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Chapter 65: The villain strikes at the heart and asks why the protagonist’s mother’s belly is so big.

“What?”

Qin Yu froze on the spot.

Little brother… he looked at Yuan Yuan as if struck by lightning and said, “Mom, don’t scare me… what do you mean by that? You aren’t pregnant with Kui An’s… baby, are you?”

“You two have barely known each other!”

Qin Yu was completely stunned.

At that moment, the tear-streaked face of his hapless father Qin Hao flashed through his mind.

Clearly, just a short while ago Dad and Mom had not fallen out, yet only a few days had passed… the timeline simply did not add up!

Unless… something had happened long before?

“Ay, you child… keep your voice down.”

Seeing Qin Yu’s panic, Yuan Yuan grew even more flustered inside and said, “Don’t worry about your mother’s affairs, I know what I’m doing… Yu’er, let’s talk about you first.”

“Me?”

Qin Yu’s expression shifted, and the next second he seemed to guess something, “What, does he want you to sever our mother-son bond so you can raise his kid for him?”

“You…”

Shame flashed in Yuan Yuan’s eyes and she hurriedly said, “Yu’er, don’t think your godfather is that petty; I was talking about Qitian Academy… they want to kill you.”

“Huh?”

Qin Yu froze.

In fact, he had sensed it long ago; ever since he entered the hall, the experts of Qitian Academy had been eyeing him like hungry wolves.

Qin Yu could also guess the reason… he had betrayed Xu Yunyang.

Of course Qitian Academy wanted him dead!

Looking at her uneasy son, Yuan Yuan comforted him, “Don’t worry, Yu’er, your godfather promised to help, but first you must stay at Heavenly Martial Academy so you can look for a chance to turn that neutral academy into a force for the Prince’s Estate.”

“And your godfather won’t let you work for nothing.”

“Later at the banquet, the Prince’s Estate will take out a thousand-year spirit herb to entice talented disciples, and that herb can repair meridians; it is extremely important to you!”

Yuan Yuan spoke in a low voice.

A thousand-year spirit herb?

Repairs meridians?

Qin Yu’s heart pounded.

Yet when he thought further, he said dejectedly, “Mom, in my current state… I probably have no chance of getting that herb.”

“Silly child, that herb was prepared for you; otherwise why would the Prince’s Estate be willing to bring out such a treasure?”

Yuan Yuan smiled gently.

She had pleaded with Kui An, which indirectly made the Prince’s Estate produce the thousand-year spirit herb that could repair meridians, merely delivering it to Qin Yu in another way;

On the surface, it looked as though everyone had a chance to obtain the herb, showing the Prince’s Estate’s depth and generosity.

In truth, however, the method to obtain the herb would be whispered to Qin Yu by Yuan Yuan, so only he could claim it when the time came.

That way, not only would it appear fair and magnanimous, it would also allow Qin Yu to make a stunning debut.

He would win Heavenly Martial Academy’s attention!

All of this was a plan the Prince’s Estate had arranged in advance.

“Yu’er, did you remember everything?” After speaking, Yuan Yuan reminded him again, “Don’t forget, or you’ll miss the chance to repair your meridians.”

“Mom…”

At that moment, Qin Yu was so moved he wanted to cry.

Sure enough, no matter what, his mother always put him first.

He had to admit, this thousand-year spirit herb was timely rain for him!

Yet when Qin Yu thought of how his mother had worked hard in the dark of night to secure this opportunity for him…

His heart ached again, “Mom, let’s find a way to run away… get rid of the baby… we’ll flee far, far away and never see them again.”

“Child, you’re talking nonsense again.” Yuan Yuan frowned slightly and chided, “Your godfather finally forgave you; if you betray him again, won’t all the suffering I endured be for nothing?”

“Suffering?”

“Ah, no, that’s not what I meant…”

Realizing her slip, Yuan Yuan hastily explained, “I mean you must follow your godfather’s arrangements; after you get the herb, the Prince’s Estate will try to win you over, but you mustn’t look happy, instead stay at Heavenly Martial Academy so they can see your loyalty, which will make it easier to work with your godfather’s plan.”

“But…”

“Enough, Yu’er.”

Qin Yu wanted to say more, but Yuan Yuan cut him off, “I have to go back; your godfather didn’t give me much time; remember how to get the herb.”

“…”

Watching his mother’s departing figure, Qin Yu felt as if knives were twisting in his heart.

Especially when he thought about the way she had fought for this chance, he wanted to kneel in the falling snow and shout…

No!

He used to covet other people’s fiancées, but now… someone was coveting his own mother.

How could Qin Yu accept such humiliation?

According to his plan, he should be holding someone else’s wife right now, living a shameless life.

Why should he… why should he become the elder brother instead!

A moment later;

Qin Yu pulled himself together, gritted his teeth, and said, “A gentleman’s revenge can wait 10 years… Mom, I won’t let you suffer in vain.”

“Your son will rise again and trample them all underfoot!”

Qin Yu made up his mind;

From this moment on, he would lie low and sharpen himself.

First he would feign obedience to Kui An’s arrangements; not only could he obtain the thousand-year spirit herb, he would also gain a layer of protection against Qitian Academy’s pursuit.

For now, he had to start by earning Heavenly Martial Academy’s recognition.

Elsewhere.

[Detected that Qin Yu has activated Heavenly Dao protection, using his own mother to forcibly extend another opportunity and possibly strengthen his destiny aura.]

[Host, don’t panic, keep messing with him…]

“Interesting~”

After receiving the System’s message, the corners of Ning Bei’s mouth curved.

He had not expected Qin Yu to be down this badly yet still cling to life through his mother.

An ordinary man would have collapsed long ago.

Truly, he is a Child of Destiny!

Ning Bei subconsciously looked back, and by coincidence met Qin Yu’s jealous gaze.

Although Qin Yu immediately looked away, Ning Bei still sensed it and muttered, “Stubborn as ever, still dreaming of surpassing me?”

In that case, Ning Bei stopped being polite and stood up, walking toward him.

“Hmm?”

Seeing Ning Bei approach, Qin Yu grew a little nervous.

It wasn’t fear; he just knew he couldn’t provoke Ning Bei yet.

After all, his mother had just told him how to get the herb; if he were expelled from the banquet for offending Ning Bei…

Wouldn’t his mother have suffered in vain?

The mere thought of Kui An’s powerful physique made his heart ache…

He must not be driven out!

“Senior Brother Ning, what can I do for you?”

A flash of inspiration hit Qin Yu, and he greeted him with a fawning smile first.

As the saying goes, you don’t hit a smiling face, and given Ning Bei’s status as chief disciple, if Qin Yu greeted him warmly yet still got beaten…

There would be no grounds to throw him out.

Moreover, if Ning Bei really acted unreasonably, Qin Yu’s future stunning rise with the herb would look even more dramatic.

Imagine an unknown talent, suppressed for no reason by the chief disciple, yet still loyal to Heavenly Martial Academy.

Who wouldn’t admire him?

Thinking of this, Qin Yu straightened his back.

Seeing through Qin Yu’s thoughts, Ning Bei gave him no chance and asked, “Your mom came to see you just now?”

“Yeah!”

Qin Yu dropped the panic from earlier, lifted his chin, and said, “Is there a problem? Are you disappointed to see my mom safe and sound?”

“Heh~”

Ning Bei chuckled and said calmly, “Come now, we’re fellow disciples… seeing your mom eating so well, how could I not be happy for you?”

“Eating well?”

Qin Yu was stunned, not understanding.

The next instant, one line from Ning Bei broke his defenses: “If she isn’t eating well… then how did her belly get so big?”

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