Dual cultivation makes you stronger, everyone else is a prodigy, and I'm the only one slacking

At this moment, the air was completely silent. Even though Bai Xuanjun had lived for thousands of years, he had never expected things to develop this way.

The Bai family had already shown considerable humility and respect by taking the initiative to propose marriage. But now, things have turned out differently, with two men sharing one wife.

If this were to reach the Changming Sacred Domain, wouldn't the Bai family become a laughingstock of the world?

Yu Luoning shrugged, looking troubled, but a slight smile played on her lips.

"Elder Bai, you see, I have no choice. I can't take responsibility for two people and split myself in two."

"There are only two options for now."

Bai Xuanjun asked, "What method?"

Yu Luoning tilted her head and gently scratched her cheek with her fingertip. "First, we can just drop this matter and pretend it never happened. Second, if the Bai family doesn't mind, I'll take a loss and reluctantly accept Young Master Bai as one of my husbands."

The moment those words were spoken, the world fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop; everyone was stunned.

Will she take in the young master of the Bai family, or one of her husbands?

The disciples and elders of Dongbao Shangzong were so astonished that they could fit an egg in their mouths.

She...she's so outspoken!

Yu Luoning, the person involved, was not flustered at all; she was betting on the pride of the Bai family.

Ancient clans from other regions like the Bai family would definitely not accept such conditions, thus giving her complete freedom.

She wasn't afraid if the other party turned hostile and tried to forcibly take her back.

With Cui Xiu as her backer, what did she have to worry about?

Bai Xuanjun closed her eyes briefly and said in a slow voice, "This old woman needs to discuss this for a moment."

As soon as he finished speaking, a soundproof barrier slowly rose up, enveloping the entire airship.

Inside the barrier, the Bai family members finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"What else is there for the Ancestor to discuss? Rong Ling is of such high status, yet that woman dares to covet the Ninth Young Master as one of her husbands! This is an insult to the Bai family!"

"Indeed, how could the dignified Bai family, known for its fragrant bones, have ever suffered such humiliation? This woman cannot be allowed to live..."

One sound after another rang out, and everyone's face turned extremely ugly.

Only Bai Rongling remained quietly in place, her expression hidden behind the veil.

He stood silently, his narrow eyes half-closed, his thick, long eyelashes drooping down, obscuring the thoughts in his eyes.

They neither agreed nor disagreed, appearing as if they were detached from the matter.

After a long while, Bai Xuanjun lightly tapped the ground with his cane, producing a crisp sound that immediately silenced the surrounding noise.

Looking at everyone, she said in a low voice, "Do you all still remember the first rule of my Bai family's ancestral precepts?"

Everyone fell silent.

Bai Xuanjun: "Stay away from the path of all emotions."

Upon hearing this, many elderly people's expressions changed slightly.

Bai Xuanjun sighed softly, "You are young and unaware of the details. But I know it all. Ten thousand years ago, one of my Bai family's most brilliant and beautiful ancestors fell at the hands of the successor of the Myriad Emotions Path."

That woman merely beckoned, and my Bai family ancestor was completely bewitched, nearly handing over the entire Bai family to her. He even defied the world for her sake, but what was the end result? He only met a tragic end, dying and vanishing without a trace.

Silence fell on the deck.

Bai Xuanjun said slowly, "The Path of Ten Thousand Emotions cannot be left unchecked. Now that the successor of this generation has appeared, rather than letting her grow up and wreak havoc on the world, it is better to bring her under the control of my Bai family. This is the true purpose of my trip."

After saying that, she looked at Bai Rongling and said softly, "Xiao Jiu."

Bai Rongling cupped her hands slightly, "Ancestor, please give your orders."

"Do you...do you have any complaints?"

Bai Rongling remained calm. "My entire life has been a gift from my family. If my family needs me, I, Rongling, will go through fire and water without hesitation."

He answered calmly, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

Bai Xuanjun looked at him, a complex mix of emotions and guilt flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, everyone held their breath, waiting for the patriarch to make a decision. The younger generation looked at Bai Rongling with expressions of sympathy and regret.

Bai Jiu, whose beauty is unparalleled and whose charm captivates all realms, is actually going to share a wife with another man? This is simply outrageous!

"Grandfather, isn't Ninth Brother's marriage a once-in-a-lifetime event?"

"Indeed? Since we are so wary of the Myriad Emotions Path, why not nip it in the bud before it grows up and eliminate any future troubles?" Another person's eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent.

Bai Xuanjun pondered for a moment, then glanced at the group of juniors and asked, "Do you think you can kill them?"

The younger generation was slightly startled. Bai Xuanjun continued, "Although this realm is barren, it has guardians who are stationed there. Our cultivation levels are all suppressed by the Heavenly Dao. Who can guarantee a fatal blow?"

"If we fail to kill her, we will have formed an enmity today. When she grows up, she will be the second Dao Ancestor of Ten Thousand Emotions. At that time, she will hold a grudge against my Bai family and come seeking revenge. Who among you can stop her?"

"Remember our ancestral teachings: stay away from worldly desires, not because we are afraid, but because we cannot afford to gamble. Besides, there is already a karmic connection between her and Xiao Jiu, which cannot be severed by killing her."

Upon hearing this, the younger generation fell silent. Bai Xuanjun waved his hand and sighed, "Alright, since that's the case, let's leave this matter at that for now. But remember, from today onwards, no Bai family disciple shall provoke any successor of the Myriad Emotions Path, nor shall they participate in any efforts to suppress the Myriad Emotions Path."

"We will obey the Ancestor's command." Everyone responded in unison.

Before long, the barrier slowly dissipated, and the Bai family's flying boat turned around in full view of everyone.

This scene left everyone in the square wide-eyed and stunned.

"Huh? Why did the Bai family leave?"

Witnessing this scene, Yu Luoning was also slightly stunned, thinking that Bai Xuanjun had figured it out and would no longer force the marriage.

This gave her a slight sense of relief.

Just when everyone thought the matter was over, Cui Xiu, who had remained silent until now, chuckled softly.

His dark, eerie purple eyes calmly stared at the flying boat before him.

The next moment, an unparalleled pressure belonging to the Mahayana stage descended fiercely, and the flying boat immediately came to a screeching halt.

Bai Xuanjun stood at the bow of the boat, his gaze coldly fixed on Cui Xiu.

Cui Xiu said calmly, "I said, can you leave now?"

Bai Xuanjun frowned. "Does Your Excellency have any further instructions?"

Cui Xiu chuckled softly, slowly raised his finger, and pointed it quietly at Bai Rongling through the crowd. He said, "You can leave, but he must stay."