Those present were completely taken aback by Bai Di's unexpected action.

Their gazes were focused on the array that was emitting a strange light. When they saw the clear Hua family emblem on the array, they couldn't help but gasp. They wondered in their hearts, "Has Bai Di joined forces with the Hua family? What is she planning to do?"

The Grand Elder's brows furrowed instantly, his face so dark it seemed to drip water. He immediately raised his voice and shouted:

"Bai Di, what are you doing? Quickly take back this formation!"

He had no intention of offending Bai Ying at all. After all, this soul blood could only be obtained if Bai Ying was willing, and trapping her in the formation now would be useless.

Moreover, such a forceful approach will only make Bai Ying more resistant, making it even more difficult for her to hand over the soul blood.

Seeing that Bai Di still didn't make any move, the Grand Elder became anxious.

Both Bai Ying and Zhou Ying's faces were filled with disapproval. Zhou Ying said, "Xiao Di, what are you doing? Why are you covering up your sister? Let her out right now!"

The First Elder, disregarding everything else, took out a communication talisman and prepared to call for help, intending for the entire family to work together to break the formation.

Bai Di, however, seemed detached from the situation, quietly watching Bai Ying trapped by the formation, and then turning his gaze to the anxious Elder.

Not only did she show no remorse, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly as she smiled softly.

"Elder, if I were you, I would absolutely not allow anyone to break this formation! Firstly, this formation is definitely not something our Bai family can break; it was created by a Nascent Soul stage cultivator from the Hua family. Secondly, aren't I helping you?"

Bai Di spoke, her voice clear yet carrying a hint of profound meaning, "Are you sure that if you demolish my room and give it to her, she will willingly hand over her soul blood to you? Look, she doesn't care about any of this! She doesn't appreciate what you've done for her at all!"

Bai Di tilted his head slightly, his eyes full of provocation, as if declaring to the Grand Elder that his approach was the most correct.

The elder's brows furrowed instantly, and his hand, which he had raised to pick up the communication talisman, froze in mid-air.

His gaze was fixed on Bai Di, and he asked with a hint of wariness, "What do you want to say?"

"I just want to say that Bai Ying is really too disobedient."

Bai Di took a step forward, her voice clear yet slightly seductive, and said, word by word, "She is estranged from her parents, and even made outrageous statements before, saying she would never acknowledge them again. In her heart, she doesn't consider herself a member of our Bai family at all. Elder, even if you pour your heart out to her, what good will it do?"

As Bai Di spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze like that of a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, coldly looking at Bai Ying, who was trapped in the formation. Especially when he looked at Bai Ying's dantian, a hint of greed and jealousy flashed in his eyes without any attempt to hide it.

"Isn't Bai Ying's greatness due to her exceptional talent?"

Bai Di seemed to already see himself ascending to heaven after obtaining the White Firefly Spirit Root.

"Her spiritual root must be exceptionally powerful. With such a spiritual root, anyone would become as strong as Bai Ying!"

Before Bai Di could finish speaking, the Grand Elder's pupils constricted sharply. He instantly understood Bai Di's meaning. "You want to extract Bai Ying's spiritual root?" The Grand Elder's voice rose involuntarily, filled with shock and disbelief.

He never imagined that Bai Di, who usually seemed gentle and kind, would have such ruthless thoughts.

Upon hearing the elder's words, Bai Di's eyes instantly shone with a dazzling light, while Zhou Ying, standing to the side, seemed to have been struck by lightning, standing frozen in place.

She couldn't believe that these words were coming from her gentle and kind daughter!

"Xiao Di, what are you saying?"

Bai Di seemed not to hear Zhou Ying's voice. She took two steps forward and stood in front of the Grand Elder, continuing to bewitch him: "Grand Elder, in our Bai family, I am willing to replace Bai Ying and take her spiritual root. I have already given you my soul blood, so you don't need to worry about me betraying you."

"Think about it, wouldn't it be great to create a powerful expert, unique to the Bai family? That way, my strength equals the strength of the entire Bai family, and I will be utterly loyal to you, willing to go through fire and water for the future of the Bai family."

As Bai Di spoke, she lowered her head slightly, adopting a humble and submissive demeanor, but the slight upturn of her lips betrayed her inner ambition.

The elder hesitated as expected, a hint of struggle in his eyes.

What he valued was Bai Ying's abilities, not Bai Ying herself.

If he could truly create a cultivator unique to the Bai family, he would naturally have no reason to refuse!

Moreover, he had witnessed Bai Di's efforts over the years, but Bai Di's aptitude was mediocre, and he had always struggled to make significant breakthroughs in his cultivation. If Bai Ying's spiritual root were given to Bai Di, perhaps Bai Di could truly replace Bai Ying and become the hope for the Bai family's rise.

"But Bai Ying is so strong. She could even defeat someone like Guo Lintian, and she's also from the Lingyin Sect. I'm afraid the Lingyin Sect might send someone to retaliate against us..."

"Don't worry about that." Bai Di's eyes were full of confidence. "I've already made arrangements with the Hua family. A Nascent Soul cultivator from the Hua family will take action to capture Bai Ying. With the Hua family's strength, plus the intervention of that Nascent Soul cultivator, Bai Ying won't be able to escape even if she grows wings."

Bai Di slightly raised his chin, a smug smile appearing on his face. "And there's even less to worry about the Lingyin Sect. As long as we announce to the public that Bai Ying is willing to return to the Bai family, what can they do to us? They can't force someone who wants to go home to stay, can they?" Bai Di's voice was full of calculation, every word sounding like it had been carefully considered.

Bai Di's words greatly moved the Grand Elder.

He glanced at Bai Ying, who was trapped in the formation and still looked stubborn, then at Bai Di in front of him. He gritted his teeth, as if he had made a great decision, and said resolutely, "Fine! Let's do it this way!"