After a bout of sparring, Baihua Liuyun poured another cup of wine for Lu Fan, saying, "Lord Lu, you are truly a distinguished talent of the Dragon Kingdom. I am greatly impressed by today's battle!"
"Patriarch Baihua is too kind!"
Lu Fan's expression was solemn. "Patriarch Baihua, your strength is not weak. If you had truly made a move, I might not have been able to withstand it!"
"Thank you for your praise, Lord Lu!"
Baihua Xue chuckled from the side, "My father is indeed not weak. In the entire Juling Kingdom, no one dares to disrespect him!"
Baihua Liuyun smiled awkwardly. "Lord Lu, your visit to Juling Kingdom this time is likely for the alliance. If you need anything in the future, my Baihua family will spare no effort!"
Lu Fan stood up slightly. "Thank you, Patriarch Baihua. My trip to Juling Kingdom is indeed for the alliance!"
"The Baihua family is not Juling Kingdom, nor do we represent Juling Kingdom. If the Dragon Kingdom needs help, the Baihua family is willing to contribute!"
Baihua Liuyun stated directly, "After all, many years ago, the Baihua family had some grievances with Cangqiong Kingdom!"
"I see!"
Lu Fan nodded solemnly. His departure from the Dragon Kingdom this time was to find allies. The Baihua family, as one of the three great powers of Juling Kingdom, would be a good alliance for the Dragon Kingdom.
"Father, I want to go out and train!"
Baihua Xue spoke, "And go with Lord Lu!"
"You want to train with Lord Lu, why are you asking me?"
Baihua Liuyun glanced at her. "You should ask Lord Lu directly!"
"If Miss Baihua is willing, the Qingyun Sect will certainly welcome you!"
Lu Fan smiled. "However, returning to the Dragon Kingdom might be quite perilous!"
"I'm not afraid!"
Baihua Xue's expression was serious. "I am a prodigy of the younger generation in Juling Kingdom, how could I be afraid of these things!"
"To be a Zhan Ling at such a young age is indeed a sign of talent,"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Since Miss Baihua is not afraid, the Qingyun Sect will naturally not refuse!"
"Then it's settled!"
Baihua Xue beamed with joy. Although Lu Fan was already married, she was quite content to be able to accompany him.
After they had their fill of food and drink, Lu Fan moved to a small courtyard, and everyone settled down. Baihua Xue personally tidied the bedding for Lu Fan, appearing quite enthusiastic.
"Showing excessive courtesy without cause means they are either thieves or plotting something!"
Jiang Meili glanced over. "She staying by Lord Lu's side, there must be no good intentions!"
"These are not things we can manage!"
Han Qiushui gave a wry smile. "Moreover, when you live under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. Since we are guests at the Baihua family now, we must go along with them!"
"I don't think Lord Lu should have agreed!"
Jiang Meili frowned. "If Xiao Zhi knew, she would probably be angry."
Han Qiushui looked a little embarrassed. Gu Wen smiled and said, "Baihua Xue is a prodigy of Juling Kingdom. If she joins the Qingyun Sect, it will also bring the Baihua family along. This is beneficial for the Dragon Kingdom."
As they were talking, Baihua Xue looked towards Lu Fan. "Lord Lu, the bedding is all ready!"
"Thank you!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
After Baihua Xue left, Gu Wen smiled and said, "Master, Miss Baihua isn't interested in you, is she?"
"I think she is," Han Qiushui smiled. "If Miss Lin were to find out, it would be difficult to explain!"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "I have no intentions towards her. Moreover, the main purpose of coming to Juling Kingdom this time is the alliance. If Miss Baihua joins the Qingyun Sect, the Qingyun Sect and the Baihua family can mutually assist each other in the future."
Everyone nodded slightly but said no more.
Not far away, after Baihua Xue left the courtyard, she saw Baihua Liuyun sitting nearby, smoking a pipe.
"Father, how many times have I told you, no smoking, no smoking!" Baihua Xue pouted.
"Xiao Xue, are you really planning to go to the Dragon Kingdom?"
Baihua Liuyun's expression was solemn. "If you go there, you will no longer have the protection of the Baihua family!"
"Of course it's true!"
Baihua Xue nodded. "I have reached the peak of Zhan Ling, and I am even about to break through to Zhan Wang. Why would I need anyone's protection? Father, please don't worry about me!"
"You've been to the Outer Realm Battlefield, and you know how terrifying it is,"
Baihua Liuyun stated directly. "You must take good care of yourself in the future!"
"Father, why are you becoming so sentimental!"
Baihua Xue smiled. "You weren't like this before!"
"You are leaving now, and your father is reluctant to part," Baihua Liuyun stated.
"Alright, alright, I'm going to train, not face a life-and-death tribulation!"
Baihua Xue comforted him. "Besides, with Lord Lu there, I will be fine!"
Baihua Liuyun nodded and said no more.
After Baihua Xue left, two elders appeared beside him. "Patriarch, the Dragon Kingdom is fraught with peril. Sending the young lady there may not be a good thing!"
"My daughter has grown up, and I can't keep her confined!"
Baihua Liuyun smiled. "Moreover, the world is about to change, and it will no longer be as peaceful as before. It is likely that in a short time, the world will be turned upside down. If she can grow stronger, it will be a good thing."
The two elders exchanged glances, their expressions becoming solemn. They could also clearly feel that there had been many upheavals in recent years, and it was likely that a war between many nations would break out soon.
They remembered that in ancient times, there were wars between nations, and that scene was extremely terrifying. If it truly reached that level, no country could withstand it.
With the spiritual energy in the heavens and earth becoming increasingly abundant, there would surely be many powerful individuals in the future. Without sufficient strength, how could one protect their family?
At the same time, within the Baili family mansion, a handsome young man stood tall. "Haven't the people been found yet?"
"Young Master, we have searched Juling City upside down!"
The guard captain replied helplessly, "We don't know the whereabouts of those few individuals!"
"Truly useless!"
Baili Qianshan said coldly, "As guards of the Baili family, you were beaten up within Juling City, bringing shame to the Baili family, and you still haven't found the culprits. What face do you have to see me!"
"Young Master, please rest assured. We have already sealed off Juling City. As long as they leave the city, we will surely find them!"
The guard captain quickly said, "This insult will not be tolerated by me!"
"Hmph! If you cannot find them within three days, bring me your heads!"
Baili Qianshan said coldly. The Baili family was one of the three great families and held a respected position in Juling Kingdom. No one dared to act presumptuously in front of the Baili family.
Assaulting Baili family guards on the street had touched the Baili family's reverse scale.
After Baili Qianshan left, the captain looked at the man. "Who told you to inform the Young Master of this matter? If we can't find those few people, we will all be held accountable!"
"I just wanted the Young Master to step in..."
The man quickly said, "It wasn't to make things difficult for the captain!"
"You scoundrel!"
The guard captain kicked him, and the man fell to the ground. "All of you go and search, and don't let any clue slip away. Within three days, I want to see them, dead or alive!"
Suddenly, numerous guards of the Baili mansion scattered throughout Juling City, searching for Lu Fan and the others. This was no longer just their matter; it was the Baili family's matter.