Master Taiwu is dead!
Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent, and everyone gasped, a chill running down their spines.
Those present from the Bai family were all core members. Because of this, the information they received was far beyond what collateral branches like Bai Yuandong could compare to.
"It seems we underestimated that security chief!"
Bai Tai, seated at the head of the table, demonstrated a far greater level of emotional control than the others. Although the news of Bai Fenglang's demise was somewhat unexpected, as the patriarch, he still possessed the composure of a mountain collapsing before him without batting an eye.
"Fenglang, as the go-between for the Bai family and them, did they say anything?"
Bai Tai gazed at his grandson, who was somewhat of a mystery within the entire Bai family, his pupils narrowing as he pondered.
"Grandpa! I know what you're worried about!"
Bai Fenglang smiled faintly, a hint of wickedness in the eye not covered by his long hair. "They said that none of this was unexpected."
Not unexpected!
Hearing this, the expressions of everyone, including Bai Tai, changed dramatically. They suddenly felt a sense of tragic despair, as if they had been used as pawns.
Since all of this was within their expectations, when the final reckoning came, who would the Qianxue Group target for the attack launched in the Bai family's name?
Without a doubt, it would be the Bai family.
With Monk Taiwu dead, the forces behind him had returned to the shadows. Even if the Qianxue Group wanted to target those forces, they would at least need to identify their target.
But now, with no one to testify, all the wrath could only be directed at the Bai family.
As for the Bai family, they did indeed know about the forces behind Monk Taiwu.
But did they dare to reveal it?
Compared to facing those terrifying forces, the Bai family would rather face the wrath of the Qianxue Group.
At least the latter still offered some room for negotiation.
If they leaked the information about the former, the Bai family might be completely wiped out overnight.
Bai Fenglang had told Bai Tai not to worry, yet the outcome was that everyone in the Bai family had their hearts in their throats.
In contrast, Bai Fenglang himself appeared calm, his expression not showing much fluctuation.
"Fenglang! Will they… will they make another move?"
Bai Tai asked tentatively.
The answer to this question had a crucial impact on the Bai family's survival.
If the Bai family was to be abandoned, the final outcome might not be so good.
Fortunately, Bai Fenglang answered this question almost without hesitation.
"Of course!" he replied, nodding. "Since the probing is complete, we can expect my cousin to visit tomorrow."
The cousin he referred to was naturally Fang Junxue.
"Good! Good! That's excellent!"
Upon receiving a positive confirmation, the core members of the Bai family breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Seeing that they had not been abandoned.
Understanding this, some of the core members couldn't help but become arrogant.
"Hmph! Fang Junxue is merely a bastard child of the Bai family who was abandoned. If it weren't for her relying on men, could she have reached this position today?"
"She's not worthy of judging my Bai family."
"That's right, we'll just wait for her tomorrow. I'd like to see what kind of storm she can stir up?"
"Indeed, she's just like her mother, always getting involved with men outside. She appears pure and icy on the surface, but behind the scenes…"
"Cough cough cough!"
Just as a core descendant was getting carried away with cursing Fang Junxue, someone next to him nudged him with an elbow.
This reminder jolted the descendant, who looked at Bai Tai at the head of the table with a terrified expression, his entire body trembling slightly.
As expected, Bai Tai's face was extremely grim at this moment.
Regardless of anything else, Fang Junxue's mother was his daughter. Now, someone was publicly slandering his daughter, which was no different than slapping Bai Tai in the face.
"Old… Old Master, I… I didn't mean it like that, I just… just…"
The core descendant stood up trembling. As he raised his head, he felt the coldness in Bai Tai's eyes.
Bang!
His legs went weak, and he directly knelt on the ground.
"Drag him away, strip him of his Bai family status, and expel him from the clan!"
Bai Tai's low voice echoed.
"No! I… I was wrong! Old Master… let me go! Let me go!"
In front of everyone, the man was forcibly dragged away by Bai family warriors.
This clearly demonstrated Bai Tai's absolute authority within the Bai family.
Compared to the apprehension of others, Bai Fenglang remained completely unconcerned. He didn't seem to feel the slightest bit of fear towards his grandfather.
Or rather, there was no need to fear him.
"Grandpa! Tomorrow will be very lively for the Bai family, you must be prepared."
Bai Fenglang stood up, glanced indifferently at everyone, and then turned to leave.
After he left, Bai Tai's expression remained largely unchanged. His face was as dark as rain, and his eyes were narrowed into slits.
As for the others, they felt as if they were sitting on pins and needles, not daring to move.
Bai Fenglang could leave so brazenly, but that didn't mean they could.
"Disperse!"
Bai Tai waved his hand, finally releasing everyone from the oppressive atmosphere.
As hurried footsteps receded, in less than a minute, this vast assembly hall was left with only Bai Tai.
"Times have changed! It's time for us old folks to retire."
Bai Tai slowly rose, and as he did, he seemed to have aged considerably. The aura of a superior slowly faded from him.
Although he was a formidable figure in his youth, in the face of time, a sense of melancholy would arise in his twilight years.
"Junying! It is your father's fault!"
It is said that people in their old age reflect on their lives. Bai Tai now deeply understood the true meaning of that statement.
"For the sake of the Bai family, I gave you up! Thinking back, was it really worth it?"
At this moment, the figure of Bai Fenglang leaving flashed in Bai Tai's mind. As he thought of this, the sorrow in his heart seemed to deepen.
"May what I've done somehow make up for some of my debt to you!"
Bai Tai took out his phone, looked at the number in his contacts that he had only called once, and pressed the dial button.
…
Leaving the hall, Bai Fenglang returned to his room.
His room was very neat, almost spotlessly clean. Even all the furniture was arranged neatly and meticulously.
From this, it could be seen that the eldest young master had some form of cleanliness obsession.
"Mr. Jian, if you keep staring at me, a grown man, I will feel uncomfortable."
Bai Fenglang walked to the table, brewed two cups of tea, picked up one, and made a clinking gesture with it towards the empty air.
"Get lost, I'm not interested in men!"
At this moment, the other teacup eerily floated up.
Clang!
A clear clinking sound of cups colliding echoed in the air.