Xiao Qing's heart completely fell. She had come up with a believable lie, only to have it exposed by Elder Qing Xing himself, as the old man was somehow being carried around by Lu Xiaoxuan! How could Xiao Qing have ever imagined such an impossibility? In fact, she still had not reacted to the sudden turn of events.

Lu Yin's overwhelming bloodlust pressed down upon Xiao Qing. His was far, far stronger than Long Xi's.

Xiao Qing closed her eyes, realizing that it was impossible to keep this matter hidden no matter what else she tried. She barely forced out a name, her voice cracking and revealing her utter hopelessness. “Bai Zhen.”

Hearing the name, Lu Yin's pupils shrank, and he subconsciously released the woman. Xiao Qing collapsed to the ground, her face pale.

Next to him, Long Xi stared at Lu Yin. "Do you know this Bai Zhen?"

"Are you Bai Zhen's daughter?" Even Elder Qing Xing was surprised.

Lu Yin took a moment to suck in a deep breath. He calmed himself, and the terrifying pressure erupted again. "Bai Zhen used to be called… Lu Zhen."

As Lu Yin spoke, he turned to look at Long Xi. Her expression instantly changed, and a powerful bloodlust erupted from her as well. Lu Yin’s fingers twitched, and he suppressed the roiling bloodlust.

"Lu Zhen? Your old page boy?" Long Xi growled between her gritted teeth. Her eyes were bloodshot. This was no longer mere anger, but powerful...