A few hours later
Sunrise
3rd pov
After banishing the evil spirits, Baihe Hei'an cleaned her face and dressed her wound temporarily until one of her servants could attend to her fully. Although she still had a fever, it was less severe than before. He placed a damp cloth on her forehead and tucked her in with a blanket.
"What do you want me to do with the pendant, Sect Leader?". Baihe Dong asked.
"dispose of it; I do not wish to see it again. Additionally, call for one of her maids to attend to her, ensuring she is bathed and dressed out of her nightwear without delay.". He said, he bowed respectfully before he removed the seal and left, as soon as he did Baihe Youshi stormed in with anger.
"You have a lot of nerve, Baihe Hei'an! what's going on!?". She demanded, out of the corner of her eye she saw someone on his bed which made her look, her eyes widen when she was who it was.
"M-Meigui!". She said in surprise, not showing an ounce of worry.
"There was an incident last night concerning Meigui". He said calmly as he sat on a chair near Meigui.
"What do you mean by 'an incident'? What happened to her? It's related to her Cultivation again, isn't it!?". She asked angrily.
"Keep your voice down, she's resting". He said calmly.
"Tell me the truth! does it have to do with her Dark Cultivation again!?". She demanded.
"It's related, not fully, but it's related in some way-".
"You don't even know the cause do you!? how long will you continue to do this to her!? can't you see what you're doing to your own daughter!? you're killing her-".
"Do you think I'm blind, Youshi? This is precisely why she must learn Dark Cultivation! It will overpower her when she's vulnerable, which is exactly what occurred. Had I not arrived in time, they would have compelled her to do their bidding!". He snapped as he glared at her, he stood up and faced her.
"I'm aware of her suffering, and it pains me more than anyone to see her in this state. Witnessing her struggle provides me with the resolve to continue urging her to master her Dark Cultivation. I despise having to do this, but I am left with no other option!". He said angrily.
"Then Make her stop!-".
"This is the outcome, Youshi! She halted, and they seized the opportunity! I witnessed their attempt to dominate her; you did not! If you had seen what I saw, you would understand why I must do this!". He said firmly.
"What are you talking about? see what?". She asked.
"She found herself encircled by shadow spirits and red wisps, amidst stones bearing strange engravings that appeared out of nowhere-".
"What do you mean it showed up out of nowhere?". She asked.
"I'm trying to figure it out but you're here annoying me!". He said plainly, she glared at him.
"Well excuse me for worrying!". She retorted.
"No one asked you to; I can handle myself. I'm a grown man with three children". He said.
"You seem to regard Meigui as your only child and favor her excessively, showing little affection towards your other daughters. This isn't fair, Hei'an; they are your children too". She said, he sighed.
"I don't want to get into this with your right now, I already have enough problems to deal with that you've caused". He said.
"Like what? I didn't do anything". She said as she crossed her arms.
