"Since you're from the Ghost Clan..." Chen Zheng took the jade pendant and tossed it in front of Zhao Lirong, sweeping a cold glance over her. "My daughter has been tainted by demonic energy. You've been taking care of her these past few days, so it will be your responsibility to cleanse it all from her. Do you understand?"

Zhao Lirong lowered her head to look at the jade. When she saw a wisp of gray energy surge out from within, her pupils shrank. She wasn't a fool; she vaguely guessed what was happening but was unwilling to accept the reality.

"Who are you!" she asked, taking a deep breath.

"You're not qualified to know who I am, at least not until you've helped cleanse my daughter of her demonic energy," Chen Zheng responded indifferently. "Remember, my surname is Chen. You may address me as Mr. Chen."

"Hmph!" Zhao Lirong scoffed repeatedly. "I admit you're formidable, but don't you dare underestimate others! How could someone like me, Zhao Lirong, possibly act as your servant? Besides, I'm Xiao Yue'er's mother—her birth mother! How could I serve a stranger!"

"So you disagree," Chen Zheng said with a small smile as he stood up.

"What… what are you doing! I am Xiao Yue'er's mother, her biological mother! If you dare to touch a single hair on my head, I'll make Xiao Yue'er hate you for the rest of her life!" Zhao Lirong's face twisted into a menacing expression.

"Daddy's being bad, he's bullying Mommy! Daddy, you're so mean! How could you treat Mommy like this!"

Hearing the commotion, Xiao Yue'er ran out, rushed to Zhao Lirong's side, and threw herself into her arms, pointing an accusatory finger at Chen Zheng.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lirong's face grew even more malicious. "You little brat! It's all because of this bastard child that my son got hurt! Now get lost! I forbid you from coming within a meter of my son!"

"I'm a… bastard child… I…" Xiao Yue'er froze, her little face filled with hurt.

"My daughter is the most well-behaved, sensible, and precious treasure in the world. How could she possibly be a bastard? Watch your mouth!" Chen Zheng declared coldly.

Stunned for a moment, Zhao Lirong fixed her glare back on Chen Zheng. "You little mongrel! I advise you to stop causing trouble. You're no match for my husband! My husband is Li Chaoqun, the vice president of the Li Group. He is the legitimate grandson of Tiannan City's Li Family! His family background is illustrious; you can't afford to offend him! I suggest you leave Tiannan City immediately! If you continue to bother my son, I'll call the police and have you arrested!"

"You're Li Chaoqun's wife?" Chen Zheng's gaze landed on her face.

"Hmph! Of course! Don't you know who Li Chaoqun is? He's the future heir of the Li Family! You dared to hurt him, and with one phone call, I can have the Li Family annihilate you! I'm warning you, don't push me. Get out of here right now! Otherwise, when the police arrive, we'll see if you can still act so arrogantly!" Zhao Lirong's expression was icy, her chin lifted in haughty defiance.

You… Xiao Yue'er blinked, a glimmer of understanding in her eyes. It seemed her daddy was punishing the bad granny because the bad granny was the bad uncle's enemy!

"I don't care how powerful your background is. You hurt Li Chaoqun today, so you won't be leaving Tiannan City alive," Zhao Lirong sneered, her eyes filled with venom. "The police will definitely arrest you! My son, Li Feihong, is the future heir of the Li Family. You dared to injure the Li Family's young master, so they will absolutely not spare you! Even if you possess heaven-defying powers, you can't escape!"

"Heh," Chen Zheng chuckled softly.

Zhao Lirong frowned, a sudden chill washing over her body, as if some evil entity had locked its sights on her. She instinctively took a step back, her eyes fixed on Chen Zheng. "Xiao Yue'er's status is special; you can't possibly keep her here! Xiao Yue'er, come back with Mommy!"

"Daddy, I want to stay with Daddy!" Xiao Yue'er shook her head, hiding behind Chen Zheng. She then looked up at him. "Daddy, let's go! Take Xiao Yue'er to the amusement park!"

"Yue'er, if you want to go to the amusement park, Daddy can take you. But right now, there's something else that is very, very important for you to handle. Daddy hopes you'll agree," Chen Zheng said, patting her head.

"Hmm!" Xiao Yue'er was startled for a moment, then nodded vigorously. "Daddy is always right! I agree, Daddy! Quick, take me to the amusement park! I want to go on all the rides!"

"Little girl…" Zhao Lirong began to panic, but Xiao Yue'er completely ignored the change in her expression. Tugging Chen Zheng's hand, she started running toward the door. Zhao Lirong hurriedly chased after them. "Xiao Yue'er! Mommy forbids you from leaving with this man!"

"Mommy isn't listening to me! Yue'er doesn't like you anymore!" Xiao Yue'er stopped and pouted. She turned around, her delicate face growing serious as she stared at Zhao Lirong. "Not only am I going to the amusement park with Daddy, but I'm also going to stay with him forever! Daddy, let's go! Yue'er wants to go to the amusement park!"

Saying this, she grabbed Chen Zheng's hand, urging him on playfully.

"Alright." Chen Zheng nodded and started walking toward the stairs with Xiao Yue'er. Zhao Lirong's face grew even more vicious. Her eyes darted around, and seeing an opportunity while Xiao Yue'er was distracted, she launched a sneak attack from behind, aiming a powerful kick at Chen Zheng's waist!

RIP!

A tremendous force tore through the air!

The clothes on Xiao Yue'er's body were instantly shredded!

"Ah—" the little girl shrieked.

Chen Zheng's body merely swayed for a moment before he stabilized himself, his hands protectively wrapped around Xiao Yue'er.

"Good! A perfect chance!" Zhao Lirong's expression darkened. In a flash, she lunged forward and struck out with both palms. Chen Zheng still didn't retaliate, allowing her palms to slap against his shoulders. Seizing the opportunity, Zhao Lirong threw herself into his embrace, driving her left knee toward his groin and her right fist toward his throat!

SMACK!

However, Chen Zheng's hand lashed out.

The force of the slap sent her screaming to the ground!

"You're a mad dog. You need to be taught a lesson, lest you go around biting people indiscriminately," Chen Zheng said flatly, holding Xiao Yue'er as he walked toward the door. Zhao Lirong struggled to her feet. Seeing Chen Zheng was already at the doorway, a murderous light flashed in her eyes. "You think I'll let you leave? Go to hell!"

WHOOSH!

With a furious roar, Zhao Lirong leaped into the air. Swinging her arms, she unleashed the Capturing Dragon Claw, aiming for Chen Zheng's neck!

"Hmph!" Chen Zheng smirked contemptuously, took a single step into the void, and slapped her across the face again.

SMACK!

The slap sent Zhao Lirong flying!

"Mommy!" Xiao Yue'er exclaimed.

As Zhao Lirong crashed to the ground, her mind reeled in a daze. "Mommy…" "Auntie…" "Sir…" In that single instant, she had felt an unprecedented fear.

This young man was too powerful! He was definitely more formidable than Li Chaoqun. She hadn't even seen how he disappeared! At that moment, a profound dread rose in her heart. She didn't want to provoke him, feeling a deep sense of danger. Yet, when she thought of Li Chaoqun—the noble, incomparable heir of the Li Family—being injured, she couldn't suppress her desire for revenge.

She attacked Chen Zheng time and time again.

Unfortunately, every attempt ended in failure.

Finally, she had no choice but to beg for mercy.

"Young man, I know I am not worthy of being your enemy. Please, spare me this once," she pleaded, kneeling on the floor with her head bowed, her body trembling.

"Daddy, why is the pretty grandma kneeling?" Xiao Yue'er was baffled. She glanced at the pretty grandma on the floor with a hint of pity but couldn't stop herself from asking.

"Mommy, this uncle saved Xiao Yue'er, and Xiao Yue'er won't let you bully him!"

Xiao Yue'er didn't hear Chen Zheng's explanation, but Zhao Lirong faintly heard a child's tender voice. She froze. Looking toward the corner of the bedroom, she saw an ancient bronze mirror!

"You!" Zhao Lirong's eyelids twitched, and she suddenly dove under the bed.

SWOOSH!

The next second, she shot out from under the bed.

"I…"

But before she could speak, another slap sent her tumbling to the ground.

"I want to go to the amusement park! Daddy, take Yue'er to the amusement park! It's been so, so long since Yue'er went to the amusement park with Daddy!" Xiao Yue'er exclaimed excitedly, wrapping her short arms around Chen Zheng's neck. She snuggled her head against his chest, then looked over at Zhao Lirong. "Grandma, please don't disturb me and Daddy, please!"

"Mommy…"

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