Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1094: Huo Family’s Control over West City, the Arrangement Began Many Years Ago

Chapter 1094: Chapter 1094: Huo Family’s Control over West City, the Arrangement Began Many Years Ago

Qin Ruan’s expression was indifferent, her gaze as deep as water as she spoke softly, "Then take your time, I have plenty of it."

Chou Le took out a cigarette from his pocket. Remembering that Qin Ruan was pregnant, he fiddled with the cigarette between his fingers, sighed, and slowly said, "Years ago, when you were still little kids in split pants, West City suddenly had a group of children who manifested supernatural abilities.

These children were unlike ordinary people; not only were they incredibly strong, they could also see things that normal people couldn’t. As these children grew up into adults, they began to infiltrate and strengthen West City’s forces. Although they did not aim to monopolize West City, they turned it into their gathering hub.

The last time you came to West City and dealt with the Yin Yang Sect, it was just the tip of the iceberg. The children who left West City possessed extraordinary abilities, and Weng En was just one of them."

Qin Ruan’s eyes turned icy cold, and her hand resting on her lap slightly curled up.

The situation was more complex than she had imagined, and the existence of those people had started very early.

Her eyes half-closed, a chilling fierceness flashed through her slightly drooping eyelids as she calmly said, "Why haven’t I noticed before? If, as you say, they started their scheming at least two decades ago, what exactly are these people plotting?"

A scheme stretching over so many years was certainly no small matter.

She intuitively felt that the forces involved were enormous, as were the interests and the members involved.

Chou Le shook his head and chuckled bitterly, "That’s what I’d like to know too. These people have always kept to their own, not interfering with Jiang Liuye’s territory, so there hasn’t been much conflict.

But since last year, they’ve become more active. It seems there has been some internal trouble; there have been quite a few casualties among them in recent months."

Su Wang, Li Zilan, and Shen Ran listened with calm expressions, their faces revealing nothing unusual.

Qin Ruan noticed their expressions, her eyebrows slightly raised as she narrowed her eyes, "You know about this too?"

Su Wang smiled sheepishly, his face full of flattery, "We just found out recently too. Working closely with Jiang Liuye recently, we’ve come to understand some of these things."

Li Zilan and Shen Ran also put on ingratiating smiles.

Qin Ruan sneered enigmatically, "So everyone knew but me?"

Her lips pressed tightly together, it was unclear whether she was pretending to be angry or truly angered.

"Madam Huo, your words surprise me!"

Jiang Liuye, flanked by his guards, joined the conversation with a laugh.

Chou Le heard the familiar voice behind him, immediately stood up, turned around, and bowed to Jiang Liuye.

Qin Ruan remained motionless in her seat, her cold eyes intently fixed on Jiang Liuye as he approached, a faint smile playing across her lips.

Jiang Liuye stepped forward, patted Chou Le on the shoulder, directing him to sit back down while he took a seat beside him, his wise eyes gleaming as he returned Qin Ruan’s probing gaze.

His face wore a kind smile as he introduced to Chou Le, "You might not know, but Xiaowu has really made something of herself. She is now the wife of a gentleman from the Huo Family."

"Which one?"

Jiang Liuye held up three fingers.

Chou Le’s expression changed instantly, his gaze at Qin Ruan filled with shock and utter astonishment.

Jiang Liuye patted his shoulder and said leisurely to Qin Ruan, "I knew you’d come looking for me sooner or later. West City has been quite chaotic lately, and I figured you’d show up."

Qin Ruan offered insincerely, "Jiang Liuye always has a knack for predicting things."

Jiang Liuye was amused by her familiar sardonic tone; it had been many years since he’d heard such banter from her, and he found he missed it.

He waved his hand at Qin Ruan, speaking candidly, "It’s not that I have a knack for prediction, but rather the Huo Family’s control over the development of unknown factors. They have long-term vision from a higher perspective, and their planning is on a grand scale. Many years ago, the Huo Family foresaw the current situation."

Qin Ruan’s expression shifted subtly, her gaze turning to Jiang Liuye with a surprise that hinted at deeper questions.

Old Master Jiang leaned back in his chair, his gaze steadfast and calm, yet his lips were pressed into a straight line.

He assessed Qin Ruan up and down with his eyes and spoke in a deep voice, "Over the years, I’ve considered many possibilities, but I never expected that in the end, it would be you who would come to deal with me."

Qin Ruan’s hands were crossed over her knees, a habit that brought a poised demeanor whenever she faced significant matters.

She joked to Old Master Jiang, "From your tone, it seems you’re quite disappointed?"

Old Master Jiang shook his head with a smile, "Not really. It’s just a bit sentimental to see how things change. Who would’ve thought that the weak girl, surrounded by wolves and struggling in the mire of West City years ago, would one day stand at the peak of power and survey the whole world?"

Qin Ruan suppressed the confusion in her eyes and said lightly, "That’s a bit of an exaggeration. I’m not that capable yet."

Old Master Jiang said meaningfully, "It seems you still don’t understand what the Huo Family truly represents."

Qin Ruan didn’t want to argue about this, she just wanted to know what role the Huo Family played in the matters of West City.

Despite knowing what she had come to West City for, why hadn’t Third Master warned her, what was the opponent really up to?

Hearing Old Master Jiang’s respectful attitude towards the Huo Family, Qin Ruan spoke softly, "It seems you know quite a lot, Old Master Jiang?"

Hearing the casual tone in Qin Ruan’s voice, Old Master Jiang self-mockingly said, "I’m just a pawn leading the way. Let me tell you about the Huo Family’s layout in West City over the years, and you’ll understand how formidable this family’s power is."

A spark of keen interest passed through Qin Ruan’s eyes as she nodded slightly, her tone calm, "I’m all ears."

Old Master Jiang’s expression turned contemplative as he pondered where to start. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "I’ll make it brief, since Madam Huo’s time is precious now."

Qin Ruan couldn’t deny it, her fox-like gaze silently watching him.

Old Master Jiang showed a nostalgic look, his voice tinged with a hint of reminiscence, "Back then, my influence in West City wasn’t as vast. At that time, West City was in a tripartite stand-off, and the Sect I had established was the weakest.

Due to the fragility of my own power, my brothers were bullied daily by the other two Sects, and I knew they had teamed up, preparing to swallow my forces.

I was cornered, debating whether to fight a desperate battle and carve a bloody path with my brothers when a well-dressed, wealthy-looking young man approached me.

He asked me if I wanted to become the king of West City, which had already become a haven for fleeing felons and beggars. Desperate to climb higher, even though he looked young, fueled by my passion and impulsiveness, I nodded. That nod marked the beginning of my involvement with the massive wheel of the Huo Family.

After repeatedly confirming my stance, the young man left not long after my agreement, and the next thing I knew, the other two Sects in West City had vanished, literally vanished—overnight, no trace of their members alive or dead. I became the most powerful and influential force in that area.

At that time, everyone thought it was me, Old Master Jiang, who had viciously eliminated the other two factions. But I didn’t have that kind of power. Seeing that the others had disappeared made me start to fear that sudden young man.

Later I learned he wasn’t just some wealthy young master but was actually the leader of the Hidden Guards of a prestigious family. You must know him, Madam. His name is Huo Qiang."

Qin Ruan’s breathing grew softer as she asked hoarsely, "How many years ago was this?"

Old Master Jiang showed a nostalgic expression, his tone uncertain, "It’s been at least twenty years. I was a hot-blooded youth at the time, not much different from you in the past few years."

"Twenty-one years."

Huo Zhi, who was standing behind Qin Ruan, suddenly spoke.

Qin Ruan turned around, her gaze sweeping over her like a cold wind, her lips curving into a beautiful arch, "You know about it too?"

Huo Zhi bowed respectfully, "Yes, Madam. Uncle Qiang personally trained me, and the Huo Family heads have also looked after me very well. They did not avoid me in many of their discussions."

A ripple appeared in Qin Ruan’s cold eyes as she murmured, "It seems you are quite favored by the elders."

Otherwise, the ruthless, temperamental, and difficult to deal with Huo Yirong wouldn’t have broken the Huo Family’s taboo for her.

Huo Zhi kept her head down, silent. She sensed the faint anger in Madam’s tone.

This nameless anger wasn’t directed at her, but it was best for her to speak less. If she caused Madam to lose her temper, it wouldn’t be easy to explain to the Family Head.