Ethan Gu checked Sophie Qiu’s pulse and frowned—she was pregnant. The fall she’d suffered was no minor accident. Fortunately, he was there; otherwise, she would have lost the child for sure.
Ethan Gu looked up at Maxwell Jing, who was momentarily stunned, then seemed to recall something. He reached to his waist, pulled out a small porcelain vial, and tossed it to Ethan. Catching the vial, Ethan poured out a single pill.
As for why Ethan Gu’s medicine was with Maxwell Jing, only they themselves knew the reason.
After feeding Sophie Qiu the pill, Ethan Gu returned to Damien Gray’s side, no longer paying attention to Sophie, who still lay on the ground. Quentin Hua also had no intention of helping her up.
The pain in her lower abdomen eased slightly. A hint of loneliness flickered in Sophie Qiu’s eyes. She had gained power, but in the end, not a single person truly cared for her.
Yet she had no regrets. To gain something, one must give something up. In this life, to get what you want, you inevitably have to let go of something else.
Just then, the person she’d sent out to run errands returned and, seeing her collapsed on the ground, hurried over to help her up.
Morgan Shangguan set out this time with Julian Ji, Marjorie Wan, Muriel Murong, and Noah Duanmu. Claude Yun and Maurice Mo remained behind at the Cloud Guild, handling the original Demonhunters Guild—what everyone now called the ‘flies’ outside the Cloud Guild.
Originally, she hadn’t planned to bring Marjorie Wan. Such occasions were bound to involve running into Liam Liu, which wasn’t ideal right now. But Marjorie insisted on coming, knowing that avoidance wouldn’t solve anything. Problems had to be faced eventually. Since she’d decided to end this relationship, she couldn’t let Liam Liu affect her anymore.
She forced herself to stand up in the most ruthless way possible. Those who appeared fragile were often the strongest.
Normally, given Morgan Shangguan’s temperament, she would have taken just one or two people and settled things quickly. But because of her pregnancy, Damien Gray had ordered her to bring so many companions—otherwise, he wouldn’t let her go. She had no choice but to compromise.
Quentin Drake glared furiously at Noah Duanmu, looking as if he wanted to punch him. Clearly, he still hadn’t let go of the matter. Noah scratched his nose, obediently wrapped his arm around Muriel Murong, and stood behind Morgan Shangguan, sighing inwardly. It seemed his father might never forgive him.
Muriel Murong, ever loyal, patted his chest and whispered, “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you never go hungry.”
Noah Duanmu smiled. Her way of comforting him was unconventional, but it warmed his heart. He didn’t regret his decision.
Kimberly Liu still leaned on Liam Liu, looking intimate. She’d expected to see Marjorie Wan devastated, but Marjorie merely glanced at them, then looked away, her face expressionless.
Kimberly Liu snorted inwardly. Clearly, she had underestimated Marjorie Wan! No matter what, she wouldn’t let her steal her brother away!
Julian Ji watched the scene coldly, then turned to Marjorie Wan with concern. Seeing her indifferent expression, he felt a pang of sympathy and couldn’t help but squeeze her hand.
Marjorie Wan looked up at him, surprised to see the worry and complex emotions in his eyes. Since when had this started? She realized she’d never noticed it before. The Guildmaster had said she had better options—was he the one she meant?
But… right now, she couldn’t accept another relationship.
Marjorie Wan lowered her eyes, trying to pull her hand away. Julian Ji frowned and gripped her hand tighter. She looked up at him, and he met her gaze, clearly refusing to let go.
This wasn’t the time to discuss such things, so Marjorie Wan let him hold her hand for now.
Seeing their hands tightly clasped, anger flared in Liam Liu’s eyes. Kimberly Liu sensed his mood, feeling both unwilling and powerless—why couldn’t he love only her? Her sadness turned into resolve. Happiness had to be fought for; she wouldn’t give up. Sooner or later, Marjorie Wan would disappear from his heart, and he would belong to her alone.
Seeing the reproach and betrayal in Liam Liu’s eyes, Marjorie Wan gave a bitter smile. Who had truly betrayed whom?
Julian Ji’s eyes grew cold; he simply pulled her into his arms. Marjorie Wan was stunned, frowning at him as if he were a stranger, forgetting to break free from his embrace.
Morgan Shangguan smiled faintly and raised her brows at Damien Gray, clearly saying, 'See? He’s useful after all.'
Damien Gray couldn’t help but curl his lips. It seemed Julian Ji had real talent. At this moment, he ought to go even further—provoke Liam Liu into attacking, then feign injury during the fight. Even if Marjorie Wan didn’t love him now, she was still one of their own. If Liam Liu hurt him, the rift between Marjorie and Liam would only grow, leaving no chance for reconciliation. And if he played his cards right, he could gain plenty from it—maybe even win the beauty’s heart.
His lips curled in a devilish smile, eyes half-closed and sparkling with mischief—he looked every bit the sly fox, both cunning and captivating. Morgan Shangguan narrowed her eyes and suddenly stepped forward.
Everyone saw her take a step, but in the blink of an eye she was standing before Damien Gray. With a seemingly casual yet powerful motion, she struck his chest with her palm.
No one expected her to suddenly attack the Ghostmaster, and all watched the scene in surprise.
Quentin Drake couldn’t help but frown—had the Ghostmaster and Fiona Yun truly reached such a point of irreconcilable conflict? If so, who knew whether it was a blessing or a curse for the martial world.
If the Ghost Guild and Cloud Guild could weaken each other’s power, it would be a good thing. But if they went to war, it would surely affect the whole martial world, plunging it into chaos.
It seemed best to use this opportunity to eliminate them both and prevent future trouble.
He glanced at Liam Duanmu beside him and sighed. This son had always been his pride, but sometimes he was too upright. He’d often thought that if only Liam Duanmu and Noah Duanmu’s personalities could be blended—Liam was honest to a fault, while Noah, though idle, was cunning. That’s how he always managed to escape punishment.