They quickly exchanged glances and hurried out to loudly proclaim, "Shao Family Head, you... there's no need to be afraid of him. With... with so many of us, are we still not able to defeat him? If you... if you just command the Shao family to charge again, we'll definitely succeed. Then, not only will Hu Xiaobei be finished, but the whole Bai Family will be easily within our grasp!"

"That's right!"

"I think so too!"

These people knew that they had now completely betrayed the Bai Family and Bai Xuening, so there was no turning back.

As such, they could only follow this dark path to the end.

Upon hearing their exhortations, Shao He's lips twisted viciously!

"Easily within our grasp? Easily within our grasp? Bullshit!"

With a low growl, Shao He raised his arm...

Swiftly, he slapped the person who had tried to persuade him.

After slapping him, Shao He looked at him and yelled furiously, "You spineless turncoats, get lost! When I was just tentatively testing the waters earlier, you betrayed the Bai Family. Are you even human? Do you deserve the nurturing the Bai Family gave you for so many years? Do you deserve the legacy of your Bai Family ancestors?"

Stunned!

A series of heart-piercing questions left the betraying Bai Family elders utterly dumbfounded.

"We... we..."

Hearing that they were about to say something, he coldly said, "Hell with you all, just shut up!"

After screaming hysterically like that, he looked at Hu Xiaobei again.

"Master Xiaobei! That... about the matter I mentioned earlier, have you considered it? It is better to reconcile than to persist in enmity. If we keep fighting like this, we'll only benefit the Xie Family hiding in the shadows. So, let's not fight anymore."

Shao He knew that only by bringing up the Xie Family could he make Hu Xiaobei feel a bit wary...

Otherwise, he would certainly not let him off...

Especially since he had indeed gone too far earlier.

Hu Xiaobei, hearing him speak so obsequiously, glanced at Shao He, who looked as if he were about to wet his pants, and turned to look at Bai Xuening, speaking softly, "Bai Family Head, what do you think?"

Hu Xiaobei knew that Bai Xuening was the real decision-maker in the Bai Family, so he must not overstep his role now.

Bai Xuening glanced at Shao He and found his smile uglier than crying.

Bai Xuening frowned slightly!

She knew that if she gave the order now, they would surely die miserably...

But Bai Xuening was not prepared to do that. She knew that the Xie Family was lurking in the shadows, and starting a real conflict with the Shao Family would only make the Xie Family happy...

She wouldn't engage in such self-serving tactics.

Contemplating this, she turned to Hu Xiaobei and said, "Since the Shao Family Head has realized his mistake, we'll leave it at that this time."

"Thank you, thank you! Thank you, Bai Family Head, you will surely be rewarded for your kindness, you..."

Shao He, excitedly beginning to thank her, was quickly interrupted by Bai Xuening.

"Shao Family Head, I haven't finished speaking! Previously, I heard that the Shao Family has abundant resources. Our Bai Family is in a phase of recovery, so I'd like to request a bit of resources from the Shao Family to replenish our stocks. Surely, the Shao Family Head wouldn't disagree, right?"

"This..."

Shao He wanted to reject, but he just couldn't say the words!

He knew that if he disagreed now, the negotiation would fall apart!

With that in his mind, he awkwardly said, "Of course! As for the resources, I have no objections! We are all Hidden Families. It is right to support each other. Just say what resources you need! Whatever our Shao Family has, I agree to all of it."

As he said this, his heart bled, for he knew that it was going to cost him dearly this time.

"Aiyah! The Shao Family Head is indeed generous! Since you're so big-hearted, then I won't hold back either!"

After saying this, Bai Xuening looked towards Bai Mengmeng, "Go get me a piece of paper, I need to write up a list!"

"Okay!"

Bai Mengmeng agreed and quickly turned and ran.

"A list??? Write up a list???"

Hearing Bai Xuening's words, Shao He panicked completely!

He knew that if they really made a list, it meant the quantities were going to be huge!

Thinking this, Shao He suddenly remembered that Bai Xuening had a nickname, "Little Witch"!

The reason for such a nickname was that she had never lost in negotiations with other families!

Every time she negotiated, she always had the upper hand and reaped great benefits.

"This time... this time I... I seem to have really walked into the line of fire!"

Thinking this, his heart bled, but he had no choice!

He knew that the previous mistake was his own, so now, no matter the consequences, he had to quietly bear them.

While feeling downhearted, he heard the sound of cheerful footsteps...

Lifting his head, he saw Bai Mengmeng, who had run off just now, racing back.

The moment he saw Bai Mengmeng, his expression grew even uglier...

He even nearly vomited blood...

The reason for this was that he saw Bai Mengmeng was carrying a super long piece of paper, which, if filled up, would certainly cost his family all its resources!

"Indeed, the daughter of a witch is also a witch!"

He thought bitterly to himself with a wry smile as he saw Bai Mengmeng hand the paper over to Bai Xuening...

Soon after, he saw Bai Xuening quickly start to write!

Twenty minutes later, he heard Bai Xuening speak softly, "All right! Shao Family Head, the items on this list are what our Bai Family currently lacks, I believe you will not be stingy with these things, after all, your family's estate is large and you surely won't miss them."

"Heh heh! Heh heh!"

With two such hollow laughs, Shao He took the list!

Just at first glance, he burst into tears!

After reading it, he collapsed to the ground as if he were paralyzed!

At that moment, he really wanted to slap himself hard.

Because this time, his family was going to suffer a great loss of vitality all because of him!

"Oh no! Shao Family Head, what's the matter? Is it that I've written too little? You feel embarrassed, right? No worries, this much is fine! Any more and I'd be embarrassed to accept it, besides, we must continue to interact in the future!"

"Too little???"

He let out a bitter laugh as Shao He stood up!

Quickly, he said, "Bai Family Head, regarding these items, I... I assure you that I will do my best to gather them for you, and once I do, I'll have them delivered to you!"

After saying this, he gestured with his hand and soon, a confidant walked over!

Seeing his confidant, he handed over the list!

After the confidant received it and took a glance, he quickly exclaimed in shock, "Heaven... heavens!"

Shao He was startled by the loud shout...

Regaining his composure, he said coldly, "Are you dead, what are you yelling for?"

After being scolded, the confidant's mouth twitched and looking toward Shao He, said, "Is... is this a mistake? We need thirty pieces of Hundred-year ginseng, but our whole family only has three! Where are we supposed to find them all?"

Hearing his confidant's words, Shao He understood he was being instructed to plead poverty...

In an unobtrusive nod, Shao He looked at Bai Xuening and said softly, "This... Bai Family Head, as you have heard, I really don't have that many ginsengs!"

Hearing his words, Bai Xuening nodded gently!

Quickly, Bai Xuening said softly, "I understand!"

"Thank you, thank you, Bai Family Head! I..."

Hearing his effusive thanks, Bai Xuening's lips quirked as she said, "I haven't finished yet! If you lack ginseng, you can use antlers of a high age to make up for it, or Polygonum multiflorum would also work. Your family can't possibly be lacking everything!"

"This..."

Shao He's lips twitched fiercely...

Hu Xiaobei, seeing his frustrated expression, knew he was still not resigned!

Thinking this, Hu Xiaobei stepped forward and said softly, "Let's not trouble Shao Family Head too much! How about this, we go directly to the Shao Family with him and take inventory of all the treasures in the Shao Family's vaults to see if there's enough, and if there isn't, then forget it!"

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