Yin Yang Soul Searcher

"What if the Imperial Advisor doesn't want to help your father?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Qingshan seemed to have lost his composure, standing there speechless for a long time...

"Could this be the result the Imperial Advisor wanted? Even if you beg him, will he help your father? This kind of behavior will probably only arouse the Imperial Advisor's disgust..."

"No, that's not right." Jia Qingshan shook his head. "If the Imperial Advisor really didn't want to help my father, why would he have me join the Yin-Yang Palace to protect me?"

Bai Jueming tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, his mind racing with thoughts. After the pill case, the Imperial Preceptor had kept Jia Qingshan in the capital to hold onto the Prince of Yu Nan's weakness and prevent him from acting rashly.

Subsequently, Jia Qingshan persuaded the Imperial Advisor to take him into the Yin-Yang Palace. The Imperial Advisor agreed, indicating that he understood the meaning behind the Prince of Yu Nan's words and his current predicament... However, the Imperial Advisor did not help him...

"The Imperial Advisor's agreement to let you join the Yin-Yang Palace and his intention to help your father are not necessarily related," Bai Jueming analyzed, stroking his chin. "Perhaps the Imperial Advisor also wants to see if your father can resolve these matters?"

"Is that really the case? Can my father... can he solve this?" Jia Qingshan asked blankly, as if lost in thought.

Bai Jueming sat there with a worried expression, gently patting Jia Qingshan's shoulder: "In the end, these are all just our guesses. No one knows the Imperial Preceptor's true thoughts. Perhaps the Imperial Preceptor has already secretly sent someone to help... or perhaps we just don't know it..."

Upon hearing this, Jia Qingshan's dull eyes suddenly snapped back to reality.

Bai Jueming's eyes lit up slightly, and the two exchanged a glance.

Is it possible that the Imperial Advisor secretly sent someone to help? Yes!

Jia Qingshan received a letter from his father that hinted at his joining the Yin-Yang Palace. The Imperial Advisor took Jia Qingshan in because he also felt that the Prince of Yu Nan had some unspeakable secret, which was why he hadn't contacted him through official channels.

However, all of these reports are just speculations about the Prince of Yu Nan!

If you were the Imperial Advisor, upon learning of this news, wouldn't you secretly send someone to investigate the situation of the Prince of Yu Nan? Wouldn't you investigate the true state of Shangzhou? The answer is definitely yes!

If the Prince of Yu Nan were to encounter any danger, would the Imperial Advisor help him?

Bai Jueming couldn't figure out the answer to this question, but he felt that the Imperial Advisor was very likely to help the Prince of Yu Nan.

Because Jia Qingshan staying in the Yin-Yang Palace was the best protection the Imperial Advisor could give him!

"Brother Bai, please take me to see the Imperial Advisor." Jia Qingshan placed his hands on Bai Jueming's shoulders again. "I want to ask the Imperial Advisor about my father's current situation. If possible, I would like to beg the Imperial Advisor to allow me to return and help my father..."

If you go back to help your father, wouldn't that waste his good intentions in wanting the Yin-Yang Palace to protect you? And would the Imperial Advisor even agree to this?

Bai Jueming gave a wry smile. Jia Qingshan was too anxious to think about these issues. Even if he had told him, Jia Qingshan would still insist on doing things this way.

In that case, Bai Jueming sighed and said, "I'll go and ask Brother Shan for an audience, but I can't guarantee I'll succeed."

"Regardless of the outcome, I thank Brother Bai in advance." Jia Qingshan released Bai Jueming's shoulder and clasped his hands in a deep fist salute.

Bai Jueming stood up and straightened his clothes. Then he walked towards the door.

Before Bai Jueming could even step out of the room, a beautiful figure stood inside, blocking his way.

The newcomer wore a blue Taoist robe, with a peach wood sword at his waist, and his long hair was casually tied up with a wooden hairpin, revealing his fair and smooth forehead.

With her striking features and upright posture, who was this person? It was none other than Han Xueshan, who had rushed back from Shanhu Temple.

At this moment, Han Xueshan's brows were slightly furrowed, and she looked preoccupied.

Bai Jueming was taken aback for a moment when she saw his appearance, then greeted him with a smile, "Xiaoxue, you're back so early! Have you had breakfast yet?"

If Bai Jueming greeted Han Xueshan like this normally, she would at least roll her eyes at him.

But Han Xueshan didn't care today. She just walked into the room on her own and said in a low voice as she passed Bai Jueming, "Come with me for a moment."

"Me?" Bai Jueming pointed to himself, somewhat puzzled.

Bai Jueming had never seen this woman look so preoccupied. Was she troubled by something?

Seeing this, Jia Qingshan understood that the two had something to talk about. He nodded to Bai Jueming, then left the room first, considerately closing the door behind him.

What kind of things are happening every day?

Bai Jueming shook his head helplessly, walked to Han Xueshan's side, and gave her an innocent smile: "What's wrong? Xiaoxue?"

Han Xueshan looked up at Bai Jueming, then hesitated and pursed her lips.

Asking for favors is really not my forte, especially asking this scoundrel in front of me. He'll just get all cocky and arrogant.

Han Xueshan only realized on her way back that she was in the Yin-Yang Palace and didn't recognize anyone except for Bai Jianren and his three colleagues.

I'm not familiar with Zhou Dahai and the other two, so they probably won't help me. After thinking it over, the only suitable person is the scoundrel in front of me.

Go directly to Master Li? I doubt he'll help me. The first time we met, I even hit Bai Jueming in front of him, and I think I made him angry in the end...

After a long pause, Han Xueshan hesitantly asked, "Can you do something for me?"

"Can I do you a favor?" Bai Jueming asked uncertainly. No wonder he hesitated for so long; he was having an internal struggle. Bai Jueming almost laughed for a moment. Was it so hard to ask this scoundrel like me to do something?

"Yes," Han Xueshan nodded somewhat hesitantly.

"Xiaoxue, you're being too polite. What kind of relationship do we have? We're practically inseparable. Do you need to use the word 'help'?" Bai Jueming winked at her and gave her what he considered a gentlemanly smile.

That's really rude of you. Who said we're on the same side? Han Xueshan couldn't help but roll her eyes.

However, these words still made Han Xueshan a little happy.

"Just say what's on your mind. Your business is my business." Bai Jueming patted his chest and assured him, "As long as it doesn't involve me fighting high-level cultivators, I'll agree to anything you ask."

"It's not that dangerous. This is easy for you." Han Xueshan waved her hand, then said seriously, "Take me to see the Imperial Advisor."

"Huh? You want to see the Imperial Advisor too?" Bai Jueming's mouth dropped open, and he froze on the spot. Could he take back what he just said?

What's wrong with my two subordinates? Why do they both want to see the Imperial Preceptor? Is it so easy to see the Imperial Preceptor? Usually, the Deputy Hall Master goes alone to report messages. What makes me think I have the right to see the Imperial Preceptor? He's just my adopted father, whom I've unilaterally acknowledged.

"Why did you say that?" Han Xueshan asked, looking puzzled.

Bai Jueming sighed and pointed outside the door: "That guy also wants to see the Imperial Advisor."

"Jia Qingshan? What does he want with the Imperial Advisor?"

"He was worried about his father's safety and wanted to consult the Imperial Advisor to find out more about the situation," Bai Jueming explained simply.

He did it because of his father's situation, and so did I. Han Xueshan opened her mouth, then asked nervously, "So, did you agree to be with him?"

"Xiaoxue, before answering this question, may I ask what business you have with the Imperial Advisor? If it's inconvenient, then there's no need to say." Bai Jueming looked very serious.

Han Xueshan gently shook her head: "There's nothing I can't say. I want to find the Imperial Advisor to find out the truth about my father's death. I wonder if he has found the murderer after all these years..."

Han Xueshan then gave Bai Jueming a general account of the mysterious death of his father, Han Jiang, and the deep affection between his father and the Imperial Advisor.

Xiaoxue also sought out the Imperial Advisor because of her father's matter? That's interesting. Bai Jueming stroked his chin.

Two men have become my bodyguards, and both of their fathers are quite prominent figures. Interesting. Is this a coincidence? Or is there an unseen force pulling them together to surround me?

No, no, I chose them both as my bodyguards myself. There's no way someone forced me to join them... I have the right to refuse.

If there truly is an unseen force pulling them to my side, how could the mastermind possibly predict that I would accept them? And what would be their purpose in doing so?

Is my brain under too much mental stress since I came here? Why do I overthink everything? I'm almost developing paranoia.

No, no, I've been under too much pressure lately. I need to ask Jia Qingshan to take me out to relax later.

Seeing Bai Jueming standing there in a daze, Han Xueshan pursed her lips nervously, then repeated her question: "So you agreed to be with him?"

Bai Jueming snapped out of his thoughts, flashed what he considered a very gentlemanly smile, and said gently, "I didn't agree to Brother Jia's offer earlier, but if it were you, I'd go and speak to Hall Master Li right now... I'll do my best to handle this matter."

Bai Jueming chuckled inwardly, thinking it was a perfect opportunity to boost the flat-screen beauty's favorability towards him.

Upon hearing this, a faint blush suddenly appeared on Han Xueshan's heroic face, and a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart. She didn't understand what was wrong with her.

She grew up in the Taoist temple, and because of her personality, her peers in the temple treated her like a good brother. They had never heard such gentle and flirtatious words before.

If Bai Jueming had taken the opportunity to make sarcastic or boastful remarks about her, she could have easily dealt with it in a nonchalant manner. However, Bai Jueming's sudden change in speaking style, as if he had taken the wrong medicine, left her somewhat at a loss.

At this moment, she even stammered a little: "No, you don't have to do that. If you feel uncomfortable..."

Since both of my bodyguards have spoken up, I definitely have to swallow my pride and beg Brother Shan. As for whether it will work out, that depends on whether he acknowledges me as his godson... Buddha bless me.

Bai Jueming interrupted him, taking the opportunity to place his hands on Han Xueshan's shoulders, gazing deeply into her eyes, his tone as gentle as a spring breeze: "No, Xueshan, in my heart you are more important than Brother Jia. I've said it before, your affairs are my affairs, so don't feel embarrassed, okay? Just wait for my good news."

After saying that, Bai Jueming turned and walked out of the room, leaving Han Xueshan with a dashing back view.

Han Xueshan stared at Bai Jueming's departing figure, still reeling from his words. How did he become like this?

Bai Jueming opened the door and nodded solemnly to Jia Qingshan outside. He then walked towards Zhengshan Hall.

Turning around, Bai Jueming couldn't help but chuckle. The girl's embarrassed and awkward demeanor had a certain charm. She was probably a girl who had never been in love before, and his gentle words had easily made her lose her composure...

I've been so good to you, and you still have the nerve to call me a slut?

When Jia Qingshan returned to his room, he saw Han Xueshan sitting there, her blushing face replaced by an anxious and uneasy expression.

Bai Jueming's words to him suddenly popped into his mind: "You have heat rash on your butt?"

So this is what I looked like just now? Jia Qingshan unconsciously touched his butt...

Jia Qingshan shook his head. After all, he wasn't Brother Bai, and his words weren't so crude. Besides, the person in front of him was a young woman, so it wasn't appropriate to say such things.

What if I upset someone and end up getting beaten up...?

Out of concern for his colleague, Jia Qingshan stepped forward and asked, "Miss Han, why do you look so troubled?"

Han Xueshan pursed her lips and said she was a little embarrassed to face him. Just now, Bai Jueming did not agree to him, but agreed to her. Would Jia Qingshan be very angry when he found out?

Han Xueshan pursed her lips, hesitating slightly, "I, I..."

Seeing her embarrassed and hesitant expression, Jia Qingshan wondered to himself, "Could this be a secret between them? Something they find difficult to talk about?"

I understand. You're awesome, Brother Bai!

Jia Qingshan smiled slightly: "If it's inconvenient for Miss Han to say, then just pretend I didn't ask."

Before Han Xueshan could say anything more, Jia Qingshan wisely retreated outside the door, sat on the steps, and began to clear his mind.