Liu Zhiying’s expression turned sour. "Husband, do we really have to clear out our own courtyard?"
Bai Jiaojiao suggested, "Father, we could just give them the old second branch’s courtyard. It’s been so long, they won’t even remember which one the main courtyard is."
Bai Jiahua nodded in agreement. "Good. We’ll do as Jiaojiao says."
*Don’t think that just because this wretched girl has the old man backing her, she can be so arrogant!*
Inside the main hall.
"Xiaonan, the Bai Family residence has changed so much. Grandfather can no longer remember where the main courtyard is..."
Bai Yulou felt guilty. He felt as though he couldn't help Xiaonan with anything at all.
Sensing his thoughts, Bai Sinan said, "Grandfather, there’s no need to blame yourself. I know where the main courtyard is, and I’ll actually need your help with something very important in a moment."
When Bai Yulou heard that she needed his help, he instantly perked up. "Whatever it is you need help with, Xiaonan, just ask. There’s no need to stand on ceremony with your grandfather."
Bai Sinan smiled and replied, "I know, Grandfather."
Although she didn't remember the past or why her grandfather felt such intense guilt toward her, she knew that he was truly kind to her, and so she would treat him twice as well in return.
After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, Bai Jiahua returned.
"Father, Xiaonan, the courtyard is ready." Bai Jiahua wore a fake smile. He hadn't had to be this servile in years!
Bai Sinan nodded and said coolly, "Lead the way, Second Uncle."
Bai Jiahua led Bai Sinan and Bai Yulou to the courtyard.
Bai Jiahua said, "The main courtyard is all ready. Father and Xiaonan, please go inside and get some rest."
Bai Sinan raised an eyebrow, looking at the courtyard. "Second Uncle, you’re aware that this is the main courtyard where Grandfather and I lived?"
"Heh, of course..." Bai Jiahua replied with a forced smile, a bad premonition rising in his heart.
Bai Sinan’s tone shifted, and she swept a sharp, piercing gaze over Bai Jiahua. "Second Uncle, Grandfather and I have just been away for a long time, we haven't lost our minds. Did you think you could just fool me with any random courtyard?!"
Bai Jiahua shuddered in fright. *How is this wretched girl’s aura so strong? How does she know this isn't the main courtyard? No, she must be guessing. As long as I insist it’s the main one, there’s nothing she can do!*
"You’re wronging me, Xiaonan! You haven’t been back in so long, you don’t know the changes in the residence. This is the main courtyard, how could I lie to you?"
Bai Jiahua wiped away non-existent tears with a hypocritical display of grief.
Bai Yulou felt that Bai Jiahua’s words made some sense, but he chose to believe in Xiaonan.
Bai Sinan was amused by Bai Jiahua’s performance. "Is that so, Second Uncle..."
Bai Jiahua felt disdainful internally. *See? I told you she was just guessing!*
Suddenly, her gaze snapped toward a maid.
Bai Sinan: "You. The main courtyard. Lead the way!"
The maid was startled and stammered, "Miss, this... this is the main courtyard..."
"Oh?" Bai Sinan produced a dagger from who knows where and held it against the maid’s throat. "I’ll say this one last time: lead the way!"
The maid turned pale with fright and looked toward Bai Jiahua.
Bai Jiahua glared at the maid, the look in his eyes clearly telling her that if she spoke, she was a dead woman. He didn't believe for a second that a little girl like her would dare to kill someone.
"M-Miss..."
Bai Sinan ignored the silent exchange between them. Too lazy to waste any more words, she simply raised her hand and struck.
The maid’s head fell to the ground, and blood sprayed across the floor.
As a law-abiding youth from the 21st century, although she had killed many Spirit Beasts over the past fourteen years, this was her first time killing a human.
Surprisingly, she felt no mental burden whatsoever; it felt no different than killing a Spirit Beast.
*Tsk, if this were my past life, I’d probably be a serial killer by now...*
Bai Sinan sighed internally, but her face remained expressionless.
She turned her cold gaze toward the next maid, the tip of her dagger pointing directly at her. "You. Lead the way!"
"Bai Sinan! How dare you! To take a human life so callously! Someone, drag her away! Bring her to justice by family law!"
Bai Jiahua was furious. He hadn't expected her to actually dare to act; this was equivalent to throwing his face on the ground and trampling it!
"I’d like to see who dares to touch her!"
Bai Yulou released the pressure of a Peak Spirit King, and Bai Jiahua was forced to his knees, his back bowing under the sudden weight.
Bai Jiahua gasped, "Father! What is the meaning of this?" He gritted his teeth, *this wretched old man!*
Bai Yulou roared, "Bai Jiahua, are you in such a rush to climb over my head? I’m not dead yet!"
Bai Jiahua stammered, "How could that be, Father? I wouldn't dare! It’s Bai Sinan who killed someone without rhyme or reason; I was only trying to discipline her."
Bai Yulou sneered, "A servant who doesn't listen to their master deserves to die!"
Bai Sinan gave Bai Yulou a warm smile before turning her gaze, even colder than before, back to the maid.
The maid shuddered under Bai Sinan’s stare, not daring to say a word as she hurried to lead the way.
Offending the Second Master was better than dying right now!
Bai Sinan and Bai Yulou followed the maid all the way to the main courtyard.
Liu Zhiying and Bai Jiaojiao heard the commotion and rushed out.
Liu Zhiying asked, "Father, Xiaonan, why have you come here? Are you unsatisfied with the main courtyard?"
"Of course I’m unsatisfied, Second Aunt. I remember asking for the courtyard to be cleaned up..."
Bai Sinan looked at the courtyard before her with deep, meaningful eyes. "But, how is it that no one has cleaned this place? It seems you’d like me to do it myself, Second Aunt..."
Liu Zhiying was shocked. *What is going on? How does she know this is the main courtyard?*
Just as Liu Zhiying opened her mouth to speak, Bai Sinan interrupted her. "No need to explain, Second Aunt. I’ll clean this courtyard myself."
She unleashed a blast of spiritual energy.
*Boom!*
A massive hole was blown through the roof.
Liu Zhiying screamed, "You wretched girl, what do you think you’re doing?!" She felt as if she were going to vomit blood from rage. This was her courtyard!
Bai Sinan: "What am I doing? Second Aunt, this is my and Grandfather’s courtyard. I don’t like this roof; it’s too ugly. Right, Grandfather?"
Bai Yulou nodded. "Yes, Xiaonan is right. The roof is indeed too ugly. If Xiaonan doesn't like it, just tear it down. I’ll help you!" With a surge of spiritual energy, the entire house collapsed.
"Ahhhhh! You little slut!!"
Liu Zhiying lunged at Bai Sinan like a shrew, but was swatted away by a single strike from Bai Yulou.
"Pfft!"
She spat out a mouthful of blood. Bai Jiaojiao rushed to help her up. "Fourth Sister, how can you treat your elders this way! Apologize to Mother at once; Mother will surely forgive you." Bai Jiaojiao maintained a 'white lotus' facade, looking at her with the expression of a savior.
Bai Sinan: ? *You really are your mother's daughter. If I killed your mother, would she forgive me too?*
"Bai Sinan! What exactly do you want!" Bai Jiahua nearly fainted from anger seeing the mess.
"Oh, Second Uncle, you’re just in time. Grandfather and I don't really like the decoration of this courtyard. I hope you can restore it to the state it was in before I left. If I’m not satisfied with the result, I may need you to renovate it again. Since the main courtyard is in this state now, it’s not fit to live in. Grandfather and I will reluctantly stay in that other courtyard for the time being."
After finishing, she turned to walk away, but suddenly seemed to remember something. She said to Bai Jiahua, "Oh, that’s right. I believe your family was living in this courtyard, Second Uncle. Look at my memory, I almost forgot about you. Someone! Hurry and clear out the guest rooms. The Bai residence is so large, we mustn't let Second Uncle go sleep at an inn!"