Chapter 109: Li Longling, Please Review
After coming out from the inner palace of Chi Long Mansion, Li Longling was led by a maidservant waiting outside towards her living quarters.
She had a feeling that her father seemed off just now.
Why didn’t Father ask an Elder from Xuan Xing Sect or Dan Yue Shang Xian to preside over the situation?
It wasn’t that she didn’t trust her father to handle things.
She just felt that writing to invite Dan Yue Shang Xian was undoubtedly the safest approach.
Moreover, Dan Yue Shang Xian and Father were old friends who hadn’t seen each other for many years. She thought her father would be very happy when she suggested writing to Dan Yue Shang Xian to invite her over, but unexpectedly, Father got angry instead…
“Sigh—”
Hearing her sigh, the little maidservant holding her hand and leading the way asked:
“Miss, what’s wrong?”
Li Longling shook her head, “Father seems very unhappy.”
“Mm… this servant has also felt it recently.” The maidservant nodded in agreement, “For the past few days, Immortal Master Li has always been dejected. This servant remembers that Immortal Master Li used to drink three pots of Immortal Spirit Sugar Tea every day, but now he can’t even finish one pot…”
“Is that so?”
Li Longling was slightly surprised. After thinking for a moment, she reminded:
“You all also help me look after Father more these days. I might be busy investigating matters concerning demonic cultivators and won’t be able to visit him every day during this period.”
“This servant understands, Miss, please don’t worry! This servant has served Immortal Master Li for so many years and will definitely not neglect him.”
“Mm.”
As she was led by the maidservant towards her living quarters for a part of the way, the leading maidservant suddenly stopped and tightened her grip on Li Longling’s wrist, signaling her to halt.
“Who’s there?!”
Hearing the maidservant’s shout, Li Longling’s expression immediately tensed.
This was the inner palace of Chi Long Mansion, and it was already late at night.
Logically, no one should still be moving around here.
Furthermore, the maidservant leading her had been on duty in Chi Long Mansion for decades. If she sounded an alarm, it meant a person she hadn’t seen had appeared.
“What’s wrong?”
“Miss, there is a woman ahead that this servant has never seen before. She doesn’t look like a mansion guard of Chi Long Mansion, but her cultivation seems very high.”
“Hmm?”
Li Longling felt a little confused and quickly released her spiritual sense, but she couldn’t detect anyone ahead.
*Tap, tap—*
The sound of footsteps from hard-soled shoes approached from afar.
A woman wearing a black long robe walked up to the master and servant and bowed to Li Longling with clasped fists:
“Miss, my name is Wu Yue, and Immortal Master Li sent me to assist you in investigating the matter of demonic cultivators within Chi Long Mansion.”
“Wu Yue…”
Li Longling found the name completely unfamiliar.
She could recall the names of the two thousand mansion guards and most of the maids and junior servants in Chi Long Mansion, but she didn’t remember anyone named “Wu Yue.”
Moreover, she detected a scent on the woman standing before her that she was unfamiliar with.
After hesitating for a moment, Li Longling asked back:
“Father sent you to assist me in investigating demonic cultivators?”
“Yes.”
Wu Yue replied with a smile and took out a small jade pendant from her storage bag, presenting it to Li Longling with both hands.
“This is a token given to me by Immortal Master Li. Please take a look, Miss.”
“Take a look…”
Li Longling didn’t know if she was making a cruel joke and briefly showed some displeasure, but after a moment of hesitation, she still had the maidservant beside her take it.
“Ling’er, please get it for me.”
The maidservant responded, quickly reached out to take the jade talisman from Wu Yue, sniffed it, touched it, and then used her spiritual sense to inspect it. After confirming there was no danger, she handed it to Li Longling.
After receiving the jade talisman from the maidservant, Li Longling carefully traced the patterns on it with her finger and also probed its spiritual quality with her spiritual sense.
Seeing the name “Wu Yue” written on the jade talisman, the official seal of Chi Long Mansion carved on it, and the jade being the Yang Ling Jade produced in Chi Long Mansion, she finally felt a little relieved.
This jade talisman was indeed given by her father and was only given to a very select few guards. In Chi Long Mansion, a person possessing this jade talisman indicated that they had completely gained her father’s recognition and trust.
“So that’s how it is…”
Seeing Li Longling relax, Wu Yue also smiled slightly and asked:
“Miss, you must have just seen Immortal Master Li. Didn’t he tell you? The matter of demonic cultivators is no trivial affair. I have been ordered to protect you, Miss.”
“I don’t need anyone to protect me.”
Wu Yue shook her head slightly and explained:
“Miss, your cultivation is still shallow. Those who died in Chi Long Mansion were at the Core Formation stage, and if there are other demonic cultivators, their cultivation must also be not low. Most of the guards within the sect only have Foundation Establishment cultivation. If you encounter any trouble, they won’t be able to protect you.”
Li Longling fell silent for a moment after hearing this and asked:
“Why have I never heard your name before? If you can get this jade talisman, then Father should have mentioned you to me before.”
“This…” Wu Yue hesitated for a moment and replied, “Miss, can you remember the names of everyone in Chi Long Mansion?”
Li Longling frowned slightly and answered without thinking:
“Of course I remember. I have memorized the roster of the mansion guards and servants in Chi Long Mansion.”
“…”
Wu Yue was momentarily speechless. She pouted and flattered, “Miss truly lives up to her reputation. I’ve heard long ago that you can remember everyone in the mansion, but I didn’t expect it to be true.”
“So, what’s your situation?”
“I only received the jade talisman from Immortal Master Li three months ago. I suppose Immortal Master Li hasn’t had the chance to mention me to you yet. Is this jade talisman not enough to gain your trust, Miss?”
Li Longling frowned and retorted, “Put trust aside for now. I am very dissatisfied with your attitude. You are one of the very few people in Chi Long Mansion who dares to ask me to ‘take a look.'”
“I see…” Wu Yue quickly bowed her head and apologized, “Miss, I apologize to you. In any case, whether you are willing or not, I will stay by your side from now on to protect your safety. If you don’t believe me, you can go back and ask Immortal Master Li.”
“Then I’ll go ask now.”
Saying this, Li Longling turned around and asked the maidservant to lead her back towards the direction of the inner palace, but at the same time, she pricked up her ears, listening to the heartbeat of the person called Wu Yue.
After walking more than ten steps and finding that her heartbeat remained calm, Li Longling finally stopped and walked back.
“Forget it, I won’t disturb Father anymore. If you want to follow me, then be my guest.”
“Thank you for your understanding, Miss.”
Wu Yue narrowed her eyes and smiled, then reached out as if to help Li Longling.
However, Li Longling naturally dodged her hands and had the maidservant beside her continue leading her towards her living quarters.
Seeing this, Wu Yue seemed slightly surprised, not knowing if she could truly see, but she said nothing and obediently followed behind her, remaining silent.
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