Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 618 - 597: One More Update

Elder Su, who had earlier stabilized everyone, now felt somewhat uneasy himself. Elder Can had promised that he would soon bring the Young Master over, but now, as more and more people were brought in, Elder Su grew increasingly anxious as if some matters had already spiraled beyond their control.

However, Elder Su had immense faith in his Young Master. It was not a blind faith but rather because the Young Master’s talent was truly astonishing. He possessed the Ravine Master’s talent and even exceeded it, showcasing his potential not just in controlling Ghost Shadows but also in wielding other forces far beyond that.

The practices at Ghoul Ravine greatly differed from those at Qiandao Temple; Ghoul Ravine relied on the dark powers connected to the Underworld, a force that only those with the physique of the Ravine Master could invoke. Slowly, these powers had become the energy source for the disciples of Ghoul Ravine. However, this method of cultivation had a significant drawback—everyone was bound to the Ghoul Ravine, hence the emergence of the Ghost Shadows.

This dark ability, mingled into their consciousness to create Ghost Shadows, could serve both as blood bags during the disciples’ practice and as profoundly powerful weapons.

Yet, the cultivation of Ghost Shadows alone had exhausted all of the Ravine Master’s resources, and in the years following his descent into madness, his condition had progressively declined.

Their urgent search for the Young Master stemmed from the fact that only he possessed the physique of the Ravine Master and could alleviate the impact of the Ghost Shadows on him.

Therefore, the appearance of the Young Master at this time, with a force even more potent than the Ghost Shadows, capable of easily controlling them, undoubtedly brought hope to everyone at Ghoul Ravine.

Elder Su naturally believed in the Young Master, without any doubt.

"Elder, I found many people suddenly falling ill, very quickly..." spoken by Ling Yu who looked at Elder Su with a worried expression, sensing that it might not be a good sign.

Elder Su looked towards Ling Yu, who was his Direct Disciple and a trustworthy person. At this moment, Elder Su had no other option but to grasp the other’s arm.

"Can you check if there’s anything unusual?" Ling Yu’s words had reminded him, suggesting that if this were a sabotage, that would be a different story.

"Master, where are you going?" Seeing Elder Su about to leave and not having had the chance to nod, Ling Yu hurriedly asked anxiously.

"Ling Shan, Ling He, stay here and take care of these people. I will return shortly," Elder Su instructed the other two disciples with a glance.

"Rest assured, Master—" the two immediately responded.

Elder Su did not dare to delay, but Ling Yu’s words had reminded him that simply calling for the Young Master was a very good excuse—someone was secretly causing trouble.

However, just as Elder Su had stepped out of the dungeon, suddenly, a chilling wind fiercely swept towards him, causing Elder Su to narrow his eyes instantly, sensing something different in this gust of wind.

Elder Su stood still and did not proceed, for there was something approaching rapidly from the opposite direction.

...

"Lord Ju—" Xing Yu, who suddenly stood outside the cave entrance, instantly felt a chill throughout his body.

The cave was warm, with heat wafting out like a spring day, yet Xing Yu felt cold, trembling even more so at this moment, wondering why Lord Ju would be here.

In the cave, Xing Yu was fairly aware of the situation, no, under these circumstances, Lord Ju definitely could not enter, even if Xing Yu was unaware of matters between men and women, she knew that Lord Ju shouldn’t go in now.

Ju Nanyi’s face was ashen, and he faintly heard the sound of water. He didn’t need to guess what was happening inside. The scenes from his past life were enough to conjure a vivid image in his mind. In fact, given the difference in people, Young Master Yin He might be even more willing to lower his status than those others had.

Why couldn’t he see it from the beginning? He should have realized right from the start. Picking her up in person, wasn’t that the lowly posture Zheng Nianru enjoyed the most?!

Lord Ju’s chest heaved, and not barging in was his final act of defiance.

Zheng Nianru looked towards the cave entrance. It seemed like it was Xing Yu’s voice just now. The youth who was still guarding by the pool turned his head unhappily. He had restrained himself enough, even deliberately avoiding the direction of the Cloud Room during the day. Didn’t he deserve some peace at night?

"If you like, I’ll have this place fixed up nicely for you. Next time you visit, I’ll make sure you are even more pleased," Yin He said, his hand in the pool water, brushing occasionally against his back of the hand, fingers, and wrist, tickling him.

The youth was not in a hurry, nor did he dare to be. He would wait, just like that time when her joyful, charming demeanor mattered more than anything else.

Zheng Nianru still stared outside the cave. She seemed to have heard another voice, somewhat familiar. However, only Xing Yu had followed her. She wasn’t in a rush, some matters she hadn’t yet considered thoroughly, and the youth hadn’t fully met her conditions. Was it his man?

The youth suddenly felt irritable—it wasn’t his man, and even if it were his, this person would deserve death at this moment.

And besides, his people wouldn’t dare to come forward like this. It was seeking death, so it must be her people.

"Lord Ju, you can’t go in—" Xing Yu firmly blocked Ju Nanyi, whose expression grew even uglier. He felt more convinced that Xing Yu’s death in the past was justified, even Fu Dong and Nian Xia’s deaths weren’t unjust; Zheng Nianru, indulged to the end, was allowed to run wild, just like now.

"Move aside—" Ju Nanyi said coldly, not stepping back. Asking him to retreat now might as well have thrust a knife into his heart.

At this moment, even without Zheng Nianru saying anything, Yin He heard as well, his expression darkening. It wasn’t Zheng Nianru’s man. The youth turned and walked towards the cave entrance. Seeing Ju Nanyi, his first reaction was to snort coldly. He was meddling too much, but Yin He didn’t think much of it, considering the current situation was facilitated by this man’s willingness to help.

The first sight of Yin He made Ju Nanyi’s face darken even more, but he instantly noticed that the youth was fully dressed, which felt like a breath of fresh air. The next moment, he felt ridiculously foolish — at this point, he didn’t even have the courage to show himself.

"Is there something you need, Lord Ju?" The youth spoke coldly, but his gaze on Ju Nanyi was crystal clear — if you have nothing important, scram; even if you do, scram quick.

Ju Nanyi had just let out a breath of relief, realizing now that his timely appearance had prevented things from becoming irreparable. So, after all his painstaking schemes in this lifetime, was this all he had achieved?!

Ju Nanyi stared coldly at the youth, not speaking. Was she inside? Just like that, complacent here? Where was her heart? Really, where was it?

The youth slightly frowned, what did that mean? Why wasn’t Ju Nanyi leaving?

What did he mean?

The youth immediately felt displeased, even if he was Ju Nanyi, he didn’t take him seriously. Even if he couldn’t kill him with one strike, a lesson might still be on the table.