Chapter 977: Go Cool Off Somewhere Else

After a round of pleasantries, Bai Guang suddenly smiled faintly at Rong Xing and said, "Rong Xing, don't say I didn't warn you. Provoking my big brother will end badly for you!"

Rong Xing's heart sank. He noticed that after Bai Guang saw Ye Yuan, his entire demeanor changed.

How to put it? In recent days, although Bai Guang had appeared calm, Rong Xing could detect a hint of restlessness beneath that calm.

Bai Guang had been very restrained for the sake of the Radiant White Tiger Clan.

The Bai Guang of before would never have said such things.

But that restlessness vanished the moment he saw Ye Yuan!

Now, Bai Guang's words were full of confidence.

Rong Xing was puzzled. What magic did this human youth possess to cause such a dramatic change in Bai Guang?

Although Ye Yuan's strength had startled him earlier, such power was clearly insignificant in the White Tiger Clan.

The strength of the Four Divine Beast Clans was in no way inferior to the super holy lands of the human domain!

What waves could a kid at the Formless Realm stir up?

Rong Xing laughed, "Is that so? The elders' council will announce its decision the day after tomorrow. When your candidacy is revoked, I'll be curious to see how your big brother makes things 'end badly' for me! Hahaha..."

Rong Xing left with a loud laugh, but Bai Guang's face turned grim.

Bai Po's expression changed as he asked, "Young master, is what Rong Xing said true? This... what's going on?"

Bai Guang finally let out a long sigh and said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's return to the clan first."

Bai Guang led Ye Yuan and the others back to the Radiant White Tiger Clan's residence. Along the way, the initial excitement at seeing Ye Yuan had vanished.

Ye Yuan remained silent. In his memory, Bai Guang had always been an innocent youth; he had never seen him so burdened with worries.

It was clear that Bai Guang valued his status as young clan leader greatly.

Watching this, Ye Yuan couldn't help but feel a twinge of emotion. That little white tiger from before had finally grown up!

Oh, isn't this our young clan leader? No, wait—in two days, our Radiant White Tiger Clan will lose the right to compete for the young clan leader position. For that, we really have to thank Young Master Bai Guang!

As soon as they entered the clan, a sarcastic voice reached their ears.

A young man in white stepped out from a corner, his gaze toward Bai Guang filled with hostility.

Bai Po's face darkened. "Bai Hui, can't you speak without that sarcastic tone? What good does it do you if the young master loses his qualification? Without the young master, with just you, the Crimson Flame and Zhenwu Clans wouldn't even give you a second glance!"

Bai Hui's expression changed, and he snorted, "So what? At least I won't become the laughingstock of the entire White Tiger Clan! Even if I lose, I'll lose with dignity!"

Bai Po was momentarily speechless. Although Bai Hui was jealous of Bai Guang, if Bai Guang really had his qualification revoked, he would indeed become the laughingstock of the entire White Tiger Clan.

Ye Yuan observed coldly, understanding the situation clearly.

Bai Hui's appearance had likely taken away his position as young clan leader. So naturally, he would speak sarcastically when he saw Bai Guang.

"Big brother, let's go." Bai Guang was somewhat disheartened and unwilling to argue with Bai Hui.

Ye Yuan, however, laughed and said, "Bai Hui, is it? You can lose with such self-righteousness. Your way of thinking is truly astonishing! No wonder the Flowing Light White Tiger clan has fallen so far—if the younger generation has degenerated like this, how could it not decline?"

Ye Yuan's words made Bai Hui's face flush red with shame.

Even Bai Po felt humiliated.

Indeed, many members of the Flowing Light White Tiger clan now shared Bai Hui's mindset, muddling along with a take-it-as-it-comes attitude.

If not for Bai Guang's appearance, they would have gone through the motions with clear consciences and been eliminated without a second thought.

"What do you, a mere human, know? The strength of Crimson Flame and Town Suppression is beyond your imagination!" Bai Hui shouted at the top of his lungs.

Ye Yuan laughed again and said, "So you think that standing up to compete with them for the young patriarch position already takes immense courage, right?"

"I... I don't..."

Bai Hui wanted to deny it, but Ye Yuan's words left him no room to refute.

"You don't what? I saw Rong Xing when I entered the territory. Compared to him, you're far too inferior! Not to mention realm and strength, even your bearing and magnanimity are not on the same level! If you represent the Flowing Light clan in the competition for the young patriarch, you'll only bring more shame!"

Ye Yuan mercilessly threw Bai Hui's face to the ground and stomped on it a few times.

These past days, Bai Guang's life in the Flowing Light clan had probably been very difficult. This Bai Hui had likely caused Bai Guang no small amount of embarrassment.

For that reason alone, Ye Yuan wouldn't let him off easy.

"You... you..." Bai Hui was fuming with rage, but couldn't find the words to retort.

"Me what? Stop making a fool of yourself here, alright? I'm telling you, Bai Guang's qualification won't be revoked! The young patriarch position is definitely his! As for you, go somewhere cool and stay there! Let's go!" Ye Yuan said calmly.

"In two days, the council of elders will make their decision! I'll see if your boast doesn't burst!"

Bai Hui's roar came from behind, but Ye Yuan ignored it entirely.

Entering the inner chamber, Bai Guang forced a bitter smile and said, "Big brother, you must be amused."

"Slap!"

Ye Yuan suddenly smacked Bai Guang on the back of the head and scolded with a laugh, "You rascal, what nonsense are you talking? Are you really the fearless little tiger I know?"

Bai Hui was startled by the scene and felt a chill run down his own neck.

Although Bai Guang hadn't been back to the Flowing Light clan long, his demeanor and methods had already given him an air of authority.

If not for the matter of his disqualification, no one in the clan would dare question him.

But Ye Yuan treated him like a little kid, hitting him outright. And the young master didn't even dare to fight back!

This sight made Bai Hui's eyes nearly pop out.

"Pfft... Xiao Bai, with your bond with Brother Yuan, saying such things is too distant, isn't it? Don't worry, with Brother Yuan here, the young patriarch position is definitely yours—it can't run away!" Yue Mengli had been silent, but now she was amused by Ye Yuan.

Bai Guang, as if snapping back to reality after the slap, gave an awkward smile and said, "Haha, yeah, without big brother here, I feel all out of sorts. These days have been too stressful! But Sister Lili, you call him 'Brother Yuan' so affectionately—should I, as your little brother, start calling you 'Sister-in-law'?"

At Bai Guang's teasing, Yue Mengli's face flushed red.