Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 370: As long as the Huo Family stands, the Nangong Family can’t climb up

Chapter 370: Chapter 370: As long as the Huo Family stands, the Nangong Family can’t climb up

Qin Ruan rested against San Ye as they headed to the parking lot.

Along the way, they encountered people coming to greet them. The pair remained calm and composed, giving away no hints of anything being amiss.

Protected by the Huo Family’s Hidden Guards, they finally reached the parking lot.

"Pfft!"

San Ye could hold back no longer and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

The blood sprayed out, drops of it splattering onto Qin Ruan’s face. It added a wickedly enchanting air to her already delicate and beautiful features.

"San Ye!"

A look of shock crossed Qin Ruan’s face as she cried out, not even stopping to wipe off the blood on her face.

She touched San Ye’s handsome yet pale face with concern in her eyes. "San Ye, what’s wrong? Tell me if you’re feeling unwell."

San Ye opened his mouth, and fresh blood trickled out.

His deep eyes filled with life slowly lost their gleam, fixating only on Qin Ruan’s face.

Despite the current situation, San Ye attempted to reassure her. Alas, he passed out before he could get the words out.

Qin Ruan firmly supported his body, speeding up the transmission of the Nether Divine Power into him.

But it was as if San Ye’s body had become a giant funnel. No matter how much divine power she poured in, she couldn’t slow the gradual escape of his life force.

Qin Ruan also noticed that San Ye’s aura was unstable, and his innate Purple Energy was firmly suppressed by the black Saha.

Her lips pressed together in a thin line, her complexion pale as the hand supporting San Ye trembled uncontrollably.

What exactly did that man, Master Xu, do to San Ye? Why hadn’t she been able to detect any traces of it earlier?

"San Ye!"

A cry of surprise rang out again as a middle-aged man, dressed in black Tang attire, ran hurriedly from a shadowy corner of the parking lot.

Upon seeing him charge towards them, Huo Chuan and Huo Zhi didn’t stop him; they seemed to be old acquaintances.

The middle-aged man was none other than Ling Xuzi. He rushed to San Ye, quickly trying to gauge his condition.

"Get him into the car immediately!" Ling Xuzi ordered Huo Chuan. "Call and have the secret room prepared. We need to get San Ye there at once!"

"Yes!" The mention of the secret room filled Huo Chuan’s eyes with a menacing glow.

He quickly pulled out his phone to call the men who were stationed at the Huo family residence.

Confusion blanketed Qin Ruan’s face as she failed to understand what was happening.

When Ling Xuzi tried to take the unconscious San Ye from her, she refused to let go.

With a serious look on his face, Ling Xuzi implored, "Madam, I am Ling Xuzi. San Ye’s situation is perilous. We need to return him to the secret room immediately. I urge you to let go."

Qin Ruan looked over at Huo Chuan, who was still on the phone, and at Huo Zhi, who was arranging guards around the area to prevent anyone from approaching.

Slowly, she released her hold and handed San Ye over to Ling Xuzi.

Ling Xuzi, along with Huo Chuan who had just ended his call, then lifted San Ye into the car.

Seeing the lifeless form of San Ye, Qin Ruan slowly lowered her head. Her eyes roiled with tumultuous emotions like in a torrential storm. A chilling, grave aura emanated from her, all pretense of hiding it gone.

Huo Zhi walked up to her and gently suggested, "Madam, please get in the car."

Qin Ruan looked up at him and asked, "Has San Ye experienced this kind of situation before?"

Her tightly clenched fist blanched, causing faint veins to appear on her hand as a chill radiated from her body, freezing the air around her.

Huo Zhi managed a reply, "It’s happened before, but very rarely."

Qin Ruan took a deep breath, "Is there any danger?"

"There has never been any before. San Ye usually comes out of the secret room after two days."

The last sentence was meant to comfort Qin Ruan, to lessen her worries.

Having seen San Ye put in the car already, Huo Chuan noticed that Qin Ruan was still standing there. He walked over to her and said, "Madam, we should start our journey."

The situation was critical, leaving no room for delay. Unable to hide his growing concern, he was giving Qin Ruan a nudge.

Qin Ruan withdrew the chilling gaze in her eyes and turned to Huo Chuan, "You all go ahead. I have some things to take care of first."

She turned to look at Huo Zhi, "Where are the clothes we prepared earlier?"

"They were just put in the car."

"Get them."

Huo Zhi nodded in acknowledgment and turned to fetch the clothes.

Huo Chuan confirmed with Qin Ruan again, "Madam, So you’re not coming with us?"

"Not now, you all go first with San Ye. I’ll catch up as soon as I can."

Without saying another word, Huo Chuan nodded and walked away briskly.

Qin Ruan gently caressed her stomach, silently telling the baby within, "Sweetheart, Mama is off to seek revenge for your Papa. Now you must behave."

Her appetite had been poor of late, and any untoward protest from her baby during this time would be unwelcome.

While the Nether Divine Power provided a protective aura, and the line of life was gradually extending, the child would be safe.

But she was worried that the physical reactions during pregnancy, like heartburn and nausea, would pose problems.

....

In the restaurant where everyone had gathered.

Nangong Chang and Master Xu were still present.

The younger generation of the Lu, Long, and Gu families had arrived, and Nangong Chang, the host, was making small talk with everyone.

Despite engaging in conversation with others, Chang’s eyes often met those of Master Xu.

Whatever signals the two were exchanging remained unknown, but after a smug smile appeared on the cunning face of Master Xu, Nangong Chang’s forced smiles turned into genuine ones.

This left the people he was talking with rather puzzled, as they tried to recall if they had said anything pleasing to the Nangong heir.

Seeing the triumph on Nangong Chang’s face, they began to speculate whether the Nangong family had powerful backing or some unbeatable advantage in play.

Their ultimate goal was to climb high and ascend the position once held by the Nangong family.

"Look at his smug face, brimming with satisfaction."

Lu Yichen stood next to his elder brother, Lu Han, and muttered under his breath.

Lu Han replied indifferently, "There are a few key things in life, aren’t there? Marriage, having children, and gaining wealth and status. Today, Nangong had married the Xiao family’s daughter, which gave the Nangong family a major boost in their race to ascend the ranks."

Lu Yichen snorted, "That depends on whether they are destined to ascend."

Lu Han glanced at him and said grimly, "Until the end, anything can happen."

Huo Yirong, who was talking to Long Xinzhao, overheared the conversation between these two brothers and scoffed, "Let me make this clear. As long as the Huo family stands, the Nangong family will never climb to the top!"

His words were laced with a bloodthirsty ferocity, as though he held a deep grudge against the Nangongs.

Huo Yirong had already received news that his little brother had been set up. He had collapsed and was taken home by Ling Xuzi. Even though they were sure nothing serious would happen to his little brother, the score with the Nangong family had been firmly set, and it would inevitably be ironed out.

Long Xinzhao was also aware of what happened to San Ye. His eyes were filled with rage as he set his firm gaze on Nangong Chang who was still socializing.

"That damn bastard is so shameless!"

Lu Yichen walked over to him and rest his arm casually on Xinzhao’s shoulder, whispering, "I mean, look at him. The things he’s done can’t be simply summed up as disgusting. He’s truly despicable."

Long Xinzhao’s handsome face was filled with anger as he clenched his teeth and said, "The Nangong family will be out of the Capital City sooner or later!"

"It’s only a matter of time. Don’t worry. Since San Ye and Lady Ruan have left, we can stick around for a bit longer to enjoy the drama. Do you have any plans later? Let’s run a few laps around Panshan Road."

Unaware of San Ye’s condition, Lu Yichen was already planning their activities after leaving.