TNIBFT -Chapter 159 We Didn’t Fall for It

The little girl stood with her hands on her hips, chin lifted proudly, her face full of smug satisfaction.

The ruthless, merciless mad old man now looked like a wagging little dog trying to please a child. Bending over beside the little princess, he said with a fawning smile, “Yes, yes, yes—my disciple truly has ambition.”

“Nothing like Ye Tian. More like my kind of disciple.”

“So, what should we do with him next?”

Sun Wuji’s gaze turned cold as he looked down at Shangguan Ning lying on the ground.

“Grandpa Sun…”

Before Ye Shuangxue could decide what to do, Ye Yunting came running out of the room with Xiao Jiang. Hearing the voices, Shangguan Ning raised her head. Two little boys ran out—about the same height, but completely different in appearance.

One had a calm and steady temperament, clearly extraordinary even at such a young age. The other was cute and obedient. All three children were as delicate and lovely as jade and snow. As Shangguan Ning carefully examined them, she could see traces of Her Majesty in each of their faces.

If she could bring them back to the Great Zhou, she didn’t dare imagine how happy Her Majesty would be.

“You…”

“I am… I am…”

Shangguan Ning’s lips trembled with excitement, but seeing Sun Wuji nearby, she swallowed the words she wanted to say.

After thinking quickly, she hurriedly reached into her robes to take out the token given by Her Majesty. Just as she was about to hand it over, Sun Wuji snatched it away. He tucked the fish-shaped jade pendant into his chest and said, “What are you doing?”

“Trying to bribe us?”

“I’m telling you, that trick works. Got any more treasures? Hand them over quickly.”

Shangguan Ning was speechless. She glared angrily at the shameless old man. “That belongs to the children! Give it back! At your age, do you have no shame?”

“Grandpa Sun, Shuangxue said he’s the one who wiped out the entire Huichun Hall. A villain like this—better to kill him to prevent future trouble,” Ye Yunting said coldly, sizing Shangguan Ning up before speaking indifferently.

“Him?”

Sun Wuji narrowed his eyes.

Xiao Jiang covered his eyes with both hands, though a small gap remained between his fingers. In a soft, timid voice, he said, “So scary…”

“Grandpa Sun, call me after you’re done.”

Ye Shuangxue handed the small wooden sword in her hand to her master.

Seeing the children’s reactions, Shangguan Ning’s heart skipped a beat.

Why were the prince and princess nothing like she had imagined?

“You can’t kill me—I’m the one who came to take you home. Your mother is still waiting for you…” Shangguan Ning said, unable to hold back any longer as she looked at the three children.

“Mother?”

A flicker passed through Ye Yunting’s eyes, and he froze.

Ye Shuangxue frowned, looking thoughtfully at Shangguan Ning.

Xiao Jiang slowly lowered his hands from his eyes. “Mother”—a word they murmured even in their dreams. Each time they spoke it, their hearts softened a little. Over the past few years, it had become the belief that kept all three of them going.

“Trying to deceive even children? Ye Tian’s wife has long been dead.”

“There are plenty of women in Sifang City who want to be their mother. Let’s see how I deal with you.” Sun Wuji rolled up his sleeves and stepped toward Shangguan Ning.

Clutching a signal flare in one hand, Shangguan Ning shouted, “I’m not lying to you! Your mother isn’t dead—she was severely injured and fell into a coma. It’s not that she abandoned you. The first thing she did after waking up was send me to find you!”

Ye Shuangxue’s whole body trembled.

The three children exchanged glances. Seeing that Sun Wuji was about to strike, Ye Shuangxue suddenly rushed forward, grabbing his arm and shouting, “Master, don’t kill him!”

Sun Wuji lowered his head and saw his little disciple’s pleading face, her big eyes filled with anxiety.

It was the first time he had seen this usually carefree disciple so nervous about a stranger. A trace of jealousy rose in his heart—along with a bit of heartache for her.

He withdrew his hand, his gaze turning cold as he stared at Shangguan Ning on the ground.

For the sake of staying alive, deceiving even children—people like this deserved to be skinned and have their tendons pulled.

“Since you say you were sent by our mother, then where is she?”

Ye Yunting questioned.

Shangguan Ning’er frowned and glanced at Sun Wuji beside her. It wasn’t easy to explain, and her expression grew troubled.

Ye Yunting sneered. “Also, if our mother cares so much about us, and she’s already recovered, why didn’t she come herself?”

“She… she has her own unavoidable difficulties.”

Shangguan Ning’er didn’t know how to explain. The Emperor had only ordered her to bring the three princes back, but the situation now seemed completely different from what had been expected.

“Obviously a liar.”

Sun Wuji shot Shangguan Ning’er a look of disdain, killing intent flickering in his eyes.

This matter needed to be handled carefully. She would have to escape first and explain things to the young masters later. Thinking this, Shangguan Ning’er took out a small ball she had prepared and threw it toward Sun Wuji.

“What is this?”

Sun Wuji caught it with his bare hand.

The next second—

Boom!

With a loud explosion, Sun Wuji’s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Half his eyebrows and beard were burned off, and he stood there completely stunned.

“Master, he ran away!”

Ye Shuangxue shook Sun Wuji, snapping him back to his senses. He reached up to touch his beard, then broke down and wailed, “You little brat! I’ll kill you—I’ll kill you!”

…

Ye Tian, along with Yuan Heipang and Duan Qingshan, walked from the Shi residence back toward the hotpot restaurant.

Groups of guards filled the streets.

Right now, everyone in Sifang City was on edge. In the original story, this part never mentioned the three villains. As for himself—the villainous father—he hadn’t even appeared at all.

After the avalanche, Shen Jie used his status to gain fame, was summoned back to the imperial capital, and thus began his legendary life.

For the overall plot, Sifang City was nothing more than a beginner’s village.

But now, Ye Tian felt that everything had changed. The plot seemed to have become far more complicated.

“Boss, Shi Xuan said you’re planning to buy a grain shop?”

Yuan Heipang suddenly asked.

“Yes. No matter what times we’re in, as long as you have grain in your hands, your heart won’t panic.”

Yuan Heipang nodded. “Right, my grandpa used to say the same thing.”

“Boss, you’re truly wise.”

He didn’t forget to give a thumbs-up, showering Ye Tian with flattery.

By the roadside, someone had collapsed in the snow. Ye Tian glanced over curiously. In the distance, several burly men were rushing toward the person on the ground.

They surrounded the young man anxiously.

“Boss, what’s wrong?”

“Boss!”

Ye Tian tilted his head slightly. The men were all powerfully built, carrying an indescribable aura—like soldiers from his previous life, yet rougher and more ferocious. Sensing Ye Tian’s gaze, they shot sharp looks back.

The two groups locked eyes for a moment—

Then each side looked away.

“Boss, let’s go quickly,” Duan Qingshan whispered beside Ye Tian. “Every one of them is an expert. We’re outnumbered. I can only guarantee your safety alone.”

Ye Tian nodded.

They quickened their pace and left.

By the time they returned to the hotpot restaurant, the three children and Sun Wuji were already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Ye Tian return, the three children ran toward him. Ye Tian took one in each hand, while Ye Yunting followed behind into the shop.

Xiao Jiang suddenly looked up at Ye Tian and said, “Just now, someone said our mother sent him to take us away.”

Ye Tian frowned.

“But we didn’t fall for it!”