What Would I Do?

"What's this?"

As Jiang Lin flipped through the documents Jiang Lin Bai Ling angrily handed him, black lines gradually appeared on his forehead. His mouth gaped open in surprise, and he was completely bewildered. He read them over and over again, unable to come to his senses for a long time.

"Stop flipping through the pages. You didn't see wrong. Your presence in the White Emperor City Palace, especially your stay in the master's bedroom, has been exposed. But that's to be expected. After all, you're a living person, and the master hasn't imprisoned you or anything. It would be strange if you weren't discovered, wandering around all day."

"Wait! So what if I've been found out? When did I become your master's male concubine? I, Jiang Lin, have talent, good looks, and special skills! Do I look like the kind of person who lives off girls?"

"... Could you please not turn up the corners of your mouth when you say that?"

Bai Ling rolled her eyes at Jiang Lin. In all her years as a fox, she had never seen such a shameless person...

However, it must be admitted that this person's talent for cultivation is truly astonishing; as for his appearance, well, it's passable...

"Alright, alright, it's nothing, don't worry about it too much. It's just that your master will be in more trouble. As for me, I'm fine. Do you think they can storm into the palace and kill me?"

"The master has never been afraid of these troubles, but there is some more news."

Bai Ling continued.

"In order to deal with our master, those feudal lords have been spreading rumors throughout the White Empire that you and our master are engaged for life and even plan to get married soon. Even the common people in the city know about it."

In White Emperor City, some restaurants have already started offering huge discounts to celebrate for you and your host; they've even put up banners.

"Is it really that exaggerated? Your White Empire's speed is comparable to that of Fan Circle!"

"Fan Circle? What are Fan Circle? Never mind."

Bai Ling was already used to Jiang Lin saying some nonsensical things that she couldn't understand.

"However, this is not an exaggeration. After all, the master is very beloved in the White Empire, and the master's beauty is world-renowned, which attracts a lot of attention. Therefore, any news about the master will spread very quickly."

Does your master know about this?

Bai Ling pouted and looked at Jiang Lin, even a little angry. "My sister and I have already told Master, but he doesn't seem to care at all. He just tells us what to do and doesn't care."

Actually, there was one more thing Bai Ling didn't mention: when she revealed this news, a hint of happiness flashed in her master's eyes.

Although it only lasted for a moment, in Bai Ling's memory, this was the first time she had ever seen her master with such an expression.

Looking at Jiang Lin, and then thinking of her master, the girl quietly lowered her head, lost in thought.

"Indeed, if it's just public opinion, it's not a big deal. We can just ignore it or suppress it. After all, public opinion will disappear soon."

However, it wasn't so simple for those feudal lords. After they learned that I had appeared in Bai Jiu Yi's palace, they must have had some suspicions about me.

Not to brag, but they definitely think I'm your master's Love Tribulation.

So... hey, Bai Ling? Miss Bai Ling? Miss Bai Ling?"

"Huh, what did you just say?"

Jiang Lin called out several times before Bai Ling came to her senses, her cheeks flushing crimson.

"It's nothing. What I mean is, your master was at the Half-Step Ascension Realm before, so all the feudal lords had the desire to steal but not the courage, and dared not do so, after all, they could easily lose their heads."

However, recently news has spread from the White Empire that your master Falling Realm.

This undoubtedly fueled the ambitions of those feudal lords.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if your master returns to his former glory, it will be too late.

So even if it's a gamble, they'll make their move soon! Not to mention that Bai Jiu Yi suffered considerable injuries after the battle between Immortal at the Empty Spirit Sect.

They would absolutely not let this golden opportunity slip by.

This is merely information they are testing the waters with.

"Testing the waters?"

"Well, based on what I've learned recently, your master basically rules by violence. Anyone who disagrees is killed, and the princes of the White Empire don't dare to voice any opposition."

Of course, your master cannot kill those feudal lords without cause; he must find a reason, otherwise their fiefdoms will be in trouble.

Of course, I'm not saying it's bad. After all, in the demon realm, it's best for cultivators to speak with strength.

Without your master's iron-fisted rule, the White Empire would not be the prosperous place it is today.

However, right now, those people are deliberately trying to use the scandal between me and your master to lure your master into making a move.

If your master, enraged by the scandal, goes to find the person behind it all, you'll be playing right into their hands. They'll probably send assassins to test whether your master has truly Falling Realm.

Those assassins were killed, so be it. But if it's confirmed that your master Falling Realm, everything will be much easier.

If the White Country Ruler completely ignores these rumors, they will assume that White Country Ruler Falling Realm and was injured, or that he is tacitly acknowledging his relationship with me, at which point they will have more ammunition to exploit.

"You mean they'll kill you to test their master?"

Jiang Lin rolled his eyes at Bai Ling. This girl seemed quite clever just now, so why is she not thinking straight now?

"Your White Fox Race proves your Dao through love, and your methods for overcoming the Love Tribulation are incredibly diverse. There's nothing you can't do that others can't imagine. They're even worried that your master might use them to get rid of me so that he can then ascend to Ascension."

They're too busy protecting me to possibly hurt me.

but...

Who says they're only thinking about killing me?

"You mean...?"

"Alright, there's no point in talking about it. In short, they want to test your master by targeting me, but we can also use this opportunity to eliminate those traitorous lords in one fell swoop."

"But, Miss Bai Ling, could you tell me truthfully, what is your master's current cultivation level?"

Looking at Jiang Lin, Bai Ling gently bit her red lips, and after a long while, she slowly spoke, "Immortal Realm Initial Stage."

"What about the injury? Is it serious?"

Bai Ling shook her head. "My sister and I aren't quite sure either, but Master was indeed injured, and after returning to White Emperor City, he didn't go into seclusion to recuperate."

"I see..."

Jiang Lin thought for a moment, his furrowed brows relaxed, and he looked at Bai Ling with a smile.

"Bai Ling, you can talk to Jiu Yi. If she doesn't mind, we can get married. Yeah, the kind of marriage that we announce to the whole country. Not only that, we can also hold Engagement Banquet."

Hearing Jiang Lin's words, Bai Ling's eyes widened, and she remained stunned for a long time.

"What's wrong? Hey! Wait! Don't bite me! I'm talking to you about something important..."

"You beast! Why do you call your master so affectionately, and even want to marry him? I'll fight you to the death!"

Before Jiang Lin could react, Bai Ling had already bitten him. Jiang Lin shook his arm, and the girl's head shook along with it, but she wouldn't let go.

It wasn't until Jiang Lin told Bai Ling his plan that she finally let go of her mouth and stood up.

Even though she was the one who bit herself, she still looked down on herself, spitting "pui pui pui" on the ground repeatedly.

However, recalling the question Bai Ling had asked him before leaving, Jiang Lin was speechless for a moment.

[What if your master intends to use someone else to kill you to prove your path? What would you do?]

"Yes, what would I do?"

Jiang Lin lay back down on the rock and gently closed his eyes.