Chapter 2024 Grand Scheme (1)

Chapter 2024 Grand Scheme (1)

Bai Xiaoyun traced her daughter's hair gently. "It's time for me to go now," she said softly.

Linlin bit her lip, fighting back tears. "Mmm," she mumbled in response.

Bai Xiaoyun gazed at her daughter with overflowing tenderness. "Remember, Linlin," she said, her voice thick with emotion, "your mother will always be with you."

Her figure slowly faded from view, leaving Linlin alone.

"Mom!" Linlin cried out, her voice echoing in the empty space. Tears streamed down her face as she searched desperately for any sign of her mother. But Bai Xiaoyun was truly gone.

Linlin allowed herself to grieve for a while before finally calming down. Clutching the ring tightly, she whispered, "I love you, Mom."

With a shift, she transformed back into her miniature form and returned to the room. Curling up on Yun Lintian's chest, forcing herself to sleep.

In the distance, Bai Xiaoyun watched her daughter, tears welling in her eyes. Every fiber of her being yearned to stay, but reality held her back.

"You should have spent more time with her," Yan Siqi remarked softly. "There might still be some time left."

Bai Xiaoyun shook her head. "No," she said, her voice heavy. "Seeing me leave would only make her sadder."

Wiping away her tears, she turned to Yan Siqi. "Did you see it?"

"Yes," Yan Siqi confirmed gently. "Our primal souls reside within his body, along with Senior Long, Sister Feng, Sister Huian, and Brother Shen. We've all entrusted everything to him."

"Sister Feng and Sister Huian surprise me the most," Bai Xiaoyun admitted, furrowing her brow. "It seems what transpired back then wasn't as we believed."

Yan Siqi remained silent, but a frown creased her forehead. Recalling the past incident left her confused and troubled.

"Let's find Senior Long," Bai Xiaoyun decided. "He might have answers."

Yan Siqi silently agreed. With a shared nod, the two figures vanished without a trace.

Yun Lintian, naturally, caught the exchange as well. However, it held little concern for him. He easily surmised the nature of Jin Yang's brewing plot.

City Lord Li Shan ascended the stage to announce the results. He presented rewards to the top three winners, followed by a speech about the upcoming Yellow Emperor celebration event. Finally, he proceeded with the closing ceremony.

As the crowd began to disperse, Yun Lintian pulled Nantian Yu towards Yan Jingru.

"Congratulations, Miss Yan," Yun Lintian offered sincerely.

The Vermilion Bird God Clan disciples scrutinized Yun Lintian curiously. However, upon recognizing Nantian Yu, they promptly dismissed him from their attention.

"Thank you," Yan Jingru replied with a gentle smile. But a pang of guilt flickered in her heart as she saw Yun Lintian today.

Before she could speak further, Yan Feihong intervened, addressing Yun Lintian. "Our lord is pressed for time. You may take your leave."

Yun Lintian raised an eyebrow, sensing something amiss. He didn't press the issue, however. With a cupped fist salute, he said, "Thank you for your time. I'll excuse myself now."

He turned and departed directly. Since Yan Siqi evidently had no intention of meeting him, Yun Lintian would seek alternative methods to contact Bai Xiaoyun and even the Primordial Azure Dragon God himself.

"You should leave him," Yan Jingru advised Nantian Yu, her voice laced with concern. "He's in danger."

Nantian Yu fell silent, fully aware of the truth in her statement.

Lifting her head, she said, "I understand. Congratulations on your victory."

With Yan Jingru's guilty gaze trailing behind her, Nantian Yu turned and walked away.

"Let's go," Yan Feihong said, his attention no longer lingering on Yun Lintian as he escorted Yan Jingru away.

Yun Lintian looked at Nantian Yu and said reassuringly, "There's no need to worry. Trust me, he can't harm me."

Nantian Yu met his gaze and declared, "I'm leaving tomorrow."