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I was startled. At that moment, I had no choice but to wrap my arms around Ye Yun's neck. I crouched down and stood behind her, gripping her arms tightly. Ye Yun was so tall that when I held her from behind, my hands ended up resting right on her chest.
Ye Yun struggled fiercely.
I couldn't worry about appearances anymore; I could only hold her arms tightly.
The ring fell to the ground.
I pulled Ye Yun toward the sofa.
She continued to fight against me with all her might.
I felt frustrated; what was the point of struggling? Didn't she realize that the more she fought, the stronger my grip felt?
I threw Ye Yun onto the sofa.
She got back up and lunged at me again.
I wanted to find a rope to tie her up, but I didn't have the chance. She was surprisingly strong. Thankfully, I had consumed Fox Demon Meat and absorbed some ghostly power; otherwise, I wouldn't know who would be stronger in this situation. Although Ye Yun was slender, she was incredibly powerful at that moment.
I couldn't find an opportunity to grab a rope, and Ye Yun's nails were like daggers, scratching at my face and body while she bit at me wildly.
I had no choice but to hold her tightly again, pinning her arms down as we rolled onto the carpet. I dared not loosen my grip; I held onto her tightly as we struggled for over two hours. Eventually, it seemed that Ye Yun was completely exhausted and slowly drifted off to sleep.
I sighed in relief and quietly released Ye Yun. Seeing that she no longer struggled, I quickly got up, found a rope, and tied her hands behind her back before tossing her onto the bed in the bedroom so she could sleep soundly.
Breathing heavily, I thought to myself that this was even more exhausting than catching ghosts. After wiping the sweat from my forehead, I hurriedly placed the ring back into the Peach Wood Box and vowed never to take it out again.
It was getting a bit dark, so I went into the bedroom to check on Ye Yun. She was still sound asleep, sleeping peacefully.
I glanced at Ye Yun's chest; my handprint was clearly visible on her fair skin, quite deep, and I felt a bit embarrassed. How was I going to explain this when she woke up?
Never mind that for now.
I left the bedroom door open because I was worried that Ye Yun might suddenly wake up and jump out of the window, so I closed the window instead.
The room was a bit hot, but I had to endure it.
I went into the kitchen to take a look and opened the fridge. There wasn't much food left, and the kitchen was a mess. It seemed that Ye Yun hadn't gone out to buy groceries for a while, so we were left with only some cake, instant noodles, and takeout.
Sigh, this woman really had it tough.
Shaking my head, I found nothing appetizing in the kitchen, so I settled for a bowl of instant noodles.
After eating, I tidied up the kitchen a bit and then lay down on the sofa. I took out the piece of jade I had taken from Wang Tieniu—the Crystal Eye—and examined it. However, there didn't seem to be anything special about it. Could this thing really help find the Crystal Sphere?
Lost in thought, I soon felt tired. Today had been exhausting, especially dealing with Ye Yun; it had truly drained a lot of my energy.
I dozed off for the night.
...
"Help! Pervert! Help!"
A sharp scream pierced through the silence.
I jolted awake and instinctively reached for my Glock in my backpack. Hiding behind the sofa, I scanned my surroundings—there was no one in sight.
At that moment, Ye Yun's cries continued from the bedroom: "Help! Someone! Security! Help!"
I rushed into the bedroom and saw Ye Yun standing by the window, shouting down at the street below.
"What’s going on?" I asked urgently.
Ye Yun turned around, and upon seeing the gun in my hand, her face turned even paler. Her hands were tied behind her back, forcing her to step backward. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Please... don’t kill me. Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you. Just don’t... don’t kill me."
"I..." I was taken aback for a moment and quickly put away the gun. "Ye Yun, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not a robber. Last night we..."
Before I could finish my sentence, there was a knock at the door, followed by a voice from outside: "Hello? Is anyone home?"
Hearing this, I realized someone must have heard Ye Yun's cries and come to check. I quickly pointed at Ye Yun and said, "You’re not dressed yet. Let me help you get free first..." I moved toward her.
Ye Yun stepped back.
Seeing her reaction, I understood that she truly thought I meant harm. I immediately said, "Okay, now that you’re awake, let me explain. Last night after you took sleeping pills, you fell asleep. When you woke up again, I was worried you might jump out of the window, so I tied your hands. And about your clothes—those were taken off by you; it has nothing to do with me."
Ye Yun's face flushed slightly as she glared at me. "Then... what about the marks on my chest? Don’t tell me those are from me touching myself!"
I sighed in exasperation. "Do you have any idea how terrifying you were last night? You scratched me with your nails! Look at my face; there's a scar! You were incredibly strong. I had no choice but to hold you from behind, and my hands accidentally ended up on... well, you know where."
Ye Yun looked at me with confusion.
I continued, "Really! If I were a robber, would I still be here? Besides, look at your pants—they're perfectly fine! You wanted to take them off too, but I stopped you."
Her face turned even redder.
I quickly added, "Alright, alright. Let me untie you first. Just send the person outside away afterward; I'm done with this." With that, I walked behind Ye Yun and began to free her hands.
Ye Yun swayed her shoulders, and her chest moved slightly, which was a bit distracting.
I quickly averted my gaze.
Ye Yun put on a piece of clothing and walked to the door, sending the person outside away. She rubbed her head and said, "Um... I'm sorry. I've been a bit lucid and a bit confused lately. I know it's dangerous, so I've had to rely on medication to keep myself calm."
I waved my hand dismissively and said, "It's fine. While you're clear-headed, let's arrange what needs to be done moving forward. Listen to me, Ye Yun, the diamond you bought is very dangerous; it has been cursed with a Blood Curse. Anyone who comes into prolonged contact with the diamond will go insane. A woman who wore the ring has already lost her mind, and Xue Xiang is dead. You're getting worse too. Of course, since you've only touched it for a short time, you're not in immediate danger yet. However, to completely lift the Blood Curse, we must find its source."
Ye Yun sighed, "I know you're serious; I've realized it myself. That Sky's Scar Diamond Ring was crafted by the world-renowned master sculptor Snyder. However, Master Snyder has been perfectly fine all this time. Initially, there was no problem with the Void's Trace diamond ring either. Later on, it was purchased by the owner of Avery Manor, Viscount Fendi. He bought the Void's Trace and gave it to his fiancée Alice, after which a tragedy occurred at Avery Manor. So if there is indeed a curse as you say, it must have originated from Avery Manor."
I nodded, "It seems you're quite clever. Here's what we'll do: once my passport is ready, you can come with me to England to find the source of the curse, and then you'll be able to recover completely."
Ye Yun thought for a moment and shook her head, "I'm afraid I can't go. As you've seen, my mental state is very unstable; what if I lose control on the plane..."
I nodded in understanding. "Then while you're still clear-headed, tell me in detail how you bought the ring. I'll go by myself. Also, it's too dangerous for you to be alone at home; I'll take you back to your parents' house or your boyfriend's place..."
Ye Yun rubbed her head and said, "Alright, let's go to my parents' house then. I'll pack up."
I nodded.
Ye Yun went to the bathroom and rustled around for over twenty minutes before coming out. Her hair was styled into a loose ponytail; she had simply washed her face and applied a bit of powder. She changed into a knitted jumpsuit and wore low-heeled shoes; she looked beautiful.
I smiled at Ye Yun and said, "You look quite lovely."
"Did you just notice that?" Ye Yun shot me a glare.
I chuckled.
We went downstairs together and got into a taxi heading directly toward Zhenjiang, Ye Yun's hometown.
On the road, Ye Yun recounted the process of acquiring the Sky's Scar Diamond Ring.
It turned out that every jewelry company has dedicated personnel who specialize in purchasing finished diamond rings. Generally, diamonds need to be sourced from diamond mining companies, but the diamonds obtained there are often of varying quality and require strict screening. After undergoing numerous polishing processes, they can finally be cut into diamonds. This entire process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, often resulting in the loss of many good diamonds due to excessive polishing.
On the other hand, jewelry companies also have specialized buyers who procure finished diamonds through illegal means, such as stolen ones, those bought cheaply from pawn shops, or even diamonds taken from deceased individuals. These diamonds are priced low and often of good quality. Many unknown diamonds have their rings removed and are then set into new rings, thus becoming new diamond rings.
Ye Yun's job was exactly this; she procured diamonds through some illegal channels and earned a commission. She was well-versed in the diamond market and knew that Void's Trace had been purchased by the newlywed couple Fendi and Alice. Just three days after the diamond was bought, a tragic incident occurred at Avery Manor, where the couple met their demise. Ye Yun immediately rushed to Avery Manor and found Mr. Peter, the butler there. She tempted Old Peter with a low price to steal the diamond and then bought it.
Void's Trace was too famous, so the company decided to have it repolished and entrusted it to Xue Xiang for the task. Xue Xiang later died, and the ring was sold to Cuihua, who subsequently went mad. Now, Ye Yun found herself on the brink of collapse.
I understood the sequence of events and noted down Old Peter's contact information along with Avery Manor's address.
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