Chapter 582: Cat Cake

"Oh dear, the media has arrived."

"Now the news of the internal conflict within the East Sea Dragon Clan will surely spread."

"The people of Ming Country really enjoy watching a commotion. Even the elders watch the noon news during their meals. Television stations from all around the world will follow suit sooner or later."

Ying Mu smiled, undeterred by the scale of the matter, "Are you sure you want to continue?"

Ao Hanli remained indifferent, "If you’re afraid of losing face, you can fight on the sea or underwater. Either way, it doesn’t matter to me."

Ying Mu sighed, "I came to talk to you with good intentions, but you have this kind of attitude."

"Talk?" Ao Hanli said coldly, "Is what you call ‘talking’ really just coming here to take someone away?"

"Well, your situation is also fake," Ying Mu scooped up a handful of water from the Yangtze River. The flowing water turned transparent in her palm, shimmering with a blue dragon’s power like lightning. "But I am sincere."

"Whether it’s fake or not, it’s not for you to decide," Ao Hanli said coldly, "If I were to call off the engagement, wouldn’t it mean I lost to you?"

"So, it’s all about dignity?"

"Believe whatever you want," Ao Hanli said, "If you don’t back down, I will gladly fight you today. You can choose any battlefield, whether it’s in the air or on the ground. Even if you barely escape alive, I won’t show any mercy. Be prepared to end up in the hospital."

Ying Mu nodded. She realized she still wasn’t used to begging and being submissive. She had originally come to discuss things, but with a few words and Xue Hanlei’s intervention on the shore, the situation had turned into what it was now.

If we really have to fight, it’s also possible.

After returning from the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, although her injuries from losing the Dragon Ball hadn’t fully healed, her strength and realm had improved. Once broken bones healed, they became even tougher than before. Without the Dragon Ball, the extra trials on her mindset greatly increased her cultivation limit.

Before, her strength was on par with Ao Hanli, but now, she has at least a 60% chance of winning.

If it were before, she would have definitely taken action. Being competitive is her characteristic, just like the North Sea black dragon – act first, think later.

But now…

Ying Mu let go of her palm and water continued to flow from it, restoring the normal speed of the Yangtze River under her feet, and the whirlpool dissipated.

"It’s not appropriate to continue fighting like this, especially within the territory of the Ming Country. It would be troublesome if it leads to flooding on both banks," Ying Mu yawned. "Besides, I’m a bit tired. I haven’t had a good rest in days. Once I recover, we can spar again."

She took a step back, walked back to the shore step by step, glanced at Xue Hanlei, but said nothing, and left in the vehicle that came to pick her up.

"Did she really leave?" Xue Hanlei exclaimed in disbelief.

She used to dislike Ying Mu because of her straightforward personality. Not straightforward in a direct and honest way, but rather in a blunt way. Ying Mu didn’t understand how to be tactful, often hurting herself and those around her. She believed in the power of strength and always thought that fighting could solve any problem. She rarely backed down without external force pressing her. But this time… she actually felt a bit self-aware of her own fault.

"Is this the charm of growing up?"

Although she didn’t see a scene of rivers of blood, she wasn’t disappointed either. Xue Hanlei murmured, "I actually feel a little bit disappointed and relieved?"

It’s like watching a stubborn speaker become honest and actually admitting that the problem lies with them, not someone else.

"It seems like the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom has had quite an impact on her," Ao Hanli walked to the shore, rubbing her wrist and said, "I’m not just talking about her personality and mindset, but also her strength. She has definitely become stronger, stronger than before. In the past, she was easily broken, but now… she seems to be entering the realm of Dragon King."

"Are we being pulled apart?" Xue Hanlei asked softly.

"Sister…"

"Just kidding," Xue Hanlei pretended to be disappointed, "Even if I’m slow, she is even slower than me. But it’s just the realm of Dragon King. I have already cultivated this state of mind during my journey. What I’m lacking now is…"

Ao Hanli didn’t know how to respond.

"Her actions seem to be random and without purpose. She comes to provoke and then leaves. I don’t know what she’s thinking. Perhaps she has become a bit smarter than before and learned how to make excuses," Xue Hanlei’s tone was unclear, whether it was admiration or sarcasm.

"Excuses?" Ao Hanli asked, "What kind of excuses?"

"Of course, it’s about an unmarried fiancée and all that. Ying Mu’s words sound nice, but I don’t believe a single word of it," Xue Hanlei said, stroking her chin. "She made a big mistake with the Black Dragon of the North Sea and even dragged Bai Wei into it. It would be most suitable for her to deal with the North Sea lineage given her position. And with the assassin’s situation, either Bai Wei found her to cooperate, or she found Bai Wei to cooperate. Either way, the result would be the same."

"In comparison, you are not the most suitable choice… because as a legitimate member of the East Sea, if a fight were to break out, the tensions between the North Sea and the East Sea would fall on your shoulders. Regardless of the outcome, it wouldn’t be a good thing. It would damage your reputation and have an impact."

Speaking to this, Xue Hanlei sighed.

"I never expected that branch to resort to such a foolish move, actually trying to capture Bai Wei’s family. This grudge is too big. Even if we manage to suppress them, they will definitely continue their actions. Bai Wei will eventually be forced to defend himself and retaliate. Once it happens, it will be a scene of rivers flowing with blood."

"If it weren’t for this matter, the engagement between the two of you would actually be a good thing."

"Now, on the contrary, it puts you in an awkward position."

The dragon maiden pondered for a moment before continuing.

"So, I think Ying Mu’s suggestion does have some validity. Earlier, when I argued with her, I didn’t consider it deeply. But now, when I rethink it, I realize her proposal is the most practical. After all, we are all outsiders in this matter. At least it is not a full-blown conflict, but a partial one. As the legitimate heir of the East Sea, it is actually not appropriate for you to get involved. It would be best to keep it within the Four Seas Group and focus on internal conflicts within the Ming Country water system. Ying Mu is Lord Chaohu’s daughter, also belonging to that category. She is indeed the most suitable, so…"

Xue Hanlei analyzed the situation continuously, and almost every sentence was piercing to the core.

Ao Hanli interrupted and said, "I don’t think so."

"What do you mean?"

"Ying Mu isn’t meant for these purposes, or rather, these are all true, but just secondary," said the Princess of the East Sea slowly and confidently. "Her main intention is to steal the fiancé… and that’s it."

Words can deceive, but fists cannot.

That bump just now really hurt.

…

The Bai Family Ancestral House, the TV was playing with excitement but suddenly ended the live broadcast.

Technological creations are quite valuable and easily influenced by external factors, just like electronic devices.

Because of this incident, the atmosphere at the dinner table became somewhat gloomy, and everyone independently thought about the attack.

Bai Xinghui broke the silence and suggested first, "Should we consider finding a safer place?"

"Even if it’s safer, it’s still not as safe as home." The old man was the type to guard the ancestral home and refused to leave. "I can protect myself, but you all need to be careful when going outside."

Although the East Sea Aquarium assured that there would be no more incidents, it’s uncertain if there might be more retaliation.

After dinner, Bai Chang pulled Bai Wei aside and said, "With the current situation being unsafe, you shouldn’t be too careless. It’s best to visit the ancestral home more often."

Just as he was giving his advice, Bai Chang suddenly paused. He felt a slight vibration in his pocket. He immediately stopped speaking and stepped away.

Bai Wei’s expression remained unchanged, but he felt a pang of doubt. A mobile phone? They didn’t exist in this era, they shouldn’t have been invented yet.

Unless it was for military use, military technology always came before civilian use, even if it was a bit expensive, it could still be afforded.

But Bai Chang’s occupation should be a civilian one.

After a moment, the uncle returned and said, "I have to leave. I suddenly remembered, I have to go back to work overtime."

Bai Wei asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"

Bai Chang shook his head, "It’s something only professionals can handle. Spend more time with your family, it’s something I can’t do."

Uncle chuckled and drove away.

As he left, a deep yellow exclamation mark slowly formed above his head.

Bai Wei sighed, "There’s always something that comes up."

He kicked the floor and touched a golden ring with his fingertips, "Land God, come out and see me."

A lazy orange cat sleeping nearby suddenly opened its eyes, sparkling, "Summoned, tell me, are you the cat’s master?"

Demon Cat Yumeko scratched its ear and lazily stretched, moving its body, "Finally in the Ming Country, and you still know to find me?"

It had always wanted to come to the Ming Country and had mentioned wanting to do something before.

"You have something to say now," said Bai Wei.

"The timing isn’t right," Yumeko scratched her ear. "I’ll tell you once you go to the White Jade Capital or Kunlun Mountain."

"Why the White Jade Capital and Kunlun Mountain? Are you planning to visit there?" Bai Wei raised an eyebrow. "Yun Wuxin is in Yingzhou, but you don’t ask about her. Going the extra mile?"

"Yingzhou won’t work. I need to retrieve two things from the Ming Country, and one of them is in the White Jade Capital or Kunlun Mountain," Yumeko meowed. "Will you help me?"

Bai Wei promised, "Mutual benefit. You reminded me of that when I was in the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom. I’ll help you under the condition that this matter doesn’t violate my basic principles."

"That shouldn’t be a problem," Yumeko rolled over. "Cat Cat can’t have any ill intentions, right?"

Bai Wei shrugged, "Before going to the White Jade Capital and Kunlun Mountain, you need to help me with something else."

Yumeko squatted and curled up her tail, "I knew it… Go on."

Bai Wei said, "Follow my uncle Bai Chang, find out about his situation and report back to me immediately if anything happens."

You Ming stood up and said, "Okay."

It controlled Da Ju’s body, slightly pressed down its body, exerted force on its limbs, aimed at a platform several tens of centimeters away, jumped with force, but was weighed down by its body, spread its limbs like a flying squirrel, and let out a scream of falling accidentally. It fell with a thud on the ground, turning into a puddle of cat paste.