71: Contrast?

“Let him in!”

The Bai Family Head took several deep breaths, trying to calm his inner turmoil.

According to his daughter, that person's strength was unfathomable, and he didn't differentiate between good and evil, so they needed to treat him with caution.

Xu Sanyan stepped into the Bai Manor, looking around. It was similar in layout to the Ma Manor, with basically no changes.

Following the servant's footsteps, he arrived in the main hall, where he saw a middle-aged man seated at the head, dressed in a black robe, with a face like a dark date, truly majestic.

Bai Qingyu sat on a chair to one side, blinking at him, looking somewhat unintelligent.

The Bai Family Head put on a smiling face, rose to greet him, and said, “This old man is Bai Shian. It's a pleasure to meet you, Young Hero. My daughter was saved by you, and I am extremely grateful.”

Xu Sanyan chuckled and sat next to Bai Qingyu, waving his hand casually, “No need to thank me. This was just a transaction, didn't she tell you?”

Bai Shian's expression froze. Was this something that could be said directly?

Bai Qingyu's cheeks flushed crimson, and she hunched her neck like a quail, burying her head in her collar.

Bai Shian quickly adjusted his expression, pretending not to have heard, and naturally changed the subject, “My daughter told me that Young Hero can cure her chronic illness?”

Xu Sanyan nodded, reached for the tea Bai Qingyu had drunk, and downed it in one gulp.

Bai Qingyu glanced sideways, burying her head even deeper.

Bai Shian felt a surge of anger seeing his daughter's useless appearance. He sighed deeply in his heart and deliberated, “May I ask what Young Hero requires to help? Even if it means exhausting my family's wealth, this old man will not hesitate.”

Bai Qingyu secretly looked up, observing Xu Sanyan's profile, her heart filled with shyness. Ever since they parted yesterday, she couldn't help but recall Xu Sanyan's appearance.

That cold and arrogant face, that slender figure, the untamed temperament deeply ingrained in his bones, and those various playful methods...

All of it deeply attracted her; it was a thrill she had never experienced before.

If he was willing...

Bai Qingyu's cheeks became even redder, as if she had thought of something unmentionable.

Xu Sanyan tilted his head slightly, not understanding why she kept peeking at him.

Xu Sanyan shook his head, no longer looking at her, and turned to Bai Shian, “Hehe, this is easy. How about this: prepare a carriage, and let her accompany me back to Taian City. You can send someone to pick her up five days later.”

It just so happens that the journey back will be quite lonely, so let's make another transaction.

The carriage is slow, taking about six or seven days to return to Taian City. By then, I'll probably be tired of it, and the journey will be full of fun, with only a little bit of Qi expended.

Bai Shian's brows furrowed. How could he not understand Xu Sanyan's meaning? He couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. Even if your cultivation is strong, you cannot humiliate my Bai Family like this!

Just as Bai Shian was about to reprimand him sharply, he heard a voice as thin as a mosquito, saying, “Father... your daughter... is willing.”

Bai Qingyu covered her face with her hand, her heart filled with indescribable emotions, unsure if it was excitement or shyness.

Xu Sanyan raised an eyebrow. Oh, not enough fun yet?

He didn't expect such a soft and weak young lady to have such a strong addiction, playing contrast?

Bai Shian took a deep breath, staring blankly at his daughter, unsure how to feel at the moment.

Was this still his gentle and obedient daughter?

He didn't understand, but he was greatly shocked. He furrowed his brows and considered for a long time, finally deciding to respect his daughter's opinion. Her illness truly couldn't be delayed; if it couldn't be cured this time, there might never be another chance.

“Someone, prepare the carriage!”

Bai Shian roared and quickly left without looking back. He didn't want to stay there for another moment. He always felt out of place with the two people in the room.

Xu Sanyan naturally took her small hand and played with it, while also sending a stream of Qi into her body, instantly clearing her blocked Meridians.

Bai Qingyu suddenly looked up and couldn't help but let out a soft cry, “Mm...”

The feeling was simply too comfortable, as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from her, making her feel incredibly refreshed for a moment.

A moment later, the carriage was ready, and the two stepped onto it. Xu Sanyan waved at Bai Shian, “Don't forget to pick up your daughter.”

Bai Shian's face was grim, and he turned away without speaking further.

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Seven days later, Taian City was in sight, and Xu Sanyan brought her back to the Wu Manor.

Then he called for Big Yellow Tooth, “Go fetch Zhu Yong and Xuan Hong.”

“Yes.” Big Yellow Tooth dared not delay, he glanced at Bai Qingyu and then hurried away.

Soon, County Lieutenant Zhu Yong and White Horse Gang Leader Xuan Hong hurried over. The three sat down, and Xu Sanyan smiled, “It's been many days, how have you two been?”

Zhu Yong was all smiles, “Thanks to your blessing, Fourth Master, everything is well.”

Xuan Hong also quickly offered a compensatory smile.

Xu Sanyan nodded, “I called you here to help me with something.”

“Just say the word, whether it's climbing a mountain of knives or plunging into a sea of fire, as long as you command, there's nothing we won't do,” the two declared, patting their chests.

When Xu Sanyan left, he had already achieved a Breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm, and the two knew they couldn't afford to offend him.

“First, help me tie up the county magistrate. Any problems?” Xu Sanyan raised his eyelids and asked.

Zhu Yong quickly stated, “No problem, Fourth Master, rest assured, leave it to me.”

Although he didn't know why Xu Sanyan wanted to tie up the county magistrate, he knew he shouldn't ask too many questions.

“Second, find a vicious person, a scholar with official status, and four people with Killing Intent.”

Xuan Hong frowned in thought upon hearing this, then slowly nodded, “Rest assured, Fourth Master, I'll handle this.”

“Good, go do it.”

“Yes.”

The two walked out of the residence, exchanged glances, and then parted ways.

Xu Sanyan then personally went outside the city, found a graveyard, dug up a broken coffin, and took a handful of black soil from beneath the coffin. These were all the Materials needed to perform the Life Coffin Technique.

That night, Xuan Hong and Zhu Yong had completed the task. Seven people were tightly bound with ropes, unable to move.

Xu Sanyan looked at one of the burly men. This man was short in stature but had a fleshy face. Although bound, he remained defiant, still glaring at Xu Sanyan.

Xu Sanyan nodded in satisfaction. This must be the vicious person; even in such a predicament, he still stubbornly resisted, making it hard to tell if he was fierce or foolish.