Discovering His Identity

KNOCK!

The thunderous knocking on the door startled Xiao Ming awake, his mind still hazy from sleep.

Rushing to the door, he found a servant waiting outside—one assigned to him by the Bai Clan.

"Young Master, the Clan Patriarch has requested your presence," the servant said respectfully before turning and departing swiftly, leaving Xiao Ming alone to process the message.

"So early?" Xiao Ming muttered under his breath.

He had expected a few more days of peace before being summoned. Despite his earlier anticipation of a delay, he had no choice but to prepare.

Xue Mao was still asleep, leaving Xiao Ming to make the trip alone. He walked through the quiet halls of the Bai Clan, heading toward the ancestral residence.

Upon arrival, he was greeted by five solemn faces, their expressions unreadable, creating an oppressive atmosphere in the room.