Chapter 321: Chapter 321
Yan Sīguī managed a sneer, but he couldn’t produce a sound.
Yan Sīguī spoke three sentences in succession, but not a sound emerged.
An Yan said, "The Silencing Talisman I placed on you is a type of Mystic Technique! I can’t explain its principles, but it can render you voiceless."
"And Li Yanluo must have used some method beyond our comprehension to infiltrate Cousin Yan An’s consciousness and attempt to replace it with her own."
"The reason I had Luolie cut off her tongue was because she knew an incantation that, once recited, would... cause some very bad things to happen."
"In fact, when I discovered she had seized Cousin Yan An’s body, I wanted to eliminate her immediately."
"But at the time, I calculated that another consciousness resided within that body, so I held back. I was hoping Cousin Yan An could expel the invading consciousness on her own."
"Unfortunately, Cousin Yan An didn’t manage to do so. I had no choice but to issue that order!"
"So, Cousin, if you insist on avenging Yan An, I am willing to accept your punishment."
Yan Sīguī looked at An Yan with a cold gaze.
Her appearance was almost identical to the computer-simulated image of his younger paternal aunt as an adult.
While he was observing An Yan, An Yaoluo, An Duxuan, and even Ling Xiao stealthily gathered around. They formed a stance implying that if he dared to make a move, they would all attack him.
Luolie stepped forward again, "I was the one who did it. Mr. Yan can take my tongue!"
He truly wanted to cut this man’s tongue out!
But now he had heard the whole story.
"Mr. Yan, every grievance has its source, every debt its debtor," Ling Xiao said. "I think now is the time we should unite. We need to find that person named Li Yanluo as soon as possible and capture her so she can no longer harm anyone."
Yan Sīguī replied in a cold voice, "How do we capture her? Didn’t you say she can undergo Memory Rebirth countless times?"
An Yan answered, "Although she can undergo Memory Rebirth, her body is very weak after each instance. It requires a great deal of vitality to recover. We just need to keep a close watch on this aspect, and we have a chance of finding her."
Yan Sīguī quickly pondered the feasibility, then coldly said again, "So you mean we have to monitor the entire world to see if any major incidents of vitality being extracted from people occur?"
An Yan nodded, "That’s all we can do for now."
"And you think you have enough personnel? Do you realize how vast the world is?"
An Yan sighed, "That’s why I need your help, Cousin. Although our people can’t monitor the entire world, every additional person adds to our strength. Cousin, will you help us?"
We’re not that close. Why is she calling me ’Cousin’?
Yan An tugged his arm, her eyes filled with entreaty.
"Alright!" Yan Sīguī nodded.
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Yan Sīguī was ushered to the main table by An Yaoluo.
The cold dishes were cleared away and replaced with hot ones.
After greeting Mr. An and politely saying ’hello’ to Luo Zi’ang, Yan Sīguī finally took a seat next to Yan An.
"Sīguī, and An’an," Mr. An said with a smile, "even though your aunt is no longer with us, your uncle is still here. From now on, we should visit each other more often."
He was a kind person by nature. Since these two were his wife’s relatives, he quickly and effortlessly came to regard them as his own younger kin.
Yan Sīguī nodded. "For the New Year, my parents plan to return to the old family home in Shangjing City. We’ll come and visit again then."
Mr. An’s smile grew even more benevolent. "Excellent, excellent. Yanyan, when your maternal uncle and aunt return to the country, you, your eldest brother, and your second brother should go pay them a New Year’s visit."
After dinner, An Zhongbo, accompanied by An Yaoluo and An Duxuan, took the siblings Yan Sīguī and Yan An to the back storeroom. They went to look at the relics left by Yang Yu.
Meanwhile, An Yan was pulled aside by Mu Enyu. She joined Ya Zhuo, Liang Chen, Su Siming, and others in the parlor to discuss their ongoing work.
Ever since they retrieved the Golden Thread Worm, several of them had begun their research, but so far, progress wasn’t particularly optimistic.
After listening to Liang Chen’s report, An Yan asked, "Have all of you completed your coursework?" The source of thɪs content is novel-fire.net
"Then, let’s dedicate all our energy to researching the Golden Thread Worm Poison!"
"Miss!" Lin Ling stopped her. "Ninth Master probably wouldn’t want you to immerse yourself completely in developing this Antidote."
Lin Ling said this as he handed a document to An Yan.
Li Tianyao had transferred all pharmaceutical companies under the Li Consortium to An Yan.
There were over one hundred hospitals alone, three pharmaceutical factories, and numerous chain pharmacies.
Additionally, there were three Jade Mines.
The last page contained a message Li Tianyao had left for her:
"Little girl, don’t always focus on developing that Antidote. Your life shouldn’t revolve around only this one matter."
"You still need to increase your foresight duration. I hope these hospitals and pharmacies can help you with that. There’s also Little Squirrel. You need to manage it well, ensure it does its homework properly, and remember to check it every day."
"Also, I’ve left you our Luocheng home. Take care of our home, and wait for me to return!"
Although it was just text, An Yan felt as if she could hear his voice.
Tears streamed down her face again, falling freely.
He left, just like that, yet he had to leave these hooks, tugging at her sorrow.
"Boss!" Ling Xiao handed her a tissue. "Don’t be upset. Although Director Li isn’t here at the moment, we all are."
Ling Xiao believed, almost without a doubt, that Li Tianyao had been called away on a secret mission by his superiors.
"Ling Xiao will always be your most loyal knight!"
An Yan suppressed the ache in her heart and nodded. "Ling Xiao, you will be responsible for the administrative work of these hospitals and pharmaceutical factories. His people should all be reliable. Use those who are capable. If any present a genuine problem, you have the discretion to handle them as you see fit."
"Lin Ling, I’ll have to trouble you to handle the business aspects more."
"It’s no trouble at all, Miss. It’s my duty."
"Liang Chen, Enyu, Su Siming, do you have any thoughts on the upcoming work?"
Before Liang Chen could speak, Ya Zhuo interjected, "Professor An, may I join your team? Actually, I’ve gained some understanding of the research Liang Chen and the others have been doing recently. I believe I can be of help to you."
An Yan nodded. "What about your work at the hospital...?"
"It won’t be an issue. Our hospital has research assignments every year, so I can manage both."
"Alright, then you may join."
Liang Chen and the others had already accepted Ya Zhuo. They had collaborated before, and Ya Zhuo’s personal skills were considerable.
With his addition, the team’s overall strength would increase.
"And Cousin Yan An will also be joining our team!"
This was something Yan An had arranged with her early that morning.
Wen Ya sent Yan An’s file to them.
After reading it, they were all simultaneously stunned.
Su Siming even let out an exaggerated shriek.