“Ye Wenwen! You've gone too far this time!” Yin Jiu's voice was as cold as ice, his eyes burning with fury.
He had just learned that You Huanghe had actually paid out of his own pocket to post a bounty for Yun Qianqian, an act that made Yin Jiu immensely grateful.
Only then did he realize how loyal You Huanghe was to him, willing to spend everything he had to help him find Yun Qianqian.
But this loyal subordinate had been reduced to his current miserable state by Ye Wenwen.
Yin Jiu was certain that You Huanghe was beyond saving. Injected with Ye Wenwen's serum, even if he miraculously survived, he wouldn't live much longer. Especially since—the harder he was to kill, the more interested Ye Wenwen would become.
Ye Wenwen gently stroked her belly, smiling sweetly at Yin Jiu, “Ninth Lord, why be angry? You Huanghe betrayed you. Do you still want to keep him around to continue betraying us?”
Yin Jiu's face turned ashen. He glared at Ye Wenwen, gritting his teeth as he said, “Betrayal? What evidence do you have? He spent everything he had to post a bounty to find Yun Qianqian. He's so loyal to me. Where did he betray me? Ye Wenwen, if you don't give me an explanation today, I will never let this go!” You Huanghe was beyond saving, and Ye Wenwen was pregnant with his child, so Yin Jiu couldn't really do anything to her. But he had decided that if Ye Wenwen didn't arrange at least five sweet dates for him this time, he would never give up!
Ye Wenwen looked at Yin Jiu with a smile, and softly asked, “Ninth Lord, I ask you, if someone were to capture Yun Qianqian and demand three six-line zombie crystals from you, would you give them?”
Yin Jiu was stunned, then roared, “Three six-line zombie crystals? Who do you look down on? Am I, Ninth Lord, such a stingy person? If someone captures Yun Qianqian, let alone three six-line zombie crystals, I wouldn't even bat an eye at three seven-line zombie crystals!”
Yin Jiu felt that Ye Wenwen was insulting him. He, Yin Jiu, was the most generous.
A trace of helplessness flashed in Ye Wenwen's eyes as she slowly said, “That's right. Yun Qianqian is worth so much, yet You Huanghe only offered a bounty of three five-line zombie crystals. He clearly has ulterior motives. Ninth Lord, do you still not understand?”
Upon hearing this, Yin Jiu was instantly filled with rage. You Huanghe's entire fortune was only that much, and a bounty of three five-line zombie crystals was his limit. Ye Wenwen was actually slandering him with this, clearly trying to sow discord. No! This time, the sweet dates must be increased to six!
His anger flared even more, and he loudly questioned, “Ye Wenwen, why don't you investigate? You Huanghe's entire fortune is only that much! If he really betrayed me, why would he spend everything he had?”
Ye Wenwen couldn't help but roll her eyes. This Yin Jiu really had no brains, but that was even better. Wasn't it precisely because of his lack of brains that he was so easy to control?
“Ninth Lord, I ask you, now that Old Stick surely knows of Yun Qianqian's existence, and even most Mutants in E City know of this beauty, Yun Qianqian's existence.
Especially since You Huanghe also revealed Yun Qianqian's last known whereabouts, Ninth Lord, do you think they will go look for her?
After finding her, will they obediently hand Yun Qianqian over to you?
Before, only you, Ninth Lord, were looking for Yun Qianqian. As long as she was found, she was yours. With You Huanghe's bounty posted, now countless people are looking for her, and even if they find her, they won't give her to you. Do you still not understand?”
After hearing this, Yin Jiu's heart trembled, and he immediately cursed, “You Huanghe, you damn bastard, you actually betrayed me! I must have been blind to trust you!”
Yin Jiu suddenly understood. Before, they had quietly searched for Yun Qianqian, and as long as she was found, she would be his, Ninth Lord's. Now, however, countless people would be vying for her, especially his mortal enemy, Old Stick, who would stop at nothing to snatch Yun Qianqian.
Moreover, last time, Old Stick had competed with him for a special Mutant beauty. If it weren't for Old Stick, that beauty would have been his, Yin Jiu's, long ago! He believed in his charm; the reason that woman ran away back then must have been Old Stick's ugly appearance scaring the beauty away.
Ye Wenwen smiled slightly, adding fuel to the fire, “Ninth Lord, think about that F-rank mission again; it has already damaged your reputation. Now You Huanghe is posting a bounty for a beauty in your name. Such an absurd thing will only make more people look down on you.
You Huanghe is deliberately ruining your prestige, Ninth Lord. Do you want to become the laughingstock of E City?
Don't forget, Old Stick is just itching to see you make a fool of yourself.”
Yin Jiu's tiger eyes widened. After Ye Wenwen's 'analysis,' he immediately understood. That damned You Huanghe actually dared to deliberately ruin his, Ninth Lord's, prestige.
Most importantly, You Huanghe had publicly revealed the news of his beloved Yun Qianqian, attracting countless covetous eyes.
How could he, Yin Jiu, tolerate such a traitor? He had truly misunderstood Ye Wenwen. Ye Wenwen was indeed his virtuous wife; otherwise, he would have been deceived by that scoundrel You Huanghe.
But what to do now? He had rushed over in a fit of anger to confront his wife, only to discover he had wronged her. How could the brilliant Ninth Lord back down now?
Yin Jiu stood still, his expression fluctuating. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to begin.
Ye Wenwen looked at Yin Jiu's discomfited expression, feeling a surge of delight. However, being clever, how could she let her child's father be embarrassed?
Ye Wenwen chuckled softly, picked up a pre-prepared document from the desk, and handed it to Yin Jiu: “Ninth Lord, you don't need to worry about that scoundrel You Huanghe. It's a small matter, I'll handle it for you. Look at this document; this is the real business.”
Yin Jiu took the document, his eyebrow twitching slightly. After his gaze swept over the photo, his eyes gradually became heated. This document was about a woman, and her beauty surpassed all of Yin Jiu's previous beloveds.
“Hmm, good. You Huanghe, you handle him. Don't let him die too comfortably. I'm going to take care of the real business!”
Yin Jiu immediately turned and left impatiently. His real business was, of course, to have a sweet date!
Oh no, this woman was too beautiful; he wanted to have several dates and enjoy himself thoroughly.
As for You Huanghe? His Ninth Lord hated disloyal dogs.
Ye Wenwen watched his retreating figure, a slight smile playing on her lips, and chuckled to herself: Brainless men are so easy to control.
Once Yin Jiu's figure had completely disappeared from sight, the smile on Ye Wenwen's face instantly vanished.
She gazed at You Huanghe with a look of obsession, as if admiring a perfect work of art.
She turned back to the experiment table and instructed her subordinates, “Send out word to closely monitor any news of Yun Qianqian. This matter is now out in the open, and we must find her before Ninth Lord does.”
Her subordinate respectfully acknowledged and turned to leave.
Ye Wenwen sat back down at the experiment table, picked up a test tube, and gently swirled the liquid inside, her eyes revealing a ruthless determination.
“Yun Qianqian, you'd best not let me find you. Otherwise, I will make you taste a fate worse than death!” she murmured softly, as if swearing to some non-existent person in the air.
Yun Qianqian was currently the only woman who could potentially threaten her and Yin Jiu's marital relationship, so she had to eliminate this hidden danger at all costs.
At this moment, You Huanghe in the observation room had fallen into a coma. His body twitched continuously, and the gray marks under his skin became increasingly obvious, as if something was raging within him.
Ye Wenwen stared at You Huanghe with obsession.
“This experimental subject is truly perfect. To be able to last this long without dying, it seems my serum has made a new breakthrough,” she muttered to herself, a satisfied smile on her face.