Chapter 186: The Holy Lord Calls for You…

Returning to the Luocheng City Lords Mansion, Jiang Qingshang returned to the Saintess Peak of the Zilin Holy Land through the Magic Formation in Qu Ke’s bedroom.

She thought of the questions she had asked Bai Luoxue not long ago.

She thought of Bai Luoxue’s pair of cat-tailed peach blossom eyes.

Finally, she thought of the pure innocence Bai Luoxue showed when she asked to be taught how to make egg drop porridge.

As she thought, Jiang Qingshang couldn’t help but let out a soft sigh.

Clearly, the other party was the Saintess of the Huanxi Sect, and clearly, they were so-called “irreconcilable enemies of righteous and demonic paths.”

But why, why couldn’t she bring herself to drive her away?

It was as if by driving her away from the Tofu Shop across the street, she would be stripping away everything she had, even her will to live.

Why did she feel this way?

In the end, Jiang Qingshang continued to feign ignorance regarding Bai Luoxue’s identity.

Anyway, her target was Lin Xun; there was no way she would fall for her husband, so there was nothing to worry about.

As for whether Bai Luoxue would have enemies coming to her door and disturbing the peace of her and her husband…

Luo City was her own fief, and it was only a few dozen miles from the Zilin Holy Land, falling under its protection.

As long as she didn’t look for trouble with Bai Luoxue, who would dare to cause a ruckus in Luo City besides that Lin Xun?

However, at the thought of that Lin Xun, Jiang Qingshang’s brow couldn’t help but furrow.

Back in the Heiwu Secret Realm, she and Lin Xun had once clashed.

When both were at the Dragon Gate Realm, they were evenly matched.

Furthermore, in the Heiwu Secret Realm, his true combat strength was indeed not fully visible.

Regardless, a great dao injury was not easily healed. To prevent this Lin Xun from destroying the world in a hundred years, the best way was to nip him in the bud!

Since Bai Luoxue was reluctant to leave, it meant Lin Xun was very likely still in Luo City.

“Chan’er.”

Jiang Qingshang called out softly.

“Your Highness.” A maid named Chan’er appeared before Jiang Qingshang.

Every time she saw the Saintess’s exquisite face and perfect figure, the maid named Chan’er couldn’t help but feel a bit lovestruck.

“Have the Dafeng Hall put Luo City under martial law. Tell Elder Yaosuo that Lin Xun is very likely still in the city.”

“Yes.”

“Then, tell Elder Yaosuo that even if the Saintess of the Huanxi Sect is discovered in Luo City, do not alert her, and do not make it public. Just act as if we don’t know.”

“Yes.”

Although Chan’er didn’t understand the meaning of the second order—why it sounded like she was protecting the Saintess of the Huanxi Sect…

Since it was her highness’s order, there must be a profound meaning behind it.

After Chan’er left, Jiang Qingshang walked toward the Saintess Spring.

Just as Jiang Qingshang was about to take off her dress by the spring to cultivate, a maid named Juan’er appeared behind her.

“Your Highness, the Holy Lord calls for you…”

At the Luocheng Academy, Lin Xun, having finished his class, was eating pastries in the office.

“Eh? Lao Zhang, have you heard? I heard a Legendary Beauty has appeared on Dongma Street.”

After all, this was ancient times, and the teachers were all men. Since they were men and repressed scholars, beautiful women were an eternal topic among them!

“I’ve heard.” At the mention of this, Lao Zhang was no longer sleepy. “Even though that Legendary Beauty covers her face, I heard those peach blossom eyes are truly soul-stirring!”

“It’s a pity Dongma Street is too far, otherwise I’d want to go buy tofu too.” Lao Qian sighed slightly.

“No use, Lao Qian. With that tigress at your house, if you dared to even take a look, you’d come back and kneel until the washboard broke!”

“Eh? Doesn’t Lao Lin live on Dongma Street?” Lao Sun suddenly thought of something and hurriedly poured a cup of tea, walking over. “Lao Lin, come, tell us, describe just how beautiful that Legendary Beauty is?”

At Lao Zhang’s prompting, all the scholars crowded around to hear Lin Xun’s words.

They all knew that Lin Xun was highly accomplished in describing and drawing beautiful women; he was even present every time they went to the pleasure quarters to listen to Goulan music.

“Actually, she’s just so-so.” Lin Xun waved his hand. “I still think my Qinger is the best-looking! Other women are just passing clouds; none can hope to leave a mark in my heart.”

“Lao Lin, what the hell are you saying? Your wife isn’t even here!”

“Lao Lin, this henpecked behavior isn’t right. Look, even if Lao Qian’s wife is a tigress, didn’t Lao Qian still take two Secondary Wives?”

“Yeah, Lao Lin, you should take a Secondary Wife too. Taking a concubine would work as well.”

“Stop it! If you say any more, you’ll be driving a wedge between me and Qinger’s feelings. I am a man of integrity! It’s impossible for me to take a concubine!” Lin Xun’s expression was serious.

Are you kidding? Take a concubine? I’d probably be buried under a rock first.

“Fine, you’re a man of integrity. Are you going to the pleasure quarters to listen to music tomorrow night?” Lao Sun winked at Lin Xun.

“That’s not good, is it?”

“It’s Lao Guan’s birthday; Lao Guan is paying.”

“No, no, I’m not that kind of person.” Lin Xun hurriedly waved his hand. “Don’t you even think about tempting me!”

“Don’t worry, we’ll just say it’s a colleagues’ gathering. Your wife won’t know.”

“Cough, cough, cough…” Lin Xun coughed a few times. “Whether she knows or not doesn’t matter. As her husband, I’m attending a friend’s birthday; what’s wrong with having a few drinks? Could Qinger really control me? It’s mainly because it’s Lao Guan’s birthday, I really can’t refuse.”

Everyone: “…”

Gradually, the topic shifted from the Legendary Beauty to Lao Zhang’s birthday, and then to listening to music in the pleasure quarters.

Conversations between men were like that: fluid and fickle. Those who understood, understood; those who didn’t, couldn’t say much, but they’d understand eventually.

However, Lin Xun did notice one thing: he hadn’t expected Bai Luoxue’s reputation as the Legendary Beauty to spread so widely.

Regarding Cultivators coming to her door, Lin Xun felt it wasn’t his business; Bai Luoxue would have to solve it herself.

But for some of the silk-clad playboys in Luo City, it was a bit troublesome.

It wasn’t that Lin Xun was worried about Bai Luoxue, but rather he was worried that these playboys wouldn’t even know how they died.

If these playboys died, they died, but if Luo City investigated and—good heavens—found out this Legendary Beauty was actually the Saintess of the Huanxi Sect, that would be hard to handle.

Besides, if silk-clad playboys were mysteriously dying every day in Luo City, it wouldn’t be good for the city’s atmosphere.

Consequently, Lin Xun planned to visit a few of his former regular customers to suggest strengthening patrols on Dongma Street and warning some playboys.

But just as Lin Xun was about to leave the academy, he received an internal announcement from Luo City. The content was roughly as follows:

【That Legendary Beauty is the Elder sister of the third daughter of the sister of this City Lord’s distant relative, the second cousin. Even if her family has fallen on hard times, she is still a distant relative of this City Lord. You people watch yourselves and watch your sons. If anyone dares to cause trouble on Dongma Street, you can all just go home and retire.】

Seeing this announcement, Lin Xun was stunned for a long while.

The City Lord of Luocheng, Qu Ke, and Bai Luoxue were actually relatives who were barely connected?