Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

"She knew all along that we were on her turf."

There's no need to know why, just knowing the result is enough. Chu Xunfeng's mind flashed back to the chewed-up twig on the mudflat, and he glanced at the little white tiger still staring at the roasted meat.

So, why?

Why didn't the White Tiger God appear before?

Why has she reappeared now?

She seems to be waiting for something.

Chu Xunfeng raised his head and looked up at the sky. Soon, he saw the black dot slowly growing larger in his field of vision.

This is the only explanation.

The reason why the White Tiger God ignored them is unimportant; what matters is that she has come out now, which means...

"White Tiger God, it's been a long time since I last greeted you." The fourth prince of the Dragon Clan, standing on a bubble carpet, looked at the giant white tiger standing on the mountaintop, cupped his hands and spoke loudly.

Behind the Fourth Prince, the three elders of White Emperor City stopped at a distance, maintaining a maximum distance and not stepping into the territory of the White Tiger God.

Those two juniors in the White Tiger God's territory may not know the White Tiger's rules, but they know them very well. Back then, Grandpa Xu Bailing was involved in the attack that killed this White Tiger God's husband. Especially at times like these, it's crucial to avoid any unnecessary complications.

"Are you a descendant of the Azure Dragon?" The White Tiger God Lord did not recognize Ao Ning, but the aura of the "dragon" was undeniable.

“Azure Dragon God, that is my mother.” Ao Ning bowed to the White Tiger God from afar.

The enormous white tiger's eyes gleamed, its bright golden pupils scrutinizing the Fourth Prince. She could indeed see many traces of the Azure Dragon in Ao Ning, whether in his appearance or his smile, only his temperament was different.

The child who was in her womb back then has now grown into such a young man.

After a long pause, the White Tiger God snorted and said, "Let's go down and talk. As for those over there... I'll allow you to set foot on my territory, for the sake of the Azure Dragon."

"Thank you for your understanding, Divine Lord." The Fourth Prince smiled and looked back. Of the people who were just behind him, only the City Lord of White Emperor City was still in the sky; the other two had already flown down.

"Mom, Fifth Uncle." Upon seeing her relatives, the young lady's heart naturally settled down. Seeing the two men approaching her, she hurriedly went to greet them.

"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright." Although her clothes were a bit dirty and still had traces of blood, it was clear that Xu Bailing was in good spirits.

Chu Xunfeng also went to greet them, but seeing that the Fourth Elder and Xu Bailing were talking, he did not make a sound to disturb them.

However, the Fifth Elder bypassed Xu Bailing and walked towards Chu Xunfeng.

"Fifth Elder." Chu Xunfeng bowed to Zhou Pu, but Zhou Pu suddenly stepped aside to avoid Chu Xunfeng's bow.

Chu Xunfeng was stunned for a moment.

"Chu Xunfeng, Baidi City... I'm sorry." The Fifth Elder's face was full of apology, and his expression was bitter.

Chu Xunfeng slowly straightened up, the young man's brows furrowing slightly. He looked at the Fifth Elder, then looked past Zhou Pu and at the Fourth Elder, as well as the young lady who was also looking at him.

Chu Xunfeng remained silent for a while, his initial relaxed mood gradually cooling down. He looked at the Fifth Elder and asked, "Should I know what happened?"

Should I know?

Such a simple question made it difficult for Zhou Pu to say what he had prepared in his mind.

"Fifth Uncle?" Xu Bailing also noticed that something was wrong. Although she was not as quick-witted as Chu Xunfeng, she could sense the atmosphere even more.

A stiff atmosphere, a sense of estrangement.

"Fifth Uncle, what exactly happened?" Xu Bailing was a little flustered, as if something terrible was about to happen, but she couldn't stop it.

"Let me play the villain." The leader of White Emperor City stepped off his weapon and landed. Xu Gengnian looked into Chu Xunfeng's eyes. "Humans are not allowed to set foot on the territory of the White Tiger God."

“Once you step inside, you will be killed by her. This is a default rule. Without the intervention of the demon race, we cannot enter the territory of the White Tiger God. You and Bai Ling have no chance to leave.”

"So?" Chu Xunfeng asked with a smile, then turned to look behind him. The White Tiger God, whose size had shrunk considerably, was now standing shoulder to shoulder with the young man with fuzzy horns on his head, standing behind him.

"The Phoenix Blood Dragon Bone Pill is our only bargaining chip that can persuade the demon race. Only with the Azure Dragon God's influence can we protect you and Bai Ling."

“That makes a lot of sense.” Chu Xunfeng chuckled self-deprecatingly. He didn’t look at the leader of White Emperor City again, but turned to look at the young man with tufts of hair on his head. “So, you’re a demon?”

"Brother Chu, my name is Ao Ning." The Fourth Prince cupped his hands in greeting to the young man.

"So, what deal did you make?" Chu Xunfeng asked Ao Ning.

"White Emperor City provided information about you... and you, in exchange for me bringing my mother's keepsake, to exchange for the White Tiger God allowing you and Miss Xu Bailing to leave the God's territory safely."

"So, I've become a bargaining chip in this transaction?" Chu Xunfeng suddenly laughed, a laugh that was both sarcastic and self-deprecating.

Xu Bailing had a feeling that the young man standing there in the cave, who had been leaning on her and whose heart was so close to hers, was dragging his wounded body, pressing his shattered heart, with his back to her, slowly... leaving.

“Sometimes, I have to say, fate is truly wondrous.” He turned back and glanced at the group of people from Baidi City.

It's the same in the Ning family, and it's the same in Baidi City.

Although I have traveled to few places and set foot in few short twenty years, I have found myself homeless in all the places I have been. Alas, how laughable!

Xu Bailing suddenly broke free from her mother's embrace, went straight forward, and grabbed Xu Gengnian's arm. "Father! He is my eldest uncle's last disciple!"

Xu Gengnian remained unmoved.

She turned to look at her mother, who had taught her countless correct principles, and said, "Mother..."

Jiang Shu looked at her daughter across the room, pursed her lips, and sighed bitterly.

“Fifth… Uncle?” Xu Bailing turned her head, still wanting to find one last person.

Zhou Pu simply looked at Xu Bailing and shook his head bitterly.

“Young Miss, give up.” At this moment, it was Chu Xunfeng who spoke up to comfort her. “I am just a bargaining chip in Baidi City’s hands. I have already been thrown out to exchange for you, and the person who took my bargaining chip has already arrived.”

"If it weren't for this person who took over, the White Tiger God wouldn't have given face to the human race, and we would have died long ago."

"This matter is a done deal."

Chapter 40, Kill Her

"Chu...Xunfeng?"

Beneath the dark clouds, a chilly autumn wind brushed against the young lady's cheek.

Thunder was brewing in the dark clouds in the sky, and the abundant rain was held back, only bringing a damp feeling to the air.

"It's just a fact." Chu Xunfeng smiled and shook his head.

“Brother Chu, you flatter me.” Ao Ning suddenly spoke up, intervening in the conversation. “You can decide for yourself whether to stay or leave the demon race. My dragon race would never stoop to doing something that forces someone to do something against their will.”

"Is that so?" Chu Xunfeng glanced at Ao Ning, but didn't respond to his question.

Ao Ning shrugged helplessly and looked at the maid beside him. "Hong Ji, I think I'm being disliked."

"Yes, Your Highness," the woman dressed in fish-themed clothing replied with a smile.

"Ultimately, it's up to the Divine Lord to speak." Chu Xunfeng looked at the enormous white tiger behind him. "Divine Lord, what do you want us to do?"

The golden pupils of the White Tiger God reflected Chu Xunfeng's indifferent expression. "I hate the human race."

"I know, your husband and child were killed?" Chu Xunfeng nodded.

"You and that girl are both human."

"Yes." Chu Xunfeng nodded again.

"Then, one of you and her must die today." The White Tiger God suddenly took a step forward, his head lowered, his lips almost touching Chu Xunfeng's face.

However, the young man remained unfazed.

However, everyone in Baidi City changed their expressions, and even Ao Ning's smile disappeared.

Facing the gazes of the three elders from Baidi City, Ao Ning remained unmoved, as steady as Mount Tai.

"One of them must die, no discussion?"

"They must die! One of them!" The White Tiger God roared in suppressed rage, and thunder suddenly boomed in the sky. "I'm reminding you, if it weren't for you, she would have died the moment she entered my territory, and now we can't even piece together her remains!"

Rolling purple lightning was brewing in the dark clouds, churning and rolling, its dull rumble making one's eardrums vibrate.

Chu Xunfeng remained silent for a long time. He took a deep breath, and his clenched fist suddenly loosened.

"Go, kill her." The young man raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the four people from Baidi City.

At that moment, the Fourth Elder hugged Xu Bailing tightly, his expression bitter.

Xu Gengnian's eyes flickered, while Zhou Pu's five fingers, hidden behind his back, formed a claw, and a whirlwind silently gathered in his palm.

Xu Bailing, however, stood silently in place, her head bowed, saying nothing.

Ao Ning gently waved his fan and raised his eyebrows.

"Go and fight to the death with Baidi City." Chu Xunfeng lowered his hand and looked at the golden pupils of the White Tiger God, looking at his own reflection in those mirror-like pupils.

"You think I wouldn't dare?" the White Tiger God roared.

"The Divine Lord asked me to choose, and I have chosen. Now, let's see what the Divine Lord chooses." Chu Xunfeng breathed a sigh of relief and closed his eyes.

The White Tiger Goddess stared intently at Chu Xunfeng. After a long while, she snorted, and thunder roared in the sky. The lightning that pierced the heavens and earth stung Xu Bailing's vision.

A raindrop hit her face, the slight sting causing her eyelids to tremble slightly.

She stared intently at the rapidly receding scenery, and saw Fifth Uncle using the vortex of wind in his palm to fight against the White Tiger God's tiger claws.

She saw her fifth uncle's figure fly backward, and in the damp air, a line of blood spurted from Zhou Pu's mouth. Then her father rushed forward, slicing through the suddenly pouring rain with his sword, and wrestling with the white tiger whose figure was constantly growing taller.

What about him?