123: Chapter 123: Girls should be more proactive

In the Soul link.

Xiao Ran listened to Li Changsheng's words and remained silent for a moment.

"You mean... the White Emperor is a hero in the eyes of the common people?"

Li Changsheng nodded.

"You could say that."

"Three hundred years ago, he saved many people, so his prestige in White Emperor City is extremely high."

Xiao Ran sneered.

"I think he has other motives."

"A Void Refinement Stage expert, not hesitating to burn his Origin to reinforce a Seal—what for?"

"Truly selfless?"

Li Changsheng subconsciously shook his head.

He had already been in the cultivation world for two years; he was no longer that novice.

In Li Changsheng's view, everything in the cultivation world was driven by purpose.

Even the Daoist Sects, which always claimed to be righteous, were like this.

Not to mention other Cultivators.

"Moreover, he built a city here after reinforcing the Seal. If you say he has no interest in what's underneath, I don't believe it,"

Xiao Ran continued.

Li Changsheng followed up.

"So your current situation is quite dangerous; you must report to the Sect as soon as possible."

Mo Yuan was at the Void Refinement Stage, not someone they, mere Nascent Souls, could contend with.

"Reporting isn't necessary."

"That old fox Mo Yuan... he probably saw through it long ago."

Li Changsheng was stunned.

"What do you mean?"

Xiao Ran continued.

"I was guessing the details of their cooperation before, and now I suspect the reason Mo Yuan agreed to it..."

"On one hand, he's eyeing the profits of White Emperor City; on the other, he wants to use me as bait to fish out the White Emperor's true purpose."

Li Changsheng fell silent for a few seconds upon hearing this.

Although it sounded harsh, it indeed fit the style of the Demon Sect.

As the Head of the Deacon Hall, he manages the internal affairs of the entire Eternal Night Demon Sect—how could he be an ordinary man?

"Then what are you going to do?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Ask for help."

Xiao Ran said decisively.

"Since Mo Yuan likely saw through it long ago, he must have made arrangements near White Emperor City."

As Xiao Ran spoke, he took out a Communication Jade Talisman from his robe.

He immediately crushed the jade talisman.

A moment later, Mo Yuan's voice sounded in his ear.

"Xiao Ran, what happened?"

Xiao Ran took a deep breath and recounted today's events.

Including the mysterious old man, the Bloodline Soul-Snatching Great Method, and the White Emperor's abnormality, he explained it all concisely.

After listening, Mo Yuan was silent for three breaths.

Then he laughed.

"Xiao Ran, you were quite quick to notice!"

Xiao Ran was stunned.

"Hall Master, you..."

"Did you think I was really so stupid that I couldn't see the White Emperor's schemes?"

Mo Yuan said leisurely.

"He's at Void Refinement Peak and suddenly wants to cooperate with the Eternal Night Demon Sect, even willing to give up thirty percent of the profits."

"How could such a windfall from the sky not have a hidden catch?"

Xiao Ran's heart settled.

As expected.

"Then, Hall Master, your meaning is..."

"Don't worry, I have long made arrangements."

Mo Yuan said calmly.

Xiao Ran felt greatly relieved.

"Thank you, Hall Master."

"Don't be so quick to thank me."

Mo Yuan said.

"Although I saw through his scheme, I don't know the specific plan."

"All of this must be tested by you."

Xiao Ran smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

As expected, he was the bait.

"This Disciple understands."

"Alright, be careful. At critical moments, saving your life is the priority."

Mo Yuan cut off the communication.

Xiao Ran put away the jade talisman and let out a long breath.

In the Soul link, Li Changsheng asked.

"How is it?"

"Mo Yuan was prepared long ago."

Xiao Ran said.

Li Changsheng also breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good then."

"By the way, about Bai Linger... what do you plan to do?"

Xiao Ran was silent.

Bai Linger...

This girl is a bit complicated!

"I'll keep my 'little brother' in check for now. I originally planned to 'open the package' tonight."

Xiao Ran said regretfully.

"You animal!"

Li Changsheng wailed.

The two chatted for a few more sentences and then cut the link.

...

Meanwhile, in the next room.

Bai Linger lay on the bed, tossing and turning.

She couldn't sleep.

Her mind repeatedly replayed the events that had happened recently.

It was too surreal.

A few days ago, she was still the Young Miss of White Emperor City, but suddenly there was a Martial Arts Marriage Recruitment, and then she was given to someone else...

Everything happened too fast.

Although she had accepted it, she needed time to process it.

Suddenly.

A Voice Transmission sounded in her mind.

"Linger."

Bai Linger's body trembled.

It was her father's voice.

"Father?"

She sat up and whispered.

"It is my fault for disturbing you so late."

The White Emperor's voice was gentle and weary.

"It's just that I have something to ask."

"Please speak, Father."

The White Emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said.

"Have you... and Xiao Ran... consummated your relationship?"

Bai Linger's face instantly turned red.

"Father, you... why are you asking this?"

The White Emperor sighed.

"Linger, I don't have much time left. I only want to see you have a good home before I go."

"I see that Xiao Ran is a good lad. If you can be with him, I can rest easy."

Bai Linger bit her lip.

"Father, we've only known each other for two days..."

"So what if it's been two days?"

The White Emperor said.

"Some people know each other for a lifetime and never end up together; some people are for a lifetime after just one glance."

Bai Linger was silent.

The White Emperor continued.

"Linger, I know I've wronged you."

"But you must understand, I'm doing all this for your own good."

"Xiao Ran is the Demon Son of the Eternal Night Demon Sect, with a limitless future."

"If you follow him, no one in this Northern Territory will dare to bully you in the future."

"I am old and can only protect you for a few more years. You must learn to plan for yourself."

Bai Linger's eyes turned slightly red.

"Father, please don't say anymore..."

The White Emperor sighed.

"Fine, I won't say it."

"It's just... Linger, some things require you to take the initiative."

"If he doesn't take the initiative, you should be more proactive. There's nothing shameful about it."

Bai Linger bit her lip and didn't speak.

"Alright, go on."

The White Emperor's voice gradually faded.

The transmission disappeared.

Bai Linger sat in the darkness, not moving for a long time.

She knew her father was doing it for her own good.

But...

Why was there always a trace of inexplicable unease in her heart?

...

After an unknown amount of time.

Bai Linger got up and walked to the window.

Outside the window, the night breeze blew gently.

The light in the next room was still on.

Xiao Ran wasn't asleep either.

She hesitated for a long time.

Finally, she took a deep breath and pushed open the door.

She walked to the door next door.

Raised her hand.

And knocked gently.

"Young Master Xiao, it's me."

Silence from inside the room for a moment.

Then, the door opened.

Xiao Ran stood at the door, looking at her.

"Young Miss Bai? It's so late, is something wrong?"

Bai Linger looked up at him.

Under the moonlight, her gaze was firm.

"Young Master Xiao, I..."

She opened her mouth, but didn't know how to say it.

Xiao Ran looked at her, understanding in his heart.

The White Emperor must be urging his daughter.

"Come in."

He stepped aside to let her in.

Bai Linger hesitated for a moment, then stepped inside.

The door closed.