"Grandfather went to great lengths to send you to the Divine Wind Pavilion, and your cultivation there advanced rapidly. By all rights, the Divine Wind Pavilion shouldn't have troubled you."
Bai Yetian stated directly, "Did you perhaps offend someone?"
"Not really! Perhaps it's just that I'm too beautiful, so someone took a liking to me." Bai Xue smiled helplessly, "To avoid an arranged marriage, I could only return to the family."
"Since you are unwilling, who can force you?"
Bai Yetian frowned, "What exactly is going on? If you don't explain it clearly, how can I report back to Grandfather?"
"It's Shangguan Hai, he's been pestering me relentlessly," Bai Xue said helplessly. "That's why I had to come back. Otherwise, if I were confined to the Divine Wind Pavilion, I wouldn't be able to return."
"Shangguan Hai?"
Bai Yetian was slightly startled, "Isn't that the young pavilion master of the Divine Wind Pavilion? How did you get involved with him?"
"I don't know either! Perhaps he's just too outstanding." Bai Xue shook her head helplessly.
Following these words, Bai Yetian's brow furrowed, "If what you say is true, this matter might be troublesome. You should know that the Divine Wind Pavilion is not something our Bai family can afford to offend."
"I naturally know that. Throughout the entire White Dragon Dynasty, there are the One Palace, Two Valleys, and Three Sects, all of which are extremely top-tier powers," Bai Xue stated directly. "It is precisely because of this that I left the Divine Wind Pavilion."
"After returning to the family, pack your belongings!"
Bai Yetian frowned, "Go to another place to lie low. Don't let anything happen."
"I have already left the Divine Wind Pavilion. How could the young master of the Divine Wind Pavilion possibly come all the way here?"
Bai Xue smiled, "So elder brother need not panic."
"Who can say for sure about such matters? What if the young pavilion master of the Divine Wind Pavilion comes in person, what will you do then?" Bai Yetian asked, frowning.
"Shangguan Hai is notorious for his philandering. Even if I die, I will not marry him."
Bai Xue said with absolute certainty, her dissatisfaction evident. In her eyes, she had never taken Shangguan Hai seriously.
"I naturally understand."
Bai Yetian nodded. He was somewhat familiar with the affairs of the White Dragon Dynasty.
Upon entering the Bai manor, Bai Yetian became somewhat curious, "What's going on? Do we have guests at home?"
"Young master, the family head has asked you to go to the assembly hall. There is a distinguished guest arriving today," the Bai manor steward said.
"A distinguished guest is arriving?"
Bai Xue seemed surprised, "How come I don't know about this?"
"They just arrived."
The steward quickly said, "It seems they have quite a significant background, which is why the family head personally welcomed them."
Bai Yetian frowned, and with Bai Xue, they proceeded towards the assembly hall.
After a while, they arrived at the assembly hall and saw the scene before them, their expressions shifting slightly.
"Little Xue, you've finally arrived!"
A young man stood up and walked over to Bai Xue, appearing quite familiar, as if he held great affection for her.
"Why is it you?"
Bai Xue's expression changed. She had never imagined that Shangguan Hai would come to this Heavenly Immortal City.
"I told you before that I would definitely marry you. Since it is a vow I made, I naturally must fulfill it."
Shangguan Hai said earnestly, "You don't seem happy?"
"I've already told you I'm not interested in you, why are you still pestering me?" Bai Xue said coldly. "Is it just because you are the young pavilion master of the Divine Wind Pavilion?"
"Bai Xue, how can you say that? I am deeply devoted to you!"
Shangguan Hai raised his hand, "With such sincere devotion, coming to Heavenly Immortal City in person, isn't that enough to show my sincerity?"
Faced with these words, Bai Xue's face hardened. She knew Shangguan Hai's character all too well and could see through his intentions.
"Little Xue, Young Pavilion Master Shangguan has come in person, enduring a long journey. You cannot let him down," Grandfather Bai said. "If we can forge a marital alliance with the Divine Wind Pavilion, it would be a blessing for our Bai family."
"Grandfather, this is absolutely not permissible!" Bai Yetian quickly cupped his fists.
The elders accompanying Shangguan Hai frowned. Bai Yetian's strong opposition showed a lack of respect for the Divine Wind Pavilion.
"Yetian, we have a distinguished guest at home. You must not be rude."
Grandfather Bai frowned, "Speak your mind if you have something to say!"
"My little sister already has someone she cares for in her heart, and I'm afraid she cannot marry Young Pavilion Master Shangguan," Bai Yetian stated directly. "Moreover, with our Bai family's standing, how could we be worthy of the Divine Wind Pavilion."
"That is indeed true!"
Grandfather Bai nodded, "But when did Little Xue have someone she cared for?"
"To be frank, that person is my friend. They are deeply in love, and I have witnessed it myself," Bai Yetian said truthfully.
"This is impossible. Bai Xue has been in the Divine Wind Pavilion and has not gone out. How could she possibly know your friend?" Shangguan Hai said forcefully. "Could it be that my brother-in-law does not want me and Little Xue to be together and is deliberately fabricating a lie?"
"Young Pavilion Master, please see clearly. How dare I act in such a manner!"
Bai Yetian cupped his fists, "That person is at the tavern in Heavenly Immortal City. I would never deceive the Young Pavilion Master. I hope the Young Pavilion Master will choose another suitable wife."
"This is truly laughable. My Young Pavilion Master coming here in person is already giving the Bai family face. However, it now appears the Bai family does not appreciate it," Elder Qian Qiu said coldly. "As an elder of the Divine Wind Pavilion, I am quite renowned. If the Bai family does not offer an explanation for today's events, the Divine Wind Pavilion will absolutely not let this matter rest."
Following these words, the expressions of the Bai family members turned grim. The Divine Wind Pavilion's arrogance suggested this matter would not be easily resolved.
"Shangguan Hai, do you intend to make things difficult for my Bai family?"
Bai Xue said coldly, "If you are truly such a person, it will only make me dislike you more."
"Bai Xue, I am truly sincere towards you, but if you want to be with someone else, I will not agree," Shangguan Hai said coldly. "I will go to the tavern in Heavenly Immortal City right now and deal with anyone connected to you!"
"Shangguan Hai, that's enough!"
Bai Xue frowned, "I will not marry you, so give up on that idea."
"Little Xue, how can you speak to the Young Pavilion Master like that!" Grandfather Bai said.
"Whether you marry me or not is not for you to decide, as Grandfather Bai has already agreed."
Shangguan Hai smiled, "I am not here to seek your opinion, but to inform you." Su Dan Novel Network
Grandfather Bai frowned. Although he had been feigning ignorance, how could he not know that Shangguan Hai was not a suitable match?
"Why are you so shameless?"
Bai Xue said angrily, "Even if I die, I will not yield to you."
"Then you shall die!"
Shangguan Hai narrowed his eyes, "I will be in Heavenly Immortal City for three days. After three days, I will take you back to the Divine Wind Pavilion. Consider it carefully."
After speaking, Shangguan Hai turned and left, his words carrying an imposing air. As the young pavilion master of the Divine Wind Pavilion, he would naturally not stoop to begging.