Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 309 Critical Step (Third Update)

Chapter 309: 309 Critical Step (Third Update)

Zhao Yiling’s beautiful eyes were like venom steeped in ice, and she spoke in an icy tone, "Mom, I think I saw that little slut Chu Jin!"

Li Ruyu also frowned slightly, "Yiling, did you see it wrong? How could it be her? Didn’t the internet say she’s gone missing?"

After Chu Jin’s disappearance, the happiest people besides Zheng Chuyi were the mother and daughter, Li Ruyu and Zhao Yiling.

Upon hearing the news, the two had even opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

Having celebrated, they decided to visit the Mo family that very night, after all, now that Chu Jin had vanished, there was only Zhao Yiling left as the girl associated with the Dark Yin.

At this point, even if the engagement was not called off, the Mo family had no choice but to choose Zhao Yiling anyway.

So they had to strike while the iron was hot and settle matters early.

Zhao Yiling bit her lip, gazed at the figure disappearing through the gate, and said with a cold tone, "I wasn’t wrong, it’s her! That little slut, I’d recognize her ashes anywhere!"

She hated Chu Jin fiercely. If not for Chu Jin, how could she have ended up like this today!

If it weren’t for Chu Jin, how could the Zhao Group have become what it is today?

Seeing Zhao Yiling like this, Li Ruyu knew she had not made a mistake, and her face also wore an extremely unsightly expression, "What do we do now? Yiling, are we still going to the Mo family?"

Just now, they were still celebrating the fact that this little slut had finally died out there! But unexpectedly, she had returned at this time!

A heart swelling with excitement was instantly extinguished by a bucket of ice-cold water.

Zhao Yiling looked at the gate with icy eyes and a slight smile on her lips. Her voice was soft yet eerily unsettling, "Since she has already returned, then I, as her sister, should properly prepare a welcome gift for her."

As long as they knew Chu Jin was staying here, in the future, she would have plenty of ways to deal with her!

Knowing her daughter better than anyone else, Li Ruyu of course understood what Zhao Yiling was plotting. She patted Zhao Yiling’s hand and whispered, "Yiling, Mom supports you." With her words falling, she turned to the driver in front and instructed, "Old Li, we’re not going to Phoenix Manor anymore, turn around ahead and go back."

The black Mercedes slowly disappeared into the night.

**

The Mo family.

In the 16 days that Chu Jin had disappeared, Mo Zhixuan also hadn’t shown himself for 16 days.

Nobody knew where Mo Zhixuan had gone; even less where Chu Jin had gone.

’Dong dong,’ the sound of beating a wooden fish intermittently came from the Buddhist hall.

The Mo family matriarch knelt devoutly in front of the Buddha statue, counting her Buddha Beads with one hand and striking the wooden fish with the other, chanting the sutras over and over again.

She wasn’t worried about Mo Zhixuan; it was Chu Jin that concerned her. These days, she had almost searched the entire Capital City without finding any news of Chu Jin, and she could no longer feel the slightest hint of life from her.

Although she hadn’t had much contact with Chu Jin, she truly liked her and had long considered her a part of the Mo family.

And besides, the girl was indeed charming.

With such an incident occurring, her heart ached more than anyone’s.

Tong Zhi sighed gently as she watched the matriarch’s back, "Sister."

Upon hearing this, the Mo family matriarch put down her mallet and slowly opened her eyes to look at Tong Zhi, "Xiao Zhi, what brings you here?"

"Sister, I know about Jin’s situation," Tong Zhi continued, "Don’t worry, that child is blessed by the Heavenly Dao, and nothing will happen to her."

Tong Zhi was still dressed in a fitted cheongsam, her face painted with delicate makeup, looking no different from usual. She quickly stepped forward and helped the matriarch up from the cushion.

The Mo family matriarch sighed, wearing a weary expression, "I hope she’s alright, too."

Tong Zhi poured a cup of tea for the matriarch and added, "Sister, rest assured, nothing will happen to Jin."

Now, other than comfort, there was only comfort left to give.

Mo Qingyi had grown noticeably thinner; she regretted not being by Jin’s side that day more than once. Perhaps if she had been, these things wouldn’t have happened.

Duanmu Zhe tried every possible way to cheer up Mo Qingyi.

He had never seen Mo Qingyi like this before, and it pained his heart to see her this way.

"Mo Xiaosan, can I tell you a joke? One day, a little pig, a little rabbit, a little dog, and a little chicken met each other. The rabbit said, ’I was raised by Mama Rabbit!’ The pig said, ’I was raised by Mama Pig!’ The chicken said, ’I was raised by Mama Chicken!’ The dog said, ’You guys chat, I’m taking off!’"

After finishing the joke, Duanmu Zhe burst into an exaggerated laugh, "Mo Xiaosan, don’t you think it’s hilarious..."

Before Duanmu Zhe could finish his sentence, he was embraced around the neck by Mo Qingyi, who buried her head into the crook of his neck and started to sob quietly, "It’s not funny at all, your joke isn’t funny one bit..." By the end of her words, her voice had become hoarse.

Duanmu Zhe rubbed Mo Qingyi’s head, his eyes full of sympathy as he consoled her, "Silly girl, stop crying. Perhaps your sister-in-law will return tomorrow. Don’t let your mind wander."

This night was destined to be long, with some finding sleep easy, while others lay awake.

**

In an ancient and desolate estate.

This place was situated at the pinnacle of a mountain, with the entire estate enveloped by a layer of pale blue barrier above.

Inside the house, the lights were as bright as day.

A gentle breeze blew, causing the white gauze hanging in the room to sway from side to side. Behind the layers of gauze was an enormous cold jade bed.

The cold jade bed radiated layer upon layer of chill, making one feel a cold intrusion to their very bones with just a look.

Despite this, a woman in white still lay on the bed, her face deathly pale, eyes tightly shut, breathing faint, without much sign of life throughout her entire body.

She lay there still, like a sleeping beauty.

By the bed sat a man in a black shirt, holding the woman’s hand against his lips, his voice incredibly hoarse, "Jin, would you wake up and talk to me?"

The hands that once brought him warmth now only transmitted endless cold.

All of a sudden, Mo Zhixuan bent over, his hands cradling her cheeks, his cool thin lips covered hers, and a continuous stream of spiritual power poured out from his lips into her body, turning her lips redder and seductively flush.

While his own lips turned increasingly pale, pale to a terrifying extent.

At that moment, a long sigh echoed through the air, the voice somewhat aged, "Why put yourself through this? She does not exist within the cycle of five reincarnations; even if you exhaust all your spiritual power, it’s futile. Why not let her rest in peace sooner?"

An elderly man with white hair and youthful features walked in from outside. A bamboo flute was tucked at his waist, making him look every bit the part of a sage.

"Not within the cycle of five reincarnations?" Mo Zhixuan suddenly looked up at the Elder, "Elder Xu Kong, what do you mean by this?"

As a result of excessive spiritual power consumption, Mo Zhixuan was extremely weak at the moment, his face frighteningly pale, yet, it did not affect his innate aura of power.

Elder Xu Kong exhaled deeply, then continued, "She is someone who goes against the laws of nature, not acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao. So, whatever you do is in vain."

Mo Zhixuan regarded Elder Xu Kong, the pitch-black depths of his profound phoenix eyes were calm as he stated, "I know you must have a way to save her. What are your conditions?"

"You’d agree to any condition?" Elder Xu Kong stroked his beard, his eyes revealing wisdom and shrewdness.

Mo Zhixuan was succinct, "Yes." As long as it could save her, he would agree to any condition.

Elder Xu Kong smiled, then inquired, "No regrets?"

Mo Zhixuan spoke slowly, "No regrets." Although it was just a brief three-word reply, it was stated with such conviction that it resonated deeply with those who heard.

"Ah... another man of deep affection! Very well, three days from now I will have her awake," Elder Xu Kong left this declaration behind before turning and walking away.

**

The next day.

In accordance with Chu Jin’s daily routine, Chu Jin went out for a run early in the morning.

Due to undergoing height-increasing surgery, she could not engage in intense physical activity, so she could only jog slowly around the villa.

From the second-floor balcony of the Zhao family villa, Zhao Yiling watched the jogging figure, the corners of her mouth curling into an indiscernible arc, her beautiful eyes cold.

Chu Jin had barely completed half of her run when she received a text message from Zheng Chuyi.

Reading the text on the screen, a faint smile appeared on Chu Jin’s lips, and she stopped running. Her steps light and brisk, she walked back toward the villa.

This was the first mission Lady Nine had given her.

It was also the most crucial step in her successful replacement of Chu Jin.