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Chapter 5: The Child of Destiny Broke Down and Was Betrayed by His Younger Sister

Pregnant?

Qin Jiujiu’s breathtaking face reddened and showed a trace of fluster.

Yet she knew clearly that Ning Bei was not teasing her; the possibility was real.

“N-No, it shouldn’t happen, right!” Qin Jiujiu’s phoenix eyes shimmer and she says, “It was only once… the odds can’t be that good, can they?”

“Jiujiu, don’t panic.” Ning Bei looks at the girl and reassures her, “Relax, even if you really are, I won’t make you face it alone.”

“…Mm-hm~”

When she heard Ning Bei’s promise, Qin Jiujiu breathed out in relief; although she said nothing, joy already surfaced on her face.

The next moment, Qin Jiujiu raised her delicate head and asked the question that had troubled her for a long time, “Ning Bei, did you break off your engagement with Lin Yueyao because of me?”

“More or less!”

“You…”

Hearing that, Qin Jiujiu tightened the tea cup in her hands and said with averted eyes, “Ning Bei, although we did that, I still need to make it clear: right now I have no intention of seeking a Dao companion; I want to focus on cultivation, and there are important things waiting for me.”

“Don’t misunderstand.”

Understanding her meaning, Ning Bei hurriedly interrupted, “That isn’t what I meant; I was referring to that day when you told me Lin Yueyao didn’t actually like me. I had sensed it long ago, but I kept fooling myself.”

“Fortunately, in these past days I figured it out; rather than cling to a cold heart, I’d rather let go and cherish someone more worthy of protection.”

“I chose to dissolve the engagement with her not to entangle you in the future; rest assured, I will never use that incident to threaten you.”

Ning Bei spoke with earnest eyes and gave a solemn guarantee.

His handsome looks and affectionate bearing made his words strangely convincing.

“…Thank you.”

While Qin Jiujiu exhaled in relief, her heart also felt as though it lacked some unspoken expectation.

She was not like Lin Yueyao who dangled Ning Bei without ever rewarding him; she simply knew exactly what she had to do in the future.

She should not drag anyone else into it.

Perhaps to ease the awkwardness, Qin Jiujiu took the initiative to change the subject, “By the way, Ning Bei, there’s something else I want to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“Qin Yu’s parents are my adoptive father and mother.”

…

The next day.

The Heavenly Martial Academy was exceptionally lively because a new chief disciple would be chosen today.

Inner and outer disciples alike put their cultivation on hold and came to watch, and even the menial disciples set aside their chores.

“For this chief disciple spot, who do you think will win?”

“It should be Qin Jiujiu; although Ning Bei, Wang Teng and the others are strong, they are still a notch below Senior Sister Qin.”

“Senior Brother Ning was held back by that Lin girl; otherwise he would have had a real shot.”

The crowd buzzed with heated discussion.

Inevitably these words reached Lin Yueyao’s ears, darkening her face until she placed all the resentment on Ning Bei.

If Ning Bei had not agreed to end the engagement, who would have dared to make fun of her?

Qin Yu was quick-witted and jumped out at once, saying, “Stop slandering; if he can’t become chief disciple that’s his own lack of ability, how can you blame Yueyao?”

“Well, isn’t this Qin Yu, the menial who calls himself Senior Sister Qin’s brother?”

“Why the hurry? Are you that eager to shield that ingrate?”

“Did we say anything wrong? Senior Brother Ning treated her so well, yet look at the result… I don’t see how you can compare to him.”

By now the crowd was mocking not only Qin Yu but also Lin Yueyao.

Everyone had seen how kind Ning Bei was to Lin Yueyao, and many had received his help, so watching her betray him… naturally left them simmering with anger.

Qin Yu was about to retort, but Lin Yueyao stopped him, saying, “Qin Yu, stop wasting words on them; they won’t learn until they hit the wall.”

“Yueyao, I can’t stand them slandering you.”

Qin Yu spoke in righteous indignation.

“I know you mean well,” Lin Yueyao felt warmth surge in her heart and looked at Qin Yu gratefully, “but you said that anyone who achieves greatness must first endure hardship. I can bear the humiliation like you, and once we meet Qin Jiujiu, our grievances will be cleared.”

“Yueyao, I promise you that after today I will never let you be ridiculed because of me again,” Qin Yu said affectionately.

“Mm-hmm, I believe you!”

Lin Yueyao’s beautiful eyes sparkled, and her tone was resolute.

Ning Bei had never seen this tenderness and understanding from her.

At this moment.

On the other side.

Ning Bei had just reached the gate when an electronic voice echoed in his mind—

[Detection: Qin Yu is plotting a comeback with Lin Yueyao. Host, please intervene to avoid a repeat of past failures.]

[Analyzing the current situation for the host…]

[There are three possible methods, each with projected consequences.]

[Method One: eliminate Qin Yu outright. The risk is enormous, his fortune is dense, and success is not guaranteed; it could even trigger a nirvana reversal for him.]

[Method Two: ignore the matter. The host will not lose out, but if Qin Yu succeeds, he will gain even more fortune.]

[Method Three…]

“Enough, I choose three!”

Before the system finished, Ning Bei had already decided that the first two were simply unplayable.

And so.

With the system’s instructions, Ning Bei did not rush into the venue.

Before long.

While the crowd chattered enthusiastically inside, two figures entered side by side.

Their arrival drew everyone’s gaze.

“Huh, why did Ning Bei and Qin Jiujiu come in together?”

“What are they talking about? I’ve never seen Senior Sister Qin smile that happily.”

“As expected of our goddess Senior Sister, the academy’s number-one beauty; one smile and a hundred charms bloom!”

“It looks like they’re quite close. By the way, have you noticed they make a perfect couple?”

“Haha, don’t let them hear you. Both Senior Sister Qin and Senior Brother Ning are proper people.”

“…”

Qin Jiujiu had been laughing joyously, but when she seemed to hear the whispers, she hurriedly stowed away her smile.

Ning Bei did the same, pretending that he was not familiar with Qin Jiujiu.

The more they acted like that, the more the crowd let their imaginations run wild.

“…”

Lin Yueyao watched until her face turned green with jealousy.

She never expected that Ning Bei would not come to apologize to her first and would instead enter with another, more outstanding woman, chatting and laughing.

The feeling made her feel as if she had been cheated on.

“Yueyao, let’s go over.”

Qin Yu could not wait another second.

They had beaten him a few days ago and now he dared to chat merrily with his sister?

How could a loser who could not even keep his fiancée get so close to his sister?

The pair strode over aggressively.

Yet before they could approach, several disciples blocked them, saying, “That’s the entrance for chief disciple candidates; you can’t go through.”

“Move aside. Do you know what relationship we have with those two?”

Lin Yueyao pointed toward Ning Bei and spoke coldly.

She was furious; these disciples used to treat her with utmost respect, yet now they would not even let her pass?

The difference was like night and day.

Thinking of this, Lin Yueyao’s gaze toward Ning Bei revealed even deeper resentment.

If Ning Bei had not been so obstinate, how would she have suffered such cold treatment?

“We told you it’s the candidate passage; do you not understand human speech?”

“Relationship? Senior Brother Ning already broke off the engagement with you.”

Times had changed; the disciples no longer coddled the once-arrogant Lin Yueyao.

“You…”

Lin Yueyao’s face reddened in anger, and she was about to retort when Qin Yu stopped her, saying, “Yueyao, leave it to me!”

“Alright.”

Lin Yueyao took a deep breath and endured.

Soon they would turn things around.

“I hope you can remain this arrogant later.”

Qin Yu met their mocking eyes and spoke calmly.

The next moment he suddenly waved at Qin Jiujiu and shouted, “Jiujiu, look over here, tell them—what is the relationship between us?”

“Hey, you…”

Several disciples were shocked.

Whoosh!

The onlookers who had been watching drew in a sharp breath.

No one had expected Qin Yu’s move.

Coupled with the fact that Qin Yu had previously claimed to be Qin Jiujiu’s brother, he was now actively provoking her again.

Was he unafraid of courting trouble?

Or did he truly have a deep relationship with Qin Jiujiu?

Qin Yu’s head-held-high posture entered everyone’s view, and for a moment no one could judge the truth.

Therefore the next instant all eyes shifted to Ning Bei and Qin Jiujiu.

They tried to determine whether it was true or false.

Under the crowd’s burning gaze, Ning Bei looked calmly at Qin Jiujiu and asked, “Are you familiar with that man?”

Qin Jiujiu did not hesitate. “Not at all.”

Qin Yu: “???”

Crowd: “???”

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