Chapter 625: Chapter 625 Fear
“I’m not planning to kick them out of the Yi Family now,” Yi Lin looked sharply at Zhong Niangyao, “Now that Yi Huai has had an accident, it would be really inhumane to kick them out at such a time.”
“Oh, so Family Head Yi didn’t come to discuss with us, but just to notify us, is that it?” Nianyao raised an eyebrow and asked, “Or are you here simply to provoke us? Or maybe—”
“To declare war!”
Upon hearing such an accusation, Yi Lin quickly denied, “I don’t mean that, and there’s no need to make things sound so grave.”
As he said this, he looked at Zhong Niangyao with eyes that became sharp and a bit probing, “Zhong Niangyao, why must you be so ruthless! Yi Huai is already dead, and even without evidence, you and I both know very well who is behind this.”
“The person is already dead, can’t you just be magnanimous and let his child go?”
“Heh, it seems you really want to pin this on me, huh!” Nianyao scoffed, “Unfortunately, I don’t fall for that. Let me tell you, Yi Huai’s death has nothing to do with me. If there is any connection at all, it’s probably because he harmed my mother, and now he’s just facing retribution!”
“Zhong Niangyao, the man is right here, do you dare swear to heaven that you have nothing to do with Yi Huai’s death?” Yi Lin stared tightly at Nianyao, “Other than you, he had no enmity with anyone else.”
“Family Head Yi, who do you think you are!” Zhong Niangyao’s lips parted slightly, but the words that came out were venomous, “I call you Family Head out of politeness because I was brought up better. Don’t think that makes you my senior. Don’t come here wagging your finger at me, or else I won’t be polite.”
Throughout this exchange, Nianyao showed no restraint, releasing an intimidating aura.
Feeling the intense pressure emanating from Zhong Niangyao, Yi Lin felt a weight on his back, almost forcing him to kneel. He struggled against this overpowering force, but in the end, he found himself on his knees, looking particularly wretched.
Kneeling on the ground, he raised his head with effort, only to see Nianyao’s indifferent face. At that moment, he felt as if it were difficult even to breathe.
Baili Hengyuan watched Nianyao with shock in his eyes.
He had always known that his granddaughter was no ordinary individual. Yet, he never imagined that Nianyao could be this powerful. Not even Yi Lin, a seasoned fox, had any power to retaliate against her.
However, Baili Hengyuan then thought of Nianyao’s capability to summon a Judge from hell—a feat not any common person could achieve. Her ability to pressure Yi Lin to such an extent suddenly made sense.
Under such an intense pressure, Yi Lin was utterly unable to stand. He could even feel his internal organs starting to suffer damage from the immense force. He tried to struggle, but his body was immovable.
Nianyao hadn’t done anything, yet he could not escape the pressure.
Just as Yi Lin believed he might meet his end at the Baili Family’s hands today, the pressure suddenly lifted. But before he could relax, he tasted a metallic flavor in his throat and suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Feeling genuine pain radiating from within his body, Yi Lin once again looked up at Nianyao with a hint of fearful uncertainty in his eyes, his heart pounding with burgeoning fear.
Before, he had only heard of Nianyao’s capabilities. But now, having truly experienced her power, he understood the terror she embodied.
She couldn’t possibly hold such power as a mere twenty-something young woman. Just moments ago, he had clearly felt the full extent of the pressure Nianyao could exert. She didn’t even need to do anything; just standing there quietly rendered him completely helpless.
If Nianyao truly wanted to kill him, he would have no chance to escape.
“Family Head Yi, how does it feel?”
Looking at the severely injured Yi Lin, Nianyao’s eyes were cold as ice, “Do you still expect me to take responsibility for Yi Huai’s death? If I wanted to kill Yi Huai, it would have been a breeze, without the need for such roundabout methods. But I never wished for his death.”
“To die like this is actually letting Yi Huai off easy. What I wanted was for him to live a long, long life, suffering this kind of torment every single day. Living in a state neither human nor ghost, that is the greatest form of revenge.”
At this moment, Yi Lin lay limp on the ground, an expression of sheer terror on his face, completely lacking the stature of the head of the Yi Family.
“Yi Lin, take Yi Huai’s body and leave immediately.” The one who spoke was Baili Hengyuan, and after glancing at Yi Huai’s body on the ground with disgust, he continued, “Otherwise, don’t blame the Baili Family for being inhospitable, and throwing both you and the corpse out.”
Yi Lin’s earlier bravado had vanished by now. Suffering severe internal injuries and coupled with the recent ordeal, a deep-rooted fear of Nianyao in his heart left him unable to stay any longer.
He immediately had the people waiting outside come in.
Being the head of the family, naturally, Yi Lin wouldn’t have come alone with Yi Huai’s body. But given the sensitive nature of the situation, he had people leave and wait outside after the body was set down.
Quickly, someone came in, one person supporting Yi Lin and the others lifting Yi Huai’s body.
Although they were curious about why Yi Lin was in such a state, seeing his wretched appearance, they dare not ask any questions.
“Let’s go!”
Yi Lin, leaning on one of the individuals, ordered to move out.
However, just as he turned to leave, he heard Nianyao’s cold voice from behind.
“Yi Lin, don’t forget the promise you once made to the Baili Family. If you truly intend to break your word and continue to protect Yi Huai’s child. Then the words spoken about canceling the grudge between our two families will also vanish into thin air. At that time, I will personally seek justice for my mother.”
Yi Lin paused momentarily but didn’t look back. Even as he began to walk away again, his steps hastened as if something was chasing after him.