"Eek!!"

As soon as Bai Yi and Yan Huan in her arms saw Ye Lan's eyes faintly revealing a violet hue, they gasped and felt something was terribly wrong.

This feeling was akin to the despair one feels in a game when an NPC who always made you feel safe suddenly revealed the thickest health bar in the entire game and instantly killed you with one strike...

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"..."

Seeing Bai Yi always silent, Ye Lan narrowed her eyes; the terrifying violet within her gaze grew more intense.

Bai Yi!!

Say...

Say something, meow!!

In her arms, Yan Huan widened her eyes, hurriedly using her cat paw to push Bai Yi's chest, signaling her to speak quickly.

Otherwise, she feared the next second they'd be facing Emperor Ye's limited edition zero-frame aggression!!

Usually, Bai Yi had no resistance in front of Ye Shiyu, let alone Ye Lan, whose presence was even more intimidating.

At this moment, she was completely controlled, unable to respond.

"...Mom?"

Fortunately, just before the violet light reached its peak, a gentle, puzzled voice suddenly came from behind.

"..."

At these words, the eerie glow in Ye Lan's eyes immediately extinguished, replaced by a kind and loving smile.

"What's wrong, Shiyu?"

"!!"

Feeling the atmosphere warm up, Bai Yi finally came to her senses.

Her body trembled slightly, then she made a decision that went against her instincts... oh no, her ancestral instinct!

She...

Hid behind Ye Shiyu!!

She tucked her entire body behind Ye Shiyu, using her as a shield, only poking her head out to cautiously watch the "blackened" Ye Lan.

"Meow?!"

It wasn't only Yan Huan who was stunned, even the Ye Family mother and daughter were bewildered by Bai Yi's unexpected maneuver.

"You..."

Ye Shiyu blinked, remained silent for a second, and didn't refuse. Instead, she continued to stand in front of Bai Yi and look at Ye Lan,

"Mom, is there any news on Xiao Huan?"

"...I've been searching, and I'll meet a few friends later. I'll get back to you soon."

"But..."

"Alright, you're in confinement, rest early, don't worry..."

Saying this, Ye Lan smiled at Bai Yi,

"Come with me."

Bai Yi clutched Ye Shiyu's shoulder and shook her head vigorously.

"..."

Ye Lan's smile was forced as she subtly moved her finger.

"Ding~"

The next second, the phone in Bai Yi's arms suddenly rang.

Hmm?

She picked up the phone, and both she and Yan Huan glanced at it.

On the screen, the phone seemed to have been infected with a virus, displaying only one line of text,

"I've summoned the others, the host meeting tonight."

Host...

Meeting?

Bai Yi swallowed, instinctively wanting to shake her head.

But at this moment, Yan Huan immediately spoke seriously,

"Go, Bai Yi."

As Yan Ye's voice echoed in her mind, Bai Yi subconsciously wanted to speak up,

"Why..."

But Yan Huan wasn't her actual modifier embodiment, couldn't comprehend her inner thoughts.

Therefore, if Yan Huan and Bai Yi needed to dialogue, she'd have to speak aloud.

Luckily, Yan Huan timely interrupted,

"The fact that such a message was sent shows your phone was parasitized by Ye Zi AI... or the index finger! Reject any further, and you'll face hypnosis!"

"!!"

Bai Yi widened her eyes, looking incredulously at her phone.

Silently for a moment, she decided to heed Yan Huan's advice,

"Okay... alright."

Finally, she emerged from behind Ye Shiyu, leaving that protective silhouette.

"..."

Seeing Bai Yi obediently come over, Ye Lan nodded, then smiled at Ye Shiyu and said,

"I'll be back later, don't wait up for me~"

"Mm... Mom, please... find Xiao Huan."

"Rest assured."

Saying that, Ye Lan gave a loving smile and closed the door.

"Click~"

Once the door shut, her loving smile instantly faded to a blank expression.

As though, all emotions dropped away.

She glanced at Bai Yi, causing her hair to stand on end, quickly explaining,

"Yan Huan's disappearance has nothing to do with me! I just found out..."

Ye Lan stared at her for a long while before speaking,

"I know... I doubt you have the guts."

"?"

On hearing this, Bai Yi instantly assumed a pink blowfish form.

But Ye Lan ignored her, looked at her phone, and said,

"Maybe... it was them."

Ye Lan narrowed her violet eyes, then said to Bai Yi,

"...Let's go, first to the association meeting."

Association?

Upon hearing this, Yan Huan's complexion changed.

...

...

"Buzz..."

Bai Yi hugged Yan Huan, sitting in the backseat of a driverless car as it slowly entered Golden Lion Group's underground parking.

Soon, it reached the deepest level.

This level had scarcely any cars; even so, the car meandered around before finally halting in front of a massive, refined steel door.

"Beep!"

Beside her seat, Ye Lan softly pressed her phone, and the door began to slowly open.

Revealing inside...

A narrow secret chamber?

Yan Huan squinted her eyes, struggled slightly in Bai Yi's arms, and surveyed the surroundings.

This place was so narrow it could only fit a single car inside, with no room to turn.

"Click~"

But at that moment, Ye Lan naturally got out of the car, leaving the timid Bai Yi trembling in the seat.

"Sh-Should I get out, Yan Ye... It feels... so scary... so dark outside..."

Bai Yi tightened her hold on the plump white cat in her arms, speaking with a trembling voice.

Feeling her cold body temperature, Yan Huan blinked and spoke,