The eldest elder of the Bai family was initially somewhat satisfied to see Bai Ying obey Zhou Ying's words and put Bai Di down.

Although Bai Ying was incredibly strong, even beyond everyone's comprehension—a veritable treasure for the Bai family—her personality was far too stubborn. Previously, when the family demanded she hand over her soul blood, she resolutely refused, greatly displeasing the elders.

Later, she even targeted her own sister, Bai Di, completely disregarding the family's reputation.

In the eyes of the elder, even if Bai Di was really wrong, the family should deal with it according to the rules. How could it be her place to act on her own?

Fortunately, Bai Ying eventually listened to her mother, Zhou Ying. The First Elder secretly thought to himself that he should make good use of this and have Zhou Ying discipline this stubborn girl.

But who could have imagined that, just as the Grand Elder was secretly plotting, Bai Ying suddenly said that she wanted to sever ties with her parents, and then turned and left.

This sudden turn of events caused the Grand Elder to stand up abruptly from his seat, his eyes wide open, his face filled with disbelief.

"How can this be!" the First Elder exclaimed, his voice filled with shock and anger. He knew in his heart that if Bai Ying really left the Bai family, it would be a huge loss for the family.

Even if we have to let Bai Ying and the rest of his family leave the Bai family today, we can't let Bai Ying leave!

The Grand Elder was frantic. His legs seemed to spring from his seat, and he rushed towards the direction Bai Ying had gone. His white beard danced wildly in the wind, and veins bulged on his forehead. But Bai Ying was too fast, like a silver lightning bolt, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye. Bai Ying's strength was now extraordinary; no one present could compare to her. Even with all his might, the Grand Elder could only look up to her, unable to even touch the hem of her robe.

He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, his hands waving helplessly in the air, but he could only watch as Bai Ying's figure grew smaller and smaller until it disappeared into the distance.

Seeing that Bai Ying had left, and that there was no more drama to watch, the onlookers left one by one.

The First Elder was furious, his chest heaving violently like an enraged lion. He landed on the ground, turned around abruptly, and glared fiercely at the Bai couple and Bai Yanfeng, who were still gently comforting Bai Di.

These people only showed a little disappointment at Bai Ying's departure, and then they focused all their attention on Bai Di!

The elder was trembling with rage. He strode up to Bai Ying and Zhou Ying, pointed his finger at their noses, and roared furiously, "What kind of parents are you? Bai Ying wants to leave, and you just stand by and watch her go? Have you lost your hearts?"

Zhou Ying looked helpless, her voice tinged with grievance: "But we really have no choice. Bai Ying wasn't a child who grew up around us. She just doesn't listen to us."

The First Elder was practically livid with rage. He glared fiercely at Zhou Ying, then turned his attention to Bai Ying, loudly questioning, "Bai Ying has been back in the Bai family for quite some time now. How many times have I painstakingly told you to do everything you could to build a good relationship with her and strengthen your bond? And what have you done? You're still so distant from her, even allowing Bai Di to hurt her! I ask you, have you sincerely gone to see Bai Ying these past few days, to care for her, or to look after her?"

Zhou Ying and Bai Ying were given a severe scolding by the elder, their faces turning red and white with embarrassment. Their heads were so low they almost touched the ground, and they couldn't utter a single word.

Zhou Ying lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes. Her mind was filled with memories of the past. It wasn't that she hadn't tried to get closer to Bai Ying; after all, blood is thicker than water, and Bai Ying was a piece of her own flesh and blood.

During those days, she secretly resolved to make up for the lack of companionship over the years.

Just then, Xiaodi ran over and said she wasn't feeling well. As a mother, her heart clenched instantly. Looking at Xiaodi's pale face, she was filled with worry for her, and all her energy was involuntarily focused on Xiaodi.

At this moment, facing the elder's questioning, Zhou Ying's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum: "Xiao Di was unwell a couple of days ago, she was very sick and had no energy at all. We didn't dare leave her for a moment and stayed by her bedside to take good care of her. We really couldn't find the time to go find Bai Ying."

Seeing this, Bai Yanfeng quickly stepped forward and said, "Elder, you've seen it yourself. Bai Ying is strong and healthy, unlike Xiao Di who is so delicate. Why would we need to worry about her? If she hadn't insisted on coming back and competing with Xiao Di for the Bai family's position, things wouldn't have turned out like this."

The elder felt both angry and amused by their words. His chest heaved violently, and the veins on his forehead throbbed as if they were about to burst.

He glared angrily at the group, saying, "Bai Ying is your own flesh and blood after all! Bai Yanfeng, she's your own sister! Even if she's to take her place in the Bai family, isn't that right? Why are you talking as if she's committed a terrible crime? Besides, she hasn't said anything!"

Besides, even if she didn't grow up by your side, she went through all the trouble of finding you herself, so she definitely wants to get along with you! How can you be so indifferent?

Now, what's worse, no one knows where she's gone!

The Grand Elder was furious with these people. He gritted his teeth and said, "Take me to her room right now. I'm waiting for her to come back there!"

Fortunately, Bai Ying carries an important mission for the Lingyin Sect. She has to wait for the return of her family's Chaos Rift Hammer, so even if she leaves in a huff now, she will return in the future. To show his sincerity and win Bai Ying back, he decided to go and wait for her in person.

However, to the Elder's complete surprise, no one answered him. Bai Ying and Zhou Ying looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion and helplessness, as if they had heard an utterly unfamiliar question.

The elder stared wide-eyed, hardly believing his eyes. His voice rose several octaves in shock: "Don't tell me you, as Bai Ying's parents, don't even know where she lives? What kind of parents are you?"