White Bone Contemplation Grotto

Listening to Bai Yu, Ling Yao's face filled with disbelief. She had never imagined that the Red Dust Heart-Tempering Sect had already been infiltrated by the Esoteric Sect at that time, and that it had all been a conspiracy years in the making.

Her own experience could only be considered a tiny interlude in this grand scheme.

What surprised her even more was that Bai Yu had now completely taken control of the Red Dust Heart-Tempering Sect's territory and had elevated the Bodhi Heart Academy as its public-facing administrator.

Ling Yao could tell that Bai Yu had no need to lie to her. After all, with someone like Ye Wanyun present, it would not have been difficult to forcibly plant a slave mark on her in her current state.

Yet Bai Yu was still explaining things to her now. It could be said that he was already showing her considerable respect.

Ling Yao let out a heavy sigh. Everything she had once clung to seemed to have vanished at this moment. The Red Dust Heart-Tempering Sect had been her root, yet it had long since turned to ashes and scattered on the wind.

"We aren't enemies. At most, you lost a gamble and must bear the price of losing."

"But now, we share the same goal: the Esoteric Sect. Everything you went through stemmed from the Esoteric Sect's karma. I imagine you want to settle things with them personally as well."

"So, become my furnace cauldron!"

"Let's work together and drive the Esoteric Sect out of Midstream first. I think the Bodhi Heart Academy would suit you well in the future too."

Bai Yu extended his hand with a smile, offering a sincere invitation.

Hearing Bai Yu's words, Ling Yao raised her head in astonishment. For a moment, she could