Published: February 25, 2025
Murong Gudao was in despair, looking regretful as he said, "Daughter, I truly apologize to you."
He continued, "I never imagined that things would turn out this way. If I had known, I would have made different choices."
Tan Yun stood there silently, her heart aching. She had always been the one to bear the burden of the family's expectations, yet now she felt lost and alone.
"Father," she said softly, "it's too late for regrets. We must face the consequences of our actions."
Murong Gudao's eyes were filled with tears as he nodded, understanding that they could not change the past.
"We need to find a way to rectify this situation," he said, determination settling in his voice. "We cannot let our family fall into ruin."
Tan Yun wiped her tears and took a deep breath. "Yes, we will fight together. For the Murong Clan."
With their spirits slightly lifted, they began to devise a plan to confront the challenges ahead, united in their resolve to protect their family and reclaim their honor.
Murong Gudao cried heart-wrenchingly, "Daughter, I'm about to die. Can you forgive me? Otherwise, I won't be able to face your mother down in the underworld!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Shishi bit her lip and, with tears in her eyes, choked out, "Do you really know you were wrong?"
"Yes, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong," Murong Gudao cried earnestly.
Murong Shishi, with tears streaming down her face, said, "Father!"
Then, Murong Shishi asked Zhong Wu Shiyao to carry her and land in the palm of the Heavenly Net Dragon Bear King. Murong Shishi knelt down and embraced Murong Gudao, weeping bitterly.
"Daughter, everything is my fault. I truly regret it. If you give me another chance, I will definitely listen to you," Murong Gudao said, holding Murong Shishi tightly with his right hand, continuously shedding tears and sighing.
Murong Shishi was sobbing uncontrollably, "Father..."
"Shishi, you must live well and happily," Murong Gudao said through his tears.
"Mm..." Murong Shishi nodded repeatedly.
Just as Zhong Wu Shiyao thought Murong Gudao was genuinely apologizing to Murong Shishi before dying, the next scene caught everyone off guard!
"Crack!"
Murong Gudao suddenly exerted force with his right hand, tightly gripping Murong Shishi's jade neck, producing a creaking sound as if he was about to snap her neck at any moment!
"Murong Gudao, let go of my master!" Zhong Wu Shiyao shouted in anger, her body shaking violently as she pointed furiously at Murong Gudao. "How can you be so shameless!"
Murong Gudao glared at Zhong Wu Shiyao. "Shut up!"
After cursing, he turned his gaze towards Tan Yun, continuing to squeeze Murong Shishi's neck, his voice cold as he said, "Let me go! Otherwise, I will kill her!"
Tan Yun's face darkened. "I've seen many shameless people, but you're the first beast of your kind."
"Are you threatening me with your daughter's life?"
In response, Murong Gudao sneered, "I have no daughter like her. In my eyes, she is just Zhong Wu Shiyao's master!"
At this moment, Murong Shishi, who was being choked, struggled for breath, her face turning red as she gasped out, "Murong Gudao, from now on, our ties are severed!"
"You are really too shameless..."
Before Murong Shishi could finish, a painful sound escaped her lips as Murong Gudao's fingers pierced her neck, causing blood to flow profusely.
"Tan Yun!" Murong Gudao roared with all his might, "Everyone, fall back! Also, tell the demonic ape to stop chasing my ancestors, or I will kill your fiancée's master right now!"
The ancestors Murong Gudao referred to were Murong Ningkang's great-ancestor, Murong Zheng.
At this moment, Murong Shishi was completely disillusioned with Murong Gudao. Having such a father was truly her misfortune.
"Tan Yun, let's retreat!" Zhong Wu Shiyao cried tears of sorrow.
"Shiyao, don't cry. Don't worry; I will save your master," Tan Yun replied, then looked at Murong Gudao, appearing to compromise. "Fine, as long as you don't harm Shishi, I will immediately lead everyone to retreat!"
"Good..." Murong Gudao's voice suddenly cut off when he saw Tan Yun's giant eyes suddenly burst with a strange red glow.