"Sis... Sis... Eat..."
White came out holding a big apple with his chubby little hands, offering it to Raina North.
Raina North took a big bite and, without hesitation, praised, "White is so good."
White’s small face blushed a little as he shyly smiled at Raina North, his eyes brighter than the stars in the sky.
Raina North’s heart skipped a beat at his cuteness, just as she was about to speak, she suddenly heard a scream coming from outside the courtyard.
Raina North’s expression changed, and she immediately picked up White and quickly walked out, only to see a large group of people wearing white clothing, with the words "The Celestial Alliance" embroidered in gold thread on them, marching towards her.
Seeing this group of people, Raina North couldn’t help but feel her scalp tingle. She cursed Jonah Rivers’ ancestors for eighteen generations. Was it really necessary to bring this large group over here just because she tricked him out of a bit of money?
This was supposed to be her way of being low-key and unnoticeable!
Thinking this, Raina North immediately clutched White and quickly hid out of sight.
The leader, Lune, glanced around the entrance with some confusion. He thought he had just seen a very familiar figure. This text is hosted at novel⚑fire.net
No time to ponder further, the Willows Family Head had already rushed over upon hearing the news. Seeing this group from The Celestial Alliance, his back was instantly drenched in sweat, and he put on a forced smile as he stepped forward, "I apologize for not welcoming you from afar, Hall Master Lune."
"It’s alright, it’s alright. Our Hall Master Lune doesn’t bother with these trivial matters," a nearby elder spoke.
"Thank you for being so magnanimous, Hall Master Lune," the Willows Family Head cautiously said. "May I know what brings you all here?"
"It’s nothing major, just that someone from your Willows Family has accepted the Soul Chasing Order from our Celestial Alliance, so we thought we’d come by to have a look."
Hearing the elder’s gentle words, the Willows Family Head broke out in a cold sweat.
"Th-this can’t be true! Our Willows Family has never received such an order. I’ve always maintained good relations and never even dared to utter a word against The Celestial Alliance, how could we have received a Soul Chasing Order?"
The elder’s expression immediately darkened, authority pouring out from his stance, "Are you suggesting that I, an elder of the grand Celestial Alliance, am spouting nonsense?"
"No, no," the Willows Family Head quickly waved his hands, "I really don’t know who accepted the Soul Chasing Order. Even if we are to face death, we should at least know why, right?"
"Since you’re so eager to understand, and given your family’s relatively decent behavior over the years, we’re willing to let you know. The person who accepted the Soul Chasing Order from our Celestial Alliance is her!" the elder raised his hand and pointed.
Everyone followed his finger to see where he pointed.
"How could it be Poppy Willows!"
"Poppy Willows, when did you offend The Celestial Alliance? Why didn’t you say anything after getting the Soul Chasing Order?"
"Are you trying to drag everyone down with you by keeping it a secret?"
Standing at the door, Poppy Willows found all eyes focused on her. Hearing the urgency in her family’s voices, she was both bewildered and terrified, muttering in panic, "No, I never received any Soul Chasing Order. Elder, I really didn’t."
The Willows Family Head accompanied her, carefully saying, "Could there be some misunderstanding? My young daughter has always been well-behaved and sensible, she would never offend The Celestial Alliance."
The elder glared at the Willows Family Head with displeasure, "Why are you so anxious? I haven’t finished speaking. The one who accepted the Soul Chasing Order from our Celestial Alliance is this Ms. Willows’ son, Silas Willows."