0p0 Chapter 166 Betrayal and Assassination
Chapter 166 Betrayal and Assassination
Yu Chi Yan nodded, indicating that he understood.
Yu Chifeng turned and left the room.
They began investigating the identity of the female cultivator at the Golden Core stage.
Meanwhile, in his study, Yu Chi Hui contacted Bai Jingyuan, the head of the Bai family in Xiaoyao City, through a special communication jade slip. Bai Jingyuan was Bai Yujin's grandfather. His expression was solemn, and his tone was urgent.
Yu Chi Hui felt a little scared.
That is, if this woman knew that her father had been assassinated in Longyuan Town, and that four prominent families in Longyuan Town were involved, would they still be alive?
"Patriarch Bai, I have something to discuss with you, and it is of great importance," Yu Chi Hui said directly.
Bai Jingyuan's voice came from the jade slip, sounding somewhat surprised: "Yuchi Hui? Why are you contacting me in such a hurry? What's the matter?"
Yu Chi Hui took a deep breath and told Bai Jingyuan everything about Yu Chi Lin's encounter with Bai Yu Jin and his own speculations. He also mentioned that Bai Mu Huai might have returned to Xiaoyao City, which made Bai Jingyuan quite excited.
"I've been looking for him for so long, and now he's finally come home. It would be great if he came back. As long as he breaks off his relationship with that fox demon, everything will be fine. If the woman you mentioned is really my granddaughter Bai Yujin, then it is my eldest son who wants to bring her back to be recognized by the family." Bai Jingyuan seemed to see his once spirited eldest son, the genius son who made him extremely proud.
If he can return to his family, the Bai family will rise again.
“Patriarch Bai, I understand your feelings. Bai Muhuai’s return may bring a series of chain reactions. He will definitely seek revenge. If this girl is really Bai Muhuai’s biological daughter, then she must know the truth of what happened back then. I’m afraid she will seek revenge with her father and probably won’t let any of the families involved in the assassination off easily.”
There was a hint of helplessness in Yu Chi Hui's voice.
Following that, Yu Chi Hui continued, "Patriarch Bai, there is something else I must tell you. Many years ago, an assassination attempt against Bai Muhuai occurred in Longyuan Town. Our Yu Chi family and three other families were involved. If Bai Yujin knows about this, it may be detrimental to us. You also know the person behind this assassination attempt; he is also a member of the Bai family and one of your closest confidants. Perhaps Patriarch Bai should know about this, otherwise, why would that person contact us to assassinate Bai Muhuai?"
Yu Chi Hui's voice echoed in the study.
Each word felt like a thousand pounds, pressing heavily on Bai Jingyuan's heart.
How could Bai Jingyuan not know about this?
Back then, he strongly urged Bai Muhuai to marry the daughter of the Nine Heavens Sect Master.
His son simply refused, even at the cost of his life.
Even his wife, Ye Hongyi, once mentioned that their eldest son should marry Ye Qiuyun.
His good son still refused no matter what.
I'd rather marry someone I love.
But ironically, his good son ended up with a fox demon from the demon race.
She even married without permission and had a child.
Bai Jingyuan and his wife were furious.
The person was eventually found, but his soul was scattered and his spirit was destroyed. How easy would it be to reassemble his remnant soul? Now, how could Bai Jingyuan not be happy to hear the new news about his son? What if it really is him?
Bai Jingyuan held a glimmer of hope in his heart.
He had heard that the fox clan possessed a treasure that could condense remnant souls and allow them to be reborn.
However, that treasure is located in the sacred land of the fox clan, and it is difficult for non-fox clan members to approach it.
If Mu Huai is really alive, there might still be a glimmer of hope.
Unfortunately, the fox clan's most precious treasure was lost four hundred years ago. The fox queen's daughter was on the verge of death, and in the end, she had no choice but to use the treasure to save her.
This precious treasure is no longer available.
Bai Muhuai will never come back.
Only Bai Yujin returned, and she came back only to retrieve her father's belongings and to take revenge. Even if her cultivation level was not high enough, it was not unreasonable for her to ask her uncle for help.
Bai Jingyuan remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.
"Thank you for reminding me. I'll handle it myself from now on."
Bai Jingyuan rubbed his temples, finished speaking, and then ended the call.
Just then, the door to the study was pushed open.
Bai Jingyuan didn't even look at who it was before sitting down in the chair.
Bai Nianxue pushed open the door and saw her grandfather looking melancholy.
It's as if he's thinking about something. Could it be that he misses his uncle?
That's true. My uncle disappeared for so many years, my grandfather must miss him.
Last night, she saw her grandmother stroking her uncle's portrait and crying for a long time.
Sigh, she also hopes her uncle will come back; it would be so nice if he did.
Bai Nianxue looked at her grandfather cautiously and asked, "Grandpa, are you thinking about Uncle?"
As she spoke, Bai Nianxue had already arrived at the desk.
She knew nothing about what had happened to her uncle in the past.
All I know is that my uncle has been missing for far too long.
Now, Bai Nianxue is seventeen years old. She has thought about asking her elders, but they just won't say it. It's as if there's some unspeakable secret that no one who knows the truth is willing to reveal.
Even if they don't say it, it doesn't mean that outsiders don't know.
Everyone in Xiaoyao City witnessed that incident clearly back then.
It's not uncommon for the eldest son of the Bai family to be with a fox from the fox clan.
What kind of world is this? There's no such thing as forbidding intermarriage with the fox clan anymore. Those kinds of rules have long since disappeared. Only the Bai family still holds such ideas. If it were someone else, they would already be lucky to find someone they like to marry.
Eight hundred years ago, messengers came from the Heavenly Realm and the Divine Realm, carrying the decrees of the Heavenly Emperor and the Divine Emperor to abolish all the rules. As long as the Six Realms are at peace and there is no more prejudice or strife between races, people in the Six Realms can marry freely and will no longer be subject to the previous rules.
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Bai Jingyuan heard the familiar voice, looked up at Bai Nianxue, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He sighed, and was about to speak when he heard a sound coming from the doorway. He then looked at the doorway.
At this moment, the study door was open.
Ye Hongyi walked straight in.
Perfect timing, I need to speak with my husband about something important.
Ye Hongyi glanced at her little granddaughter beside her.
She slowed her pace and walked to Bai Nianxue's side, speaking softly to her, "Xue'er, you should go back first. Grandma has something important to tell your grandfather. Be good, go back now. Someone will take you to Shenglin tomorrow. Go on."
Bai Nianxue's face paled upon hearing her grandmother's words, and her body trembled involuntarily. How could it be so sudden? Why choose to send her to Shenglin at this time? She... didn't want to go, but she dared not refuse.
Bai Nianxue stared at her grandmother with a pale face.
With trembling lips and a pleading voice, she said, "Grandma, I don't want to go to Shenglin. Can I stay at home? Please, Grandma, I just want to stay at home."
Looking at Bai Nianxue's pleading eyes, Ye Hongyi couldn't help but waver a little. But the matter was of great importance, and she couldn't be soft-hearted. She gently stroked Bai Nianxue's hair and said, "Xue'er, this is for your own good. You're going to Shenglin, where there are better cultivation resources, which will greatly benefit your future cultivation. This is what your grandma and grandpa have discussed. You must go."