Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 799: Has the Matriarch Still in Human Realm Met with Trouble?

Chapter 799: Chapter 799: Has the Matriarch Still in Human Realm Met with Trouble?

Under the gaze of the Black and White Impermanence, Qin Ruan broke into a self-deprecating laugh and said, "Yes, she’s laughing at me."

She cast her eyes on the computer screen where three insanely distorted smiling faces were reflected: "Look at the smug faces - is it their mockery after killing? But how did she know that I would watch the surveillance video at all? I don’t even know who she is..."

Her fair, numb hand reached towards the screen, her fingertips pointing at the vicious smile on Shao Xujie’s face.

Black Yama, seeing her constant chatter, tried to interrupt in quick succession: "Miss Qin, you have overthought it! She’s just a regular malevolent puppet!"

Qin Ruan gave him a glance, her tone slightly sinking: "Black Yama, do you think me a fool? I was in purgatory for almost a hundred years; how could I not know what the Eighteen Layers of Hell are really like?

You and White Yama are generals of King Yama, Lord of the City Temple, Emperor Dongyue, and other gods of the Netherworld. How difficult would it be for you to summon a mere puppet like Li Xuemei from the purgatory of the underworld?"

Black Envoy’s face, initially serene, darkened as much as coal; his stern gaze carried a trace of concealed panic.

Qin Ruan’s eyelashes drooped slightly and sneered: "If you had let me see her from the start, perhaps I wouldn’t have thought so much about it. But you have prevented me from doing so, and now, I am intrigued: who exactly is this Li Xuemei?"

She lifted her eyes again and stared intently at the Black and White Envoys with her deep, calm eyes as if seeing right through them.

Black Yama and White Yama exchanged glances, seemingly calm on the outside, but their hearts were already in distress.

Qin Ruan retracted the warmth from her gaze, withdrew her hand from the screen, and lightly rubbed the tip of her finger. She sighed, "Since the two of you do not want to share, I suppose I have no choice but to summon the Underworld King."

At her declaration, the Black and White Impermanence suddenly looked up. They could see the persistence regarding the matter of Li Xuemei in her indifferent expression.

White Yama’s beautiful pale face revealed compromise and he said softly: "Miss Qin, the Underworld King asked me to deliver a message to you."

Qin Ruan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Let’s hear it."

White Yama’s voice was flat as he narrated: "Li Xuemei did not target you; rather the force that turned her into a malevolent puppet has some connection with you."

Qin Ruan frowned, falling into deep thought before speaking: "Since my rebirth, all the major powers in the Human Realm have been avoiding me, and I haven’t made any enemies in the Mysterious Studies World either. This surprise makes me curious about who is harboring ill-intent for me behind my back."

White Yama grasped his Soul-beating Whip tighter, bowed his head in respect and said, "The Underworld King says if you wish to know more, it would be a violation of Heaven’s Secret. So, you will have to pay a price."

Qin Ruan slowly opened her eyes, then laughed mockingly: "He is quite shrewd!"

After her laughter, she asked: "What does the Underworld King want?"

"He wants to take the two-thirds of Evil Qi that you currently possess," replied Black Yama. His dark eyes stared at Qin Ruan, filled with complex emotions and worry.

Qin Ruan furrowed her brows, the smile on her face faded, and her lips curved coldly: "What did you say?"

The Evil Qi to her was priceless; it was her life.

Just as though Black Yama didn’t notice Qin Ruan’s anger, he repeated: "The price he asks for is two-thirds of your Evil Qi."

Qin Ruan sat in the chair in front of her desk, her chin raised slightly, her delicate face serious: "The Evil Qi I have now barely accounts for a year of my life. Is the Underworld King tired of me living too long?"

The Underworld King wanted her Evil Qi, which was clear enough – he wanted her life!

Black Yama bowed his head, his voice virtually inaudible: "The Underworld King says you have been too lethargic and need some motivation."

On hearing this, Qin Ruan gritted her teeth, her hand on the desk clenched tightly into a claw-like shape, fury spreading instantly.

If the Underworld King were here, she would definitely argue with him.

She didn’t slack off in her collection of Evil Qi even when she first began to reincarnate and when her belly started growing. And even after giving birth, she never missed out on any. Then how it was that not a single good word escaped from his lips?

If Li Xuemei were merely involved in the three murder cases, it would not faze her.

However, if someone not only knew about her existence but also even disturbed the Underworld King, and the Black and White Envoy acted mysteriously,

She had a hunch that there was something she didn’t know about.

In the face of unknown danger, she had a keen sense of danger.

Qin Ruan weighed the 6-7 months of her lifespan, and chose to compromise over her unclear entanglement with Li Xuemei.

Evil Qi might be gone and could be found again, but if she attracted unknown forces, danger was inevitable.

Qin Ruan’s fingers tapped on the top of the desk, the muted sound filled the quiet room.

After a long pause, she spoke, "Are you guys going to talk, or do we get straight into the action?"

Black Eighth Lord and White Seventh Lord bowed to her. The former began, "Before Li Xuemei committed suicide, she held a strong will to die and transform into a vengeful Puppet with Puppet Power. She spent a lot of time reading numerous books to gather information about Evil Techniques, and eventually contacted the Witch Clan through certain channels."

Last night, when she transformed into a Puppet and reached the peak of her Puppet Power, she used all her strength to settle her grudges. Her provocative behavior towards Miss Qin is because the Witch Clan has thoroughly investigated you. "

Her temperament changed dramatically after Li Xuemei’s death, and upon discovering that your background was even worse than hers, she possibly harbored resentment towards you."

Qin Ruan was slightly moved when she heard about the Witch Clan. Upon learning about Li Xuemei’s resentment towards her, she couldn’t help but laugh, "Eighth Lord, do you take me for a fool?"

She and Li Xuemei didn’t share any grudges, so why would the latter resent her?

Her icy eyes went back to the computer screen.

Looking at the three provocative, maniacal faces made her even more uneasy.

White Seventh Lord glanced at his partner and then at Qin Ruan, "Miss Qin, Li Xuemei carried deep resentment towards you due to jealousy and other emotions caused by the comparison of your backgrounds in the Human Realm. Human emotions are complex, and feelings of resentment and jealousy towards strangers can be inexplicable."

Although their words seemed indisputable, Qin Ruan’s facial expression clearly showed disbelief.

Black Eighth Lord interjected, "Miss Qin, we have told you all we can. Li Xuemei is personally commanded by the Underworld King to be sent to the Eighteen Layers of Hell to suffer. Without any order, no one can see her. For any follow-up matters in the Human Realm, you will have to investigate them yourself."

Qin Ruan leaned her head on her hand, leisurely commented, "I feel like this deal is not working in my favor."

Black Eighth Lord replied, "We are but messengers."

"I want the truth, not your inconsistent excuses. Li Xuemei and I have no grudges. But the way she stared into my eyes was like locking onto her prey. Was she trying to kill me?"

Truthfully, Qin Ruan wasn’t sure, as the traces left by Li Xuemei were too scarce. She had to rely on her intuition.

The Black and White Impermanences each tightened their grip on their weapons, falling into a silent standoff.

Qin Ruan’s voice was soft and slow, carrying an unrecognizable allure, "Since this is a transaction, I should receive equal information in return. Is it the Underworld King preventing you from speaking, or did I not pay enough?"

White Seventh Lord lifted his eyes, his dark gaze fixated on Qin Ruan, "Do you really want to know?"

Qin Ruan smiled knowingly, "Without knowing, I fear I won’t be able to sleep."

"The price Li Xuemei paid for revenge was becoming a sacrificial piece to the Witch Clan. After exacting her vengeance, she would kill you on behalf of the Witch Clan."

"What?" Qin Ruan was taken aback, "Li Xuemei wanted to kill me?"

White Impermanence sighed, "Miss Qin, try to think of everything you’ve experienced in the Human Realm. Since the Witch Clan chose to use Li Xuemei as a pawn to kill you, they must be extremely confident. She would be like a human bomb in the Human Realm, paying the price of her soul’s dispersion after killing you. The Witch Clan is not to be underestimated."

Meanwhile, in the Netherworld which was filled with an atmosphere of death.

The Underworld King, seated on his luxurious throne, suddenly spat out a mouthful of heart’s blood.

His handsome yet deadly face rapidly drained of color, his life force quickly ebbing away.

"My Lord!"

"Underworld King!"

The Yamas from the ten courts, the four great judges, the ten leaders of the Netherworld, and other subordinates rushed to his side.

"Get away!"

The Underworld King’s crimson lips moved slightly, emanating a furious aura.

All the high-ranking beings of the Netherworld froze in their places.

The Underworld King wiped the blood from his lips and his dark orbs were locked onto the direction of the Eighteen Layers of Hell.

His pale hand smeared away the blood on his lips as his voice dropped low and chilling, "Old Immortal, I almost gave up my life for this. Once you return to your position, if I don’t squeeze every single treasure from your ghost domain, I’ll fight you to the death!"

His tone was full of resentment and anger, expressing his deep grudge.

Yama, who was standing to the left of the Underworld King, carefully asked, "Is there trouble with the Mistress still in the Human Realm?"

Mention of the Human Realm gave the Underworld King a headache. His pale face broke into a fierce grin, "She’s protected and won’t die."