Chapter 4: Sowing Discord and Spreading Nonsense

She immediately withdrew the energy at her fingertips, glaring in accusation.
“Come here, and I’ll tell you.”
Baili Tianzhang played mysterious, refusing to reveal anything.
After some hesitation, Baili Gui’s curiosity got the better of her, and she stepped closer.
But when she heard what Baili Tianzhang whispered, her expression changed at once.
“Baili Tianzhang, you useless wretch! Don’t even think about sowing discord between me and Sister Jin!”
“Believe it or not, it’s up to you. I won’t see you out.”
Baili Tianzhang took a few steps back, discreetly tucking her fingers into her sleeve.
“You useless fool, I’ll let you off for now!”
Just as Baili Gui was about to teach Baili Tianzhang a harsh lesson, a sudden, inexplicable pain twisted her stomach. Remembering Baili Tianzhang’s words, she decided to leave for now.
Soon, she would tell Sister Jin everything!
Just wait—Sister Jin would deal with that useless wretch!
Watching Baili Gui’s figure disappear from sight, Baili Tianzhang’s eyes filled with disdain.
She glanced at her own fingers, her gaze then settling with unfathomable depth on a wild sprig of grass in the corner.

By afternoon, Baili Jin arrived at Baili Tianzhang’s residence, fierce and imposing.
The moment she saw Baili Tianzhang, she launched her energy straight at her.
A second-tier cultivator—
No wonder Baili Jin acted so arrogantly.
Baili Tianzhang sneered, her feet unmoving from the ground, yet her body drifted lightly aside, evading the attack as effortlessly as a swallow in flight.
“You useless wretch, how dare you dodge!”
It was as if Baili Tianzhang had slapped her across the face—Baili Jin’s pride stung.
With a cold shout, she sent another burst of energy at Baili Tianzhang.
This time, Baili Tianzhang lifted her feet, took two light steps, and circled behind Baili Jin.
“Baili Jin, don’t be the kind of fool who gets sold and then helps count the money.”
Baili Tianzhang smiled with calm indifference.
“What do you mean by that?”
Baili Jin glared daggers at her.
“Come here, and I’ll tell you.”

Baili Tianzhang’s fingers, hidden within her sleeve, pinched something unseen, her demeanor utterly serene.
“Don’t even think about pulling any tricks!”
Baili Jin eyed her warily.
“I’m nothing but a useless waste with no cultivation—what tricks could I possibly play on you? Baili Jin, you’re a second-tier cultivator; surely you’re not afraid of someone like me?”
“Who says I’m afraid of you?”
Baili Jin snorted, stepping up before her.
“Spit it out, or else! If you dare mock me, you’ll pay the price!”
Baili Tianzhang remained unfazed, bending close to whisper in Baili Jin’s ear.
“You’re full of nonsense. I don’t believe a word! Baili Tianzhang, don’t think you can drive a wedge between us!”
Baili Tianzhang retreated a few steps, smiling faintly. “Whether you believe me or not has nothing to do with me. But since you’ll be able to get rid of me sooner or later, why rush?”
Hearing this, Baili Jin couldn’t help but think, “What if, by some chance, this useless wretch is telling the truth? If I make a move now, wouldn’t I be the one suffering for it?”
At this thought, she snorted coldly once more.