CHAPTER 986: CHAPTER 983: RETRIBUTION

It wasn’t long before the bodyguard who had gone out returned, one of them holding a glass bottle. Of course, the bodyguard was wearing gloves; with the theft incident still unresolved, he didn’t want to get caught up in it.

"Lin Tian, look, is this the elixir?" Second Young Master Yun asked Lin Tian.

Lin Tian nodded and said, "Yes, it’s precisely this elixir."

Second Young Master Yun faced Mo Mingda again, saying coldly, "Mo Mingda, this elixir was found in your safe. What do you have to say for yourself?"

"I have nothing to say." Mo Mingda seemed to have recovered, responding indifferently.

"Why did you steal the elixir? As a Yun Family member, knowing my elder brother is undergoing treatment, why would you plan such a theft? Why?" Second Young Master Yun asked twice, feeling really puzzled as to how a Yun Family member could commit such a despicable and vile act.

"Why? Haha..." Mo Mingda showed an inexplicable smile, coldly saying, "If I didn’t steal the elixir, should I just let Yun Xiaotian earn all the merit?"

"I’m an in-law, my status in the Yun Family is naturally one tier lower than yours. I’ve worked diligently for the Yun Family, my skills are not bad, so why can’t I be at the core of the Yun Family, while Yun Xiaotian doesn’t have to do anything and is destined to be the heir from birth."

"Why him, why not me! What am I worse at than him! Yes, I’m jealous of him; I’m jealous of him every day, so I wanted to ruin everything he has, the credit should be mine." Mo Mingda shouted hoarsely, seemingly incoherent, while the others shook their heads in disbelief that he was going mad.

The Yun Family’s main lineage members cannot become heirs, only the direct lineage can, yet here you are, a mere relative, coveting the heir’s position; it’s like the saying: having the ailments of a princess without the fate of one.

The ancestors of the direct lineage worked hard to establish the family, not letting their descendants inherit, but you want an in-law to inherit instead?

"I can’t let Yun Xiaotian gain the great credit for curing the old man, it should be mine, why should he take it!" Mo Mingda glared at Yun Xiaotian, speaking hatefully.

"Would you stop at nothing for credit? This concerns my elder brother’s condition!" Second Young Master Yun said sternly.

"Haha, so what if I stop at nothing, I’m just fighting for my own interests, heaven and earth be damned. I’ll find a famous doctor for the old man’s illness." Mo Mingda argued, showing no sign of acknowledging any wrongdoing.

"Why did I do this? I just wanted you to value me a little more, but in your eyes, there’s only Yun Xiaotian, only Yun Xiaotian!" Mo Mingda shouted viciously, stuck in a mental deadlock, his jealousy driving him to extremes.

"You beast! You’re endangering my elder brother, your great grandpa, and yet you speak with self-righteousness. I think you’re beyond redemption!" Second Young Master Yun said furiously.

The others eyed Mo Mingda with disdain, it was their first time witnessing someone so consumed by jealousy and possessiveness, to such an extreme, sacrificing family for personal gain.

"Second Brother, let me say a few words." Yun Hongxi suddenly spoke, the leader of the Yun Family who had been silent until now, his tone heavy.

Yun Hongxi looked at Mo Mingda, speaking expressionlessly, "Mo Mingda, did you know that not long ago, I decided that once you matured and grew, you would have been allowed into the Yun Family’s core council? But your actions have deeply disappointed me."

"Core council!" The young descendants of the Yun Family were shocked, and Mo Mingda was especially surprised, stunned. Because he knew very well what entering the "core council" meant!

The Yun Family has two core entities, the highest is the "Clan Leader Council," led by the Clan Leader, composed of the current Family Head and other elders, this entity makes decisions for the entire Yun Family, it’s the highest authority.

The current Yun Family Clan Leader is Yun Hongxi, Yun Haoyu is just the Family Head, which is why Yun Hongxi is called the leader of the Yun Family.

Beneath the "Clan Leader Council" is the "core council," led by the current Family Head, its members include the middle-aged generation of the Yun Family and outstanding young descendants.

The power of the core council is second only to the Clan Leader Council, entering the core council is a recognition of ability, and it’s a dream for all young Yun Family descendants.

Every young member who enters the core council is covered in glory; since they cannot become heirs, the core council is their aspiration.

Upon suddenly hearing Yun Hongxi’s plan to let him into the core council, Mo Mingda was more than shocked, thinking internally about how this was exactly what he desired.

Then, as if something else dawned upon him, he responded immediately with a cold expression, "Elder, I am now a prisoner, you can say whatever you wish, it’s just to reassure others." Clearly, Mo Mingda was skeptical of Yun Hongxi’s words.

Yun Hongxi shook his head, even more disappointed, "Even at this stage, you show no signs of remorse. If you don’t believe, you can ask the third and fourth elders."

Mo Mingda looked towards the Yun Family elders, one tall, thin elder snorted, "What the elder said is true, we even held a meeting about it and agreed for you to become a core council member. But it’s pitiful you didn’t cherish your opportunity, hmph, and I even voted for you back then, really, knowing a face but not the heart."

Mo Mingda was stupefied, realizing Yun Hongxi was telling the truth, and his feelings became immensely complicated, filled with regret.

Yes, Mo Mingda regretted it, regretted being jealous of Yun Xiaotian, especially for scheming to steal the elixir. Had he stayed firmly on his path, he could have been part of the "core council," but unfortunately, it’s too late now.

Is there a remedy for regret in this world? Clearly not, he himself has ruined his promising future.

"Elder, Second Young Master, I realize my mistakes, I realize my mistakes; please, give me a chance to reform!" Mo Mingda suddenly pleaded, not wanting to watch the core council opportunity slip away.

In truth, he had no intention of reforming; his focus was still on his future. Yun Hongxi seemed to see through Mo Mingda’s true thoughts, unmoved.

"Mo Mingda, some actions are unacceptable. What you did has crossed the line. Such a person will not be accepted into the core council, nor by the Yun Family!" Second Young Master Yun coldly said.

"Second Brother, end this. Everything shall be handled according to the family law." Yun Hongxi said indifferently. As the Yun Family Clan Leader, he’s not one for hesitation, otherwise, he couldn’t have led the expansive Yun Family.

As those words were spoken, everyone became serious; this was the first case of such an immoral act in the Yun Family. The family law’s severity was feared.