In Ji Xueyun’s encampment.
After Bai Zihe returned, he began studying the dodecahedron.
Miao Yinuo, whom he had brought back, naturally handed over the key in her possession to Bai Zihe.
This was a key of the Wood element.
Bai Zihe tried continuously.
He activated the elements within the two keys with his inner energy, attempting to sense the dodecahedron.
He discovered that the dodecahedron’s reaction was slightly stronger than before, which undoubtedly made Bai Zihe a little excited.
This proved that his previous direction was correct.
Perhaps.
Once all the required keys were gathered, there would be a breakthrough!
"Lord Bai."
"The owner of Mingyue Tower, Dongfang Mingyue, requests an audience."
Just then, Chen Lu, Ji Xueyun’s adjutant, knocked on the door from outside.
Bai Zihe put away the dodecahedron and went with her.
Upon seeing Bai Zihe arrive, Dongfang Mingyue spoke directly, "Mr. Bai, tomorrow night at eight o’clock at Zuixian Tower, my master invites you."
Invited again.
"This time, I don't want to see any more of your tricks."
Bai Zihe responded coldly.
Dongfang Mingyue’s pupils contracted.
Then, she lowered her head and slowly left the encampment.
"Junior Brother."
"This woman... is very cunning. Could it be a trap?"
Ji Xueyun already knew about the events of that night, so she remained vigilant.
Especially seeing Dongfang Mingyue’s expression change noticeably after Bai Zihe spoke, her premonition grew stronger.
Bai Zihe sneered, "In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and stratagems are futile."
"Second Senior Sister, you just stay here tomorrow night."
"I will go and meet them!"
Ji Xueyun’s expression turned displeased upon hearing this. She said earnestly, "Junior Brother, confidence is good, but you can never let your guard down."
Bai Zihe said dismissively, "That group of them..."
Before he could finish, Ji Xueyun interrupted him.
"Junior Brother, you’ve become stronger now, and your wings have grown hard. You don’t even take me seriously anymore, do you?"
"Have you forgotten about Ruoyi’s matter?"
"Treacherous villains, their schemes are impossible to guard against."
"It's always better to have an extra person. Tomorrow night, I’ll go with you!"
Saying this, Ji Xueyun stepped forward indignantly and twisted his ear, giving the impression that she would not let go unless Bai Zihe agreed.
"Second Senior Sister, it hurts!"
Bai Zihe felt both amused and exasperated, yet a chill ran down his spine.
Schemes and stratagems were indeed difficult to guard against.
If only he had been more careful back then and had Zhan Tianlong and the others keep a constant watch on his little sister, she wouldn’t have suffered so much.
"I promise, we'll go together tomorrow night. Let go..."
Ji Xueyun snorted lightly and finally released his ear. "That's more like it. It’s settled!"
The next evening.
Bai Zihe and Ji Xueyun arrived at Zuixian Tower as arranged.
Dongfang Mingyue had been waiting at the entrance for a long time.
"Mr. Bai, please!"
Saying this, Dongfang Mingyue led the way inside.
They arrived at the entrance of an antique-style private room, where Dongfang Mingyue stopped.
"Mr. Bai, my master is inside. Please."
Bai Zihe pushed the door open and entered.
Upon seeing the person inside, he was stunned for half a second.
Although the person wore a veil, Bai Zihe recognized her immediately.
It was Long Qinglian, with whom he had dealt before.
When Long Qinglian saw Bai Zihe, a significant wave of emotion stirred in her eyes: surprise, realization, and a hint of… delight.
Bai Zihe cut to the chase.
He looked directly at Long Qinglian and said, "Speak. Will you surrender, or will you be destroyed?"
Long Qinglian hadn't expected Bai Zihe to be so direct.
But she had already prepared her words and stated, "Mr. Bai, you are too late."
"This Zuixian Tower..."
"Has already been targeted by my cousin, Long Teng."
"Even if I agree to surrender to you now, it would be in vain."
Ji Xueyun let out a cold snort, which was clearly audible.
Bai Zihe narrowed his eyes, sensing something amiss.
But he was supremely confident and unafraid of schemes, sneering, "Long Teng, is it? I’d like to see what kind of person he is, daring to snatch food from my mouth!"
Just then.
Dongfang Mingyue outside knocked on the door. "Master, Long Teng of the Long family has arrived."
As soon as she finished speaking.
A wild voice reached everyone’s ears.
"Long Qinglian, quickly hand over Zuixian Tower, and I shall spare your life!"
Following this.
A group of people stormed in aggressively.
The one at the very front had two fierce scars crisscrossing his face, dividing his entire right cheek into four sections, exuding an air of ferocity.
An inexplicable light flashed in Long Qinglian's eyes.
She stepped forward, appearing helpless. "Long Zhan, if you want this Zuixian Tower... you'll have to ask my master if she agrees!"
Long Zhan let out a cold laugh.
"Long Qinglian, aren't you usually proud? How is it that after only a few days, you've found a master?"
"Tell me, who is your master?"
"I want to see if he has the guts to protect his 'food' against my Long family!"
He was arrogant, acting as if he was second only to the heavens, not taking anyone else seriously.
Long Qinglian smiled gracefully and pointed at Bai Zihe, saying, "My master... is him."
Bai Zihe smiled.
From the moment Long Zhan entered, he understood.
This Long Qinglian intended to use him as a weapon against the Long family.
To kill with a borrowed knife!
"You?"
Long Zhan scanned Bai Zihe up and down, a clear look of disdain in his eyes.
He snorted, spitting out two streams of angry breath. "Kid, I'll give you ten seconds to get out of Zuixian Tower, or else I’ll make you..."
*Slap!*
Bai Zihe threw a massive backhand slap, sending Long Zhan flying.
He hit the doorframe, then several experts who had come with him, and finally fell heavily to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth and nostrils.
"Damn you!"
Long Zhan roared in fury, his resentful gaze towards Bai Zihe solidifying.
He stood up and shouted, "All of you, go at him! Kill this dog first, then we’ll deal with Long Qinglian!"
The Long family experts immediately charged forward, their killing intent palpable.
Bai Zihe's cold eyes narrowed.
*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.*
Countless golden lights shot out, colliding with the air and producing sharp whistling sounds.
In the next moment.
All the experts brought by Long Zhan fell to the ground, without exception.
Long Zhan was instantly terrified. He crawled over to check the breath of the nearest person and found that there was no sign of life. They were dead on the spot!
He was so scared that he plopped onto the ground.
Looking at Bai Zihe, his eyes were filled with dread, as if he were looking at a god of death. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
"Go back and tell Long Teng."
"Zuixian Tower is already mine."
"If he dares to reach out his hand again..."
"Don't blame me for turning ruthless and slaughtering my way to your doorstep, to exterminate the Long family!"
Bai Zihe’s words were laced with chilling killing intent.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Long Zhan trembled, his bowels loosening in fear, and fled. He didn't even dare to utter a single threatening word, terrified that Bai Zihe would kill him on the spot.
Seeing this.
Long Qinglian let out a sigh of relief, her lips curving slightly upwards.
But before she could feel happy, her fair neck was seized, and a chilling voice whispered in her ear.
"Long Qinglian, you have plotted against me once more."
Bai Zihe's killing intent was palpable. "I'll give you one last chance."
"Either surrender."
"Or..."
"Die!"