Internal Affairs of the Bai Family

Alarms blared all around, a cacophony of noise swelling as speakers repeated warnings without pause.

"Warning! Warning! Cease all actions immediately! Otherwise, you will be charged with treason!"

The elite-class dormitories of Jiangnan First Military Academy were already well-equipped, and even during summer break, all necessary security measures remained in place.

When Bai Sheng and the others first arrived, they had to verify their identities and confirm they were Bai Yang's relatives before the soldiers on duty allowed them entry.

Ordinary civilians had no right to set foot on campus grounds, let alone enter the private student dormitory area.

Principal Wei, moreover, kept an especially close watch on Bai Yang's every move and had long since secretly raised his security clearance.

Thus, the dormitory's smart program, upon detecting signs of abnormal fighting, immediately triggered an automatic alarm.

Taking photos for evidence, uploading the relevant personnel's information, and notifying Principal Wei—three tasks executed in one smooth motion.

Bai Zhangting and the other two turned pale. Starting a fight and drawing blood in a quasi-military zone—this could be handled lightly or severely.

At the lighter end, if no one reported it, the authorities wouldn't pursue it.

At the heavier end, this was a hundred times more serious and severe than brawling in the base city's urban district.

They'd have no grounds to object to any punishment imposed.

The five of them froze in their positions, the three-color alarm lights in the dorm casting their faces in alternating red and blue.

Bai Yang's face was full of smiles. On his own turf, what did he have to fear?

The three women's faces were ashen, the lights making them look as eerie and terrifying as vengeful spirits.

With a loud crash, Bai Yang's door was violently blasted open.

Principal Wei strode in, followed by a large group of teachers in full formal military uniform, all wearing angry expressions.

The group surrounded the entire dorm, sealing it off so tightly that not even wind could slip through.

Who among ordinary people had ever seen such a scene?

The remaining students who had stayed on campus, drawn by the commotion, quickly gathered around, and on the internal forum, several new threads began live-streaming the event.

Principal Wei's current appearance was vastly different from what Bai Yang had seen before.

The old man, usually all smiles, now wore a terrifying expression.

His eyes had lost their usual kind and benevolent look, replaced by a sharp, predatory glare—the kind of fierce, bloody aura that came from crawling out of a pile of corpses.

"What's going on!? What does the Bai Family think it's doing? Daring to run wild in my territory!?"

Principal Wei's opening words were aggressive and overbearing. His old, short frame somehow erupted with an immense sense of pressure.

Everyone present felt their spirit falter. Even Bai Yang's mind went slightly hazy—such powerful spiritual force!

It could directly affect his state!

War God! Definitely a War God! And at least a mid-level War God!

The three Bai women fared even worse, their entire bodies trembling uncontrollably, barely able to stay on their feet.

Bai Zhangting bit her tongue, forcibly rallying her spirit, and pushed up on her chin to finally regain the ability to speak. She forced out the words: "We mean no harm. My aunt is..."

Principal Wei cut her off dismissively: "In this Jiangnan Base City, even if Bai Pianqing herself were here, she wouldn't dare act recklessly!

You rely on a bit of Spirit Reader ability and think you can look down on others? You've come to the wrong place!"

Bai Zhangting was furious, humiliated, resentful, and terrified. She wanted to call him a braggart, but she knew one thing he said was absolutely true!

Even if they were within ten meters of each other, a mid-level War God could instantly flash close and twist her head off.

Afterward, they could make a big show of going to Kyoto Base City to confront her aunt and the others, demanding an apology from the Bai Family with full justification!

She had always had things go her way and couldn't help but stubbornly say: "This is our family matter..."

With a snort, Bai Yang finally couldn't hold back his laughter. This fairy really had no clue, unable to read the situation at all.

He was genuinely curious and couldn't help asking: "What exactly did you people come here for?"

Bai Zhangting snapped back: "We came all this way out of kindness to take you to Kyoto Base City for treatment! And you... Hmph!"

Principal Wei thought for a moment, then waved his hand and said: "All of you, follow me to the Academic Affairs Office for a private talk. Everyone else, disperse."

The three Bai women dared not resist and obediently followed, escorted behind the Bai Yang brothers as they headed toward the three-story building.

Bai Sheng was never one for many words, and at a time like this, he couldn't say a single thing. He simply found the whole situation incomprehensible.

Principal Wei's favoritism toward Bai Yang was as clear as day—even a blind man could see it. He was prioritizing Bai Yang's privacy over the law.

He had only been away in Kyoto for half a year. Where had his cousin earned such face?

How did it feel like these two were even closer and more familiar with each other than with his father, Bai Pianyong?

Bai Yang also wanted to understand the situation. He knew his cousin would never reveal family secrets in public, so a private talk was for the best.

The group reached the Academic Affairs Office and went straight up to the third floor, to the conference room he had been in before.

Principal Wei let the five of them in, then stood guard at the door himself.

"This room is completely soundproof. Even a Spirit Reader's psychic force can't penetrate it. Settle whatever business you have in one go—no dragging it out. I'll be right outside the door. Call me if anything happens."

Bai Yang and Bai Sheng solemnly thanked the principal for his kindness, then the five of them walked inside.

Once in the room, they naturally split into two sides, men and women sitting left and right respectively.

Seeing this, Bai Zhangting sneered, "Bai Sheng, which side are you sitting on?"

Bai Sheng frowned. "I sit with my family, of course."

Bai Yang let out two dry chuckles, his gaze sweeping over her swollen cheeks and chin, looking as if he was itching to try something.

Acting up again, aren't you? Still itching under that chin?

Seeing his expression, Bai Zhangting's heart suddenly jolted, and she said bitterly:

"Sure enough, the whole family are ingrates! Bai Pianyong deliberately gave you both single-character names, ignoring the generational naming of 'chapter upon chapter of splendor, gathering the best from all,' and Auntie knew you never saw yourselves as part of the Bai Family!"

Bai Sheng remained silent in tacit admission, but Bai Yang was taken aback.

So there was a rule like that? Neither he nor the original body had ever noticed.

His own name had been chosen by his uncle too; he really hadn't known before.

Bai Zhangting's face was full of indignation as she continued, "Bai Sheng! Has the Bai Family ever mistreated you!? Letting all three of us sisters marry you—how is that unfair to you!?

You said you wanted to treat this kid's illness, and even conditions like the special care ward at Kyoto First Hospital, Auntie agreed to that! What more could you possibly be dissatisfied with!?"

Bai Sheng finally spoke. "I remember all the good Cousin-Aunt has done for us. She has never wronged me."

"Then why are you doing this!?"

Bai Sheng said slowly, "The Bai Family has the talent for Spirit Readers. Cousin-Aunt wanted to strengthen the family's power by having me marry into the Spirit Readers within the family—there's nothing wrong with that.

But you can't force my brother! Isn't it enough that I alone do it? You want me and him to both... I can't do that! It has to be his own choice!"

"Tch! A third-rate cripple of your height, and you still have the nerve to talk! If it weren't for your potential as a War God, why would Auntie be so generous with you!?"

"Since your brother has become a martial artist, his genes are optimized now—tall and strong, who else would we pick but him?"

"What, do you think you're so great? So handsome? If you won't breed, there are plenty of others who will!"

With six soft smack sounds, the three Bai women fiercely covered both their cheeks.

It was Bai Yang striking again. His movements were truly ghostlike; from this distance, he had slapped each of them twice.

"If you've got the guts, say that again. I'm listening."