Hearing Bai Xuening's somber inquiry, those people exchanged glances!

Quickly, the eldest sitting at the forefront stood up!

After attracting everyone's attention, he began in a somewhat hoarse voice, "Yes, Family Head! Just now, we conducted a harsh interrogation on those people from the Shao Family, and the information we got from their mouths is this. They indeed intend to completely swallow up our entire Bai Family this time."

By the time he finished speaking, his face had become extremely grim!

Only now did he realize the true wolfish ambitions of the Shao Family...

He was very grateful that Hu Xiaobei had helped just now.

If it were not for Hu Xiaobei's drastic action, not only would he have died, but the entire clan would have suffered...

Hearing the response, Bai Xuening furrowed her brows.

Before, Bai Xuening was aware that Shao He, the Shao Family Head, coveted her entire clan...

Even so, Bai Xuening did not expect Shao He to brazenly confront her and the entire clan like this!

"It looks like Shao He must have some kind of backup plan!" she thought, and couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

The next second, Bai Xuening looked towards Hu Xiaobei, who was wearing a carefree expression on his face.

Seeing him wink at her, Bai Xuening completely relaxed!

Bai Xuening knew that as long as Hu Xiaobei was on her side, whatever powerful backup plan Shao He had found would be meaningless.

For in the face of absolute strength, all schemes are of no significance!

...

"Family Head, do you think we should be a little more cautious?" they said.

"Yes, Family Head, if the Shao Family suddenly attacks, we'd really be at a disadvantage!" another piped up.

"Indeed, Family Head, I think so too!" added another.

The elders of the Bai Family quickly spoke up...

They knew that the strength of their own clan was a bit inferior compared to the Shao Family.

Therefore, if they did not prepare in advance, when the Shao Family really attacked, they would be at a disadvantage!

Hearing their words, Bai Xuening smiled and said, "Just prepare as normal! It's probably too late to do anything more, as I expect the Shao Family will be here soon!"

Bai Xuening understood the principle of the importance of speed in military operations!

She knew that Shao He must also be aware of this.

Hence, he would surely come here very soon...

In this situation, there was no chance to make more preparations...

If that was the case, it was better to be straightforward...

Hearing Bai Xuening's words, they nodded...

Seeing them relax a bit, Bai Xuening spoke again, "By the way, we should send more people to keep an eye on the Shao Family now and carefully observe if they have any allies this time!"

"Allies?"

Seeing their puzzled faces, Bai Xuening nodded and quickly explained, "You all should know, the strength of the Shao Family is indeed stronger than ours, but not by much. For them to swallow up our Bai Family, it's not that simple for the Shao Family."

Having said that, Bai Xuening paused slightly...

Seeing them ponder, Bai Xuening continued, "Hidden Families are not limited to our two alone, so the Shao Family cannot afford to commit all their forces for our sake, as that could leave them vulnerable to attacks from other clans. In this situation, if they still dare to declare war on us directly, they must have found suitable allies."

Hearing Bai Xuening's meticulous explanation, they all thought carefully!

Soon, their expressions cleared as they nodded...

They were all shrewd people.

Originally, they could have reached this conclusion without Bai Xuening's explanation!

But before, due to panic, they had not considered this point.

Now, hearing Bai Xuening's words, they completely understood.

Seeing them nod, Bai Xuening smiled and said, "Alright, now send out all the scouts."

"Yes! Oh, Family Head, should we change the Array outside the family compound a bit? If we don't make some changes, the Shao Family might exploit its vulnerabilities to attack us!"

The Bai Family elders knew that the Shao Family members were quite adept at breaking Arrays, so they were somewhat worried...

Hearing them bring up the issue with the Array, Bai Xuening narrowed her eyes and said with a smile, "Regarding the Array, I had thought about it earlier. I'll improve it soon, so there's no need for you to worry!"

"Yes! Then we'll take our leave now!"

"Okay!"

Once everyone had left, Bai Xuening reverted her gaze and turned her head to stare seriously at Hu Xiaobei.

Hu Xiaobei's mouth twitched fiercely under Bai Xuening's stare.

Soon, Hu Xiaobei let out a wry smile and said, "You...you just tell me, what do you need me to do?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei speak so helplessly, Bai Xuening laughed!

She soon said softly, "It's simple to talk to a smart person! Also, Xiaobei, you can't blame me for always relying on you. I...I really have no choice, right? You can't just watch as those people from the Shao Family bully a weak girl like me, can you?"

"Weak girl?"

At the mention of these three words, the corners of Hu Xiaobei's mouth once again twitched uncontrollably...

Hu Xiaobei knew she was truly not a weak girl, so if anyone was to really treat her as one, they would be digging their own grave...

Seeing Hu Xiaobei's twitching mouth, Bai Xuening narrowed her eyes and asked curiously, "What's wrong? Did I say something incorrect just now?"

Feeling the tangible killing intent, Hu Xiaobei shook his head like a rattle drum...

Quickly, Hu Xiaobei hastened to take a stance!

"Nothing! Nothing at all! I... I was just distracted; everything you said is right, completely right! You are a weak girl! Whatever you need me to do, just say it. As long as it's within my power, I'll certainly help you."

"That's more like it!"

Smiling, Bai Xuening said, "Xiaobei, I know you have a good understanding of Arrays. I want you to help me perfect the Array. I don't ask for much, just help me trap those people from the Shao Family for a month."

Hearing her speak so casually, Hu Xiaobei cried out.

"A month? Isn't that...isn't that a bit too exaggerated?"

"Since you find it difficult, then three days should be acceptable, right?"

"Three days? Okay! I'll give it my best shot!"

Hu Xiaobei knew that he was now stuck between a rock hard place and couldn't refuse, so he gritted his teeth and agreed to it.

"Mhm, since you've agreed, let's not delay and hurry over. Otherwise, if they come later, and we go then, it will be a little late."

"Okay!"

Hu Xiaobei agreed and soon the two left one after the other!

...

After they had left, Bai Xuening's daughter, Bai Mengmeng, quickly emerged from a corner.

Bai Mengmeng had been hiding there the whole time.

Now, seeing her mother and Hu Xiaobei so intimate made her very happy.

In her view, it seemed it might work out without her help.

Bai Mengmeng was imagining the future when the Shao Family Head, Shao He, gathered all the Shao Family members...

Looking at everyone, Shao He said gravely, "My friends! The only reason I have gathered you all here is that I intend to declare war on the Bai Family."

Hearing Shao He's announcement, all the members of the Shao Family became thoroughly excited!

They quickly began to speak excitedly!

"Family Head, we all agree! Just tell us what to do!"

"That's right, Family Head! Just give your commands! We will all follow you!"

"Absolutely! We support you!"

Hearing such enthusiastic cries, Shao He smiled...

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