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Second Brother and Third Brother quickly dealt with the intruders, and tranquility returned to Room Number One. However, the number of people in the room changed from five to six, as Bright White Stone was brought out again and placed on the table.
There was only one chance for the projection, and once it passed, there would be no second opportunity. The Elder stroked his grizzled beard with a kind expression, saying, “Matriarch, you have truly been a great help.”
In fact, the five had considered asking her for assistance, but for safety reasons, they had no choice but to send her directly to the National Protector's Mystic Master Manor after entering the imperial capital. They were worried that someone might deliberately sabotage the projection of Bright White Stone, and even more concerned about potential harm coming to Matriarch.
The Bai Clan had remained hidden for too long, and the five of them no longer possessed their former strength. While they could protect themselves, they were not entirely confident in their ability to safeguard Matriarch from any covert attacks. They anticipated that there would be an ambush tonight; hence, they were reluctant to invite Matriarch. They had secretly arranged for numerous personnel, but two had already broken in. If anything unexpected happened, the future of the Bai Clan would indeed be worrisome.
“There is no need for such politeness, Elder. This time we are in Exiled Nation, and everything should prioritize the future of the Bai Clan. Otherwise, my Old Sister would have died in vain.” A hint of pain flashed in Matriarch's eyes. For decades, her Old Sister, who had accompanied her every night, had done so to help her step out of the Ancestral Hall. She could not let her sacrifice be in vain.
Speaking of this matter made the Five Elders sigh. As clan leader, Bai Zhan was becoming increasingly outrageous. If they hadn’t offered up the clan’s foundation as a bargaining chip, it was unlikely that Bai Zhan would have allowed them to leave.
“What a sin.” A look of pity appeared on Second Elder's round face. The emergence of such an unworthy descendant from the Bai Clan made one wonder what sins had been committed in previous lives; it was truly retribution.
The atmosphere in the room became heavy. Only Bright White Stone remained calm and serene, flickering with a faint light.
“Matriarch, I have a question.” The Elder broke the silence, extending two fingers to point at Bright White Stone. “It is said that projections from Bright White Stone display one character from the name of the next Legitimate Daughter as a hint. Why has it shown four characters this time?”
Because Bai Zhan’s position as clan leader was obtained through dubious means, apart from their own branch, no one truly believed that Baike was the noble Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan. However, everyone usually refrained from speaking about it. This was why Bai Zhan had acted recklessly within the clan; since Bright White Stone had never projected anything before. Had it not been for some inexplicable disturbance with Bright White Stone, causing increasing opposition against him that he could not suppress, they might not have even managed to get a projection at all.
“Elders, what you have heard is merely a common understanding among most members of our clan; in fact, there are many types of projections from Bright White Stone.” After a pause, Matriarch's gaze seemed distant as if recalling something. After a while, she continued: “In my generation, things were normal; just like what you Elders know—the projection showed the name of the Legitimate Daughter, which is my name. Because of this, I became the most esteemed woman of the Bai Clan. Before that moment, I also believed that there was only this one way for projections from Bright White Stone. But after becoming the Legitimate Daughter, I learned from it that this is merely the most ordinary form of projection.”
The Five Elders exchanged glances upon hearing this; it was their first time hearing such information—it was truly unprecedented. After being Elders of the Bai Clan for so many years, they thought they understood everything about their clan's insignia well enough; little did they know that they only grasped its surface.
“There is no need for you Elders to be overly surprised; this should be a clan secret. Besides the Legitimate Daughter, perhaps only each generation's clan leader knows about it.” Such secrets passed down through generations could not possibly be leaked; otherwise, Bai Zhan would not be completely ignorant of it. If he knew about it, he would never allow anyone other than himself to see projections from Bright White Stone, because once seen, then Baike, his daughter—the so-called identity of the Legitimate Daughter—would become a joke.
“Please elaborate further on this matter, Matriarch.”
“Alright, let me explain it to you in detail…”
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“Are you feeling better?” In his arms, Yun Tianmo noticed that Ouyang Zixin fluctuated between cold and hot; she seemed on the verge of collapse, which greatly worried him.
"I feel like there's something wrong with my physical functions, but my spirit is surprisingly good." Ouyang Zixin's breath was weak, yet her eyes were bright and spirited. To prove that what she said was true, she even attempted to communicate telepathically with Yun Tianmo. This was something nearly impossible for someone whose body was on the verge of collapse, yet she managed to do it.
Why was that?
"Do you think I should try to accept this external intrusion as Nameless suggested?" Since she couldn't quite articulate what the feeling was, Ouyang Zixin referred to it as an "external intrusion." From the perspective of her good mental state, perhaps it wasn't a malicious invasion after all; otherwise, why would she only feel discomfort in her body?
Moreover, even Nameless had not sensed any discomfort.
"Are you confident?"
"No."
Another silence fell between them.
This exchange had occurred no less than ten times, each time without a conclusion. However, they both knew that if this continued, Ouyang Zixin's body would definitely not hold up. It was only because she had undergone body refinement and reshaping by Rong Yi; otherwise, an ordinary person would have already collapsed.
"How about I give it a try?"
"I'll stay by your side."
They both spoke at the same time and then looked into each other's eyes. In each other's gaze, they saw trust and confidence, a kind of energy flowing between them that bolstered Ouyang Zixin's resolve.
Ouyang Zixin closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, there was no hesitation left—only determination. "Let's go!"
There were no howling winds or flying sand...
The stone corridor of the Underground Palace remained calm. Yun Tianmo had stepped aside. As Ouyang Zixin prepared to accept everything, the anticipated changes did not occur; instead, everything became eerily silent. Even her body seemed to have stopped feeling cold or hot, as if everything had been frozen in time.
—Master, this is spatial stasis! Oh my!
Nameless's voice sounded very excited. The spatial stasis he referred to must be describing the current situation.
Spatial stasis? Are you saying everything has come to a standstill? Including me?
"No, Master, not including you, but you see, the Ink King..."
Ouyang Zixin turned to look and realized that although Yun Tianmo had maintained the same posture and expression for a long time, it was not unusual. However, at this moment, she understood that he was frozen, rather than simply not moving.
"What the hell! What kind of situation is this?"
"Master, how do you feel?"
What do I feel?
Ouyang Zixin took a moment to sense her body; the discomfort had vanished, replaced by a warm sensation flowing throughout her body, making her feel very comfortable.
"The Return of the Legitimate Daughter."
"Master, what did you say?"
I said, "The Return of the Legitimate Daughter."
These four words suddenly appeared in her mind, and Ouyang Zixin just blurted them out without knowing what they truly meant.
"What exactly have I accepted?" This was the question she wanted to know the most. (To be continued.)
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