Chapter 128: You Cannot Save Her

Celeste was deeply infatuated with Lin Qingfeng, so naturally, she would not accept such an outcome. Casting aside her aristocratic pride and self-respect, she confronted Lin Qingfeng to demand the truth and attempted to win him back.

However, Lin Qingfeng resolutely chose to be with a girl from his own country, who was also a junior at their university.

Celeste, possessing an intensely competitive nature, refused to let her beloved be taken away like this. She attempted to use the influence of her family to force the other girl to back down.

During a confrontation, the girl suddenly collapsed. After being rushed to the hospital, it was discovered that she was over two months pregnant. Only then did Celeste lose hope and finally let go of Lin Qingfeng.

Two years after these events, Mr. Xi and Celeste were married through a fortuitous connection. Mr. Xi treated Celeste with complete devotion and immense care, hosting a cross-continental wedding that shook the Imperial City.

Who could have foreseen that those harboring jealousy would dig up the past between Celeste and Lin Qingfeng, attempting to spread it through the newspapers?

Fortunately, Mr. Xi received word in advance and managed to buy out all the newspapers in the city, successfully suppressing the story.

Although the scandal did not break, Celeste fell into a deep depression for a long time, as her old wounds had been cruelly reopened.

Fate is often subtle. More than a decade later, her eldest son followed in her footsteps, falling in love with Lin Qingfeng’s daughter.

Celeste mercilessly severed that young, budding romance. Her eldest son, then young and impulsive, defied her and ran away from home. Celeste subsequently fell ill and never fully recovered.

The old newspapers in the document bag recorded those very private secrets about the Xi family that had been unearthed back then. If he hadn't seen them with his own eyes, Xi Junle would have remained completely in the dark.

Now, understanding the truth, Xi Junle finally realized why both Nangong Ao and Mr. Xi were against his relationship with Xianyu Ling.

Xi Junle organized the document bag, returned it to its original place, and walked out of the study in silence.

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The Zhai family estate.

Having returned these past two days, Zhai Yan'er had not seen Zhai Muli. She asked Steward Shen, "Where is my brother? Is he away on business again?"

Steward Shen answered according to Zhai Muli’s previous instructions: "The young master has been very busy lately; he is eating and sleeping at the company."

"I see," Zhai Yan'er pondered for a moment before saying, "It’s still early. Old Shen, please prepare some food; I’ll take it to him."

Otherwise, knowing her brother’s temperament, he would surely neglect his health while working. Her brother was always so doting toward her; it was only right that she show him some care in return.

Hearing this, Steward Shen was in a difficult position. "Second Miss, the young master has given instructions that the Imperial City is not very peaceful lately, and he requested that you stay within the estate whenever you return."

The news of Xianyu Ling’s kidnapping had spread throughout Liyang Academy. Zhai Yan'er understood that her brother was simply worried about her becoming a target.

"Then just send it to him yourself. He probably hasn't eaten yet!"

"Yes," Steward Shen replied, symbolically instructing the servants to prepare a meal.

In truth, Zhai Muli had been staying in the backyard next door for the past two days. Ever since Bai Luomei had been drugged, she had remained in a persistent coma.

Zhai Muli had called upon every doctor he trusted, yet none could wake her; they could only keep her alive.

Steward Shen had advised him, "Young Master, looking across the Imperial City, perhaps only the doctors of the Nangong family could wake Miss Bai now."

But how could Zhai Muli let Bai Luomei go back?

"It’s fine, as long as she doesn't die!"

Steward Shen felt helpless. His young master had cared for a woman for the first time in his life, yet he had no idea how to cherish her. He would surely regret this deeply in the future.

When Steward Shen arrived at the backyard with the servants and the food, he found Zhai Muli reprimanding the newly hired doctor.

"What do you mean it is medically incurable? Are you suggesting I hire a sorcerer to perform a ritual?"

The reprimanded doctor looked quite innocent. "Mr. Zhai, this young lady is neither suffering from drug poisoning nor has she contracted any virus. It is truly inexplicable!"

"You..." Zhai Muli was choked with anger. "Get out!"

A high-achieving doctor who had studied abroad was actually spouting such nonsensical gibberish. Had he known it would come to this, he never should have kept this bunch of useless people!

The doctor dared not say another word and hurried out of the room.

Steward Shen had the servants lay out the food and said to Zhai Muli, "Young Master, you haven't eaten much all day. The Second Miss asked us to bring this; please have a little."

Zhai Muli waved his hand impatiently. "Take it all away!"

He was in no mood to eat.

Steward Shen sighed to himself, fearing that if Bai Luomei didn't wake up, his young master would fall ill from starvation.

"Old Shen," Zhai Muli suddenly asked, "among your old acquaintances, is there anyone who understands mysterious medicine or sorcery?"

Steward Shen felt uneasy. "Young Master, you don't actually believe what that doctor said, do you?"

Fearing that Zhai Muli was acting out of desperation, Steward Shen was concerned.

"How could I believe the words of that quack!" Zhai Muli dismissed him with disdain.

"Then why..."

"I am talking about Southwest Gu sorcery."

Steward Shen understood now. He had lived in the Southwest for over a decade and had heard of the wonders of Southwest Gu sorcery.

However, he had been there for business, and although he knew many people, none were involved in anything related to Gu sorcery.

Those who practiced Gu sorcery in the Southwest were known as the "Chosen Ones," because such arts were not something an ordinary person could master.

Therefore, Steward Shen could only shake his head with regret.

Zhai Muli was truly at his wit's end. Was there really no other way but to hand her over to Nangong Ao?

Just then, the security system on his phone sounded an alarm.

The head of security entered to report, "Boss, that person is here again!"

Zhai Muli’s expression darkened. "If you can't catch him this time, then there is no need for you to—"

Before he could finish his sentence, the floor-to-ceiling windows on the balcony behind him suddenly shuddered, and the entire pane of glass shattered.

Jiang Muhe, dressed in black tactical gear, walked in from the balcony with calm composure.

Several security personnel rushed in to shield Zhai Muli.

Zhai Muli narrowed his eyes. This guy had been repeatedly testing the backyard for the past two days, trying to find a loophole in the security system.

He hadn't expected him to actually succeed!

"Did Nangong Ao send you?" Even though Zhai Muli sensed that Jiang Muhe’s aura was extraordinary, he remained calm and collected.

Jiang Muhe glanced at Bai Luomei, who was lying on the bed, and said to Zhai Muli, "The Gu worm inside her is out of control; you cannot save her."

"What does that mean!" Zhai Muli glared at Jiang Muhe. "If I can't save her, can you?"

"I have no solution either," Jiang Muhe said truthfully. "Only the mother worm can calm it down."

Zhai Muli gritted his teeth. He knew it!

Bai Luomei had inflicted this life-or-death Gu on herself to ensure that, should she fall into enemy hands, she would be unable to betray her master and would uphold her oath of loyalty.

This foolish woman was truly capable of giving her life for Nangong Ao!

The more Zhai Muli thought about it, the more resentful he became, yet in the end, he told Jiang Muhe, "You may take her. But tell Nangong Ao: if he doesn't want Bai Luomei to spend the rest of her life in prison, he must transfer all of his ore businesses in Country F to me!"