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Leaving the Bai Residence and heading south, the area was lush with vegetation, making it an ideal hiding spot. I stopped not far from Bai Li, where I saw him kneeling blankly in front of a grave, showing no expression at all, not even the sorrow one would expect. Wasn't White Soul their mother’s favorite during her lifetime?
Still, there was no movement; he remained kneeling there, and it seemed like he had been for a whole day.
"Mother, do you regret it?" Suddenly, Bai Li spoke, his tone somewhat mocking. After that, he shakily stood up and slowly walked away.
Not long after Bai Li left, I approached the grave but found nothing unusual. So, I knelt before it as well.
"Madam, I am Xi Meng. Please bless White Soul."
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew towards the east. Strange, why would there be wind?
Right, the way back to Bai Residence should be to the west, but just now Bai Li went east! That direction should lead to—the ancestral hall!
After hurriedly thanking the madam, I chased after him towards the east. I believed she must have heard my words; she wanted to protect White Soul.
Rushing forward, I finally spotted Bai Li's figure as I neared the ancestral hall. This place was forbidden; it was said to be inhabited by divine beasts and no one dared to come here. Yet Bai Li moved with an ease that suggested he was quite familiar with the area.
I wanted to see how he got in!
I watched closely as he appeared calm. Could there be a hidden door here?
What?!
Bai Li suddenly transformed into a wisp of black smoke and vanished!
Indeed, I mentioned that the evil energy within him felt somewhat familiar; it was indeed similar to the aura of the monster in the ancestral hall!
So, who exactly is this Bai Li?!
It seems that today will have to end here. With that thought, I returned to the Bai Residence.
Back in the courtyard, I recounted everything that had happened regarding Bai Li to everyone from the beginning. In the end, we all agreed that this Bai Li was definitely not simple.
"But he doesn't seem like a master at all," Niti frowned in confusion.
That's right. During my encounter with Bai Li, I also sensed that although he harbored evil energy, his Soul Energy was extremely weak. This was why I had been suspicious but couldn't be certain; Bai Li was not a strong individual, and someone with his level of power couldn't accomplish much.
"However, we can be sure that he must have some connection with that monster," Niti continued.
Everyone fell into silence, and for a moment, we had no leads.
After a while, Silver Moon slowly spoke up.
"On the day the monster appeared, Xi Meng, did you notice that it didn't seem to want to engage you at all?"
"Yes, I found it strange as well. With its strength, it shouldn't have been so easily restrained by me. I'm not sure what it was really after."
What Silver Moon said was also my concern: why did the monster appear? Why didn't it attack me? Why haven't any more people disappeared from Holy Spirit Village during this time?
"In any case, Xi Meng, you need to be careful. I'm afraid it's got its sights set on you," Silver Moon said with a deep gaze. For a moment, I found myself unable to respond.
Recalling the first time in Beast Forest when Silver Moon warned me to be cautious, it turned out so much time had passed. Yet, why have we ended up like this? I began to fear being around him.
"Silver Moon is right. During this time, it's best for all of us to stay together and avoid going out alone. I think unless we deal with this monster, it will be difficult to find the Life Stone," said Against Heaven.
The Wild Ghost nodded in agreement. Beside them, White Soul showed no reaction. Since Bai Zhan's rampage that day, White Soul had not left this room and had not made any significant movements.
The strangest one during this time was Flower Tears. She rarely spoke and stayed by White Soul's side every day, often staring blankly at White Soul, as if she felt she might never see her again.
Ugh, ugh, ugh, Xi Meng, why do you always think like this? Once we eliminate the monster and obtain the Life Stone, maybe there will be a way to save White Soul. It must be possible!
Thinking this way, my heart felt much more resolute.
"Your Highness, everyone, I'm here," came Zhen'er’s gentle voice from the doorway.
Flower Tears glanced at Zhen'er and then turned her gaze away. Zhen'er and White Soul really looked alike, especially those beautiful eyes.
"Miss Zhen'er," Silver Moon greeted symbolically.
"Miss Zhen'er is here again?" Against Heaven teased.
Zhen'er blushed slightly and smiled shyly, "This time I really have something important to ask everyone for help." After saying this, she kept staring at Silver Moon.
"What is it, Zhen'er? Just tell us; we will do our best to help," I said with a smile.
Zhen'er withdrew her gaze and looked at me. "Sister Xi Meng, to be honest with everyone, regarding the marriage proposal last time, I initially wanted to explain it to my father. However, since there was no clear outcome, I thought it would be best to let it go and not think about it anymore. But not long ago, Elder Li's youngest son, Li Zhuo, came to propose."
"That makes things quite complicated." We can't let Zhen'er tell the White Clan Leader that their selection of suitors was just to lure out their divine beast.
"So, so I want—" Zhen'er hesitated and blushed as she began to speak.
"What is it?" I looked at her in confusion.
"Um, I was thinking, could I ask Your Highness to pretend to be engaged to Zhen'er for now? Once this matter passes and the whole village knows that the creature in the shrine is not a divine beast, after rescuing Brother Four, Zhen'er can explain everything to her father." Zhen'er spoke quickly with her head down, seemingly afraid of Silver Moon's rejection, not daring to look up.
"But Miss Zhen'er, this might not be good for your reputation," Silver Moon said gently, as if subtly refusing.
Zhen'er felt a glimmer of hope and suddenly looked up at Silver Moon. "It won't be a problem. I have no feelings for Li Zhuo. Once this is over, I'm sure everyone will understand."
Seeing that Silver Moon did not respond, Zhen'er felt a bit sad and said softly, "Your Highness, you’re not worried that Zhen'er will cling to you later, are you?"
Silver Moon smiled elegantly, his voice gentle as he replied, "Not at all. Since Miss Zhen'er isn't afraid, I will certainly help with this. I will explain our engagement to White Clan Leader shortly."
I had not looked at Silver Moon and Zhen'er, but I felt that after saying this, Silver Moon glanced at me. However, I had nothing to say.
Hesitatingly looking at Silver Moon, I saw Zhen'er gazing at him in disbelief, on the verge of tears yet radiating happiness. For some reason, my heart felt like it was missing something.
"Once all of this is over, I will definitely apologize together with Miss Zhen'er to White Clan Leader," Silver Moon continued with a smile.
Although Zhen'er's expression changed momentarily, she quickly regained her smile and nodded.
It was too stuffy inside; I decided to go for a walk outside.
They were all happy; who would notice my departure...
Suddenly, I saw a figure—so familiar!
"Third Young Master?" I called out.
Bai Li felt a bit flustered, and since he was trying to maintain his composure, I didn't point it out.
"Oh, it's the Goddess."
"Hehe, what Goddess? It's just a bit of Divine Power. You can call me Xi Meng, Third Young Master."
"The Goddess is truly humble. I haven't properly thanked you for saving me last time," Bai Li said with a smile.
With his smile, he looked like a handsome young man, completely harmless; unfortunately, his eyes were not so clear.
"Third Young Master is being too polite. From the direction you're coming from, it seems you've left the residence?" I slowly probed.
Bai Li's body stiffened noticeably as he chuckled awkwardly and replied, "Yes, I've been feeling a bit bored staying in the residence lately, so I went out for a walk."
"Oh, I see. Then next time, could you take me along, Third Young Master? I'm quite bored staying in the residence all day."
"Of course, it would be my honor."
"Then I won't disturb you any further, Xi Meng wishes you to take care of your health," I said with a smile as I turned to leave.
No one noticed that the usually sickly Third Young Master of Bai Residence had a sinister and malicious glint in his eyes as he watched the departing figure, along with a hint of greed.
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