Bai Yu gulped his own spit before he spoke, "It's as you suspected. Hong Meigui's presence has been found in this world, but she is being protected by a powerful force. This Subordinate is unable to pinpoint her location."

Bai Zhang hummed softly, drumming his fingers upon the chaise pad and gestured with his other hand for Bai Yu to rise, "Keep your guard up at all times. She will come here, sooner or later."

"Yes, Elder Bai!" The former Second in command bowed once more before making his appeal, "But Sir, when will His Lordship be informed of your plans? This One cannot continue hiding secrets from the Sovereign Lord for long. This One swore an oath of fealty to him, and is betraying his master by concealing information!"

Bai Zhang approached the kneeling guard, placing his hand on Bai Yu's shoulder as he looked him over with respect, "You are loyal to your clan, and that fact alone should matter more than anything else. Breaking the curse must be our utmost priority for the sake of our family's prosperity. When the time is right, I will include my son in on the plan. Don't feel guilty for your actions, young Bai Yu."

"Still, This Subordinate does not feel that this is right. His Lordship should know…" Bai Yu's masculine voice trembled slightly. He didn't quite mind the punishment. He was even willing to kill himself if need be, however the thought of deceiving his master had been plaguing him like a sword stabbing into his heart.

"Stop your foolish thinking." Bai Zhang scoffed, "You are not betraying your master, you're simply working for the sake of the greater good. Come back to inform me again, only if you find any further news relating to the curse or the red vixen."

"Sir." Bai Yu bowed once more, shape-shifted into "Snowball" and disappeared at once.

A sliver of moonlight spilled into the room, bathing the forlorn Fox God with its shimmering glow.

Only a few seconds after the subordinate's departure, Bai Zhang called out as he stared at the distance, peering into the moonlit sky, "You can come out now."

Directly after, from the shadows of the grandmaster's halls came forth the form of a beautiful woman with skin like caramel and eyes like teal sparkling jewels.

"We have forged an alliance and yet you haven't even told me your family decided to come over for a visit." The woman held the back of her hand against her lips as she laughed, her voice rang like silver bells in the hall.

As she approached Bai Zhang's side, there was something puzzling in the woman's gait. It seemed to be quite masculine, a strong confident stride. The air of arrogance exuding from the feminine beauty was, indeed, rather unusual.