Bai Di led the way gracefully, her steps carrying a hint of self-satisfaction, while Bai Ying followed silently behind her.
Soon, they arrived at the house where the Bai clan chief resided. The house was ancient and solemn, and the tightly closed doors exuded an aura of unassailable authority.
Bai Di looked up and called out sweetly to the house, "Clan leader, my sister Bai Ying has returned to the clan. She wants to see you. She said she has something to discuss with you." Her voice echoed in the quiet courtyard, sounding exceptionally clear.
After saying this, Bai Di's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. She knew very well that their clan leader was currently in seclusion, and this was an extremely important moment.
In the Bai family, this is a well-known rule: at times like this, let alone a junior, even if all the elders of the clan came to request an audience, the patriarch would never pay them any attention. If one were to accidentally disturb his cultivation, the consequences would be dire, and one would certainly be met with his merciless and severe reprimand.
However, the clan leader always doted on her. In the entire Bai family, only Bai Di received special treatment from the clan leader, whose tone would unconsciously soften whenever he spoke to her.
Bai Di brought Bai Ying here on her own initiative, but she had her own agenda. She wanted Bai Ying to clearly understand the vast difference between them.
How could Bai Di not hate Bai Ying when someone who hasn't been back for so long insists on coming back now to take everything that belongs to him?
If Bai Yang had brought Bai Ying here, he would have waited respectfully and cautiously outside the door for the clan leader to finish his cultivation. Only after confirming the clan leader's condition several times would he have asked in a low voice whether the clan leader was willing to see Bai Ying.
But Bai Di didn't do that. She deliberately wanted Bai Ying to disturb the clan leader's cultivation, so that the clan leader would have a bad impression of Bai Ying.
A hint of smugness appeared on Bai Di's face as he stared intently at the closed door, his mind filled with curiosity. How would the clan leader reprimand Bai Ying? Would he mercilessly berate her for being clueless, or would he fly into a rage and smash something out of the door?
Just as Bai Di was immersed in his own imagination, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile.
The door, which had been tightly closed, creaked open slowly. Bai Di's smile froze instantly, and his eyes widened in disbelief.
The Bai family patriarch, who would normally fly into a rage if interrupted during cultivation, was surprisingly gentle at this moment. His gaze fell directly on Bai Ying, and he said softly, "Are you Bai Ying's biological daughter? You and your mother look exactly alike when you were young. Please come in."
Bai Ying nodded slightly, gave a polite nod to the Bai clan chief, and then followed him inside.
Then, the door closed slowly again, making a dull sound.
Bai Di was struck dumb, standing rooted to the spot, his feet seemingly nailed to the ground, unable to believe what he had just witnessed.
How is that possible?
Why would the clan leader speak to Bai Ying in such a gentle and pleasant manner?
Not only did he not punish Bai Ying for disturbing his cultivation, he even personally opened the door and invited her inside to talk in detail!
You should know that the place where the clan leader cultivates is always extremely private. Ordinary people are not allowed to set foot in it at all. Even I, who am very favored, have never had the chance to go in!
Moreover, when the clan leader came out just now, he clearly saw me standing at the door, but his gaze completely ignored me, and he didn't even offer a simple greeting. All his attention was focused on Bai Ying.
Bai Di clenched her hands tightly, her fingertips turning white from the force, her face filled with jealousy and resentment.
What do you mean by saying Bai Ying looked exactly like her mother when she was young? So what if she looked exactly like her? Does the clan leader treat her differently just because of that? Is it just because she carries the pure blood of the Bai family?
From the moment she learned she was an adopted daughter, she desperately tried to please everyone in the Bai family, from her brother and parents to the elders in the clan, especially the clan head. She poured so much effort and energy into gaining a foothold in the Bai family and earning everyone's approval to achieve what she has today.
But what about Bai Ying? She did nothing, yet simply because she is of the Bai family bloodline, she was able to easily obtain everything she had ever dreamed of upon returning. What is the basis for this?
Bai Di's anger burned ever brighter, and the flames of jealousy almost consumed her.
She stared at the closed door, her eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness, and secretly vowed that she would definitely drive Bai Ying out!
Bai Di was unaware that the Bai family patriarch treated Bai Ying that way because Qi Haoyuan had informed him beforehand that compared to a major sect like the Lingyin Sect, a small Bai family was simply insignificant. Naturally, he would greet Bai Ying, who represented Qi Haoyuan, with a smile.
When Bai Ying came out of the Bai clan chief's house, Bai Di's face, which had been distorted by jealousy, instantly broke into a wide smile.
"Sister, you're out." Bai Di quickly stepped forward, her voice clear and melodious, with just the right amount of intimacy. "Let's go back. You haven't seen Father and Mother for so long, you must have a lot to say to them." As she spoke, she reached out to take Bai Ying's arm, as if they were two inseparable best sisters.
Bai Ying politely turned slightly to the side, subtly avoiding Bai Di's touch.
Bai Ying's eyes were clearly distracted. Just now, the Bai family patriarch had told her that the Chaos Rift Hammer was not currently with the Bai family; it had been taken away on a mission by one of the clan's elders and would take some time to return. During the waiting period, the patriarch instructed her to stay with the Bai family and await further news.
As Bai Ying followed Bai Di back, she subconsciously took out her communication talisman and spoke to Qi Haoyuan about it through their spiritual connection.
However, just as she extinguished the communication talisman and before she could snap out of her reverie, a loud "plop" shattered the surrounding tranquility. Bai Ying turned around abruptly and saw that Bai Di, who had been walking beside her with a smile just moments before, had fallen straight into the pond beside her. A large splash instantly rose on the surface, and ripples quickly spread outwards.
Bai Ying stared in bewilderment at the sudden turn of events. Before she could react, she heard urgent shouts approaching. Looking up, she saw her parents and Bai Yanfeng rushing towards them in a panic, calling Bai Di's name repeatedly.
Bai Di struggled in the water, finally managing to surface, but coughed up a mouthful of blood. The crimson blood quickly spread across the clear surface, appearing particularly glaring. Her eyes were bloodshot, tears mingling with the pool water as they streamed down her face, making her look utterly miserable. "Sister," she sobbed, her voice trembling, "I know you don't like me, you hate that I stole Father and Mother from you." "But I've been trying so hard to please you. Why did you hurt me like this?"
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