"At this point, you still want to protect this child? Do you want me to help you raise this bastard?" Ji Lingtian bellowed coldly.

"No matter what, nobody can harm my child, he is innocent!" Qin Yuru declared resolutely.

Ji Lingtian narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold gleam flashing through them, "Fine, the child can stay, but you must tell me who the man is. Who is he?"

"No, I can’t say. It was all just an accident, he doesn’t know about this child, and he will never know about all of this. Just let him go," Qin Yuru pleaded through her tears.

Ji Lingtian stared at Qin Yuru, a hint of murderous intent flickering in his eyes. After a long moment, he suppressed the surge of emotion and said coldly, "You had better pray that no one else finds out about all this! Otherwise, I will make sure the Qin Clan and you cease to exist."

Having said that, Ji Lingtian turned and walked out of the office. At that moment, the vice president of Qin Group, Tian Dong, came in. Seeing Qin Yuru’s state, his expression changed, and he quickly walked over to help her up.

"President, what happened to you? What did that Ji Lingtian do to you?"

"I’m fine, please leave. Don’t mention this to anyone," Qin Yuru said, her face pale and tears glistening in her eyes.

"President..."

"Enough, don’t say any more, just go," said Qin Yuru coldly, prompting Tian Dong to leave the room.

"I’m sorry..." Qin Yuru touched her belly, tears of pain and helplessness streaming from her eyes.

After leaving Qin Group, Ji Lingtian got into a Maybach, driven by the man who had previously helped him investigate Ye Luo.

"Go immediately, spare no expense to find this man. Use whatever means necessary, check all the males that have been in contact with Qin Yuru, I must find him!" Ji Lingtian ordered with a terrifying chill in his eyes.

The man shuddered and nodded, "Yes, Young Master!"

"Also, have a doctor brought in from overseas; secretly prepare a villa and let no one know about it."

"Young Master, you mean to..."

"This bastard must not be allowed to live!" Ji Lingtian said with a menacing voice.

"Qin Yuru, you forced my hand. Since you’ve subjected me to this humiliation, I certainly won’t let you get off easy," Ji Lingtian spoke with an icy tone.

In Capital City, a top-tier entertainment company’s room, Shi Yanran and her agent, Sister Fang, were sitting there.

"Sister Fang, no need to say more, I won’t meet with that director again. He’s nothing but a lecher," Shi Yanran said with determination.

"Yan Ran, though Director Zhang is a bit like that, he is still a famous director in our film circle. He has directed many highly successful movies and has the backing of a prestigious group."

"The Brilliant Group’s Brilliant Film and Television Company is the largest film and television company in Huaxia, a dominant presence in the entire entertainment circle with extensive connections and immense power. If you offend Director Zhang, it’s the same as offending Brillant, this entertainment behemoth. By then, no matter how famous you are in the entertainment circle, you’ll find it extremely difficult to get by."

Fang Sister continued to persuade Shi Yanran with these words, but as the new agent allocated to Shi Yanran by her company, she was unaware of Shi Yanran’s background; otherwise, she would never have made such a statement, which Shi Yanran naturally refused outright.

"Alright, Fang Sister, there’s no need to say more. You should go prepare for the movie’s celebration banquet instead," Shi Yanran said directly.

Fang Sister looked at Shi Yanran with a twinkle in her eye, before standing up and walking out, muttering under her breath, "She’s just a celebrity, what’s there to be snobbish about!"

Although Fang Sister spoke softly, Shi Yanran, whose strength had already broken through to the Innate Realm, naturally heard every clear word and revealed a wry smile.

In her heart, she couldn’t help but reminisce about her previous manager, Sister Mei, who unfortunately had been killed by someone from the Maple Leaf Organization during that concert.

After spending four to five hours inside the Mysterious Valley, Ye Luo finally left the place. However, Feng Tian had already entered a meditative state, immersing himself in Cultivation. Ye Luo hadn’t disturbed him and left the place alone.

Back at his villa in Capital City, Ye Luo, finding nothing else urgent to do, started sightseeing around this bustling city with the ladies, visiting several famous spots in Capital City where they had plenty of fun.

However, this cheerful atmosphere was soon disrupted by the appearance of a figure.

"Situ Wentian!"

Ye Luo looked at the man standing in front of him, dressed in black, his face grim and his whole body radiating a formidable aura, and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes. This man was the young master of the Situ Family.

The Situ Wentian who had previously been defeated by him at the Situ Family had now, after some time, broken through to the Half-Saint Realm. He had made considerable progress since then, but this progress was nothing in Ye Luo’s eyes.

"Situ Wentian, long time no see!" Ye Luo said, with a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Looking at him, Ye Luo couldn’t help thinking of Situ Luoyun. It had been a while since he last saw that woman. Ye Luo kind of missed her, after all, Situ Luoyun was now also his woman, and he didn’t want to neglect any of his ladies.

"Ye Luo, today is the day I will redeem myself. I will definitely defeat you thoroughly, making you my defeated opponent, to be trampled under my feet," Situ Wentian declared assertively.

Yet, a playful smile appeared on Ye Luo’s lips, his eyes holding an odd expression as he swept a glance over the other and thought to himself that this guy must not have investigated his own strength to make such a boastful statement.

"Are you sure you want to fight me?" Ye Luo asked, touching his nose and giving the other a devilish grin.

For some reason, seeing Ye Luo’s smile made Situ Wentian feel a sudden unease. He scrutinized Ye Luo carefully, noticing nothing amiss. Moreover, there were no other experts hidden here, which made his heart relax a bit.

"Of course. What, are you scared now? If you are willing to kneel before me and admit me as your master, perhaps I can spare you and begrudgingly take in someone like you," Situ Wentian huffed again.

"Big Brother Ye, this guy really knows how to show off!"

Miao Xiaoling, standing beside Ye Luo, frowned as she looked at Situ Wentian. She knew full well how formidable Ye Luo was. This Half-Saint Realm man was no match for Ye Luo and yet was acting so arrogantly.

Here, even she could easily defeat Situ Wentian; of course, the latter didn’t know this, or else Situ Wentian might’ve been fuming with rage.