Linhui Bi gnashed his teeth, refusing to budge. Bai Shengyi ultimately failed to learn the identity of the black mist from its mouth.
"Master, don't be angry with Big Brother. Big Brother must have his reasons."
Qing Meng Teng was adept at comforting people, pushing Linhui Bi aside. He reminded Bai Shengyi, "Master, you've been in seclusion for three days. If you don't wake up soon, you'll miss the grand gathering."
Alerted by Qing Meng Teng, Bai Shengyi realized how long she had been in her dantian.
Indeed, when cultivating, time flew by unnoticed.
Qin Si seemed to have been waiting by her side. Seeing her awaken, he put down what he was holding, his brows slightly lifting. "Awake? It seems the matter is resolved."
Her aura was robust, and her fire element spiritual energy surged out from Bai Shengyi's body, making the space in the room scorching hot.
"Mhm, I'm fine now."
So, without delay, the two tidied up briefly and headed out.
Passing by the outer sect, Bai Shengyi saw a young Taoist boy rushing towards the main peak, shouting, "It's bad! Hurry and call the Discipline Hall! Outer sect disciples are fighting, and someone might die!"
Bai Shengyi glanced at Qin Si, only to see the Vice President's expression indifferent, showing no inclination to manage the academy's affairs.
As if sensing her gaze, Qin Si looked at Bai Shengyi suspiciously. "What's wrong? Ah Yi, why are you looking at me like that?"
His facial features softened considerably.
Bai Shengyi shook her head and said, "I still need to go to the capital first. I don't know if I have enough time."
"You do."
Bai Shengyi didn't understand what he meant at first. It wasn't until she sat on a plush, broad back, enveloped by a sea of fur, that she felt herself melt.
So comfortable…
She really wanted to lie down on it.
So Qin Si actually had such a huge cat! Then why was he trying to snatch her Moonlit Cat!
Qin Si was unaware of Bai Shengyi's inner thoughts. At this moment, watching his girlfriend practically cling to the soft fur of the Xuanjing Tiger, not sparing him a single glance, he finally realized that Bai Shengyi's affection for fluffy things was no less than his own.
Qin Si felt a pang of regret.
Especially now, his mind was filled with Chui Ming's outrageous words.
"I'm so damn pissed, if I ever listen to you, my dog of a master, saying something is a small matter again, then I'm a dog! After so many years, making me a mount again, and it was to coax my crush! I'm not a tool tiger! Dog master, if you have the guts, just tear space and send the little girl there!"
Due to the contract, Chui Ming's words entered Qin Si's mind word for word.
Qin Si pursed his lips tightly. "Ah Yi hasn't formed her core yet! Besides, your speed is faster than the Liuxian ship!"
Did he not want to?
Look at his little girl, her eyes and heart were entirely on the Xuanjing Tiger, where was there any space for him?
"I… purr…" Chui Ming's furious words took a sharp turn, letting out a contented purr from his throat.
His large wings flapped powerfully. Bai Shengyi held a cat comb conjured by Qing Meng Teng, gently grooming the golden fur on the Xuanjing Tiger's back.
Since she had previously groomed Xiao Yu'er, she was now exceptionally proficient at it.
Qin Si watched as the tigress, who had just been calling herself "I" repeatedly, instantly transformed into a fawning big cat, her tiger eyes squinting into crescent moons with pleasure.
The cold wind whipped against his face, as if mocking Qin Si for making an extremely foolish decision.
Upon finally arriving at the capital, Qin Si exerted all his charm. When the Xuanjing Tiger remained in its cave dwelling in crowded places, Qin Si finally managed to regain Bai Shengyi's attention.
"Are you hungry? I'll have the waiter prepare some food. Oh, and when is your subordinate from the Bai family arriving?" Qin Si said as he pushed Bai Shengyi's favorite dishes on the table towards her.
That day, Bai Murong had stabbed Bai Shengyi several times. Although her wounds had healed with the elixirs from Mo Shuxin and Qian Ying, the sword strike to Bai Shengyi's left arm had injured her meridians, requiring careful nurturing.
Ordinarily, Bai Shengyi's movements didn't show any signs of injury, but if she moved too much, her left arm would tug at her chest, causing a dull ache.
Qin Si had learned of this from Qian Ying long ago, so he didn't even need Bai Shengyi to bother with picking up food. He directly used serving chopsticks to place Bai Shengyi's favorite dishes into her bowl.
After Bai Shengyi finished eating, he casually ate a little and stood by the side, observing Bai Yuyue's arrival.
Bai Yuyue was also startled to see the young prince, who hadn't appeared in the capital for a long time.
He secretly pondered the relationship between the two in front of him but felt fortunate that only he had come today. Otherwise, if others knew, it might reach the Duke's ears, causing further trouble.
"Well done." Bai Shengyi finished reviewing the ledger brought by Bai Yuyue and quietly looked at him. "You insisted on seeing me, Young Master, surely not just to show me this?"
That's right, Bai Shengyi's urgent rush back to the capital during this critical time was also due to Bai Yuyue repeatedly sending messages.
Otherwise, Bai Shengyi wouldn't have paid him any mind.
"You'd better give me a satisfactory reason." Bai Shengyi let out a cold scoff, as if thinking of something.
Not long ago, she had only just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, but in such a short time, her cultivation had far surpassed his.
Bai Yuyue, staring at her, felt immense pressure and hesitated, "The Duke wishes to see you."
Bai Shengyi stood up and left, it was a complete waste of her time.
Qin Si followed closely.
"Master, Duke says he has news of the Family Head!" Bai Yuyue hurriedly explained. Actually, he felt that the Duke also wanted to use this opportunity to mend relations with the Young Family Head.
Although the Young Family Head was very low-key, the royal family and the prominent families of the capital were all paying attention to the Heavenly Talents of this generation from the Shenqi Academy. Therefore, the news of the Young Family Head becoming a disciple of Venerable Qinglan of Qianxiao Peak had already spread.
Compared to the second young lady, who had ended up in the outer sect, and the eldest young master, who was an ordinary disciple in the inner sect, the Young Family Head was so outstanding. Naturally, the Duke did not want her to be in conflict with the family.
Indeed, Bai Shengyi stopped.
"Is it true?" Bai Shengyi's eyes widened in surprise. Her father had been missing for so long, and they were finally in contact?
"It should be true." Bai Yuyue had been confirming this matter recently, but from all angles, it seemed to be true.
"Should be?"
Bai Shengyi was displeased with Bai Yuyue's wording, but realizing that her control over the Bai family was indeed not comparable to Duke Rong, she let it go.
Bai Shengyi wanted to know what this news was, but she also knew that meeting Duke Rong would not be a matter of a few words. Moreover, the Dan Duels大会 was just two days away, and Maple City was thousands of miles away. She couldn't possibly have the Xuanjing Tiger travel day and night.
Sensing Bai Shengyi's dilemma, Qin Si said, "Actually, it's fine even if it delays us for one night."
He would just give Chui Ming more heavenly treasures as payment for his service then.
Upon hearing this, Bai Shengyi decided to meet Duke Rong.
She said to Bai Yuyue, "I'll wait for him for an hour. If he doesn't come, then so be it."
When Bai Yuyue heard this, he understood that if it weren't for the news of the Family Head, the Young Master would have no desire to see the Duke.
Duke Rong arrived very quickly.
He was supported by his butler, his face looking considerably older. However, this time, he did not suppress Bai Shengyi with his aura upon meeting her. But as soon as he spoke, his tone was familiar.
"You finally know to come back! I thought you truly had some backbone and wanted to sever all ties with the Bai family?" he taunted without concealment.