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Chapter 371 Destined
Chapter 371 Destiny
"I'm fine," Bai Ke said calmly, suddenly recovering.
"Someone as capable as you, young master, could you possibly have enemies?" Zi'er asked.
"Hehe, there are always people more capable than me, and there's always something beyond my understanding. There are far more people than me, and my cultivation level is far from sufficient," Bai Ke said with a light laugh.
"If only I were even a fraction as powerful as you, young master, then my parents... wouldn't have died!" Zi'er suddenly burst into tears as if she had remembered something.
Bai Ke was also a little embarrassed, not expecting Zi'er to suddenly start crying.
"Zi'er, if you have enemies, you can tell me, and I can help you get revenge," Bai Ke said comfortingly.
"No need, young master has already avenged me," Zi'er said.
The story goes something like this: Zi'er was born in a small village when one day a group of robbers suddenly broke in and killed everyone, including Zi'er's parents.
Just then, Murong Zhan happened to pass by, rescued Zi'er, and killed all the bandits.
"Hehe, I didn't expect Patriarch Murong to be such a kind person," Bai Ke said with a smile.
"Of course! Master is a great hero, a truly kind person. But that second master is wicked, a vicious and ruthless fellow. No wonder they weren't born of the same mother," Zi'er said, perking up again.
Murong Zhan and Murong Wu were half-brothers, but their relationship was lukewarm from childhood, and they became rivals as adults. However, because Murong Zhan was the legitimate son, he was eventually made the head of the family.
Zi'er chattered away like a little sparrow, keeping Bai Ke company, showing no trace of her previous fear.
The night was filled with the glittering stars, and the scenery was breathtaking. Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed by.
"Knock knock!" A knocking sound came from outside a door.
"Come in," Murong Wu said.
"Please take a look at the secret letter from His Highness the Second Prince," the man in black said in a sharp voice.
After reading it, Murong Wu smiled slightly, then lit the secret letter and burned it without leaving a trace!
"Please go back and report to His Highness the Second Prince that everything is arranged properly here. We are just waiting for the fish to take the bait, and we will certainly live up to His Highness's expectations," Murong Wu said confidently.
"Yes, I'll take my leave!" The man in black was incredibly agile and disappeared in an instant; none of the Murong family's guards noticed him.
After the man in black left, Murong Wu said coldly, "Heh, Murong Zhan, you've been in the position of patriarch for far too long! Everything I've lost, I'm going to take back!"
"Qingqing, are you really sure?" Murong Zhan asked.
"Yes, Father, I am willing to use myself as bait to obtain the Soul Gathering Grass, in order to repay Young Master Bai for saving your life," Murong Qingqing said resolutely.
"Sigh, you really didn't need to take such a risk. With that young master Bai's cultivation level..."
Murong Qingqing interrupted her father and said, "I know, Father. That's why I want to repay the young master in our own way."
"Qingqing, you like him, don't you?" Murong Zhan said.
Murong Qingqing was both shy and scared when she suddenly heard her father say this.
"Hehe, Qingqing, I've watched you grow up, I know your thoughts better than anyone," Murong Zhan said.
"You really are exactly like your mother!"
Murong Zhan continued, as if reminiscing about the past: "When I was young, I went out to explore the world and met your mother. She was so understanding and beautiful. She fell in love with me at first sight, and we fell in love."
"Unfortunately, I was so focused on vying for the position of family head that I didn't spend enough time with your mother. She passed away after giving birth to Yaozu! It's all my fault!" Murong Zhan said, his voice trembling with tears.
"Father, don't be sad. Mother has never blamed you," Murong Qingqing comforted him.
“I know, I know she won’t blame me. Your mother has always been very considerate to me.”
"Now, you're the same. I won't stop you. If you love someone, go for it boldly. Don't wait until it's too late to regret it! My daughter, Murong Zhan's daughter, has nothing to fear!" Murong Zhan said loudly.
“Father!” Murong Qingqing cried in her father’s arms.
“Silly child, sigh… but…” Murong Zhan suddenly thought of Bai Ke’s various miraculous abilities, and then wondered if Murong Qingqing and Bai Ke were from completely different worlds! Murong Zhan patted his daughter’s head and said nothing.
The next day, early in the morning.
"Knock knock." A knocking sound came from outside Murong Wu's door.
"Oh, isn't this my niece Qingqing? What brings you here?" Murong Wu asked, feigning concern.
"Greetings, Second Uncle. I have come here with a request to make of you," Murong Qingqing said.
"Come in quickly, come in and let's talk," Murong Wu said.
Murong Qingqing followed Murong Wu into the room, and immediately knelt down.
"Niece Qingqing, what are you doing? You can just tell your second uncle if you have something to say," Murong Wu asked.
Murong Qingqing pretended to cry and said, "Please, Second Uncle, save my father. I am willing to marry His Highness the Second Prince. I hope he can give my father the Soul Gathering Grass to restore his health."
"Does your father agree?" Murong Wu asked.
“I will personally persuade Father, so please rest assured, Second Uncle!” Murong Qingqing said.
"Good, indeed a good child. In that case, I will contact His Highness the Second Prince." Murong Wu said insincerely.
"Thank you, Second Uncle!" Murong Qingqing said.
Murong Wu said it was the right thing to do and then sent Murong Qingqing away.
After Murong Qingqing left, Murong Wu suddenly revealed a smile.
"Old Chen, please write back to His Highness the Second Prince and tell him that the fish has taken the bait!" Murong Wu said.
An elderly man who appeared to have profound cultivation suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
"Yes, sir! But are you really going to give the Soul Gathering Grass to Murong Zhan?" said the man referred to as Old Chen.
He addressed Murong Zhan by his name directly, seemingly without any concern.
"Hehe, of course I'll send it! But whether he can wait until then is another matter!" Murong Wu said with a sinister smile.
"Haha, sir, you are wise!" Old Chen said with a sinister laugh.
"Go down and do it!"
"Yes!"
While undercurrents surged here, Bai Ke remained leisurely and carefree. In truth, Bai Ke already knew everything that was happening. However, he ignored it; his only concern was the authenticity of the Soul-Gathering Grass.
Only.
As for Murong Qingqing...
Everyone will meet many people they like in their life, but life is just a journey. You can't keep or get everything you want, even if it's very important to you; you still have to keep going.
In the end, we are all just one person. Perhaps it is our destiny to never have everything we desire. Maybe it's youth, maybe it's life itself, or maybe it's that unforgettable love!