Chapter 138: Origins

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Origins

Qin Wushang’s trusted subordinate reported respectfully, "Reporting to the Young Master, it is Young Master Bai, one of Miss Qiao’s Beast Husbands, who has fought his way into the Qin Mansion."

After Miss Qiao had saved the Young Master yesterday, he had ordered this subordinate to look into her background. Therefore, he knew exactly who that Beastman was.

Hearing this, Qin Wushang’s expression changed. "For him to do this, did Qin Manrou and her people do something?" Qin Wushang instinctively trusted Qiao Suluo and, by extension, her Beast Husbands. They would absolutely not act this way without a good reason.

His trusted subordinate replied, "I am not entirely sure. However, for Young Master Bai to take such drastic measures, could it be that something has happened to Miss Qiao?"

Qin Wushang’s gaze darkened. "Move the plan forward."

Although advancing the plan carried risks, he had no other choice. If Qin Manrou and her cronies dared to hurt his savior, they had to pay the price. His father had left him quite a bit of manpower. After recovering his health, he had recalled these men overnight, standing by to strike against the Qin Family and Qin Manrou at a moment’s notice.

Because Qin Wushang advanced his plans, Bai Qianluo found it much easier to deal with the Qin Family guards. In the end, Qin Manrou and her group were all successfully tied up.

Qin Manrou cursed at Qin Wushang. "You’ve got some nerve, Qin Wushang! How dare you lay a hand on me. You deserve to die!"

Qin Wushang let out a faint, cold sneer. "Patriarch Qin, you better save your breath.

"You murdered my father. If I didn’t strike first, I’d be the next one you killed."

Qin Wushang looked at Qin Manrou, a mocking smile curving his lips.

"That’s because of you, you little wretch! Your father betrayed me! He deserved to die! He deserved to die—" Qin Manrou shrieked like a madwoman, hurling abuse at Qin Wushang.

Qin Wushang said indifferently, "It’s a good thing he betrayed you, because you were never worthy of my father."

Seeing Qin Wushang’s detached attitude, Qin Manrou was so furious she could die.

"Your father was a cheap slut—"

SMACK!

As Qin Manrou continued her curses, Qin Wushang sent a surge of energy straight at her, slapping her forcefully across the face without even touching her directly.

Qin Manrou was completely stunned by the slap. "You dare hit me? Wait, you... what kind of power did you just use? Your body... how could your body..."

She was certain there had been something wrong with Qin Wushang’s body. He was clearly on the verge of death, yet now he looked completely fine. Furthermore, the fact that he could use his powers meant he had fully recovered.

"That’s right, it’s exactly as you see it," Qin Wushang said.

With that, he ordered his subordinates to force-feed poison to Qin Manrou and her cousin, Qin Shoufu.

"Cough... what did you just feed us?"

"A poison that will make you bleed from all seven orifices. I only have one antidote here. Only one of you can survive—make your choice."

Qin Shoufu, who had been silent until now, suddenly shoved Qin Manrou away fiercely. He dropped to his knees and begged for mercy. "Wushang, please let me go! I didn’t harm your father, it was Qin Manrou! As long as you don’t kill me, I’ll tell you a secret."

Qin Manrou stared in disbelief as the Beast Husband she had always cherished turned on her like this. Summoning strength from nowhere, she viciously struck out at him, even pinning his head and slamming it into the ground.

The two instantly broke into a desperate brawl.

Qin Wushang’s lips curled into a mocking smile. How boring. Every single one of them was selfish and vicious; there was absolutely no true love to be found in such Beastmen. This inevitably made him think of Qiao Suluo. She was somewhat different from all the other females.

"You are begging me, so you have no right to negotiate terms. If you manage to satisfy me, perhaps I’ll spare your lives," Qin Wushang said.

Hearing this, Qin Shoufu shouted, "I’ll talk! Back then, Qin Manrou drugged your father with a powerful mating drug, forcing him to sleep with another female and conceive you! You aren’t a member of the Qin Family! She only used you and your father to gain the Leng Family’s support and wealth— URGH!"

Before Qin Shoufu could finish, Qin Manrou attacked him madly. "I’ll give you something to talk about! Shut up! You’re asking for death!"

Hearing these words, Qin Wushang’s expression shifted. So he wasn’t actually a member of the Qin Family. If that was the case, he no longer had to bear any psychological burden for what he was about to do.

They all deserved to die.

***

Once Qin Manrou, Qin Shoufu, and their subordinates had all been dealt with, Qin Wushang emerged from the room.

He looked at Bai Qianluo and said, "They are dead. I have fulfilled my promise to Miss Qiao. Please pass a message to her, Young Master Bai: from now on, the Qin Family will only ever be Miss Qiao’s staunch backer. No one will ever be so blind as to try and harm her again."

Only then did the bloodthirsty, murderous intent surging in Bai Qianluo’s heart finally subside. "Very well, Young Master Qin," he replied coldly. "Farewell."

***

After returning to the estate, Bai Qianluo immediately went to see Qiao Suluo. At that moment, she was still keeping watch by Chu Moyuan’s bedside.

Seeing Bai Qianluo, Qiao Suluo hurried over and grabbed his sleeve, looking him over. "Are you alright?"

Bai Qianluo shook his head. "I’m fine. Qin Wushang has already resolved the matters concerning the Qin Family. Patriarch Qin, Qin Shoufu, and the others are dead. From now on, Qin Wushang has fully taken over the Qin Family, and they will no longer send anyone to hurt you, wife."

His voice was somewhat hoarse, filled with deep self-blame.

Qiao Suluo looked surprised. "I didn’t expect Qin Wushang to move so fast."

It was good that the Qin Family’s issues were resolved. Now she wouldn’t have to worry about Qin Siyan or the rest of the Qin Family causing trouble while she did business in the county town.

Noticing that Bai Qianluo looked rather pale, Qiao Suluo reached out and touched his cheek. "You don’t look well. Are you exhausted? Why don’t you go get some rest first?"

"I’m fine, but I’m sorry... I didn’t protect you well enough."

"Don’t blame yourself, it’s not your fault," she comforted him. "You’ve all done so much already. You went to help me set up the stall just so I could sleep in and rest a little longer—I understand all of that. This is the Qin Family’s problem. You can’t blame yourself for other people’s mistakes."

Bai Qianluo reached out and pulled her into a hug. With a soft sigh, he murmured, "Why are you so good to me, wife?"

***

Somewhere in a secluded spot outside the courtyard, the Fourth Elder looked at Que Hongjin and said, "Young Master, you saw it for yourself. Even a mere Qin Family dares to try and assassinate your wife. It proves they don’t take you seriously at all.

"If you were still acting as the Young Master of the Peacock Family and wielding authority, crushing the Qin Family would be effortless. Before our Peacock Family, they are nothing more than ants. You could wipe them out with a single word.

"Young Master, sometimes your personal strength alone is simply not enough to protect the person you wish to guard.

"Only when you stand at the apex, possessing sufficient power and influence, will others think twice and fear the consequences before they dare to lay a finger on your wife.

"Instead of acting with complete impunity, like they just did.

"Furthermore, our Peacock Family is a noble family with an incredibly profound foundation, including life-saving Magic Artifacts. Only by returning and inheriting the family estate can you secure those treasures to give to Miss Qiao for her protection.

"Also, if Miss Qiao wants to do business, she needs a powerful force backing her so no one will dare to cause trouble...

"Didn’t you go to the academy and pursue the civil service examinations just so you could become an official and protect Miss Qiao?

"But no matter how high an official rank you achieve, it can never compare to the immense power and authority you’d hold by returning to inherit the Peacock Family."

The Peacock Family was a top-tier noble family boasting a powerful, ancient legacy.

"Moreover, our family possesses resources and elixirs that can help you become even stronger," the Fourth Elder added.

The Fourth Elder knew that to persuade the Young Master to return, he had to use Qiao Suluo as his angle. He had seen it clearly by now—their Young Master had truly fallen in love with that female, making her his greatest weakness.