All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 113: Quite a Lively Scene

The Golden Pill Cultivator was dressed in golden robes, exuding an elegant and noble aura. His appearance wasn’t bad, even somewhat handsome, but his unnaturally pale skin was unsettling, and his deep-set eyes were chilling. As a seventh-grade Alchemist and Spirit God Realm expert, his status was naturally superior. He was seated in a chair carried by two large figures. The two burly men had blank stares, like puppets, but their muscular limbs displayed their strength. On the huge chair, two women sat on either side, one fanning him and the other offering him fruit.

Most Spirit God Realm experts were low-key and had an air of eminence, but the Golden Pill Cultivator wasn’t among them. He entered the city quite ostentatiously.

“Bai family servants?” The Golden Pill Cultivator seemed to remember Bai Wu and Bai Liu.

“Yes… yes, that’s right,” the two felt as if they’d fallen into an ice cellar just from his glance. The pressure from this superior being was extremely evident.

“Has your young miss returned from her family visit?” the Golden Pill Cultivator asked, with an eerie smile on his face.

“She… she has returned,” The Bai family naturally hadn’t told the Golden Pill Cultivator that Baizhi had run away. Of course, he didn’t believe the Bai family’s excuse, but none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered to him was Baizhi herself.

“Good that she’s back. Go tell the Bai family head that I’ll come to propose marriage tomorrow,” the Golden Pill Cultivator said before entering the city, heading towards his mansion.

“Yes… yes…” The two nodded in agreement and immediately transmitted this news back.

In the Bai family compound, Bai Yulou was refining seventh-grade pills. When this urgent message reached his hands, he couldn’t help but frown.

“So urgent? Well, the sooner the better. I want to see how long sister-in-law can hold out. The ‘Sun illumination Scripture’ will be mine,” Bai Yulou crushed the message jade. He was determined to marry off Baizhi, obtain the eighth-grade pill formula, and get the ‘Sun illumination Scripture’. Neither Baizhi nor Cheng Lingxin had any ability to resist.

“Where is the young miss now?” Bai Yulou asked a servant.

“Reporting to the Family Head, the young miss is currently refining pills in the Tianzi No. 3 pill room,” the servant answered.

“Refining pills? At a time like this, she’s still thinking about refining pills? What a pity. If the Golden Pill Cultivator hadn’t offered so much, I’d be reluctant to give you away,” Bai Yulou thought, then instructed, “Send a message to Elder Bai, tell her to watch Baizhi. Let her stay in the pill room, don’t let her come to the meeting hall to cause trouble. We’ll settle everything tomorrow to avoid any complications.”

“Yes!” The person immediately left.

Pill refining was a tedious task. Both Zhanyue and Baizhi’s foreheads were covered in sweat as they finally completed a batch of pills.

“How have you improved so much?!” Baizhi exclaimed, recalling Zhanyue’s previous performances.

“What, are you the only one allowed to be a genius? Can’t I suddenly have an epiphany?” Zhanyue smiled.

Baizhi glared at him, then pinched him lightly, “Tell me quickly, don’t think I don’t know your previous level.”

Zhanyue couldn’t resist her and answered, “I met a senior expert who imparted all his pill refining insights to me.”

“You’re not going to talk about that ‘eighth-grade’ Alchemist teacher again, are you? You’re lying to me again,” Baizhi said, puffing up her cheeks.

Zhanyue said helplessly, “I almost became his disciple, but he didn’t seem to have that intention. However, the insights and techniques the senior left me are all real. After I gradually digest them, I’ll teach them to you later.”

“Really?” Baizhi’s beautiful eyes still held some doubt, but Zhanyue’s performance seemed to confirm his words. He had indeed progressed rapidly these days, as if guided by an expert, avoiding many mistakes he would have made before.

Pill refining was time-consuming, and soon a night had passed. In Zhanyue’s divine sense, he received a reminder from the illumination Goddess, “The Golden Pill Cultivator has arrived.”

Zhanyue showed a hint of surprise, not expecting him to come so quickly. But he wasn’t afraid, as he had already communicated with someone.

“Let’s go submit the pills,” Baizhi said happily, looking at the vials of pills. She loved refining pills and loved Zhanyue. Refining pills with Zhanyue was the happiest thing in the world for her, but she didn’t know how long this happiness could last.

However, when the two opened the door to leave, Bai Jinhua blocked their way.

“Young Miss, I’m sorry, but you can’t go anywhere,” Bai Jinhua held a dragon-headed cane, her contract object. She tapped the cane on the ground, and a mysterious power spread out, creating an invisible barrier in front of them, confining them to the pill room.

“Elder Bai… what do you mean by this?” Baizhi’s face changed dramatically, seeming to realize something unpleasant.

“I mean nothing else. The young miss just needs to stay here for half a day,” Bai Jinhua said calmly.

Zhanyue looked at the old woman and shook his head helplessly. He communicated through divine sense, “Sister, it seems we need your help after all.”

Bai Jinhua was watching Baizhi when suddenly her vision went black, and she collapsed to the ground. The barrier instantly shattered.

Baizhi was stunned. How did the previously invincible Elder Bai suddenly fall to the ground?

“Did you do this?” Baizhi turned to look at Zhanyue.

“I don’t have that ability,” Zhanyue shrugged, “Let’s go see what’s happening.”

“No… we can’t! If Elder Bai confined me, it must mean the Golden Pill Cultivator has arrived. They want to settle everything behind my back. I’ll go alone. If your identity is exposed, they won’t let you off. You should leave the Bai family immediately!” Baizhi said seriously.

Zhanyue pinched Baizhi’s pretty face, “You… don’t worry, nothing will happen to either of us, I promise.” With that, Zhanyue took Baizhi’s hand and walked towards the inner courtyard.

In the meeting hall, not only were Bai Yulou and the Golden Pill Cultivator present, but also a middle-aged man in gray robes, slightly plump with a kind face, wearing a playful expression. He was Gu Changfeng, the deputy city lord of Alchemy Capital. Although Alchemy Capital had a city lord, the lord rarely handled affairs, and Gu Changfeng actually controlled all administrative matters. He was here today naturally at the Golden Pill Cultivator’s invitation.

“Bai Family Head, I invited City Lord Gu here today to be a witness. Have you considered what I said before? The family ranking competition has already begun. If the Bai family wants to take the lead, you can’t do without me as your son-in-law,” the Golden Pill Cultivator said.

Both Gu Changfeng and Bai Yulou inwardly despised him. This guy was from their generation, yet he was so lustful. However, his conditions were indeed very generous.

“Joining the Bai family as a guest elder, with an eighth-grade pill formula as betrothal gift. The Golden Pill Cultivator is indeed sincere,” Gu Changfeng sighed. The conditions offered by the Golden Pill Cultivator were too generous for Bai Yulou to refuse.

“Well…” Bai Yulou was about to speak when he was interrupted by a stern shout.

“You’re marrying off my granddaughter without even notifying me?”

The newcomer was Cheng Lingxin, haggard-looking and sickly.

“Sister-in-law? Your health isn’t good, you shouldn’t be moving around. I’ll handle this matter properly. As they say, men should marry and women should be married off when they come of age. It’s time for Baizhi,” Bai Yulou said, then brought her a chair to sit on.

Cheng Lingxin looked at the Golden Pill Cultivator and let out a cold laugh, “I wondered what kind of person the Golden Pill Cultivator was. It turns out he’s just a lecher. You old fool, how could you be worthy of our Baizhi?”

With these words, the atmosphere instantly chilled. The three Spirit God Realm experts were momentarily speechless, feeling somewhat awkward.

“I don’t agree to this marriage. Alright, you should all leave now,” Cheng Lingxin continued, though feeling bitter inside. She hadn’t expected Gu Changfeng to be here too. If it were just the two pill dao Spirit God Realm experts, she could have forcefully broken through and fought them both. However, Gu Changfeng was a genuine martial arts expert with extremely strong power.

“Enough, sister-in-law! I am now the head of the Bai family, and every decision I make is for the family’s benefit!” Bai Yulou rebuked.

Cheng Lingxin sneered, “I can give you what you want, but on the condition that Baizhi gets to decide her own lifelong happiness!”

Bai Yulou’s face suddenly changed. He hadn’t expected Cheng Lingxin to mention this in front of others. Gu Changfeng and the Golden Pill Cultivator also changed expressions, their eyes showing confusion.

“Wow, the Bai mansion is quite lively today,” At this moment, a voice broke the awkward situation. It was Zhanyue, holding Baizhi’s hand as they walked in. Strangely, along the way, Baizhi hadn’t seen any Bai family guards, and they had walked in easily.

The three Spirit God Realm experts and Cheng Lingxin simultaneously turned their gazes to the two, or more accurately, to their joined hands. The four had varied expressions and thoughts, but the deputy city lord looked at Zhanyue with appreciation, “Daring to slap two Spirit God Realm experts in the face like this, quite interesting.”