Let's get back to the topic, the conversation has a starting point.

Just this beginning made Bai Qiru, who had just stood up, suddenly realize something, and her eyes towards her grandmother were filled with surprise and suspicion.

"It was just after obtaining the Demon Book that the Demon Ancestor began tyrannizing, intending to control all realms forcefully, which led Jin Zhan to decide to fight against him.

Before making this decision, whether Jin Zhan anticipated that he was not a match for the Demon Ancestor and arranged for his affairs ahead of time is unknown.

Our ancestor, the White Tiger, only learned about the Six Books of Wuyang Palace from Jin Zhan's mouth before he set out on his expedition, and it was only then that we realized that the Demon Ancestor was not satisfied with just the Demon Book; he had always wanted to collect all Six Books. This was why Jin Zhan did not readily pass on the Demon Book to his descendants.

Jin Zhan had long known that the Phoenix Clan had rebellious intentions and were colluding with the Demon Ancestor, willing to be his lackeys. However, Jin Zhan did not break this to the world, and under Jin Zhan's instructions, our ancestors secretly allied with the Phoenix Clan.

Jin Zhan's intention was that if he did not return, our clan would suffer, and he asked our ancestors to try to find ways to protect the Golden-haired Rat clan.

Our ancestors swore an oath for this, guaranteeing that if they broke this oath, the Bai Family would perish."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qiru said shakily, "Did the Bai Family ever break this oath?"

Granny Qi glanced at her noncommittally and continued, "Later, Jin Zhan was defeated and perished, and the Phoenix Clan turned the tables and seized control of the Divine Mountain, as you know. Many high-ranking members of the Jin Family either died in battle or were sent to the Demon Ancestor. However, the world is turbulent, and changes are only a matter of time. The Demon Ancestor did not act arrogantly for long, as he met his end at someone else's hands.

Our ancestors served beside Jin Zhan for a long time and knew him too well. How could someone like Jin Zhan, who could plan for his clan's survival, possibly let the Demon Book be lost?

Our ancestors believed that before Jin Zhan died, he would surely leave behind a contingency plan to ensure the Demon Book's legacy. Our ancestors were convinced that, with Jin Zhan's intellect, the Demon Book would inevitably appear before the Golden-haired Rat clan sooner or later.

But even until our ancestors lived their full lives, they never saw the Demon Book appear again.

Since then, the Bai Family, generation after generation, has been waiting for the appearance of that Demon Book.

If not for waiting for this Demon Book, if not for the Bai Family secretly protecting the Jin Family, how could the occasional outbreak of resentment or some mistakes by the Jin Family over countless years block the Phoenix Clan's killing intent?

It's unclear if the Jin Family has been trapped within the Divine Mountain and unable to easily contact the Demon Book, so the Bai Family occasionally creates opportunities for the Demon Book to interact with the Jin Family, similar to how Huang Yingying gained freedom. Historically, Huang Yingying is not the only one."

Bai Qiru's pupils contracted suddenly, "Was Huang Yingying's escape arranged by the Bai Family?"

Granny Qi: "Nanny Fan's daughter was in danger and was rescued by Huang Yingying. To outsiders, it must appear accidental, and it had to be accidental for Nanny Fan to express gratitude for it, so as long as someone whispers in her ear and, with her position on the Phoenix Clan's side, granting Huang Yingying freedom is just a minor task. We chose to arrange for Huang Yingying because he is the one with the greatest cultivation potential among the Jin Family over the years."

Bai Qiru immediately understood what her purpose in being with Huang Yingying was. Repaying gratitude was false, surveillance was true, and living together meant that any abnormal changes in Huang Yingying's cultivation could hardly be concealed from her.

She bit her lip and said, "Our ancestors swore an oath; isn't the Bai Family afraid of divine retribution for breaking it?"

Granny Qi said calmly, "Have you ever seen divine retribution? The ancestors did take an oath; that was their affair. Whether they broke the oath or not, the era was too far in the past for us descendants to investigate. Furthermore, the Bai Family never broke the oath, always preserving the Golden-haired Rat clan. Jin Zhan never said he would pass on the Demon Book to his descendants, nor did the ancestors swear not to touch the Demon Book.

To protect the Jin Family, our Bai Family has been loyal and humble, enduring countless humiliations for years on the Phoenix Clan's side. How much dignity was sacrificed? Even the greatest debts have long been repaid, haven't we earned some recompense?"

As she spoke, she sat down then stood again, approached Bai Qiru, and whispered gently, "The Bai Family's hardship was not in vain, nor was yours. Gao He and Wang Ping have been living in Dazhi City for a long time, and given the current situation, they are clearly not ordinary people. How could such persons have been working as minor errands in Dazhi City for so long? How could they have been playing with Huang Yingying? Huang Yingying even said Gao He could save him!

Girl, it's apparent that they are deliberately contacting Huang Yingying, and Huang Yingying has nothing worth pursuing for, not just because he could steal some Spirit Rice from the rice shop, or because they like to frequent brothels together. These flimsy excuses even a ghost would not believe!

Girl, the ancestor's judgment was correct. Once people with ulterior motives appear contacting the Jin Family, it implies that Jin Zhan's contingency plan has emerged, indicating the emergence of the Demon Book. Do you understand what the Demon Book signifies to the Bai Family who have endured countless years of humility? Do you know what it means to you? Jin Zhan said that achieving Great Success in cultivating the Six Books could lead to immortality!"

As the old woman spoke, she became somewhat excited herself, her body even trembling.

Bai Qiru did not think of those distant prospects; instead, she recalled something else and asked, "Granny, with the Bai Family's relationship with the Phoenix Clan, could they have long ago made them spare the Jin Family if they had the intention?"

Isn't all about repaying favors? She had long considered this.

Granny Qi instantly calmed down significantly, staring at her unflinching eyes for a while, "Once they go out, scatter, it's difficult to monitor them!"

Bai Qiru's eyes widened slightly, instantly understanding, and she bit her lip.

Granny Qi reached out to place a hand on her shoulder, "Girl, if it were anyone else, I wouldn't reveal these even if I died, but you, I know you well; you're a good child who would make sacrifices for the Bai Family, and would definitely not let these secrets leak out, otherwise it would be a catastrophe for the Bai Family. Girl, you won't give in vain. I have long said, Granny is grooming you as the next clan leader!"

Bai Qiru naturally understood the consequences should these secrets get out for the Bai Family, likely the Phoenix Clan would be the first not to spare the Bai Family. She lowered her head slightly and said, "Granny, perhaps you are overthinking, even the Bai Family can betray the Jin Family. If Gao He and others really have the Demon Book, they may not need to necessarily give it to the descendants of the Jin Family. Contacting Huang Yingying might have some other reasons."

Granny Qi shook her head, "You're underestimating your ancestors' judgment and also underestimating Jin Zhan's wits. How could someone who stands out from a group entering 'Wuyang Palace' and obtains the Demon Book be simple? The ancestors knew Jin Zhan well. If it were truly Jin Zhan's plan, he would have his own method of indicating it. Even if we're wrong, we have to confirm whether it's truly wrong. It's impossible to give up halfway at this point, and even more impossible to miss this potential opportunity. The Bai Family has waited for too many years, and Granny's health cannot wait!"

Bai Qiru remained silent, dazed for a moment, then suddenly said, "I want to see Huang Yingying."

Granny Qi, however, took out a Mother-child Talisman and checked it. It was a message from the clansmen outside, saying that Gao He requested an audience. She immediately replied, "Alright, I have other matters. If you want to go, you can ask the Goddess yourself. I certainly won't agree."

With that said, she leaned on her cane and left, heading straight to the place where Wu Jinliang's group was under house arrest.

The distance wasn't far as they were both on the same mountain. In another courtyard, Wu Jinliang had already been brought to a quiet room, waiting.

Granny Qi opened the door and entered, casually closing it behind her. Upon seeing him, she asked, "Have your people given an answer yet?"

She always believed that Wu Jinliang had someone behind him; otherwise, such a low-level monk wouldn't be worth the Extreme Fire Sect making such a big move.

Hearing this again, Wu Jinliang chuckled, actually feeling a bit toothache on behalf of the other side. He really didn't know where this Old Witch got her confidence from, daring to involve herself in this matter without even figuring out his identity.

Speaking of the Demon Path is unnecessary. He reviewed the other forces involved in this matter and found that the Bai Family was the weakest.

Forget it, as long as they don't pull out knives to stab people, he didn't want to break the current peace. Only someone with a problem would seek trouble, so he said rather boldly, "Let's prepare something first. Let me ask Granny, can you get 'Death Refusing Incense'?"

This was the decision Shi Chun made after weighing all safety-related matters. Didn't the other side want to cooperate? It seemed that cooperation wouldn't bring any harm to their side, so they might as well give them what they want and cooperate. After all, it wasn't convenient to escape at the moment, and their own affairs couldn't be halted; they must continue.

Handling matters while seeking opportunities was entirely feasible without missing out on either.

Granny Qi, upon hearing this, was suspicious, "What do you need the 'Death Refusing Incense' for?"

A thought even flashed through her mind: this group approaching Huang Yingying and gathering at the foot of the Divine Mountain, could they be after the Death Refusing Incense?

But she immediately dismissed the thought because even Huang Yingying couldn't get the Death Refusing Incense.

Wu Jinliang said, "It's naturally useful. When the time comes for its use, Granny will see. Right now, I don't even know if Granny will spare my life, so I can't fully disclose everything to you. Isn't it that we're already in collaboration by beginning matters together?"

Despite saying this, Granny Qi still shook her head, "There is some, but I can't get it."

Wu Jinliang was startled; he originally intended to have the other side help find materials for crafting it or to have them craft it. Why not use the available manpower if there is already a hand? Unexpectedly, the other side said they have a ready product, so he immediately asked, "Who has it then?"

Granny Qi replied, "Naturally, it's in the hands of the Phoenix Clan. This item originally comes from the Phoenix Clan."

Wu Jinliang's eyes immediately sparkled. With a practical style, he couldn't hold back, and flattery words flowed out, "Granny's prestigious in the Phoenix Clan, why not ask for a little Death Refusing Incense, there's definitely no issue as long as Granny asks."

Granny Qi shook her head, "I truly don't have that much influence, it's not obtainable."

Wu Jinliang wasn't willing to let it go so easily, "With your high prestige, how would you know if you don't try? Why not give it a full-hearted attempt and then talk afterward, how about it?"

Given they have a ready-made one, he certainly wasn't inclined to find the crafting trouble again. Anyways, it's not his errand to beg the Phoenix Clan for things, so as Shi Chun's message said earlier, let the Bai Family do the work.

Granny Qi sighed, "No need to try; it'll absolutely be useless. Right now, the Phoenix Clan also lacks materials for crafting from the Reversing Soul Tree, they don't have much either."

Wu Jinliang said, "They might not have much, but how do you know they won't give you some face? We're not asking for much, just a tiny bit will do. Granny, if you're not even willing to try, it doesn't seem like there's sincerity in cooperation."

Granny Qi was about to say something but hesitated. After much consideration, she divulged, "You don't know, but the Death Refusing Incense has extraordinary significance for the Phoenix Clan. Let's put it this way, have you heard about the immortality legends of the Phoenix Clan?"

Wu Jinliang was taken aback, "Slightly heard of it, the undying bird, reborn from the ashes, the so-called immortal Divine Clan. Could it be related to the Death Refusing Incense? No, wait, the revived corpse using Death Refusing Incense, it isn't truly revived; it will still decay."

Granny Qi shook her head again, "For others, it's indeed not true revival, but for the Phoenix Clan, it's different. The Phoenix Clan has a peculiar capability where upon death, the body can be renewed through fire. By accompanying it with the Death Refusing Incense, the soul can return. After the revival, it's still the original person's consciousness, just with a new body."

Previously, when the Reversing Soul Tree was abundant, the Phoenix Clan never worried about a lack of Death Refusing Incense. But ever since Huang Yingying's ancestor cast a spell to move mountains and ruined the Divine Mountain, the Reversing Soul Tree has become very scarce, leading to the scarcity of the Death Refusing Incense. Some ordinary Phoenix Clan members, after dying of old age, no longer qualified to use the Death Refusing Incense, hence truly died off. This is also the reason the Phoenix Clan has been dwindling in numbers nowadays.

The Phoenix Clan keeps this secret under wraps, fearing the myth of the Divine Clan's immortality would fall from grace. It's a secret I learned inadvertently.

So think, even with its own members dying of old age unable to access the incense, how could they possibly grant it to an outsider? There's absolutely no need to ask."

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