The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 725: Cinian! You Old Bald Donkey, How Dare You Drive Her to Death!

Chapter 725: Cinian! You Old Bald Donkey, How Dare You Drive Her to Death!

As soon as these words were spoken, the people on Cinian’s side were stunned and didn’t react at all.

In contrast, the Bai family patriarch roared in fury, "So you did know all along!"

He then added, "Cinian, if you dare harm her, I won’t let you off!"

The light from the Telestone dimmed.

Lord Meng was the most shocked of all.

He stared dumbfounded at Bai Xiuzhi, "You... What did you say? Are you not the Bai family patriarch’s biological daughter?"

At this point, Bai Xiuzhi no longer cared to hide the truth.

With a touch of mockery in her gaze, she looked at Lord Meng and said, "That’s right. I am not truly the Bai family’s Third Miss."

Lord Meng’s heart clenched tightly, and he felt as if he were falling into an endless abyss.

After marrying Bai Xiuzhi, he had treated her like a precious jewel, pouring all the resources of Jade Wolf City into her and their son. And now she was telling him that she was a fake?!

"No... Impossible..." Lord Meng said with a trembling voice, grabbing Bai Xiuzhi’s shoulders. "You were married off as the Bai family’s daughter! How could you not be Bai family’s daughter?!"

Even the ghost of Meng Lianfeng was questioning her, "Mother, what nonsense are you spouting? How could I not be the Bai family’s grandson?"

Facing the accusing eyes of one man and one ghost, Bai Xiuzhi’s emotions churned, and she decided to tell them the truth.

The Bai Madam had a chief nanny in her service, whose husband was a close attendant of the Bai patriarch.

However, the attendant tragically died during a mission, leaving no remains.

When the chief nanny heard the devastating news, she wanted to follow her husband in death.

The Bai patriarch, feeling guilty, used many rare elixirs to save her life.

Yet, the chief nanny, consumed by her grief, believed the Bai patriarch was responsible for her husband’s death. At that time, the Bai Madam was pregnant. Taking advantage of the Bai couple’s trust, the chief nanny secretly purchased a baby girl and swapped her with the real Bai Third Miss.

In the infant stage, babies grow rapidly, and since the Bai patriarch was away and the Bai Madam was unwell, no one noticed the chief nanny’s treachery.

Thus, the purchased baby, Bai Xiuzhi, grew up in the Bai family enjoying the privileges of the Bai Third Miss.

Later, when Bai Xiuzhi grew older, her mediocre talent and lack of resemblance to the Bai family members led the Bai patriarch to conduct a bloodline test.

The results confirmed that Bai Xiuzhi was not a member of the Bai family. The chief nanny was subsequently exposed.

The Bai patriarch, furious, interrogated the chief nanny about the whereabouts of his biological daughter.

But the chief nanny, harboring deep resentment, had already taken poison. Before her death, she left these words:

"Bai Peng, you killed my husband. Naturally, your biological daughter will suffer in her place to atone for your sins! In this life, you can forget about ever seeing her again!"

The chief nanny died, and the events of that year could no longer be traced.

As for Bai Xiuzhi, the fake, she was now in an awkward position.

The Bai patriarch, angry and frustrated, initially wanted to kill Bai Xiuzhi with a single strike, but the Bai Madam stopped him, saying, "She’s innocent. We’ve raised her for so many years. She may not be our flesh and blood, but she’s as good as our own. How can you be so cruel?"

The Bai patriarch had to hold back.

However, the thought of his biological daughter suffering somewhere outside while Bai Xiuzhi continued to enjoy the Bai family’s wealth and privileges was intolerable.

So, he arranged for Bai Xiuzhi to marry into the Lower Realm, out of sight, out of mind.

Yet, considering the two decades of father-daughter bond, the Bai patriarch did not reveal Bai Xiuzhi’s true identity to the public. However, he made it clear that she could no longer expect any support from the Bai family.

Upon hearing the story, the reactions of the Meng father and son varied.

Meng Lianfeng, as the son, didn’t feel he had the right to blame his mother.

But Lord Meng was different. He flew into a rage, slapping Bai Xiuzhi hard across the face. "You vile woman! So, you’re a fake! All these years, I gave you everything, and this is how you repay me!"

No wonder the Bai patriarch had looked displeased and had sent their family to the side hall during the birthday celebration.

No wonder, even when Jade Wolf City was under siege, the Bai family didn’t lift a finger to help.

It turned out Bai Xiuzhi was a fake!

This was the first time Lord Meng had hit Bai Xiuzhi, and she was stunned.

Then, holding her cheek, she coldly laughed, "What are you so angry about, Lord Meng? All these years, haven’t you enjoyed the benefits of the Bai family’s prestige? You’ve gained plenty of advantages, haven’t you?"

Lord Meng was momentarily speechless.

He quickly calmed himself, saying, "Yes... Yes... You’re still useful to the Bai family. We won’t die here today."

Cinian sighed softly, a trace of guilt in his voice. "Ah, my good intentions have caused trouble again."

But Nanli interjected, "Zen Master Cinian, don’t think that way. Sometimes, living isn’t necessarily a blessing."

If the Bai family still cared about Bai Xiuzhi, they would have come long ago.

Now that the Bai patriarch had arrived upon hearing the news, it was clear he cared more about finding the real Bai Third Miss.

And with Bai Xiuzhi keeping the truth hidden for so long, once the Bai patriarch got what he wanted, she likely wouldn’t have a good ending.

Bai Xiuzhi understood Nanli’s words all too well. She stared directly at her, saying, "Nanli, you’re right..."

Nanli frowned slightly.

Bai Xiuzhi turned to her son, "Lianfeng, don’t worry. Someone will avenge us."

"Ah?" Meng Lianfeng was stunned.

Nanli had already realized what was about to happen. "No, she’s going to kill herself!"

She tried to use a Body-Freezing Talisman, but Bai Xiuzhi, determined to die, acted faster. She pulled out a Soul-Breaking Crystal and stabbed it into her chest!

No blood flowed.

But Bai Xiuzhi’s soul shattered, and her body fell backward lifelessly.

"Madam!"

"Mother!"

The Meng father and son cried out in anguish.

At this moment—

A furious roar came from the northern sky. "Cinian! You old bald donkey, how dare you drive her to death!"

It was Bai Peng!

Before his figure appeared, his immense spiritual pressure surged forth.

Those below the Foundation Establishment Stage felt their chests tighten, nearly coughing up blood.

Enraged beyond measure, Bai Peng saw that even Bai Xiuzhi’s soul was gone. Maddened, he struck with a palm attack!

This strike was incredibly powerful.

Dust and sand swept up from the ground.

Those with lower cultivation felt their feet rooted in place, unable to move.

Cinian, now angry as well, met Bai Peng in midair, their palms clashing in a thunderous explosion.

Boom!

The clash of their Nascent Soul spiritual power shook the heavens and earth.

When the oppressive aura subsided slightly, everyone looked up to see Bai Peng and Cinian had landed on the ground.

Their eyes locked, neither backing down an inch.

Shandu, watching the scene, frowned. "This is bad. Master has suppressed the Bai patriarch by a small realm, but the Bai patriarch’s spiritual power is solid and forceful. It’s hard to say who will win."

Qiao Dabao added, "Aren’t there others to help?"

As soon as he finished speaking, another group of Bai family members appeared.

A dense crowd, at least a hundred strong, all flying in on their swords.

Qiao Dabao was dumbfounded. "Wha... Why are there so many of them?!"