Back at the company, Lin Tianxin felt a pang of disappointment.
“Tianxin, I’ve come to see you!”
Seeing Granny Zhang hobbling over, Lin Tianxin quickly invited her into the office.
“Granny Zhang, has your matter been resolved?”
Facing Lin Tianxin’s inquiry, Granny Zhang replied with difficulty, “Not yet, but it will be soon!”
“Do you need my help?”
“No need, this old woman can handle it herself!”
Just then, Granny Zhang glanced at Lin Tianxin, and her expression changed drastically. The Gu worm she had placed on Lin Tianxin had now been completely removed.
“Tianxin, who dissolved the pills I gave you?”
Granny Zhang said angrily, “The pills have lost all their efficacy. If this continues, you will die, do you know that? What nonsense!”
Lin Tianxin said timidly, “It… it was my friend!”
“Alas!”
Granny Zhang sighed, “Originally, after years of conditioning, you were almost fully recovered. Now, with this, you have to start all over again.”
After speaking, Granny Zhang’s face twisted with malice. She now knew that Wang Tianba intended to kill Yun Fan, and Yun Fan had an unclear relationship with Lin Tianxin.
Therefore, she concluded that only Yun Fan could possess such skill. Although the divine doctor Ye Lingbei was also in Jiangnan, Ye Lingbei had no means or ability to resolve Gu poison.
Lin Tianxin’s heart was a turmoil of complex emotions, unsure whom to trust at this moment.
Just then, Granny Zhang asked, “Tianxin, you seem distracted. Are you facing any difficulties?”
Lin Tianxin shook her head, “No difficulties. It’s just that my fiancé is often involved with other women, and I can only watch helplessly, unable to stop it!”
“So that’s how it is, not difficult!”
Granny Zhang said, “I have a specially made pill here. As long as you give it to your fiancé, he will only have eyes for you from then on, and will never look at another woman again!”
The reason she came to find Lin Tianxin was actually to deal with Yun Fan. If Yun Fan took her most potent Gu poison, he would surely die.
Her scheme involving Lin Tianxin had completely failed, and she didn’t have much time to start over.
Therefore, she intended to plunge Lin Tianxin into endless sorrow, to stimulate Lin Tianxin’s constitution. Once Yun Fan died, Lin Tianxin would surely be consumed by grief.
This way, she could accomplish the task assigned by the Heavenly Gate and obtain what she desired, achieving two goals with one action.
“Perhaps not! I don’t like using such means to win him over!”
Lin Tianxin refused outright. She was a proud woman, and such methods were, in her opinion, base.
“Foolish! Many women think like you, but in the end, their lovers leave them. Men are ruled by their lower halves and don’t consider your feelings!”
Granny Zhang said with frustration, “Life is but a few decades. Every step requires effort. Since there's a shortcut before you, why gamble on a losing bet? Remember, this is about your lifelong happiness, and you absolutely cannot gamble. If you lose, there will be no more chances!”
“I understand!”
Lin Tianxin accepted the pill and asked, “But what if he doesn’t eat it?”
Granny Zhang revealed a meaningful smile, “Who says you have to give it to him directly? This pill is colorless and tasteless, dissolves in water, and no one will notice anything amiss, not even me!”
“Mhm!”
Lin Tianxin took the pill and said, “Granny Zhang, I will find an opportunity to have him take it!”
“That’s good! You will be proud of your decision one day!”
Granny Zhang wore an incredibly sinister smile. Suddenly, her throat felt dry, and she let out a series of violent coughs.
“Cough, cough, cough, cough!”
Lin Tianxin quickly said, “Granny Zhang, I’ll get you a glass of water!”
Lin Tianxin then walked out of the office.
“Kid, you dared to ruin my plan. This time, let’s see how you die?”
After the coughing stopped, Granny Zhang’s face was filled with cunning. She hadn’t had a chance to implant the Gu on Yun Fan, but with Lin Tianxin’s help now, it would be much easier, saving her a lot of trouble.
Just then, Lin Tianxin returned with a cup of water.
“Granny Zhang, drink this.”
“Mhm!”
Granny Zhang drank the water in one gulp and then said to Lin Tianxin, “Don’t worry too much. Once I’ve dealt with my current matters, I’ll help you resolve your internal coldness.”
“Thank you, Granny Zhang!”
…
Meanwhile, Yun Fan arrived at the Black Dragon Society.
However, the entire Black Dragon Society was on high alert, having been surrounded.
“Leader, this is a misunderstanding. I was at the Black Dragon Society the entire time. I can testify that they didn’t kill anyone!” Ye Feng quickly explained.
But the stunningly beautiful woman before him, with her ample bosom, refused to listen to his explanation.
“Traitor, get lost!”
Vermillion Bird slapped Ye Feng away and coldly stated, “If your Black Dragon Society doesn’t produce evidence today, I will destroy the Black Dragon Society!”
“Who are you trying to scare?” Zhao Fanghua scoffed, “Vermillion Bird, this is not a place for you to run wild. If you don’t take your people and get out, don’t blame me for being impolite!”
She and Yun Fan had arrived much earlier, but Yun Fan was currently in the morgue searching for evidence.
Vermillion Bird’s face was full of murderous intent, “Asura, you are not qualified to speak to me. Call that pretty boy out!”
“Oh? In such a hurry to find my junior brother, are you smitten with him?” Zhao Fanghua said playfully, “Let me tell you, my junior brother has high standards. He doesn’t fancy just any trash.”
“You…”
Vermillion Bird’s face turned red, and she furiously shouted, “Bitch, today I will cut out your tongue!”
“Come on! Are you scared?”
Just as the two sides were about to fight, Yun Fan emerged.
“Stop!”
Upon seeing Yun Fan, Vermillion Bird’s murderous intent was undisguised.
“This is bad!”
Ye Feng didn’t know what to do. If the two truly fought, the leader would surely not be Yun Fan’s match. After all, Bai Hu’s fate had already proven Yun Fan’s strength. He wanted to mediate the misunderstanding but also protect his leader, and he felt utterly helpless.
“Pretty boy, why did you kill Bai Hu?” Vermillion Bird immediately questioned.
Yun Fan calmly replied, “Which eye of yours saw me kill him?”
“Still not admitting it? You injured Bai Hu here yesterday, and tonight he died at your Black Dragon Society’s doorstep. Do you dare say it wasn’t you?” Vermillion Bird shouted, “Even if Bai Hu was indiscriminate, you shouldn’t have killed him. You are provoking me, Nightfall!”
Yun Fan sneered upon hearing this, “As expected, a woman with a big chest and no brains!”
“Say that again, try me?”
Vermillion Bird was enraged. No one had ever dared to speak to her like this. Even her ample bosom trembled with her emotions.
“Is that not the case?” Yun Fan continued, “If I wanted to kill him, I could have done it during the day. Why would I go through the trouble of killing him at night? Anyone with a bit of sense would know this is someone framing my Black Dragon Society!”
Hearing this, Vermillion Bird questioned, “You say someone framed you, do you have any evidence?”
“No!”
Yun Fan answered directly. He had examined Bai Hu’s body earlier and only knew that the opponent was a skilled swordsman. Beyond that, he found no clues.
“You’d better investigate this thoroughly. If, after I take care of Wang Tianba, you still haven’t found evidence, then don’t blame Nightfall for holding you accountable!” Vermillion Bird warned coldly.
“I will investigate this without you telling me. If I find out which bastard dared to frame me, I will not let him off!” Yun Fan’s face showed a hint of anger. “As for your Nightfall, how capable are you to hold me accountable? If I get annoyed, I’ll even destroy your Nightfall!”
“Brother Yun, say less!” Ye Feng quickly stopped Yun Fan from making threats.
“The strength of my Nightfall is beyond your imagination. You’d better take my words to heart, lest you regret it!” With that, Vermillion Bird led her people away. She was very disappointed in Yun Fan. If not for this incident with Bai Hu, she would have invited Yun Fan to join Nightfall. However, in her eyes, Yun Fan was an unruly person, unqualified for Nightfall.
“Junior brother, why don’t you take her?” Zhao Fanghua fanned the flames, “This kind of woman needs to be tamed. If you conquer her, I guarantee she’ll be completely obedient to you!”
“Uh…”
Ye Feng’s head was full of black lines. If Yun Fan truly got involved with Vermillion Bird, the entire Nightfall organization would seek Yun Fan’s life. After all, Vermillion Bird was the goddess in the hearts of all Nightfall members.
“I’m not interested in women who aren’t tall enough,” Yun Fan said, pointing to his head. Everyone immediately understood that Yun Fan was implying Vermillion Bird lacked intelligence. Ye Feng was almost scared to death. If Vermillion Bird found out, she would definitely seek Yun Fan’s life.
Just then, Yun Fan said, “I have something to discuss. Outsiders, please leave!”
“Who is an outsider?” Ye Feng asked, bewildered. Before he could finish speaking, several people stared at him collectively.
“I am an outsider?” Ye Feng looked confused.
“Don’t you think so!”
Ye Feng, unable to withstand the pressure, could only retreat. Watching everyone else follow Yun Fan to the conference room, Ye Feng gave a bitter smile, “So I’m the only outsider!”
…
“Young Master Wang, Vermillion Bird did not engage in a fight with the Black Dragon Society,” Chen Qingyun reported cautiously.
Wang Tianba almost choked with anger upon hearing this. “When did Nightfall become so cowardly?”
“I heard Vermillion Bird intends to capture Young Master Wang first!”
Wang Tianba sneered, “Just her, Vermillion Bird alone, I don’t take her seriously. But that brat Yun Fan is an unexpected variable.” He had originally planned to strike when Vermillion Bird and Yun Fan were locked in a life-or-death struggle, but since they didn’t fight, his plan failed.
Just then, Granny Zhang arrived.
“Young Master, do not worry. That brat Yun Fan will not live much longer. This old woman has successfully implanted a Gu poison in him!”
“Old hag, are you sure?” Wang Tianba asked excitedly.
Granny Zhang guaranteed, “This old woman is sure! Young Master, please rest assured!”
“Well done, old hag!” Wang Tianba said happily, “My reinforcements have arrived. We can act tonight. First, kill Vermillion Bird, then eliminate Yun Fan!”
“Yes!”