Chapter 267: Journey to the Ghost Race Territory

As he spoke, he constantly paid attention to Ye Shiyuan’s expression.

He was afraid that Ye Shiyuan might suddenly storm out and do something reckless.

Although Ye Shiyuan usually had a good temper, he had never been someone who silently endured everything.

If he were truly enraged, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Feeling the slight trembling in Ye Shiyuan’s hands, Bai He immediately tightened his grip around his arm.

"Shiyuan, that is... roughly what happened."

Bai He could not tell what Ye Shiyuan was thinking.

The calmer Ye Shiyuan appeared on the surface, the more unsettled Bai He became.

"Shiyuan, if you want to do something, then tell me first. But whatever you do, you absolutely must not act impulsively."

Bai He was afraid that Ye Shiyuan would run straight to Princess Manor and kill her.

Although Princess Guantao certainly deserved punishment for everything she had done, if Ye Shiyuan personally took action, the one who would ultimately be harmed would be himself.

Bai He did not want to see him get hurt.

"Master, as a son, if I fail to fulfill my duty of filial piety, then even if I have entered the path of cultivation, I will never be able to truly stand firm upon it."

Bai He understood what Ye Shiyuan meant.

"Shiyuan, what Princess Guantao has done is indeed unforgivable. Therefore, we can report this matter to the mortal emperor and let him handle it."

"Master, do you really think that is likely?"

Bai He pressed his lips together.

Faced with Ye Shiyuan’s question, he did not know how to answer.

How was he supposed to answer that?

Was it likely?

There was almost no possibility at all.

Princess Guantao was a member of the imperial family and shared a close relationship with the current emperor.

Would he help an outsider instead of helping his own family?

At the same time, there was no way Ye Shiyuan could simply let go of his hatred.

Not just Ye Shiyuan.

Even Bai He felt that if Princess Guantao were allowed to escape punishment after everything she had done, it would be utterly unacceptable.

"Shiyuan, your mother’s spirit soul is very weak. For now, I will leave her in your care. Let us first gather evidence of Princess Guantao’s crimes before considering other methods. Besides, I do not think this matter is that simple. Since the ghost race is involved, there is absolutely no way that only one person is behind all of this."

Ye Shiyuan nodded.

"Alright."

Using the excuse that his mother’s spirit soul was fragile, Bai He temporarily persuaded him not to focus on Princess Guantao’s matter.

...

Bai He rested his chin on one hand, his expression thoughtful and serious.

He held a brush in his other hand, drawing all sorts of strange symbols across a sheet of paper.

Most likely, no one except himself could understand what they meant.

"Host, what are you drawing?"

"I’m analyzing things!" Bai He replied.

So he used triangles, circles, and similar shapes to represent different people.

That way, everything was much clearer to look at.

"Host, how about we go directly to the ghost race and capture that person there? We can interrogate him and get the truth."

Bai He recalled that face.

It had truly been terrifying and horrifying to look at.

He swallowed his saliva nervously.

"I... if I go to the ghost race, won’t I end up getting captured there and never make it back?"

"Host, you have Beast God Shuttle. Besides, you should have confidence in your current status and strength. The ghost race would not dare touch you."

That was true.

Who would dare offend the Lingguang Sect for no reason?

"That makes sense."

"I suggest bringing Xu Feng with you. After all, he is a member of the Nightwatchers Tribe."

Bai He nodded.

The Nightwatchers Tribe naturally suppressed the ghost race.

Although ordinary people could not tell the difference, any member of the ghost race would immediately recognize Xu Feng’s identity with a single glance.

The fear that arose from the depths of their instincts could not be concealed.

Early the next morning, just as dawn was beginning to break and the sky was still dimly lit,

Xu Feng rolled over and opened his eyes.

He looked like someone who had not gotten nearly enough sleep.

"Master, you’re awake."

After saying that, he closed his eyes again.

Then, after thinking for a moment, he suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

Startled, he immediately opened his eyes once more.

"Master? It’s early in the morning. Who exactly are you trying to scare?"

Bai He smiled at him.

"I need your help with something."

Xu Feng began fumbling around for his clothes before putting them on.

Bai He watched his series of actions speechlessly.

What exactly was Xu Feng thinking?

Did he seriously believe Bai He was going to take advantage of him or something?

"Even if you need something from me, it doesn’t have to be this urgent. It’s barely morning. Aren’t you tired?"

"I didn’t sleep at all last night."

"You spent the entire night watching me?"

Smack!

Bai He slapped him on the head.

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Get dressed properly and come with me immediately."

Bai He turned around and went to wait by the door.

Xu Feng quickly finished getting himself ready as well.

"Master, where are we going? Are we bringing Senior Brother with us?"

Under normal circumstances, Ye Shiyuan would usually accompany them.

But now...

Bai He shook his head.

"He has something to take care of. He won’t be coming with us."

Bai He brought Xu Feng with him and quickly left the inn.

Before long, they arrived at the entrance to the territory of the ghost race.

The place was desolate and extremely gloomy.

It was truly a ghostly place.

"Host, from here you can enter the territory of the ghost race. However, there will definitely be guards watching the entrance, and they will certainly recognize Xu Feng’s identity. You should prepare yourself mentally."