Return to Heaven Garden, the estate belonging to Long Yuqing's father, always felt somewhat abnormal to Ren Ye. After all, Divine Baby had once sensed powerful Netherworld Qi here. But this was Long Yuqing's family business, and he knew the Netherworld Qi existed here, so Little Bad King could hardly say much.
After their conversation, Long Yuqing solemnly bade him farewell and left first, leaving behind a means of communication known only to the two of them.
Ren Ye stood alone outside the garden and waited for roughly a quarter of an hour before hearing hurried footsteps in the distance.
He looked up and saw Steward Bao approaching with Chunniang's and Ming Quan's families, without any additional attendants accompanying him.
"Sir, the young master has explained everything to me. This old servant will escort you out."
Steward Bao lightly cupped his fists toward Ren Ye and spoke softly.
"Sorry for the trouble."
Ren Ye had an excellent impression of this steward. The man said little, put on no airs, and worked tirelessly without complaint, serving Long Yuqing as though he were his own father.
Most importantly, being sent by Lady Dragon to escort everyone out meant risking the execution of his entire household. Ren Ye had therefore quietly prepared five hundred thousand Star Source to give him personally when they parted.
Long Yuqing certainly treated him generously, but Little Bad King's gratitude was his own. The two did not conflict.
After saying a few words, Steward Bao took out a key, unlocked the gate to Return to Heaven Garden, and led everyone briskly onward.
Past midnight, the sinister, terrifying atmosphere here had grown even stronger. The Xing Family's Furong sisters and the three children of Ming Quan's family were badly frightened, standing in the garden with their heads hunched down,