Prophecy

When the doorbell rang, Chi Li, who was sitting on the sofa in the first-floor hall, was somewhat surprised.

Very few people besides Si Jinyan and those around him ever appeared here, let alone someone who would ring the doorbell so abruptly and infrequently.

Amid Chi Li's surprise, the butler opened the door.

Bai Qi was dressed in casual white clothes. Sunlight fell across his pale blue hair, making him seem gentle and quiet while adding a touch of mysteriousness that did not belong here.

The butler was just about to inform Si Jinyan when the study door opened. Hearing the sound, Chi Li looked toward Si Jinyan on the second floor.

There was no surprise on Si Jinyan's face. Clearly, he had already anticipated Bai Qi's visit.

Chi Li rose and greeted Bai Qi. "Mr. Bai, long time no see."

Bai Qi had probably long known his identity. Back then, they had belonged to opposing camps, yet they were meeting again on Si Jinyan's territory.

Bai Qi had brought an attendant with him. "I want to talk to you," Bai Qi said bluntly.

Chi Li froze.

Bai Qi continued, "I came mainly to see you."

At that moment, Si Jinyan had already come downstairs and walked over to them.

Chi Li looked at Si Jinyan, his gaze full of confusion and inquiry. Si Jinyan nodded, confirming Bai Qi's purpose in coming. The confusion in Chi Li's eyes deepened.

Chi Li asked, "What do you want with me?"

An inexplicable, strange atmosphere filled the surroundings, and Chi Li's brows drew together slightly.

Bai Qi glanced at Si Jinyan. "Let's talk upstairs."

What puzzled Chi Li even more was that after Si Jinyan escorted them to the room, he shut the door and left. That was unlike Si Jinyan. Bai Qi's