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  The lively dinner party was just yesterday, and Xiao Bai still remembers Luo Xue's innocent and happy expression when she sat at the table listening to everyone tell stories. Since the wedding stabbing incident, Luo Xue had been unhappy for a long time, but later her mood gradually recovered. However, not long after that, she learned about her father's illness, and this girl had encountered too many changes in a short period of time. After reporting, Xiao Bai entered Luo Garden and walked into the first-floor hall of the villa, just running into Luo Xue coming down from upstairs. As soon as Luo Xue saw Xiao Bai, her eyes turned red, and she quickly took two steps forward: "Xiao Bai, my dad...".

  Bai Shaoliu: "I've known about Mr. Luo's condition for a long time, it's really unfortunate."

  "Everyone knows, Gu sister knows, Luo uncle knows, you're all just keeping it from me." As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes and her voice trembled.

  Bai Shaoliu: "It's not that he wants to deceive you, it's just that Mr. Luo doesn't know how to tell you, he's afraid of hurting your feelings, and would rather put off this day for a while longer. We're all concerned about you, don't be too distressed."

  Luò Xī lowered her head, her shoulders shook and she wanted to cry again. Xiao Bai took a step forward and supported her, Luò Xī leaned into his arms and buried her face in his chest, asking vaguely: "If you were me, what would you do?"

  "I'll try not to show a sad face, and spend more time with the old man in his last days, making him happy and at ease, so he can leave without worries." He gently hugged Luo Xue and advised.

  "It should be like this, thank you for telling me."

  "You've grown up and become more understanding, you can comprehend things without others telling you."

  Luó xī: "I'd rather never grow up."

  "Alright alright alright, then we won't grow up, and you'll forever be a lovely little princess. You should know that many people love you, aside from Mr. Luo."

  "Does that include Xiao Bai's brother too?"

  "Of course, I love you too."

  In the Luo Garden, there were no less than several dozen people, not counting the security guards. The staff in this villa, including those in the first-floor restaurant, kitchen, and gym, numbered seven or eight. Someone came out of the restaurant and saw Bai Shaofeng holding Luo Xiang in his arms, talking to her, and was startled. They opened their mouth wide but didn't dare make a sound and retreated back inside. Perhaps it was because of Bai Shaofeng's sturdy and warm chest that made people feel very comfortable. Luo Xiang nestled in his arms for a long time, gradually stopping her tears, and the original tears were also wiped dry on Bai Shaofeng's clothes.

  Xiao Bai hugged Luo Xue and knew that the people around him had seen it, but they all avoided him. In Luoyuan, perhaps no one was as bold as he was, but he didn't care much either. Standing there, he suddenly felt a pair of eyes staring at him, looked up to see Gu Ying, who had come downstairs without knowing when, and stood still on the stairs, quietly watching them.

  "Gu Ying, it's you! You came downstairs and didn't say a word?" Xiaobai still hugged Luoxue and greeted her.

  Gu Ying walked down: "I saw you two early on, didn't want to disturb, looks like your coaxing Xiao Xi is more effective than mine."

  Luò yú zhè shí cóng xiǎo bái huái lǐ zhí qǐ shēn shuō: "Gù jiě jie shì zài xiào huà wǒ ma?"

  Translation:

  "Is sister Gu laughing at me?"

  Gu Ying shook her head: "No, Xiao Bai is more eloquent than me... Little Xi, what does Mr. Luo plan to do today?"

  Luo Xiang: "Dad said we're going fishing today."

  Bai Shaofeng smiled and said, "Mr. Luo wants to spend more time with you, so why don't you go fishing together? Laughter is just for a day, tears are just for a day, you should let Mr. Luo laugh more often and make him happier."

  "Originally we agreed to go together. The time is almost up, and Father and Uncle Luo should be waiting for me at the dock. Is Little White Brother going too?"

  Bai Shaoliu: "You go first, I won't disturb you. I have something to ask Gu sister."

  "Then I'll go fishing with Dad first, don't leave, stay for dinner and have some fish soup."

  "Go quickly, if I don't make it in time to drink the fish soup, don't forget to leave two pieces for me."

  After Luo Xiao walked away, Gu Ying looked in the direction of the gate and said: "Xiao Bai, are you always so good to people?"

  "It's not necessarily so, it depends on who."

  Gu Ying: "Xiao Xi is very cute, I also like her from the bottom of my heart, and I hope she's okay... Mr. Luo has changed a lot these past few days, he's completely let go and no longer asks about the HeLuo Group."

  Bai Shaoliu: "If I were Mr. Luo, I would do the same thing too. What needs to be explained has already been explained. Even if we continue to intervene personally, it's only a matter of a few months. It's better to let go early and see the reaction. If he doesn't ask about it again, let's see what the professional managers of the He Luo Group will do, and what Ai Si mother and son will do. This way, we can be prepared in our hearts. All this will happen sooner or later, and it's better to watch it happen now rather than having it suddenly come upon us."

  Gu Ying: "The principle is simple, but it's not easy to understand. Understanding and being able to do something about it is even harder. You usually speak very clearly... You didn't come here today just to see Luo Xi, did you have something else on your mind?"

  Bai Shaoliu: "I really did come to find you for something, about the good deed Marquis Lingdun did in the park last night. I'd like to see Miss Weina."

  Gu Ying: "Teacher Weina has been praying all day today, and Miss Luo specially arranged a prayer room for her. She told me that she doesn't want to see the Marquis of Lingdun again, but only wants to seek comfort from God and find inner peace."

  "Looks like I'll be disturbing her peace after all. Do you know how Marquis Lington was injured?"

  He told Kage about what happened after he returned to Binhai Park last night, how he found the steel ball gun and how he fought with Officer Hain in a blindfold, and today confirmed at Robben's place that Marquis Lingdon was injured.

  After listening to Gu Ying, he also furrowed his brow: "Are you trying to find out if it was she who stopped the Marquis of Lingdun from taking action?"

  "Not really, I just want to tell her the truth and see how she reacts?"

  "Let me tell her later, I think Professor Vina won't want to see such a sinister move, especially from a Temple Knight. Her temper is well-known, if she hears the truth about Lord Lington's injury, she'll only dislike him more... But if she goes to question Lord Lington, you'll be exposed, and he'll harbor resentment, you're not yet a match for Lord Lington, it will be very dangerous."

  Bai Shaoliu looked at Gu Ying: "I know what you're thinking, you want to tell Miss Weina that the pen was picked up by you, and don't want to mention my name, am I right?"

  Gu Ying dodged his gaze, lowering her head and saying: "Teacher Weina is not foolish and won't reveal my name. I've already told her that I was the one who killed Archbishop Laxius, and she hasn't told anyone."

  Bai Shaoliu: "You'd better remind her to be careful too. There are still such sinister tactics around us, and people as sinister as this."

  "Actually, you're underestimating Teacher Weina too much. Her power is extremely strong and it's not easy to harm her at all. If she really wanted to take action, neither of us could stop her. She just didn't want to kill Mr. Feng."

  Just as a storm was about to break out, it was calmed down by Xiao Yunyi's single gesture in the seaside park. The following days were uneventful, and it seemed that Ling Dun Marquis had become more subdued, with no news for a long time. Luo Shuihan also stopped paying attention to the management of the Heluo Group and spent all his time with Luo Xue. On Aisina's side, there was nothing unusual either, and even Huang Yasi didn't make any moves. However, many things still happened in this quietness.

  According to the Black Dragon Society's informants, Huang Yasi has been doing only two things during this period. First, he is familiarizing himself with all of He Luo Group's businesses. Second, he is hiring high-level talent at a high price. He recently hired three bodyguards, but their abilities are unknown. These three people are very special; no matter where Huang Yasi goes, one of them will definitely be by his side. Moreover, they don't seem like ordinary employees following behind the boss; Huang Yasi shows great respect towards them.

  Bai Shaofeng also specially told Bai Mao about the matter of Feng Junzi and Aphrodite. Bai Mao's first reaction was to say with hatred: "Feng Junzi, you have your today!" After a long silence, he said to Xiao Bai: "You pay attention, can't let the people of Ling Dun Hou get their hands on it."

  Bai Shaofeng asked: "Why are you also worried about Mr. Feng's safety?"

  Bai Mao: "I'm not worried about him at all. A worldly immortal is still a worldly immortal, even if his divine consciousness is sealed."

  "What should I pay attention to?"

  Bai Mao: "The whole world only has him who knows the clearest way to unlock the heart's lock. If his mortal incarnation is destroyed, or he simply ascends and leaves, where else can we find him?"

  Bai Shaoliu: "So you're worried about this, aren't you confident that you can solve the Heart Lock?"

  The white-haired donkey's eyes rolled over: "Whether I have the grasp mainly depends on you, it's just that I'm worried about what might happen! And this is not a bad thing for you either, it can be used to establish prestige. Think about it, if it weren't for this matter, how would those Kunlun cultivators give you benefits? You should make good use of this opportunity! ...Deal with the Black Dragon Gang's affairs as soon as possible, but it won't work out in a short time. If all else fails, take my token to Hainan Qiong Yao and find my senior brother Qi Hua, secretly mobilize a batch of masters to respond to the emergency."

  Bai Shaoliu: "Are you talking about Hainan Sect's leader, Xuan Yixiao? He is indeed very powerful. I've seen him with my own eyes, and in a one-on-one fight, he's not inferior to that Red-robed High Priest Kregen. But if it's against Aphtheton, I'm afraid he still wouldn't be a match. What other great uses could the other experts of Hainan Sect have?"

  Bai Mao: "Do you think that masters of cultivation are as common as cabbages in the market? Xuan Yixiao is already quite impressive, although not comparable to me in my prime. And that Aphrodite in the Western Church, I estimate she's also top-notch. Dealing with these people doesn't necessarily require us to take action ourselves; it's best to let them create internal conflicts among themselves. Isn't the current conflict between Ling Dun Hou and Aphrodite an example?... The disciples of the Hainan Sect are far stronger than those of the Black Dragon Gang, I'm just worried you can't control them."

  Bai Shaoliu: "I heard that you had already lost your reputation and fallen from power back then. Do you think the Hainan Sect disciples will still listen to you?"

  Bai Mao: "Xuan Yi Xiao, this person values old relationships very much. If he sees the token I gave you, he will help you. Do you think I am such a simple person? The various treasures and artifacts collected by the Xuanyuan Sect over the generations, as well as all the objects I have collected and refined during my travels, are hidden in a secret vault near Qingya. Only I know where this vault is and how to open it... If you use these things as conditions, Xuan Yi Xiao also has reason to lead the Hainan Sect disciples to help you, which is completely possible for both public and private reasons."

  "So you still have secrets?"

  Bai Mao: "I want to reach the pinnacle of the world, how can I not be prepared? Unfortunately, after losing at Zhao Ting Mountain, everything was left unexplained, and it's not like I'm hiding anything. However, handing over this batch of treasures to an incompetent person is no better than never seeing the light of day."

  Bai Shaoliu: "I think you have other ideas, aren't you always trying to unlock the Heart Lock? You still want to keep these objects for yourself, don't you?"

  Bai Mao: "You're right, I really did have such an idea. This heart-locking spell will be broken by me sooner or later. Just take a few of those things and use them, remember! Only one person can enter, don't leak it to others, taking out just a small part is enough."

  Bai Shaoliu: "Why don't you hand all these over to the Hainan Sect? Xuan Yixiao is your senior brother, and the Hainan Sect was also founded by you."

  Bai Mao: "For me, whether it's the Hainan faction or the Haibei faction, it's just a foundation to stand on. As long as there is strength and brains, plus the right timing and clever means, it's entirely possible to establish a new dynasty. The current Hainan faction is no longer under my control, why would I want to hand over all these things to them?... I'm only telling you this because I trust you, if you need something go take it, but don't give the entire treasury and collection to the Hainan faction, the current Hainan faction doesn't belong to you or me."

  Bai Shaoliu: "I understand. You think things are yours, not Hainan's, and everything including Hainan is just something to be used."

  Bai Mao: "Exactly! That's right! With this kind of vision, one can achieve great things!"

  Bai Shaoliu: "You think that way, I have no choice. The thing was indeed hidden by you, and if you don't say anything, others won't know either. So it's still up to you. I'll agree with you, and if necessary, we can ask for the help of the Hainan Sect, using the treasures in the treasury as a reward... Where is your token to see Xuan Yixiao?

  Bai Mao: "In the Zhongnan Mountains, it's something I made with my senior fellow apprentice when we were young. Now I'll tell you where it is, and if you have a chance to find it, take it to see Xuan Yi Xiao and say what I told you to say. He will definitely believe you."

  "Where is your private treasure then?"

  Bai Mao: "These things are not urgent, the situation has not reached that point yet. When you can't handle it yourself and need a group of experts to help, come find me then. For now, focus on managing the Black Dragon Society, that's your future main affiliate and foundation."

  Bai Mao pointed to Xiao Bai "operating" the Black Dragon Gang, which is not just a ordinary transmission of Taoist teachings. In theory, the Black Dragon Gang and Bai Shaofeng have no deep relationship, but because the Eight Great Golden Arhats were injured by Qing Chen, Liu Peifeng came to Bai Shaofeng under Feng Junzi's guidance to apologize, and Bai Shaofeng did not make things difficult for them, so Liu Peifeng acknowledged his allegiance.

  Bai Shaoliu was revered by the Heilongjiang gang, on one hand because Liu Peifeng and others admired him, and on the other hand to use his name to boost the prestige of the Heilongjiang gang, while also finding an excuse to let Luo Shuihan spare them. As for what happened later, that was all private dealings; in fact, Bai Shaoliu had never done anything for the Heilongjiang gang. The Heilongjiang gang was founded by Liu Peifeng and the Eight Great Golden Spears, and after more than a decade of operation, it had grown to its current scale through struggles in the underworld, none of which had anything to do with Bai Shaoliu.

  So White Hair directed Xiao Bai to take three steps. The first step was to teach the core members of the Black Dragon Gang the law, and those who could learn it successfully would inevitably become important figures in the gang in the future. The relationship between master and apprentice would be very close, and these people would listen to White Shao Liu. If Liu Pei Feng also followed White Shao Liu to learn the law, he would inevitably be controlled by White Shao Liu. At that time, Xiao Bai's words would carry a different weight, and all important figures in the gang would respect his opinions and instructions.

  The second step is to slightly modify the rules of the cultivation world, establish a set of rules for beginners to follow, and only after receiving these rules can they continue to learn from him. Bai Shaofeng personally oversees this process or commands a few trusted individuals to enforce the rules. This step is crucial as it avoids future trouble for cultivators and prevents premature exposure of their abilities. More importantly, after establishing these rules, the Black Dragon Society begins its transformation from a black society gang into a cultivation sect, with Bai Shaofeng inevitably becoming the leader of this sect, albeit not in name.

  The original Heilongjiang organization continued to exist, which was not only a nominal organizational form but also a means of livelihood in the world. The leader Liu Peifeng became the agent responsible for managing all this, and the true core became the cultivation group behind the gang.

  The third step is to expand the influence of the Black Dragon Society on the basis of completing the first two steps, with the help of the strength of the masses and the financial resources of the He Luo Group, making it bigger and stronger. Even a black society can be whitewashed and become a chain business organization across the country, still secretly developing its members as an organizational form. Continue to select and examine trustworthy backbone elements to impart Taoist teachings, so that the strength will become greater and greater.

  After completing these three steps, Bai Shaofeng will no longer be an ordinary person. He will have a significant impact on both the good and evil sides of the secular world, and even in the cultivation world, he will have enough powerful influence. What to do next? Bai Mao hasn't thought about it yet, because that depends on the situation after completing the first three steps. It's very difficult for Bai Shaofeng to accomplish all this by himself, but there is an extraordinary donkey who can guide him at any time.

  The conflict surrounding Feng Junzi can also be utilized, but everything happened too quickly, and Xiao Bai didn't have time to establish enough power, so Baimao thought of temporarily borrowing the strength of the Hainan faction.