A second chance with my billionaire husband-Chapter 1723 - 379: For Love, Catastrophe Strikes (Part 1)
Countless times when he couldn’t hold on anymore, he gritted his teeth and told himself desperately, he must persist... he cannot give up... there is still someone waiting for you...
Before his eyes, a fiery red color, his eyes burning painfully, unable to open them. Countless times struggling on the edge of death, he dragged himself back by sheer willpower. This repeated over and over, leaving him utterly exhausted.
"Young man, why did you come here?" An ancient and rustic voice seemed to come from a distant place, clearly reaching his ears. Opening his eyes, he seemed to be in a chaotic world, with no way in or out, as if he was the only one between heaven and earth.
"Who is it?" He looked around, but could only hear his own echo, the world quiet as if he were encased in a flawless egg.
"Young man, I’m asking you a question?"
That voice came through again.
With fists clenched, he said word by word: "For the one I love."
The voice pondered for a moment, "You must love that person very much, otherwise you would not survive the trial of the Three Collapses of the Spectral Flame. A slight lapse in your willpower, and you’ll be reduced to ashes in an instant. Love is truly the most magnificent and miraculous force in this world."
"Your willpower is impressively strong, I am amazed, it rivals even that of Mingyue. You are a promising talent."
After a pause, the person continued: "This is only the first trial, there are eight more to follow, each more dangerous than the last. Do you want to continue? If you regret it now, it’s not too late."
"Your willpower surpasses anyone’s. Just this achievement alone is enough to make you proud to conquer the entire world."
The man sneered: "What’s the difference but death? I’m not afraid of dying, why would I fear danger?"
"Very well, I hope fortune smiles upon you; the gates to a new world are opening to you... be careful." With that voice, a blinding white light appeared before his eyes, the entire world went white, and he instinctively closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he saw a path unfolding from beneath his feet, leading endlessly into the future.
What lies at the end of this path, he does not know.
But in any case, he would not retreat an inch. No matter what lies ahead, he will forge ahead.
The white light gradually enveloped his body until it was swallowed by tongues of flame, and the world returned to silence once more.
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Ji Yunya seemed to hear Yan Song calling her. She suddenly woke up and stared wide-eyed into the darkness, dazed.
The little one beside her instinctively burrowed into her arms, clinging to her like an octopus. Yun Ya gently patted the child’s back, soothing the restless sleeper.
Suddenly, a shadow appeared by the window. Yun Ya’s heart tightened, and she instinctively reached for the gun under her pillow.
"Miss, it’s me." The voice of Eighteen.
"Miss, don’t be afraid. Some petty thieves slipped in just now. I chased them away. Rest assured, Miss, and sleep peacefully."
Petty thieves? Probably not just petty thieves.
Factions stirred, Yan Nanmo’s ascension temporarily subdued the restlessness, but it doesn’t mean no one dared make a move. Ji Yunya is now a coveted target, who wouldn’t want a bite?
Moreover, in the dark lurks an even fiercer serpent.
"Thank you." Yun Ya said softly.
Eighteen’s silhouette flickered and then vanished.
Yun Ya felt no more sleepiness, her eyes fixed on the ceiling, staying open until dawn.
As soon as Yun Ya moved, Xuanxuan woke, rubbed her eyes, climbed into Yun Ya’s arms, looking so well-behaved that Yun Ya’s heart softened into a lump.
Yun Ya dressed her in clothes and shoes, holding her hand as they went out. San Qi had already prepared breakfast, standing at the door with a basin for washing. Seeing the two come out, he eagerly ran over. The water was warm, neither hot nor cold.
The young boy’s face appeared especially clean and pure in the morning light.
"San Qi, thank you for your effort." Yun Ya rolled up Xuanxuan’s sleeves to wash her hands and face. Throughout, Xuanxuan was very obedient and quiet.
San Qi scratched his head, standing aside and chuckling foolishly.
Yun Ya glanced at him and laughed: "San Qi, is there anything else you want to say?"
San Qi was stunned for a moment, glanced at Xuanxuan, and then turned around and ran off.
"Big brother is so shy," Xuanxuan said with a laugh.
"Our Xuanxuan is just too pretty, isn’t she?" Yun Ya said, wiping her face with a towel, showing a clean and fresh face, the little girl smiling beamingly, prettier than a flower.
Doctor Hua saw Xuanxuan and said with a laugh: "This little girl has such clear and bright eyes, she will be a beauty when she grows up."
Yun Ya gave him a sidelong glance, "What beauty? Can’t Uncle watch his words?"
"But it seems she has some deficiencies." Speaking, Doctor Hua took Xuanxuan’s pulse. Seeing his kind brows and pleasant demeanor, Xuanxuan neither cried nor fussed.
"This child must have suffered quite a bit when she was younger, malnutrition leading to underdevelopment. But it’s not too late. I’ll write a few prescriptions to adjust her condition, it won’t affect her growth."
Yun Ya smiled at Wei Xuan, "Xuanxuan, why don’t you thank grandpa?"
Wei Xuan immediately knelt, sincerely bowing to Doctor Hua. Doctor Hua was so amused his eyebrows danced, laughing and waving his hand repeatedly.
San Qi stood by watching, a smile on his face.
Wei Xuan glanced at him, and San Qi immediately lowered his head, looking quite shy. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
Wei Xuan couldn’t help but smile with lips pressed together.
After breakfast, Wei Xuan would help Yun Ya wash the dishes. The little girl worked earnestly, her brows lowered, appearing delicate and gentle. San Qi pumped the water, while Xuanxuan crouched by the well, carefully wiping each dish with a cloth. The clear sky soared behind them, the picture harmonious and pleasing, and in Yun Ya’s mind suddenly came a line from ancient poetry.
The boy rides a bamboo horse, circling the bed playing with green plums.
What a beautiful picture it is.
"Miss," Eighteen approached her soundlessly: "Elder Qiao wants to see you."
Yun Ya slightly lifted her brows, instinctively looking toward Doctor Hua sitting in a rocking chair playing with a pipe. Doctor Hua waved her off: "The child wasn’t watched for nothing."
Yun Ya smiled with pressed lips, "I know, I won’t let you down."
The stingy Doctor.
Yun Ya left East Alley, took a car to Linshan. Linshan was still as before, security airtight, but this time it seemed even more stringent.
Since the incident with Dongfang Yi, Elder Qiao has not left Linshan, tightening the security around him. Breaking into Linshan now is harder than breaking into the Imperial Palace.
Qiao Jiu was patrolling the outer court, and upon seeing Yun Ya, he turned and walked away.
Eighteen knew the priorities, having no time for bickering with Qiao Jiu, he followed Yun Ya straight to the villa.
"Grandpa Qiao." Yun Ya knocked and entered. Qiao Bowen, with a blanket on his lap, sat in a wheelchair by the window. Upon hearing her voice, he turned and smiled amiably: "You’re here."
Yun Ya thought something urgent had happened, but seeing Qiao Bowen’s demeanor, realized she was overthinking, "Grandpa, how have you been lately?"
"Well, but you, why don’t you come to see me? If I didn’t call you, would you not come visit this old man?" His tone had a hint of grievance.
Yun Ya smiled, "What are you saying, Grandpa? It’s mainly because there have been many matters at home lately, hard to break away. Even if you didn’t call me, I would have come."
Regarding the recent events at the Yan Family, Qiao Bowen had heard bits and pieces, he sighed: "Every family has a difficult tale."
Thinking of this, Qiao Bowen looked up at Yun Ya, "Nanmo went abroad, won’t be back for a month or more. Ah Song isn’t by your side. Considering the rampant armed groups lately, it’s best that you stay here with me for peace of mind."
Yun Ya’s brow slightly twitched, instinctively looking at Qiao Bowen.
Could he already know something?
