I am your father.

"What she wants to convey is that Su Zimo is still alive..."

"It's impossible. If Su Zimo were alive, the people of Cloud City would have discovered it long ago," Su Ziyun exclaimed, unable to believe Jun Lintian's sudden interruption. She had sacrificed everything, even her own nature, to ensure her daughter's fate. She had relentlessly cultivated day and night, toppling a Su Zimo to bring herself to her current position. If Su Zimo were truly alive, then what had it all been for?

"Bright Moon Villa, Su Zimo?" Jun Lintian narrowed his eyes, emanating a dangerous aura. What was this person trying to tell him? Breaking into the royal mansion at the risk of death couldn't simply be a joke.

"Could it be that the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa is Su Zimo?"

"Wang Ye, that's even more impossible. We know Su Zimo's character well. She's not only a cultivation waste but also as timid as a mouse. How could she be Su Zimo?" Su Ziyun refused to believe it, but certain things made her suspicious. For instance, whom did she not save? Why did she save Su Qingjue and Su Zinian?

In reality, Su Ziyun had always held a mentality of never admitting defeat. She constantly compared herself to Su Zimo in everything, driven by jealousy. She always believed that Su Zimo was in the wrong, while she was right. But deep down, she couldn't admit her own mistakes. She was lost and wrong, yet she remained blind to her own flaws, calculating her life away and losing more with each passing day.

Just then, Butler He, who had briefly left, hurriedly walked back in.

"Wang Ye, the Crown Prince has returned to the palace. He claims to have been ambushed and seriously injured while on patrol. His Majesty is furious and wants you to enter the palace immediately, and..."

Butler He's eyes flashed, and he hesitated to continue.

"What else?" Jun Lintian's gaze turned sharp instantly, a tinge of panic creeping into his heart. If the prince returned alive, the only other matter he would think of, apart from the incident at Drunken Junlou, would involve him.

"Furthermore, from the deceased Li Hu, they found Concubine Yao's token, as well as the jade pendant and ten Essence Cleansing Pills belonging to the head of the Xiao family from the Xiao family's case ten years ago..."

"What?" Jun Lintian was shocked. What was happening? How was it still connected to the Xiao family's case from ten years ago?

"Yun'er, you should go back first."

"Yes, Wang Ye. Please take care of Xu'er's matters."

Su Ziyun spoke softly.

"King Ben will do his best."

Jun Lintian gave Su Ziyun a deep look and quickly left.

In Mingyue Villa, Su Li and Mu Yunxuan stood on opposite sides, and Su Li remained silent, his face cold.

Mu Yunxuan paid no attention to him, occasionally glancing his way. Meanwhile, Su Xin in his arms stirred slightly, still sleeping peacefully.

Mu Yunxuan smiled gently, adjusting her position and unintentionally touching something cool. Curiosity piqued, he carefully pulled it out, and as he looked at it, his mouth slightly agape in shock, his eyes filled with excitement.

"What is this...?"

Mu Yunxuan examined the jade in his hand meticulously. It had a lustrous and smooth texture, with a uniform color and a delicate feel. Most importantly, the jade was engraved with the character 'Mu'. This was the Nanyang jade passed down through generations in the Mu family. However, the jade no longer contained the presence of a jade soul. During the underworld marriage, Su Zimo's mother personally brought it for her. Although it was an underworld marriage, it was more grandiose than a regular one. Seeing this jade, Mu Yunxuan was certain in his heart that she was Su Zimo. But what about these three children...? Inexplicably, ecstasy surged through Mu Yunxuan's heart.

"Don't touch that jade," Su Li angrily roared. Xin'er's survival relied on the jade pendant and the jade soul it contained. Grandpa Shi had infused the jade soul into Xin'er's body, and the jade couldn't be separated from her.

A hint of unfamiliar emotion flashed in Su Li's eyes. The 'Mu' character on that jade, besides Xin'er, only he and Qi Er understood its significance.

"Li'er, did you already know?"

Looking into Su Li's eyes, Mu Yunxuan realized that he and Qi Er had long been aware that he was their father.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Su Li replied without opening his eyes. He feared that his emotions would betray him.

"Only with absolute certainty would I dare to ask. Where is your mother?" Mu Yunxuan personally went to inquire.

"You dare." Su Li instantly became furious. He, who had always been composed, was now pushed to his limit. Judging from his angry expression, it was clear that the mention of his mother's suffering had greatly incensed him.

"If you dare to harm my mother, I, Su Li, swear that even if it means defying all authority, I will kill you."

"Li'er, you're being insolent. You're young and filled with anger. I am your father. Is fighting and killing the answer when you don't know the full story?"

Mu Yunxuan also possessed a stubborn temperament. Witnessing his son's outburst, he couldn't bear it.

"Hmph! So what if I'm insolent? Why do you claim to be our father? You've never been a part of our lives, and yet you dare to say such things?" Su Li sneered, his face filled with contempt. A sense of confrontation brewed between the two, and he was only grateful for one thing — giving his mother that jade to save Xin'er's life.

Su Qi and Mu Yunhan, who had just finished their competition, stood frozen, gazing at the two in astonishment, comprehending the events that had just unfolded.

Mu Yunhan almost collapsed to the ground. This sudden revelation left him utterly shocked, unable to discern his bearings.

Mu Yunxuan's eyes filled with guilt. Listening to Su Li's emotionless words, his heart felt as if it were being sliced by a knife. However, he couldn't find the words to soften the situation.

"Why wouldn't I dare? No matter how circumstances change, it can't alter the fact that you are my children, born of Mu Yunxuan."

"Don't let me hear that from your mouth again." Su Li roared, his cultivation of the sixth level of the Golden Xuan realm already condensed in his hand, ready to strike.

Su Xin, who was in Mu Yunxuan's arms, instantly opened her eyes and quickly moved in between the two.

"Big brother, please don't." Su Xin pleaded with a desperate expression. Her brother's outburst had awakened her, and she had also heard his words.

"Brother, calm down. We need to talk."

Su Zie rushed out and stood between them.

"Fuck off!" Su Li showed no mercy, and upon returning, he had inquired about their mother's past sufferings, fueling his anger even more.

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