Ye Yun’s plan was to stage a play to lure Zhao Qiankun out.
Once the evidence was undeniable, no matter how Zhao Qiankun argued, he was doomed.
However, to pull off this play, he needed the cooperation of the three women around him.
After hearing his explanation, they were briefly surprised before agreeing to cooperate wholeheartedly.
As Ye Yun finished giving instructions for their actions after returning to the sect, they were getting closer and closer to the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect.
At this moment, Bai Xiaoxiao’s expression turned troubled, her quiet demeanor a stark contrast to the playful Lin Xueyan and Gu Xiaoyue.
“What is it, my disciple? Is there something you’re worried about?”
Ye Yun quickly noticed her anomaly and immediately asked with a smile.
“Master, I…”
Bai Xiaoxiao was still hesitant, but seeing her master’s gentle expression, she couldn’t help but lower her head and say.
“I’m sorry, Master. Regarding my family matters, I’ve been keeping them from you, even though they might cause you trouble…”
She had initially sought a patron, but after spending time together, her master had been incredibly kind to her.
Since her mother passed away when she was young, no one had been kind to her, not even her father. No one cared about her feelings or her inner world.
But after meeting her master, she felt cared for again, which made Bai Xiaoxiao feel increasingly guilty.
Yet, she was afraid that if she confessed, her master would be angry and regret taking her in.
“Oh? Tell me about it. What have you been hiding?”
Compared to the nervous Bai Xiaoxiao, Ye Yun appeared rather interested, acting as if it were no big deal.
At this moment, Lin Xueyan and Gu Xiaoyue also leaned in curiously, looking at her with confusion.
Under their gazes, Bai Xiaoxiao found it increasingly difficult to lift her head, and she mumbled.
“Master… I’m actually from Misty Mountain, and my father is the head of the Bai family…”
Ye Yun was quite surprised. “Misty Mountain Bai family? You’re the second daughter of the Bai family head?”
Although the Bai family was a hidden clan, they still had some contact with the outside world. Everyone in the Eastern Domain knew that the Bai family head, Bai Tianchen, had one son and one daughter.
“Yes, that’s right.”
Upon receiving confirmation, Lin Xueyan and Gu Xiaoyue were both astonished. No wonder their junior sister had such an elegant temperament and refined demeanor; she was from the Bai family.
Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and asked, “So what if you’re from the Bai family? There’s nothing to hide, is there?”
“Yes, but I actually escaped from the Bai family…”
Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and explained, “My father has always treated me as a tool for family alliances, hoping that I would marry out for the family’s benefit in the future.”
“Then, not long ago, the young master of the Fu Long Immortal Palace took a liking to me, so he made an arrangement with my father to marry me into the Fu Long Immortal Palace as his concubine.”
“So I secretly ran away. I didn’t expect to be captured by the Black Demon Sect by accident, and then I met you, Master…”
“I think my father must have found out by now and is definitely sending people everywhere to search for me and bring me back to Misty Mountain.”
“I’m sorry, Master. I’ve been hiding such important matters from you…”
After finishing her story, Bai Xiaoxiao was still a bit nervous. After all, it was such a big matter; it was normal for her master to be angry, right?
But when she subtly looked up, she saw her master’s smile unchanged, and he calmly said.
“I thought it was something terrible. So it’s just this. You don’t need to worry too much about it.”
His nonchalant demeanor bewildered Bai Xiaoxiao, who couldn’t help but remind him.
“That’s the Bai family, and the Fu Long Immortal Palace too.”
Although the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect was powerful, it was far inferior to the Bai family, let alone the formidable presence of the Fu Long Immortal Palace behind them.
Ye Yun chuckled dismissively, “So what? You certainly don’t want to marry that young palace master, right?”
“Yes, I hate that person. I’d rather die than marry him!”
The thought of that young palace master made Bai Xiaoxiao feel sick. His character was truly rotten.
Ye Yun nodded and smiled, “I understand. You don’t need to be afraid or worried. Since you’ve become my disciple, no one can force you to do anything you’re unwilling to do under my watch.”
He sat in front of Bai Xiaoxiao and gently stroked her head.
“Whether it’s the Bai family or the Fu Long Immortal Palace, it doesn’t matter even if the opponent is a Saint-level expert!”
What was the path of the Bai family? They merely had a few more Venerables than the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect. To him, the threat was not significant.
With his current rate of improvement, it wouldn't be long before he reached the peak of the Venerable realm, at which point the Bai family would be nothing to fear.
As for the Fu Long Immortal Palace, their strength was indeed troublesome. Unfortunately, this was the Eastern Domain, and if they dared to make a large-scale move, the Feather Fall Immortal Palace would not stand idly by.
Therefore, even if they became enemies, it would likely only escalate to a few Venerables, which generally wouldn’t threaten him. That was why he dared to make such a bold declaration.
And his domineering words were naturally a super killing move for anyone being protected.
Bai Xiaoxiao was no exception. Her heart trembled, and her emotions surged, making it difficult to calm down. When she looked up, tears were already streaming down her cheeks.
“Master…”
Her master’s words made her feel as if the shackles of family and arranged marriage that had bound her for many years were instantly broken.
At this moment, she might have finally gained true freedom.
At this moment, Bai Xiaoxiao smiled like a flower, tears flowing uncontrollably. She rushed forward and tightly embraced Ye Yun, her voice trembling uncontrollably.
“Thank you, Master… Thank you…”
Ye Yun was startled by her reaction. This little girl was quite proper before; how did she learn from Lin Xueyan?
However, considering Bai Xiaoxiao’s experience, he reached out and gently embraced her, offering her some comfort.
To be honest, due to Bai Xiaoxiao’s petite figure, she was very comfortable to hold.
While she wasn’t exactly voluptuous, her boneless softness felt quite nice. Coupled with the faint fragrance emanating from her, one might have thought about other things. How wonderful it would be to sleep holding her?
The moment this thought crossed his mind, Ye Yun jolted. Damn, why was he thinking such nonsense?
Ye Yun, you need to be calm. This is your disciple, and she’s not even eighteen yet!
Heaven could bear witness that it wasn’t his fault for having poor self-control. In his past life, he hadn’t even touched a girl’s finger. Who would have thought that in this life, he would have two disciples who were both stunningly beautiful and, more importantly, very clingy? Did they just like hugs?
Looking at the peerless beauty in his arms, Ye Yun’s scalp tingled. After all, a petite and adorable pale-haired beauty crying in his arms was incredibly potent.
If this continued, Ye Yun truly couldn’t guarantee that one day he wouldn’t succumb to temptation and lay hands on his disciple.
On the side, Lin Xueyan and Gu Xiaoyue, while sympathetic to Bai Xiaoxiao’s plight, did not diminish their envy of Bai Xiaoxiao in Ye Yun’s arms. They wished it were them instead.