Chapter 131: The Mastermind

“This… this is your home?” Dong Yue stammered. She used to feel a bit superior around Lu Fei, but after seeing this house, she immediately understood the source of Lu Fei’s overwhelming confidence and dominance.

“Yueyue, what brings you here…” After seeing Yang Huimin off, Shen Xia finally felt the last heavy burden lift from her heart. She walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, took out her phone, and called Xu Ran.

They exchanged a few more lighthearted words. Moments later, footsteps echoed from outside, followed by shifting shadows at the doorway. A group of young maids dressed in blue led in a youth clad in an embroidered silk robe, walking cautiously.

Shen Xia watched him approach and suddenly felt mesmerized, as if a golden ray of sunlight had just passed before her eyes.

“Today, I specially brought a gift for my nephew,” Song Yi said with a gentle smile and a nod, though her heart was a bit unsettled—after all, someone as delicate as she was felt utterly powerless against such wild, untamed brute force.

Huang Fei hesitated briefly, then glanced back at me. My heart immediately lurched. If Huang Fei suggested postponing the contract signing, it would be a blow to both An Ran and me. After all, who knew what new complications tomorrow might bring?

“Be good and listen to me. Shen Xia’s life has been turbulent lately; she’s now the chairwoman of GZ, juggling endless responsibilities. Don’t give her any more trouble. When the child in your womb is a bit older, then we’ll tell Shen Xia, alright?” Ye Haoxuan rubbed Xu Ran’s cheek as he said gently.

Lu Yunting and Nian Nian played for a while longer before going to complete the discharge procedures. Shen Xia carried Nian Nian and left the ward directly.

When it came to repairing bridges and paving roads, it was assumed only the princess and Madam Ye would be involved. Madam Ye’s single remark surprised Nurse Zhao, who hadn’t expected just a brief visit to the Northern General’s mansion to unfold in such a manner.

…That very afternoon, Madam Bo indeed sent people again to press for a solution. After being driven away, she reported back to Madam Bo. How could Madam Bo not realize then that Gu Shao was about to abandon her?

Almost overnight, the Imperial Dynasty ceased operations and changed hands. Zhang Nan came looking for someone at the Imperial Dynasty but found no one. When he saw me in the dormitory, his face flushed as he said, “Lei Xi, come with me to Beijing. Let’s live together.”

One end of the silver hairpin was twisted with silver wire into the shape of a bird spreading its wings. It was nothing particularly valuable, just quite ordinary in appearance.

Xi Ni could only smile wryly. There was truly no way to handle her younger brother, who was sometimes violent and arrogant, and at other times, adorable, clever, and well-behaved.

It turned out that the Black Dragon Cave had existed for a long time. During a certain period, it was a must-visit place for cultivators. Here, they could practice their Dao techniques using various sinister items, bolstering their strength. It was also a place to seek treasures. For a time, the Black Dragon Cave was synonymous with treasure.

He felt frustrated, unsure how much energy it would cost to have the ancient Soul Devouring Heavenly Armor Beetle once again pass down a few terrifying divine techniques to him.

After the members of the Heavenly God group left, the spectators gradually dispersed as well. Only I, Yan Shitian, and the bodyguards assigned to protect Yan Shitian remained. I glanced at the bodyguards, and immediately they understood and stepped outside.

This masked man was probably the so-called deity. I looked at him, hatred etched across my face. I despised him deeply. He was an incredibly violent man. And now, he was right before us.

The guards were still cheering when Hu Xie turned his head to find the source of a sound. A sharp flash of light shot into his eyes.

“Rest assured, the patient is out of danger. Her earlier unconsciousness was caused by extreme emotional distress. Remember, do not provoke her again. If she falls unconscious again, the consequences will be dire,” the doctor warned before leaving.