Meng Yiren's words struck Tang Xiaomin's mind like lightning, leaving her completely blank.
After a few seconds, she regained her senses, a rare panic appearing in her eyes.
"Are... are you telling the truth?"
"Why didn't he tell me?"
Meng Yiren sneered.
"How could he tell you? After telling you, he would watch you turn to dust."
"Even if he had told you, what could you have done?"
"He was afraid of making you sad by knowing everything, so he would rather be sad himself and find a way to send you away. Everything he did for you is truly enviable."
Tang Xiaomin carefully recalled the events that had transpired and Yan Jue's actions at the time.
When she caught him with another woman, he quickly dismissed her from her position in the group and kicked her entire family out.
He had never been so heartless and cruel to her.
"Why are you running over here to tell me all this?"
A sinister and cold smile curved Meng Yiren's delicate face.
"Of course, it's to get revenge for my injuries."
"I'm just telling you the truth. As for whether you want to take the risk, that's your decision. I'm not forcing you."
"If you doubt the truth of my words, you can verify it yourself. But I'll remind you, time waits for no one."
Seeing Tang Xiaomin's grave expression, Meng Yiren knew her trip had not been in vain.
She would find her own way to get back at them for her injuries and pain.
If Tang Xiaomin truly went, then she would be truly free.
Tang Xiaomin frantically called Yan Jue, but no matter how many times she tried, she couldn't get through.
In her desperation, she called Zhong Li. Before he could even answer, Zhong Li and Lu Xing burst into her home.
They were out of breath and soaked, looking utterly disheveled.
"Miss Tang, Mr. Yan he... he..."
"He's in danger, isn't he?"
Lu Xing nodded vigorously.
"Mr. Yan is facing a great tribulation. He lied to you before, all to send you away and bear everything alone."
"Miss Tang, without you by his side, with no worries to hold him back, he definitely won't be able to endure."
"Can you please not be angry with Mr. Yan? Can you go find him now?"
Thump!
Lu Xing and Zhong Li both knelt on the ground, pleading with Tang Xiaomin.
Tang Xiaomin swallowed hard, her heart in turmoil.
At this moment, she couldn't sense Yan Jue's location, indicating he wasn't thinking of her, and their telepathic connection was severed.
"Where is he now? I can't feel him."
"In... in the suburbs, in the forest castle he built for you."
Tang Xiaomin picked up the key to the new Porsche that Tang Ye had bought from the table.
"Miss Tang, have you thought this through?" Lu Xing asked.
"If you go, your chances of survival are slim, and you might be doomed."
"Actually, Mr. Yan didn't want you to take such a risk, which is why he went to such lengths to deceive you. Perhaps you shouldn't go and disappoint his earnest efforts."
Tang Xiaomin didn't even reply to Lu Xing; she left decisively.
Zhang Meiyu, who had been listening with a confused expression, suddenly understood what was happening and her face changed immediately.
She rushed forward and grabbed Tang Xiaomin.
"Xiaomin, where are you going?"
Tang Xiaomin didn't look back.
"I'm going where I need to go now."
"You're going to the suburbs?"
...
"That area is the center of the storm now, extremely dangerous. Everyone was evacuated a day ago. I forbid you from going."
"Let go. It's none of your business."
The more Zhang Meiyu tried to hold on, the tighter she gripped Tang Xiaomin's hand.
"No, I won't let go!"
"I gave up on you once, and that made me the worst mother in the world. I regret it so much now."
"This time, I cannot lose you again!"
Zhang Meiyu was already in tears, but her gaze was incredibly firm.
With all her might, she held onto Tang Xiaomin tightly.
Tang Xiaomin turned her head and cruelly pried Zhang Meiyu's hand open.
"Let go of me. I really have to go now."
Zhang Meiyu's meager strength was no match for Tang Xiaomin.
After breaking free from Zhang Meiyu's restraint, she resolutely walked out of the house, got into the car, and started it.
"Xiaomin!"
"Don't go!"
"It's that woman's scheme! She's clearly trying to trick you and lure you into danger!"
Zhang Meiyu frantically beat on the car window, trying to stop Tang Xiaomin from leaving.
"Xiaomin, don't go! It's dangerous there, you can't go!"
"Xiaomin!"
"Xiaomin, I'm begging you, don't leave."
"No!"
...
The car sped away, its engine sound fading into the distance until it disappeared. Sudan Novel Network.
How could Tang Xiaomin not understand that it was Meng Yiren's ploy?
But at this point, she could no longer pretend to know nothing and sit idly at home.
Whether it was an ordeal of fire or a sea of swords, she had to find Yan Jue.
She only left a short message: "Take good care of her for me."
Zhang Meiyu collapsed onto the ground, reaching out as if to grasp something, but could hold onto nothing.
She cried uncontrollably, a weeping mess.
It was the heart-wrenching breakdown of a mother losing her child.
As she fell apart, she called Tang Ye and Tang Yu.
In her despair, she even dialed Tang Zhongcheng's number.
Witnessing this scene, Lu Xing and Zhong Li felt an indescribable pain in their hearts.
"I understand how you feel, but it's very dangerous in the suburbs now. Don't let innocent people sacrifice themselves needlessly," Lu Xing reminded her.
"Perhaps you should listen to her and live your life well."
Live well?
If it weren't for her children, Zhang Meiyu would have given up on life long ago.
Now, facing the loss of her daughter again, how could she not break down?
Her emotions fluctuated too much, coupled with her high blood pressure, she fainted on the spot.
...
Compared to the storm raging outside, the eye of the storm, the forest castle, remained calm.
The swirling mass of dark clouds above continued to brew, threatening to erupt at any moment.
Yan Jue stood on the castle's rooftop, lit a cigarette, and silently awaited his heavenly tribulation.
The longer it brewed, the greater the power it would unleash.
Just as he was lost in thought, a series of booming sounds echoed from the horizon.
Looking up, he saw fighter jets flying towards him, followed by a dense rain of bullets, bombarding the castle relentlessly.
Boom...
Under the bombardment, the castle collapsed in just a few minutes, reduced to rubble.
As the dust settled, a cool, technologically advanced robot stood on the ruins.
"Is it over? That's it?"
As soon as Ye Fengxing finished speaking, a series of bangs sounded, and he was sent flying dozens of meters, crashing into the ruins.
Yan Jue, wielding a long sword glowing red, smirked coldly.
"Ye Fengxing, the turtle shell you bought at a high price is even more brittle than I imagined."
Despite the protection of the sturdy and expensive shell, a trace of blood inevitably trickled from the corner of Ye Fengxing's mouth.
He slowly climbed out of the rubble, his figure defiant and fearless.
"Heh... Hehehe..."
"Even without me, you wouldn't see the sun tomorrow."
"The reason I came to find you is so I could personally witness how you die."