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Blood Feud Origins (Part One): The Dark Turning of Fate

As evening fell, the back mountain of Qingyan was shrouded in gloom. Ink-black clouds hung heavily in the sky, as if ready to collapse at any moment. A sinister aura permeated the forest, and the usual bird songs had vanished without a trace, leaving only a deathly silence.

Li Yuan’s gaze was fixed intently on an orchid blooming halfway up the mountain. Despite the dim light, the flower radiated an enchanting hue, trembling slightly as if silently beckoning him. Filled with joy, he thought of presenting this orchid to his mother. His steps quickened involuntarily as he approached the steep cliff.

At this moment, a nineteen-year-old youth, harboring deep jealousy and resentment toward Li Yuan, watched him ascend. His heart leapt with malicious delight, sensing an opportunity. In his mind, he cursed bitterly, "May the ocean’s queen be mine, and may you perish." Quickly masking his expression, he forced a false smile and hurried forward, feigning concern: “Yuan’er, this cliff is dangerous. Climbing like this could lead to disaster. Don’t worry, I’ll help you. I’ll use these vines to lower you down safely.” Li Yuan, pure and kind-hearted, trusted the youth’s “kindness” without suspicion, his eyes filled with gratitude as he sincerely replied, “Brother, thank you.”

The youth fetched some vines and, while wrapping them around Li Yuan, deliberately left them loose and tied a knot that was easy to come undone. A faint, almost imperceptible cold smile flickered at the corner of his mouth, hi