He had gone astray for too long and made too many mistakes. He survived only to atone for his sins and did not want to harm anyone else.

Bai was so angry that he laughed instead.

"Want to part ways? Fine! I won't give you a single one of them!"

Who does Bai Musheng think he is?

Without her encouragement and planning, he would have long since become a plaything of the powerful and wealthy, just like his despicable biological father, performing on the stage.

Now that he's grown up, does he think he can fly?

She was certain that within three days, he would come back kneeling and begging her!

"I don't want you as a person."

Bai Musheng replied.

"Just don't send anyone to hunt me down anymore."

Bai's expression froze.

Bai Musheng looked into the darkness behind her. "Actually, those people who have been chasing us since we were young were all arranged by you, right? You never loved me, nor did you love Marquis Yong'an. In your heart, there has only ever been yourself."

He and the Marquis of Yong'an were clearly different individuals, yet she insisted on shaping him into another Marquis of Yong'an, as if by doing so, she could control him at will.

He once took her wishes as his own and her goals as his own.

But now, he doesn't want to be anyone's pawn anymore.

Bai's face was as cold as ice: "If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be punished by heaven and earth. So what if I only have myself in my heart? What right do you have to criticize me here!"

"I'm sorry, I offended you."

Bai Musheng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Take care of yourself from now on, I'm leaving."

Having said that, he stepped past Bai Shi, strode forward, broke through the darkness, and walked ahead.

Bai stood there for a while before turning and leaving.