Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 781: Ruanruan confesses her past life, the couple’s first conflict begins

Chapter 781: Chapter 781: Ruanruan confesses her past life, the couple’s first conflict begins

Huo Yunjiao stared pensively at Qin Ruan, her voice gently asking, "Why are you related to the Underworld King? What do you mean by ’reliving this world’? And what is this ’extending life through Evil Qi’ about?"

Finally, she asked the question that most terrified Qin Ruan and left her unsure how to respond.

Qin Ruan was numb all over, a low buzzing echoed in her ears, and her blood rushed to her brain.

She didn’t know how to explain it to him.

In their past life, they had a child, whom she couldn’t protect.

She had clearly seen the desolation and sadness on his face every time he had visited their graves at Wanbao Mountain’s cemetery.

If she told him, wouldn’t she be putting him through that same heartache again?

Noticing Qin Ruan’s hesitation, there was a slight dimming in Huo Yunjiao’s eyes, his voice becoming even softer, "Is there something you can’t tell me? Did I put you on the spot?"

Despite the gentle tone of his question, Qin Ruan heard a hint of grievance in his voice.

She wanted to nod, but found herself unable to.

With a hint of displeasure in his eyes, Huo Yunjiao looked at the downtrodden Qin Ruan.

This girl, she really won’t budge whether coaxed or coerced.

It was indeed frustrating to have such feelings without being able to express them.

He closed his eyes briefly, his former demeanor returning, and coaxed in gentle voice, "Ruanruan, have you forgotten about our relationship?"

"Huh?" Qin Ruan acknowledged casually.

She was still gathering her thoughts, figuring out how to tactfully explain what happened in their past life.

She didn’t want him to know about the horrible experiences she had been through.

Huo Yunjiao fixed his gaze on her, his lips slightly parted, "We are husband and wife, bound to each other for life. I want to share everything with you, just like you worry about my health, I’m equally worried about you."

Qin Ruan took a deep breath and lifted her head.

Her clear eyes were locked onto the refined and noble-looking man in front of her.

"I died once," she admitted in a whisper.

Having spoken out, Qin Ruan felt lighter, both mentally and physically.

Huo Yunjiao nodded calmly, comprehending that the Underworld King had let the cat out of the bag earlier.

Now that she had begun talking, it would become easier.

Qin Ruan confessed, "We had a child between us, I failed to protect him, and he died before he was born."

Huo Yunjiao tightened his grip on Qin Ruan’s hand.

After a moment, he relaxed his hold, his slender fingers gently rubbing the back of her hand as he asked, "Is there more?"

Qin Ruan continued, "After I died, I didn’t get buried in the Huo Family’s ancestral tomb, but you arranged for me to be buried at Wanbao Mountain Cemetery." Her voice did not show much fluctuation.

There was a brief flash in Huo Yunjiao’s eyes, his noble and stoic face showed a hint of intensity.

His voice was hoarse, "And then what?"

Qin Ruan whispered, "You avenged me."

Huo Yunjiao leaned over, his cool lips brushing against her cheek, "Tell me everything, sweetheart, don’t hold back."

A sexy, enchanting voice full of enticement.

Akin to being under a spell, Qin Ruan took her time to recount all her past experiences.

She talked about her experiences in West City, being taken back by the Qin Family, being framed by Han Xian and her daughter, and the sufferings she endured in jail, sharing only fragments of her past.

After listening, Huo Yunjiao stayed silent for a long time.

He stared at Qin Ruan, his eyes complex, filled with unspeakable intent, the helplessness and hesitation at bottom of his eyes couldn’t be concealed.

"Ruanruan..."

"Hm?"

Qin Ruan responded with a choked sound.

Thinking of her past life made her uncomfortable, a sourness and prickling pain welling up from the depths of her heart.

Master Huo heaved a deep sigh: "Ruanruan, it’s impossible for humans to be reborn."

Qin Ruan, immersed in the tragedy of her past life, held back the tears welling in her eyes.

She had expected the Master to hold her and comfort her; instead, she got a definitive statement about reincarnation being impossible.

The tears in her eyes dissipated, replaced by a surprised gaze as she stared at the man before her.

Huo Yunjiao looked resolute, radiating an unwavering certainty that no one could oppose.

Qin Ruan tried to smile, but it was forced and feeble; her lips barely lifted.

He gently touched her lips with his slender, pale fingers: "If you don’t want to smile, then don’t."

That exquisite face of Qin Ruan, tinged with a trace of charm, revealed cracks as she directed her gaze at Master’s affectionate eyes, "So, everything I experienced in my past life was a lie? The Underworld King was also a lie, and there are no Puppets in this world?"

"Ruanruan, these are two different things." Huo Yunjiao gently caressed her emotional face, soothingly saying, "People can’t have a second chance at life; everything in this world is predestined."

Qin Ruan frowned: "So, you don’t believe what I’m saying?"

Master replied softly, as comforting as one soothing a child: "I believe what you said, but I can’t agree that you were reborn. Perhaps it was some other kind of extraordinary encounter."

This was a compromise he’d only make in front of Qin Ruan.

Whenever Master Huo cajoled with such tenderness, Qin Ruan found it impossible to be angry.

She calmed her slightly agitated emotions, and seriously asked: "Why are you so convinced that people can’t be reborn? Like the last time, you seem to have a very definitive reaction whenever reincarnation is mentioned."

Huo Yunjiao was slightly stunned by her question. He, himself, couldn’t explain why he was so firm about the impossibility of reincarnation.

He could only respond with his innermost thoughts: "Human death is like a lamp going out. After death, there is reincarnation, but returning to life is impossible.

Everything in this world has its destined course. A person’s rebirth can severely disrupt the world; it’s not practical."

Qin Ruan listened but couldn’t accept: "Master, I still can’t agree with you. After all, everything I experienced in my past life, I’ve had to go through personally."

Huo Yunjiao raised an eyebrow, rarely seeing Qin Ruan this stubborn.

He gave a gentle smile, not willing to waste any more time on this disagreement.

He softly voiced his concerns: "Ruanruan, I’m worried you have been deceived by the Underworld King. Something about him doesn’t seem right.

Is he using you? Why does he need to use Evil Qi to save his life? What does he have over you?"

Qin Ruan’s anxious heart was scattered by his concerned words.

She shook her head: "No, he is the one who saved my life. Without him, I wouldn’t have been able to survive this life."

"What’s his relationship with you? Every day in this world, more than two hundred thousand people die. Why would he go so far as to help you?

Whether it’s a human, Puppet, or god, everyone has a selfish side. Without any benefits, unless there’s physical or emotional entanglement, nobody would selflessly help another person without limits."

Huo Yunjiao’s questions were pointed, each one cutting straight to the core of her problem.

Qin Ruan was left confused. She didn’t know either why the Underworld King had chosen her.

Master Huo sighed inwardly at her appearance: "Girl, do you know what Evil Qi is?"

Despite the winter chill, Qin Ruan rolled up her sleeves to reveal the red line on the inside of her arm.

"If you want something, there’s always a price to pay. In my life, I ..."

Knowing that Master Huo rejected the idea of rebirth, Qin Ruan vaguely said, "If I want to survive, I have to continuously collect Evil Qi. The Evil Qi can be transformed into power and can help cleanse the black evil inside you."

Huo Yunjiao gently traced her arm where the blood-red line was with trembling fingers.

His lips were tightly pursed, his eyes deeply solemn.

Qin Ruan’s exposed arm, under the cold air, raised a layer of goosebumps.

Huo Yunjiao helped her down with her sleeve, softly arranging her clothing and kindly asked: "What else?"

Qin Ruan: "There might be a problem with Ayao and Anqi’s constitution. They could have inherited it from both of us."

"I see, they’re not like the average children."

Master Huo kept his eyes fixed on Qin Ruan, waiting for her to continue.

Qin Ruan, with clear eyes, slowly said: "I’m not really a Heavenly Master, but in the Underworld, I’ve been forged into a Demi-God Body. I was granted the Heavenly Eye that can see evil spirits, and was taught the Hellfire and Nether Power by the Underworld King. All the evil spirits in this world fear me, and I can collect countless amounts of Evil Qi."