" What do you want those bones for. " Bai Jie asked directly. He felt that there must be a reason for them to go this far. He knew they were fearful but still they wanted the corpse. While He was trying his best to act like a strong expert. He also knew if he probed too much that would also blow his cover.

" As you know we are at war with Beast Empire she might be a spy living in the Mortal Kingdom hiding in the barbarian lands. We want our branch to present these to the Sect alliance for more resources," replied Han Bing.

She replied honestly.

Bai Jie didn't reply. He stayed quiet he didn't know anything about the alliance. But he was very interested in this Mortal kingdom.

' Is it a country ' thought Bai Jie.

" Our heavenly Pavillion is a small branch if we can present these bones to the Sect Alliance it will be a great boon for the branch. Because it was so important that's why Su Ling took extreme measures even killing one of our own," said Han Bing. She looked towards the maid that came here with her. Her head was sliced up beside her body. " If you can give those bones to the heavenly pavilion not only Su Ling, your disciple can have the whole branch as her slave. Every woman in the branch will belong to her as her subordinate, She can be the Mistress of the heavenly pavilion in the future," said Han Bing through gritted teeth. She knew if her mother was here she would also do the same. This method will not only ensure the safety of the heavenly pavilion but they will get a powerful ally.

Su Ling also looked towards Han Bing in a new light. She felt great admiration towards her now. Even though she had put Heavenly pavilion on line but it will also provide a powerful ally for their branch. Even though they were one organization but there was still friction between different branches due to the low availability of the resources in Barbarian lands.

Han Bing spoke straightforwardly. She didn't want to risk lying to a foundation expert. Who knows what tricks he might have up his sleeve.

While Bai jie didn't think much deep like Han Bing because he knew he was a fake. He was more concerned about this Mortal kingdom and her spy theory.

Bai Jie never thought that this war was of such significance and of such a grand scale. He heard rumors about the war but he didn't think it held such significance. He thought it was just small skirmishes.

Bai Jie felt a little awkward he felt anger for this lady before but he realized she is not to blame too. She could have killed them in the first place but she didn't. This world was different from his own no one would care about a few kids dying it was just a like daily event if it was back in his world Bai Jie was sure it would arouse the anger of the ma.s.ses. But in this world, it was like a part of daily life.

' Unless you are strong ' mumbled Bai Jie.

Bai Jie was keeping a close eye on her. He knew she was telling the truth Which had improved his evaluation of the little girl.

" No way it's Grandma Ann Master dont listen to them," shouted Ming Xue. She didn't even think twice about making a decision than Bai Jie.

Both Han Bing and Su Ling frowned hearing Ming Xue's rambling.

" Little sister she was a monster, she was just using you people to hide in plain sight, if you join the Heavenly Pavillion your position will be even higher than mine," said Han Bing. From her point of view if the disciple a foundation realm expert joined them there ranking would also increase with there influence.

" How do you know she was a spy. " Bai Jie asked. He felt very sure that the old lady wasn't a spy.

' Why would a spy even take care of a few children. ' thought Bai Jie. He couldn't make head and tales of this. Bai jie could think of a hundred better ways for her to hide in plain sight. Bai Jie also wants to know about it if she really was a spy it will drag him in a mess between two Nations.

" I don't know. But I know she isn't a mortal. She must be a high tier beast who could take human form. Not only they could take the human form they are also very intelligent. So it was very important to keep the information a secret or many other families would demand a share in it. " replied, Su Ling. It was as Bai Jue had guessed. She was making a sacrifice for the Heavenly Pavillion it was her home. She heard that there were beasts who were able to take human form too. That's why she attacked to make sure she was dead.

" So to keep it hidden you wanted to kill my little apprentice, Didn't it mean I should also eliminate you. " Bai Jie asked a rhetorical question. He wanted to know why they were acting so casual with him. Telling him everything and it was also the truth. He was their enemy and they were telling him everything. ' Why is that. 'thought Bai Jie. Normally others wouldn't tell him to such a degree.

" I know you won't," replied Han Bing. Her voice was very confident but she still backed away a few steps unintentionally.

" Oh do you want to test me," said Bai Jie. But in his heart ' Ohh c.r.a.p did they already find out' Bai Jie heart started racing. He was thinking where he had slipped up while trying to think of a way to escape.

" Because I know Senior is from the Thunderbird sect a tier 4 sect. One of the major Sects of sect alliance. This small contribution might not mean anything in your eyes. " said Han Bing. If their branch provides these bones then they will not only get resources but also higher grade cultivation techniques. Currently, they only possessed up to the 9th mortal stage. Without further cultivation methods they can't progress any further. This method restricting the cultivation method is used to keep th lower branches in check.

'Thunderbird Sect ' This name sent many ripples in Bai Jie's heart. he realized that they were thinking that he was from a sect.

' Why is that, could it be because of the skill. ' thought Bai Jie. He was right Su Ling didn't know but Han Bing knew there was only one major sect who had lightning techniques she knew of it was Thunderbird Sect. It was also a gamble from her side she wasn't sure either if he was from Thunderbird Sect. Her mother had Introduced her to major powers that governed the Mortal Kingdom so she knew about the Major sects of the Sect Alliance.

' I need to read more about the geography ' Bai Jie mumbled in the heart. Bai jie didn't deny her. it was better for him this way if they thought he belonged to a sect. He could get more information from them.

" Even though the contribution is very small but my apprentice wants to keep it. so I will keep them. " Bai Jie replied straightforwardly he was very interested in these bones now. If it was really bones of a transformed human beast then it could also help him if he researched them.

" This. " Han Bing didn't expect such an outcome She had already put Heavenly pavilion on line. She was very sure that he will agree to her proposal. But unexpectedly she was rejected directly.

" Senior " Han Bing wanted to speak more but he voiced in between. She felt he seemed hurried suddenly.

" I will keep the corpse and I won't cause trouble for your branch or your subordinate. But you have to do something for me," said Bai Jie. he was very interested in the bones. ' if I absorbed them. ' thought Bai jie.

He also noticed he was running low on spirit energy.

'I need to leave ' thought Bai Jie.

" Senior anything you ask for. " Han Bing felt very relieved hearing Bai Jie's words. She was already willing to compensate but it also gave her the opportunity to gain support from a powerful expert. Su Ling also felt relieved.

" Find out who killed these children these bodies you see here are done by my disciple. But he was heavily injured. Take this. " Bai Jie threw a red cross pendant he got from Ming Jia. " It's the only clue my disciple had, find these people for me, and don't worry I will find you if you can't then I won't give you any more chances " Bai jie put the corpse in his storage ring.

Han Bing grabbed the pendant While She looked towards the pendant in her hands. Her hands started shaking.

" Young Miss isn't it," said Su Ling suddenly. But she didn't continue anymore.

" Senior are you sure it was done by them," Han Bing asked with a frown on her face. while her voice was stuttering.

But she saw he had already left with his disciple. There were only corpses around her.

Bai Jie was running low on spirit energy. so he also hastily make his escape. Even the parlor tricks were draining on him currently. He picked up Ming Xue while Ming Jia on his back and activated his movement technique while distracting them with the pendant. He didn't wait for a reply because this was the last compromise he was willing to make.

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