"What could I possibly be hiding from you?"
Yao Ke'er's beautiful, large eyes stared at Bai Zihe, revealing a great deal of… sincerity.
Bai Zihe's heart eased, and he said, "Alright then."
The two parted ways.
Bai Zihe returned to the hotel.
Yao Ke'er returned to the Yao family.
The Yao family.
Yao Ke'er went straight to Yao Cunxiao's study.
"Father, you sent the Shadow, didn't you?"
Yao Ke'er, filled with anger, interrogated him, "Why did you resort to killing with a borrowed knife, trying to harm my junior brother?"
While Bai Zihe was competing in acupuncture with Zheng Zhongtian and Hua Tianyi, Yao Ke'er had been pondering the matter of the black-robed figure.
And she had indeed figured it out.
This person had first informed her junior brother of the Tang family's inner clan location.
Then, he had helped her junior brother intercept Tang Wentian, allowing her junior brother to kill Tang Fei.
It was clearly an intentional provocation to stir up conflict between the Tang family and her junior brother, thereby leading the Tang family to attack him!
He was using a borrowed knife to kill!
As for the Thousand Layer Palm…
Yao Ke'er had also recalled it.
Years ago, she had accidentally seen one of the shadows by her father's side using the "Thousand Layer Palm"!
Therefore.
This was a meticulously arranged plan by Yao Cunxiao, targeting Bai Zihe, luring him towards a dead end!
Hearing her tone, Yao Cunxiao was immediately enraged.
"There's no 'why'."
He gazed coldly at Yao Ke'er and said icily, "I only regret that he was too resilient; he didn't die even then!"
As soon as he uttered these words, Yao Ke'er's expression changed drastically.
It was truly her father's arrangement!
And he admitted it so nakedly in front of her.
So cold-blooded.
So inhuman.
She froze for a moment, her eyes fixed on Yao Cunxiao, finding it hard to believe.
A moment later.
Yao Ke'er's chest heaved uncontrollably, and she had already become hysterical, "Why are you doing this to me?"
"My mother, due to family rules, could never enter the Yao family lineage her entire life, and she passed away shortly after giving birth to me, leaving me to never know what maternal love is."
"You think she died because of the Yao family's rules?"
"She didn't!"
"It was because of you, an irresponsible, uncommitted husband!"
"And now…"
"I've finally grown up, and I've found someone I like, yet you want to kill him. You're so heartless!"
"You are not my father, I hate you!"
"I hate you!"
Yao Ke'er cried out loudly, stumbling out of the room.
"Seize her!"
Yao Cunxiao roared.
The Shadow appeared instantly and easily subdued Yao Ke'er.
Yao Cunxiao slowly walked over, his square, honest face completely icy, "You like him?"
"Then let me tell you, you don't need to like him anymore. He is already a dead man!"
"And you…"
"As a woman who will marry into royalty in the future, you will obediently stay in the Yao family before your wedding. You won't be going anywhere."
Of course, Bai Zihe knew nothing about the Yao family's affairs.
Upon his return, he entered a state of cultivation.
This was the fundamental reason for his becoming stronger.
Day after day of cultivation, year after year of cultivation.
The next morning.
As soon as Bai Zihe finished his meal, Fang Yongzheng personally drove to Wangxian Tower to greet him.
The two arrived at the venue.
The Medical Grand Gathering was held in an exhibition hall that could accommodate thousands of people.
The center was a high platform, with audience seating on all four sides.
Banners and lanterns were hung everywhere, and the crowd was buzzing with activity.
Countless people had come to witness the event, shoulder to shoulder, a sea of heads, making it incredibly lively.
The Medical Grand Gathering was already a major event in Da Xia.
And this time, with the bet between the Medical Association and the Pill Tower, even more people had come to watch, to see what the future pattern of Da Xia's medical arts would be.
"Hiss…"
"That must be Hua Tianyi, the Tower Master of the Pill Tower?"
"I heard that Elder Hua is already seventy years old, yet he has a ruddy complexion and a face as if from a fairy, truly a testament to his cultivation!"
"Look quickly, that is the young man who accepted Elder Hua's needle yesterday."
"He is indeed very young, appearing to be only in his early twenties."
"It seems his name is Bai Zihe, from Su Hang…"
As various factions arrived, the surrounding crowd began to discuss.
Especially when Hua Tianyi and Bai Zihe made their appearance.
All eyes fell on Bai Zihe.
"It's over."
"The Medical Association has bet on such a junior; they are likely doomed."
"In my opinion… his being able to block Elder Hua's needle yesterday was pure luck. Elder Hua simply didn't want to bully the weak."
"The Medical Association… is beyond saving."
"They are certainly going to die!"
No one at the scene held out hope for Bai Zihe.
The Pill Tower had always suppressed the Medical Association.
And this time.
The Medical Association had placed their bet on such a young man; it would be strange if they didn't perish.
Bai Zihe sat in the area designated for the Medical Association, meditating with his eyes closed.
He naturally heard what these people were saying.
However, the world was often ignorant.
Bai Zihe couldn't be bothered to pay them any mind.
"Buzz—"
Suddenly, Bai Zihe opened his eyes and looked in a certain direction, sensing several powerful auras emanating from there.
That direction…
It was the camp of Da Han Ming Kingdom!
And the most powerful among them wore a mask.
This made Bai Zihe somewhat surprised, and even more curious. He then increased his perception, preparing to investigate, to see who this distinguished individual was.