TRWSB – Chapter 76 Special Mark

Yang Man comforted Yi Huo for quite a while before she came out.

“Mother, is Big Brother not going to get better?” Yi Chuxue asked, a little panicked.

Yang Man’s face darkened, and she silently shook her head.

“Second Brother, how could you do this?” Yi Chuxue bit her lip, full of fear.

After Yi Huo’s accident, Yi Chuxue keenly felt that the people in the family were no longer looking at her the same way.

Originally, when Yi Bing’s temper started to improve and he didn’t seem to hate Yi Huo as much, Yi Chuxue was a little smug, thinking that while their father and mother couldn’t convince Yi Bing, she had been able to, thinking she was good at comforting others.

What Yi Chuxue hadn’t expected was that Yi Bing had been harboring hatred for Yi Huo all along. His apparent indifference in front of her was just a ploy to deceive her and use her.

“Your Big Brother and Second Brother have both had accidents, this is a bit suspicious,” Yang Man said.

Cold light flickered in Yang Man’s eyes. When Yi Huo said that Yi Bing wasn’t responsible for his injuries, she had initially not believed it. But after Yi Huo’s poisoning, he continued to insist, and Yang Man couldn’t help but start to believe him. Yi Huo had no reason to lie at this point. Moreover, the headmaster of Lu Ming School had said that Yi Bing’s injury was likely caused by a level six fire mage.

There were only two level six fire mages in the secret realm, and both of them had alibis, so they were ruled out as suspects.

“This must be related to Yi Fan. With both Big Brother and Second Brother in trouble, the one who benefits the most is probably Yi Fan. He’s always been jealous of Big Brother and Second Brother. With both of them out of the picture, he must be secretly pleased,” Yi Chuxue murmured.

Yang Man squinted, and suspicion began to rise in her heart regarding Yi Fan. She said quietly, “It’s time to deal with this Yi Fan.”

Yang Man didn’t think Yi Fan was directly involved with the issues surrounding Yi Huo and Yi Bing, but now that both of them were crippled, the formerly insignificant Yi Fan posed a threat to both of them, and Yang Man could no longer tolerate this threat.

In the Special Area of the Tianlan Academy Library.

Disguised as a different person, Yi Fan walked over to Qi Shaorong and asked, “Are you looking for a book?”

Yi Fan looked at Qi Shaorong, feeling some confusion. Qi Shaorong had been in the library for the past few days, searching for obscure books.

“Nothing in particular,” Qi Shaorong said, touching the mark on his hand through his gloves.

Qi Shaorong had a strong sense that the mark on his hand was problematic, but he didn’t want to reveal it or discuss it unless absolutely necessary.

“Tianjia isn’t very peaceful lately,” Qi Shaorong changed the subject.

Good news stays within the family, but bad news travels fast. The news that Yi Huo had been crippled spread quickly.

Qi Shaorong had also received the news within the academy.

Yi Fan smiled and said, “Let them stir up trouble. The more chaotic it gets, the better.”

Yi Fan thought to himself: Yi Bing is smarter than I expected, knowing how to use Yi Chuxue. Yi Chuxue is just a fool, and Yi Bing using her like this is just another example of a useless person making use of her. Yi Huo never would have expected that the sister he cherished would end up ruining his future.

“What are you two gossiping about?” Hu Feng entered, hands behind his back.

Qi Shaorong’s heart sank, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glad that he hadn’t said anything too sensitive to Yi Fan.

“Principal, we’re just talking nonsense,” Qi Shaorong replied.

“Don’t worry, you’re right. The more chaos, the better. People who like to watch the commotion, the bigger the trouble, the better. Lu Ming, that guy, has gotten a little too arrogant these past years. He thought he had saved some talented individuals, but look at what he’s got—just a bunch of useless people. The moment things go wrong, they start killing each other.” Hu Feng chuckled with a smug expression.

Qi Shaorong and Yi Fan couldn’t help but look at each other. Qi Shaorong thought to himself: This principal really isn’t a good person either!

Hu Feng narrowed his eyes and said, “By the way, Yi Huo and Yi Bing from the Yi family have both had accidents. This is really strange!”

“That’s nothing. In big families, it’s not unusual for brothers to fight and hurt each other. Nothing odd about that,” Qi Shaorong replied.

“In fact, the person who attacked Yi Bing might not be Yi Huo. That day when Yi Bing was at the casino, I glanced over, and the person who injured him likely had level six magical power. But Yi Huo is only a level five mage, so his power wouldn’t be enough,” Hu Feng said.

Qi Shaorong, confused, asked, “Didn’t they say that Yi Bing was injured by a level five fire magic attack?”

Hu Feng nodded and replied, “That’s true, but the person who attacked him had an extraordinary level of magical control. Such magical power doesn’t seem like something a level five mage would have, so I think Yi Bing might have been attacked by a level six mage using a level five spell.”

Qi Shaorong: “…”. Hu Feng really has impressive observation skills! Fortunately, Yi Bing is too much of an idiot to have a brain like Hu Feng’s.

“Principal, you’re really scary,” Qi Shaorong said.

Hu Feng smiled and said, “Yeah, I’m just talking nonsense. The Yi family even invited all the light priests from the imperial capital.”

Qi Shaorong shrugged and said, “Is it useful?”

Hu Feng shook his head. “No. The poison in Yi Huo’s body is very strange. The priests who came were all seeing it for the first time.”

Qi Shaorong: “…”. Of course, it’s the first time they’ve seen it. Yi Fan contracted a highly toxic red snake and fed it lots of poisonous substances. As it ate, it mutated and became extremely poisonous.

Qi Shaorong and Yi Fan walked out of the library. Qi Shaorong frowned and murmured, “There are still a lot of smart people in this world. You should be more careful.” Hu Feng could tell that the person who injured Yi Bing was likely a level six mage. There’s no reason Lu Ming, that old man, wouldn’t be able to see that.

“It’s fine, young master. You know, everyone who enters the Hundred Schools War has to sign a contract. Life and death in the secret realm are fate’s decision, and grudges inside the secret realm aren’t allowed to come outside,” Yi Fan replied calmly.

Qi Shaorong smiled and said, “A contract? What’s so special about that?” Contracts are basically just a means to control weak people with no power.

“The Yi family is in chaos now,” Yi Fan continued. “Both Yi Huo and Yi Bing are crippled, and the two useless ones don’t even know how much effort the Yi family is wasting.”

“Your stepmother is quite clever. She might suspect you,” Qi Shaorong said.

“That woman is bound to suspect me a little.”

Yi Fan lowered his head. After Yi Huo’s incident, Yang Man quickly traced the source of the poison to Yi Bing’s concubine. Although that concubine had fled the imperial capital, she couldn’t escape Yang Man’s investigation. Unfortunately, the concubine didn’t know much about the origin of the poison.

Qi Shaorong glanced at Yi Fan and said, “You should be careful.”

Yi Fan smiled and said, “I will.”

Qi Shaorong and Yi Fan were walking along a tree-lined path in the campus when Yi Fan suddenly stopped. Looking at someone in the distance, he smiled at Qi Shaorong and said, “Young Master Zhuang is here. It seems like he’s looking for you. I’ll leave now.”

Zhuang Hao took a few steps and walked up to Qi Shaorong, saying, “Qi Fourth Young Master, you seem to have a good relationship with Classmate Qian Mian!”

“I have friends all over the world. My good social skills are just inevitable,” Qi Shaorong replied indifferently.

Zhuang Hao smiled and said, “Qi Fourth Young Master, you’re really popular. It’s truly enviable!”

“Young Master Zhuang, would you like to know why I have such good social skills? It’s because I’m handsome, kind-hearted, innocent, and cute. People can’t help but envy me,” Qi Shaorong said.

Zhuang Hao: “……”

“The Evil Doctor is missing. Do you know where he went?” Zhuang Hao asked.

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Hao and said, “The Evil Doctor is missing, and you’re here looking for me. Young Master Zhuang, I heard you like the Evil Doctor. Looks like we’re rivals. Could it be that you want to ask for my help? If that’s all you’re capable of, I advise you to give up.”

Zhuang Hao stared at Qi Shaorong, saying, “You like the Evil Doctor too?”

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Hao and smiled brightly, saying, “Young Master Zhuang, you’re really interesting. I already told you that I share a bed with the Evil Doctor. How slow are you? You still don’t realize that the Evil Doctor and I are having an affair!”

“You’re lying!”

Qi Shaorong: “……”

“I can tell you haven’t lost your virginity yet,” Zhuang Hao said.

Qi Shaorong: “……”

“I can also tell that the Evil Doctor hasn’t lost his virginity either,” Zhuang Hao said seriously.

Qi Shaorong: “……” How is Zhuang Hao’s perception so sharp?

Qi Shaorong’s expression darkened. Zhuang Hao, seeing that Qi Shaorong might get embarrassed or angry, added, “Qi Fourth Young Master, you’re still young. There’s no rush for romantic matters. You know, maintaining your virginity is very beneficial for both magical and martial arts cultivation.”

Qi Shaorong: “…… Thanks for the reminder.”

“You’re welcome.” Zhuang Hao paused for a moment and then asked, “Now, can you tell me where the Evil Doctor is?”

Qi Shaorong shook his head, saying, “No!”

Zhuang Hao frowned. Qi Shaorong patted Zhuang Hao’s shoulder and said, “Young Master Zhuang, you’re still young. There’s no rush for romantic matters. You know, keeping your virginity is very beneficial for both magical and martial arts cultivation. By the way, Young Master Zhuang, you look like a playboy. Are you still a virgin?”

Zhuang Hao: “…… Don’t worry about me, I still am.”

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “Oh, so Young Master Zhuang is still a virgin. That’s really surprising!”

Zhuang Hao: “……”

Zhuang Hao grabbed Qi Shaorong and said, “Stop talking nonsense! Tell me where the Evil Doctor is!”

Qi Shaorong’s head suddenly throbbed, and without thinking, he blurted out, “The Evil Doctor is…” Qi Shaorong quickly realized and changed his answer, saying, “The Evil Doctor went to the Flower House.”

Zhuang Hao: “……”

Zhuang Hao released his grip and looked at Qi Shaorong’s face. “Your complexion doesn’t look so good. Is there something wrong with your health?”

Qi Shaorong’s face darkened and he said, “None of your business.”

Qi Shaorong, with his hands behind his back, touched the hot mark on the back of his hand, feeling a rising sense of panic. Damn! Could it be that Zhuang Hao has really contracted him as a contracted beast?

Zhuang Hao frowned, a strange feeling rising in his heart.

Qi Shaofu walked over and said, “Fourth Brother, Young Master Zhuang, you’re both here! How about we find a place to talk?”

Zhuang Hao looked Qi Shaofu up and down and nodded, saying, “Alright.”

Qi Shaofu’s arrival resolved Qi Shaorong’s awkward situation. Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “Whatever.”