Recently, something big happened on the Trading Island.
The Bai Clan, one of the five controlling clans, had an internal conflict. The Second Elder of the Bai Clan initiated a coup d'état. Within a short period of time, he killed all the Clan Leader's descendants and took over the position of Clan Leader.
The previous Clan Leader was nowhere to be found. Some said he died during the coup d'état, others said he was imprisoned by the Second Elder, and others said he escaped.
Within a short period of time, this news flew across the entire Trading Island as if it had wings. In other words, by now, everyone on the Trading Island knew about this.
Ling Xian and Bai Xiao Qi were the same.
Currently, the two of them were sitting inside a hotel room with their brows tightly locked together and were silent.
After a long while, Bai Xiao Qi slowly raised her head. There were still traces of tears on her cheeks and she asked, "Xian Ling, what should we do now?"
"I don't have a solution. This is far too troublesome. We can only take it one step at a time." Ling Xian smiled helplessly, feeling a headache coming on.
After three days of investigating, he knew more about this than others and felt even more troubled.
This was all because Ling Xian found out an important piece of news. Behind the Second Elder of the Bai Clan, was the shadow of the mysterious House. As for the information regarding this mysterious sect, he had also inquired about it.
It was a House that had been hidden from the world for many years. Even though it hasn't shown itself for many years, its name shocked the entire Trading Island. Even the Five Great Clans that divided the island equally were wary of them and did not dare to underestimate them in the slightest.
From this, it became obvious how powerful this House was. In other words, it was more powerful than any of the five controlling clans.
Therefore, after he found out about this news, Ling Xian's heart was getting heavier and heavier, as if a giant rock was pressing down on him.
"Xian Ling, I am sorry. I dragged you into a terrifying whirlpool." Bai Xiao Qi's eyes turned red and tears began to roll down her cheeks. Her voice trembled, "How about … how about you …"
"Me what?"
Ling Xian softly sighed, "You want me to leave?"
Bai Xiao Qi gritted her teeth. Though she was extremely unwilling, she didn't want to drag Ling Xian down with her, "Yes, that House is far too powerful. You should leave. I don't want to drag you down."
"You, what nonsense are you talking about?" Ling Xian shook his head and patted Bai Xiao Qi's head. "Since I promised you, I have to stay. I won't leave you alone."
"Really?"
Bai Xiao Qi's eyes shone with light. Though she said that, deep down, she didn't want Ling Xian to leave. Because if that happened, she would really be all alone.
"Really. Don't worry, I won't let you be alone." Ling Xian nodded softly. His lips curled into a warm smile, as if he was a gentleman.
At once, Bai Xiao Qi smiled brightly. She felt very safe. No matter how dangerous the road ahead is, she will not be afraid.
However, Ling Xian silently sighed, worried about his and Bai Xiao Qi's future.
In his six years of cultivation, he had encountered many powerful enemies, but there had never been one that made him feel so oppressed and troubled. After all, he was not going up against a person, he was going up against an entire House!
Though Ling Xian had once suppressed two Houses by himself, the House of Xuan Yin and the House of Ling Jian could only rule Shi Ao Island. Out of the 36 islands, they were at most a controlling force. The mysterious House, on the other hand, was a force that even the five clans were afraid of!
Therefore, how could Ling Xian not feel oppressed?
However, since he had promised Bai Xiao Qi, he had to stay. Even if the road ahead of him was a mountain of knives, a sea of fire, a dragon's pond or a tiger's cave, he had to go!
"The moment I step foot on the Trading Island, I have to go up against an unpredictable and mysterious force. What a headache." Ling Xian rubbed his temples and acted like he was having a headache.
"Hehe, who told you to promise me." Bai Xiao Qi stuck out her tongue. Her cute and innocent look was very endearing.
Ling Xian smiled helplessly, "It's all because of your tears. You cried so hard that I had no choice but to come back. "
"What can I do? I have no home and my father is nowhere to be found. Other than you, I don't know where else to go for help. " Bai Xiao Qi mumbled, "If even you won't help me, then other than crying, what else can I do?"
Hearing this, Ling Xian suddenly frowned. This made Bai Xiao Qi a little fearful. She wasn't sure what she said wrong.
"Bai Xiao Qi, listen carefully. In this world, it is hard for anyone to rely on their entire life. The only person you can truly rely on is yourself. "
Ling Xian wiped off his smile and said in a low voice, "Especially under these circumstances, you have to learn how to be independent and walk forward bravely. You can't just cry and stay where you are. Do you understand? "
"I …"
Bai Xiao Qi hesitated. She grew up being cared for and was used to asking for help whenever she ran into trouble. She never thought about relying on her own strength. Now that she heard what Ling Xian said, she remembered her current situation and began to understand a little.
Nodding seriously, the young girl's expression was serious, "Xian Ling, do not worry. I will remember what you said."
"Looking at you, I know you don't really understand." Ling Xian softly sighed, "Oh well, you are still young. When you grow up, you will understand."
"I'm not small." Bai Xiao Qi mumbled.
"Okay, let's not talk about useless things." Ling Xian frowned, "I need you to think about it. Other than me, do you have other helpers? People, identities, treasures, they all count. "
"I …"
Bai Xiao Qi paused and remembered her special identity in the Clan. She hesitated, "I do have an identity. I was approved by the Bai Clan's elders to be the successor. But now that the Clan Leader position has changed hands, I am of no use. "
"Successor?"
Ling Xian's eyes brightened and he asked, "Other than you, is there anyone else with this identity?"
"No. My father is the main bloodline of the Bai Clan and has the sole right to be the successor. The Bai Clan also has a special tradition. Every generation, a woman must be the next in power. "Bai Xiao Qi was confused.
"That tradition sure is special. But, you and I should be thankful for it."
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. Though the pressure he had to face did not lessen, having the identity of a successor made everything much easier.
"If Second Uncle didn't usurp the throne, this identity would bring me a lot of glory." Bai Xiao Qi's eyes dimmed and she whispered, "But now, Second Uncle has become the leader of the Bai Clan. This identity is useless. I am no different from a normal descendant of the Bai Clan."
"No, you are wrong."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. Looking at the confused young girl, he asked, "Think about it. Is this identity really useless?"
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