Chapter 2399

Nangong Yun said in a deep voice, “Grandmother, this person has come to the Youyang Pavilion with a purpose, we absolutely cannot let him go.”

Bei Qingyue noticed that the Old Madam was not satisfied with what Nangong Yun said and frowned slightly.

She reached out to pull Nangong Yun back and reprimanded, “Stand behind and watch, don’t speak recklessly.”

The Old Madam glanced at her, then refocused her gaze on Mu Xiaoyao.

She had weathered countless storms, but looking at the large hand gripping Bei Xier’s delicate neck, she felt a twinge of worry in her heart.

So many people surrounded this man in black, yet he remained fearless.

If it’s not because he’s truly incredibly strong and confident in his ability to escape,

then he’s truly not afraid to die.

Someone who’s not afraid to die would dare to do anything.

“Release her, and I’ll let you go.”

Mu Xiaoyao said coldly, “Prepare a car for me. When I reach a safe place, I’ll let her go.”

“No.” The Old Madam immediately refused.

This man in black came from nowhere, how could she let him take Bei Xier away alone?

If he doesn’t release the girl after leaving, then…

But, without giving her much time to think, Mu Xiaoyao spoke up again.

A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, “Do you have the right to refuse?”

His fingers tightened slightly, and Bei Xier let out a low cry, her voice getting stuck in her throat.

Her face changed color as her neck was gripped.

“Stop.”

The Old Madam found herself helpless against the tactics of this man in black.

No matter his motives for coming to Youyang Pavilion, today he must not harm Xier.

Mu Xiaoyao’s fingers loosened slightly, allowing her to catch her breath.

Then his fingers tightened again.

Since she was a person of Bei Qingyue, he didn’t mind letting her suffer more.

The Old Madam felt a few pangs of heartache; this man in black was clearly tormenting Xier.

He was sending her a signal, a signal that he could kill Xier at any moment.

“Fine, I will let you leave.”

With age, the heart’s endurance weakens.

Seeing Bei Xier suffering under the hands of this man in black, her heart couldn’t take it.

“Grandmother.” Nangong Yun called out in urgency.

But feeling Bei Qingyue’s warning gaze, she didn’t continue.

She could only stand aside angrily, glaring at Bei Xier.

Why couldn’t this man in black simply break the neck of this adopted daughter?

The Old Madam continued, “However, a few people must accompany you, just in case.”

“I’m sure just a few people even won’t concern you.”

Mu Xiaoyao slightly lowered his gaze, hesitated for a moment.

Having a few people follow wasn’t a matter, as long as their attention remained on him.

“Alright.”

Seeing the man in black agree, the Old Madam glanced at Bei Qingyue.

“Qingyue, arrange a few people to follow and bring Xier back.”

“Understood.” Bei Qingyue nodded and looked around.

Finally, her gaze landed on Nangong Yun.

“Yun’er, take two people with you and bring Xier back.”

Nangong Yun raised her brow; she didn’t want to go.

It might be dangerous, but more importantly, she didn’t want to see Bei Xier.

It would be best if they didn’t let her come back.

However, her mother’s laden gaze clearly signaled this was an opportunity.

She understood Bei Qingyue’s meaning, as her position within the Bei family had become particularly delicate due to past events.

Doing something useful might at least improve the Old Madam’s impression of her.