The next morning, a piece of shocking news quickly spread throughout Nanli City.

Overnight, everyone in the Jiang family estate had disappeared without a trace! The entire estate was empty, from the Jiang family members to the servants and guards. The estate was eerily deserted—there were no signs of struggle, no evidence left behind, not even a single person in sight.

Some speculated that the Jiang family realized they could no longer remain in Nanli City, so they had packed up and left in the middle of the night. But this speculation was soon refuted by others. Everything in the estate had been left untouched. Nothing suggested a hurried move. Even if they had moved, with hundreds of people, including servants and guards, how could they leave the city so silently that no one noticed?

Others guessed that the Qi family must have a powerful backer, and it was this force that had secretly taken action to wipe out the Jiang family overnight. But this speculation seemed even less credible than the first and was largely dismissed as a joke. If the Qi family really had such a powerful backer, would they have endured being suppressed by the Jiang family for decades?

Moreover, the Jiang family had the Sacred Lotus Sect behind them! After the mysterious disappearance of the Almighty Combat Hall, the Sacred Lotus Sect had become the most powerful force in the Southern Province. Who could possibly challenge the Sacred Lotus Sect, the force behind the Jiang family?

The disappearance of the Jiang family became the talk of the city, an unsolved mystery that dominated conversations throughout Nanli City that day.

…

Meanwhile, in the courtyard of Ning Yechen’s home, he and his family were enjoying a warm, peaceful breakfast together.

Unlike her usual habit of sitting in her parents’ laps to be fed, Luo Hongye was sitting beside Ning Yechen this morning.

On her other side was Yue Qingyou, carefully feeding her spoonfuls of porridge. Seeing Luo Hongye eat the food she offered, her cold, composed face softened into a gratified and moved smile.

The little princess accepted the food I fed her! She was deeply moved.

This moment would add a glorious chapter to her record in the Demon Realm! She would surely fulfill her duty as the Demon Realm’s overseer and raise the little princess like her own granddaughter, guiding her to greatness!

Sitting nearby, Luo Ruying secretly observed Yue Qingyou.

Ever since Yue Qingyou arrived, she often found herself watching her. Her manners and poise were impeccable, her work meticulous and reliable, and she managed the household with remarkable efficiency. She was unfailingly respectful and polite toward Luo Ruying, and her affection for Luo Hongye was unparalleled.

It was clear that Yue Qingyou enjoyed taking care of children. Whenever the opportunity arose, she was always enthusiastic and eager to help, as if she treated Luo Hongye like her own child.

“Big Sister Yue, Yeye wants more! Ah~” Luo Hongye leaned toward Yue Qingyou with her mouth open wide.

Delighted, Yue Qingyou fed another spoonful of porridge to the little girl, then gently wiped her mouth with a handkerchief.

The little princess is still growing; she needs to eat well! In the future, she will surely become someone as extraordinary as the Demon Lord himself!

Yue Qingyou began pondering what precious medicinal dishes or divine beast meat she could prepare to further nurture the little princess…

Just as she was deep in thought, planning Luo Hongye’s diet, a knock sounded on the courtyard gate. It was undoubtedly none other than Qi Yuan.

“Big Sister Luo, Big Brother Ning, Little Yeye~” Qi Yuan greeted Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying cheerfully before rushing over to Luo Hongye. As usual, she reached out to pinch the little girl’s round, chubby cheeks. No matter how many times she saw her, Little Yeye was just too adorable! Her soft, squishy cheeks were irresistible.

But soon, Qi Yuan felt a cold, piercing gaze fixed on her, and the hair on the back of her neck stood on end. Turning her head, she was met with Yue Qingyou’s icy stare. Yue Qingyou’s hand clenched a spoon with such force that it shattered into pieces.

What…?!

This beautiful older sister is way too scary!

Did she just crush a spoon with her bare hand?!

This has to be a threat, right? Definitely a threat!

Qi Yuan’s face turned pale with fear. To this day, she still didn’t understand why Yue Qingyou was so hostile toward her.

Yue Qingyou barely restrained the murderous intent in her heart as she transmitted a message to Ning Yechen, “Demon Lord, can I kill her?”

“You’ve already asked me this question before! Rejected!” Ning Yechen replied exasperatedly.

If every person who liked his daughter and pinched her cheeks had to be killed, the world would be a much smaller place…

Meanwhile, Meng Niu and the other two sat nearby, looking at Qi Yuan with a mix of envy and admiration.

This woman is so lucky. Not only can she boldly pinch the little princess’s cheeks, but she even gets to live afterward… Especially considering Yue Qingyou already wants her dead…

“Miss Qi, since you’re here, have a seat,” Luo Ruying said with a smile, patting the empty spot beside her.

Qi Yuan immediately ran over to sit by Luo Ruying, avoiding eye contact with Yue Qingyou.

Was it just my imagination, or does it feel like this beautiful sister wants to kill me?

After she took a moment to compose herself, her expression turned serious as she addressed Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying. “Big Sister Luo, Big Brother Ning, you might not know yet, but something big happened in the city!

“Last night, the entire Jiang family disappeared without a trace from Nanli City! Even Nanli Academy said they couldn’t investigate the matter!”

Although Qi Yuan was glad the Jiang family was gone, the situation was far too strange. How could an entire household of hundreds vanish overnight without anyone hearing or seeing anything? During a festive season, with people everywhere in the city, no less!

She knew the Jiang family well and found it hard to believe they would leave willingly.

“The Jiang family disappeared…?” Luo Ruying asked, visibly surprised.

“That’s not all, Big Sister Luo. The entire Sacred Lotus Sect was reportedly wiped out overnight too!” Qi Yuan continued, still shaken. “The Sacred Lotus Sect is the strongest sect in the Southern Province since the fall of the Almighty Combat Hall!”

The bizarre events in the Southern Province were becoming more frequent. First, the Almighty Combat Hall had disappeared, and now the Jiang family and the Sacred Lotus Sect—yet no one knew who was behind it all.

Luo Ruying grew contemplative.

She had little interest in the Jiang family. If not for Jiang Li provoking her, she wouldn’t have helped the Qi family win the commerce competition out of spite. She had already resolved that if the Jiang family dared to trouble her again, she would make them disappear herself.

But it seemed someone else had beaten her to it…

For the entire Jiang family to vanish overnight without her even noticing, the perpetrator’s power had to be extraordinary!

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