Oh no! My online romance partner is actually a Miao holy maiden!

Shenyue Village.

Bai Ling'er had already returned to her room to rest.

She was reluctant to do so because of the relationship between the two families.

That doesn't mean she would allow Ning Qifeng to keep an eye on her.

That kind of look—only Brother Yi could look at her like that!

If others saw it that way, she would feel an irresistible urge to gouge out their eyes and feed them to Xiaoqing.

Soon, Ning's parents arrived as well.

The family entered in a grand procession, carrying quite a few gifts.

After everyone sat down again and exchanged pleasantries, the atmosphere gradually reached its peak.

Ning's father picked up his wine bowl, and, emboldened by the alcohol, smiled and made his intentions clear.

"Brother Bai, Sister-in-law Bai, our two families have a long-standing friendship. My son Qifeng has always been fond of Ling'er. With the Jiuli Grand Ceremony just around the corner, if we could add to this joy by forming a marriage alliance, wouldn't it be a wonderful story if our two families joined forces in the future of the Miao region's nine villages?"

Upon hearing this, the air in the hall seemed to freeze instantly.

Father took a sip of fruit wine, his eyes brightening slightly, clearly finding the proposal quite plausible.

Knowing each other inside and out, and combining their strengths, they are definitely better than that Han Chinese kid down the mountain.

Bai Que sat upright to the side, expressionless.

Bai Lan held her wine bowl, a thoughtful smile playing on her lips.

Only Bai Ye's buttocks, which had already been whipped, were still throbbing with pain.

Upon hearing the word "engagement," her nerves snapped, and she blurted out, "No way!"

My little sister really likes that Han Chinese boy.

How could I possibly be interested in someone else?

He experienced it firsthand, and now when he thinks of Xiaoqing...

With the added punishment of whipping... he felt his buttocks hurt even more.

If this is really settled, wouldn't my little sister be sending the Ning family to their doom?

My little sister is probably preparing her ultimate move right now...

Ning Qifeng was stunned. He wasn't that bad, was he?

"Why not?"

Bai Ye opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Bai Lan interrupted him.

"It's nothing. What the third brother means is that there are many rules and regulations regarding my little sister's marriage. We need to ask my little sister for her opinion first."

The old woman quickly stepped in with a smile to defuse the situation: "Yes, the children are still young. The ceremony is just around the corner, so there's no rush, no rush."

After saying that, the mother casually put it under the table.

She stomped precisely on her father's toes, grinding them hard for half a circle.

Father's face instantly turned from red to purple, and he gasped, "Hiss!"

Everyone turned to look at him.

The mother smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Father silently swallowed his tears, forcing a smile, "No, it's just an old ailment."

Bai Lan sat opposite him, her abs twitching from trying to suppress her laughter, and she didn't dare to laugh out loud.

The Ning family members looked at each other, feeling that the Bai family was rather strange.

The afternoon passed by very quickly.

After the families finished discussing business, they dispersed to prepare for the complicated procedures of the inheritance ceremony.

Bai Ling'er never gave Ning Qifeng a kind look from beginning to end.

She was inside the house.

Ning Qifeng tried to get close to her several times under the guise of sending calming tea or snow lotus.

They were all forced to retreat.

When it was time for dinner, the Ning family, as honored guests, naturally dined at the same table as the Bai family.

At the table, Ning Qifeng deliberately chose a seat right next to Bai Ling'er.

He was extremely gentle and showed concern for her well-being.

She then proactively used serving chopsticks to place a piece of fresh, tender fish into Bai Ling'er's bowl.

"Ling'er, these are fish I caught myself in the back mountain. Try them and see if you like them."

Bai Ling'er looked at the extra fish in the bowl, and her brows instantly furrowed into a tight knot.

At that moment, the coldness in her eyes almost overflowed.

She didn't even touch her chopsticks; she slammed her hand on the table, stood up, turned around, and strode away from the table.

They left their seats decisively, leaving behind a table full of people staring at each other in bewilderment.

The mother and father quickly tried to smooth things over, saying that this was too offensive.

Although the Bai family doesn't have to worry about others' opinions, they shouldn't be so rude and look down on others...

Seeing this, Bai Ye quickly put down his chopsticks and bowl: "I...I'll go check on my little sister!"

The wind made the silver bells tinkle in the corridor outside the stilted house.

Bai Ye limped after him, calling out, "Little sister, wait a minute."

Bai Ling'er stopped, her back to him, her voice icy.

"Third Brother, don't bother me."

"How can you talk like that? What's wrong with me?" Bai Ye was a little unhappy. Why did everyone seem to dislike him?

However, seeing Bai Ling'er's mood, he didn't continue and changed the subject.

"Little sister, are you thinking about that kid surnamed Xu?"

These are not questions, but statements.

Seeing that Bai Ling'er didn't want to talk to him, he leaned closer and whispered, "Little sister, actually... Xu Yi came when I left Jiangcheng that day. I saw him in the rearview mirror."

Bai Ling'er shuddered and abruptly turned around.

Her eyes instantly lit up with an astonishing light: "What did you say? Brother Yi has caught up with us?"

"Um……"

Shiro sighed. "I told him you were at the gas station, and he came... He wasn't actually late."

I saw him at the gas station. His clothes were soaked by the water truck next to him, and he almost fell.

But my older brother wouldn't let me tell you, and he wouldn't let me park the car either...

Hearing Bai Ye's words, Bai Ling'er felt as if her heart had been struck by something heavy.

My eyes instantly welled up with tears, and a feeling of being touched and sweet spread through my heart.

Brother Yi is nothing like what my older brother said! He hasn't given up on me! He still cares about me!

Brother Yi, will you come?

If you come, I'll go with you!

Regardless of your saintly status, your Nine Li heritage, or your family rules, as long as you dare to stand in front of me, Ling'er dares to betray the whole world for you!

I've already taken ninety-nine steps, Brother Yi, can you be brave this time for Ling'er?

Even if it's just to let Grandma and the others know that you care about me, okay?

As for the Ten Thousand Gu Bridge... Ling'er will absolutely not let you encounter the slightest danger!

Looking at his younger sister's appearance.

Bai Ye couldn't help but shiver, and stammered, "Little sister?"

Bai Ling'er snapped out of her thoughts, raised an eyebrow at him, and spoke with a hint of suspicion in her tone.

"Third Brother, didn't you always dislike Brother Yi? You thought he was some pretty boy from outside the mountains who stole me away? Why are you telling me all this on your own initiative?"

Bai Ye scratched his hair and turned his face away awkwardly.

"I don't like him, and that kid is annoying! I think he's a coward who doesn't dare admit he has feelings for you, which is why you were poisoned by the Gu!"

You were hurt because of him, but... I can sense that you're truly happy when you're with him.

Bai Ye paused, his expression becoming somewhat complicated.

Moreover… the Gu energy within you seems to be becoming active again. Father and elder brother always think that keeping you locked up in the village is for your own good, but I think that Han boy might be the only medicine to suppress the violent Gu energy within you.”

Sometimes, mental illness requires mental medicine.

Hearing Bai Ye's rare, reliable and thoughtful words, Bai Ling'er's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes showed a touch of warmth.

Meanwhile, at the dining table in the hall.

Bai Lan took out her phone, and the screen was flashing a WeChat message from Xu Yigang.

Xu Yi: I've arrived at the address you gave me. The road ahead is a cliff and a forest; the car can't go any further. What should I do next?

Bai Lan raised an eyebrow and quickly swiped her finger across the screen.

Bai Lan: Hike up the mountain along the path I gave you.

Bai Lan: By the way, just a friendly reminder, many people dare not walk on this road, as it is teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts.

Bai Lan: If you're scared, it's not too late to turn back to Jiangcheng now. I promise I won't tell Xiaomei, and I'll save you face as a man.

A few seconds later, the reply from the other side popped up, filled with a ruthless and desperate attitude.

Xu Yi: I've come all this way, do you think I'm going to turn back? Tell me the exact route!

Xu Yi looked at the dark forest and made up his mind!

He wanted Ling'er to know that he had come, that he hadn't backed down! It's never too late to express your love!

PS: Next up is Xu Yi's adventure in the stronghold.

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