World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 300 - 175: Suo Hanyi, I will ruin you completely!

Chapter 300: 175: Suo Hanyi, I will ruin you completely!

At that time, Suo Hanyi and Zhi Ning were in private conversation when his wife, Yang Hongyi, walked in on them, revealing their disgraceful behavior.

To avoid ruin and disgrace, Suo Hanyi decided to kill his wife. However, when it came to the actual moment, he couldn’t follow through with all his heart because they had grown up together as childhood sweethearts. So, in the end, he hesitated and showed her a shred of mercy.

As a result, Yang Hongyi did not die but fell into a vegetative state.

Moreover, during these past six months, Yang Hongyi had garnered countless tears of sympathy for Suo Hanyi.

He put on a show as the perfect, unparalleled husband, toiling for Heavenly Water Main City during the day and tenderly caring for his comatose wife at night; he was simply the most perfect man in the world.

But in reality, Suo Hanyi could barely face his wife, even though she was now in a vegetative state.

So, he specifically hired four women to take meticulous care of Yang Hongyi day and night.

Only when he needed to put on a show with his wife did he stay with Yang Hongyi.

...

Suo Lun was right outside the City Lord’s Estate. What he needed to do now was to stealthily extract Yang Hongyi without anyone noticing.

At this moment, of course, Suo Lun had no feelings for this sister. However, the reprehensible Suo Lun of the past had very complex feelings for her.

Firstly, Yang Hongyi was Suo Lun’s first enlightener in matters of sexuality. Of course, this is not to say that anything happened between Yang Hongyi and him. She had always admired Suo Hanyi from a young age and considered Suo Lun nothing more than a bratty little punk.

The reason Yang Hongyi was called Suo Lun’s enlightener is that when he was around thirteen or fourteen, he began to become curious about women, and the first person he spied on was Yang Hongyi.

Each time she found out, she would beat him up fiercely. Yet, she never told anyone else because she cherished Suo Lun like a little brother. After all, what did a twelve or thirteen-year-old know?

At that time, the City Lord’s Estate was on high alert, and even with Suo Lun and Ye Jingyu, along with several family samurais trying to break in and steal someone away, it would be impossible.

However, this Heavenly Water Main City Lord’s Estate was his home. Although he might not be completely familiar with the layout of the Estate, Suo Ningbing knew it very clearly.

There was a secret passage leading directly to the inner courtyard.

The Suo Family’s ancestors built this secret passage to facilitate escape in case they were ever surrounded. Strictly speaking, only the descendants of the Suo Family knew about this passage.

Before passing away, Earl Suo Long didn’t forget to reveal this secret to Suo Ningbing.

However, whether Suo Hanyi, who had been in the City Lord’s Estate for so long, knew about this secret passage was unknown.

The entrance to the secret passage was in a forest several hundred meters north of the City Lord’s Estate, even covered by a tree that does not grow much in hundreds of years.

In the cloak of night, a few family samurais carefully excavated the stunted tree and then began digging with shovels.

After digging down four or five feet, they indeed found a huge stone slab, and lifting the slab revealed a deep passage.

When they first uncovered the stone slab, the putrid stench that came from within was almost unbearable for Suo Lun. This passage had not been opened for at least a hundred years.

Suo Lun and the others did not go down immediately but waited for the passage to ventilate.

After a good half hour, the terrible rotten smell inside gradually dissipated.

Taking a deep breath, Suo Lun and the others jumped down and rushed forward at top speed.

The entire passage was made of stones, about five hundred meters in length, leading directly into a warehouse within the inner courtyard.

Two minutes later, Suo Lun and the others reached the end of the passage. Suo Lun released his spiritual power to sense the situation above ground.

Confirming that no one was present, Suo Lun opened the mechanism below.

Instantly, a secret door silently opened. A few people jumped out, and indeed, they were in a warehouse.

Exiting the warehouse, all was quiet. Ye Jingyu, familiar with the way, led them to a small courtyard.

Inside, the lights were bright, and several maids were massaging Yang Hongyi’s limbs to prevent her muscles from atrophying.

"The lady is really fortunate. Even like this, the City Lord still hasn’t left her side," one of the maids said.

"Hmph, you’re young and still don’t understand," said an older maid.

"By the way, I heard that Suo Lun has launched an attack. I wonder what will happen?" the younger maid said.

"What else could happen?" the older maid said: "Suo Lun is a good-for-nothing. He can’t do anything except play with women. He will definitely lose terribly, not even saving his own life."

The younger maid said, "There are rumors outside that Suo Lun has committed atrocities against his mother’s concubines, and that he has a secret relationship with Miss Suo Ningbing. Is it true or not?"

"It’s not true," the older maid said: "I’ve been in the mansion since Suo Lun was a child. He’s a bit spoiled and likes to mess with pretty girls, but he definitely wouldn’t do something like harming his mother’s concubines or seducing his sister. Someone is trying to defame him."

"Who’s trying to defame him?" the younger maid said.

"Alright, stop asking. You are not to talk about what I told you today, you hear me?" the older maid said.

"I got it, I definitely won’t say anything," the younger maid said.

The next second, Suo Lun and the others charged in like lightning, knocking both maids unconscious immediately.

Ye Jingyu picked up Yang Hongyi from the bed and quickly rushed out of the courtyard, back into the secret passage.

Then they closed the secret passage again, exiting as quickly as possible, and returned to the small forest outside.

They covered the secret passage’s entrance, burying it back under the earth and replanting the little tree.

Finally, carrying the comatose Yang Hongyi, they entered into a safe house within Tianshui City.

...

In the basement of the safe house.

Suo Lun watched the unconscious Yang Hongyi lying on the bed, thinking about how to revive her.

Yang Hongyi really had a fierce yet beautiful appearance, no wonder she beat up Suo Lun as he grew up.

However, she had originally been healthy and fit, but due to being in a vegetative state for half a year, she had noticeably lost weight and her complexion carried an unhealthy pallor.

He gently cut her finger, then his own, allowing their blood to merge. The Demon Star Energy tendrils penetrated through the blood into her body, inspecting her entire body.

If Yang Hongyi’s brainstem was dead, then she would never wake up again.

But if it’s a neural block or brain field shielding, then a person can still be awakened.

"Yao Xing, what’s the situation?" Suo Lun asked.

"Her heart and lungs were injured by a palm strike, nerves severed, brain field shielded," Yao Xing replied. "She can be awakened, but regaining her martial arts is impossible now. She’ll also be very weak upon waking."

Suo Lun said, "Then wake her up."

The biggest reason for Mrs. Yang Hongyi’s vegetative state was damage to her brain field, causing a temporary stasis.

Yao Xing started releasing energy, clearing the blockages in her severed nerves. Then he released a powerful burst of energy, targeting her stagnant brain field.

Once, twice, three times...

Finally, Mrs. Yang Hongyi’s delicate body trembled slightly.

Yao Xing increased the energy blast.

Mrs. Yang Hongyi shuddered, then opened her eyes in confusion.

"Suo Hanyi, you beast!" The first thing Mrs. Yang Hongyi did upon awakening was to weakly strike out with her palm.

Suo Lun easily caught her hand and said, "Sister Hongyi, it’s me."

Mrs. Yang Hongyi’s eyes widened as she stared at Suo Lun for a long while, as if she couldn’t trust her own eyes. How could Suo Lun be in front of her?

"Suo Lun, did that beast capture you too?" Mrs. Yang Hongyi asked.

Suo Lun shook his head and said, "No, Suo Hanyi has become the acting City Lord, and I have returned with a large army."

Following that, Suo Lun briefly recounted everything that happened over the past few months.

Mrs. Yang Hongyi was even more incredulous. Was this still the same ridiculous brother she knew?

"Sister Hongyi, Suo Hanyi is your husband, but he and I are now irreconcilable enemies. I want to use you to kill him. Can you bear to do it?" Suo Lun asked.

Mrs. Yang Hongyi revealed a pained expression, then clenched her teeth and said, "Suo Hanyi is heartless and deserves to die. There’s nothing to hesitate about. I can help you kill him, send me back to the City Lord’s Mansion at once. I will continue to pretend to be comatose. The moment he comes to see me, I will stab him."

Suo Lun shook his head and said, "That won’t work, you’ve almost completely lost your martial arts now, you couldn’t even hold a dagger."

Mrs. Yang Hongyi tried to lift her hands, finding she truly had no strength. Even sitting up was difficult.

At that moment, tears poured down her face. Back in the day, she was so fierce and valiant. Although her martial arts were not as good as Suo Hanyi’s, she was a high-ranking samurai. Now, even though she had awoken, she was still as good as disabled,

"Don’t worry, Sister Hongyi, after some rest and recovery, you’ll definitely be able to walk as normal. As for martial arts and the like, losing them is nothing to regret." Suo Lun said.

Mrs. Yang Hongyi said, "Then I’ll immediately gather officers from the Tianshui City Guard, expose Suo Hanyi’s true colors to them, and ruin his reputation."

Suo Lun shook his head and said, "That also won’t work. They have already formed an interest group with Suo Hanyi. Even if they know about his character, they might not abandon him. Instead, they may kill you to silence you."

Mrs. Yang Hongyi asked, "What should be done then?"

Suo Lun said, "Don’t worry, I have a plan. Within two days, I will take Suo Hanyi’s life."

Half an hour later, Suo Lun, along with Mrs. Yang Hongyi and others, secretly scaled the city wall and left Heavenly Water Main City.

...

One day later, Suo Hanyi hurried back to Heavenly Water Main City without stopping.

He didn’t find the rumored army of more than ten thousand led by Suo Lun but instead encountered countless refugees.

Clad in golden armor, Suo Hanyi, robust and towering, was very conspicuous.

Upon his arrival, countless refugees knelt down, crying out for help, just like they had seen a savior.

His reputation in Tianshui City was very high, the favored choice of the people, and he thoroughly enjoyed this fact.

Even though this Tianshui City belonged to the Suo Family, Suo Lun’s reputation in this city was completely detestable.

Despite knowing that allowing refugees into the city would have its disadvantages, Suo Hanyi cared greatly about his reputation. If he allowed the refugees to go hungry and cold outside, it would harm his good name.

"Open the gates and settle the people," Suo Hanyi declared loudly. "These are all my Suo Hanyi’s kinsfolk. How could I bear to see them freeze and starve?"

At once, the city gates opened, and countless refugees flooded into Heavenly Water Main City.

Numerous refugees knelt in unison before Suo Hanyi, as if he were their reborn parents.

Upon entering the city, he immediately hurried to the City Lord’s Mansion, where he received news that was like a bolt from the blue.

His wife, Mrs. Yang Hongyi, was missing.

And there was a note left behind.

"Dear Brother Suo Hanyi, Sister Hongyi is now in my hands. I have awakened her, and soon she will reveal your true face in front of everyone, and your reputation will be utterly destroyed. I know you are eager to kill me, so I’m giving you this chance. I’ll be leading my army soon to wage a decisive battle with you."

The signature was from the younger sworn brother, Suo Lun.

Beyond the contents written above, there was another line of extremely concealed handwriting, nearly invisible.

Suo Hanyi’s eyes widened as he read closely, discovering the following: I’ve been secretly watching Sister Hongyi since I was young, and this time I can watch her openly. You said that Sister Hongyi and I had an unspeakable relationship, didn’t you? You were right, but it’s not Sister Ning Bing, it’s Sister Hongyi. Take a look, is your head green?

"Ah..." Suo Hanyi was instantly enraged, and then tore the secret letter left by Suo Lun to shreds.

"City Lord, there are still many undesirable rumors in the city," someone reported, "They say you colluded with Princess Zhining, personally killed your own teacher Yan Nu, and also made an attempt on your wife Mrs. Yang Hongyi’s life."

Suo Hanyi’s face contorted in anger, but he still managed to calm down.

"Report!" a scout burst in, shouting, "There’s an army of ten thousand approaching Heavenly Water Main City, and it seems that Mrs. Yang Hongyi is within their ranks."

At this moment, Suo Lun was leading an army of more than ten thousand ragtag troops, majestically marching towards Heavenly Water Main City.

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