Chapter 86 Rejection
“It turned out to be true. It was my oversight. Fortunately, Lord Bai discovered it in time. Otherwise, if the demon sect and evil spirits really developed outside the city, it would be a very difficult matter.
Sir Bai, rest assured, I will order some martial arts masters from the West City Army to be assigned to you." Xiao Wenchen said with a solemn look on his face.
"Thank you, Lord Xiao," Bai Xiuqi said with a bow.
"You are too polite, Lord Bai. This is what I should do." Xiao Wenchen returned the greeting.
"By the way, I heard that Lord Xiao's niece Xiao Qing had dealings with the people of the Netherworld Sect a few years ago and is quite familiar with the evil sect's style of doing things. Do you think you can temporarily loan Miss Xiao Qing to me?" Bai Xiuqi added, as if he had suddenly remembered Xiao Qing.
The expression on Xiao Wenchen's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal, and he said, "Since Lord Bai needs it, I'll send someone to call Xiao Qing over right away."
As soon as Xiao Wenchen finished speaking, Xiao Liu appeared at the door with an angry face. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Bai Xiuqi was also there. His face changed slightly and he quickly retracted his raised foot.
In the eyes of ordinary people, Bai Xiuqi looks like an immortal and a man of virtue. Some evil demons and monsters in the city are dealt with by him and his men.
But children of big families like Xiao Liu knew very well that this old guy was a big pervert. She even suspected that he looked like he was in his early 40s even though he was in his 60s. He was most likely learned the Taoist art of sex to replenish yin and yang.
Therefore, when there is such a person around, Xiao Liu would naturally avoid him as much as possible.
"Xiao Liu, come and meet Lord Bai!" Xiao Wenchen saw his daughter already appeared at the door and tried to dodge, fearing that Bai Xiuqi would be surprised, so he shouted quickly.
"It's Lord Bai. Xiao Liu greets Lord Bai!" Xiao Liu had no choice but to walk in and bow to Bai Xiuqi.
"As expected, a tiger father has like dog daughter. At such a young age, you are already a Condensed Energy Master. Not bad, not bad!" Bai Xiuqi stroked his beard and smiled, acting like an elder, but his eyes did not look around.
Xiao Liu's grace and elegance were still far inferior to Xiao Qing's, and Bai Xiuqi also knew that Xiao Liu was a powerful martial artist and the daughter of Xiao Wenchen. Even if he liked her, Xiao Wenchen would never give his daughter to him as a concubine.
As for Xiao Qing, she was already a wasted genius and the daughter of the weakest fourth house. Bai Xiuqi thought that as long as he could make his intentions clear, the Xiao family would not reject him given their current situation.
Bai Xiuqi felt excited just thinking about how Xiao Qing, a once high and mighty girl, was now moaning and begging for pleasure under him.
"Master Bai, thank you for your compliment!" Xiao Wenchen took over the conversation and said modestly, then said to Xiao Liu: "You came at the right time. Master Bai wants to borrow Xiao Qing to help him investigate the case. Go and call Xiao Qing over."
Xiao Liu couldn't help but reveal a hint of relief and gloating when he heard this, and said happily: "Okay, father, I'll go call Xiao Qing over now."
After saying that, Xiao Liu bowed slightly to Bai Xiuqi and said goodbye, then turned and left.
Seeing Xiao Liu turn and leave, Bai Xiuqi picked up the teacup, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked through the slits of his eyes at Xiao Liu's swaying hips.
"This old pervert!" A hint of anger flashed in the depths of Xiao Wenchen's eyes, but he pretended that he didn't notice anything with a faint smile on his face.
Xiao Liu soon arrived at the Green Bamboo Building.
At this time, Xiao Qing had already returned and was scattering fish food into the pond in the corridor, but in his mind he was thinking about how to confront his uncle and other core members of the family in order to gain the greatest power and benefits.
In the past, Xiao Qing was devoted to her family and never had any ambitions for power and profit. But after these seven years, she has long seen the fickleness of human nature, especially the recent events, which have completely chilled her heart.
Therefore, this time, she must strive for the greatest power and benefits. Even if not for herself, she must do it for Brother Qin.
Although her elder brother Qin did not ask for anything in return from her, it was precisely because of this that Xiao Qing wanted to strive for the greatest power, because only by possessing powerful power could she give the greatest return to her elder brother Qin.
"Xiao Qing, my father wants you to go to the family reception room. Lord Bai Xiuqi specifically called on you and asked you to help him investigate a case." Xiao Liu looked at Xiao Qing and said with a gloating look on his face.
"Tell your uncle and Lord Bai that I've been feeling unwell lately and need to rest, so I won't go." Xiao Qing replied indifferently, then turned around and continued to throw fish food into the pond.
"I'm afraid this is not up to you." Seeing that Xiao Qing didn't take her seriously, Xiao Liu couldn't help but grit her teeth and said angrily.
She was about the same age as Xiao Qing, but since childhood, her brilliance had been completely overshadowed by Xiao Qing. Not only did her grandfather only have eyes for Xiao Qing, but even her father treasured Xiao Qing very much, giving her all the good things and resources, as if Xiao Qing was the eldest granddaughter of the Xiao family.
Therefore, Xiao Liu has always been jealous and even hates Xiao Qing a little.
"I don't work for the government, so why can't I do that? Okay, I'm tired and I'm going to go back to my room to rest." Xiao Qing said coldly, got up and walked towards the building.
"Hmph, let's see how long you can be so arrogant and proud!" Seeing this, Xiao Liu's face darkened and he turned and left.
In the living room, Xiao Wenchen saw that only his daughter came back, and her expression was obviously a little strange. His face changed slightly and he asked, "Where's Xiao Qing?"
When saying this, Xiao Wenchen also deliberately winked at his daughter.
However, Xiao Liu seemed not to notice the look Xiao Wenchen gave him, and replied, "Xiao Qing said that he is ill and cannot help Lord Bai investigate the case."
Bai Xiuqi's expression suddenly darkened when he heard this, and he stood up and said, "In that case, Sir Xiao, I will take my leave first!"
Seeing that Bai Xiuqi was angry, Xiao Wenchen did not bother to blame his daughter, but quickly stood up and said, "Don't worry, Lord Bai, I will go see Xiao Qing later and make sure she reports to you tomorrow morning."
"It depends on Miss Xiao Qing's physical condition. If she is really not feeling well, there is no need to force it." Bai Xiuqi said with a wry smile, then he flicked his wide sleeves and walked away.
"This old bastard, if my Xiao family wasn't in decline, how dare he give me such a face!" After Xiao Wenchen sent Bai Xiuqi away, he thought of his arrogant attitude just now and could n't help but get so angry that his face turned blue.
Back then, the Patriarch of the Xiao family was an expert in bone refining and was in charge of the army. Even though Bai Xiuqi was the supervisor of the celestial beings, he would never dare to put on airs in front of the Patriarch of the Xiao family!
"It's because Xiao Qing thinks he is noble and doesn't know how to appreciate kindness!" Xiao Liu curled his lips.
"Shut up! Didn't you see me winking at you just now? Can't you say that Xiao Qing is not here? Don't think I don't know your little thoughts!" It would have been better if Xiao Liu didn't interrupt. After this interruption, Xiao Wenchen became even angrier.
"Father, my daughter clearly didn't notice it just now! Moreover, this matter is ultimately Xiao Qing's problem. Why are you blaming me?" When Xiao Liu saw Xiao Wenchen scolding her, her eyes immediately turned red and she said with a wronged look.
"Father knows that you have loved competing with Xiao Qing since you were a child, but you are now a powerful martial artist after all, while Xiao Qing has fallen to become a ruthless martial artist, and for the sake of the family, she was forced to be sent away.
What else do you have to argue with her about now? Just be more open-minded. "After all, she is his own daughter. Seeing Xiao Liu's aggrieved look, Xiao Wenchen's heart softened and he sighed.
"I know, but Xiao Qing is too proud! Does she think she is still the Xiao Qing from seven years ago? Does the whole family have to revolve around her?
She is just a martial artist now. If she didn't have a family supporting her, would she be able to make such a big business? Would she be safe and sound for so many years?
But she thought that all this was achieved with her own ability. Today I am going to take over the business under her name, but in the end, I ran into obstacles everywhere, and she even gave me a cold look in public!
"Father, tell me, you are the head of the family now, and I am your eldest daughter, the legitimate daughter of the family, and also a martial arts master. According to the family rules, is she guilty of insubordination?" Xiao Liu spoke more and more confidently.
"After all, you are of the same generation, and Xiao Qing's situation is special. So, don't be in a hurry to take over the business under her name to avoid conflicts. I will go to Qingzhu Building in person now, and I will tell her these things in person." Xiao Wenchen said.
After saying that, Xiao Wenchen turned around and went to the Qingzhu Building.
