Bai Qiusheng carried a heavy sack, walking with great difficulty.
By two o'clock in the afternoon, he had carried fifty sacks without a single moment of rest.
Ye Feng watched him speak to the boss, collect his one hundred and fifty yuan, and then mount his electric scooter, open the storage box, and put on a food delivery uniform.
In a flash...
Bai Qiusheng merged into the traffic on his scooter and soon arrived at a bustling area in the JA District.
He began accepting and delivering orders, working until three in the morning, only to head to the docks at six-thirty to carry cargo again. Most of the time, he could only manage a quick nap in a corner after finishing a delivery.
From a god's-eye view, Ye Feng observed Bai Qiusheng's daily routine; it was filled with hope, yet life was so monotonous, a cycle of day-after-day labor.
He remained silent. In his previous life as an office worker, he had never witnessed such a grueling existence.
With a thought, he shifted his perspective to Bai Jie's mother.
Han Meiping was Bai Jie's mother. She would wake up in the morning to cook for Bai Jie and her younger brother, Bai An, before heading out.
Ye Feng watched her contact various people every day, seeking advice on how to resolve the contamination.
Risking danger, she even visited black markets in search of solutions, all while ensuring she returned home on time to cook and do the laundry.
Only late at night, when she was finally free, would Han Meiping call Bai Qiusheng, who was still busy, to discuss the day's progress.
Ye Feng then looked at Bai Jie's younger brother.
This boy, whom An Lan called a delinquent, actually worked different jobs every day. He wasn't skipping school to play; he had suspended his studies. Because he was young, most places wouldn't hire him, so he spent his days meeting friends to find new daily-wage gigs.
"This family... is quite miserable."
Ye Feng gave a bitter smile.
Looking further back, he discovered they had once lived quite comfortably until Bai Jie was contaminated. The family had begun pooling money for her healing, which changed the course of their lives.
He then deduced the cause of the contamination.
It was An Lan.
He saw An Lan pick up the Wish Stone she had been talking about, then make a wish for Bai Jie to be contaminated, which directly led to the dire straits the family was currently in.
Ye Feng had no idea that a girl who seemed so sweet on the surface could commit such evil deeds...
"Well, it's fine. I happen to need someone to lead the dark side, and An Lan is ruthless enough!"
"But if I want her to work for me, I must strike when she is at her most helpless!"
Ye Feng finished his observation and muttered to himself.
"An Lan, my family is not like what you said!"
"I won't allow you to slander them!"
Bai Jie, who had been silent all this time, raised her head and shouted angrily at An Lan.
"You know full well what your family situation is! Do you really feel no hatred toward them at all? Can someone like you be called pure?"
An Lan looked at Bai Jie with disdain.
Ye Feng raised the microphone, interrupting An Lan.
"First of all, I want to tell you that being pure does not mean being a saint, nor does it mean you cannot blame someone when they treat you poorly."
"Purity refers to a clean heart; returning grievances with grievances and hatred with hatred is also a form of purity."
Ye Feng expressed his understanding of "Pure White," which would also become the future philosophy of the Pure White Church.
The White Mist behind him closed and dispersed once more.
This time, there were three screens displaying the content Ye Feng had edited.
Watching the family in the screens working so hard, everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts.
"Bai Jie's family is not like what An Lan said."
"Tears in my eyes; they clearly love Bai Jie so much."
The students murmured among themselves, and some teachers on the stage were quietly wiping away tears.
This family was truly miserable.
Bai Jie looked up and saw the reflection in the White Mist, completely stunned.
Her lips parted slightly.
Although she had never blamed her family, she had not realized the extent of the efforts they had made for her.
She had only thought that everyone was busy with their own affairs, but in reality, her family was doing everything they possibly could for her!
Tears gushed from Bai Jie's eyes; she hadn't even shed a tear when she was being bullied.
"The event is over, everyone."
"In the end, the loser is you, the insidious and despicable An Lan!"
Ye Feng chose his words carefully.
"Bai Jie, come with me."
Ye Feng reached out and patted the weeping Bai Jie, then strode away.
Bai Jie wiped her tears and trotted to follow him.
Principal Liu looked at An Lan on the stage and Liu Chuanfeng below with a fierce gaze, then left without a word.
Everyone dispersed one by one, but before leaving, they all cast mocking and sarcastic glances at An Lan, who was slumped on the ground.
Until only An Lan remained.
After a long while.
A sneaky figure quietly returned.
It was Liu Chuanfeng. With a ferocious expression, he reached out and struck at An Lan.
An Lan was feeling sorrowful and didn't show him any mercy; she thrust her arm forward and pulled, causing Liu Chuanfeng to fall to the ground.
"You are truly bold, daring to go on stage and expose us without my permission! Now that everyone knows what we've done, you deserve to die!"
Liu Chuanfeng was furious.
He didn't know how much suffering he would face when he got home. Being in a large family had its benefits, but also its drawbacks.
If your mistakes weren't discovered, you could do whatever you wanted, but once exposed, the family's punishment would follow. For someone from a collateral branch like him, the severity of the punishment was unimaginable, which explained why he had lost his composure.
An Lan looked at the disheveled Liu Chuanfeng before her, but ignored him completely.
Having been bullied and exposed like this, her mindset had long since changed, and she had already resigned herself to death.
"Trash, I really don't know how I ever took a liking to you!"
She stepped on Liu Chuanfeng's face with her white sneakers, stomping down hard without a shred of mercy.
Usually, she was the one who indulged Liu Chuanfeng, but her body had been strengthened by the Wish Stone, making her much stronger than an ordinary person.
An Lan looked down at Liu Chuanfeng, spat on him, and then strode away.
The campus, which had been bustling just moments ago, was left with only Liu Chuanfeng lying on the ground in the blink of an eye.
Academic building.
Second floor.
Ye Feng looked at Bai Jie before him, remaining silent for a long time.
His first sentence was earth-shattering.
"I intend to make you the Saintess."
Ye Feng paused to choose his words.
"The Saintess is the soul of the Pure White Church. In a sense, she is the face of the church and the manifestation of its core philosophy. Although you might not be able to do it well right now, I believe that as long as you are willing to learn, you can excel in this position."
"Why me? Lord Ye Feng, I feel there are many people more suitable than me, and I don't know how to manage things."
Bai Jie replied timidly.
She looked up slightly at Ye Feng, who was standing very close to her, and felt her heart race, so she hurriedly looked away in guilt.
"I know your heart is conflicted right now, but our church advocates for simplicity."
Ye Feng picked up the teacup beside him and took a blissful sip.
"So, do a good job as the Saintess. Don't let me down. Can you do that?"
Ye Feng didn't give her a chance to refuse, settling the matter directly.
"Yes, Lord Ye Feng."
Bai Jie was deeply grateful to Ye Feng, so upon hearing this, she didn't hesitate and agreed immediately.
Ye Feng set down his cup, and Bai Jie hurriedly picked up the kettle to refill it, standing respectfully to the side.
"Also, as the Saintess, I am very concerned about your family situation."
"So, we are going to your home now for a house visit."
Bai Jie nodded. She had never longed to go home as much as she did at this moment.
She took her phone from her pocket and hurriedly called her family one by one, telling them to come home and that she had good news, wanting to surprise them when they returned.
The three of them heard the call, hurriedly set aside their work, and rushed home.
"Let's go."
Ye Feng stood up, lit a cigarette with ease, and followed Bai Jie out of the school gate.
Taxis were parked in front of the school as usual; after all, dismissal time was the best time for taxis to pick up passengers.
Ye Feng took Bai Jie into a taxi.
"To An Xin Apartment."
Bai Jie looked at Ye Feng sitting beside her and said sweetly to the driver.
The driver nodded.
The taxi drove unhurriedly along the night roads.
Before long, it stopped at the foot of a large building.
"Green Bubble payment received, 7 yuan."
Bai Jie took out her phone to pay.
The two got out of the car and stood in front of the building.
The taxi turned around and drove off in another direction.
This building was very tall, at least a hundred stories high. It looked quite old, and many of its decorations had turned black and decayed.
Ye Feng followed Bai Jie into the elevator, which didn't stop until it reached the 98th floor.
Exiting the elevator, they walked to the door of room 9804, and Bai Jie took a key from her pocket to open it.
Ye Feng looked around after entering.
Bai Jie's home was not bad; although everything was worn and tattered, it was kept quite clean.
After returning, Bai Jie poured tea for Ye Feng and went to her room to change clothes. Her outfit had been dirtied when she was beaten that afternoon, and she didn't want her family to see her in such a disheveled state when they returned.
Ye Feng sat on the sofa, smoking a cigarette, while Bai Jie, who was nearby, thoughtfully poured him tea, appearing very attentive.
The two sat in silence.
Ye Feng was checking his own abilities. As his fusion with the Godhead deepened, he discovered that "Pure White" seemed to have another side.
That side was manic, filled with desires for destruction and consumption.
From time to time, he could even hear whispers.
"Spread the fear of Pure White..."
It was nothing like the peaceful, serene side of purity.
A long time later.
"Click."
"Daughter, the three of us are back."
The door opened, and the three of them walked into the house together.
Their appearance clearly indicated they had waited downstairs to gather and discuss things before coming up together.
Before the three of them could say anything else, Bai Qiusheng noticed something unusual.
The contamination on his daughter's face had actually disappeared.
Her mother and brother noticed it too. The three of them excitedly stepped forward to check and discovered that Bai Jie was truly healed; there was no contamination left at all.
"Xiao Jie, is your contamination gone?"
Bai Jie's mother asked with a trembling voice.
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