Chapter 778: Chapter 778: Soft-Hearted

Ye Shikai’s movements suddenly halted, his gaze somehwat vacantly staring ahead. Any cultivator knew the significance of Essence Blood—lose too much, and even life itself may not be preserved.

“What’s the matter? Finally decided to confront the issue? Then go quickly, don’t waste time.” Wuyan caught on and revealed a smug smile, pushing Ye Shikai’s body with his hand, signalling for him to hurry.

“Really, have you forgotten what I told you when you left?” Wuyan said again, yet Ye Shikai seemed as if he couldn’t hear, showing no reaction.

“I haven’t forgotten, it’s just that I haven’t thought it through.” Ye Shikai sat down somewhat disheartened. Matters of the heart, should be cut when they should be cut, but now, he really didn’t want to face the person in his heart.

“Cut it out, so indecisive, I can’t be bothered with you.” Having said this, Wuyan flicked his sleeve and left, slamming the door behind him.

“Boss, what happened?” Not long after Wuyan left, Ghost came in. Seeing Wuyan’s expression upon departure, one that looked like he could eat someone, he was worried something had happened, so he came to ask specially.

“Nothing.” Ye Shikai shook his head. “Right, have you heard about the recent serial killings?”

“Um, there hasn’t been much going on in the base lately, so that case became their topic of conversation. But it doesn’t concern us, so I didn’t investigate. However, it seems like Worm is very interested in it,” Ghost said blandly.

“Alright then, what wasn’t our business before is now. From now on, start investigating this case; send any information to me.” Ye Shikai nodded. “Right, since Worm is so interested, have him come back to Yanjing. I need his help.”

“Yes, I’ll arrange it right away.” Ghost curiously asked, “Boss, why are we taking on this job?”

“Because I’m investigating the case myself but hit a deadlock. I think with the power of the Netherworld Palace, there should be some assistance.”

“So that’s how it is. Alright, I’ll take care of it now.”

Ye Shikai’s mouth curved up slightly. His attitude was tantamount to that of the Netherworld Palace. He now understood why Yan Kuan wanted to “recruit” him; it was to tame the wild horse that should not have appeared in Yanjing – Netherworld Palace – and even to use it for himself. Like now, the serial killings causing an uproar in the city, with the involvement of the National Security Bureau and Netherworld Palace—one in the light and one in the shadows—there were these two powers behind the police.

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Chen family, secret chamber.

The light flickered, and the room, with only a few candles, seemed dim. A woman sat on a chair, her bangs revealing a strand of silver hair, her complexion looking very haggard. The wall clock pointed to eight. Chen Yuxin slowly stood up from the chair, walked to the stone platform in the center, and looked at the vessel on top. The loss of Essence Blood had left her “scarred,” and even the company affairs were now managed by Chen Ruoya. Looking at the Worm in the vessel, a resolute flash crossed her eyes. She picked up a small knife from the table and gently placed it on her index finger. The wound that had healed was cut again, and after cutting, it healed, repeating over and over.

“Bang” Just as she was about to cut again, a silver light shot out from the side, striking precisely at the blade, emitting a clear collision sound. Perhaps because of the weakness of her body, or perhaps it was unexpected, the small knife in Chen Yuxin’s hand fell to the ground, along with a coin.

“Still want to continue?” A voice laden with self-reproach came from the window. Chen Yuxin turned her head and saw a person she longed for day and night but dared not face.

Yes, the visitor was Ye Shikai, and he had spent quite some time finding this secret chamber.

Ye Shikai slowly walked over, and Chen Yuxin’s face showed a look of shock. For a moment, she was frozen in place, not even tidying up the vessel on the table, but even now, it was probably too late.

Seeing the haggard face of Chen Yuxin, a wave of pain surged in Ye Shikai’s heart, and the silver strand in her bangs was especially shocking.

Ye Shikai glanced at the vessel on the table. Sure enough, the Single Love Poisonous Insect was right among them. Actually, he had long suspected who set the worm, especially after Dugu Tianke introduced him to the characteristics of the Single Love Poisonous Insect. The person who would do this and had the ability to do so was probably Chen Yuxin alone.

Ye Shikai refrained from scolding. Although the Single Love Poisonous Insect caused him great pain and trouble, indeed, he softened his heart again as tears began to streak down Chen Yuxin’s face…

Ye Shikai stretched out his hand, gently holding Chen Yuxin’s small hand, transmitting his Inner Strength into her body. The loss of Essence Blood could not be healed with Inner Strength alone, but it could be mitigated. To return to normal, she would still need time to rest and heal.

“Your body is so weak, and you still think of feeding the Worm?” Ye Shikai spoke softly.

“I’m sorry… I…”

“Alright, let’s not talk anymore. Focus on recovering first.” Ye Shikai wiped the tears from her face. Now, in this situation, reproach was useless, and he didn’t want to reproach her. Having found out who was cultivating the Single Love Poisonous Insect, Ye Shikai could alleviate the spell, and Chen Yuxin’s body would not continue to weaken.

Frankly, the thought of it was terrifying. If the poisonous insect had matured, at least according to Wuyan, there would be no way to break the spell, and then he would be controlled by Chen Yuxin—of course not physically, but emotionally. If one couldn’t even control their own emotions, what left is humanity? It would be nothing but a walking corpse, a puppet on strings.

But at the same time, he understood Chen Yuxin. Given their past, he had been avoiding meeting her lately, and perhaps it was this behavior that made her overthink.

He recalled what Wuyan had said before—the poisonous insect entered the body from the outside, perhaps on the day he was wounded by the man in black; Chen Yuxin took advantage of treating his injuries and placed the Single Love Poisonous Insect into his wound.

Ye Shikai put the vessel and the Worm inside it into the Storage Ring. With the other worm, Wuyan could help him break the spell.

“Xin, let there be no next time, okay?” Ye Shikai still tried to persuade her gently. Right now, her emotional fluctuations were significant; her body was already in poor condition, and if something else happened to her mentally…

“Family Head, you alright?” At this time, the door to the secret chamber opened, and Chen Ruoya briskly walked in. Perhaps she had noticed someone breaking into the secret chamber and came to check specially.

“Mr. Ye.” When Chen Ruoya saw the scene before her eyes, she immediately understood. Chen Ruoya had assisted Chen Yuxin for many years, but she had never seen her cry so miserably.

“Enough, she’s fine, you can leave now.” Ye Shikai sighed and said.