The Return of the God Level Assassin Chapter 1326: ENDS HERE

LUO YAN'S heart hammered against his ribs, his hands turning to ice. Though his father's voice was steady, Luo Yan detected the underlying hurt within it. He loathed himself for being the cause of his father's pain. It had never been his intention for things to unfold this way. He had wanted to confess his relationship with Shen Ji Yun to his father. However, the words felt trapped, difficult to voice. He harbored a fear of disapproval and the prospect of conflict with his father, leading him to choose the simpler path of secrecy. While he had intended to reveal the truth eventually, he never anticipated his father discovering it independently, and under such circumstances.

Taking a profound breath, Luo Yan finally met his father's searching gaze. "Dad..."

Before Luo Yan could utter another word, Shen Ji Yun abruptly rose. He approached his father and offered a deep, respectful bow.

"I offer my sincerest apologies, Uncle Wei Tian. This is entirely my doing," Shen Ji Yun stated, his voice carrying a weight of responsibility. "Please do not direct your anger towards Yan Yan. The confession was mine, and it was I who pursued him. I asked him to be mine." His initial tone sounded unsteady, but it gradually firmed as he continued. "I am sorry that we concealed this from you. Our intention was never to lie or mislead. I truly hope you can comprehend the reasons behind our decision. Voicing such a matter openly is undeniably challenging." He paused, then straightened and looked directly into Luo Yan's father's eyes. "However, I will never express regret for loving your son. Nor for the bond we share. Yan Yan is the most precious gift I have ever received. For that, I hold no apologies."

Luo Wei Tian clenched his jaw. Despite the irrefutable evidence before him, a small part of him had clung to the hope of a misunderstanding, that he was perhaps overthinking the situation. But Shen Ji Yun's unhesitating confession extinguished that flicker of hope completely. Frustration surged within him, a burning sensation in his chest. He felt an urge to seize Shen Ji Yun by his collar and cast him out. A profound sense of betrayal washed over him.

He recalled Shen Ji Yun's frequent visits, his quiet demeanor, his eagerness to help, and his constant proximity to Luo Yan. Luo Wei Tian had perceived him merely as a good friend, a dependable young man. Now, however, it felt like a meticulously crafted deception. He envisioned a serpent, feigning harmlessness, coiled at their feet, patiently awaiting the opportune moment. And in a moment of inattention, that serpent had struck, claiming his son.

His gaze shifted to Luo Yan, and he nearly uttered a curse under his breath. His son was gazing at Shen Ji Yun with an adoration that suggested the man had single-handedly illuminated the heavens for him.

"For how long?" he inquired, his voice low and strained, an intense effort made to suppress his rising anger. "How long has this... situation between the two of you been ongoing?"

A palpable silence descended upon the room. Then, Shen Ji Yun responded, his voice subdued.

"It will be a year tomorrow."

A year? Had he heard correctly? Luo Wei Tian felt his anger escalate. An entire year. This had been transpiring for a full year right under his watchful eyes. His mind flashed back to the date, to the significance of the following day. Then, a memory surfaced. Last year, coinciding with Luo Yan's birthday, they had embarked on a trip. Shen Ji Yun had accompanied them. It was likely then that it had begun. The mere thought ignited a fiery rage within him. His hands balled into tight fists. All that time, all those instances where he had placed his trust in Shen Ji Yun to be present with his son, and this was the clandestine reality that had been unfolding behind his back.

He considered Luo Yan's recent eighteenth birthday at the time, and how Shen Ji Yun had known him even prior to that milestone. Could it be that this had been meticulously planned from the outset? Luo Wei Tian reflected on the extensive hours Luo Yan spent immersed in that game, frequently in Shen Ji Yun's company. Shen Ji Yun had systematically integrated himself into every facet of his son's existence. Was this a deliberate strategy? Did he see Luo Yan, fall for him, and then orchestrate every possible means to ensure Luo Yan reciprocated his feelings? The notion caused his jaw to clench tightly.

Wait—could Shen Ji Yun also be the reason Luo Yan opted for T University, forsaking the prospect of remaining in S City or choosing a locale closer to home? This revelation struck him with the force of a physical blow. He contemplated the sheer volume of time the two must have spent in each other's company since the commencement of the semester. Countless weeks had passed with no one overseeing their interactions, no one to witness their activities. Luo Wei Tian's hands clenched into fists once more. His entire body tensed, a surge of anger coursing through him. He struggled to restrain himself from shouting.

"Was this planned?" Luo Wei Tian's voice dropped to a low, menacing tone. "Did you persuade him to come here so you could claim him entirely for yourself?"

His father's question startled Luo Yan, causing him to rise abruptly. "No, Dad. That is not how it happened. Brother Ji Yun is not that kind of person. He possesses not a single scheming bone in his body. He is not some master strategist who orchestrated all of this." He drew a breath, striving to steady his voice. "I chose T University because it was my desire. Because it represented the optimal path for me. It had nothing to do with anyone else. And what we share... it simply came to be. Neither of us had planned it. It just... blossomed."

However, Luo Wei Tian was entirely deaf to any explanations at this moment. Within the confines of his mind, Shen Ji Yun was already unequivocally guilty. He had orchestrated every step, feigning trustworthiness to infiltrate the family, only to then target his son. Shen Ji Yun had drawn Luo Yan into this entanglement without the slightest courtesy of admitting his involvement. If Luo Wei Tian hadn't witnessed the truth with his own eyes tonight, how much longer would this charade have continued? Perhaps another year, or even more? The mere contemplation sent his blood into a furious boil.

"Xiao Yan, your explanation isn't what I require at this precise moment," Luo Wei Tian declared, summoning all his will to maintain an even tone. His gaze then shifted, hardening as it settled upon Shen Ji Yun. "It is yours I need. And should you fail to provide one that meets my acceptance, this... relationship concludes tonight."