Chapter 320 The Greedy Blackflame Flood Dragon
"Husband, why have you come to the Eastern Sea? Didn't I tell Xiao Qing to tell you to take good care of Hanlin?"
After regaining her composure, Bai Su Xin's eyes carried a trace of worry.
Xu Caichen gently stroked her silky hair and smiled. "It's fine. I came fully prepared this time, and I will make sure our family is reunited. Su Xin, let me introduce you—this is my master, the Head of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute at Wendao Academy."
When Bai Su Xin heard the words "Wendao Academy," a flash of shock appeared in her eyes, though she quickly returned to normal. She bowed toward Chu Feng and said, "Bai Su Xin greets Master."
"No need for formalities."
As Chu Feng spoke, he took a ten-thousand-year-old spirit herb from his storage ring and handed it over.
"I didn't bring many fine gifts on this trip. This ten-thousand-year Dragonbeard Grass can aid you in cultivation."
Bai Su Xin respectfully accepted the Dragonbeard Grass. "Thank you, Master."
Xu Caichen then introduced each of his fellow disciples to her.
After a few moments of casual conversation, Chu Feng led the Wendao Academy group out of the main house to a small sitting room, giving the couple space to speak privately.
"Husband, I didn't expect that you would have gone through so much over the years," Bai Su Xin said with emotion after hearing his experiences.
Xu Caichen said, "My dear, you've suffered. You won't blame me for marrying Xiao Zhuo, will you?"
Bai Su Xin shook her head. "If not for Miss Xiao Zhuo, you wouldn't have safely reached Wendao Academy, and our reunion today would never have happened. I am grateful to her and would never hold resentment."
Xu Caichen continued, "My dear, I came this time to formally propose to Father-in-law. Please help pass on the message."
"Alright."
Bai Su Xin nodded, then took out a transmission talisman from her storage ring and formed a hand seal.
The talisman flew toward the grand hall at the center of the palace.
Inside the hall, a middle-aged man with a rough face and black flames swirling around his body saw the talisman and frowned slightly.
"So, that unfilial daughter actually wants to see me."
Muttering to himself, he turned to an old man with a turtle shell on his back. "Bai Tou, go bring Su Xin to me. I want to hear what she has to say."
"Yes."
The old turtle turned and left.
Before long, Bai Su Xin entered the grand hall. She felt no affection for the man seated in the main seat—her so-called father, the Blackflame Flood Dragon.
Her mother had been a white snake demon, and while traveling the Eastern Sea, she had caught the Blackflame Flood Dragon's eye. He forcibly took her, and Bai Su Xin was born as a result.
From childhood to now, this father had never cared for her.
Otherwise, she would never have been rescued by Caichen's past life and decided to descend the mountain to repay him.
"Su Xin greets Father."
"What business do you have with me? Have you decided to compromise?"
The Blackflame Flood Dragon's tone was indifferent, completely disregarding his daughter. If not for her awakening the dragon blood within her and successfully transforming into a flood dragon, she wouldn't even have qualified to enter this palace.
"Don't think I don't know—you've already sent that illegitimate child away through Xiao Qing. If you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me for disregarding the bond between father and daughter."
Hearing this, Bai Su Xin's face turned extremely grim. The hand hidden beneath her sleeve clenched tightly. If her husband had not joined Wendao Academy, Hanlin would never have lived a safe life.
She spoke evenly. "Father, your daughter is willing to marry, but I will not marry Qing Jin Jiao. I will marry another prodigy."
"Oh?"
The Blackflame Flood Dragon had not expected this little girl to say such a thing. He even wondered if there was something wrong with his hearing.
"Heh, do you think you're worthy? Aside from Qing Jin Jiao, what other flood dragon prodigy would want you?"
Bai Su Xin said, "What if it's a prodigy from Wendao Academy?"
"Hahahaha…"
The Blackflame Flood Dragon burst out laughing. "Su Xin, I'm not mocking you, but tell me—what disciple who joins Wendao Academy isn't a prodigy in their own right? If you want to make an excuse, at least find a better one."
"But he's already here."
Bai Su Xin's face remained indifferent, completely ignoring the disdain in his words.
The Blackflame Flood Dragon's smile immediately vanished. He instinctively touched his nose, his expression suspicious. "Is that true?"
Bai Su Xin said, "Whether it is or not, Father will know at a glance."
The Blackflame Flood Dragon began weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Deep down, he didn't believe that this unfilial daughter, who had married a mere mortal, could possibly catch the eye of a Wendao Academy prodigy.
But he also didn't want to miss the chance to establish a connection with Wendao Academy.
Bai Su Xin caught the fleeting hesitation in his eyes. After ten years of dealing with this so-called father, she knew well that he was jealous and greedy. The reason he wanted her to marry Qing Jin Jiao was because he coveted the other party's influence.
Now that a son-in-law from Wendao Academy had appeared, naturally, he wouldn't want to let the opportunity slip away.
"If Father is unwilling, then I'll just have him return. Farewell."
She turned as if to leave, silently counting down in her heart: three, two…
Before she could count to one, his voice rang from behind.
"Wait."
Bai Su Xin turned back with a bright smile. "Father, is there something else?"
The Blackflame Flood Dragon asked, "You're saying he's here in the palace right now?"
"That's right."
Her smile grew more playful.
"How did he get in?"
The thought that someone had slipped in right under his nose filled the Blackflame Flood Dragon with displeasure.
Bai Su Xin smiled faintly. "Surely Father doesn't think that the mere formations of this palace could stop a prodigy of Wendao Academy? I've heard the two Holy Son candidates of the academy can suppress even King Realm experts—let alone Father, who is only at the peak of the Path Union Realm."
"You…"
Her words left him momentarily speechless, but then a bold thought crossed his mind. "Don't tell me you're saying he's one of those two?"
Bai Su Xin's smile faded. "Father, you're overthinking. But that prodigy is still among the very top in Wendao Academy."
The Blackflame Flood Dragon felt a small pang of regret, but quickly calmed himself.
"Fine, then I'll meet him. Just make sure you're not lying to me—you know the consequences."
Bai Su Xin nodded. "Of course. When does Father wish to see him?"
"Tonight. I'll host a banquet to welcome him, so no one can gossip."
Naturally, he wouldn't put all his eggs in one basket—if this prodigy didn't work out, he would still marry his daughter to Qing Jin Jiao.
"Alright, have someone come inform me when the time comes."
Bai Su Xin left quickly, leaving the Blackflame Flood Dragon deep in thought.
Night soon fell, and the palace bustled with noise and excitement. The Blackflame Flood Dragon had already notified his kin in the palace to attend the banquet and witness the style of a Wendao Academy prodigy.
As the aquatic clans chattered animatedly among themselves, a loud voice rang from outside the hall.
"Lady Bai has arrived! The Wendao Academy prodigy has arrived!"
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