Urban Dominating Immortal Doctor

Chapter 1095 1088: Gift-Giving

Boom!

A wave of Immortal Venerable Realm pressure burst forth from Yuan Ba, that majestic force pressing entirely towards Bai Qingtian.

As everyone knew, among the three major family patriarchs, only Bai Qingtian was not an Immortal Venerable Realm expert.

Clearly, Yuan Ba's aim was to publicly put Bai Qingtian down in front of so many cultivators, making him lose face.

Under the pressure of that powerful Immortal Venerable Realm aura, Bai Qingtian's dignified expression instantly changed, and the spiritual power around him began to circulate, resisting the pressure.

Amidst the oppressive force of that formidable Immortal Venerable Realm aura, Bai Qingtian's face paled slightly, his eyes turning somber.

Crunch.

In full view of so many cultivators in Celestial Cyan City, being oppressed by Yuan Ba's aura, Bai Qingtian unconsciously clenched his hands in his sleeves.

The reason he hadn't advanced to the Immortal Venerable Realm was not due to lesser talent compared to the patriarchs of the Tao and Yuan families, but rather because a few years ago, he fell victim to an ambush by two mysterious individuals during an outing, afflicted with Fire Poison. Hence, his cultivation had stagnated over the years.

Otherwise, with his talent, he might have long surpassed the Yuan and Bai family patriarchs into the Immortal Venerable Realm!

And those who orchestrated the ambush were most likely from the Yuan family.

"Hmph! Patriarch Yuan, you've gone too far!"

Seeing Yuan Ba daring to release oppressive aura against their patriarch in front of many cultivators, Grand Elder Bai Zhixun's face immediately turned cold, stepping forward.

Boom!

A cold attribute aura of an Immortal Venerable Realm expert burst forth from Grand Elder Bai Zhixun, completely blocking the pressure released by Yuan Ba.

Under the black canopy, Qin Yang's gaze was fixed on this scene. It was evident that only Grand Elder Bai Zhixun from the Bai family had reached the Immortal Venerable Realm, while from the Yuan family, both Yuan Ba and the elder beside him, Yuan Bo, likely had too.

In front of the White Jade Pavilion, as the Bai and Yuan families faced off, another group of about ten figures, led by two maids, approached the pavilion.

The clothing of these ten or so figures was predominantly blue. Leading them was a middle-aged man in a deep blue robe with a gentle demeanor.

This middle-aged man appeared amiable, and behind him followed another ten or so figures with formidable auras.

On the left side of their robes, an embroidered "Tao" character indicated these were people from the Tao family, one of Celestial Cyan City's three major families.

The leader was none other than the Tao family patriarch, Tao Ran.

"Haha, Patriarch Yuan, Patriarch Bai, you're both here already."

Tao Ran's gaze swept over the two families, showing no sign of noticing the standoff, a gentle and elegant smile crossing his face as he clasped his hands in greeting towards them.

Tao Ran's demeanor was gentle, giving off a sense of a spring breeze, yet one could not be a patriarch of the three major families without being extraordinary.

Seeing the Tao family arrive, Yuan Ba and Bai Zhixun exchanged glances, and both simultaneously retracted the auras they had released like a receding tide.

"Patriarch Tao, you're not late either."

Yuan Ba shifted his gaze, raised one hand, and smilingly returned Tao Ran's gesture.

At this moment, Bai Qingtian's expression had returned to normal. He glanced at Yuan Ba, a hint of cold light flashing in the depths of his eyes, clearly dissatisfied with Yuan Ba's earlier public oppression via aura.

"That elder has already gifted me a Venerable-Breaking Pill. I will soon break into the Immortal Venerable Realm, along with a new version of the Healing Pill. Then, we'll specifically target your Yuan family."

Bai Qingtian's eyes gleamed with thoughts suppressed in his heart, and he turned his gaze towards Tao Ran.

Compared to the Tao family, the true enemy of the Bai family was the Yuan family. The relationship between the Tao family and the Bai and Yuan families was one of both cooperation and rivalry. Should one of the two families show weakness, the Tao family would align with the stronger side to press the weaker side, taking a share of the pie.

"Patriarch Tao."

Bai Qingtian also clasped his hands in a salute towards Tao Ran.

"Haha, Brother Bai, Brother Yuan, there are many people here. Let's find time for the three of us to catch up."

Tao Ran smiled, said this, and without lingering, walked past the Bai family's pavilion to enter Pavilion No. 6.

Upon hearing Tao Ran's words, Bai Qingtian and Yuan Ba shared a hint of mocking smile in the depths of their eyes. The three of them hardly ever caught up outside of the Earl's Mansion banquet. The patriarchs of the three major families never privately sat together; with such mutual hostility, what was there to catch up about?

"I will head over as well."

Yuan Ba glanced at Bai Qingtian, then turned decisively, striding towards Pavilion No. 8 between the Bai family and Qin Yang.

Behind Yuan Ba, the Yuan family contingent followed closely, with only one figure remaining.

That remaining figure was Yuan Ming, the handsome eldest son of the Yuan family.

"Uncle Bai."

Yuan Ming bowed to Bai Qingtian with courtesy, and his gaze then turned to rest on Bai Shuang within the Bai family ranks.

"Miss Bai Shuang, long time no see. You still remain as graceful and captivating as ever."

Looking at the slender, snow-white figure, a warm and suave smile spread across Yuan Ming's handsome face, a subtle fiery gleam in his eyes as he spoke to Bai Shuang.

Hearing Yuan Ming's words, the plump guy nearby involuntarily curled his lips, fully aware of Yuan Ming's flirtatious intentions.

"You're too kind, Young Master Yuan."

Bai Shuang's face remained cold, her tone detached.

If it weren't for the rivalry between the Yuan and Bai families, Yuan Ming, whether in looks or cultivation talent, was a shining figure in Celestial Cyan City and could be considered a match for her.

However, Bai Shuang harbored no fondness for Yuan Ming, who was deeply calculating and not as straightforward in his affection for her as he appeared.

"Is Yuan Ming really interested in that icy Bai Shuang?"

Under the black canopy, Qin Yang also observed the scene, murmuring to himself.

By now, Yuan Ba and the others had reached Pavilion No. 8, but seeing Yuan Ming still standing there, they did not call him back.

Yuan Ba, on the contrary, watched the scene with interest. He hoped Yuan Ming could win Bai Shuang over. What could be more satisfying than marrying the daughter of a rival family?

Seeing Bai Shuang's indifferent demeanor, Yuan Ming smiled slightly, undisturbed, a dashing curve forming at his lip's corner. With a wave of his right hand, a Cold Jade Square Box emitting a frigid aura appeared in his hand.

Cradling the Cold Jade Square Box, Yuan Ming opened it with a thought, and a clear, ice-white light instantly shone forth, enveloping the surrounding area within ten meters in a layer of ice-white glow, which then slowly receded.

All eyes turned to see a large, flawless pearl resting quietly within the Cold Jade Box.

The pearl emitted an ice-white gleam, accompanied by a faint cold fragrance, so transparent and pristine that just one glance made it difficult to look away.