Chapter 747: Chapter 742: Bad News
Miss Salacia sat unceremoniously by the flowerbed.
In this small garden, facing the handsome and tall Bai Pu, Salacia’s chaotic emotions uncharacteristically calmed down as she explained one by one:
"Father said the new Gaia Group Extraordinary Seed selection is about to start, and becoming a Major General Gaia in this round is very crucial."
"The trial for becoming a Major General Gaia can indeed be attempted again, but the difficulty will increase significantly. Failing the first well-prepared attempt means the success rate for the second attempt will inevitably be lower, not worth the family’s massive resource investment at the Awakened stage."
"As for your third question... perhaps Father is completely disappointed in me. In his eyes, I can’t even compete with the low-status Julian, and surely I can’t take on the burden of the Silver Wind Clan in the future. Moreover, he feels guilty towards Julian’s deceased mother. To be honest, in Father’s heart, I might even rank below Julian, the illegitimate daughter."
Bai Pu thought, if you had such a clear understanding from the start, you wouldn’t have been schemed against like this.
The situation is clear now, with Zorath helping the illegitimate daughter Julian to rise, aiming to replace Salacia as the heir of the Silver Wind Clan.
If Zorath and Julian marry in the future, the Muji Clan will also gain the support of the Silver Wind Clan, strengthening their voice in the Green Alliance.
From Salacia’s performance today, she does have the ability, unfortunately hindered by her infatuation.
An infatuated mind is truly frightening.
Bai Pu ultimately swallowed these words, not wanting to rub salt into Salacia’s wound. In fact, he had a good impression of Salacia.
This Green Race young lady did not show any arrogance typical of a young miss; at least in front of Bai Pu, she had enough patience and friendliness even towards a mixed-blood human, a lowly Spirit Plant Master apprentice.
In contrast, Julian had a very manipulative vibe; Zorath was even more of a rascal, far worse than Salacia.
"Since these Linglong Flowers were meant for Zorath, I suppose they’re no longer needed, right? So I should head back."
Bai Pu pondered whether he should slip away from Green City Manor and find another place to stay.
"No."
Salacia said pitifully, "I have lost everything now, and you are my last friend. Xiao Bai, can you bear to just leave like this?"
Bai Pu was speechless for a moment, wondering how they had suddenly become friends, thinking Miss Salacia judged friendships based on looks?
However, he couldn’t speak too bluntly.
"Then I will stay at Green City Manor for a few more days..." Bai Pu said.
However, before Bai Pu could finish speaking, a man’s voice suddenly rang out: "No!"
Two Green Race Evolvers entered the small garden.
Bai Pu recognized them as guards of Green City Manor, one of whom was Salacia’s former guard—Vian Silverwind.
The one who just said "No" was Vian.
"Miss Salacia, the Patriarch has already granted your residence to Miss Julian, including this small garden."
Vian said in a solemn voice, "Miss Julian said she doesn’t want the flowers you planted or the servants you hired. Therefore, Bai Yujing no longer has the right to reside in Green City Manor and must leave immediately!"
"Mr. Vian, how can you do this? Haven’t I been good to you in the past?" Salacia found it hard to believe.
"Sorry, miss. It’s my job."
Vian Silverwind gave a helpless look, "Miss Julian will move into the residence in three days. I should technically evict and clean right now, but considering our past relationship, I can allow your ’friend’ to stay one more day."
Vian Silverwind turned and left, leaving one last sentence: "Tomorrow at noon, I will bring people to ask the young lady to pack her personal belongings, leaving both sides dignified."
After the two Evolver guards left, Salacia seemed drained, unable to even stand properly.
"Miss, I think it’s time for me to leave," Bai Pu said.
It was unclear if Julian’s eviction of Bai Pu was prompted by Zorath Muji’s orders because, after all, during the previous banquet, Salacia had compared Bai Pu and Zorath, much to Zorath’s displeasure.
Salacia appeared dejected, sighed, and said, "It’s just as well, I don’t want to stay in the family currently; let’s go to the Outer City District together and live as ordinary Awakened for the rest of our lives."
Bai Pu: ???
Bai Pu quickly said, "Miss Salacia, you seem too disheartened right now. Perhaps you’re protesting the Patriarch’s arrangements for you like this. However, wouldn’t that only make Julian and Zorath even more smug? Do you really want to see one day when Miss Julian becomes the Silver Wind Family Head, flaunting it in front of you?"
Salacia’s expression shifted. Just thinking about the scenario Bai Pu described made her heart extremely unwilling.
"But I failed the trial the first time. For the second trial, the family won’t give me much support, and the difficulty will greatly increase, I..."
"The young lady should have enough confidence in herself!"
Bai Pu worried that this Green Race young lady would cling to him, so he quickly poured out motivational words, "The Spirit Realm is complex and unpredictable. Perhaps you just had bad luck the last time, and maybe without the family’s support the second time, you might succeed effortlessly."
"..."
After much persuasion, Bai Pu finally convinced Salacia to abandon the thought of following him to the Outer City District, and she began considering how to reclaim everything she lost.
Bai Pu breathed a long sigh of relief and sat back in the gardener’s small house.
"I’m about to be kicked out. Cultivating here is quite nice—peaceful and reassuring, my Mystical Arts comprehension is quick.
"However, leaving Green City Manor is no big deal. I can continue to use the identity of Bai Yujing to stay undercover at the Frosty Spirit Plants Shop, though it’s a bit far away and slightly inconvenient."
As Bai Pu was thinking, the Gaia Mark suddenly heated up slightly, and a prompt message arrived:
[Discarding and Letting Go requests a communication with you.]
Bai Pu immediately chose "Yes."
Amidst a slight cough, the voice of Discarding and Letting Go echoed in Bai Pu’s mind.
"Gangxin, something has happened."
"What is it?" Bai Pu asked in surprise.
"Lord Bailu is out of contact in the Valley of Evil Omen."
Discarding and Letting Go’s voice was full of exhaustion, "The ’Evil Omen King’ in the Valley of Evil Omen suddenly awakened. Among the Evolvers who explored the Valley this time, only three made it out, while the others are missing inside. To be blunt, the chances for Lord Bailu do not look good, and he is likely already fallen."
Bai Pu immediately realized: "Then doesn’t that mean the Burning Ash Organization is..."
Bailu was an Evolver with more seniority than Discarding and Letting Go, originating from Huaxia, and well known for his powerful strength on the Silver Heart Continent.
"That’s right. On the day the Valley of Evil Omen news came out, I received contact from the Burning Ash Organization Elder ’Xi Li’... or call it an ultimatum."
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