"Ahem." Long Yu cleared his throat and glanced at Long Jinhan. However, he remained seated quietly, showing no intention of standing up.
"Ahem!" Long Yu stared intently at him, his brows furrowed deeply. "You two are not yet married!"
Upon hearing this, Long Jinhan finally stirred and looked at him, nodding faintly. "Yes, what about it?"
What about it! Long Yu sighed, glared at Long Jinhan, and then followed Bai Ran's direction.
There were so many esteemed alchemists and renowned physicians on the Nine Heavens, yet Baili Xiao specifically sought out Bai Ya Tou.
Something is not right, very not right...
After Long Yu walked away, Jing Feng's heart, which had been held in his throat, slowly settled, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"As expected of the former Demon Lord..." Jiang Ye patted his chest, still feeling apprehensive. "His gaze alone was enough to subdue me."
Jing Feng nodded in agreement and quietly glanced towards the Sovereign's position, only to find that the Sovereign had vanished at some unknown time.
"But fortunately, the former Demon Lord approves of Miss Bai marrying the Demon Lord," Jing Feng said with a light laugh.
Zhu Que, while pecking at his food, mumbled indistinctly, "More than just approves; judging by the situation, the former Demon Lord treats our Master like his own daughter."
Zhong Zi looked at Dong Ling and chuckled. The former Demon Lord's strength was among the best in all the Nine Heavens.
Now that he had broken free from his restraints and doted on the King so dearly, it was truly a matter of great fortune.
...
"Miss Bai!" Wu Si, upon seeing Bai Ran, rushed forward joyfully.
Bai Ran nodded slightly and looked at Baili Xiao in the distance. "Let's enter the hall first."
Wu Si followed Bai Ran into the hall. Baili Xiao watched her retreating back, his azure eyes filled with a complex emotion.
After a long moment, he finally stepped into the palace.
After they were seated, Bai Ran brewed a pot of tea. "Is there a problem with your health?"
Wu Si subtly glanced at Baili Xiao. Baili Xiao took a sip of tea, his expression unreadable.
He lightly placed his teacup down and then lowered his eyes. "Yes, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you again."
Bai Ran motioned for him to extend his hand and took his pulse. But the moment her fingertips touched, Baili Xiao's wrist felt scorching hot.
It's happening again... Baili Xiao frowned, turning his face away. This strange palpitation...
"How did you find me?"
Hearing this, Baili Xiao finally withdrew his wandering thoughts. "It was the Star Compass."
Wu Si took out both the mother and son disks and placed them before Bai Ran. "The Star Compass guided us to Miss Bai's location."
Bai Ran nodded and withdrew her hand from his pulse. "There is no major issue with your health."
Baili Xiao's lips parted slightly, his expression somewhat dejected, as if he had something on his mind.
She sat down opposite them, her thin lips parting. "If there's something, just say it. Baili Xiao's body is fine. Did something happen to you two?"
Wu Si gazed at the Divine Lord, his eyes filled with worry.
Baili Xiao pursed his lips, hesitated for a long time, and then slowly spoke. "Miss..."
"Do you know about the destined person?"
Bai Ran froze, meeting Baili Xiao's azure eyes. In them, there seemed to be a silent, raging storm.
Recalling Baili Xiao's abilities, Bai Ran immediately averted her gaze. "No..."
"Did we... know each other long ago?" Baili Xiao's tone was not questioning, but rather eight parts affirming.
The entire room fell silent instantly, filled with an indescribable atmosphere of tension.
But at this moment, Long Yu pushed open the door and boldly sat down beside Bai Ran.
Wu Si startled and immediately became guarded, circulating his spiritual energy. "Form- Former Demon Lord!"
Baili Xiao was also very surprised by this arrival. "Lord Long Yu...?"
Even Bai Ran looked at Long Yu, blinking in confusion. Why was he here?
Baili Xiao knitted his brows, rose, and offered a slight bow. Seeing Long Yu make no move, he sat back down.
"Just now, did I hear something about a destined person? Did I mishear?" Long Yu sat upright, his dark eyes narrowed.
A terrifying aura spread through the room, and pressure instantly surged through Baili Xiao and Wu Si's limbs.
Baili Xiao gritted his teeth, his brow furrowed, but he still forced himself to speak. "You... did not mishear..."
"This young lady and I are each other's destined individuals..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Long Yu's face darkened. He knew this kid showing up meant no good!
And "destined person"? This was clearly an attempt to snatch Bai Ya Tou!
The oppressive aura intensified, making it difficult for Baili Xiao and Wu Si to breathe. Wu Si, with his weaker cultivation, even had blood trickling from the corners of his mouth.
Bai Ran was shocked and hurriedly called out to stop him. "Uncle Long! Please stop first. I'll tell you the truth later!" kuAiδugg
In fact, even Bai Ran was surprised. She had clearly erased Baili Xiao's memories; where did he learn about the destined person?
"Hmph!" Long Yu snorted coldly, his dark eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at Baili Xiao. "With me here, this brat is so arrogant! If I weren't, wouldn't he be rebelling!"
The terrifying pressure assaulted them. Wu Si gritted his teeth, unable to speak. His knees buckled, and he fell to his knees.
Baili Xiao, on the other hand, was not faring much better. Beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and the hand hanging by his robe was clenched tightly.
As the tension reached its peak, Long Jinhan slowly entered, raising his hand and dispelling the terrifying oppressive aura in the room.
Like a fish regaining water, Wu Si immediately collapsed on the ground, gasping for air.
"You!" Long Yu looked at the newcomer, his face full of disappointment.
Long Yu was now injured and couldn't use much spiritual energy, so Long Jinhan could easily neutralize his moves.
Long Jinhan narrowed his dark eyes and sighed softly. "Father, she has this matter under control."
The single word "Father" completely disarmed Long Yu. He scratched his cheek and then looked at Bai Ran.
Bai Ran sent a grateful look to Long Jinhan and seized the opportunity to say to Long Yu, "Yes, Uncle Long, I have this matter under control."
"Moreover, Baili Xiao has already left the Divine Realm and is no longer an enemy of the Demon Realm."
That kid has left the Divine Realm? Long Yu's eyes widened slightly, and he looked at Bai Ran. "Are you telling the truth?"
Bai Ran nodded, smiling lightly as she helped Long Yu up and walked towards the door. "Yes, I'll tell you the details later..."
Inside the room, Long Jinhan looked at the pale-faced Baili Xiao and slowly spoke.
"The little girl has already agreed to my proposal. Don't overstep your bounds."
Although Baili Xiao's memories had been erased, today he learned about the destined person, and in the future, he might discover other things.
Agreed to the Demon Lord's proposal... Baili Xiao's face turned even paler, and his body swayed precariously.