Perhaps too shocked, Bi Jue didn't react for a moment, remaining seated on the ground, her eyes fixed on her daughter with a blank, stiff look.
"So, Sect Leader Bi, what's your decision?"
Seeing that Bi Jue remained unmoved, Cui Hao urged him anxiously.
The stalemate with the Mirror of Wonders can only last for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. If the Dragon Girl cannot be dealt with within that time, she will break free and leave...
Meanwhile, the crowd below gradually surrounded her, their eyes fixed on the Dragon Girl with predatory intent.
"Sect Leader Bi, I know you're struggling with this decision. On one hand, there's the 'daughter' you've raised since childhood, and on the other, the coveted 'dragon vein.' It's certainly difficult for you to make this choice... But! You have to think about it: she's not truly your daughter in a real sense. It's like you've raised her for over a decade for nothing. Now, it's time for her to make her contribution..."
"Indeed, Sect Master Bi, with the dragon vein, would you still lack a daughter?"
"Take our advice and let's join forces to send the Dragon Girl to the Dragon Realm. Then, we'll each rely on our own abilities to deal with the dragon veins."
...
Their plan was sound. The current stalemate was very disadvantageous for them. It wasn't that they didn't want to take action, but they were currently within the Daoguang Sect, and even if they joined forces, they might not be able to defeat the entire Daoguang Sect.
Moreover...
Even if we take the dragon girl back to the Dragon Realm, no one can guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen along the way, given the long journey...
Therefore, they can only join forces temporarily.
Even if you obtain the dragon vein, it will still depend on luck and strength.
Who would submit to a weakling?
Of course, in their minds, the only one who is truly powerful is themselves...
Therefore, their primary goal was to get Bi Jue to willingly join them in sending the Dragon Girl back to the Dragon Realm.
...
With a sigh, as if having made an important decision, Bi Jue shook his head and said:
“Min’er is, after all, my daughter whom I’ve raised for eighteen years. Even if she’s not my biological daughter, she’s still as good as one. I’m willing to let her go back, but I don’t want her to be taken back in a exploitative way. Do you understand?”
Bi Min, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly shed two clear tears and murmured:
"Father……"
Bi Jue went up and wiped away Bi Min's tears, saying with heartache:
"Min'er, be good, Min'er, don't cry. Don't worry, Min'er, Father won't let them take you away!"
Bi Jue stood up, and at that moment, he stood tall and upright.
"Bi Jue, are you crazy? Aren't you afraid of the Dragon Realm's revenge?"
"Now that the Dragon Girl has appeared in the world, do you think you can hide with her for the rest of your life?"
"Even if you can hide, can you bear to let her live a life where she can't see the light of day and can't hold her head up high?"
"If you don't think about her, at least think about the entire Daoguang Sect. Don't you care about the lives of the millions of disciples?"
...
Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, but it was unclear whether they were genuinely concerned for Bi Jue and Bi Min, or simply wanted to take the Dragon Girl away...
“Bi Hui…”
Bi Jue suddenly called out to Bi Hui, his only younger brother.
"Brother..."
Bi Hui had a bad feeling...
Sure enough, Bi Jue said the next sentence:
"From now on, I entrust the Daoguang Sect to you... I will take Min'er and live in seclusion, never to appear in this world again. This is the last thing I can do as a father..."
Bi Hui nodded somewhat heavily.
He knew that Bi Jue was a man of his word, and once he made a decision, nothing could change it.
Therefore, he didn't try to persuade him further, but simply accepted the responsibility.
...
As soon as Bi Jue said this, everyone was unhappy.
They were after the dragon vein. If Bi Jue were to take the dragon girl into seclusion now, wouldn't the dragon vein be gone?
At present, the threats and the admonitions are all aimed at taking away the Dragon Girl in exchange for the Dragon Vein.
...
As the situation grew increasingly tense, almost to the point of drawing swords, the Myriad Mirror in Cui Hao's hand suddenly lost its luster.
"Damn it, the Mirror of Wonderful Flowers has lost its effect! Quick! Don't let her get away!"
Seeing that things were not going well, Cui Hao immediately shouted.
The crowd surrounded the dragon girl.
"Let's see who dares to take my daughter away!"
Bi Jue strode forward and stood in front of Bi Min.
"Sect Leader Bi, we will respectfully address you as Sect Leader once more. Does your Daoguang Sect intend to become enemies with the other two major sects?"
At some point, the Sword Control Sect and the Armor Protection Sect, both of the three major sects, joined forces, posing a significant threat to Bi Jue.
"Sect Leader Bi, we'll ask you one more time: join forces with us to send the Dragon Maiden back to the Dragon Realm. You'll also have a chance to be chosen as the Dragon Vein's leader. What do you say?"
They made concessions repeatedly, hoping Bi Jue wouldn't be ungrateful...
Despite the perilous situation, Bi Jue did not back down; he stood firmly before the Dragon Girl.
"Anyone who dares to touch my daughter will have to get past me, Bi Jue, first!"
"Father……"
Bi Min was about to say something, but was interrupted by Bi Jue.
He gazed tenderly at Bi Min, his smile as warm as a spring breeze even amidst the surrounding weapons.
"Don't be afraid, Minmin, your father is here. He will protect you..."
Turning her head, those gentle eyes seemed to have vanished, replaced by a chilling coldness as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
"If you want to fight, I, Bi Jue, will accompany you to the end!"
"Fine, Bi Jue, since you insist on refusing to listen to reason, then don't blame us! Attack! Capture the Dragon Girl alive, and the rest... kill without mercy!"
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