novelraw Chapter 986: The Consequences of Acting Arrogant Before Her
Chapter 986: The Consequences of Acting Arrogant Before Her
"What, how could this be?" Zirong looked surprised."Who are you asking? My medical skills have been passed down through generations, and I’ve been practicing for decades, yet I’ve never heard of such a case. But judging by my assessment, the hidden power within her is likely inherent." The doctor pondered and said, noticing Zirong’s anxious and worried expression, he curiously asked, "Young Master, could it be that you know her?"
"She is my betrothed, we’ve been childhood sweethearts." Hearing this, Zirong became even more concerned, his mind was restless, and he absentmindedly answered.
"That’s strange. Normally, an anomaly like this would be apparent, there should have been some signs. As her childhood sweetheart, you should have noticed this long ago, why are you asking me?" The doctor looked at Zirong with confusion.
"She has been afflicted with a mysterious illness since childhood. We’ve consulted many doctors but have never been able to cure it. Only today, hearing you speak, did I realize there was more to her illness." Zirong smiled bitterly and said.
Heishi City is a remote place, and the Yu Family’s home at Songbo Ridge is even more secluded, situated outside Heishi City, making it difficult to find a competent doctor. It wasn’t until today that he understood the true reason why his fiancée has suffered from a mysterious illness yet remained uncured.
Words spoken without intent, but heard with thought. Zirong and the doctor were focused on discussing Yu Qingwan’s condition without considering anything else, while Han Yan suddenly pondered whether Yu Qingwan’s kidnapping might be related to the hidden power within her?
When Han Yan initially heard about Yu Qingwan’s kidnapping, she was baffled. Although the Yu Family had some foundation in Heishi City, they were insignificant in Anyun Country, let alone on the Holy Court Continent. Why would someone target Yu Qingwan?
Wealth evidently wasn’t the motive. As for beauty? She had heard of Yu Qingwan’s stunning beauty and had initially guessed this, but later, upon learning the adversaries were likely from the aristocratic families of Lin’an County, she dismissed this assumption.
Despite the profound heritage and formidable prowess of aristocratic families, they understand the art of self-preservation, historically operating very low-key, silently amassing wealth, greatly cherishing their reputation, and strictly disciplining their descendants. Why would they create such a big fuss over beauty?
Listening to the doctor, she began to suspect: could it be that Yu Qingwan was kidnapped for her mysterious hidden power?
"That’s how it is." The doctor nodded and continued, "But it’s odd, she has been fine all these years, clearly she must have a way of coping with the power within, she shouldn’t be unconscious. Could it be fright, or perhaps some other reason?"
Upon hearing his speculative musings, Zirong clenched his fists tightly, releasing an invisible intent to kill. Although he was unsure of the identity of the culprits or their reason for targeting Yu Qingwan, her condition was most likely related to them!
"President, you’re awake!" At this moment, Zhou Taian’s delighted cheer reached their ears.
"Mu Nan." Han Yan temporarily set aside the matter of Yu Qingwan, delightedly moved forward, gripping Mu Nan’s hand tightly, seeing his weary eyes, her heart ached.
"Brother Han Yan, is it you? I really managed to escape." Opening his eyes and seeing Han Yan, Mu Nan was both astonished and delighted, struggling to get up, but using force pulled on his wounds, causing him to hiss and inhale sharply.
"You’re not healed yet, lie down quickly." Han Yan hurriedly supported Mu Nan, gently pressing him back onto the soft bench.
"Alright." Mu Nan nodded, looked at Han Yan, tears twinkling in his eyes.
"Mu Nan, who initiated this?" Han Yan asked.
Her tone was calm, but Huayue and others who knew her well could sense a faint aura of anger and killing intent emanating from her. They understood that whoever was responsible would definitely meet a terrible fate.
Big Playboy Mu indeed disliked taking action, but once moved to kill, her actions would be overwhelming, leaving no room for retreat for her opponent.
"I’m not entirely sure." Mu Nan shook his head, recalling something and suddenly said, "Han Yan, you must hurry and return to the Zong Family. Mu Sha was gravely injured trying to save us, and fell into their hands. Uncle Yun only managed to save us but got embroiled in a fierce fight while trying to save him, unable to extricate himself. If this continues, he might encounter danger, likely only the Family Head can rescue him."
"What?" Han Yan and others were immensely shocked.
Though they hadn’t seen Uncle Yun in action, Han Yan and others were aware of his identity as the Mu Family Zong Family Patriarch’s Shadow Guard, spending a lifetime safeguarding him as the most loyal companion, how could he be ordinary? If even he was trapped, who exactly were these people? Receiving Uncle Yun’s news, they thought everyone was safe, unexpectedly there’s another twist.
"Han Yan, go quickly!" Mu Nan did not elaborate further, urging anxiously.
"First tell me where they are." Han Yan said. Disregarding the adversary’s identity for now, it’s important to figure out where the person is to rescue them.
"This, I’m not sure. We seized opportunity during nightfall to escape, didn’t mark the direction, only recall it’s an ancient mansion hidden between the imposing mountains at the border of Lin’an County and the Capital." Mu Nan reacted realizing his haste caused him to overlook the most vital aspect, speaking with a troubled expression.
Han Yan listened and frowned but did not blame him. Given his capabilities, he managed to escape carrying Yu Qingwan, expecting him to remember the road is too much, besides, there’s hardly any road in the mountain terrain.
"Got it, you rest and recover, I will meet Grandfather now and ask for help." Han Yan said.
"Master, Family Head, bad news, someone is here demanding the two individuals Housekeeper Zhou saved earlier and injured several of our brothers." At this moment, a Fang Family disciple stumbled in, reporting to Han Yan and Family Head Fang.
Han Yan’s eyebrows twitched, she was planning to seek Grandfather’s aid, yet before setting out, someone was causing trouble. Who could be so brazen?
Zirong gritted his teeth, clenching his sword handle tightly. Though temporarily suppressing his anger, his eyes turned blood-red.
Huayue and Jiang Yuzhe also shared the same sentiment as they gripped their sword handles.
"You rest and heal well, leave the rest to me." Han Yan calmly said to Mu Nan, emitting a chilling aura.
Seeing her emotionless eyes, even Huayue and others felt the chill from deep within.
This time, Han Yan truly was infuriated.
Before long, the group arrived outside, where a middle-aged man in black attire had already knocked aside several guards from the Nanyan Commerce, standing outside Zhou Taian’s residence.
"Stop!" Seeing the middle-aged man about to act, Han Yan shouted angrily.
These guards were brought by Zhou Taian from Heishi City, considered Han Yan’s old acquaintances. Seeing the middle-aged man’s ruthless action, striking them to spit up blood, Han Yan’s anger and hatred intensified.
The middle-aged man paused, glanced at Han Yan, a disdainful sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
His figure was tall and slender, his appearance sinister, a centipede-like scar across his face from the corner of his eye to his lips made him appear even more vicious.
"Hand over the two people you saved earlier, and I’ll spare you. Otherwise, I assure you, not a chicken or dog will be left in this village." The middle-aged man spoke coldly.
Arrogant, incredibly arrogant, first abducting Yu Qingwan, severely injuring Mu Family disciples, yet brazen enough to demand surrender. Han Yan didn’t know whether to laugh out loud. Truth be told, she’s encountered arrogant people, but such extreme arrogance is a first.
However, this person surely doesn’t realize that those who are arrogant before her usually end up with very lush graves.