Chapter 4

Originally, I thought that by waking up early and incapacitating Nie Chao and Nie Chaoxing, the incident involving my sister would not happen. However, I never expected that it had already occurred before I regained consciousness!

If I remember correctly, my sister, upon learning the news, was worried that the branch family could not come up with the silver and thus went out to try to borrow money. Coincidentally, she met Feng Xiao, the young master of the Feng family, who was out for a leisurely stroll!

Feng Xiao, seeing her beauty, had wicked intentions. He verbally agreed to help redeem the Luoshui Golden Shield but forced her to marry him. At the last critical moment, he suddenly changed his mind, publicly declaring that my sister was greedy for wealth and had seduced him with her beauty. He reported this to the Nie family, demanding an explanation!

At that time, our branch family was already in dire straits, and Feng Xiao was the sole heir of the Feng family. Despite the fabricated information, the Nie family actually issued a punishment, forcing me, who had already taken control of the branch family, to admit that my sister was a promiscuous woman. To avoid putting me in a difficult position and to save the branch family from embarrassment, my sister committed suicide on the spot by cutting her throat!

That year, my sister was only seventeen!

Seventeen years old, the age of blossoming beauty, yet she suffered a tragic fate because of my affairs and died due to my inability to stand firm!

In my previous life, my sister was a significant regret in my heart. In this life, the tragedy must not be repeated!

"What's wrong, brother!" Seeing his brother's changed expression, Nie Tong quickly asked.

"Nothing, stay here and practice well. I need to go out for a bit!"

Thinking about these matters, how could Nie Yun stay? He gave a quick instruction and swiftly rushed out of the city!

According to his memories from his previous life, his sister was seen by Feng Xiao on her way back from raising money outside the city!

However... there are so many roads leading out of the city, which specific one? Where did my sister suffer the persecution?

Without this information, finding someone outside the city would be like searching for a needle in a haystack!

For the first time, Nie Yun felt a sense of powerlessness, realizing that being reborn did not make him an all-knowing prophet!

In his previous life, he had cared too little for his sister, to the point that he did not know which road she took or where the incident occurred!

"The only branch family that still has some dealings with our Nie Tian branch is the Nie Long branch. This branch was expelled from Luoshui City due to some past events and now resides at the foot of Xialuo Mountain. My sister must have gone to find them!"

A flash of insight struck Nie Yun, and his face turned extremely grim.

After the incident with his sister, the Nie Long branch was summoned back by the family and reintegrated as an inner branch. These two events had never been connected before, but now, upon reflection, there were many suspicious points. Could it be... that the incident involving my sister was not an accident but a deliberate act, meticulously planned?

"If it was really you, Nie Long branch, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

His eyes slowly narrowed, and Nie Yun's killing intent was evident.

In his previous life, he had earned the title of Blood Hell Demon Lord due to his heavy-handedness. Everyone knew that offending him, regardless of who they were or their background, would result in a "sea of blood and a mountain of corpses"!

His feet moved swiftly, and the dantian he had just opened in his qi sea continuously rotated, absorbing pure spiritual energy, making his speed as fast as a galloping horse.

The Nie Long branch, also an outer branch of the Nie family, was in a completely different situation from the destitute Nie Tian branch. They lived in a grand mansion about ten miles from the town.

"Even if I reach the Nie Long branch, I cannot openly rush in without understanding the situation. Otherwise, I won't be able to save anyone and will end up in trouble myself. I must think of a way!"

As he advanced, Nie Yun pondered a strategy.

The current head of the Nie Long branch, Nie Shengyuan, was a peak-level expert at the fifth stage of the qi sea, capable of injuring people invisibly from a hundred steps away. Even with his two lifetimes of combat experience, he was far from a match!

Moreover, even if he could defeat Nie Shengyuan, he could not possibly slaughter everyone in the branch. If anyone escaped and spread the news, the entire branch would be exterminated without a single survivor!

For the sake of the branch and to save his sister, though his anger burned, he could not act rashly!

"Clatter, clatter!"

Suddenly, a series of hoofbeats were heard nearby, and several fast horses flashed past, galloping away.

"Hmm? Is that the steward of the Nie Long branch, Nie Lin? What is he doing?"

Nie Yun immediately recognized the person on the lead horse.

Though he had not met this Nie Lin in this life, and Nie Lin had not met him, they had a brief encounter at the family meeting where the Nie Tian branch was executed. Nie Lin was the steward of the Nie Long branch, known for his cruel and vicious nature, who had forced several branch families to ruin under the family's name. Though my sister did not say anything at the time, now, thinking back to her hesitant words, it seemed to be related to this Nie Lin!

Moreover, a high-ranking steward like him was not in the family but galloping on the road, which was clearly suspicious!

"Follow him and see!"

With a thought, Nie Yun quietly followed.

"How is the preparation going?"

Soon, Nie Lin and his group stopped in front of a tavern, and he asked the person who came out.

"Sir, rest assured. Young Master Nie Liu will bring Young Master Feng Xiao here shortly. We have already prepared the [Thousand Desire Flower] in the wine. This thing is colorless and odorless. As long as he drinks it, hehe... it will definitely work!" The tavern keeper chuckled.

It seemed that this tavern was entirely controlled by the Nie Long branch.

"[Thousand Desire Flower]? How could they have such a thing... Could they be planning... I see!"

Hearing the words "Thousand Desire Flower," Nie Yun's thoughts raced, and his face darkened instantly.

The Thousand Desire Flower, which did not exist in Luoshui City and was almost unknown, was a potent aphrodisiac that, when consumed, would cloud one's mind with desire, making them capable of anything!

In his previous life, Nie Yun had caught a young master of a noble family in the capital and had seen this drug, so he knew about it. He never expected that the Nie Long branch would have it too!

Using such an aphrodisiac to make Feng Xiao drink...

With two lifetimes of experience, Nie Yun knew exactly what they were planning for his sister!

I originally thought Feng Xiao, relying on the Feng family, had acted out of lust, but the root cause was this!

"Planning against my sister, I will make your branch pay a heavy price and completely disappear from this world!"

A cold snort escaped his lips, and Nie Yun's eyes were filled with killing intent.

With such a plan against his sister and his branch, showing mercy would not befit the title of Blood Hell Demon Lord!

However, daring to plot against Feng Xiao, the sole heir of the Feng family, and making him follow their plans, the Nie Long branch must have some hidden means. I must be cautious!

"Brat, our tavern is not open today. There's no leftover food. Get lost quickly!"

While pondering, he heard a haughty rebuke nearby. Looking up, he saw that Nie Lin and the tavern keeper had already entered the tavern and disappeared. A waiter-like figure was standing there, hands on his hips, looking impatient.

It seemed that Nie Lin, fearing interruptions, had sent people to clear the area, and this guy had spotted him hiding nearby.

Since waking up from his coma, he hadn't changed his clothes, which were dirty and torn. This guy clearly mistook him for a wandering beggar.

"Hmm?" Looking at the waiter, Nie Yun had a sudden idea.

"What are you looking at! Get lost!" The waiter, used to being haughty, shouted again when he saw the young man not moving.

"I'm leaving..." Nie Yun responded, and his feet suddenly moved, bringing him to the waiter's face in a flash.

"You..." The waiter didn't expect the young man to move so quickly. Just as he was about to shout, he felt a darkness before his eyes and fell to the ground, already a corpse.

"Hehe, tough luck for you!" Dragging the waiter to a corner, Nie Yun quickly stripped him of his clothes and put them on himself. He then picked some plants and applied the juice to his face.

This simple method of disguise was something he had mastered in his previous life. If he said he was second in this skill, no one would dare claim first, not even the renowned master of disguise, Qian Huan!

Because of this, he not only earned the title of Blood Hell Demon Lord but also the nickname of the Versatile Demon Lord.

"Done!" Hiding the waiter's body, Nie Yun tidied up and emerged from his hiding place. Now, in terms of appearance, mannerisms, and even voice, he was identical to the waiter. Even the tavern keeper, Nie Lin, or his mother would not recognize him!

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