127: Bai family arrangements

The personnel arranged by various sects to go to the Lower Realm have not yet been confirmed. Now that the Demonic Path is running rampant, the entire Extreme West Land is in chaos. Even the Four Great Sects are too busy to attend to it, so it's estimated that the matter of the Lower Realm will have to wait for a long time.

Bailu Smithy, protected by Dai Xiong, won't fall into chaos anytime soon.

Bai Luochuan, Bai Tang's father, came to pick them up and also to inquire about the specific situation. Bai Tang had briefly discussed the situation with White Jade Orchid via a Magical Artifact, but she wasn't clear on many details. It was best to get a clear understanding to avoid hindering the Bai Family's future.

It was also a fortunate coincidence that they met directly because of the Fanyang Three Friends.

"Greetings, Senior!" Chen Cuo bowed slightly, then put away his Shadowless Sword.

Hearing Chen Cuo's voice, Bai Luochuan was quite pleased, and with a beaming smile, he said to Bai Tang and Chen Cuo, "Old Ancestor ordered me to come and pick you up, and also to inquire about the situation of the Demonic Path's invasion."

"The situation is probably not optimistic. The Demonic Path is clearly trying to stir up trouble in this business. Who knows, the Four Great Sects might even compromise!"

Bai Luochuan said with a worried expression, then turned his head and smiled with relief, scrutinizing the group.

Chen Cuo was handsome and full of heroic spirit. White Egret was a little nervous and respectful. Bai Tang was beaming with joy, and the three children were sound asleep around her.

"Let's not talk about those things. It's best that you are all safe. Return to the Bai Family as soon as possible!" Bai Luochuan nodded to the group and began to make arrangements.

The escape boat Bai Luochuan used was a Green Leaf Boat, which was much larger and more comfortable than the Spirit Crossing Flying Shuttle. It flew steadily, but its speed was slightly inferior.

Because they were in a hurry to return to the Bai Family, it was faster to use the Flying Shuttle, with three people taking turns to drive it.

On the Flying Shuttle, Chen Cuo took out the Storage Pouch he had seized from the rogue cultivators and removed the valuable items from it. Bai Tang and he divided them. At Bai Luochuan's request, Bai Tang accepted them with a slight hesitation, gritting her teeth.

Chen Cuo took out a Storage Pouch and gave it to White Egret. Chen Cuo could already draw Storage Talismans, and each time he secretly sold them in Xueshan City, they almost all ended up in White Egret's hands after circulating through the scattered cultivator area in Xueshan City.

She bought them to store the Magical Artifacts refined by Chen Cuo when crossing realms. With this Storage Pouch, it would be much more convenient.

Bai Luochuan had just seen Chen Cuo use his Flying Sword and his exquisite fire techniques, and his heart was stirred. He was truly a Genius no less capable than his daughter.

He secretly calculated in his heart, "It seems the Bai Family's situation is about to change. If I can seize a slight head start, I might even be able to earn enough to reach Foundation Establishment."

Because of Bai Tang, the Bai Family's Third Branch already had greatly increased speaking rights. The Family's resource share could be preferentially supplied to the Third Branch, hoping that Bai Tang could reach Foundation Establishment and add another pillar to the Bai Family.

However, the Bai Family's overall strength was currently weak. Old Ancestor White Jade Orchid was old and at risk of passing away.

Most of the Family's resources were also given up in exchange for longevity items, and the overall situation was far worse than before. While there was still some surplus to support one or two Foundation Establishment cultivators, if resources were spent on cultivating many people, the entire Family might fall into a difficult situation.

Currently, the Bai Family was fully supporting only two Foundation Establishment candidates: Clan Chief Bai Luochen and Bai Tang. Although Bai Luochen was only one step away from Foundation Establishment, he was also getting on in years and was not at the Peak of his Qi and bone structure. It would probably not be easy for him to reach Foundation Establishment.

Bai Tang had great hope. Although the Third Branch's resources increased, they were tightly allocated for Bai Tang's use. He, as her father, also had to give way. He couldn't say that he had no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment.

Overall, the Bai Family had potential, but its future was uncertain, and the path was difficult.

White Jade Orchid had courage. Just from White Egret's narration, she could glimpse Chen Cuo's abilities. It was incredibly difficult to refine High Grade Magical Artifacts in the Jueling Realm, just like using a broken hammer to forge a Magical Artifact. It required not only talent but also brilliant ideas.

The Fire Spirit Ring alone was worth the effort of recruiting him. Although the true disciple recommendation from Lingbao Mountain was precious, one had to be able to grasp it, otherwise, it would just be a waste.

Chen Cuo and the other two took turns driving the Flying Shuttle, eating and resting on board. It took them a full five days to fly into the territory under Lingbao Mountain's jurisdiction, the Dragon Tooth Region of the West Sacred Continent. There were three countries under Lingbao Immortal Mountain, each several times larger than Yue Country and Yan Yun Country in the Jueling Realm combined.

Chen Cuo couldn't help but sigh, truly worthy of being the cultivation world, a place of outstanding people and spiritual energy.

The Bai Family's ancestral land was in one of these countries, Baiyan Country.

The current emperor of Baiyan Country did not bear the surname Bai, but he had intricate and inseparable ties with the Bai Family.

The relationship was similar to that of the Bai Family being revered as the Sect Master, but the entire Baiyan Country had to prioritize the interests of the Lingbao Sect.

Upon entering the Bai Family, one would witness its magnificent decorations, which, unlike the vulgarity of ordinary noble families, fully displayed the unique essence of an immortal Family.

The Bai Family was located on Two World Mountain in Baiyan Country. The mountain was protected by the Two Forms Profound Yellow Formation, which had astonishing defenses. It was a true Golden Core Formation, having existed for thousands of years.

Chen Cuo was escorted by the Bai Family all the way. He, along with White Egret, Bai Qianqian, Bai Huarong, and Bai Daoheng, were all brought to meet the Old Ancestor.

The water pavilion that had appeared on the Bai Family's Bloodline Mirror was now close at hand, and a beautiful woman with black and white hair and not a single wrinkle on her face was sitting on a lotus platform chair, smiling at everyone.

Behind her stood Bai Luochen.

Bai Tang and Bai Luochuan stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Bai Luochuan and Bai Tang of the Huayang lineage of the Bai Family have retrieved the Immortal Seed and brought it back for worship. We have successfully completed this mission. Please inspect it, Old Ancestor."

"Mm, well done. Bring the Bai Family's new generation of Qilin children up for a look."

Upon hearing this, Chen Cuo realized that White Jade Orchid's voice was like the ringing of a lily of the valley, full of vigor, betraying no signs of old age. His heart immediately understood.

Bai Qianqian and the other two were held by the maids following behind them and came before White Jade Orchid. White Jade Orchid looked at all of them and nodded with great satisfaction.

"Your Nurturing Spirit Art cultivation is good. White Egret, you and your father have contributed greatly. You may return to the Bai Family's main lineage, under the jurisdiction of Huayang!"

Upon hearing this, White Egret immediately burst into tears of joy, her tears streaming down as she said with boundless delight, "I obey the Old Ancestor's command. Thank you, Old Ancestor!"

White Egret's father, Bai Shuyuan, was not a member of the main lineage and was distantly related by Bloodline to the Bai Family. However, he was an accomplished martial artist and originally had hope for the Dao. But he still chose to participate in the realm-crossing event and ultimately died in the Great Snow Mountain. His dream was that one day, their branch lineage could return to the Bai Family's main lineage and complete the acknowledgment of their ancestry.

Bringing back an Immortal Seed was an Opportunity. Although Bai Shuyuan did not achieve this wish, White Egret did, which finally brought some comfort to his departed spirit in the netherworld.

"Good, Bai Tang, you handled this matter well. Although there was an invasion by the Demonic Path along the way, attempting to seize the Immortal Seed, your quick wit and decisive action still allowed you to successfully escape with the Immortal Seed. Our Bai Family suffered no major losses, so you shall be rewarded!"

"This bottle of Immortal Essence Spirit Liquid shall be yours!" White Jade Orchid waved her hand, and a white light landed on Bai Tang's hand. It was a white jade bottle, emitting a faint, intoxicating fragrance.

Bai Tang received it in a daze. She silently recited the Crimson Fire Bird talisman in her pouch, seeming to recall something, but then her heart gently twitched twice, and she slightly frowned, then joyfully said, "Thank you for your kindness, Old Ancestor!"

Bai Luochen also looked on enviously. Immortal Essence Spirit Liquid was a treasure that could increase the chances of Foundation Establishment, and he didn't even have it.

"Next, the three Qilin children of the Bai Family: Bai Qianqian will be assigned to the Huayang lineage, Bai Daoheng to the Huarun lineage, and Bai Huarong to the Huaqing lineage. Each will be adopted by a good woman and taught in the clan school."

The three lineages of the Bai Family are: the Huayang lineage, which is the Third Branch, with Bai Luochuan as the head; the Huarun lineage, which is the First Branch, also the Clan Chief's lineage; and the Huaqing lineage, which is the Second Branch, overseen by Bai Tang's second uncle, Bai Luoxi.

The three lineages passing down the Family name came from the names of the three lineage Old Ancestors: Bai Huarun, Bai Huaqing, and Bai Huayang!