Bai Ruoqi's delicate hand clenched into a tight fist, her small face flushed crimson with anger.
She gritted her teeth and said,
"Bai Haonan, do you truly believe that by committing such acts, you can completely overthrow the Bai family?"
"Have you forgotten what the Sacred Thunder Sect told me?"
"The Sacred Thunder Sect?"
As Bai Ruoqi uttered the name, Bai Haonan's pupils involuntarily contracted slightly.
After all, the Sacred Thunder Sect was one of the Eight Great Divine Sects. Though not among the top three, to them, it was still a colossal entity.
He said grimly, "What's this? Are you trying to use the Sacred Thunder Sect to suppress me?"
"The Sacred Thunder Sect merely gave you a message, and you don't even know what happened yourself."
"Under these circumstances, do you think invoking the Sacred Thunder Sect will have any effect on me?"
Bai Ruoqi's heart skipped a beat.
She had received news from the Sacred Thunder Sect three days prior.
The message was simple: The Sacred Thunder Sect would be Miss Bai's most loyal friend.
Although it was just a single sentence, it had stirred up a storm within the Bai family.
Everyone said Bai Ruoqi was connected to the Sacred Thunder Sect, and the tide began to turn in her favor.
It was precisely because Bai Ruoqi had gained an advantage that Bai Haonan could no longer hold back, orchestrating this coup overnight.
However, in reality, even Bai Ruoqi didn't know what had happened.
She had no connection to the Sacred Thunder Sect whatsoever, nor had she ever communicated with anyone from the sect.
Therefore, she found this sudden goodwill quite perplexing.
But regardless, the message had indeed provided her with immense help, so she hadn't delved into the reasons behind it.
At this moment, she was truly out of options, which was why she brought up this matter.
Facing Bai Haonan's mockery, though Bai Ruoqi lacked confidence, she still forced herself to say:
"Whether it's useful or not isn't for me to decide, but for the Sacred Thunder Sect."
"As you know, the person who delivered the message was indeed from the Sacred Thunder Sect. Do you want to oppose the Sacred Thunder Sect?"
Bai Haonan burst into laughter, his laughter filled with sharp sarcasm, "Bai Ruoqi, you are truly amusing."
"Do you think such a petty trick can truly fool me? You think too little of me."
These words left Bai Ruoqi bewildered, and she frowned, asking, "What do you mean by that?"
"Could it be that you are now so arrogant that you look down upon the Sacred Thunder Sect?"
Bai Haonan said, "I indeed have no way to deal with the Sacred Thunder Sect, but if this message wasn't from the Sacred Thunder Sect at all, then why should I be afraid?"
"What do you mean?" Bai Ruoqi asked.
Bai Haonan chuckled, "I received word that your friend Wu Tian, after leaving us, went to the Sacred Thunder Sect."
"I believe his status should be nothing more than a mere disciple of the Sacred Thunder Sect?"
"As for this so-called message, it was merely him finding someone to bluff me?"
"What right does a mere disciple have to represent the Sacred Thunder Sect?"
"Do you really think the Sacred Thunder Sect would personally intervene in our family's affairs?"
Bai Haonan's words plunged Bai Ruoqi into a daze.
Indeed, if it were as Bai Haonan said, then the logic would make sense.
She had no prior relationship with the Sacred Thunder Sect, and there was no reason for them to support her.
But if Wu Tian had joined the Sacred Thunder Sect, everything would seem less strange.
This thought left her momentarily speechless.
Wu Tian being able to enter the Sacred Thunder Sect was naturally a good thing.
But now, without the Sacred Thunder Sect as her greatest backing, what was she to do?
Seeing Bai Ruoqi's stunned expression, Bai Haonan's laughter grew sharper, almost bringing tears to his eyes.
He mocked her without restraint, "What's wrong? Now that you know the truth, do you feel like the sky is falling?"
"Haha, your so-called Wu Tian is nothing to me now!"
"He's just a low-grade immortal. Even if he comes running now, what can he do against me?"
"So I advise you to stop resisting. Your act is over, and it's my turn to take the stage!"
Bai Ruoqi's thoughts were in a state of paralysis; she didn't know what to say.
She had initially believed that everything would gradually improve, but she never expected such a drastic turn of events.
It had directly sent her from heaven to hell.
She suddenly felt helpless, truly at a loss against such a scoundrel.
At this moment, one of the three middle-aged men suddenly wore a lecherous smile.
His gaze constantly roamed over Bai Ruoqi's delicate body as he muttered, "Amazing, truly amazing!"
Bai Haonan smiled and asked, "What is it, Mr. Wang? Do you have something to say?"
The man addressed as Mr. Wang said with deep affection, "I've long heard that the young lady of the Bai family is as beautiful as a celestial being. Seeing her today, the rumors are true."
"Especially her current captivating appearance, it simply captivates me."
"How about this, if I help you, I must have an additional condition. After this matter is settled, this woman will be mine."
"If you don't agree, then don't blame me if I switch sides today."
Bai Haonan was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter again, saying, "Mr. Wang still has a penchant for beautiful women as always."
"Such a simple request, if I couldn't fulfill it for Mr. Wang, wouldn't that show a lack of sincerity?"
"Mr. Wang, rest assured, if you like her, this woman will be yours from now on."
"You can do whatever you want with her, I won't say a single word."
"That's good, that's good," Mr. Wang said, rubbing his hands excitedly, then addressed Bai Ruoqi,
"Miss Bai, you've heard my terms clearly, haven't you?"
"Since that's the case, then stop thinking so much and come with me, how about it?"
Bai Ruoqi snapped back to reality, feeling immensely humiliated.
As the eldest daughter of the Bai family, she was usually surrounded by admirers, yet no one had ever spoken to her this way.
Therefore, even facing a mid-grade immortal, she still said stubbornly, "Dream on!"
Hearing this, Mr. Wang immediately became enraged.
Over the years, he had been with countless women, and none had dared to speak to him like this.
He felt Bai Ruoqi had embarrassed him, so he said sternly, "You have quite the audacity."
"You are no longer the young lady of the Bai family, yet you dare to speak to me like this!"
"Since you are determined to oppose me, then don't blame me for taking action now!"
As his voice fell, he stomped his foot fiercely, transforming into a spectral shadow and charging directly at Bai Ruoqi!