Gu Qianying expressed her regret to the old man before her.
She sighed and then said, "Since the cause of this matter originates from the back mountain, I will go and see who the divine being is back there."
Those present were startled. The back mountain was a forbidden zone, fraught with danger. A single misstep could endanger one's life.
Bai Chongshan hesitated, "If we let you go alone, how could we possibly feel at ease?"
He was filled with unease.
He wanted someone to go, yet he didn't want anyone to go first.
Although they had never given up on Bai Wenshan's illness, they were already filled with despair, believing that a solution was unlikely to be found.
If Gu Qianying were to lose her life because of this.
As an elder, he would be deeply unsettled.
Facing Bai Chongshan's conflicted gaze, Gu Qianying chuckled, "Don't worry, Master Bai. I am not one of your Bai family, so there's no need for you to fear for me!"
Bai Yufeng's expression changed instantly, a hint of anger flashing across his face.
This woman had no idea what the back mountain truly was.
He stepped forward and said calmly, "Master Bai, rest assured. With this foolish woman by my side, she will not come to harm."
Gu Qianying's body stiffened, and she gritted her teeth, "Do you know how to speak? How dare you call me a foolish woman."
Bai Yufeng arrogantly lifted his head, "If you go to your death alone, do you expect this young master to praise your intelligence?"
Gu Qianying was so angry she laughed, her fingers trembling as she clenched them, repeatedly telling herself.
Do not get angry with this person. She still needed his blood. Once she obtained what she needed, killing him would be justified.
Gu Qianying put on a fake smile, "Yes! Young Master Bai is right. With you protecting me, I have nothing to worry about. Your kindness is truly enough to move heaven and earth!"
Bai Yufeng was not infamous within the family, but his reputation was certainly well-known.
Everyone knew that this person had a capricious temper and could end someone's life if they displeased him.
What virtue did Master Bai's family possess to receive his help?
They wore expressions of difficulty and spoke through gritted teeth, "Young Master Bai, the back mountain is truly dangerous. If you were to go, we would not be able to account for it to our family."
Bai Yufeng's eyes darkened, and he shot them a disdainful glance.
He then said plainly, "What this young master wants to do, he will do. I said I would help you today, and you dare to contradict me."
Bai Yangping was very displeased, "Young Master Bai, you cannot speak like that. It is this young lady we are seeking help from, not you. Moreover, are you not trying to obtain the voting slips in my hand right now?"
Hearing Bai Yangping's voice, Bai Yufeng became enraged.
He condensed a black, fierce flame in his palm and sent it forward, striking near Bai Yangping.
Following this, his icy voice was heard, "You cannot meddle in my affairs, nor do you have the right to. Unless you wish to die by my hand!"
Bai Chongshan trembled and quickly tried to smooth things over, "What are you saying, Young Master Bai? We are family. We are grateful for your willingness to help us, and in the future, we will repay you with all our might."
Bai Yufeng let out a cold laugh, retracted his power, and casually slung an arm around Gu Qianying's waist.
"A joke. I don't need your repayment. This young master is helping this woman."
Gu Qianying rolled her eyes back, impatiently tugging at Bai Yufeng, "What madness is this? Don't scare others. Hurry and come with me, I want to go home!"
Bai Yufeng smiled meaningfully, "So you want to go home. Then come home with this young master."
Gu Qianying glared at him resentfully, "Who wants to go home with you? That is my home."
The two bickered all the way back to the small wooden house.
Candlelight had already been lit inside the small wooden house, with wisps of smoke rising and the aroma of food wafting through the air.
Without a doubt, those two had already returned home.
Gu Qianying's previously vigilant heart finally relaxed. She shrugged and pushed Bai Yufeng aside, "Young Master Bai, it's time to go. We are family having dinner, and it would be awkward for you to disturb us, wouldn't it?"
However, she had underestimated Bai Yufeng's thick skin.
Bai Yufeng completely ignored Gu Qianying and unceremoniously opened the wooden door, "Your home is this young master's home. What is wrong with this young master coming home?"
Gu Qianying's pupils widened, and she rushed forward in a panic, "What are you doing? Don't be ridiculous."
But the situation could no longer be stopped.
Bai Yufeng stood casually in the courtyard, his gaze calm as he swept over Xiao Yihao and Duan Xifeng, who was busy in the kitchen.
Upon seeing Bai Yufeng approach, Xiao Yihao became particularly wary.
"Mother, why is this person here? He is so audacious. We do not welcome him."
Bai Yufeng's lips curved slightly.
Do not welcome him?
In this place, no one had ever dared to say such a thing.
His cold eyes narrowed slightly, and he slowly scanned forward, "You brat, speaking so carelessly. You truly have a lot of nerve. Hurry and come apologize to this young master, and this young master might spare your life."
Xiao Yihao exploded, his hair standing on end.
"On what grounds? This is my home, it has nothing to do with you. You shamelessly came here, do you intend to freeload a meal?"
Duan Xifeng was busy in the kitchen, the sounds of pots and pans clattering incessantly.
His cheerful voice drifted over, "Honestly, the ingredients here are quite fresh. The chickens from Zhong Street, the cattle from Xijie, none of them are as satisfying as those from the academy. I haven't eaten well these past few days, I must have a good meal."
Xiao Yihao looked at him with disappointment.
Bai Yufeng, their enemy, had appeared before them, yet he paid no mind to anything else, still fiddling with the pots and pans.
This caused their initial momentum to falter significantly.
But he showed no fear, quickly raising his head high, his teenage voice gradually becoming heavy, "Let me tell you, with me here, you will not bully my mother."
Gu Qianying was moved.
As expected, he was her child, always putting his mother first.
But it was a pity that these so-called threats were nothing more than falling rain or a feather brushing past for Bai Yufeng, carrying no deterrence.
Bai Yufeng casually rested his chin on his hand and spoke mercilessly, "A greenhorn, a brat who hasn't even grown all his fur, dares to be so arrogant in front of me. Be careful, lest this young master lays hands on you and turns you into a diced radish. Let's see how arrogant you can be then."
Gu Qianying thought of that scene, her face turning from green to white, then red to purple, finding it exceptionally amusing. Fearing her muffled laughter would be heard, she quickly covered her mouth and nose with her sleeve.
Xiao Yihao quickly noticed Gu Qianying's unusual reaction, his little face turning red with anger.
"Mother, why are you laughing at me too?"