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Chapter 39: Conning the protagonist into a blood test and driving him to total ruin.

[That house servant was an injured high-level cultivator who lost his memory and took shelter with the Qin family years ago; he has already left this plane.]

[Host, please do not worry; that great cultivator father shows no sign of appearing, and the system’s scan confirms he poses no threat to you.]

After receiving the system’s message, Ning Bei felt as if lightning struck him out of a clear sky.

Damn, this was sensational!

The exalted Child of Destiny’s mother had actually been taken by a mere servant?

That did match the Child of Destiny’s halo; the protagonist always found lucky encounters, and a great-power father hidden in the shadows fit the pattern.

His “father” was the only one to be pitied…

Ning Bei almost burst out laughing.

[Host is reminded once again not to worry; you already control the rhythm of your life.]

[Host is reminded once again that the system will help you avoid any crisis.]

“All right, babe, I’m not worrying,” Ning Bei interrupted with a smile.

As a qualified villain, he feared no one except the Child of Destiny protected by Heaven.

Whether someone was a top cultivator or not, he even dared to mess with a Great Emperor.

Now that he knew Qin Yu was born from his mother’s affair while his putative father remained ignorant, a plan quietly sprouted in Ning Bei’s mind…

Qin Yu, get ready for your family to fall apart.

Qin Jiujiu tilted her delicate head and asked, “Ning Bei, what are you laughing at?”

“Nothing,” Ning Bei regained his composure and asked casually, “By the way, Jiujiu, how is your relationship with your foster parents?”

“Eh?”

Qin Jiujiu was caught off guard.

After a moment she confessed that she had hated the arranged marriage, so she abandoned Great Yu Academy and traveled farther to Heavenly Martial Academy.

Back then she had thrown herself into cultivation and had no mind for romance.

After hearing this, Ning Bei sighed. “I never thought they adopted you only to use you to climb into high society… Jiujiu, you’ve been wronged.”

“I… I don’t know what to say.”

Qin Jiujiu stopped mid-sentence, a warm feeling flooding her heart.

She could not be sure that was why she had been adopted, yet judging by recent years, her foster parents did treat her as a resource for advancement.

With her beauty and talent, she indeed drew the covetous gaze of noble scions.

Time passed as they talked.

The group soon arrived at the residence prepared for the competing academies.

Ning Bei and the other contestants entered first, while the part-time disciples produced various materials to help the Elders set up a barrier.

A little later, Wuyue went to pay respects to the emperor and register Heavenly Martial Academy.

As soon as the chores were done, Qin Yu hurried to Lin Yueyao and said, “Yueyao, come with me to look for my parents.”

“They’re your parents; why should I go?” Lin Yueyao refused.

She felt little for Qin Yu now; if she were not counting on his parents to separate Ning Bei and Qin Jiujiu, she would not even speak to him.

“The capital is huge, and I’m too slow alone,” Qin Yu persisted. “With one more person we have more strength, and don’t you want me to find them quickly so Jiujiu and Ning Bei break up sooner?”

“I… all right, fine.”

Urged by Qin Yu, Lin Yueyao finally compromised.

Every time she saw Ning Bei and Qin Jiujiu chatting and laughing, her heart ached and she dreamed of splitting them apart.

In her view, Ning Bei refused to reconcile with her mainly because of Qin Jiujiu.

With such a gorgeous woman nearby, what man could stay faithful?

She believed that once Qin Jiujiu left Ning Bei, he would soon return to her.

A brief silence followed.

Before long, the calm was broken.

Someone knocked on Ning Bei’s door; Wang Teng said anxiously, “Senior Brother Ning, something big happened… Senior Sister Qin’s parents are here.”

“They finally came.” Ning Bei’s lips curved.

He beckoned Wang Teng over and whispered a few instructions.

Wang Teng’s expression shifted, then he said, “All right, leave it to me.”

At that moment, tension filled the air.

The great hall was already packed with Elders and disciples.

“Qin Yu really is Senior Sister Qin’s older brother?”

“Good grief, he’s so ugly… could Senior Sister Qin really be his blood sister?”

Everyone was shocked and whispered among themselves.

In front of Qin Jiujiu stood a middle-aged couple: her foster father Qin Hao and foster mother Yuan Yuan.

Yuan Yuan still looked alluring; the twin jade peaches on her chest were so full and upright that one hand could not hold them.

Yet her charming face was twisted with sharp hostility. “Jiujiu, are you with someone named Ning Bei?”

“When your brother told us, we didn’t believe it. Such a big matter… how could you not discuss it with us, your parents?”

Qin Hao also reproached her.

“Could you please stop meddling?” Qin Jiujiu said tiredly.

She had never imagined Qin Yu would bring her foster parents to pressure her, embarrassing her regardless of the occasion.

Qin Yu felt no guilt; he even stepped forward and said, “Jiujiu, it’s fine if you don’t acknowledge me, but how can you treat our parents like that? They’re doing it for your own good!”

“Shut up!” Qin Jiujiu snapped.

A murderous glint really flashed in her eyes when she looked at Qin Yu.

He wanted to roast her over the fire and still claimed it was for her own good; how shameless could one be?

“Jiujiu, how can you speak to your brother like that?” the couple protested.

The Elders tried to intervene but had no idea which side to persuade; even an impartial judge could not settle family quarrels.

Just then Ning Bei seized the moment and walked in. “Jiujiu, what happened?”

Before Qin Jiujiu could speak, Lin Yueyao jumped up excitedly. “Ning Bei, they’re Qin Jiujiu’s parents, and they don’t agree to you two being together.”

“So, you’re Ning Bei?”

Instantly, Yuan Yuan and Qin Hao fixed their eyes on him.

Before Ning Bei could pretend courtesy, Yuan Yuan exploded, “You little Ning Bei, what love potion did you give my daughter? She won’t marry the Little Prince but clings to trash like you!”

Qin Hao pointed at Ning Bei as well. “Stay away from Jiujiu; we will never approve of you two.”

“Why blame Ning Bei? It’s my own decision…” Qin Jiujiu tried to defend him, but Ning Bei stopped her and examined the couple. “You’re Qin Yu’s parents?”

“Of course, genuine biological parents!” Qin Yu seized the chance to gloat. “Ning Bei, I told you you weren’t worthy of my sister. See? Because you don’t know your place, she’s humiliated in public.”

“I’m warning you, stay away from my daughter,” Yuan Yuan shouted, pointing like a shrew. “I don’t care if you’re Heavenly Martial Academy’s chief disciple; you’re not worthy of her. My daughter can only marry a genius like the Little Prince, understand?”

“You already have a fiancée, so why ruin my daughter?” Qin Hao roared. “Jiujiu, don’t you know he’s engaged? Our Qin family is honest and upright; how can you like a man who already has a betrothal?”

“I…” Qin Jiujiu was so angry she could not form words.

She could bear it if the trouble were hers alone, but she could not watch Ning Bei be blamed because of her.

Lin Yueyao seized the chance and said, “Ning Bei, let’s get back together… she doesn’t belong to you, and her parents will never agree.”

Another awkward silence fell.

Ning Bei shot Lin Yueyao a glance but had no time to argue.

He stuck to the plan and said loudly, “Something’s off!”

“Qin Yu, you came looking for trouble and hired people to pose as your parents, didn’t you?” Ning Bei suddenly looked at Qin Yu and dropped the accusation.

“Ha!” Qin Yu laughed in anger. “Ning Bei, everyone says you’re smart, but I don’t see it. Only you could think up such a ridiculous excuse.”

“What? Are you trying to change the subject because you can’t save face?”

Qin Jiujiu tugged Ning Bei’s sleeve below, hinting that they were not fake.

“Ning Bei, they really are Qin Yu’s biological parents,” Lin Yueyao said. “Wake up; you and Qin Jiujiu have no future.”

“Shut the hell up!” Ning Bei finally lost patience and yelled at her.

Before Lin Yueyao could react, he looked at Qin Hao and Qin Yu again. “You say you’re biological father and son… how will you prove it?”

Proof?

“Are you stupid, Ning Bei? How else do we prove it?” Qin Yu sneered. “Do you want a blood-drip test?”

“Great!” Ning Bei smiled.

“You… ” Seeing Ning Bei accept, Qin Yu flushed, but then his eyes lit up. “Fine. If the blood test shows we really are father and son, what will you do?”

“What do you want me to do?”

“If we truly are father and son, then you leave Jiujiu… dare you bet?” Qin Yu challenged immediately.

Ning Bei’s eyes narrowed, and a cold grin crept onto his face.

“I not only dare to bet, I’ll double the stakes,” he said calmly.

Qin Yu was stunned for a second before shouting, “Fine, let everyone bear witness!”

Yuan Yuan and Qin Hao exchanged looks, both gaining confidence from their son’s words.

The onlooking Elders became excited, sensing a farce about to unfold.

Ning Bei waved his hand, and a jade bowl appeared, gleaming under the hall lights.

“One drop of blood each, and the truth will be clear,” he said flatly.

Qin Yu snorted and slit his fingertip, letting a bright red drop fall into the bowl.

Qin Hao followed, cutting his finger and letting the second drop fall beside the first.

The two drops merged at once, turning into a tiny blood rune that floated on the liquid surface.

“See that?” Qin Yu raised his chin proudly. “It proves we’re father and son. Now keep your word and leave Jiujiu.”

Ning Bei looked at the rune, his smile undisturbed. “Who told you that proves anything?”

The crowd gasped, realizing this was only the beginning.

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