Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 776: Finally Falling Out

Chapter 776: Chapter 776: Finally Falling Out

Qian Ye didn’t answer, choosing to stay silent, but Gu Fan continued relentlessly, "You know, Qian Feng also told me something. She knows how to break this witchcraft by returning the heads of the seven headless people, as do you. But you insist on playing ignorant, which only deepens my suspicions about you."

Su Hui interjected, "So when you proposed splitting into teams, Gu Fan knew that this was his opportunity to catch you out."

With a slight furrow in her brow, Qian Ye responded, "So that’s why you secretly installed a tracking device on Gu Fan. You knew I would harm him."

"I asked Su Hui to install it because I had the feeling you would be up to no good." After saying this, Gu Fan’s face darkened, his voice growing serious. "I voiced my opinion, suggesting that you, with your depleted supernatural powers and severe injuries, would be in greater danger if you stayed to confront Qian Feng. This disrupted your plans to stay longer. At that moment, you knew that if I were to leave safe and sound, I would definitely try my utmost to send you back to ancient times as agreed and bring back Lin Xi. Therefore, you would not let this happen. You absolutely wouldn’t allow me to leave safely. Given that you had previously tried to hurt Xiaoling, you would definitely do the same to me."

Hearing these words, Qian Ye was taken aback for a moment and then burst into laughter. "Impressive, you’ve got most of it right. You really are extraordinary. No wonder Lin Xi fell for you."

"So, you admit it then." Su Hui was tense, her weapon at the ready.

"You’re right. I do love this world – why would I ever want to go back to ancient times? Of course, I’ll try everything I can to stay." The moment Qian Ye finished speaking, Gu Fan became flustered. "By staying, won’t you disrupt history? You are the Empress Qianye, you have many things left to do, like cursing this ancient town."

Qian Ye was nonchalant: "Isn’t Lin Xi here? She can do those things."

Gu Fan shook his head. "You still have to cast a spell for reincarnation. Without your reincarnation, Lin Xi wouldn’t exist. And without Lin Xi, why would we even bring you over from ancient times in the first place? Everything would be out of order."

"Then Lin Xi will have to endure the hardship of reincarnation in the ancient times, and then reincarnate in the modern era." Qian Ye said. This solution seemed feasible, however, Gu Fan was annoyed. "You are the empress, Qian Ye, you can’t renege on your word."

"I’m sorry, but I’d be willing to relinquish the title of empress for the chance to stay here. Since I’m no longer an empress, I’m not bound by the weight of my words. As a woman, I still possess the quality to change my mind at will." Qian Ye finished nonchalantly with a slight smile.

Gu Fan was slightly angry but took a deep breath, and offered a counterproposal. "Qian Ye, you can negotiate terms. Perhaps every once in a while, we can bring you over from the ancient era to live for a bit in the modern world. But you can’t stay here forever. Don’t forget, Qian Feng is still after you."

"It’s fine. I can apologize and ask for Qian Feng’s forgiveness. I believe she’ll forgive me." Qian Ye spoke casually, causing Gu Fan to suppress a sudden surge of irritation.

Su Hui asked, "So what’s your plan, now that we’ve seen through your intentions?"

"There’s no other way, if reason doesn’t prevail, I have to resort to force. Don’t blame me, it’s you who are ungrateful." Qian Ye said, her smile delicate but teasing, as if she was the star of a fascinating play.

At this point, Gu Ling was frightened and anxious. She observed her surroundings, trembling as she did so.

"Good job, Xiaoling. You can even sense danger in advance. But what does it matter? Sensing danger and escaping are two different things." As Qian Ye spoke, multiple footsteps echoed from the darkness of the forest. They were everywhere.

Realizing that he was surrounded, Gu Fan shouted, "Everyone, leave immediately!"

"Think you can get away just like that?" Qian Ye sounded nonchalant, her eyes radiated with the confidence of having everything under control.

Just as Qian Ye said, they had been completely surrounded by her people – the inhabitants of the mysterious ancient town. They had encircled Gu Fan, Su Hui, and Gu Ling, leaving no gaps.

"Gu Fan, you’re the only one who knows how to send me back. Once you’re dealt with, it’ll be all OK." After saying this, Qian Ye made an ’OK’ hand gesture, looking extremely pleased with herself.

Only then did Gu Fan realize, "So the whole way here, all these questions you’ve been asking were meant to trick me into giving myself away."

"Exactly! Too bad you realized too late. Capture them!" Following Qian Ye’s command, the natives of the old mysterious town surged forward, taking advantage of their overwhelming numbers.

With their skills, Su Hui and Gu Fan could resist for a while. Gu Ling, however, was easily captured. She pleaded for mercy, "Sister Qian Ye, no matter what disputes you have with my brother, please spare me for the times I took you shopping."

"Don’t worry, I’m not one to forget a favor. I also believe your brother’s not so heartless as to leave his sister to suffer." After saying this, Qian Ye stared at Gu Fan with amusement. "Gu Fan, if you don’t care about your sister’s life, you can resist and escape. But don’t blame me for being ruthless".

Hearing this, Gu Fan knew there was no room for negotiation. He surrendered immediately and was seized.

"Everything’s under control, isn’t it?" Now that she held all the cards, Qian Ye appeared smug. She walked over to Gu Fan, who was now completely subdued, his eyes full of resentment. Holding his face, she said, "Actually, I look exactly like Lin Xi. Anything she can give you, I can also give. Why are you so obstinate, insisting that I must switch places with Lin Xi? People really should learn to be more flexible."

"I’m sorry, I love Lin Xi, not just her appearance. And at this moment, I realized, although Lin Xi is your reincarnation, she is not like you." Gu Fan responded firmly, causing Qian Ye to give up on any illusions she might’ve had.

"Then I’m truly sorry!" After saying this, Qian Ye raised her hand, preparing to attack Gu Fan.

The people from the mysterious ancient town had raised their weapons, aimed at Gu Fan’s head. With one swift move, they could decapitate him. Su Hui and Gu Ling wanted to help, but they were too far away, held back by Qian Ye’s minions.

Gu Fan closed his eyes, his heart trembling. To lose in this place, and in such a manner, he was not willing to accept it.

Suddenly, a blue light started to glow on the bodies of all the inhabitants of the ancient town. They looked at their hands and feet, expressions of astonishment and joy mixed on their faces.