Chapter 1072: Huang Longji and Luo Feifei, Exposed

Huang Family.

Family Head Huang Longji of the Huang Family has returned; he has been home for a few days, yet he has not seen his eldest son.

The younger son has been in seclusion all this time, which is normal and rarely seen; that is perfectly ordinary, and the elder son, knowing he has returned, would normally come to pay his respects, not disappear for several days.

Huang Longji turned and asked the steward, "Where has Yan Er gone?"

Steward Luo, hearing this, shivered, then immediately composed himself and explained on the spot, "Family Head, the eldest grandson has gone out on a mission; he may not return quickly."

Huang Longji stared at Steward Luo for a moment, waved his hand, and said, "I understand, go down."

He always felt the matter was not that simple; the son had gone on a mission, and someone within the clan should have informed him, yet there was no news at all. Since his return to the Huang Family, he sensed something was amiss, as if those people were concealing something.

Moreover, many disciples in the clan seemed absent—had they gone on missions? Or what?

On this return, Huang Longji gained some opportunities, and his cultivation had advanced; this good news could not be shared. He asked several people, and every answer was the same—identical replies each time.

Huang Longji was deeply suspicious, yet he did not confront anyone directly nor put them in a difficult position; instead, he went straight back to his room and asked his wife Luo Feifei face‑to‑face, "Where has Yan Er gone?"

Luo Feifei's smile remained unchanged, unfazed by the question. She hurriedly brought tea over and said gently, "Husband, do not be anxious; have a cup of tea first. Yan Er has gone out for training and will not return soon. He said that this time he will achieve great results before coming back, and when he does, he will prove to you that he is the Huang Family's strongest prodigy."

She had prepared such a reply long ago; it slipped out without any thought.

Even her expression revealed no problem.

Huang Longji stared at her for a while, then coldly said, "Feifei, you'd better tell me the truth; otherwise, if my father finds out, he won't take this lightly. Yan Er is my father's most beloved grandson. If anything happens to him, my father will act against you directly, and then I won't be able to protect you either."

Luo Feifei fell silent for a moment; she knew her husband was speaking the truth.

Her father was as volatile as thunder, not someone easy to get along with or to fool; once he learned the truth, her fate would be terrible.

Within the entire Huang Family, the father's control remained strong. Although the Family Head was Huang Longji, a single word from the father could still strip them of power. Huang Yan was the father's most beloved grandson, being his eldest son's eldest grandson and his legitimate heir.

And she was merely a step‑mother, a daughter‑in‑law from a later marriage—different.

Luo Feifei's path to power was not honorable; she could not be the primary wife.

In name only, in reality the entire Huang Family knew.

"Husband, you won't just watch me be killed by my father, will you?"

Luo Feifei looked at her husband and asked earnestly.

Huang Longji imagined a terrifying possibility, stared hard at his wife, and shouted, "Did you kill Yan Er?"

Luo Feifei did not deny it and stared straight at her husband.

In that moment, though wordless, everything was clear.

Huang Longji weakly sat down, his whole body trembling, his eyes fixed on Luo Feifei as if he could devour her.

Luo Feifei knew this matter had to reach a conclusion; she did not regret it, and if given another chance, she would act the same way.

"Husband, I do this for Yang Er. Huang Yan's existence seriously threatens Yang Er's position. The future of the Huang Family belongs to Yang Er—that's what you promised me back then. But now, judging by my father's intentions, he wants Huang Yan to take over the Huang Family, and I will not allow that."

"The Huang Family's Family Head belongs to Yang Er; no one can take it away. Whoever tries to block him, I will have to kill them."

"Huang Yan cannot discern his own standing; he deserves this calamity."

Huang Longji stood up, glared at Luo Feifei, and said, "Do you know what you have done? That was my son; how could you strike so ruthlessly?"

"Yan Er may not be your biological child, but his blood runs with mine. Before you act, could you at least ask me?"

"If Yan Er dies, do you think Yang Er can safely control the Huang Family? You're dreaming."

"If father learns that you killed Yan Er, do you think you could leave the Huang Family alive?"

"When that time comes, it won't just be you; even Yang Er will suffer father's disdain, and if father is ruthless enough, he may even abandon Yang Er."

Luo Feifei lifted her head, forced herself, and said, "Impossible; he would never do that."

"Yang Er is the Huang Family's only hope and its strongest prodigy. With Huang Yan dead, only Yang Er among the younger generation can shoulder the responsibility; the others cannot."

"Moreover, Yang Er has obtained Huang Yan's Flame Yang Bone, elevating his innate talent. Combined with Yang Er's own gifts, the Huang Family's rise is imminent."

"What!" Huang Longji was shocked.

His eyes bulged as he stared fixedly at his wife.

She dared to do this.

"You… how could you be so ruthless, forcibly taking Yan Er's Flame Yang Bone? What is this…?"

Huang Longji's body trembled, unable to believe what he heard; the gentle, virtuous wife before him acted with such cruelty.

Without the Flame Yang Bone, even if Yan Er were still alive, he could not survive long.

How long has it been since this happened, Yan Er…

"Has Yan Er really died?"

Huang Longji made a final struggle, staring at his wife.

Deep inside he still clung to a sliver of hope; he did not want to hear that answer.

Luo Feifei said coldly, "Whether he is dead or not, I don't know. He entered the Mangshan Mountain Range; everyone I sent there has died. It's been over a year; even if Huang Yan's luck were extraordinary, he could not still be alive."

"Husband, you should not hold onto hope. The Huang Family's future lies with Yang Er; only he can lead the family to its pinnacle."

"Keep a close eye on father's side, husband; you must not let him act against Yang Er."

Huang Yang is everything to her; nothing must happen to him.

For her son, Luo Feifei would bear infamy; she does not care even if everyone points fingers at her.

As long as she lives, she has won.

And her chance to survive lies in her husband right now.

Huang Longji pointed at her, angry, "Do you know what you're saying? How could you take Yan Er's Flame Yang Bone? Aren't you ruining him?"

"If a person is ruined, you still want to exterminate them completely; how can you be so vicious?"

Luo Feifei smiled, "Vicious? I do this all for Yang Er, all for you, husband."

"I am the true lady of the Huang Family; Huang Yan is merely a lowly brute. Once he's dead, Yang Er can securely sit on the Huang Family's premier prodigy throne and receive all the family's resources for cultivation."

"And you will be honored because of Yang Er."

"You..." Huang Longji was furious, but he could not refute the woman's words before him.