After a storm has passed.

The surface of the Bai family appears calm, but in reality, earth-shattering changes have taken place inside.

In the past, the family head and the elders were actually on the same level, and the affairs of the clan were generally based on the family head.

However, each elder had their own responsibilities, and each person had something that the family head could not interfere with, in order to support the family.

This was to prevent the family head from making a wrong decision and leading the entire Bai family into a dead end.

This time, Ying Wuji first removed the power of two elders and let them act as proxies for the elders.

Although their positions did not change, their relationship with the family head had changed from being on the same level to being superior and subordinate.

After making this decision, someone named Bai Hui questioned the rationality of this model.

Ying Wuji shut him down with just one sentence: "The Bai family has already died once in Kingdom Qian. Now, the Bai family listens to me!"

After the meeting, Bai Nong and Bai Ling took the soul of Bai Ni, who had already been replaced by a mirror image, to capture someone.

And Bai Ni's original soul had been subjected to a brutal soul search by Ying Wuji.

One by one.

Every single one.

Everything in his memory had been turned upside down by Ying Wuji.

It was true that the Bai family had arranged people within the royal family of Kingdom Zhou, namely Bai Ni's father and uncle. These two individuals were still listed in the family tree, ensuring their loyalty to the Bai family. Through Bai Ni's contact, he also secured a hidden high position within the Bai family.

Ying Wuji was not particularly clear about more information.

Because Bai Ni only served as a messenger in the family.

Before this, he had always behaved relatively normally, but this time, he suddenly seemed to have lost his mind.

How did these two accept the defection?

Or did they really think that as long as Zhao Ning did not have children, the throne of Kingdom Li would eventually fall to their child with Tang Tang?

Don't even mention it.

Really, don't mention it.

The Bai family had such fools because the family education of the Bai family still had many shadows from the ancient tribal period.

The human tribal communities at that time were particularly fond of the hereditary system.

Damn it!

Ying Wuji felt like cursing.

Bai Yi looked worried: "Wuji, what are your plans now? The entire Bai family is completely in your hands now."

Ying Wuji's smile was somewhat bitter.

Yes!

It's all on him now.

If it weren't for today, if something happened to the Bai family, the responsibility could still be placed on the "stubbornness" of the two elders.

But now, the power had been taken over, and so had the responsibility.

If there were problems between the Bai family and Kingdom Li, every life lost would be counted on his head.

Ying Wuji rubbed his chest and let out a sigh: "I don't have any plans. No matter what, I won't let anything happen to the Bai family. Mother, you should leave first. I want to be alone for a while."

"Okay, okay!"

Bai Yi looked worried, but seeing the frustration on his face, she nodded in the end.

After she left, the empty hall was left with only Ying Wuji and Bai Zhi.

Ying Wuji rubbed his temples.

He was so annoyed that he wanted to pull out his hair.

Now, for the first time, he felt what it was like to be unable to control his own fate in the world.

...

Even in the most difficult situation before, he only had to consider himself and a few wives and one mother.

If there were problems, he could just run away.

But now, he bore the burden of the entire Bai family. The entire Bai family was now within the territory of Kingdom Li. Although each of them was a master, trying to break through and escape without leaving anyone behind was like a madman's dream.

And the current situation.

The possibility of Kingdom Li besieging the Bai family was not small, at the very least, it was definitely part of the plan.

The father-in-law and son-in-law trusted each other.

Zhao Ji also could not not consider the future of the Zhao family.

Just like how he now had to consider the Bai family.

The two most cunning old foxes.

They had manipulated the two most foolish pawns.

Ying Wuji wanted to curse, but he felt that cursing was useless.

The most urgent matter was to find a way to help the Bai family escape unscathed.

Teleportation array?

It seemed that there was no teleportation array in the world that was so powerful.

If there was, it would have long been famous in the history of war.

Ying Wuji knew of the two most powerful teleportation arrays, one was arranged by the Jiang family in the Capital of the Great Ming, and the other was arranged by Ji Tong during the last attack on the Capital of the Great Ming.

The former was a one-way teleportation, and the efficiency of the teleportation was very limited, not suitable for escape.

The latter had a relatively low teleportation efficiency, but it was very far away, only suitable for a surprise attack on the city, and also not suitable for escape.

Breakthrough?

Although the construction of the New Earth City was not yet complete, the main structure of each city had already been built, and they were all impenetrable.

Even if the entire Bai family flew on their swords, they would definitely be shot down.

Moreover, even if they could escape, where could they escape to?

No matter where they went, they would be outsiders.

Which country could be stronger than Kingdom Li?

Seeking refuge with Mi Xiaoniu was an option, but how high could the strategic position be? Mi Xiaoniu urgently needed his help, but the nobles of Kingdom Chu would not be any less vigilant.

There was only one Bai family, and it was difficult to stand alone.

Unless he took a large group of disciples with him.But now, it seems that the disciples can't be taken over.

Capital of the Great Ming!?

Now it seems that the Capital of the Great Ming is indeed a good choice.

As long as the Bai family takes advantage of a dusk and escapes into the Capital of the Great Ming, even if the Kingdom Li reacts quickly, it is impossible to send too many troops in.

In this way, breaking through and escaping is not difficult.

But the mechanism of the Capital of the Great Ming is that no matter where you are transmitted from, as long as you are transmitted back, you will definitely return to the original place.

In other words, escaping from the Capital of the Great Ming is equivalent to not escaping, unless you accept the setting of completely disappearing from the present world.

And the Capital of the Great Ming is not a good place to stay. There are influences on the mind everywhere. Except for those who willingly fall into depravity, anyone staying inside will suffer.

The only two places where one can stay are Anyi and the Palace of King Qi.

The former is no different from Kingdom Li.

The latter...

It seems that it is possible to try to take down Jiang Taiyuan's old nest, but in that case, Kingdom Li's plan on the Jiang family will be completely ruined.

But what am I, someone who is about to be chased and killed by Kingdom Li, thinking about this for?

But wait!

Am I so sure that the Bai family will definitely be chased and killed by Kingdom Li?

Is there really no room for maneuver in this?

....

"Damn! So annoying!"

Ying Wuji spat on the ground.

"Young Master!"

A pair of gentle hands lightly massaged his temples.

Ying Wuji turned to look at Bai Zhi, and found her looking at him with a distressed expression on her face.

Her pink lips opened and closed, as if she wanted to ask something, but couldn't bring herself to.

This little girl.

She's worried about me.

He smiled and said, "Just ask whatever you want to ask!"

Bai Zhi pursed her lips and hesitantly said, "Young Master! What's happening? I didn't understand."

Ying Wuji: "......"

Alright.

I overthought it.

He stood up, rubbed Bai Zhi's head, and said, "It's nothing, let's go home and eat. What do you want to eat?"

Without hesitation, Bai Zhi said, "Grilled meat!"

Ying Wuji grinned, grabbed her fair and tender neck, and said, "Let's go!"

I've been angry for a long time.

My stomach is growling.

Even if I'm really going to be executed one day, it definitely won't be today.

And there's definitely still someone rushing to find me.

I'll treat my stomach first.

Ying Wuji grabbed the little girl's neck, and the two of them walked out playfully, but they didn't notice the little girl's eyes rolling around, and didn't know what she was thinking.

....

The Marquis's Mansion.

The fire crackled, casting a fiery red glow on people's faces.

Meat of varying sizes sizzled on the iron plate, occasionally bursting into a cloud of oil mist, giving the night's bonfire a different kind of halo.

Bai Zhi watched eagerly from the side.

Hua Chao looked at her with a smile, picked up the last piece of meat with wooden tongs, dipped it in sauce, and put it in her plate.

The night.

It's very quiet.

Quiet enough to make people feel peaceful.

Hua Chao handed Bai Zhi a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, then turned to look at Ying Wuji: "Wuji, are you still eating?"

Ying Wuji shook his head and smiled, "I'm full, go to bed early!"

With that, he stood up and walked towards the house.

Hua Chao looked at Bai Yi: "Mother, we're going to rest!"

Bai Yi smiled and waved her hand, "Go ahead, go ahead!"

She watched as Hua Chao caught up with him.

Only then did she say to the two remaining girls, "Little Bai Zhi, Xingli, it's getting late, you should go to sleep too!"

As she spoke, she pushed the two girls back to their own room.

The courtyard became much quieter.

Bai Yi put away the dishes, extinguished the bonfire, and let out a long sigh.

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In fact, she had a feeling a long time ago that the Bai family was no longer suitable for the current human kingdom.

Many of the ideas from the tribal era were completely out of touch with the human kingdom.

Just like now, the actions of the two elders have put Ying Wuji in a dilemma.

But she was powerless to stop it.

Because she had never actually controlled the two elders, and couldn't completely control the Bai family.

At this moment, it's just like that time.

It was inevitable that the Bai family would be driven out by Kingdom Qian, and it was almost certain that they would be driven out by Kingdom Li as well.

As long as the idea that "the Bai family is the savior of the human race" doesn't go away, the Bai family will continue to be in such an awkward position.

But unfortunately, it can't be changed.

Because thousands of years ago, the Bai family succeeded.

....

Now.

It seems that this kind of thinking has been somewhat reversed by Ying Wuji.

But it seems that it's a bit late, and she, as a mother, knows better than anyone the difficult situation her son is in.

"Alas!"

Bai Yi sighed softly. She didn't know if bringing the Bai family to Kingdom Li was the right choice.

She regretted it a little.

But if she had to do it all over again, she might still do the same.

The Bai family was born in the Central Plains, and grew up in the Central Plains. Even after wandering for thousands of years, they still had to return to their roots.

The Bai family itself is not wrong.

It's just that they shouldn't have appeared in this era.She shook her head and slowly returned to the room.

Inside the window.

Mi Xingli looked at the empty courtyard, feeling a little absent-minded.

Before, she had dreamed of finding an opportunity to undermine Kingdom Li, but the father and son pair had been flawless in their actions.

But unexpectedly, a small prayer ritual had managed to create a crack in the seemingly unbreakable Kingdom Li.

Now seemed like the perfect opportunity to undermine them.

But she hesitated.

"Sigh..."

Mi Xingli sighed lightly, preparing to think about this issue after waking up.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she turned her head, she saw a little girl sitting on her bed, swinging her legs in the air.

A pair of beautiful big eyes smiled, forming a cute and cunning curve.

Mi Xingli pursed her lips. "Bai Zhi, why are you making a face that says 'I'm actually very smart'?"

Bai Zhi was a little unhappy. "I am very smart!"

Mi Xingli was amused. "Then tell me, how smart are you? Staying up late at night, do you have a way to help your young master?"

Bai Zhi nodded. "Yes!"

Mi Xingli smiled. "If you have a way, why not tell your young master directly?"

"If I tell the young master, he definitely won't agree!"

"Then telling me won't help either!"

"No! It's useful to tell you. You are the first step in my plan."

Mi Xingli looked at Bai Zhi's confident eyes and couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. "Then tell me, what is the first step in your plan?"

Bai Zhi sat on the bed with her legs crossed, and her fair fingers tapped her forehead. "This is the charm of our fox clan. I've tried it, and it works really well! The first step of my plan is for you to push the young master down!"

Mi Xingli: "..."

Bai Zhi held up a second finger. "The second step is for me to help you subdue the spirits!"

Mi Xingli: "..."

Seeing her silence, Bai Zhi was very annoyed. "What? Don't you believe me?"

Mi Xingli pursed her lips and, imitating Ying Wuji, ruffled her head. "What? Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Bai Zhi was so angry that she couldn't hold it in and blurted out her entire plan.

Mi Xingli didn't have much hope to begin with, she just wanted to tease her.

But as she listened, her movements stopped.

Her expression became more serious, and even a little excited. "Is this true?"

"Of course it's true!"

Bai Zhi huffed. "The young master might not be very happy if I say it out loud, but for you, it's definitely the best choice. What do you say? Will you do it?"

...

Mi Xingli was very moved by what she heard.

But after thinking for a long time, she still shook her head. "I know you are good to your young master, but sometimes you may not really understand what he wants. You don't really know how he hopes you will live. He prioritizes the bigger picture, not because he wants to, but because he has to. Ultimately, he cares about the people around him. Let me ask you, if we do this, do you think he will be happy?"

"Definitely not happy!"

Bai Zhi shook her head, but still felt a little unwilling. "But this can solve the problem! You can also get what you want. Why not do it?"

Mi Xingli shook her head with a smile. "If it were the old me, I would definitely be willing to do it, but I think, as a person, we should not be completely controlled by our own position. If we really do that, maybe I, as a female prince, will be praised by the people of Kingdom Chu, but it's just the selfishness of the country, not something great. My selfishness. The country's selfishness. It's all selfishness in the end. So let's not make him angry. Besides, things in Kingdom Li haven't been settled yet. If you do that, aren't you forcing him to make a decision? In my opinion, let's just go with the flow. If one day, he really gets angry, it's not too late for us to take action."

Bai Zhi wanted to argue, but after thinking about it, she swallowed her words.

She hung her head, feeling a little discouraged.

"Fine..."

"What's wrong?"

"Look!"

Mi Xingli pulled Bai Zhi up, and the two of them leaned against the window, seeing that the main door was already open.

Hua Chao was at the door, helping Ying Wuji straighten his collar, and then gently said something, letting Ying Wuji leave the house.

Where are they going on such a late night?

The prince's residence?

Or somewhere else?

...

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse.

The magpies were flying north.

The new land was fertile for miles, and the fields were green.

But there were still many places where no one had set foot, and the remnants of desolation lingered.

When spring arrived and the snow melted, it turned into rushing streams.

It surged among the rocks.

Under the moon.

In a stone house.

A middle-aged man was sitting quietly, boiling the melted snow water from the stream in a stone pot.

The hot steam gurgled out, turning into poetry in the moonlight.

But the water boiled too much, and it overturned the wine bottle in the pot, pouring a faint scent of alcohol into the stream.

Across from him.A handsome young man showed impatience on his face.

"Just let it out if you have to, why pretend when there's nothing to do?"

...

Poetic and picturesque.

Elegant and free.

All vanished with this sentence.

Nangong Yan drew her long sword with a clang, seemingly unable to tolerate disrespect towards her prince.

Ji Tong, however, pressed down on her sword hilt and couldn't help but laugh heartily, "I didn't expect Little Brother Ying to hate me so much!"

Ying Wuji snorted, "What? I can't retort after you've done so many disgusting things? Let it out if you have to, I'm still waiting to go home and sleep with my wife."

"I heard Little Brother Ying has many admirers!"

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "I wonder which one will accompany you tonight. Could it be the Crown Prince? The Crown Prince has the appearance of a noble son of the world, and I'm sure his original appearance was also exceptionally beautiful. Now that the two of you don't have to worry about heirs, naturally..."

...

"Whoosh!"

Scorching liquid poured out.

The stone pot was slammed on his head, drenching him from head to toe with wine and water.

Even Ji Tong, who had seen many storms, couldn't help but stare in shock for a long time.

Ying Wuji looked down at her, "You've treated me to wine, so I should prepare some snacks for you, or I'll seem impolite. Do you like this stone pot stew? "

Damn it!

Picking a fight out of nowhere!

Do you really think others have no temper?

"Prepare to die!"

Nangong Yan couldn't take it anymore and poured out her True Qi, slapping Ying Wuji's vital point heavily.

Although her True Qi had not yet reached perfection, the degree to which she controlled her True Qi, condensed from the thirteen layers of Qi Refining, was enough to surpass the majority of experts in the world.

This slap.

Even a martial artist wouldn't dare to take it lightly.

But unexpectedly.

Ying Wuji just casually slapped her back, even reversing her True Qi, causing a trace of blood to spill from her mouth.

He snorted coldly, "With such a level of cultivation, you're still too inexperienced to protect your master. Take care of your pet, Master."

Nangong Yan wiped the blood from her mouth, glaring at Ying Wuji with resentment.

Ji Tong, on the other hand, smiled and took the stone pot off his head, calmly tidying his hair, which had become sticky from the flowing water.

Before long.

Apart from being a little wet and having slightly reddened skin from the scalding water on his face, there was no sign of anything unusual.

He looked at Nangong Yan and reprimanded gently, "Yan'er, don't be disrespectful."

"Your Highness!"

Nangong Yan felt a little aggrieved, but could only stand behind him with her sword.

Ying Wuji grinned, "This old turtle is surprisingly patient! Tell me, what's the matter with calling your father here today?"

Ji Tong rubbed his trembling eyes and directly ignored all of his aggressive words.

With a faint smile, he said, "Naturally, it's to provide a way out for Little Brother Ying."

Ying Wuji almost laughed out loud, "You've blocked all my ways out, and now you're telling me you want to provide a way out for me?"

Ji Tong remained unruffled, "All's fair in war. Since I've blocked your way out, consider it your loss. Today's Kingdom Li is originally a gamble between you and me. If you lose, there are no consequences, just find another place to realize your ambitions."

"Oh?"

Ying Wuji sneered, "Are you asking me to join your sect and be your follower?"

Ji Tong calmly spread out a map and asked with a smile, "Do you think... I'm not worthy?"

Ying Wuji glanced at the area on his map, and his eyes couldn't help but twitch.

It seemed that Ji Tong's strength was even more exaggerated than he had imagined.

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "With my power, your wealth, and the fertile land of the Central Plains, what I can offer you is no less than Kingdom Li. I have fewer restrictions than Zhao Ji, and I'm just a daughter who can marry you.

But what's the trustworthiness of the so-called father-in-law and son-in-law relationship?

You devoted yourself to the Zhao family.

In return, you got a new Zhao Du in New Li?"

Ying Wuji clicked his tongue, "You're even betting on rhymes?"

...

Ji Tong: "..."

The emotional bar was calm to the extreme.

Finally, it showed a slight, imperceptible fluctuation.

Ying Wuji couldn't help but sigh. This guy's emotional cultivation was really good, no wonder he had caused him so much trouble before, and hadn't revealed any decent spiritual powers.

Just by looking at his emotional value hovering below thirty-one all year round, only surpassing it slightly when he acted as a sidekick, he knew that such an opponent was extremely difficult to deal with.

Ji Tong smiled and supported his forehead, "So... Kingdom Li is no longer a place for you to stay, Little Brother Ying, come with me!"

Ying Wuji asked, "Are you sure you can save me?"

Ji Tong nodded, "I am!"

"I mean not only me, but the entire Bai family."

"I want to save not only you, but the entire Bai family."

"Oh?"Ying Wuji looked at the map spread out on the ground and couldn't help but laugh, "Let me guess, ha! You old geezer, you've been wanting to undermine the Zhou Emperor all along, haven't you? So you want to take our Bai family as your underlings to snatch the Emperor's father's position?"

Ji Tong rubbed his swollen temples, "Although it sounds unpleasant, there's not much wrong with what you're saying."

Ying Wuji became interested, "Oh? So the benefits the Celestial Clan has given to the Zhou royal family are considerable?"

Ji Tong didn't shy away, "Considerable, even tempting! But don't worry, I have no interest in welcoming them down. From this point of view, our interests should align."

Ying Wuji sized him up, his gaze somewhat piercing.

Who knows what benefits the Celestial Clan has given to the Zhou royal family.

To make even someone like Ji Tong salivate like this.

The atmosphere fell silent for a long time.

Ji Tong thought he was struggling with the decision and waited a while longer before slowly saying, "You should be well aware of my influence. Although I'm not a monarch and can't control the Great Li directly like Zhao Ji, the territories I can influence are definitely not smaller than his.

In terms of territory, I don't lose.

In terms of wealth, I don't lose.

In terms of craftsmen, I don't lose.

If you and the Bai family join us, who else in this world could stand against us?

A golden age begins with us!

Kingdom Li might not be the best place for you to realize your ambitions."

"Oh..."

Ying Wuji squinted his eyes and scrutinized him, "What you're saying, I don't doubt it,

I don't even doubt that you can get us out safely. I'm in a dire situation now, and I'm not opposed to working with you, but I have one condition."

Ji Tong raised an eyebrow, "What condition?"

Ying Wuji pointed to his nose, "After we cooperate, I'm the boss. Of course! I won't be a dictator, we can discuss matters together. If we agree, we'll do as you say! If we disagree, we'll do as I say!"

Ji Tong: "???"

If we agree, we'll do as you say?

If we disagree, we'll do as I say?

What kind of situation is this?

And he can still say such nonsense?

Ji Tong couldn't help but sit up straight, looking at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "You really don't have to be so impulsive and speak out of anger. I know what you hate most in life is being betrayed and coerced.

If it were before the Bai family came to Kingdom Li, I might not have spoken to you like this, because one misstep could lead to mutual destruction.

...

But now...

I suggest you seriously consider my proposal."

Ying Wuji scoffed, "Do you think I'm joking about wanting to be the boss?"

Ji Tong shook his head with a smile, "To want to be the boss, you at least need the strength to be one. If your trump card is just those few hundred people from the Bai family, I'm afraid it's not enough."

Ying Wuji waved his hand, "That's none of your concern. Who becomes the boss, our fists will decide. Our Bai family really isn't desperate for you. Kingdom Chu might be a good choice, and we don't necessarily have to leave Kingdom Li."

Ji Tong looked at him with a faint smile, "Betting on Kingdom Chu, I can still see it as betting on your future. Betting on Kingdom Li, that's no different from betting your life."

Ying Wuji snorted, "At least in Kingdom Li, I have a wife, and in Kingdom Chu, I have the Lady of Great Chu backing me. What do you have? Just empty promises that you're strong, and you want me to bring my whole family to serve under you, as your underling? If the benefits aren't enough, what are you dreaming of?"

Ji Tong raised an eyebrow, "Oh! What benefits do you want?"

Ying Wuji held up a finger.

"First, how do you plan to get us out of Kingdom Li? I want to know now."

"No problem!"

"Second, if this goes smoothly, there must be King Qian's shadow involved. I want to know what agreement you've reached with him, including why the Zhou Emperor planned this demon calamity."

"No problem!"

"Third, what benefits exactly did the Zhou Emperor get from the Celestial Clan? I want to know!"

"Once you leave Li, I will naturally tell you."

"Fourth, after leaving Kingdom Li, my forces must be stronger than yours. If you're not convinced then, you're welcome to bring all your elites and fight me. If you lose, kneel down promptly and acknowledge me as the boss without any fuss. As for ideals... I have no ideals. I just want to be above others while you manage the world your way!"

"Oh?"

Ji Tong was intrigued by his words. With that phrase "manage the world your way," it really didn't make much difference to him who was the boss.

He looked at Ying Wuji with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "What if the person who loses is you?"

Ying Wuji's eyebrows lifted slightly, "Then I'll kneel promptly! Do you dare to take this bet?"

Ji Tong stood up abruptly, "Good! You've got guts, I'll take it! But internal strife is too damaging to morale, you and I have another way to compete that doesn't involve fists!"

Ying Wuji was intrigued, "Oh?"

"It's directly related to the demon calamity planned by the Zhou Emperor!"

"Spill it!"

I feel like having some spicy soup.