Baili Hongzhuang pretended to be completely oblivious, but Yue Taotian couldn't continue the act any longer.
"Baili Junior, Yue Siqing has offended you yesterday, but you have already disciplined her. Regardless, she is a member of my Yue family, and I hope you can spare her for the sake of my family. As for any compensation you require, please feel free to ask. Whatever my Yue family can provide, we will not refuse," Yue Taotian got straight to the point.
The Yue family was currently in a precarious situation, and Yue Siqing was their greatest reliance. If Yue Siqing died, it would be extremely difficult for their family to regain their former glory.
Therefore, even if it meant paying a heavy price, they had no choice but to do it.
Hearing this, a seductive smile curled up at the corner of Baili Hongzhuang's lips as she replied, "Lord Yue, I heard that the Yue family had suffered a great calamity before. The Martial Skill Pavilion has been emptied. It seems that all those precious treasures have fallen into the hands of the Blue family. I really can't think of any compensation you could offer me. After all, my life is not something ordinary items can compensate for."
Her pitch-black eyes flickered with a dazzling light, and Baili Hongzhuang's chin lifted slightly, her words filled with mockery and arrogance.
Yue Taotian, who had initially lowered his posture, couldn't contain his anger after hearing Baili Hongzhuang's words. He could hardly believe that Baili Hongzhuang dared to humiliate him like this in public!
"Baili Hongzhuang, you have gone too far!" Yue Taotian exclaimed angrily.
His majestic aura erupted instantly. Baili Hongzhuang's humiliation made him feel utterly ashamed, and he could no longer hold back.
Unfazed, Baili Hongzhuang stood up fearlessly, her imposing presence immediately on display. Her jet-black eyes emitted a sharp and intimidating light.
"Yue Taotian, does the Yue family really think that I, Baili Hongzhuang, am so easy to bully? You failed to kill me, and now you dare to say such things to me. Don't you find it laughable?"
Baili Hongzhuang wore a cold expression on her face, her gaze piercing into Yue Taotian. The depths of her phoenix-like eyes were filled with profound hatred, causing Yue Taotian to freeze for a moment.
He had seen many juniors before, and subconsciously, he regarded Baili Hongzhuang as an ordinary junior. However, the aura Baili Hongzhuang was displaying right now clearly indicated her status as someone in power.
"I've gained fame in the Holy Xuan Continent for so many years. You're just a greenhorn. If you don't give me face, there won't be any benefits for you in the future," Yue Taotian said with a grim expression, his words laced with threats.
Regardless, the Yue family had flourished in recent years, and if he issued a statement, it would have a certain impact on the Infinite Palace as well.
Baili Hongzhuang lowered her head slowly. The golden sunlight sprinkled on her, casting a shadow over her face, making it impossible to read her thoughts.
Yue Taotian believed that his words had worked, and he felt somewhat smug.
After all, young people lacked depth, and with just a little scare, Baili Hongzhuang would surrender.
However, the next moment, Baili Hongzhuang lifted her head, her face devoid of any fear.
"Who do you think you are? Why should I give you face?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire crowd was shocked!
All eyes in the central square fell on Baili Hongzhuang. This statement... was it too domineering?
Clap, clap...
Applause erupted, and Emperor Beichen and Mo Yunjue both smiled and applauded.