Chapter 183 Bai Xuanzi instructs Wang Dong'er: You must be independent!
The tranquility within the Sea God Pavilion lasted for a long time. Bai Xuanzi's silence acted as an invisible barrier, shutting out all the noise and scheming.
Beneath the sky, the gaze of the Black World was fixed on Bai Xuanzi's face, trying to find a trace of turmoil in his calm, still eyes.
However, Bai Xuanzi, who was in the sky, remained silent.
Meanwhile, the Soul Masters in the Dark World, watching Bai Xuanzi remain silent on the screen, didn't let their discussions subside; instead, they intensified.
"Why isn't he saying anything? What's he thinking?" A young Soul Master from the Underworld scratched his head, his tone full of confusion.
"He's definitely thinking about Bai Yuhao. As for what he's thinking, I guess it's either frustration or extreme helplessness," another senior Soul Master analyzed with a sneer.
"After all, this means that Huo Yuhao in the White World is just like Huo Yuhao on our side, completely controlled by Titan and Niu Tian. Even the White Order cannot break free from these chains of human ethics and morality."
"Perhaps Bai Xuanzi feels a little ashamed?" someone else chimed in.
"He, a disciple of Bai Xuanzi, was actually manipulated by two reclusive sect leaders using such low-level tactics. He must be very unhappy right now, but he has no way to retaliate, right?"
On the ruins of Shrek Academy, Hei Xuanzi looked up at the sky, his wrinkles contorted with excitement.
Although this matter had nothing to do with him, he was happier than anyone else just to see Bai Xuanzi suffer a setback.
"Hehehe, Bai Xuanzi, weren't you quite arrogant before?" Hei Xuanzi sneered to himself, his voice filled with pleasure.
"I'd like to see what else you can do about this."
"This is a family matter, a private matter of human relations. No matter how strong your sense of order is, can you forcibly interfere in other people's family affairs? Now you can't handle it either, can you?"
Above the God Realm, Tang San was clearly the happiest.
Looking at Bai Xuanzi's prolonged silence, he felt that the other party had fallen into the trap he had set.
In Tang San's view, even if Bai Xuanzi possessed extraordinary cultivation, he could not overcome the natural legitimacy brought by the identity of "father".
"As expected, I, Tang San, am the one who has the last laugh." Tang San was overjoyed in his heart. His tense nerves completely relaxed, and he even had the illusion of regaining control of the situation.
Meanwhile, the video continued to play on the celestial screen.
After a long silence, Xuanzi finally raised his head, and his deep eyes regained their clarity.
He finally spoke.
He first looked at Huo Yuhao, his tone calm and with the magnanimity of an elder: "Yuhao, you did nothing wrong in this matter."
"Titan and Niu Tian are, after all, Dong'er's fathers. Your choice to gain their approval for Dong'er's sake is a sign of respect and the right choice."
Huo Yuhao's expression turned solemn, and he bowed slightly to Bai Xuanzi: "Thank you for your understanding, teacher."
But Xuanzi's words did not end there.
He quickly turned his head again, casting his gaze upon Wang Dong'er who was standing to one side.
There was no reproach in his gaze, but rather a penetrating scrutiny: "However, Dong'er, I have something to say to you."
Wang Dong'er paused slightly, then asked in a low voice with some doubt, "Elder Xuan, please speak."
"Dong'er, you're gradually growing up. There are some things you really need to learn to make your own decisions about, instead of completely following the family's arrangements." Bai Xuanzi's voice echoed in the hall, every word extremely clear.
He sat up straight and continued, "What I mainly want to say is that relationships are a matter between you and Yuhao. After all, it's you and Yuhao dating, not your father dating him, so you can't listen to everything they say."
Bai Xuanzi paused, his tone becoming more profound: "Of course, I don't mean you should completely disregard your elders' advice. But what I'm trying to say is that if you completely follow your father's will on such a private matter as relationships, then it might be too difficult for Yuhao."
"Take this incident for example. From Titan and Niu Tian's perspective, they wanted to test whether Yuhao was qualified, which is not problematic in conventional logic. Yuhao chose to accept this unreasonable test for you, which is also not problematic in terms of emotional expression."
"But I want to ask you, Dong'er, do you really think this kind of test, built on deception and danger, is necessary? Or is it that, deep down, you don't completely trust Yuhao?"
Xuanzi's tone became increasingly earnest; he wasn't lecturing, but rather guiding towards an independent personality.
"Sometimes, a bit of impulsiveness and decisiveness are needed in a relationship."
"If everything is done entirely according to the wishes of your family, the final result may not be what you want, and it may not be good for you either."
"Besides love, many things are the same. Even though you're a girl, you need to have your own opinions and not blindly obey so-called 'patriarchy' or 'family rules.'"
Bai Xuanzi's words were extremely well-chosen.
He didn't say a bad word about Titan or Niu Tian, nor did he criticize anyone. He simply hoped, from a higher perspective, that Wang Dong'er could develop her own independent personality and opinions.
After hearing these words, Wang Dong'er felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
Looking into Bai Xuanzi's wise eyes, and then at Huo Yuhao beside her, who was willing to die for her, she fell into deep and prolonged contemplation.
Upon hearing Bai Xuanzi's discourse on "having one's own opinions," the gloating atmosphere among the Soul Masters of the Underworld instantly froze.
"He's...he's teaching Wang Dong'er to rebel against the authority of her parents?" A young female soul master from the underworld murmured to herself, her eyes gleaming with an unprecedented light.
"He's right! We're the ones in a relationship, why should our elders use such disabling methods to test my lover?"
"Even the Xuanzi of the Black World could never say such a thing in his entire life," another Soul Master remarked. "The Xuanzi of the Black World would only say things like 'You must be obedient' and 'Your elders are doing this for your own good.' But the White Xuanzi is telling Wang Dong'er that she is an independent life form, that she has the right to know, and even more so, the right to make decisions."
"But he is right. Even children can't always do what their parents say. Wang Dong'er has grown up and should have her own ideas."
Above the God Realm, upon witnessing this scene, Tang San's previously radiant smile froze completely on his face.
(End of chapter)