At this point, Bai Ruoqi paused, her expression turning sorrowful. "On that very day, my father was suddenly in a car accident and hospitalized."
"But I received word that it wasn't a normal car accident at all, but something deliberately orchestrated by someone in the family."
"At this point, there's nothing more to say, it was my cousin's family who did it."
"They were becoming increasingly impatient. Destroying my family's business was no longer enough to satisfy them, so they directly targeted our people."
"I know my cousin and his family's ways."
"When they want to target someone, it's not just the target; they will definitely harass those around the target as well."
"That's precisely why I didn't want to meet you."
"Because I know your personality. If you found out about my situation, you would definitely want to help me, wouldn't you?"
"I can't drag you into danger, I can't."
As she spoke, Bai Ruoqi's tone became much lower, and her expression dimmed.
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian was greatly shocked, so much so that he was speechless for a long time.
While he hadn't been angry with Bai Ruoqi, he certainly had felt resentment.
After all, Bai Ruoqi held a significant place in his heart.
Yet, Bai Ruoqi had done such a thing to him, and he found it very difficult to understand.
But now he understood. It turned out that everything Bai Ruoqi had done was merely out of helplessness.
She hadn't wanted to tell him; it was to protect him.
Wu Tian felt his heart tremble slightly. He couldn't help but ask, "Then why did you open your company here?"
Bai Ruoqi replied, "Because our family's situation is very dangerous."
"So my parents gave me some family authority and wanted me to open a company elsewhere, as a form of refuge."
"I thought about it, and I didn't want to go anywhere else. I just wanted to come find you, so I came here."
Hearing Bai Ruoqi's words, Wu Tian nodded.
He never would have imagined that behind this series of events, such a huge secret was hidden!
This was a full-blown family struggle, and in such family struggles, death was a common occurrence.
Wu Tian certainly wouldn't let Bai Ruoqi fall into such a dangerous situation.
His expression grave, he said, "Ruoqi, first of all, I want to apologize to you. I didn't know these things and still lost my temper with you. That was my fault."
Bai Ruoqi smiled faintly and said, "It's alright, as long as you're not angry anymore."
"Besides, I was responsible for this matter. It was my fault for deceiving you, and I should apologize to you as well."
Wu Tian continued, "Then let's consider this matter settled. What I want to say next is what I truly want to tell you."
"You said one thing correctly: I am that kind of person. If a friend is in danger, no matter what, I will definitely help her."
"Therefore, these things concerning you are also something I cannot tolerate."
"So, rest assured, I will stand by your side, and I will help you!"
Looking at the slight spark in Wu Tian's eyes, Bai Ruoqi was filled with emotion.
She felt that she hadn't liked the wrong person; Wu Tian was truly worthy of her sincerity and love.
She gently shook her head and said, "Wu Tian, I'm truly happy that you're telling me this."
"But I still have to tell you, you don't need to get involved in this matter."
"I don't mean to belittle you, but you should also know the scale of Tianbao Group."
"And the Bai family behind it is even more of a behemoth."
"In a struggle like this, if not handled properly, it could even trigger a national economic crisis."
"So you must restrain yourself. I truly don't want you to fall into danger."
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Rest assured, I have my capabilities."
"It's not easy to put me in danger!"
"Even if your cousin calls a thousand, ten thousand people, I will stand in front of you and clear away all obstacles for you."
Bai Ruoqi was stunned, and the emotion in her heart deepened.
But she still shook her head and said, "Really, you don't have to, Wu Tian. This is not something between ordinary people."
"In a struggle of this level, even if you are a cultivator, it's useless, because the fundamental basis of the struggle is cultivators."
"What did you say?!" Bai Ruoqi's words startled Wu Tian immensely.
He looked at Bai Ruoqi in disbelief and said, "Ruoqi, what did you just say? Cultivators? You..."
Bai Ruoqi smiled slightly at Wu Tian and then said, "I never told you, but I secretly investigated you."
"Because your behavior in front of me was too strange; it was something ordinary people couldn't do."
"To be honest, when I first learned you were a cultivator, I was truly astonished."
"I never imagined you had such an identity."
"But Wu Tian, you really must listen to me on this matter."
"In our family's struggle, cultivators are not lacking. Our Bai family even has its own dedicated cultivator organization."
"Furthermore, many hidden immortal sects have joined this struggle. In short, it involves far too many things. You must not act impulsively."
"I didn't want to say any of this, but I had no choice, so I'm telling you all this."
"Now, these so-called secrets are no longer secrets."
"I think you must understand how deep the waters are here, right?"
Wu Tian remained silent for a long time. Bai Ruoqi's news brought him a new shock.
He hadn't expected the Bai family's struggle to be so formidable, to the point where even cultivators were merely pawns in it.
Such a situation was far beyond his scope of understanding.
He had thought he was quite capable, but now it seemed that in the face of true powerhouses and magnates, he was nothing.
Seeing Wu Tian's silence, Bai Ruoqi assumed he was hesitant to proceed.
So, she gently placed her jade hand on the back of Wu Tian's hand and softly said, "Wu Tian, you heard about this today, but forget it all tomorrow."
"This is not something you need to get involved in. You are a cultivator, and you could have a very good life. So please, don't let your life be ruined because of me."
Wu Tian fell silent again, then slowly spoke, "What are you talking about?"
"Hmm?" Bai Ruoqi was taken aback.
At that moment, Wu Tian suddenly grabbed Bai Ruoqi's hand.
He said, word for word, "I will guarantee your safety."
"Let me tell you, Bai Ruoqi, no one can harm you at my hands, not even if the King of Heaven himself comes!"