436 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Upon these words, a profound silence enveloped the ancestral hall. The statement seemed perfectly reasonable, yet coming from Bai Li Ming, it felt quite outrageous. Wasn't it known that he didn't have a daughter? The assembly quickly recalled that not long ago, Bai Li Ran had returned from the Central Immortal Realm with a Bai Li family member who had been lost in the outside world and who possessed the Eye of Formation. Many speculated that it might be Bai Li Feng’s bloodline, given his notorious wandering and escapades outside. Could it be that this person was not Bai Li Feng’s offspring at all, but Bai Li Ming’s? Everyone knew what was going on when Bai Li Ran brought this person in, though it was a subject only whispered about in private, as nobody wanted to interfere in such matters. Moreover, over the years, Bai Li Xiao had been secluded in cultivation, Bai Li Ming had little interest in managing affairs, and Bai Li Yuan, being rather indecisive, preferred the path of least resistance, prompting many clansmen to adopt a similar outlook, avoiding unnecessary entanglements. Bai Li Xiao spoke up, "Ming’er, when did you have a daughter? How come I wasn’t aware?" Bai Li Ming brought Ye Linglong forward, his expression softening. "This is my daughter, Ye Linglong, the daughter of Zhen’er and me." "Back then, after Zhen'er gave birth, we entrusted our child to a confidant, but they were pursued, and helplessly, had to use a teleportation array to send her away. Linglong was raised by someone in the Lower Immortal Realm, living in the mountains until she recently made her appearance." Bai Li Ming omitted the part about Ye Linglong’s ascent from the Lower World, wary of the crowded, watchful eyes in the ancestral hall and the possibility that this information might reach the Immortal Emperor who sealed the realms. Suddenly, Bai Li Yuan stood up. "When this child entered, I thought she looked familiar. She resembles Xue Zhen quite a bit, though their temperaments are worlds apart." "Do they look alike?" Bai Li Xiao mumbled to himself. He hadn't seen much of his granddaughter-in-law, and over two hundred years had blurred her features in his memory. Standing in the center, Ye Linglong felt like a zoo animal under everyone's discerning or subtle glances. However, she soon sensed a familiar pulse of bloodline power, looking up to find it emanated from Bai Li Xiao, her great-grandfather. An old ginger is indeed spicier. Ye Linglong mused inwardly. That old man probably wouldn’t rest until verifying it personally. After the bloodline acknowledgment, a smile instantly appeared on Bai Li Xiao's face. Now, viewing Ye Linglong, he found himself immensely satisfied, especially impressed with her decisiveness in wielding a sword and her bold declarations. Affections can be biased, after all. Bai Li Xiao’s affection for Bai Li Ming now extended to Ye Linglong. Father and daughter alike, their demeanor and decisiveness greatly pleased him, making his affection lean even more. With a kindly beckon, he called out, “Come, Linglong, come to your great-grandfather.” At that moment, he was indistinguishable from any ordinary family patriarch. Ye Linglong glanced at Bai Li Ming. Upon his nod, she slowly approached Bai Li Xiao. Seeing her up close, Bai Li Xiao liked her even more, especially considering her formidable progress at just over two hundred years, having reached the Immortal Sovereign stage. His heart swelled with pride. Those old folks bragged about their great-grandsons, but compared to his great-granddaughter, it was like heaven and earth—utterly incomparable. When those old cronies gathered again, he planned to flaunt unabashedly. Great-grandsons were delightful, but how could they compare to his great-granddaughter? Bai Li Xiao had only two sons, one extreme in temperament, the other indecisive, and in the generation of grandchildren, all were boys. No girls were in sight, not even among other branches. Finally, with Ye Linglong, he felt immense joy at her presence. The more he thought about it, the happier he became. He promptly pulled out a spatial ring and handed it to Ye Linglong. "Great-granddaughter, this is our first meeting; I have nothing much to give you. Consider these a gift." Ye Linglong scanned the contents of the space ring with her spiritual sense. Goodness, an abundance of top-grade immortal crystals and various heavenly treasures. The old man, truly as extravagant as expected, surpassed her father in wealth. "This..." Ye Linglong started, intending to say it was too much, but Bai Li Xiao's following words stopped her: "There’s nothing particularly good inside. Later, I’ll take you to my treasure vault. There are plenty of good things there; take whichever you fancy." Ye Linglong: "..." At that moment, Bai Li Yuan also offered a space ring from the side, speaking warmly, "Linglong, this is a gift from your grandfather. I don't have as extensive wealth as my father, but later, I'll also take you to my private stash. Take anything you like." Instinctively glancing at the space ring, good grief, though not as abundant as her great-grandfather’s, it was substantial. Ye Linglong suddenly felt as if she had stumbled upon immense wealth overnight. During her time in the Central Immortal Realm, though Ye Linglong acquired Emperor Chang’s treasure, the most precious items were the sword stone and the puppet with Zhu fruit, essentially priceless treasures. However, she wasn’t left with many immortal crystals. Now, she had enough immortal crystals in hand to bury someone under—each being a top-grade immortal crystal. With these prestigious individuals setting the precedent, other Bai Li family branches quickly followed suit, offering their gifts to Ye Linglong. They had grasped the situation. Bai Li Ming had gathered everyone to clearly build momentum for his daughter. Shortly, Ye Linglong had accumulated another substantial collection of heavenly treasures, quite literally earning substantial riches. Everyone instinctively ignored Qin Yueniang and her party. "Old Master, are you just going to let my son Bai Li Ran’s death slide like this?" Qin Yueniang asked stubbornly. Pointing accusatorily at Ye Linglong, she protested, "Yes, Ran’er made a mistake bringing your daughter up here, Bai Li Ming, but isn't she fine? Conversely, without Ran'er bringing her, you might never have found your daughter this lifetime!" The more Qin Yueniang spoke, the more justified she sounded, her stance becoming indignant. "In essence, Bai Li Ming, you should be thanking my son! If not for him, this dead girl would still be languishing who-knows-where, unable to receive such fine things!!!" Everyone listened in disbelief, wondering how someone could be so shameless in this world.