Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

While Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing were rushing to Jiangnan through the night, in Modu, at the Bai Family Ancestral House study room.

The light in the study room illuminated the surroundings, making it bright. Bai Qiao Mountain sat in the room, smoking one cigarette after another. Even though Bai Zhiqing, far away in Modu, didn't call him about the incidents in Jinling and the Lu Family, his brothers notified him immediately after finding out and asked if he needed help.

So, despite it being three or four in the morning, Bai Qiao Mountain was still awake, sitting in the study. He understood very well that Old Master of Lu Family was the main pillar of the Lu Family. When this pillar falls, one could imagine what the Lu Family would face.

Beside Bai Qiao Mountain, Mandala sat there. Her originally playful and cute expression was completely replaced by an air of murderous intent, with a chilling aura pervading the study.

"Grandfather, I've decided. I must go to Jiangnan. I can't let my brother face danger alone." After an unknown amount of time, Mandala took a deep breath and spoke, her tone calm, yet her eyes revealed an uncontainable hint of killing intent.

Originally, Mandala was in Beijing. Upon hearing Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing had returned to Modu, she came back wanting to discuss some matters with Lu Tianxing, only to discover they had gone to Jinling, leaving her waiting at home until she received a call from Angel informing her that something happened to Lu Tianxing in Jinling, and Old Master Lu was seriously injured, his life uncertain.

This made Mandala's heart skip a beat, a bad premonition erupting within her. If not for Bai Qiao Mountain holding her back, she would have rushed to Jinling immediately to wipe out the Yang Family in the Yanhuang Group.

"Manman, now is not the time to mess around. Going to Jiangnan won't solve anything. Do you understand?" Bai Qiao Mountain lit a cigarette for himself, sighed, and said.

From his old friends' calls, Bai Qiao Mountain could already tell that this time the families in China were determined to destroy the Lu Family. If Mandala dared go to Jiangnan alone, it would be a death sentence.

Despite Bai Qiao Mountain's words, a trace of murderous intent remained on Mandala's small face: "Grandfather, I know you're concerned about me, but you know my identity. They can't harm me. If I can't fight them, running is always an option, right? Moreover, my brother is returning to the Lu Family. He might be distracted and unable to protect Sister Zhiqing. If I go to Jiangnan, I can protect Sister Zhiqing, am I right?"

Bai Qiao Mountain didn't respond immediately, taking a deep drag on his cigarette instead. He was aware of Mandala's identity, as well as Lu Tianxing's, which is why he hadn't outright refused Mandala's decision to go to Jiangnan.

"Manman, are you really sure about this?" Bai Qiao Mountain finally spoke.

"Yes, Grandfather, I am sure. I must go to Jiangnan. I can't just stand by while my brother takes all the risks alone." Mandala nodded firmly.

Bai Qiao Mountain didn't argue further, taking a deep drag from the cigarette and exhaling slowly before speaking: "Manman, since you've decided, I won't stop you, but I have one request. I hope you will keep yourself safe, don't let anything happen. Also, regarding matters in Jiangnan, I hope you won't inform your grandmother or Weiwei; there's no need to worry them."

"I understand, Grandfather. I won't tell them."

Mandala nodded, remained silent for a moment, then reached into her small bag to take out several tiny porcelain bottles, placing them on the desk: "Grandfather, these are some poisons I made myself. Given the situation in Jiangnan, someone might target you, so keep these for protection. Even if someone at the Mythical Realm got poisoned, without the antidote I prepared, it would be hard to escape death. You can use these to ensure your safety, your grandmother's, and Weiwei's. The antidote is in the little red bottle, it can cure all poisons."

Bai Qiao Mountain looked at the small porcelain bottles on the desk and didn't refuse. He nodded and said: "Manman, thank you for being thoughtful."

Mandala smiled, took a deep breath, and said, "Grandfather, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to sleep. You should rest early too."

"Alright, you go rest; I'll stay here a while longer."

Mandala didn't say anything further, stood up, and walked towards the exit.

Watching her leave, Bai Qiao Mountain took a deep breath, sitting silently in the study, not uttering a word, lost in thought.

Jiangnan Suzhou, Zhou Family.

Tonight, all the men of the Zhou Family gathered in one place. The atmosphere was heavy. The news of Old Master Lu being seriously injured, his life hanging by a thread, and Lu Tianxing being taken by the Yanhuang Group might be a happy event for others, thrilled that the towering mountain above them is finally disappearing.

However, for the Zhou Family, this news struck like a bolt from the blue, stirring their minds, leaving them unable to calm down.

When Lu Tianxing joined the Lu Family, the Zhou Family had stood by him, supporting him. Many Jiangnan families believed the Zhou Family had submitted to the Lu Family. In the past, the Zhou Family relished this connection, as a large tree offers great shade.

But now, with Old Master Lu severely injured and Lu Tianxing captured, coupled together, anyone could see that someone wanted to destroy the Lu Family. If the Zhou Family maintained ties with the Lu Family during such times, it would be disastrous news. One misstep, and the Zhou Family could become part of Jiangnan's history.

"Old Master, what should we do next? Old Master Lu was ambushed and severely injured, now his fate is uncertain, and Lu Tianxing is captured by the Yanhuang Group. It's clear someone is targeting the Lu Family. Moreover, if they dared to ambush Old Master Lu, they definitely won't let the Lu Family stand. What should we do? If the Lu Family is finished, we will be doomed as well," said a slightly plump, middle-aged man with a balding head, breaking the silence first.

"Old Master, I think Cheng Hu is right. The Lu Family seems doomed this time, and our urgent priority is to distance ourselves from them. Otherwise, if the Lu Family falls, other families might turn against us. This offers us no benefit," another member of the Zhou Family spoke.

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