第98章 Here are a few options for a chapter title: 1. "Echoes of Betrayal" 2. "Scars of the Past" 3. "The Fury Awakens" 4. "Shadows of Deceit" 5. "

**Chapter 98: The Wrath of the Past**

The silence between Qin Wentian and Chu Ling'er seemed to have lasted an eternity. The air was heavy with tension, and the weight of their unspoken words hung like a palpable force between them.

Qin Wentian's eyes burned with a fierce intensity, his gaze piercing Chu Ling'er's like a dagger. "You know why I'm here," he said, his voice low and even. "You know what you've done."

Chu Ling'er's expression remained impassive, but a faint glimmer of anger flashed in her eyes. "I don't know what you're talking about," she lied, her voice sweet and innocent.

Qin Wentian's laughter was cold and mirthless. "Don't play dumb with me, Ling'er. I know about the scroll, about the secrets you've been hiding. And I know about your father's treachery."

Chu Ling'er's mask slipped, revealing a flash of rage and fear. "You'll never find the truth," she snarled, her voice dripping with venom. "My father is dead, and the secrets are buried with him."

Qin Wentian's eyes seemed to bore into her very soul. "I'll never stop until I find the truth," he said, his voice dripping with conviction. "And when I do, you'll pay for your betrayal."

The air was electric with tension as the two former allies glared at each other. It was clear that the confrontation would not end until one of them emerged victorious.

Suddenly, Chu Ling'er's expression changed. Her eyes flashed with a cold calculation, and she took a step back, her hand reaching for the hilt of her sword.

"You're making a mistake, Qin Wentian," she said, her voice dripping with menace. "You're choosing the wrong side."

Qin Wentian's eyes narrowed. "I'm not choosing the wrong side," he said, his voice deadly serious. "I'm choosing the truth. And I'll stop at nothing to get it."

With that, he launched himself at Chu Ling'er, his fist flying towards her face. The two enemies clashed, their battle raging like a stormy sea.

But just as it seemed that Qin Wentian had the upper hand, a sudden cry echoed through the air. "Qin Wentian, stop!"

Qin Wentian's gaze flicked towards the sound, and his eyes widened in surprise. Standing before him, her eyes blazing with a fierce determination, was...

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To be continued...