The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 629 Gossip

Chapter 629: Chapter 629 Gossip

"Yi Lin came looking for an explanation from the Baili Family regarding Yi Huai’s death," Zhong Niangyao said with a mocking smile, "He’s basically blaming us for Yi Huai’s death."

"What?" Baili Lele almost jumped up, then suddenly started coughing.

"Try to calm down," Zhong Niangyao quickly patted Baili Lele’s back and then added, "He didn’t gain any advantage and has already left in defeat."

Baili Lele took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself, before she spoke, "I just never thought Yi Lin would be such a person. In my memory, he was always a fairly friendly elder. It turns out, he is this kind of person."

"That’s because you never had any conflicts of interest with him in the past," Zhong Niangyao spoke indifferently, "As soon as interests collide, Yi Lin would even abandon his own son. Now, he’s merely using his son’s death to achieve his own goals."

"Sigh, it seems I was too naive before," Baili Lele shook her head, sighing deeply, "It really takes a crisis to see someone’s true nature."

"Right, how did Yi Huai... How did he die?"

"It looked like a sudden death," Zhong Niangyao spoke calmly, "But, he was probably murdered."

"Murdered?" Baili Lele was surprised. "I didn’t expect that he had so many enemies!"

"Aren’t you suspicious that I might have done it?" Zhong Niangyao raised an eyebrow, curiously, "After all, the person with the deepest grudge against him is me!"

"I don’t believe you did it," Baili Lele shook her head, "Although we haven’t spent much time together, I can see your and Yichen’s strength. If you really wanted to kill Yi Huai, you would have acted long ago, not waited until now. And if it was really you, you definitely wouldn’t deny it."

Zhong Niangyao was slightly surprised. She hadn’t expected her own mother to understand her so well!

"It indeed has nothing to do with me," Zhong Niangyao nodded, continuing, "Actually, I am quite curious about who really did it. After all, even Yi Huai’s soul is gone; ordinary people wouldn’t be capable of that."

Compared to the possibility that someone had taken Yi Huai’s soul or hidden it, she was more inclined to believe another possibility. That Yi Huai had been utterly annihilated.

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Baili Lele’s expression became unpredictable. It was clear she was somewhat conflicted emotionally.

"What’s the matter?" Zhong Niangyao asked curiously, "Are you feeling sympathy for Yi Huai?"

"No," Baili Lele gently shook her head, "It’s just that life is unpredictable. Before, knowing that Yi Huai harmed me, I really hated him, even wished he were dead. I didn’t expect that, just a few days later, he would actually be dead."

"It’s karma," Zhong Niangyao’s expression was neutral, showing no emotion, "But, death was probably a release for him."

Yet, this death wasn’t just the dissipation of the body, but even the soul had scattered into the cosmos.

Baili Lele shook her head, dispelling the sighs in her mind, "Let’s not talk about him anymore, lest it affects our mood."

"Right, Niangyao, have you been planning to leave soon?"

Where she was headed was left unsaid, but both knew very well.

"Yes." Zhong Niangyao nodded, then reached out to gently pat Baili Lele’s hand, "Mother, don’t worry, I will definitely bring Dad back with me. You all can reunite for sure."

Baili Lele didn’t say anything but just tightly held Zhong Niangyao’s hand, her eyes shimmering with tears, seemingly wanting to say something but ultimately remained silent.

Afterward, the mother and daughter chatted casually without any specific topic, just letting the conversation flow.

Laughter and joyful voices occasionally echoed through the room, making passersby smile knowingly.

However, within three days, news came from the Yi Family, deciding to disown Yi Huai, along with his wife and children.

At the same time, the news of Yi Huai’s death spread.

People couldn’t help but sigh. It was unclear what wrong Yi Huai had done, for someone so talented in the Yi Family to end up being kicked out, even after his death, the Yi Family refused to change their decision.

Regardless of how the public gossiped, the Yi Family did not provide any explanations.

This was ultimately the Yi Family’s private matter; and while people were curious, they didn’t pry too much.

Yi Huai’s wife and children, taking his ashes with them, left the Yi Family forever, vanishing from public view.

Yet, gossip among the Hidden Families did not cease. Soon after Yi Huai’s family left, news spread that Baili Lele, who had been in a coma for over twenty years, had awoken.

Upon hearing such news, many wondered if they had misheard. Someone who had been comatose for twenty years would typically be given up on by a normal family.

Baili Lele was Baili Hengyuan’s most beloved daughter; despite her long coma, she was always treasured, with no thoughts of giving up.

Over the years, the Baili Family had spent vast amounts of money and wasted many cultivation resources trying to save Baili Lele, which was evident to everyone.

However, most felt that Baili Hengyuan’s efforts were futile. Who would have thought that Baili Lele would actually wake up?

Yet, right after the news of Yi Huai’s death and the disownment of his family, the news of Baili Lele waking up made everything seem oddly suspicious.

Many speculated there must be something fishy going on.

The news caused a buzz but was soon quelled. The major Hidden Families’ conference was drawing near, concerning their future cultivation resources.

Compared to the unreliable gossip, they placed much more importance on the conference closely linked to their daily cultivation activities. Everyone hoped to gain more resources at this gathering.