Han Mo pondered for a moment before speaking again, "I believe that even if someone wanted to open the Altar of Heaven, it might not necessarily be that person. Because he didn't know where I buried Xi'er's body back then, and because I used some time to revive Xi'er, her body was preserved by me with thousand-year-old profound ice. By the time I buried the body, he had already died."
Bai Han pondered for a moment and then asked, "So, when Xi'er was buried, who knew about it?"
Han Mo frowned, and finally slowly said, "A few of my trusted subordinates, and… the old divine doctor."
When he mentioned the old divine doctor, his voice paused for a few seconds.
Bai Han also slightly lowered his eyebrows, "The old divine doctor you mentioned, is it the old gentleman who advised father to send me to the Bai family to learn cultivation methods back then?"
Han Mo said indifferently, "Yes."
Bai Han said indifferently, "He was also the one who treated father back then, saying he had an incurable disease that medicine couldn't cure."
Han Mo frowned, "So, what are you trying to say?"
Bai Han said indifferently, "Rather than saying father was the one who wanted to open the Altar of Heaven, it's more likely that someone persuaded father to open the Altar of Heaven. Father wanted to open the Altar of Heaven to prolong his life, but it's also possible that he was simply used as a pawn by someone with ulterior motives. The person who came to the Han family and told father to build the Altar of Heaven was the mastermind of all this. And I once accidentally entered father's study and saw that person..."
His voice paused for a moment, as if recalling, "That person was wearing a black cloak, and his voice was a bit hoarse, as if he was deliberately lowering his voice. But he extended one hand, and that hand was full of wrinkles, clearly belonging to an old man. Although he intended to hide his identity, I knew at a glance that he was the old divine doctor."
Han Mo's brows furrowed even tighter, "Why?"
Bai Han said indifferently, "Because when the old divine doctor was treating me, I noticed that his little finger was different from ordinary people; its length was almost the same as his ring finger. Of course, it's not impossible for such a thing to be similar or the same. However, now that you've mentioned that he knew where you buried Xi'er, I feel even more certain that person is likely him!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Han Mo felt a chill run down his spine.
In fact, before Bai Han said these things, he had already harbored suspicions.
But before Xi'er's body was discovered in her previous life, he only felt gratitude towards the old divine doctor.
After all, it was he who taught him the method to help Xi'er be reborn, and it was he who took care of him when he fell into a coma, staying by his side until he woke up. In the end, it was even he who stayed by his side when he was on his deathbed and buried him.
However, after much thought that day, he wondered who had suppressed Xi'er's body beneath the Pearl Forest Mountain Range.
After much thought, he finally began to have the first trace of doubt towards him.
But at that time, he had no definitive proof, nor was he willing to cast such malicious speculation upon him.
It wasn't until today, when Bai Han laid out all the facts.
The old divine doctor seemed unrelated to the entire affair, but upon closer examination, he seemed connected to everything.
From sending Han Luo to the Bai family to learn cultivation methods, to his father needing hot spring therapy, to finally declaring his father had an incurable disease, and finally to the poison that could incapacitate the entire Bai family… A selfish person, in order to preserve their own life, what wouldn't they do?
Even the Han family… Why did the Han family, which was originally a family of military generals, rise again after gradually declining, through an industry related to medicine?
If he was truly a piece on a chessboard orchestrated by his subordinate, then he had treated both himself and Xi'er as pawns. He helped her revive Xi'er, not to fulfill their wishes, but to have Xi'er open the Altar of Heaven after her revival.
This explanation might make sense, but there was still a bug in it.
"But he also died, right in front of me."
Bai Han said indifferently, "He could make you an immortal monster, he could bring Xi'er back to life, so why couldn't he bring himself back to life? Therefore, where you buried the person, can you send someone to check if he is truly dead?"
Han Mo said indifferently, "How do you know my current physical condition?"
Bai Han said indifferently, "I saw it in a precognitive dream. I saw you looking like this, your eyes turning lighter in color, which is the reason for it. This is also why I feel at peace."
When it came to love, he didn't believe his love for Xiao Xi was any less.
However, when it came to sacrifice and dedication, he couldn't compare himself to Han Mo.
Although unwilling, he could not deny it.
Han Mo furrowed his brows, "I will have this matter regarding the divine doctor investigated as soon as possible, but if you learn of anything else, especially regarding Xi'er, please do tell me."
"Okay." With just one word, Bai Han felt as if he had exhausted all his strength, because at this moment, he was promising to entrust Xiao Xi to the Han Mo before him. He looked at Han Mo and said after a long pause, "In this life, I truly hope you can protect her."
Han Mo said firmly, "I will."
He would definitely be able to protect Xi'er, keep her safe, and ensure her happiness.
As the sun rose in the east, the sky turned a faint milky white.
After tidying up, Bai Xi went downstairs directly. Aunt Feng had already prepared breakfast downstairs, "Eldest Miss, you're awake. Come and have breakfast quickly."
A table full of rich and delicious breakfast was already laid out on the dining table, still steaming.
Bai Xi smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Lin Yi."
Han Mo and Bai Han also sat at the table, sitting opposite her. "Brother, what's wrong with your face? Why is it bruised?"
Bai Han smiled and said, "I was hit by a ball while playing baseball yesterday. It's nothing. Dr. Han has already applied medicine."
Han Mo also said indifferently, "Yes, it's nothing serious. As long as you take my medicine on time, the bruise will disappear in two days."
Bai Han smiled and said, "Dr. Han, don't worry, I will strictly follow your medical advice and take the medicine on time."
Han Mo also nodded.
Bai Xi looked at the two of them. They seemed as calm and peaceful as before, but there seemed to be… less of the previous suppressed and tense conflict. "So, you two have made up."
Han Mo and Bai Han said almost in unison, "No."
The word "no" was spoken calmly, without any emotional fluctuation.
Bai Han smiled and glanced at Han Mo, saying, "There was never any conflict between us; we just couldn't stand each other. Now, we are able to interact amicably because what we want is the same."
Han Mo did not look at Bai Han, and said indifferently, "Great minds think alike."
Bai Xi frowned, "What you want is the same? What do you want?"
Bai Han smiled and pushed a cup of almond dew, which he had stirred to a warm temperature, towards Bai Xi. He said gently, "We both wish for your happiness and joy."
Bai Xi was stunned for a moment.
Recently, she seemed to often hear people say this.
Wishing her… happiness, peace, and joy.
However, this feeling… wasn't bad.
Bai Xi smiled slightly, took the cup, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Brother."