The Greedy Hei Yanjiao

"My lord, what brings you to the East Sea? Didn't I tell Xiaoqing to take good care of Hanlin?"

After regaining her Bai Suxin's eyes.

Xu Caichen gently stroked Bai Suxin's hair and said with a smile, "It's alright. I came here with thorough preparations. I'm sure we can reunite as a family. Suxin, let me introduce you. This is my master, the head of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute Dao-Seeking Academy."

Upon hearing the words "Dao-Seeking Academy," Bai Suxin's eyes flashed with shock, but she quickly regained her composure and bowed to Chu Feng, saying, "Bai Suxin greets Master."

No need for formalities.

As Chu Feng spoke, he took out a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herb from his storage ring and handed it over.

"I didn't bring any good gifts this time, but this ten-thousand-year-old Dragon Saliva Grass can help you with your cultivation."

Bai Suxin respectfully accepted the Dragon Saliva Grass: "Thank you, Master."

Xu Caichen then introduced each of his fellow disciples to Bai Suxin.

After a few words of casual conversation, Chu Feng led the group from the Dao-Seeking Academy out of the main house and sat down in a small living room, giving the two of them some space to be alone.

"My lord, I never imagined you'd been through so much over the years."

After listening to Xu Caichen's experiences over the years, Bai Suxin couldn't help but sigh.

Xu Caichen said, "My wife, I'm sorry you've suffered this injustice. You won't blame me for marrying Xiaozhuo, will you?"

Bai Suxin shook her head. "If it weren't for Miss Xiaozhuo, my husband, you wouldn't have been able to arrive at the Dao-Seeking Academy safely, and we wouldn't have had the day to reunite as husband and wife. I'm so grateful to her, I certainly won't blame her."

Xu Caichen continued, "My lady, I have come to formally propose marriage to my father-in-law. Please convey my request."

"Um."

Bai Suxin nodded, then took out a communication talisman from her storage ring and made a hand seal.

The communication talisman then flew towards the main hall in the center of the Water Mansion.

Inside the main hall, a middle-aged man with a rugged face and surrounded by Hei Yan frowned slightly when he saw the communication talisman.

"That wretched girl actually wants to see me."

After muttering something, he said to an old man carrying a tortoise shell in the main hall, "White Head, go and invite Suxin to see me. See if she has anything else to say."

"Promise."

The White Head Turtle then turned and left.

Before long, Bai Suxin arrived at the main hall. She had no good feelings towards Hei Yanjiao, her nominal father, who sat in the main seat.

Her mother was originally a white snake demon who was traveling in the East Sea when she was spotted by the Hei Yanjiao, who forcibly took her, thus giving birth to her.

But from childhood to adulthood, this father has never taken care of him.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been saved by Caichen's past incarnation and wouldn't have resolutely decided to go down the mountain to repay his kindness.

"Suxin pays her respects to her father."

What urgent matter brings you here? Are you planning to compromise?

The Hei Yanjiao spoke in a very indifferent tone, showing no regard for his daughter. If she hadn't awakened her Dragon Clan bloodline and successfully transformed into a Flood Dragon, she wouldn't even be qualified to enter this Water Palace.

"Don't think I don't know. You've already had Xiaoqing send your unfilial son away. If you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me for disregarding our father-daughter relationship."

Bai Suxin turned extremely pale upon hearing these words, and her hands clenched involuntarily beneath her sleeves. If her husband hadn't joined the Dao-Seeking Academy, she feared that Hanlin would never have been able to live a peaceful life.

She said calmly, "Father, I am willing to marry, but I do not intend to marry the Qing Jinjiao. Instead, I will marry another prodigy."

"Um?"

Hei Yanjiao was surprised that this little girl would say such a thing; he even doubted whether there was something wrong with his ears.

"Heh, don't you even look at yourself? Besides the Qing Jinjiao, which other dragon clan prodigy would even look at you?"

Bai Suxin to herself, "What if they are the prodigies of the Dao Dao-Seeking Academy?"

"Hahaha..."

Upon hearing this, the Hei Yanjiao burst into laughter. "Suxin, I'm not trying to mock you, but who among those who can enter the Dao-Seeking Academy isn't a prodigy? If you're going to make an excuse, at least come up with a better one."

But he's already here.

Bai Suxin remained indifferent, completely ignoring Hei Yanjiao's words.

The smile on Hei Yanjiao's face vanished instantly. He subconsciously touched his nose and asked suspiciously, "Is that really true?"

Bai Suxin: "Whether it is or not, Father will know at a glance."

Hei Yanjiao began to weigh the gains and losses in his mind. Deep down, he didn't believe that Suxin, this wicked girl who married a mere mortal, could be chosen by the genius of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

But he also didn't want to miss an opportunity to establish a connection with the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Bai Suxin saw the fleeting look of conflict in Hei Yanjiao's eyes. She had lived with this nominal father for ten years and knew that he was jealous and greedy. He had made her marry Qing Jinjiao because he was after the latter's power.

Now that a son-in-law from the Dao-Seeking Academy has arrived, he naturally doesn't want to miss the opportunity.

"If Father is unwilling, then I will send him back. Farewell."

After saying this, Bai Suxin pretended to turn and leave, silently counting in her mind: three, two...

Before she could even utter the cry in her heart, the voice of the Hei Yanjiao came from behind her.

"Wait."

Bai Suxin turned around and looked at the other person with a smile, "Father, is there anything else?"

Hei Yanjiao said, "You mean he's currently in the Water Palace?"

"Good."

Bai Suxin's smile became even more playful.

How did he get in?

The thought of someone sneaking in right under his nose made Hei Yanjiao extremely unhappy.

Bai Suxin laughed and said, "Father, you don't actually think that the mere formation of this Water Mansion can stop the geniuses of the Dao-Seeking Academy, do you? I've heard that the Great Sage Son of the Dao-Seeking Academy can even suppress King Conferment experts, let alone you, Father, who is only at the Peak Dao Integration."

"You..."

Hei Yanjiao was speechless after being rebuked, but a bold idea quickly flashed through his mind. "You wouldn't be saying that 'that one' is one of those two, would you?"

Bai Suxin's smile faded, "Father, you're overthinking it. However, that prodigy is a top-tier figure even within the Dao-Seeking Academy."

Hearing this, Hei Yanjiao felt a little disappointed, but quickly calmed himself down.

"Alright, then I'll see him. Remember, don't lie to me, or you know the consequences."

Bai Suxin nodded. "Of course. I wonder when Father would like to see him?"

Hei Yanjiao: "Tonight is the perfect time for me to host a banquet to welcome him, so as to avoid gossip."

He naturally wouldn't put all his eggs in one basket; if this prodigy didn't turn out well, he would still marry his daughter to the Qing Jinjiao.

"Okay, have someone notify me when the time comes."

After Bai Suxin finished speaking, she quickly left, leaving behind the thoughtful Hei Yanjiao.

Night fell quickly, and the Water Palace was bustling with activity. Hei Yanjiao had notified his relatives in the Water Palace early on to attend the banquet and witness the brilliance of the geniuses of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Just as the aquatic creatures were whispering and chatting happily, a loud voice came from outside the hall.

"Miss Bai has arrived! The academic prodigy of the Daoist Dao-Seeking Academy has arrived!"