6

    The Bai family was merely ordinary villagers

    In the evening.

    Now, everyone in the family sat down to eat dinner together, with food cooked by Bai Xue's sister-in-law. Everything went smoothly with smiles as usual until dinner was over. Bai Ling then called Bai San and Bai Xue to his house.

    "Why did Grandfather call me and Xue Er?" Bai San asked curiously. As he turned to look at his sister, who now had a calm face as if she wasn't curious about anything, he immediately knew she must already know what Grandfather was about to discuss.

    "Xiao San."

    "What is it, Grandfather?"

    "Your sister, she has found the Returning Moon Flowers."

    Stunned,

    "What did you say?" Bai San was taken aback upon hearing what Bai Ling said.

    At first, he thought he had heard wrong, but seeing the serious expression on the other's face, he knew he had heard correctly and, once sure, Bai San immediately turned to look at Bai Xue.

    What were the Returning Moon Flowers? Weren't they legendary flowers?!

    "Brother, I found three Returning Moon Flowers."

    This answer was from Bai Xue, who spoke with her innocent and naive face, and it was a confirmation that made Bai San tremble.

    Not just one, but three flowers?

    This was a big deal, causing Bai San to be very excited, yet he managed to keep his composure well. Bai San had never seen legendary flowers before, but just the word ‘legendary’ made him know they must be of immense value, and his sister was the one who found them.

    His sister was not just a genius, but a bringer of fortune!

    "Xue Er and I discussed it, and we think keeping them is useless. It would be better to sell them. Besides, your two children are about to test their elemental powers soon. We need to be prepared," Bai Ling explained.

    "I agree with Grandfather and Xue Er." Bai San nodded in agreement.

    Because the power of the Bai family at this time, if they kept the Returning Moon Flowers, would really be useless and would create more problems than solutions.

    "If you understand, then take the Returning Moon Flowers to be auctioned at the Black Tiger Auction House,...take this jade plaque," Bai Ling hesitated slightly, and after finishing, he handed a black jade plaque to Bai San.

    A certain fragrance from the jade plaque caused Bai Xue to frown in surprise. It was merely a jade plaque; why did it carry the aura of spiritual power? Moreover, why did Grandfather possess such a valuable jade plaque when the Bai family was merely ordinary villagers?

    Bai Xue remained silent. Were they really just ordinary villagers?

    "Yes, Grandfather. I will go to town in the morning," Bai San replied, taking the black jade plaque.

    "May I come too?" Bai Xue asked, curious about the auction and the jade plaque.

    "If you wish to go, then go. Xiao San, take good care of your sister." Bai Ling concluded, turning to warn Bai San with a serious face.

    "I understand, Grandfather."

    After the agreement, Bai Xue left Grandfather's house and returned to her own. On her way back, she encountered Bai Tu, who was carrying something in its mouth and leaped towards Bai Xue's still-empty herbal garden, as if guiding her. What Bai Tu held was the root of the Returning Moon Flower.

    "Do you want me to plant the Returning Moon Flower, Xiao Tu?" Bai Xue asked softly.

    “…” Pai Tu couldn't respond but placed the root on the ground instead.

    "Is it alright to plant it now?" Bai Xue murmured.

    Then she looked up at the moon above her head. Was there a connection between the Returning Moon Flower and the moon? They seemed to complement each other perfectly.

    That's why it had to be planted now.

    After contemplating briefly, Bai Xue decided to plant the Returning Moon Flower in her herbal garden. The legendary flower, unseen for hundreds of years, was carefully buried by Bai Xue, who then watered it thoroughly. Once done, she returned inside with Bai Tu hopping along.

    Bai Xue moved through the dark bedroom with ease, accustomed to such darkness after years of living with it. Her eyes saw everything clearly, akin to a nocturnal creature, a result of experimentation.

    Initially, Bai Xue thought her abilities would fade after her rebirth, but no… they persisted.

    Her grandfather had secrets, as did her brother. Bai Xue understood that some secrets were best left undiscovered, knowing she would learn them when the time was right.

    She didn't mind, for she had secrets of her own. But regardless, they were her family, her light, and anyone daring to harm them would face her wrath​​.

    Her eyes, once bright and innocent, dimmed for a moment.

    "Bai Tu, if they knew the truth about how cruel and cold-blooded I am, would they still love me?" Bai Xue whispered, her question floating into the air.

    For this reason, Bai Tu leaped into her arms. Bai Xue stood still, reluctant to step into the dark bedroom. She yearned for a place of peace, a place where her dark soul could find solace. That place...

    Yes, that place!

    Bai Xue smiled broadly as she recalled the place the kind old woman had given her before her rebirth. Bai Xue closed her eyes, thought of that place, and upon opening them, she was greeted by a vision of beautiful nature.

    "Young Miss! You have arrived!"