Bai Yi had imagined before.

Whether it would be dangerous for her to come to Kingdom Li.

Although it was rumored that her son was highly regarded by King Li and could possibly become a trusted minister in the future.

But after all, she was an outsider, and there were rumors of a strained relationship with the princess, which would inevitably lead to suspicion.

However...

Zhao Ji and his wife were enthusiastic, and although the king's attitude was not good based solely on appearances, Wuji and his group of close friends were treated so well, how could it not be genuine?

It seemed that her son and the princess had a good relationship, otherwise there would be no need for such a generous gift like this intentionally isolated breath formation.

Her worries seemed unnecessary.

But Bai Yi never expected...

That she had escaped one danger.

Only to fall into another.

Among those who came to greet her, three of them were her daughters-in-law.

The one who was best at taking care of children was not among them.

No!

That's not the point.

The point is, one of them is the Crown Princess.

My child!

"Wuji, I'm tired!"

Bai Yi rubbed her forehead. Although she had been sitting in the carriage for so many days, she had cultivation and was not tired at all.

But it had only been a short while since she got off the carriage.

She had only given out a few red envelopes, but she felt physically and mentally exhausted.

Ying Wuji quickly said, "I'll take you back to the mansion to rest!"

He was also tired.

From the beginning until now, he could feel the eager and affectionate gaze from Hua Chao, who wanted to acknowledge her as his mother.

And the resentful eyes of Tang Tang, who wanted to acknowledge her as his mother but couldn't.

He couldn't bear it!

He quickly looked at Zhao Ji and the queen, "Father, Mother! My mother has been tired from the journey. Please allow me to take her back to the mansion to rest. After she is fully refreshed, we will return to the palace for the banquet."

Zhao Ji smiled, "Granted!"

He turned to Cao Gonggong, "Da Ban'er! Take the prepared gifts and go back to the mansion with the Crown Princess and Queen Qian. Stay there for a while and guard the safety of the people in the mansion day and night."

"Yes!"

Cao Gonggong carried the box with one hand and made a gesture of invitation with the other, smiling, "Please!"

Then, Ying Wuji supported Bai Yi and got on the carriage to the mansion with Zhao Ning.

Although Hua Chao was envious, there were still many nobles and commoners waiting at the city gate. It was already satisfying enough to be welcomed with such a grand reception. How could she tarnish the royal family's face?

Coincidentally, Mi Xingli came over to invite her, so they got on the carriage together.

Wu Dan and Zhai Yun knew that they were going to the mansion, and the carriage was spacious, so they shamelessly squeezed in. However, they didn't behave rudely and just chased away the coachman and acted as the coachman themselves.

Zhao Ji and his wife watched several carriages leave.

Only then did the queen look at Li Caimei and smiled faintly, "Let's go, Caimei! Let's go back to the palace and prepare for the banquet together."

"Yes, Mother!"

Although Li Caimei also wanted to join in the fun, she didn't have much personal relationship with Ying Wuji, so it would be suspicious if she went without reason.

After all, there had been some rumors recently about Zhao Ning's daughter's identity.

It's better to be cautious.

Reluctantly, she glanced at the carriages and got on the carriage back to the palace.

Back in the carriage.

She opened the silk pouch and looked at the contents with a smile on her face.

There were many precious elixirs inside, even with Ying Wuji's wealth, it would not be easy to give them away. After all, most of the money earned from the soap factory had been invested, and he didn't have much spare money.

Presumably, only her and Zhao Ning's red envelopes were so generous.

She felt very happy.

But when she thought back to the scene just now, she felt that something was off.

Why did Wuji's mother seem so affectionate when she saw Hua Chao?

But Mi Xingli didn't!

Explaining it with eye contact seemed too far-fetched.

Did Wuji use the breath isolation formation because he was afraid that Hua Chao would find out that there were fewer things in the silk pouch, or was he afraid that she would find out that there were more things in Hua Chao's silk pouch?

For a moment.

Many thoughts and memories unconsciously surged in her mind.

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...

Wu Dan held a small whip in his hand.

Happily acting as a coachman.

Zhai Yun took a break and opened the silk pouch, taking out a bottle of Qi-boosting pill and a bottle of weapon tempering liquid.

The former could nourish the meridians and relieve long-term fatigue.

The latter was the companion liquid of a metal ore with abundant spiritual energy. It could temper the divine weapon and promote the integration of man and weapon. It was an important resource for advancing from the Embryo Transformation Realm to the Soldier Transformation Realm.

He couldn't help but feel delighted, "Ying laodi is really thoughtful..."

That's how it was in the Mohist Guild.

All property belonged to the guild and had to be under the unified arrangement of the leader.

If Ying Wuji gave gold bars, they would be confiscated as soon as they returned. Otherwise, Wu Dan wouldn't have resorted to such tricks before.

Cultivation resources were also considered property.

But this world needed cultivation after all, so even if it belonged to the guild, it was assumed that you could keep it for personal use.

It was very comfortable.

Zhai Yun snatched the whip from Wu Dan's hand and urged, "Hurry up and see what's in your red envelope!"

Wu Dan took out everything from the silk pouch.

It was a pill bottle.

But there was no writing on it.

Wu Dan had limited knowledge and couldn't tell what type of pill it was, so he pushed and shoved Zhai Yun, "Lao Zhai, help me identify it."

Zhai Yun sniffed it and his expression became strange, "..."

Wu Dan urged, "What is it?"

Zhai Yun grinned, "It's a medicine for nourishing Yin. It prevents unmarried men from accumulating excessive Yang energy. By harmonizing Yin and Yang, it can enhance cultivation, calm the mind, and prevent you from going down the path of crime."

Wu Dan blushed on the spot, "Damn it! Is Brother Wuji mocking me? Just because he has activities in the bridal chamber every day, what's there to be proud of?"

Zhai Yun quickly pinched him and warned in a low voice, "Hey! Don't talk nonsense.""Did you pinch me?"

Wu Dan was a little excited: "Even if you pinch me a few times, it's useless! Damn it..."

He stopped abruptly.

Because he suddenly realized that there was still someone sitting in the carriage.

He could only scratch his head, smile awkwardly, and give up.

Inside the carriage.

Hua Chao's face turned slightly red. Although their relationship was no longer a secret among their friends, talking about such intimate matters was still a bit improper.

Mi Xingli sat beside her, smiling mischievously as she snatched Hua Chao's red envelope.

"Little Flower, let me see the red envelope your mother-in-law gave you!"

Her hands were not clean, and when she snatched the red envelope, she also wiped some oil on Hua Chao's waist.

Hua Chao was used to her mischievous behavior and didn't blame her. She just smiled gently and waited for her to open the red envelope together.

After opening it.

Mi Xingli was stunned for a moment. "Ah! She directly gave you a Daoist energy cultivation method? Isn't this too much? And what kind of pill is this? Did Ying Wuji empty the palace treasury?"

Hua Chao pursed her lips.

She didn't attach much importance to these cultivation resources because she wasn't interested in cultivation.

But the fact that Ying Wuji could send such valuable gifts through his mother-in-law made her very happy because it showed that her in-laws valued her.

"It seems that the red envelopes are given according to the level of importance!"

Mi Xingli sighed and kicked the pillar in front of the carriage. "Hey, you two coachmen in front, the total value of your red envelopes is not even comparable to Miss Hua Chao's. Don't you have anything to say to Brother Wuji?"

Wu Dan was speechless. "Mi Xingli, are you crazy? Miss Hua Chao is Brother Wuji's wife, and I have no objection to giving her the family property! Who do you think you are, a monster, to dare to sow discord here? If you have the ability, open your red envelope and let's see what's inside."

"Well..."

Mi Xingli hesitated.

After all, Wu Dan's gift had already been mocked.

Knowing Ying Wuji's sarcastic nature, he would definitely not miss the opportunity to mock her.

What if there were pills for breast reduction or breast enlargement inside? Where would she, the noble daughter of the Da Chu Kingdom, put her face?

Seeing her hesitation, Wu Dan's mocking expression became even stronger. "What? Are you afraid of being inferior to us brothers? You dare to come out and mock people even though you're so weak?"

Mi Xingli sneered at this statement. "Even if I'm not as good as you, I am a permanent resident of the Marquis Mansion and both a teacher and friend of Ying Wuji. How could I be inferior to you?"

"Then open it!"

"I will!"

Mi Xingli couldn't bear this humiliation.

She immediately opened the red envelope.

And took out a...

Stone!

And it seemed somewhat familiar.

Zhai Yun burst into laughter. "Danzi! Isn't this the stone lion nose you broke when you couldn't find Brother Wuji and went crazy at the door?"

Wu Dan's mouth twisted with laughter. "It really is! Miss and Brother Wuji have such a close relationship. They are not just friends, but also sworn enemies, right?"

Mi Xingli: "???"

She was furious.

Shaking all over.

"Ah! Ying Wuji, I'll kill you..."

...

Inside the Marquis Mansion.

Zhao Ning eagerly helped Bai Yi down from the carriage, calling her "Mother" repeatedly.

Although it felt a little awkward to call a woman he had just met "Mother," Bai Yi was Ying Wuji's birth mother.

Whether in public or private, she was more than willing to be called that.

"Good daughter, good daughter!"

Bai Yi couldn't stop smiling. Although she had been a mother for decades, her child was sent as a hostage to another country by Ying Yue, the one who killed thousands with his knife.

For more than twenty years, no one called her "Mother."

Now that she saw her son and met three daughters-in-law at the same time, she suddenly had several more people calling her "Mother."

It felt really good!

But just as she sat down, several young people hurried over.

Hua Chao walked quickly to Bai Yi, ready to bow: "Mother!"

She had seen that laborer, Yuan Yang Princess, fawning over Bai Yi, acting like the rightful wife. But just a few days ago, this princess was causing trouble for no reason.

She must be trying to regain her position in Wuji's heart by pleasing her mother-in-law.

How could she succeed?

Bai Yi quickly helped her up, smiling so much that her mouth couldn't close: "No need for so much courtesy, get up quickly!"

"Yes! Thank you, Mother!"

Hua Chao took the opportunity to hold her hand and stood obediently on the side, looking at Zhao Ning with a hint of hostility.

Zhao Ning: "..."

Ying Wuji: "..."

Bai Yi: "..."

After days of traveling by boat and carriage.

It's still not peaceful!

As a widow queen for so many years, she had never dealt with such things before.

She immediately took a step back, holding her head: "My child, Mother is tired and needs to rest."

Ying Wuji understood and quickly said, "The room is already prepared. Let me take Mother to rest!"

"Hey hey hey!"

Bai Yi smiled and looked at her two daughters-in-law. "Both of you, wait for me to wake up before coming to find you."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Although they both wanted to get closer to Bai Yi, they didn't dare to disturb her rest.

Moreover, the mother and son hadn't seen each other for many years, and they must have a lot to talk about.

Although the daughters-in-law were not strangers, this was their first meeting, so it was only natural to prioritize the biological mother and son.

The two could only watch as Ying Wuji escorted Bai Yi away.

Then they looked at each other.

Zhao Ning glanced at Cao Gonggong. "Cao Gonggong! After Mother wakes up, immediately invite her to the palace."

Cao Gonggong nodded. "Yes!"

Zhao Ning smiled mockingly at Hua Chao and then turned and left.

Hua Chao felt a little resentful.

She knew that Zhao Ning wanted to create an opportunity to be alone with her mother-in-law and didn't want to play with her.

This was a banquet held by the Li King's family to welcome their in-laws, and it was indeed not very suitable for her to attend.

But what made her feel dissatisfied was not this.But Princess Yuanyang clearly doesn't love Wuji, and her personality is extremely arrogant. Why does she have to pretend to be so considerate?

Isn't this deceiving her mother-in-law?

Hua Chao thought for a moment, then found a place to sit opposite Bai Yi's room, ready to wait for Wuji to come out and ask him not to make a fuss after his mother left, so that she could serve her mother-in-law alone for a while.

It's not about fighting for favor.

It's just that the other daughters-in-law are fake.

Only she is real.

...

Close the door.

"Hoo..."

Bai Yi took a long breath.

Then she slapped Wuji's hand back and scolded, "You little brat, I've been busy with the boat and car for so many days, and I haven't talked to your three wives."

She was originally worried that there would be a gap between her and her son.

After all, he was sent here from infancy, and it would be difficult to understand her son.

But unexpectedly, they understood each other at the first meeting.

Her son is a dragon.

Dragons are naturally lustful.

"Three?"

Wuji was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mother, are you mistaken? The one who can breastfeed is not!"

Bai Yi quickly posted a soundproofing talisman in the room and glared at him, "Of course, I know that the one who can breastfeed is not! But..."

She pointed her finger at Wuji's temple.

And kept poking, poking hard.

Her voice was filled with a hint of urgency, "Are you crazy? How dare you mess around with the Crown Princess! You are a son-in-law, living under someone else's roof! Although that girl is pretty, by doing this, are you afraid of living a long life?"

Wuji was startled for a moment, his mouth twitched, "Mother! What nonsense are you talking about? Even if I have the courage, I can't..."

"Do you think I don't know?"

Bai Yi said resentfully, "With your trickery formation, do you think you can hide it from me? Three wives, three red envelopes, do you really think I don't know?"

Wuji was a little surprised, thinking that it's no wonder he is from the Celestial Clan. Although this formation that isolates energy is not particularly profound, it is definitely not crude, as it is derived from the natural environment. He didn't expect her to see through it at a glance.

He quickly explained, "Have you ever thought about the possibility that the red envelope given to the Crown Princess is actually for the Crown Prince?"

Bai Yi chuckled, "If it's for the Crown Prince, does it need three red envelopes of similar value? And that girl looked at me with strange eyes. You brat, you are so good at playing both sides! Although that girl is pretty, how can you do this? Are you afraid of being caught?"

Wuji: "..."

Not only can she see through the formation, she can also quickly estimate the price.

His mother is quite something.

Bai Yi said angrily, "Break it off quickly! It's good for both of you. You are the son of the Qian Kingdom, and the Li family where that girl is from is also in close contact with the Qian Kingdom. If it is discovered, both of you will die."

Wuji didn't know how to respond, so he could only sit and pound the table, "No! You know I am a person of strong character."

Bai Yi laughed in anger, "I believed you when you married the one who can breastfeed, but you didn't even spare the Crown Princess. How can you still call yourself a person of strong character? I can't believe you are so good to the Crown Prince. It turns out you have your eyes on the Crown Princess!"

Wuji: "..."

There's no way to explain.

He can't say that he is a traitor!

Bai Yi worriedly said, "Break it off quickly! It will be too late once the Li family girl gets pregnant!"

Wuji licked his lips and could only make up a story, "Why is it too late? They can't determine whose child it is. Zhao Ning and I have a close relationship. What's wrong with her helping me raise the child?"

"Rubbish!"

Bai Yi felt that her simple moral values were being challenged. How did she give birth to such a reckless son?

Mainly because he wasn't raised by her.

It's all Ying Yue's fault!

She sounded a little angry, "Do you really think she won't find out?"

Wuji shrugged, "How could she find out?"

Bai Yi took a deep breath, "Let me tell you a secret. Zhao Ning can't have children with the concubine!"

Wuji was stunned, "Huh? Why?"

Bai Yi looked serious, "Because Crown Prince Zhao Ning is a woman!"

Wuji was dumbfounded, "Huh?"

To be honest.

He didn't plan to tell Bai Yi about this immediately.

Although they are mother and son, they haven't seen each other since birth, and she has the entire Bai family behind her. No one dares to be sure if there is a conflict of interest with the Li royal family.

Although the Zhao family seems to be advancing smoothly now, there are still many hidden dangers.

This is a matter of life and death for his whole family.

Wuji is not stupid. Even if she is his own mother, he cannot reveal such a big secret without confirming the details of the Bai family.

He was confused for a moment, then smiled, "You have heard a lot of rumors, haven't you? The Li family just spread the rumors, and they reached your ears?"

"Li family's rumors?"

Bai Yi shook her head, "I have been under house arrest by Ying Yue for so long, where did I hear the rumors from the Li family?"

Wuji's heart skipped a beat, "Then you..."

Bai Yi looked extremely serious, "I can tell you the whole story, but you have to promise me that you will break up with the Crown Princess immediately after listening. Until I agree, you absolutely cannot reconcile!"

Wuji seemed to have guessed something and quickly nodded, "Okay! Mother, please tell me!"

Bai Yi took a deep breath, "You already know about the Celestial Clan, right? Our Bai family, after finding a way to have offspring with humans, moved back to the human realm a few decades ago.

Before we moved back to the human realm, some elders from the clan had already arrived.

They studied the spells of the Taoist Yin and Yang schools and were extremely skilled in divination, sending prophecies to the clan from afar."

Wuji asked, "What prophecies?"

Bai Yi replied, "The Heavenly Mandate is in Ying!"Bai Yi continued, "So we settled in the Kingdom of Qian, but since the Zhao family is also of the Ying surname, and the royal families of the two kingdoms have not been separated for too long, the Elder often appears in the Kingdom of Li.

But after frequently deducing the overall situation, he found that the fortunes of both Qian and Li seemed to have ruptures, which made him feel very uneasy.

So he made some compensations.

About twenty years ago, the current King of Li already had many daughters, and then gave birth to another child, but it was still a girl.

Because he didn't want the overall situation to be interrupted in his hands, the Elder passed on the technique of transforming the fetus that he deduced from ancient texts to Zhao Ning.

Since then, Zhao Ning has ascended to the position of the Crown Prince of Li in the form of a daughter.

This secret, besides the royal family of Li, only our Bai family's Elder and Patriarch know.

When the news came back, I had just taken over as the Patriarch.

I didn't expect you, you actually..."

She became more and more anxious, "Although this matter was promoted by our Bai family, the Elder did not reveal any relationship with the Tianren Clan. I originally wanted to keep this secret to myself. But I didn't expect... your actions are no different from stealing a country. You are truly seeking death!"

Ying Wuji, however, was not worried at all. Instead, he curiously asked, "The Crown Prince is a woman, so there is no way to have an heir. What about the next King of Li?"

Bai Yi sighed, "Who knows? Maybe they will secretly adopt someone from the royal family!"

Ying Wuji asked back, "Since she is a woman, why can't she give birth herself?"

Bai Yi: "..."

She felt that something was not right.

Ying Wuji grinned and immediately transformed his appearance in front of Bai Yi. First, he changed into the appearance of Zhao Ning, then into Ying Wuque, and finally into Mi Xingli.

He smacked his lips and said, "Mother! How do you like my transformation technique?"

Bai Yi's pupils contracted. Although the Tianren Clan bloodline of the Bai family had degenerated a lot, their essence, energy, and spirit still surpassed that of ordinary nobles. In addition, they were not affected by the power and influence of the land. With various magical secret techniques, many human spells and transformation techniques were ineffective against pure-blooded members of the Bai family.

But she couldn't see through Ying Wuji's transformation at all.

Only those who mastered the technique of transforming the fetus could see through it.

This...

The Elder's letter mentioned that only those who mastered the technique of transforming the fetus could see through it.

In other words, this kid had already seen through Zhao Ning's identity a long time ago.

But even if he saw through it, he still chose to do such a rebellious thing.

Bai Yi couldn't help but ask, "You..."

Ying Wuji spread his hands and said, "I've taken them all down!"

Bai Yi: "..."

The worries from earlier disappeared from her face.

They were slowly replaced by a brilliant smile.

"Taking them down is great!"

"Taking them down is great!"

Her good-for-nothing son actually...

No!

Her obedient son actually had such ability!

In other words, she had many daughters-in-law?

Bai Yi's smile became uncontrollable, and she grabbed Ying Wuji's wrist excitedly, "That's great! When can you gather all my daughters-in-law together to have a meal with me?"

"Uh..."

Ying Wuji had a headache, "Mother! The situation is a bit complicated. Let me give you a general overview first!"

Since Bai Yi knew even this biggest secret, many things could be discussed openly.

Ying Wuji roughly explained his experiences during this period of time.

Bai Yi listened and sighed repeatedly.

She didn't expect that in less than a year, her beloved son had experienced so much.

Fortunately.

The son followed the mother.

With his talent and charm, he managed to turn danger into safety.

However, she couldn't understand something, "Back then, I didn't see through your father... I didn't see Ying Yue's true nature. At that time, he was in a bitter battle, and we had to send you to the Kingdom of Li as a hostage in order to obtain their help. I was worried that your talent was too outstanding and would be feared by the royal and noble families of Li, so I used secret techniques to seal the Tianren Clan bloodline in your body, and it would be unsealed when you returned to the Kingdom of Qian. How did your cultivation progress so quickly, and your talent in learning spells..."

She held Ying Wuji's wrist and looked even more puzzled, "Strange! The seal hasn't been lifted!"

"Maybe it's because Ying Yue's bloodline mutated in me!"

Ying Wuji made up an explanation, he couldn't say that he had a cheat, right?

"Ying Yue... You mean Ying Wuque?"

Bai Yi nodded, "It can be considered that he unintentionally did a good thing."

"By the way, Mother!"

Ying Wuji decided to ask, "What is the position of our Bai family? Why is Lao Bi Deng so afraid of us?"

Bai Yi hesitated and struggled for a while before speaking, "This matter is a long story. In short, Emperor Zhuanxu used the Absolute Heaven Passage to seal the Tianren Clan in another world.

But that world is not as desolate and cold as imagined, but there are many absurd and mysterious things.

It was precisely because of this change that Emperor Zhuanxu disappeared without a trace after using the Absolute Heaven Passage.

And that world is not completely isolated from the present world, there are many cracks between the two.

The cracks on the human side have created Zhou Tianzi.

The cracks from outside the domain have leaked many imperceptible things, causing the Yao Clan to become stronger for thousands of years.

If it weren't for the Zhuanxu Seal set by Emperor Zhuanxu, I'm afraid the human race would have been wiped out. But the Zhuanxu Seal... has started to loosen in one place."

Ying Wuji's face changed, "So what is the position of the Bai family? Do they want to use Ying Zhao's body to replace Zhou Tianzi and welcome the Tianren Clan to jointly resist the Yao Clan?"

Bai Yi did not deny it and sighed, "Actually, there are also divisions within the Bai family, but now Ying Yue has captured them all. It's useless to have divisions! I just regret that we integrated too early. If we had integrated after the family grew stronger, the result would not have been like this."

Ying Wuji pondered for a while and suddenly asked, "What does the Elder say?"Bai Yi sighed, "Although the Great Elder is exceptionally talented, the overall situation is mysterious. Even the internal situation of the human race can only be partially understood. How can we know which path to take in the future?"

Ying Wuji nodded.

Indeed, it was difficult to figure out.

During their conversation earlier, Bai Yi mentioned that the bloodline of the Bai family had already degenerated to a terrifying extent, yet they were still stronger than the royal family of a powerful nation.

Therefore, the overall strength of the human race had not improved much since the era of the two emperors.

When the Bai family was first exiled, they thrived in the foreign lands. However, without the support of a large clan and unable to expand their own clan, their bloodline gradually degenerated while the demon race grew stronger.

Compared to many demon clans, the Bai family, who could only be considered somewhat powerful, had almost lost their former dominance and had no choice but to withdraw from the human race.

Their judgment was unlikely to be wrong.

When Zhuan Xu's seal loosened, the human race might truly face a great catastrophe.

But welcoming the Tianren Clan was even more absurd, because the Tianren Clan itself was a big pit.

They were extremely wicked before being imprisoned.

Could they really change for the better after being released?

The demon race.

The Tianren Clan.

It was truly a dilemma.

Ying Wuji grinned, "It's alright! Your son is the one who carries the overall situation, and your eldest daughter-in-law is the Second Saint of the Yang Zhu lineage. Even without relying on the Tianren Clan, we can still..."

Bai Yi interrupted, "The Second Saint is fake!"

"Huh?"

Ying Wuji was stunned for a moment, "Isn't the Yang Zhu lineage's fortune-telling quite accurate?"

Bai Yi asked in return, "Guess who announced this fortune-telling?"

Ying Wuji's CPU ran at high speed.

The Great Elder was proficient in the Daoist and Yin-Yang techniques, which were secrets of various schools. Without being an apprentice, one could not learn them at all.

So the Great Elder definitely had his own identity in the Daoist school.

So...

His mouth twitched, "So the Great Elder is that scoundrel from the Yang Zhu lineage? I don't have any overall situation on me, why did he propose the 'Second Saint' theory? Isn't he just trying to harm me?"

Bai Yi sighed, "The overall situation...how could it only be on one person? The Great Elder and the Master of the Supreme View once joined forces to deduce the overall situation of the world. When the world undergoes great changes, a genius will be born, and a person carrying the overall situation may appear in any country.

Among them, the Qian and Li families have the strongest momentum, followed by the Chu Kingdom. The Ji clan will also produce a genius.

They can only speculate on the general direction, but no one knows who the overall situation will favor.

Later, the Great Elder deduced it privately again and found that the Qian Kingdom was hiding great danger, and the Zhao family's fortune had a gap.

As for you...it seems like you have hidden great opportunities. If you are forced to move forward, you may release a considerable amount of energy.

But if you hide your abilities, you will become more and more clumsy.

So he fabricated the 'Second Saint' theory and pushed you to the forefront."

Ying Wuji: "..."

He originally thought that the Daoists were opportunistic.

But it turned out that they were real gamblers and manipulators.

The so-called overall situation was just a speculation, not a conclusion, yet they dared to go all-in.

It was too absurd.

Ying Wuji originally wanted to take it easy since he had the overall situation on his side.

But now...

What the hell?

This was hypnosis!

Bai Yi sighed lightly, "The Great Elder has taken two disciples in total, and they have all been arranged for you. It will be very beneficial for you in the future, but the results will still depend on you!"

Ying Wuji had a headache. This path was indeed too difficult to walk.

Wait a minute.

Two disciples?

He couldn't help but ask, "The Great Elder's two disciples, are they called Wu Shuangxu and Jiang Taiyuan?"

Bai Yi asked in return, "Who else could they be?"

Ying Wuji: "..."

Sure enough.

There was no love without reason.

And there was no hatred without reason.

All coincidences were planned in advance.

Whether it was the Supreme View, the Yang Zhu lineage, or the group of people led by Zhou Tianzi, including the Bai family and the fox clan that sent Bai Zhi over.

It seemed like they were all playing a crazy game of chess.

And each chess player was a participant in the game.

A slight carelessness would result in a complete loss.

The Bai family was a stinking chess basket, and it seemed like they had already lost.

At least in Ying Wuji's eyes, his own mother had already begun to waver.

Hesitation would lead to defeat.

Decisiveness...might not end up in vain.

Bai Yi took a deep breath, "Wuji, the clan's intention is..."

Ying Wuji gritted his teeth and interrupted, "I don't want to hear the clan's intention! Mother, I'll say something you might not like to hear. Now the Bai family's fortune is all tied to me. Therefore, you should listen to my decisions without reservation!

I don't think welcoming the Tianren Clan is a good choice.

Nor do I think we need to be cowards.

The overall situation of the human race cannot be fully deduced.

But I already have a path in mind, a path that may be filled with thorns but will shine brightly once we pass through.

In the Central Plains of the human race, even weak countries have no diplomacy, let alone the demon race and the Tianren Clan who have long stopped considering themselves human?

Fists are the only truth.

Didn't the Great Elder want to push me to the forefront?

Then I'll stand up and show him!

Let him see if the Great Li can unify everything.

Let him see if the human race's new order can survive alongside me."

For a moment.

Ying Wuji's heart was filled with complex emotions.

He felt like a fish that wanted to lie down and rot.

But various inexplicable positions overwhelmed him, as if the fisherman was about to cast his net.

It seemed like no matter what, he had to collide head-on with this fishing net.

Since that was the case.

Then let's collide.

Bai Yi looked at her son and suddenly felt that the Great Elder's choice seemed to be right.

And the entire Bai family seemed to no longer need indecisive old folks like her to make decisions.

She felt that her worries had diminished a lot out of thin air and smiled gently at her son, "Now, you are the pillar of the Bai family. Mother will listen to you!"

"Good!"Ying Wuji couldn't help but smile: "Mother! We will go to the palace for a meal later. You will be able to see your two daughters-in-law, but don't show too much. After the meal, you should return home first. I will talk to my father-in-law about these matters."

"Listen to you!"

Bai Yi smiled. Her son had handled the affairs of the Li Kingdom very well, so she didn't want to cause any trouble.

After living in the Qianwang Palace for so long, she suddenly had a capable son and several daughters-in-law. It was time for her to enjoy her life.

Ying Wuji smiled. "Then, mother, you should rest first. I will call for you when it's time to enter the palace."

"Mother is not tired!"

Bai Yi smiled and said, "Call Hua Chao to accompany me and chat."

When there were several daughters-in-law together, she felt a lot of pressure. But when there was only one by her side, she enjoyed it very much.

Ying Wuji nodded and went out to call Hua Chao.

Hua Chao was overjoyed when she heard that Bai Yi had personally called for her. She came to accompany her mother-in-law with a smile on her face.

Ying Wuji then went to the study.

He sorted out the complex network of relationships.

And at the end of it all.

Although he still had a headache from worrying, he had at least clarified the main conflicts and minor conflicts.

To gain control over the decision-making power of the human race, he had to unify the world first.

Zhou Tianzi was the spokesperson of the Tianren Clan. Whether it was sincere or not, there was a high probability that he would support the Tianren Clan.

As for the conflicts with the Ji Clan, they were irreconcilable.

So no matter what, the main theme in the future must be to confront the Ji Clan.

But the important question was...

What did his father-in-law think?

As the sky grew dark, Ying Wuji helped Bai Yi onto the carriage that would take them to the palace.

Although Hua Chao also wanted to go with them, she was already satisfied with accompanying Bai Yi for so long.

Although Bai Yi didn't say it explicitly, Hua Chao could tell from her words that she was her favorite daughter-in-law.

What more could she ask for?

She watched as her mother and brother left, then returned to the mansion.

The banquet prepared by the palace was very sumptuous.

However, there were not many people in attendance.

Apart from Ying Wuji and his family, there were only Zhao Ji and his wife, the Princess Yuanyang, and the Crown Princess.

The scale was not grand, but the atmosphere was harmonious, like a family feast.

Zhao Ji regarded Ying Wuji as his own son.

Bai Yi also treated Zhao Ning and Li Caimei as her own children.

During the banquet, there was only family affection, nothing else.

After the dinner, Ying Wuji requested a group of guards to escort Bai Yi back to the Fuma Mansion, while he stayed behind.

In the Chongli Palace, only Zhao Ji and his two daughters remained.

Zhao Ji frowned slightly. "Wuji, do you have something to say?"

He had felt something strange during the banquet.

It was understandable that Bai Yi treated Princess Yuanyang well, after all, she was his daughter-in-law.

But her care for Li Caimei went too far.

Ying Wuji cupped his hands and said, "I do have something to say, it's about the Tianren Clan!"

Then he proceeded to tell them almost everything that Bai Xiu had informed him about.

Father and daughter listened with astonishment.

They never expected that their family had such a deep connection with the Tianren Clan.

And that old Daoist...

For a moment, their emotions were extremely complicated.

They felt grateful to the old Daoist, but also had some hidden concerns.

This old Daoist was undoubtedly a very powerful strategist.

But he also had some selfish motives regarding the Bai Clan.

Their emotions were indeed complicated.

But Ying Wuji's frankness made them happy.

Zhao Ji looked at him with a smile that was not quite a smile. "You used to hide your talents, worried about being envied and targeted by the powerful. Why aren't you hiding anymore?"

Ying Wuji smiled. "Because true wise men are thinking about how to make the pie bigger so that everyone can have enough to eat. Only fools are content with snatching the pie from others. Although I may not be very perceptive, my father is a true wise man, so after a few months, I saw through everything. There is no need for me to hide anymore."

Zhao Ji couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

This kid really knew how to flatter.

But wait...

Isn't he talking about me at the beginning?

Zhao Ji was somewhat moved and asked, "So, Wuji, what do you think?"

Ying Wuji took a deep breath. "My thoughts may not be what you want to hear, Father."

Zhao Ji smiled. "But you can still say it!"

Ying Wuji pondered for a moment. "Before, when the Qianwang threatened me and didn't return all of the Bai Clan's members, I was very angry. But now, it seems like a good thing.

The Bai Clan is my mother's clan, and I naturally want them to continue. But there are serious internal conflicts within the Bai Clan, and they also have ties to the Tianren Clan. They are likely to become fence-sitters.

Their ideals are completely opposite to mine.

When the new land stabilizes, I am willing to provide them with a place to live or fully integrate them. If they can benefit from the rise of the Great Li and become a threat in the future, I believe that the human race is the most powerful.

Being a follower of the Tianren Clan is a path to death.

Today, I am sitting on the fence.

Tomorrow, someone else may sit on my head and defecate.

I don't want to be a servant to such people.

I don't have the talent for politics, and I know that it is not my destiny. But I always have some wild imagination and unrealistic visions of a better world.

Now, I already consider myself a member of the Li royal family.

Not because I am naive or emotional, and easily give up everything.

But because I believe that you, Father, and Ning'er are the people who can help me achieve my vision.

Now that the Great Li is undergoing reforms, I can see a bright future.

But if your goal is to replace the Zhou royal family and become the next emperor, in exchange for the protection of the Tianren Clan, then I'm afraid I can't accompany the Li royal family any longer."

His words were impassioned.

This was the first time Ying Wuji had expressed his thoughts so completely, and the first time he had figured out what he should do.But how Zhao Ji would choose, he really wasn't sure.

After all, the previous conflicts were merely the succession of old and new orders within the human race.

Now... there was a stronger external pressure.

He was truly uncertain.

These words...

Made Zhao Ning somewhat dazzled and bewildered. He always had the impression that Ying Wuji was a talented and slick individual.

But seeing him suddenly become serious today...

A different feeling arose in his heart.

Zhao Ji, however, suddenly smiled, "Are you trying to coerce your father into accepting your choice?"

Ying Wuji: "This..."

If you say he's angry, he refers to himself as "father".

If you say he's calm, he accuses you of "coercing" him.

Ying Wuji thought for a moment, "I only do what I believe is right."

From beginning to end.

He was quietly looking into Zhao Ji's eyes.

Zhao Ji frowned deeply and scolded, "Stupid!"

Ying Wuji's heart sank.

Damn!

Did he make the wrong bet today?

He cupped his hands and asked, "I don't understand, why am I stupid?"

Zhao Ji sneered, "I didn't say you were stupid. Who are you making that face for? I said your maternal clan is stupid!"

Ying Wuji was taken aback, "Please enlighten me, father!"

Zhao Ji couldn't help but laugh, "I used to think you were a boy with no ambition, always scheming and tricking. I didn't want to tell you about this, but after hearing what you just said, it seems you're not hopeless, so I might as well tell you!"

He leaned forward slightly, "Who said the demon race is definitely stronger than the human race?"

Ying Wuji was somewhat puzzled, "You mean..."

Zhao Ji smiled slightly, "Why do you think the rulers of all countries strive for sanctification, and the hundred schools of thought compete for national education? Our Zhao family is the true lineage of Zhuanxu, even your Qian royal family is just a poor relative who depends on us for survival. Don't you really know any insider information?"

Ying Wuji was so curious that he was itching to know, "Then tell me!"

Zhao Ji: "I won't tell you yet!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

Seeing his deflated look, Zhao Ji couldn't help but laugh.

He still didn't say.

But he first asked Ying Wuji a question, "The sudden appearance of your maternal clan was indeed beyond my expectation. But it's just as well, I suddenly had an idea to set up a scam. You're the best at bluffing and cheating, are you willing to help me?"

Ying Wuji asked, "Who are we deceiving?"

Zhao Ji smiled slightly, "Deceive Ying Yue, deceive the Ji clan, deceive anyone we can."

(End of the chapter)