Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 673: The Approaching Storm (4)_1

Shangguan You’s complexion wasn’t any better. She truly hadn’t expected Young Master Ye’s schemes to be so far-reaching. It wasn’t just domestically; Young Master Ye had people working for him even internationally. In fact, due to the Third Young Master Ye’s awakening and his injured state, the fiercest storm had been unleashed.

Young Master Ye had truly mastered the art of striking an enemy when they were vulnerable to ensure their doom.

If Young Master Ye had chosen to be a politician for the country, he could have definitely expanded its territories and even made an everlasting name for himself. Unfortunately, he chose a path of no return.

As Shangguan You watched the top leaders convening an emergency meeting, she had neither the qualification nor the ability to participate in these matters of state. At the same time, she didn’t want to; she had never aspired to be a politician. So, when everyone got busy, she, along with Zhuge Feng and the others, left the office.

「At the Shangguan Family home」

As soon as Shangguan You appeared, Shangguan Qing hurried out. Glancing at the four handsome men behind her, he nodded at them and then asked Shangguan You about the latest developments.

"Brother Qing, has the Third Young Master Ye woken up?"

"No," Shangguan Qing shook his head. "The Second Young Master Ye is upstairs taking care of him. He shows no signs of waking." Although he knew that if the Ye brothers helped, they might be able to assist, the Third Young Master Ye was now practically comatose. It was better to rely on themselves than to hope for the Third Young Master Ye to awaken.

"The latest news: Ye International, a major global corporation, entered a complete restructuring phase early this morning. All of the Ye Family’s international locations have closed, and restructuring is underway."

"Although the Ye Family’s enterprise is a transnational corporation and a leader in many sectors, this shutdown for restructuring could plunge the global populace into panic. Will this trigger another era of clothing and food shortages due to the Ye Family’s actions? Will it impact global dynamics?"

"Simultaneously, all the Ye Family’s regional managers have vanished. Rumors claim the entire Ye Family enterprise has gone on vacation. This is happening amidst a grave situation, with various wars on the brink of eruption. Will the public see the Ye Family enterprise’s actions as merely observing from the sidelines?"

On television, a program detailed Ye International’s shutdown. Suddenly, with a loud BANG, the on-air host was struck on the head. Fresh blood splashed across the screen. The live news broadcast instantly descended into chaos. After five minutes, a commercial finally cut in, playing on repeat.

Meanwhile, major domestic and international events continued to unfold on television. This included satellite footage of military exercises by several major powers, showing soldiers repeatedly clashing and sustaining injuries.

Beijing remained relatively calm for now, but Shangguan You knew. This time, the real storm was approaching. Young Master Ye would not allow them any opportunity.

What about Lin Mengjie? Shangguan You’s frown deepened at the thought.

「In a space brimming with abundant Spiritual Energy」

Shangguan You sat cross-legged on a giant Purple Lotus. Her body, like a vast ocean, rapidly absorbed the surrounding Spiritual Energy. Her once-clear silhouette grew increasingly ethereal.

Minute by minute, time passed. Her closed eyes slowly opened, a dazzling light flashing through her clear pupils.

"Master, Master." As she opened her eyes, the Medicine King Cauldron (which she called Little Cauldron) had already appeared by Shangguan You’s side. Wisps of medicinal fragrance emanated from it.

"Little Cauldron, what’s wrong?" Shangguan You stood up from the Purple Lotus and looked at the Medicine King Cauldron fluttering before her.

"Master, I’ve developed a new medicine that might help you." The Medicine King Cauldron’s body shifted, forming a hand that offered a jade bottle to Shangguan You.

"What’s this?" Shangguan You brought it to her nose, sniffing gently, and spoke softly. As time passed, minute by minute, the entire city of Beijing became enveloped in the oppressive pre-storm atmosphere. She didn’t know what awaited her at dawn.

"Master, this is a new medicine I’ve just developed. It’s highly effective against those worms disguised in human skin. They are terrified of this. It’s harmless to ordinary people. However, if someone is infected by those things, this medicine will terrify them, even forcing them to reveal their true forms. When they panic, Master, you can seize the opportunity. If you act then, you can expel them from the host’s body, and the person will return to normal," the Medicine King Cauldron explained with some pride. Though untested, it was one hundred percent confident in the drug’s efficacy.

"Is it effective?" Shangguan You raised an eyebrow, expressing doubt. She herself had no solution; could this powder truly be effective?

"Master, how can you not trust me?" Little Cauldron retorted, aggrieved, looking at Shangguan You with a plaintive gaze. This was the fruit of three months of labor, overcoming failure after failure to finally succeed. How could Master not believe it?

Shangguan You nodded. "Fine. I’ll go test it on someone." In a flash, she left the space.

The night was dark, the lights dim. It should have been a season of rejuvenation, yet the abnormal activities everywhere cast an air of desolation.

「Shangguan You re-entered the narrow alley」

She saw a crowd seething with red-eyed fury. With a swift motion, she dispersed the powder into the air and quietly observed their reactions.

The red-eyed combatants suddenly showed inexplicable panic. They grew restless, even forgetting the fight. Only a few who had been beaten stared strangely at their recent assailants, who had abruptly stopped their fierce attacks and now paced anxiously.

"It really works," Shangguan You murmured, observing the pandemonium. She could clearly sense the worms frenzying within the people. She frowned. Her hand flicked, sending Golden Needles toward the crowd as she simultaneously channeled a stream of Spiritual Energy from the Five Spirit Pearls inside her.

With several THUDS, worms burst from their human hosts. The people collapsed, unconscious.