Bai Men, Heading to the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower

"Thank you, Master Qing Lin, for coming to my aid!"

After Bai Cheng left, Bai Ge's eyes flickered. He turned to Qing Lin, cupped his fist in salute, and smiled.

But Qing Lin was visibly uncomfortable at Bai Ge's thanks. Seemingly shy, she lightly twisted the corner of her sleeve and said, "Um... no need to thank me. You're someone Bai Men has set its sights on, so of course we won't let outsiders bully you."

At the side, Xiao Xun'er was also deeply grateful to Qing Lin for helping Bai Ge.

But when she saw Qing Lin's slightly flushed face and shy manner, as though she had designs on her Xiao Bai brother, Xiao Xun'er immediately became wary.

She knew it. Her Xiao Bai brother was so outstanding that no matter where he went, all sorts of girls would surely harbor improper intentions toward him.

She had to protect Xiao Bai brother well. Men could never withstand temptation!

"By the way, are you willing to join Bai Men?"

After her bout of shyness, Qing Lin seemed to recall something. She abruptly raised her head and asked in a clear voice.

"Of course I am!"

Bai Ge nodded with a smile.

Naturally, he was willing. Qing Lin was clearly the leader of Bai Men, so why was it called Bai Men? Wasn't it because he had arranged matters in advance within the Inner Academy?

He had long known that the Inner Academy was chaotic. He had no desire to waste time handling its affairs when he arrived, so he had established a faction in the Inner Academy ahead of time to make things more convenient later.

How could he possibly not join his own faction?

"Master Qing Lin, can I join Bai Men too?"

After Bai Ge, Xiao Xun'er suddenly