"Have you found out who posted the bounty?" Ye Wenwen's tone was chilling. The bounty indicated Yin Jiu as the publisher, but Ye Wenwen wasn't sure if Yin Jiu had done it personally.
She had to confirm it herself. If Yin Jiu was truly looking for Yun Qianqian, she had to get there first and eliminate this potential threat at all costs.
A handsome subordinate replied in a low voice, "Sister Wen, it's been confirmed. Although the bounty was published in Ninth Lord's name, the actual publisher and funder is You Huanghe."
This handsome man was Ye Wenwen's kept lover. The current Yin Jiu had no interest in her anymore.
Although they were husband and wife, they were now both doing their own thing. Yin Jiu was busy with his love affairs every day, and she unreservedly kept her own young lover.
The reason they hadn't divorced yet was because Yin Jiu wanted the child in Ye Wenwen's belly, as well as the romantic partners Ye Wenwen helped him find, while Ye Wenwen needed to use Yin Jiu's power to solidify her own position.
They could be called 'model spouses,' with mutual support and assistance between husband and wife demonstrated to the fullest.
Upon hearing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Ye Wenwen's eyes.
She had always known that Yin Jiu had arranged for You Huanghe to search for Yun Qianqian's whereabouts, but she hadn't expected You Huanghe to be so bold as to directly publish a bounty in Yin Jiu's name.
However, this was also good. She had always wanted to find an opportunity to get rid of You Huanghe, who only knew how to flatter Yin Jiu, but she had been lacking a suitable excuse.
Now, You Huanghe's self-important actions had given her an excellent opportunity.
A cold smile played on Ye Wenwen's lips, and she thought to herself, "Since you dare to overstep your bounds, don't blame me for being merciless."
A murderous glint flashed in Ye Wenwen's eyes as she gazed at Yun Qianqian's beautiful photo in the document and said in a low voice, "The new type of potion is currently lacking test subjects. Go capture You Huanghe; he'll be perfect for testing the potion's power."
Upon hearing this, the subordinate's eyes flashed with excitement. He had always been curious about the new type of potion in Ye Wenwen's hands; Ye Wenwen placed too much importance on this new potion.
He really wanted to see what power this new potion possessed to make Ye Wenwen value it so highly.
After speaking, he turned and left the Laboratory, disappearing down the corridor.
Ye Wenwen watched her subordinate's departing back, a cold smile on her lips. She turned back to the experimental table, picked up a test tube, and gently shook the liquid inside, murmuring, "New potion, let me see your power."
"I haven't seen that old hag in days. I wonder how she's doing. It's about time I went to see her."
Ye Wenwen's face held a hint of satisfaction as she murmured. The "old hag" she referred to was naturally Black Boss's first wife, the woman who had oppressed Ye Wenwen to the point of suffocation before the apocalypse.
Back in the villa, Black Boss's wife was on the verge of death after being tormented by that group of thugs, and it was Ye Wenwen who saved her.
This was not out of Ye Wenwen's kindness, but rather her intention to keep her alive to slowly torture her in revenge.
She wanted that once high-and-mighty woman to experience all forms of humiliation and pain before her hatred could be appeased.
Yet, it was this seemingly unintentional act that unexpectedly led her to a perfect test subject.
That old hag's physique was simply too unique. All the potions Ye Wenwen developed had been tested on that woman, but she always managed to pull through, as if possessing endless resilience.
Such a test subject was naturally the most perfect experimental body, and Ye Wenwen cherished her now.
Ye Wenwen's subordinate was extremely efficient. In no time, he brought the half-dead You Huanghe into the Laboratory. You Huanghe's face was filled with terror, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were full of despair.
Ye Wenwen slowly walked up to You Huanghe, a mocking smile on her face. She gently shook the syringe in her hand, the liquid inside glowing with a faint gray light, sending shivers down one's spine.
"You Huanghe, you've got guts, daring to publish a bounty behind Ninth Lord's back. Did you think you could find Yun Qianqian and claim credit?"
Ye Wenwen's voice was low and cold, like the sound of a grim reaper from hell.
You Huanghe's face was pale, and he trembled all over. He knew that falling into Ye Wenwen's hands would never end well.
He tried to beg for mercy, but no sound came out. His tongue had already been removed.
Ye Wenwen seemed indifferent to You Huanghe's reaction. She continued to speak to herself, "However, you did do one good thing. Once this bounty was out, although the probability of finding Yun Qianqian increased, the difficulty for Ninth Lord to obtain Yun Qianqian was magnified countless times.
You are useless now. The new potion happens to lack a test subject, so you'll just have to make do."
With that, Ye Wenwen no longer delayed. The syringe in her hand plunged fiercely into You Huanghe's neck, pushing all the liquid inside.
You Huanghe felt a cold chill surge into his body through the needle, instantly spreading throughout, making him shiver.
He widened his eyes, looking at Ye Wenwen with terror, making "ho-ho" sounds from his mouth but unable to utter a single word.
Ye Wenwen looked at You Huanghe's reaction, a satisfied smile on her face. She softly said, "Enjoy it well. You should thank me. This potion is very expensive, and ordinary people don't deserve to use it. Who knows, maybe this time you can soar to great heights!"
You Huanghe's body began to convulse violently, and clear gray streaks spread within his blood vessels, eroding his vitality like poison.
"Take him down and observe him carefully. Every subtle reaction of his must be recorded."
Ye Wenwen's subordinates moved swiftly, dragging You Huanghe towards the observation room. You Huanghe's eyes gradually glazed over, his mouth twitched, and gray streaks spread wildly under his skin.
In the observation room, You Huanghe's painful struggles were recorded throughout, every subtle reaction meticulously documented.
In front of the control screen, Ye Wenwen's gaze was cold, intently fixed on the screen, her fingers lightly tapping the table, her eyes filled with anticipation. The potion injected into You Huanghe was the latest research achievement. If successful, she would control a power even stronger than a Mutant.
However, at this moment, a sudden rush of footsteps came from outside the Laboratory, breaking the tranquility.
A subordinate rushed in, reporting in a panicked voice, "Sister Wen, something bad has happened! Ninth Lord has broken in. We didn't dare stop him. He's here for You Huanghe."
Upon hearing this, Ye Wenwen frowned slightly and waved her hand dismissively, saying, "It's fine, let Ninth Lord come in."
It turned out that when You Huanghe saw Ye Wenwen's subordinate, he knew he was in big trouble, so he immediately signaled a quick-witted subordinate to inform Yin Jiu.
You Huanghe knew that only Yin Jiu could save him from Ye Wenwen's hands. Unfortunately, Yin Jiu was still too late; Ye Wenwen had acted too quickly.
Yin Jiu stormed into the Laboratory, his eyes scanning around before finally fixing on the control screen.
Yin Jiu was truly enraged this time. He could tolerate Ye Wenwen killing his ex-girlfriends, even if those women were pregnant with his children, he wouldn't care, because every time Ye Wenwen dealt with one, she would prepare a new sweet romance for him.
But You Huanghe was different. More accurately, it wasn't that You Huanghe was different, but that Yun Qianqian's position in Yin Jiu's heart was different, and You Huanghe was the one responsible for finding Yun Qianqian. Ye Wenwen daring to touch him was undoubtedly touching Yin Jiu's bottom line.