"What, that's quite flattering for me. I didn't expect the mighty Netherworld King to have spoken to me."

Ye Shikai really wanted to slap her. What's with the pretense, thinking a change of clothes means a change of identity? The disturbance at the wedding hasn't even been settled yet.

"Bai Jiao, why are you covering your face? Can't you show it to me?" Ye Shikai's tone shifted, intending to make Bai Jiao remove the veil. He wanted to take a good look at this woman.

"Well... my face was destroyed; it's quite terrifying, so I keep it covered to avoid scaring others." Bai Jiao found a "lame but useful" excuse. The fact that she dared to come over directly indicated she wasn't afraid of Ye Shikai asking this question. If he guessed right, there might be a mask under this woman's veil, even if Ye Shikai unexpectedly removed the veil, there'd be a mask underneath.

People are curious creatures: the less you want others to know, the more they want to find out. What isn't known now will eventually be known.

"Bai Jiao, I heard you and Soul Destroyer had some conflicts, huh." Ye Shikai switched his angle, and Soul Destroyer's expression changed immediately; it was indeed quite an embarrassing matter.

"Is that so, maybe it's just a personality clash. But we've already reconciled, haven't we, Soul Destroyer?" Bai Jiao turned her head, looking at Soul Destroyer through the veil.

"Yes, we've... reconciled."

"If that's the case, all the better. It's getting late, let's head back to the base."

"Yes, Boss."

"You've been on a plane for so long, you must be tired and need to adjust to the time difference. Go rest for a while." Ye Shikai held Ji Qian's hand, speaking softly.

"I'm okay." Ji Qian's complexion was slightly pale; she seemed a bit unwell. After sitting on a plane for so long, she was bound to be a bit exhausted. However, Ji Qian was a cultivator and wouldn't appear overly tired. She was likely still preoccupied with the chaos at the Netherworld Palace. Winning Ji Qian's heart was the greatest blessing of Ye Shikai's life, but also his greatest misfortune.

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South America, Netherworld Palace Base.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Come in." The doorknob was slowly turned, and Ye Shikai walked into Bai Jiao's room, filled with pink, like a little girl's room. But Ye Shikai's focus was not here.

"Netherworld King, it's you. Greetings from this humble girl." At that moment, Bai Jiao walked out of the bathroom inside, slightly bowed upon seeing Ye Shikai. He didn't expect her to keep the black veil on even after returning to the room, causing his disappointment.

"Bai Jiao, I should have met you before, right?" Ye Shikai got straight to the point but still held back somewhat, pretending not to know Bai Jiao was the one who kidnapped Luo Shiqi at the wedding.

"How could that be? You, Netherworld King, hold such high status; I'm just a small figure in the Underworld. How could we have met?" Bai Jiao still didn't admit it, turning her body to organize the clothes on the bed.

"Is that so? Then you surely wouldn't mind... if I take a look." As soon as the words were spoken, Ye Shikai swiftly reached out his hand, moving rapidly and catching her off guard. He was confident he could seize it.

In an instant, Ye Shikai's hand landed on the black veil in front of Bai Jiao.

Got it.

With force, Ye Shikai pulled and instantly yanked off the veil.

"Netherworld King, you..." Bai Jiao was so shocked by Ye Shikai's action that she couldn't speak. Beneath the veil was a magnificent golden mask. Ye Shikai was somewhat disappointed, though it was expected; this woman had kept something hidden.

"Lord, what are you doing?"

"Why, as the Netherworld King, I can't look at your face?" Ye Shikai wore a pretentious and imposing demeanor, though it was all an act. He wanted to provoke Bai Jiao.

"My appearance is ugly; you shouldn't look." Bai Jiao quickly turned around, preventing Ye Shikai from seeing her, protecting the mask with her hand, clearly worried Ye Shikai would attempt to remove the mask.

"Is that so? But I think it's quite fine, not looking destroyed at all." Ye Shikai reached out, pressing directly on Bai Jiao's shoulder. The sheer fabric was thin, and without paying attention, he pulled it down, exposing her fair shoulder. Ye Shikai was surprised by the "comforting" touch, but he still kept his hand on her shoulder. He was "playing rogue" at the moment.

"Come on, let me see your face." Ye Shikai reached out with his other hand, pinching Bai Jiao's chin, forcibly making her look at him. The two locked eyes, and through the gold mask, Ye Shikai saw Bai Jiao's eyes. Her bright eyes trembled slightly, full of fear, like a pure girl caught by a ruffian. But beneath those fearful eyes was a hint of cunning.

"Lord, don't do this." Bai Jiao appeared pitiful, her body unconsciously leaning back, lying directly on the bed. Yet crucially, from the side, it completely looked as though Ye Shikai had pushed her onto the bed.

"Why not? I'm going to see it now." Ye Shikai, domineeringly, lunged forward, intending to remove Bai Jiao's mask.

"No, help!" As expected, at the last moment, Bai Jiao rolled sideways, dodging Ye Shikai's hand, then stood there, trembling with fear.

"Alright, Bai Jiao, stop acting. The one who kidnapped Luo Shiqi at my wedding, lured me out to save her, the mastermind behind it all was you, right?" Ye Shikai didn't stop her but climbed up from the bed, straightening his collar, his gaze sharp as he spoke sternly.

A second, two seconds, three seconds... A full half-minute passed, and Bai Jiao remained silent.

"Haha."

"Mr. Ye, I didn't expect you already knew." Bai Jiao suddenly chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"With that, you're admitting it?"

"Indeed, it was I who ruined your wedding." Bai Jiao openly admitted.

"Now that you've come to the Netherworld Palace, I must first ask you why you want to join us." Ye Shikai took out a cigarette and lit it. Although Bai Jiao had confessed, Ye Shikai didn't act immediately but chatted with her.

"I won't tell you the reason right now."

"That's fine, I'm not in a hurry to hear. Since you won't say, then I won't ask." Ye Shikai said blandly, taking a glance as he turned to leave the room.

"Wait a moment, why aren't you taking action? I nearly killed you back then."

"I remember you mentioned someone ordered you not to kill me." Ye Shikai said casually, suddenly mocking himself, "By the way, you wanted to pull my teeth back then too."

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