Chapter 901: Maybe we can find some important clues.

Chapter 901: Maybe we can find some important clues.

Old Madam Ximen listened to the guests' praises and nodded with a satisfied smile.

She tapped the armrest three times with her fingertips, and the maids standing in the hall immediately came in with wine and delicacies.

However, in this peaceful atmosphere, the reaction of one person seemed particularly abrupt.

The moment Bai Luoying saw Old Madam Ximen appear, her eyes widened instantly.

She was so excited that her whole body was shaking. She could no longer suppress the impulse in her heart and stood up with a "swoosh".

But just as she was about to walk towards Old Madam Ximen, suddenly, a hand reached out from the side and grabbed her tightly like an iron clamp.

Bai Luoying turned her head angrily, wanting to see who dared to stop her, but saw it was Elder Bai.

His face was gloomy, his brows were furrowed, and his lips were tightly closed. It was obvious that he was extremely dissatisfied with her behavior.

"Ying'er, don't be impulsive! There are so many people around now, it's not the right time. Don't ruin things!" Elder Bai lowered his voice and spoke to Bai Luoying in a stern tone.

Elder Bai knew very well that if Bai Luoying rashly stepped forward and recognized her relationship in public, not to mention whether the Ximen family would accept it, the chaos it would cause would likely put the Tianyan Sect in an awkward position and bring about a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Although Bai Luoying was unwilling, she gritted her teeth and sat down after seeing the warning in her grandfather's eyes.

"But grandpa, didn't we agree that today..." Bai Luoying's eyes turned red with anxiety.

Elder Bai covered up by raising his glass and drinking, and whispered: "Ying'er, the situation of the Ximen family is complicated now. If you rush forward, not only will you not be able to recognize your relatives, but you may also be in danger. Let's wait and find an opportunity."

Bai Luoying bit her lower lip unwillingly.

She stared at Old Madam Ximen, thinking secretly in her heart: wait until the dinner reaches its climax and everyone is drunk, then find an opportunity to step forward. By then, everyone's attention will be distracted, and the chances of successfully recognizing Old Madam Ximen as her relative will be greater.

At this moment, Old Madam Ximen suddenly looked towards them.

The moment Madam Ximen's eyes met Bai Luoying's, time seemed to freeze.

Her heart trembled suddenly, the teacup in her hand shook slightly, and a few drops of tea splashed on her sleeves.

Bai Luoying's familiar face, especially her eyebrows and eyes, are exactly the same as herself when she was young.

And Elder Bai standing next to Bai Luoying made her guess even more certain.

"Yunzhi." The old lady forced herself to remain calm and whispered a few instructions to the personal maid beside her.

The maid nodded slightly and quietly left the hall without attracting anyone's attention.

Bai Luoying's heart beat faster. She didn't know whether Old Madam Ximen had recognized her.

Did Madam Ximen recognize her?

Did you recognize that Bai Luoying was the biological daughter of old Madam Ximen?

What did the maid's departure mean? Was she going to arrange something?

All kinds of chaotic thoughts intertwined in her mind, making her feel a little restless.

Just as Bai Luoying was lost in thought, Elder Bai's gaze suddenly fell on Madam Ximen's fingertips.

I saw her fingers tapping the table three times, pausing for a moment, and then tapping twice more.

Others might not notice this subtle movement, but a hint of surprise flashed in Elder Bai's eyes.

This cryptic code was exactly what they had agreed upon many years ago.

This means that Old Madam Ximen wants to find an opportunity to meet him alone.

Elder Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was filled with joy. He finally met Ling'er again.

Madam Ximen stood up, smiling, and said to the guests:

"Everyone, I am a little tired and a little unwell. I will excuse myself and go take a rest for a while."

After saying this, she calmly left the banquet hall under the gaze of everyone.

Su Chenyin seemed to be concentrating on the food on the plate, but in fact he was always paying attention to the movements around him.

And just now, she keenly captured the subtle interaction between Madam Ximen and Elder Bai.

At this moment, she saw the back of Madam Ximen leaving, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

She thought to herself that there must be some unspeakable secret between Elder Bai and Old Madam Ximen.

Elder Bai has always been known for his calmness, and the secret that could have caused him to lose his composure like this must be very important.

Moreover, Madam Ximen left the table in a hurry. Judging from the situation, she probably had a secret meeting with Elder Bai.

Thinking of this, Su Chenyin decided not to miss this opportunity.

She quietly nudged Jun Yijue with her elbow and whispered, "Jue, did you notice that the interaction between Elder Bai and Old Madam Ximen is very unusual?"

"Old Madam Ximen just left. I estimate that Elder Bai will find an excuse to leave soon. If we keep an eye on Elder Bai, we may find some important clues."

Jun Yijue understood what Su Chenyin meant. He nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Su Chenyin's opinion.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, quietly watching Elder Bai's every move.

At this time, the banquet hall was still bustling with activity, as guests toasted each other and laughed.

At this time, the banquet hall was brightly lit and bustling with people.

The guests enjoyed the food and wine, greeting each other and chatting happily.

However, in this lively atmosphere, Jun Yijue and Su Chenyin seemed to be out of it.

Their attention was completely focused on Elder Bai, waiting for their prey to reveal a flaw.

Sure enough, five minutes later, Elder Bai's actions broke the two people's peaceful observation.

His expression changed slightly, his originally relaxed and cheerful demeanor became somewhat unnatural, and his eyes began to wander.

Seeing this, Su Chenyin was secretly delighted. She took a sip of the spiritual tea calmly.

The fragrance of tea lingered between her lips and teeth, but it could not hide the sharpness that flashed in her eyes.

"Ajue, look at Elder Bai..." She whispered softly to Jun Yijue while raising her glass.

Jun Yijue was playing with a spiritual fruit with his slender fingers. He turned his head slightly when he heard the words, and his eyes were as deep as a cold pond.

"Well, his knuckles are white and his breathing is disordered. It seems he can't sit still." There was a hint of amusement in his low voice as he put the spiritual fruit on the plate.

Elder Bai looked a little panicked, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

He stood up suddenly, and his wide sleeves unconsciously brushed across the table, spilling some of the untouched wine in the glass.

But Elder Bai, who usually pays the most attention to etiquette, can't care about these things at the moment.

He deliberately lowered his voice and said to Elder Tang beside him: "Elder Tang, I suddenly feel a little unwell. It may be because I have been too busy recently."

"I want to go out for some fresh air and rest. I'm really sorry, but I have to excuse myself for a moment. When the Sect Master asks me where I'm going, just tell him the reason."

After saying this, Elder Bai did not forget to bow slightly to Elder Tang to express his apology.