Chapter 1287 Isn't There Still One
Several small ghosts on Yang Ying's back were instantly incinerated by the flames!
Yang Ying, as if drained of all strength, collapsed to the ground, her expression miserable, blood trickling from her mouth.
Her gaze swept over Chen Xuan, filled with malice.
Chen Xuan glanced at Cao Gang and asked, "If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
He knew Cao Gang likely had a multitude of questions.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Cao Gang offered his thanks, then turned his head to look at Yang Ying, demanding, "Yang Ying, why did you want to harm Xiao Lan? And why were you raising 'xiao gui' (small ghosts)? Why don't I know any of this?"
"Husband, I raised the 'xiao gui' all for you!"
"I sacrificed my own lifespan and my fate to raise these 'xiao gui', all for what? Wasn't it so you could control the entire Cao family and become its patriarch?!"
"Also, your rival knew you were still attached to your wife, and planned to use this connection to embarrass you, which is why I resorted to this desperate measure."
Yang Ying spoke earnestly, "I am just a woman, an ordinary woman. I know I don't deserve you, but I hoped I could be of some help!"
"But you don't understand me, you don't care about me, and you even let people deal with me. Are you worthy of me?"
Cao Gang's heart trembled, as if struck by lightning.
Could everything Yang Ying had done be for his sake?
Chen Xuan let out a cold laugh upon hearing this.
This woman was truly silver-tongued.
"Husband, quickly have someone apprehend this fellow so we can be together again, just like before," Yang Ying cajoled.
"Dad, Mom is right. You must believe Mom. Mom is doing this for your own good, for the good of this family," Cao Bin chimed in hurriedly.
Cao Gang was almost swayed by the words of the mother and son, but at this moment, Chen Xuan sneered, "You claim you raised 'xiao gui' for Cao Gang, but why is it that the lifespan and vital energy absorbed by the 'xiao gui' are all from Cao Gang?"
At these words, Yang Ying and Cao Bin's faces turned ashen.
"Kid, don't spout nonsense!"
Cao Gang couldn't help but say, "Mr. Chen, what exactly is going on?"
Chen Xuan smiled slightly, "Cao Gang, do you have a tattoo on your back?"
"Yes, I do! Yang Ying and I got it together at a tattoo parlor. It represents our eternal love," Cao Gang said with a frown.
As he spoke, Cao Gang lifted his shirt, revealing a tattoo on his back. At first glance, it did indeed resemble a symbol of everlasting love.
But in Chen Xuan's eyes, it was not so.
For on the tattoo was a small rune, which led to a black conduit directly connected to Yang Ying. Green energy flowed towards Yang Ying!
That green energy was Cao Gang's lifespan!
"Actually, this isn't a tattoo symbolizing eternal union, but a rune used to siphon your lifespan," Chen Xuan stated calmly.
Cao Gang looked at Yang Ying, asking with heartache, "Yang Ying, is this true?"
"So what if it is? I, Yang Ying, owe you nothing. Without me, do you think you could have become the Cao family patriarch?!"
Yang Ying, her cover blown, decided to drop all pretense.
Not only did she show no remorse, but she spoke with righteous indignation.
"Yang Ying, you are so heartless! You used my life to raise 'xiao gui' for yourself, and you deceived me!"
Hearing this, Cao Gang was filled with righteous anger. He raised his arm, wishing he could slap Yang Ying to death.
"Hmph!"
Yang Ying let out a delicate snort, showing no fear of Cao Gang.
"Mr. Chen, I hope you can spare my son's life. He is, after all, my son," Cao Gang sighed, his anger dissipating. He looked at Chen Xuan, pleading.
Despite all the wrongdoings of Cao Bin, he was still his son, and he couldn't bear to see his only bloodline perish.
"I don't think that's necessary," Chen Xuan said lightly.
"But he is my only bloodline."
"Mr. Cao, I am also a doctor. Based on your facial features, you suffered an injury to your lower abdomen over twenty years ago. That injury has made you infertile. Judging by the timeline, this Cao Bin should not be your son," Chen Xuan stated gravely.
"What?"
This statement was no less than a bolt from the blue for Cao Gang!
Cao Gang believed Chen Xuan's words implicitly. He had been in a car accident over twenty years ago, and his lower abdomen had indeed been injured. Later, he married Xiao Lan, but they never had any children.
His wife's persecution!
His son wasn't his own!
All at once, it was too much for Cao Gang to bear.
"I didn't expect you to know so much, kid," Yang Ying said, looking at Chen Xuan with surprise.
"Is what Mr. Chen said true?"
"Yes, he's right. Cao Bin is indeed not your son," Yang Ying said with a mocking glint in her eyes.
"You..."
Upon hearing the confirmation, Cao Gang nearly fainted. He raged, "Yang Ying, what are your true intentions?"
Yang Ying smiled mysteriously, "If I don't say, what can you do to me?"
Chen Xuan's brow furrowed as he observed Yang Ying's expression.
Could there be more to this than met the eye?
Just as Cao Gang was seething with anger, Chen Xuan took out a talisman written with gold sand. The talisman emanated an aura of righteous energy, but the moment it was revealed, Yang Ying and Cao Bin's expressions drastically changed.
This was because the Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman specifically countered Yin Sha ghostly energy!
Yang Ying and Cao Bin had long been corrupted by Yin Sha ghostly energy. If they were struck by this talisman, their Yin Sha ghostly energy would be purified, and they would likely perish on the spot, experiencing agony far worse than being put through a fiery ordeal.
"Are you willing to speak now?"
Chen Xuan grinned, his smile would have been friendly if not for the Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman in his hand.
"I'll speak, I'll speak!"
Yang Ying gritted her teeth, but Cao Bin couldn't hold back.
"Slap!"
The words had barely left his mouth when Yang Ying slapped him hard. "Shut up! Do you want to die?"
Cao Bin's eyes showed fear.
"You can choose not to speak. I will now let you taste the power of the Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman. Honestly, I've never seen such experienced 'gui ren' (ghost cultivators) purified by it."
"Heh... it must be quite interesting."
Chen Xuan took a step forward, holding the Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman. Yang Ying and Cao Bin's faces turned pale, and they braced themselves on the ground, staggering back several steps.
They accidentally bumped into Li Er's feet.
Li Er said coldly, "You stepped on my foot. Do you want to die?"
"Pfft, who do you think you are?" Yang Ying said with disgust.
Before she finished speaking, Li Er also produced a Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman. Yang Ying was so terrified she almost wet herself!
How could this guy have such a precious Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman?
Since when did Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talismans become so commonplace?
Li Er was not one to dally. He directly pressed the Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman onto Yang Ying's hand.
Instantly, black malevolent energy peeled away from Yang Ying's body, rising like black flames, only to be consumed by the righteous energy.
Yang Ying let out a piercing scream as her entire body seemed to be drained. Her flesh rapidly withered, and in the end, she turned into a skeleton!
Gulp!
Cao Bin, standing nearby, was utterly petrified, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
He knew the Hao Ran Zheng Yang Talisman was powerful, an intuition he had. But witnessing Yang Ying's horrific fate, he was completely stunned!
"Why did you kill her?"
Chen Xuan was also taken aback.
"Isn't there still one left?" Li Er glanced at Cao Bin.
Under everyone's gaze, Cao Bin shivered.
Can you guys stop looking at me like that?