Feng Ninghe was not only powerful herself but also had the Underworld King and the First Sect behind her.
Feng Ninghe could now move freely in Jinling.
Bai Niannian eagerly pulled Bai夫人 along, chattering about her experiences in Jinling.
The major families of the Li Kingdom had informants in Jinling, and significant events there were reported to them promptly.
Mentioning Feng Qingcheng, Bai夫人 sighed, "Who would have thought her heart was so cruel, resorting to any means to achieve her goals."
Bai老爷 quickly intervened, "Alright, stop standing around. Let's go inside and rest. I've ordered servants to prepare a meal. You'll all stay at the Bai family residence tonight."
Bai Niannian looked up at the darkening sky and pointed to Feng Xing, "Father, Mother, I want to introduce you to him. This is Feng Xing, we all call him A Xing. Don't let his young age fool you; his cultivation is beyond ordinary."
Bai老爷 and Bai夫人 then noticed the others.
"Apologies, we were so happy to see Niannian that we forgot you were here."
Bai老爷 offered a slight apology to everyone. When his gaze fell upon Feng Xing, his eyes lit up, "This young man, despite his age, has such a strong spiritual energy fluctuation!"
Bai老爷 could sense that the young man before him was far superior in cultivation to himself.
To achieve such a feat at such a young age, his future was immeasurable.
Bai夫人 also noticed Feng Xing, and she looked at him hesitantly, "Young master, you are surnamed Feng. Are you perhaps from the Feng family? I didn't expect the Feng family to have another exceptionally talented junior!"
The Feng family already had Feng Ninghe, whose strength had greatly increased.
They had now surpassed the lowest-ranked of the four great families of the Li Kingdom. If they continued to develop at this pace, it would not be long before the Feng family became the leading family in the Li Kingdom.
A faint smile appeared on Feng Xing's handsome face as he gently explained, "My master found me when I was at death's door. From then on, I took my master's surname, Feng, and my name was also given by my master."
Bai Niannian quickly explained, "Father, Mother, A Xing is already a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage. Everyone in Jinling took great care of me. With them by my side, I would never be in danger!"
Feng Xing now had the ability to protect himself and defeat Tang Zun with his own strength.
Such a person was enough to protect her.
Bai老爷 nodded with satisfaction, his gaze towards Feng Xing filled with admiration, "To achieve such a feat at such a young age, his future is boundless."
Bai Niannian then busied herself introducing the others.
When she introduced Si Jianye, Bai老爷 bowed respectfully to him, his eyes full of admiration, "Greetings, Underworld King. Even with your mask, I recognized you immediately."
The mask Si Jianye wore had become a distinctive symbol, allowing his identity to be recognized.
The mask was truly unique.
Intricate patterns were carved onto the mask with exquisite craftsmanship. The person who could create such a mask was no ordinary individual.
Si Jianye turned his gaze to Bai老爷, his calm eyes showing no significant change. He nodded slowly, "You are too kind, Bai老爷."
Bai老爷 appeared somewhat reserved, looking at Si Jianye politely, "It is an honor for the Bai family to have the Underworld King visit. We hope the food in our residence meets your satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to ask for anything you wish to eat."
Si Xin Xin raised a bright smile, her small face beaming, "Uncle Bai, Father is kind and amiable, you don't need to be so formal. However, it's best not to let others know Father's identity, lest they be frightened out of their wits."
Even without speaking, the Underworld King's presence alone was incredibly imposing.
The timid would immediately fall to their knees.
Concealing Si Jianye's identity was for everyone's benefit.
A Xi subconsciously rubbed his chin, his eyes holding a hint of depth, and mumbled, "The Underworld King, known as the Living Yama, can take millions of lives with a single word. How is he amiable?"
Si Jianye became the king of the Western You Continent through his blood-stained hands.
Describing him as a monk was utterly incongruous.
Even Feng Ninghe couldn't help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing this, her gaze falling upon Si Jianye.
This man was stern and unsmiling, like a walking block of ice. How could he be described as amiable and approachable?
Bai老爷's mouth twitched, his heart filled with trepidation, but he showed no outward signs, politely saying, "All guests are welcome. Please come in and dine."
The meal was a harmonious affair.
Upon learning of Si Jianye's identity, Bai老爷 and Bai夫人 became noticeably more reserved.
Fortunately, the Underworld King appeared relatively amiable, making no demands or uttering further remarks, which helped to ease the tension in the Bai family's hearts.
Bai夫人 eagerly served Bai Niannian, "Niannian, since you're back, why not stay for a while longer?"
Bai Niannian's eating paused, and she gently shook her head, declining her mother's kind offer.
"Mother, I wish I could stay home longer, but the path ahead is long. I want to take this opportunity to temper myself and improve my cultivation. Everyone's cultivation has improved in a short time, and I want to catch up."
As she spoke, Bai Niannian clenched her fist.
Everyone's cultivation had improved, yet she remained stagnant.
How could she drag everyone down?
She hadn't been idle during her time at the First Sect; her cultivation had reached the threshold of the Core Formation stage. For the people of the Li Kingdom, achieving such progress was already remarkable.
However, Bai Niannian knew that compared to her master and A Xing, she was nothing.
Bai夫人 furrowed her delicate brows, looking at her with concern. After a moment, she swallowed her words, "Very well, tempering yourself outside will be good for you. You have an excellent master; you must seize this opportunity."
Not everyone was given such opportunities.
Bai Niannian meeting Feng Ninghe and becoming her disciple was her fortune.
There were many capable individuals around Feng Ninghe, and Bai Niannian would undoubtedly learn from them, which would be beneficial.
Bai Niannian then flashed a brilliant smile and nodded obediently, "Mother, I understand."
Feng Ninghe understood Bai夫人's concerns and spoke proactively, "Bai老爷, Bai夫人, please rest assured. As long as I am alive, Niannian will be safe. We plan to go to the Lin Kingdom for tempering next. Niannian's cultivation shows signs of breakthrough, and perhaps going to the Lin Kingdom will be another opportunity for her."
With her guarantee, the Bai family could feel at ease.
Moreover, with Si Jianye present, there were likely no individuals on the Xuan Continent who could threaten his life.
The meal concluded harmoniously.
Bai夫人 quickly instructed the servants to lead them to their resting quarters.
Si Xin Xin eagerly took Feng Ninghe and Si Jianye's hands, walking between them, "Father, Mother, Xin Xin is sleepy. Let's go rest!"
Bai夫人 also held Bai Niannian's hand at that moment, lowering her voice intentionally, "Niannian, they are..."