Chapter 440: Chapter 440: 204 Misidentification (Second Revision)_2

Chapter 440: 204 Misidentification (Second Revision)_2

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This was Ming Jing, Ran Tengxiao’s “Red” referred to by Zhao Qin, who had recently become famous throughout the country.

Her appearance was indeed as acclaimed.

Beyond the disdain in Ran Qing’s eyes was another woman trying to get close to Ran Tengxiao. She’d seen many like that before.

“You all may leave. I need to speak privately with Xiao.”

Zhao Qin swiftly left to find Xi Yu.

Ming Jing gracefully rose, the hem of her skirt remained undisturbed as she walked, every step perfect.

When she passed Ran Qing, she smiled whereas Ran Qing gave her a cold face. Ming Jing wasn’t annoyed though, her face still maintained a gentle smile, leisurely leaving.

Ye Jian followed Ming Jing out.

Once their silhouette disappeared from the doorway, Ran Qing asked unhappily, “Why is she here?”

Ran Tengxiao frowned; “We are friends.”

“Friends? Someone like her? Don’t be naive. She is targeting you for your status. Play around if you want, but don’t get too serious. You’re engaged.”

Ran Tengxiao laughed, shaking his head: “Auntie, you’re overthinking.”

“I know your male instincts all too well. She’s smart, beautiful, and has ways. Be careful not to play with fire and get burned.”

Ran Tengxiao’s eyes turned cold: “Is there anything else?”

Ran Qing was reminded of the real issue, glancing at the floor below: “Xi Yu’s move, ‘The Rushing Waves’, was recognized by Master Ye as originating from Yu Jiang. This Xi Yu’s identity is highly suspicious. I suspect he is colluding with Yu Jiang. I fear the disaster of the past will repeat itself. He should be arrested right away and questioned for Yu Jiang’s whereabouts.”

Submerged in anger, Ran Qing failed to notice the turmoil in the young man’s eyes across her. She continued, “That bastard Yu Jiang killed my uncle and almost destroyed the Qinglong Association. We will never forget this grudge.”

Ran Tengxiao soothingly had a sip of tea, “If I remember correctly, one of the assassins who killed Uncle was sent by you, wasn’t it? Now you’re suddenly righteous, seeking to avenge Uncle? How funny.”

Ran Qing was furious and slammed her hand on the table, “Ran Tengxiao, don’t forget who put you in power. Are you going to betray me?”

“Even without your ‘bridge’, I would’ve crossed the river. But, Auntie, take care of your health. Don’t stress. I have my plans for Xi Yu. You don’t have to worry.”

“Ran Tengxiao, you are becoming defiant, disregarding my words, aren’t you?”

“I’ll say it one more time, Xi Yu, is untouchable.”

Ran Tengxiao suddenly looked up, the coldness in his eyes startled Ran Qing, the young man before her had already evolved into a lurking beast beyond her control. sorry you were frightened today, I will make it up to you another day, Ye Jian, take Ms. Zhu home.”

Ming Jing nodded, “Alright.” Then, she turned around to leave.

Ran Qing wanted vainly to catch up but was stopped by Ran Tengxiao, he coldly said, “Auntie, save your strength.”

Ran Qing grabbed Ran Tengxiao’s arm in desperation, “Don’t you believe me? No one knows Yu Jiang better than me, she must be disguised, she came back....”

Ran Tengxiao showed impatience and suppressed his anger, “Enough already.”

The moment Ming Jing turned around, the smile on her face vanished immediately, her brows furrowed into a cold frown, chilling to the touch.

The depths of her dark eyes seemed to be steeped in a turbulent fog, brewing something mysterious and sinister.

Ming Jing was walking slower than usual. As she was walking down the stairs, every step was a struggle. The impatient Ye Jian who was following her wanted badly to carry her downstairs.

The staircase led to the outside, the boisterous cheers from the main hall suddenly seemed very far away. The chilling wind from the basement blew towards them, then, the voice control lights suddenly went off, leaving the basement in complete darkness.

Ye Jian only saw a vague white silhouette in the darkness, her skirt fluttering in the wind. Coupled with this eerie scene, it sent chills down his spine.

“Ms. Zhu?” Ye Jian called out.

The voice control light came back on after sensing the noise, revealing the young girl in her fluttering white gown, like a lone, startled swan.

Upon hearing, she stopped and turned her head, “What is it?”

Facing those calm and dark eyes, for some reason, Ye Jian felt a chill settling in his heart.

He remembered what Ran Qing had said earlier. Is Ming Jing, Yu Jiang?

How ridiculous, it’s even more absurd than the sun rising from the west.

However, now, looking at the young girl standing amidst the chilly wind, in her fluttering white robe, silently walking, like a ghost, he could not laugh it off.

He had never seen Yu Jiang, but had heard from his Master. Despite being a frail woman, anyone who underestimated her was seeking death.

To gain the trust of the extremely paranoid Ran Bowen, becoming his number one right-hand man, to single-handedly destroy an entire school of martial arts, incite internal strife within the Qinglong Association, and finally kill Ran Bowen, the depth of her scheming and strategy was terrifying.

She was dead, but legends about her persisted.

Then, what about this young girl in front of him?

Based on the information he had gathered, she was NOT Yu Jiang.

But she was the second Yu Jiang!