The afternoon sunlight slanted slightly, causing the green bamboo to sway and cast a mottled reflection inside the house.
After a brief retreat, Bai Yunqi's aura grew increasingly robust, and the eerie feeling around him vanished, making him appear much more composed.
"I wonder what matter the Venerable Family has called me for. Interestingly, I have an urgent matter I wish to request your help with." Upon entering, he respectfully saluted and spoke first, "When we first met, you were in a weaker position. I assume offering your allegiance to the Family Guardian Immortal was a matter of opportunism.
Now, times have changed. Miss Hu and I have discussed privately, and although you are generous and do not hold grudges, we cannot deceive ourselves.
