"Mo Xiu, don't even think about it. You can't afford the consequences if you act," Ning Beichen said leisurely, looking as if he had you cornered.
"Mo Xiu, don't attack," Yadel also urged him quickly.
However, it wasn't aimed at him, but rather a kind warning. She knew that if he were to act, the outcome would be dire, as no one could stand against this devil.
But Mo Xiu wouldn't listen to her pleas. In his eyes, Yadel had clearly betrayed him.
"Oh really? Then I'd like to see what consequences I can't afford."
Mo Xiu, unwilling to be cowed, threw a punch at Ning Beichen.
In the next second, a powerful aura instantly pinned him in place, as if he were stuck in a swamp. He couldn't even move a single finger.
"Heavenly Venerate!"
"He's a Heavenly Venerate!"
Mo Xiu was utterly terrified. The man before him was a Heavenly Venerate.
Let alone Mo Xiu alone, even ten Mo Xius combined would have no power to fight back before a Heavenly Venerate.
Ning Beichen snapped his fingers. Seeing Mo Xiu fly backward and roll onto the floor, a bloody finger-sized hole appeared on his shoulder.
"I told you, acting against me, the consequences are beyond your ability to bear."
Ning Beichen remained seated on the sofa, not moving an inch throughout the ordeal. A mere snap of his fingers was enough to paralyze Mo Xiu, highlighting the difference between a Heavenly Venerate and other cultivators.
Not to mention, his master, Chen Xingyun, was at the peak of the Venerate realm when he sought revenge. Before a Heavenly Venerate, he was completely powerless and had no choice but to seek the Yu Jian.
Seeing Mo Xiu's state, Yadel and Yu Jie could only sigh helplessly. They had already experienced Ning Beichen's might and could only offer Mo Xiu their deepest sympathies.
"Impossible? How can there be a Heavenly Venerate in this world?"
Mo Xiu sat on the ground, muttering in disbelief. Ning Beichen's Heavenly Venerate power had utterly shattered his psychological defenses.
Before a Heavenly Venerate, all other means were useless.
"What did you want with me?"
Mo Xiu stopped struggling and resignedly asked.
"I told you, I am the guardian of this world, and you people have come here to cause trouble. So, I won't allow it," Ning Beichen told him.
"I haven't harmed anyone since I arrived here. I've been living in seclusion in a remote village and have no intention of conquering the world. You can rest assured," Mo Xiu explained.
"No, I'm not at ease. I never gamble on people's hearts or human nature. Soon, I will be leaving this world, and before I go, I must resolve these troubles of yours," Ning Beichen said to them.
"I promise, I swear to you, I will never do anything to harm humans again."
Upon hearing Ning Beichen's words, Yadel immediately declared her vow not to commit any further wrongdoing.
Yu Jie also voiced his agreement. Only Mo Xiu remained silent. Among the three, he was the most clear-headed, knowing that Ning Beichen wouldn't let them off the hook just because they made promises.
However, he also knew that Ning Beichen wouldn't kill them, otherwise, Yadel and Yu Jie wouldn't have survived this long.
He then recalled Ning Beichen's earlier words and immediately guessed Ning Beichen's intentions.
"You intend to take us away?" Mo Xiu asked after calming down.
"Clever. I won't kill you, but I can't leave you here. Most of this world consists of ordinary people, and your existence poses an unstable threat," Ning Beichen said.
"Perhaps I believe what you say, that you'll keep a low profile and not cause trouble for a while. But over time, you won't be able to resist. Absolute power means absolute authority. Except for Mo Xiu, neither of you can endure solitude for long."
"Therefore, I only have two options for you: either I take you with me, or I send you away. You choose." Ning Beichen said to them from the sofa.
Although there were two options, in reality, there was only one: live or die. There was no choice.
"I'll go with you."
To everyone's surprise, Mo Xiu spoke first.
For him, it didn't matter where he went. He had only come here to evade his pursuers.
Although Yadel and Yu Jie were not entirely willing, they could only agree to follow Ning Beichen.
With the matter of these three resolved, Ning Beichen felt much more at ease. However, there was still one more thing that needed his attention.
That was the matter of Liu Yilin's family.
Liu Yilin was different from Luo Yingying and Haitang. Luo Yingying had lost her family long ago, and as a Miao witch, Haitang's family was also long gone. Thus, Ning Beichen planned to visit Liu Yilin's family during the New Year and meet her parents.
In fact, Ning Beichen was not unfamiliar with her family and had met them before. However, they only thought of Ning Beichen as a bodyguard to their daughter, unaware of his true identity.
Another reason was that after the New Year, Ning Beichen intended to leave. He didn't know when he would return, perhaps after a while, or perhaps never.
Therefore, ensuring Liu Yilin's peace of mind before he left was also something Ning Beichen had to do.
Of course, Ning Beichen did not want to make the situation too awkward, so he bought many gifts.
As expected, when Liu Yilin's family saw Ning Beichen, they did not greet him warmly. In their minds, their daughter had been misled by him, leading her to behave in ways that defied her parents.
Ning Beichen did not get angry. He directly took out a card and placed it in his mother-in-law's hand, saying,
"This card contains a hundred million yuan, a gift from me. Auntie, Uncle, I apologize for the misunderstandings."
Ning Beichen said to them.
Upon hearing Ning Beichen mention a hundred million yuan in the card, Liu Yilin's parents showed expressions of disbelief.
"Ning Beichen, you're just my daughter's bodyguard. Where did you get this money from?" Liu Yilin's mother asked impolitely.
"Still asking? Of course, our precious daughter gave it to him," Liu Yilin's father sneered.
"Heh, you're quite capable, using my daughter's money to give gifts. Aren't you ashamed?" Liu Yilin's mother said with displeasure.
Although Ning Beichen remained calm, Liu Yilin could not stand it.
Initially, she was happy that Ning Beichen had come with her to see her family. No matter how they behaved, they were still her parents.
But seeing their attitude now, Liu Yilin became very angry.
"What do you know? If it weren't for Ning Beichen, my company would have been gone long ago. I'm telling you, he owns half the shares of my company. He was the one who provided the funds to help me overcome the difficulties."