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Who is the boy? It seems that Mao Han Shao Yu is trying to avoid discussing this matter with her.
Lin Yu had a big question in his heart. Asking Cold Star would be pointless; she only knew that the boy was a slave raised by Han Shaoyu and nothing more.
Han Shaoyu glanced around the room and whispered a few words to Luca, who nodded vigorously in agreement before hurriedly leaving.
"Follow Luca," Lin Yu said to Cold Star. "I will safely take you away from here." Han Shaoyu sending Luca must be to look for Professor R, who was undoubtedly a cunning person as well. How could he willingly remain a slave here? Taking the child with him was actually using the child as leverage for safety.
Cold Star's condition for aligning with Lin Yu was simple: she wanted to know her true identity first. She was deeply worried about her future, especially when facing her former father, who others viewed as a complete demon—Han Shaoyu. She always felt anxious, fearing that one day she would be sent to the Punishment Room.
Lin Yu promised to take Cold Star away from here.
Cold Star went to follow Luca while Lin Yu stayed behind to observe.
Han Shaoyu didn’t need to go to the Punishment Room; he quietly waited in his study… As expected, Lin Yu appeared at the door right on time.
"My daughter, come in!"
Lin Yu entered the room and was surprised to find that Han Shaoyu had quite an eye for detail; it was a study filled with the scent of books. From the outside, this Ant Nest looked like a rugged mountain peak. However, inside it was a different world altogether, with these houses resembling natural formations seamlessly connected to the uneven surfaces of the stone peaks.
He had no time to consider what books were piled up in the study. Han Shaoyu had already asked his second question: "Come on! Ask all your questions."
"Who was the woman who died in the Punishment Room?"
"A trivial woman."
"Was she Cold Star's mother?"
Han Shaoyu's gaze sharpened. "Yes."
“Is Cold Star your daughter?”
“No.”
“Who is my mother?”
“Zou Xia.”
At the mention of that long-lost name, Lin Yu's mind conjured up her outline. Speechless and conflicted, he said, “You…”
“Go on, ask more.” Han Shaoyu maintained a calm demeanor, revealing nothing of his inner thoughts. Lin Yu slightly closed his eyes, cursing himself; he was not even human—how could he possibly have a heart?
“I have a heart.” How impressive Han Shaoyu was, instantly perceiving Lin Yu's thoughts. Suddenly, he stood up, facing her, extending his long arms as sharp claws gradually emerged from his sleeves. He seized her hand and brought it to his chest…
Lin Yu was stunned. Did Han Shaoyu have a heartbeat?
“Curious, aren’t you?” Han Shaoyu retracted his hand, a strange smile playing on his lips. “Many years ago, it was rumored that vampires had no hearts, akin to the dead. Later on, for the sake of survival, the Vampire Family underwent countless evolutions over centuries to reach our current state of having a heartbeat and an intelligent mind at the Cenozoic level.”
“What do you intend to do with Cold Star?”
“Is there any need to keep something that has no use?”
Thinking of the possibility that Cold Star might be executed by Han Shaoyu, she panicked. “Where is my child?” Lin Yu nearly screamed in desperation.
“That’s precisely why I’ve been waiting for you; your child has been taken by R.”
“Why?” Lin Yu was astonished, her body trembling with rage, wishing she could punch this self-proclaimed father.
“Because he is the future leader of the werewolves.” Han Shaoyu grinned wickedly and continued, “What needs to be done requires no explanation.”
Lin Yu staggered back a few steps, his anger causing him to question, "Why are you doing this? He is your nephew."
"Fishing with a long line," Han Shaoyu replied coldly. "R is nothing but a complete failure, but at a critical moment, we still need him to lead us to another person."
Another person? Xiao Qiang! Lin Yu felt a chill run through him and dared not think further.
Han Shaoyu stood up and slowly approached her, prompting her to step back. He asked, "Are you afraid of me?"
"No," Lin Yu thought of a countermeasure, unsure of what Han Shaoyu would do next. She didn't want to get too close; she needed to maintain her distance. As she slipped on her feet, it seemed like a deliberate act to make an escape. However, the other party's actions surpassed her imagination as he grabbed her arm and suddenly bit down on her neck.
Struggling was futile; the more she fought, the deeper his sharp fangs sank in. Images flooded Han Shaoyu's mind—Lin Yu going to Dongjiawan, hinting to Matt, spying on the lab with Cold Star, and conversations with Li Hang. Even scenes from Ancient Times were vividly recalled.
Releasing Lin Yu with blood-stained lips, Han Shaoyu revealed a strange grin and said, "You still can't let go of him? You want to have him?" Was he testing me? Lin Yu remained silent, feeling helpless against the truth of her blood's response.
Knowing what Han Shaoyu was about to say next, Lin Yu mechanically nodded and followed his lead, saying, "He is my only love; I must find him."
"Alright then, once we finish our business, we will look for him."
There was a knock at the door, and Han Shaoyu sneered, "They're here." Lin Yu glanced toward the entrance as Luca walked in.
Seeing Lin Yu there, Luca hesitated and stopped. "Sorry to interrupt your conversation."
Han Shaoyu remained silent; the atmosphere in the room felt tense and oppressive as if it concealed a balloon ready to burst. After a moment of mutual glances among the three, Lin Yu finally took the initiative to say, "You two talk; I'll step outside."
"Sure, go ahead! Come back later."
Lin Yu left the study, puzzled as to why Luca had returned without seeing Cold Star. She wandered around but found no sign of her. Instead, she spotted several members of the Vampire Family hurriedly heading toward the Punishment Room.
Seeing this scene made Lin Yu's heart tighten. Trying to appear casual, she circled behind these members and quietly followed them.
Luca and Han Shaoyu arrived early at the Punishment Room, where Cold Star was bound to the top of a pillar that once hung a corpse. A Chain dangled from her chest, and from the side, the pendant on the Chain resembled a key.
A cloth was stuffed in Cold Star's mouth, a precaution Luca took to prevent her from shouting and alerting Lin Yu.
"Filthy bones are just filthy bones; they can never truly merge with the true bloodline," Han Shaoyu sneered, extending his claw to grasp the Chain. "Do you want to know the origin of this Chain?"
Fear filled Cold Star's eyes as she helplessly gazed at the doorway, hoping for a miracle that Lin Yu would come to her rescue.
Han Shaoyu spoke to himself, yet it felt like he was addressing all the vampire council members watching the execution. "This is what I prepared for my daughter. That filthy woman stole it and wore it around her neck. After losing this Chain, I searched frantically... never imagining it would be right on her. Now you repeat the same mistake, stealing something that doesn't belong to you and wearing it again. So you deserve to die."
Lin Yu pressed against the heavy stone door, knowing that if necessary, she would have to use her Ability to destroy it.
Han Shaoyu waved his hand, ordering the execution to commence. The circular lid at the top of the room rumbled as it moved. A beam of light slowly descended from above, and suddenly, with a thunderous crash, a powerful wave of psychic energy shattered the stone door into dust and debris, scattering everywhere as Lin Yu stood majestically at the entrance.
Cold Star was saved by Lin Yu. She threatened Han Shaoyu that if he wanted to kill Cold Star, then they would embrace each other and let the sunlight burn them both.
Seeing Lin Yu fall for his trick, Han Shaoyu secretly rejoiced but maintained an impassive facade as he proposed terms. "I can release Cold Star, but you must follow his orders to find Wildfire."
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