Bai Musheng's defenses crumbled instantly.

"Xiao Xiao, I'm sorry, I'm too weak, I can never protect you..."

He said, his eyes reddening.

His expression gradually hardened.

“Let’s go, as far as we can, find a place where nobody knows us, buy a few acres of land, build a house, and live a secluded life…”

In that instant, he truly wanted to abandon everything and elope with Xiao Qingyin.

pity--

A hint of mockery flashed in Xiao Qingyin's eyes.

If he had confessed to her and offered to elope with her when that academic official pressured him, she would have agreed without hesitation.

But his realization came too late.

He was no longer the same person he used to be, and someone else had already taken up residence in her heart.

She didn't speak, but listened quietly until he finished speaking. Then she asked softly, "If someone takes a liking to me in our secluded place, will you take me with you and continue our escape?"

Bai Musheng was stunned.

"No, if I can handle that person, we won't need to run away."

Do you think the Holy Lord is invincible?

Bai Musheng hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "That's right for now."

The more he learned about the Holy Church, the more awe he felt for the Holy Lord.

Since this man came to power, there have been attempts to assassinate him, but no one has ever managed to break into the Holy Tower.

None of the assassins who infiltrated the Holy Tower under the guise of a saintess ever left.

He also has such a powerful holy army.

So powerful that Bai Musheng never even considered confronting him head-on.

Xiao Qingyin sighed inwardly.

This is the most fundamental difference between Bai Musheng and Yi Shuihan.