At this moment, the kind-hearted Hua Nianyi was giggling, thinking about the fate of Jin Xianchuan, unable to suppress her laughter even in her dreams.

But they had already flown away. No matter how wealthy the Jin Family was, they were only powerful within Gold Scale City.

Once outside the city, they were nothing.

"So ruthless..." Mo couldn’t help but chuckle, having directly extracted the Spirit Vein hidden with great effort in the mountains and cutting off their future potential. Truly ruthless...

"Am I?" Luo Qianqian felt no shame, rather pride, as she squinted and smiled happily. One had to admit, this matched her thoughts perfectly—any involvement with the Otherworld should meet such an end.

What’s more, Jin Family’s Jin Xianchuan was no good person. Not only did he threaten and lure Hua Nianyi, but his whole family schemed against her, as if treating her like a naive child. She was just like this.

If Hua Nianyi hadn’t matured a bit after marriage, she wouldn’t call her Sister Xiao Hua, feeling that the name Xiao Hua always paints a rosy image in one’s mind.

There was a heavy sense of sarcasm in the wrinkles on her face. If they hadn’t schemed online, she wouldn’t have gone so far, would she?

Moreover, this country, those with apparent power shouldn’t be indulged too much. Teaming up with the Otherworld at the slightest disagreement, considering they just returned from solving issues there, if something happened again, they’d rather go kill in the Otherworld. Why bother cultivating here?

Huangfu Yihui’s face was filled with anger and confusion.

It was evident that their country stood at the pinnacle, with no reason to act like such a minor nation.

Even if it means sacrificing these descendants, there’s no reason, even carrying a sense of mystified estrangement. If those were his relatives, how could they have done such things?

Just going through the chaos of the Otherworld in the Human Realm made it seem almost plausible that these people were replaced by those from the Otherworld.

Why was it that no one in their country noticed this issue? Even agreeing with his sacrifice?

If not for Luo Qianqian and the others, he might have...

For a moment, his expression was bewildered. Is it true that even family cannot be relied upon in the face of interests?

Suddenly, he felt very envious of Luo Qianqian’s family. No disputes over interests, everyone respectful and supportive, laughing and joking without barriers, no matter what happens. The whole family stands behind them, being Luo Qianqian’s strong support.

Watching as the street became a bit noisy due to the passing officials, Luo Qianqian joined the group discussing with a face full of gossip.

Gossip is the quickest way for people to get acquainted.

"Hey, have you heard?" Indeed, once approached, there was gossip to hear.

"What, what, what news do you have, old sister?"

"What have you heard?"

"This is exclusive news. Move in closer; I heard that..."

The crowd swiftly formed a circle, and Luo Qianqian naturally squeezed in with the others to listen to the gossip.

"It’s about someone in the palace taking a fancy to a woman."

The truth behind the gossip was indeed rather dull...

"Really? What kind of appearance would cause the army to mobilize? We haven’t heard of such a beauty. Could it be the Old Liu Family from the alley next door?"

"No, the girl from the Old Liu Family is about to be married into the Jin Family. The days of wealth are just around the corner, so how could she stir up trouble? Once she’s in, she won’t be able to come out..."

"What gossip did you hear... I heard that the higher-ups are going to act against the Jin Family. They’ve grown too conspicuous." Another old lady voice piped up.

The ’old lady’ speaking was undoubtedly Luo Qianqian, sounding incredulous with disbelief.

"How is that possible? Isn’t the Jin Family already the ’Huang Merchants’? They pay amounts each year that we can’t even imagine!"

"It’s not impossible. Haven’t people always said the Jin Family is wealthy enough to rival nations? You see, the young master of the Jin Family has lifted several concubines, each living in luxury. Now everyone in Gold Scale City wants to enter the Jin Family. Once in, it’s like ascending to heaven, elevating even their maternal families."

"Isn’t the Old Liu Family an example? What was Old Liu like before? Just the other day, I saw him buying snacks at Forget Worries Tea House."

The prices at Forget Worries Tea House are unimaginable for ordinary people, but whenever they open, they offer leftover items for free sampling to onlookers, even those not in line can get a taste.

They had tried it, and its taste was memorable to this day...

"Tsk, tsk..."

Soon the gossip turned to how to marry their children into the Jin Family...

Luo Qianqian quietly left the circle of old ladies, shaking her head speechlessly.

Indeed, the Jin Family was enormously wealthy, even concubines had a good life, but all this would end...

And it’s all because of her. Is it her fault?

If Jin Xianchuan hadn’t harbored ill intentions toward Hua Nianyi, she wouldn’t have seen it, nor would she have schemed against him.

Never mind that the so-called ’Heaven Chosen Pearl’ only cost twenty-five bucks, none of the Jin Family’s treasures in their warehouse are of lower value, but rarities are always valuable.

What’s more, Luo Qianqian even labeled it a Divine Artifact.

After all, in this world, light sources are from kerosene lamps and candles, electric lamps are unheard of, and it runs on batteries. Once the power is out, it’s worth even less than its price tag.

"Let’s go, let’s take a walk while we wait." Yann Yao precariously lifted a pole, bowing slightly, with heavy breaths from time to time.

Luo Qianqian nodded lightly, the others loosely followed, strolling leisurely, occasionally swapping positions, unnoticed by anyone.

Soon, a troop returned, escorting a group led by Jin Xianchuan.

Luo Qianqian sneered and silently lowered her head.

The five of them walked toward another city gate, and once outside, they breathed a collective sigh of relief, their faces showing distinct pleasure.

Just then, a hand grabbed Luo Qianqian’s, making her freeze. The cold touch immediately felt off.

Turning around, she saw a child appearing five or six years old, wearing slightly worn clothes, showing they’d been worn for a long time, with a smudged face, but eyes incredibly bright. She blinked, dumbfoundedly: "Where are your parents?"

"... Sister, I am Jin Miao." The child looked at Luo Qianqian steadily, "The person taken away just now is my brother."

When saying ’brother’, there was an imperceptible look of aversion in the child’s eyes.

Luo Qianqian was left dumbstruck. Jin Xianchuan had a brother? Why didn’t she know? She hadn’t heard at all.

"Haha... Granny is over sixty, yet this kid really knows how to talk." Luo Qianqian helplessly rubbed the child’s head.

The child calmly lifted Luo Qianqian’s hand: "Granny’s hand wouldn’t feel like this."

This hand was smooth, soft, with a fragrance of hand cream, white and bright, with nails trimmed neatly, indeed unlike an elder’s hand...

Luo Qianqian looked helplessly at Mo, who was silently inspecting his own hands, filled with embarrassment, realizing he focused only up to the neck but forgot about the hands...