Chapter 136 The Bai Family’s Decision
Zhou Zhilu sighed and pushed open the door in front of him.
Ever since the high priest informed him of those events yesterday, he has been imprisoned in a stone house, waiting for a response from the court.
When he met the high priest again, Zhou Zhilu informed him of the conditions of the Song Dynasty court.
The imperial court can help the Gu clan deal with the Bai family, but it must never reveal the imperial court's identity in public.
In addition, the Gu tribe is not allowed to invade the southern border of the Song Dynasty within fifty years.
The high priest readily agreed and wrote the oath on a fur roll. This was a special contract spell. When the high priest wanted to violate the contract in the future, the fur would automatically burn, and the soul of the person who took the oath would also be burned by the fire of karma.
The high priest signed his name without hesitation and handed the fur scroll to Zhou Zhilu.
The next day, the head of the Fuye Division's secret department came to the Gu Tribe Temple and had a secret conversation with the high priest until late at night.
That night, countless unfamiliar faces suddenly appeared in the territory of the Gu tribe.
As the various villages of the Gu tribe connected with each other, the Gu tribe's counterattack against the Bai family officially began.
In the stone house next to the temple, Zhou Zhilu looked at the message from Chu Kuangren on the Yingzijian in silence.
That was Chu Kuangren asking him when he would return.
Zhou Zhilu frowned and thought for a moment, then picked up his pen and wrote, "The imperial court has already launched its campaign against the Bai family. Yunjiang City, as the Bai family's base, will be extremely dangerous. You and Fusu Huike and the others must leave as soon as possible.
“But I still have doubts about the Bai family. The person who used the power of the Wild God to devour everyone’s souls in Yunjiang City has not been found yet.
"The imperial court has chosen a rare opportunity to restrict the Bai family, but I have seen the power of the God of Wilderness. If left unchecked, it will surely lead to disaster in the future. Yunjiang City will only be the beginning.
"I have a feeling that the person who used the power of the Wild God must have some connection with the Bai family. With the help of the Gu Clan to deal with the Bai family, I plan to stay and continue to investigate this matter secretly.
"Don't worry, just evacuate as soon as possible. Take care!"
After putting away the Yingzijian, Zhou Zhilu looked determined, put on a mask, and transformed himself into an ordinary Anbu member.
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A few days later.
On the outskirts of Guyuan Forest, there are several large villages in the jungle. This is the gathering place of the Bai family.
A thin, middle-aged man with feminine features was listening to the report from the person next to him with a gloomy face.
This person is Bai Qiufeng, the leader of the Bai family, and the person who reports to him is his younger brother Bai Sheng.
"Brother, the tribesmen we sent out yesterday have just returned. Although we didn't lose any manpower this time, but..."
"But what? No harvest?" Bai Qiufeng asked with a serious face.
"Yes, all the Gu insects in the Guyuan Forest have been driven deep into the south by the Gu tribe, and if our people go deep into the south, they will rob and kill them.
“The Gu Clan is also plundering large areas of the relevant spiritual herbs. Once they encounter them, they will definitely engage in battle.
"But what's strange is that they've suddenly become very strong. In the past, the Gu Tribe was no match for us, but now we're somewhat no match for them."
Bai Qiufeng snorted coldly upon hearing this: "Hmph, what else could it be? There must be some other force interfering."
Bai Sheng frowned upon hearing this and said, "Some time ago, the imperial court suddenly gathered troops in parts of southern Xinjiang, claiming it was a drill. Could this be the imperial court's involvement?"
Bai Qiufeng sneered and said, "It is very likely that if Emperor Wu were still alive, the Song court would definitely not form an alliance with foreign races to suppress internal forces. However, with the moral character of the current Emperor Wen and the officials in the court, it is really possible that they would do such a thing.
"Is there any news from Yunjiang City?"
Bai Sheng shook his head and said, "No, I heard from home that Yunjiang City is still very peaceful and there is no unusual movement."
Bai Qiufeng was puzzled when he heard this: "There's no movement from the Yunjiang prefect? Aren't they really afraid that my Bai family will take action against them?"
Bai Sheng was also a little surprised and said, "I don't know if this Yunjiang prefect is really incompetent or is deliberately avoiding us. He made such a big fuss but he didn't care about our Bai family.
"But big brother, what should we do next? Since the imperial court has already intervened, should we ask for help from the other ancient families?"
Bai Qiufeng slowly shook his head: "You think too simply. Why do you think the court concealed their identities and only acted in secret? Are the others all fools who can't see the real situation?
"They are telling the other families that the Song Dynasty court has no intention of turning against the ancient families. They are only doing these things in secret to restrict our Bai family.
"The other noble families don't know the specifics of the situation, so they're just watching from the sidelines, wary of the imperial court doing something too outrageous. But if they knew about our Bai family's current situation... I'm afraid even they would want to take advantage of the situation and bite us."
Bai Sheng was surprised and asked, "How could this happen? Aren't ancient families supposed to form alliances with each other?"
Bai Qiufeng sighed, "It's been too long. Our Bai family has fallen into this situation now. I don't believe that the other families really don't have any problems!
“Perhaps some aristocratic families’ inheritance is unimpeded, but… their ancestral demons will definitely have some problems. The ancient aristocratic families now… are actually watching each other and are wary of each other.
"If we can swallow up one of these families, we will be strong for another thousand years. So the relationship is quite delicate now. We are afraid that if one of them is missing, we will be unable to defeat the imperial court. So we want to swallow up one of them and become strong again."
Upon hearing this, Bai Sheng frowned and looked a little ugly.
Seeing this, Bai Qiufeng comforted him, "At least while mother is still alive, no one dares to touch my Bai family."
Then he asked, "How's the situation with Xiaoqin?"
Bai Sheng replied, "Due to the lack of poisonous insects and spiritual medicine, Xiaoqin's progress has been a bit slow..."
Bai Qiufeng's expression darkened. After a long moment of contemplation, he whispered, "Let her come over. Take her directly to Gu Yuan to give it a try."
Bai Sheng's expression changed. "No, big brother! Xiaoqin's realm isn't that high yet. If she rashly enters the Gu Abyss, even if her body can withstand it, her soul will surely be severely traumatized!"
Bai Qiufeng said coldly, "Even if your soul is no longer clear, as long as you can reach the ninth level, it will be enough."
Bai Sheng said in disbelief: "Brother, Xiaoqin is your daughter!"
"I know! But there's no time now!"
Bai Qiufeng shouted sternly, "With the imperial court interfering in this matter, it's becoming increasingly difficult to obtain the large quantities of poisonous insects and elixirs we once did. And mother... her lucid time is dwindling!"
Bai Qiufeng said with a hint of helplessness, "Once Mother leaves, our Bai family will no longer be able to resist any attack! Let Xiaoqin... come here."
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The Bai family of Yunjiang City.
Bai Xiaoqin was sleeping in the house at this time, and several people were on guard outside the house all night.
At this moment in Bai Xiaoqin's dream, she was happily playing with hydrangeas with her father in the yard, but suddenly her father's figure turned into foam.
Just when Bai Xiaoqin was confused, a huge white snake suddenly crawled over from a distance.
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