A vast imperial pressure swept over, and In Sixin, unsure how many times he had coughed up blood, was overwhelmed with fear.
His eyes filled with terror, almost shattering his courage.
Since ancient times?
What did âsince ancient timesâ mean?!
Even Mo Yanwen was stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening.
Having known Yu Xiheng for so long, Mo Yanwen had always seen Emperor Yin as someone who remained calm and composed, regardless of the situation.
Outwardly, he was like a gentleman, refined and noble.
He possessed a dignified presence, like a mountain and river.
It seemed nothing could shake him.
His powerful charisma naturally drew people to follow him.
However, perhaps because Yu Xiheng had concealed his true nature for so long, Mo Yanwen almost forgot that Emperor Yin was never a merciful ruler.
Historical records in many books detailed that after Emperor Yin ascended to the throne, he executed thousands of corrupt officials within a year to reform the court, earning a notorious reputation.
This was one of the few criticized aspects of his rule, still condemned by many descendants today.
Many claimed he was too ruthless, arguing that he killed so many not for the sake of the people but to secure his imperial position.
But how could an emperor afford to be soft-hearted?
In Sixin, still coughing blood, began to plead, âSir⦠We have no personal grudges. Why must you push me to death?â
For evolved beings, there were no rules; strength was the rule.
Mo City was too far from the In family, and In Sixin could not expect anyone to save him.
Was he really going to die here?
If he had known a high-level evolved being was waiting for him, no matter how confident he was, he would never have dared to target Old Madam In alone.
Mo Yanwen suddenly spoke, âMiss Si.â
âFamily Head Mo, Brother Nine.â Si Fuqing caught up, taking a breath, âSo you are here.â
With Yu Xiheng present, In Sixin could not escape Mo familyâs territory.
Though In Sixinâs evolved being level was higher than hers, she had copied his evolved ability, but her speed was still a bit slower.
âYes, we set a trap and caught him,â Yu Xiheng said, propping his head up, âYour punch significantly slowed him down, making it easier for me to catch him.â
Si Fuqing clenched her fingers, her gaze cold, âMy strength is still too weak.â
If she hadnât died and her soul hadnât suffered such a blow, that punch earlier could have ended In Sixinâs life.
âYouâre already impressive.â Yu Xiheng smiled, âYour prey, you handle it.â
He paused, then closed his eyes, âYanwen, itâs been a while since I wandered here. Walk with me.â
Mo Yanwen nodded and pushed his wheelchair.
They soon disappeared into the bamboo grove.
By the stone table, only Si Fuqing and Yin Sixin remained.
In Sixinâs ears buzzed. He suddenly realized he had a severe blind spot.
He had no idea what status In Beichenâs daughter held now or who she had connections with.
He simply believed Old Lady In was alone and vulnerable, thinking he could kill her quickly without exposing himself.
But now, In Sixin knew he had no chance.
He gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, his resentment finally bursting out, âDo you know how much disaster your father brought to the In family? The great elder is dead! How does he have the face to live? How does he have the face to father you?!â
âHe shouldnât have returned to the In family; he should have killed himself! A sonâs debt for a fatherâs wrong; you should kill yourself too! Whatâs wrong with me killing you?!â
âI will bear his faults and compensate for the losses he brought to the In family. If one year isnât enough, then ten years.â Si Fuqing looked at him, âBut everyone in the In family is a victim. No one is an exception.â
âYou compensate?â Yin Sixin laughed, spitting blood, his expression mocking, âHow will you compensate? Sure, you know a Class S evolved beings. The great elder who died protecting In Beichen was also a Class S evolved being. Can you defeat those people from back then?â
âIf not for your father and your uncle, our In family would have been the number one evolved being family! Can you make the In family number one? Can you repay that?â
Si Fuqing remained calm, âI can.â
In Sixin laughed bitterly, full of ridicule, âA frog in a well, arrogant and ignorant!â
He had thought In Beichenâs daughter would surpass her father, but she turned out to be deluded.
How could one person compete with a force?
Have you been to the Free State, Cloudâs Summit, or Ghost Valley?
You are nothing!
âYou are a Class A evolved being with high blood purity and near-sound speed. In the Free State, you would be a key nurtured individual.â Si Fuqing leaned down, âBut what have you done? Your first thought was to kill your own family instead of training hard, leveraging your Class A advantage, and finding those people.â
âYour primary concern was that if my father returned, your status would be threatened.â
In Sixinâs face turned red, his thoughts exposed, âWhat nonsense are you spouting? I am clearly purging the In family, preventing further harm!â
âOn the surface, you disregard the In familyâs situation, only knowing internal strife.â Si Fuqing said indifferently, âUnderneath, when you tried to kill my grandma, you were already dead to me.â
These two sentences made In Sixinâs scalp tingle, his eyes bulging in rage, âYour father is a criminal. How dare you kill me? If you kill me, you canât return to the In family!â
Si Fuqing smiled, âThereâs nothing I donât dare, even death.â
She suddenly approached, locking In Sixinâs throat.
Just as she was about to exert force, a hand grasped her wrist.
The fingers were cold, but the palm was warm.
Yu Xiheng had returned at some point without her noticing. His voice was cool and gentle as he said, âWhen it comes to shedding blood, let me handle it.â
Si Fuqing looked at In Sixin coughing blood on the ground, she was silent.
She had already seen enough blood.
Si Fuqing spoke, âBrother Nine, I thinkââ
Yu Xiheng said slowly, âForgot how much insurance is on your hands?â
Si Fuqing was speechless.
Fifty million. How could she forget such a large sum?
Mo Yanwen laughed, âMiss Si is about to participate in the Oracle International Professional League. Her hands must be protected, and Mr. Yu hasnât been active for a while.â
Yu Xiheng said indifferently, âPrize money.â
Si Fuqing decisively released In Sixin.
The man spoke again, âClose your eyes.â
Chanting âprize moneyâ in her mind, Si Fuqing closed her eyes.
A minute later, Yu Xiheng patted her back lightly, âDone.â
Si Fuqing opened her eyes.
The mess on the ground was cleaned up, not a drop of blood remained.
âBrother Nine, youâre so fast. Why donât youââ Si Fuqing stopped herself in time.
She almost tried to recruit Yu Xiheng into T18.
Their T18 lacked such talent.
Yu Xiheng raised an eyebrow, âWhy donât what?â
âWhy donât you handle it next time too?â Si Fuqing sincerely praised, âIâll go check on grandma first.â
Yu Xiheng nodded, âAlright.â
Si Fuqing handed him a lollipop before leaving.
Mo Yanwen sighed with a smile, âHis Majesty goes to great lengths to give Miss Si a sense of awareness.â
âSheâs still a young girl.â Yu Xiheng replied, âYoung girls should be pampered.â
Meanwhile, when Si Fuqing returned to Old Lady In, her wounds were almost healed.
Seeing Si Fuqing unscathed, Old Lady In breathed a sigh of relief, âQingqing, what about that person?â
âHeâs dead,â Si Fuqing said, âGrandma, weâll go to An City later. To avoid being followed, weâll take a detour.â
Old Lady In nodded, âItâs okay to be slow. Safety first.â
**
An City.
At 7 PM, Nian Tingchu went to Northern State No.1 Middle School to pick up Nian Yiâan and brought Lin Jihuan to the Tingâan Restaurant, where Ye Zhenmian personally prepared dinner.
With less than two months until the college entrance exams, both Si Fuqing and Nian Yiâan were preparing for it. Nian Tingchu and Ye Zhenmian took it very seriously, preparing various nutritious meals.
âHuanhuan, eat more.â Ye Zhenmian smiled, âWe have your favorite sweet and sour ribs. Thank you for tutoring Yiâan.â
After nearly a year of effort, Nian Yiâanâs grades had stabilized in the top 150 of the grade.
At Northern State No.1 Middle School, being in the top 150 guaranteed admission to Great Xia University.
Ye Zhenmian did not have high expectations for Nian Yiâan, but she was very pleased he could get into Great Xia University.
After dinner, Nian Tingchu took Lin Jihuan home, then helped Ye Zhenmian in the restaurantâs kitchen. They closed the restaurant at 9:30 PM and went home together.
Nian Tingchu started training Nian Yiâan in evolved abilities again.
âRest early,â Ye Zhenmian complained, âEven though youâre evolved beings, your bodies arenât made of iron.â
âYiâanâs physical strength is better than mine.â Nian Tingchu laughed, âI know what Iâm doing. Donât worry.â
At 11 PM,
Nian Yiâan finished training and went to his room to rest.
A few minutes later, as Nian Tingchu was about to go to his room, there was a knock at the door.
âWho could it be so late?â Ye Zhenmian put down her milk, âIâll go check.â
âDonât move,â Nian Tingchu frowned, stopping her, âIâll get it.â
Since Nian Yiâanâs attack, Nian Tingchu had become more cautious.
Especially at this hour, it was already late at night, and they had no relatives in An City.
Who could it be?
Nian Tingchu had to be vigilant. He clenched his fist, gathering his evolved power.
He walked over, turned the handle, and opened the door.