Ryuuichi, who considered himself an Earth-tier spellcaster!
"So... terrifying," Mikasago Ryuuichi said in horror, looking at a disc-shaped artifact in Yan Jingyuan's hand.
If the last descendant of the Chi You Banner were present, he would have recognized it: the artifact in Yan Jingyuan's hand was the Cold Crow's Life-Calling Disc that had once gravely injured him!
"This is probably it for us..." Elder Guo said with a wry smile, blood continuously gushing from his mouth.
If an artifact could not be resisted by the Golden Seal Talisman paper, how could he, a low-level cultivator, resist it?
He would likely die here today!
Master Gui also gave a tragic smile.
Clearly, he also believed they were doomed.
Only Min Ziqiong, clutching Nannan tightly, tried to use her fragile body to fulfill a mother's final responsibility.
Just as the three were about to be crushed by the Cold Crow's Life-Calling Disc, a voice suddenly rang out, "So, it turns out you've been behind all this."
"If you like playing tricks so much, then I'll send you to be a real ghost!"