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The Marquis of Ruyi's estate sat right in the centre of the commandery city. It was surrounded by high walls on all sides and battlements rose and fell continuously. Soldiers walked on them, vigilantly inspecting the surroundings. It naturally gave off a sense of authority. It was a city within a city.
A slightly plump, middle-aged man who seemed to be a caretaker paced back and forth before the main entrance. He constantly gazed at the crescent moon in the sky, estimating the time. His face was filled with anxiety. Why hadn't commander Gu arrived yet?
Just as he was thinking, a figure in white clothes shot through the air and landed before the entrance of the estate. It was a woman of great beauty in clothes whiter than snow. She had a smile on her lips as she waved her jade folding fan gently. As if she had appeared out of thin air, she kicked up a gentle breeze that made her snow-white clothes ruffle gently.
A tall man followed closely behind her. He had a bronze face, thick brows, and wide eyes. He stood silently behind the woman like a guard, but he did not give off a sense of inferiority at all. Instead, he gave off a natural sense of might.
They were Gu Yanying and Li Qingshan. This was the first time Li Qingshan had come to the Marquis of Ruyi's estate. In his past life, he had visited the Forbidden Palace as well. Compared to the marquis' estate, the lofty imperial palace that had lasted through the Ming and Qing dynasties was basically as simple and crude as a dwelling.
When he thought about how the marquis' estate that the Jiang clan had managed for several millennia had already been taken over by someone else and had a new owner, he could not help but think of a phrase he had once read. His lips moved slightly as he muttered to himself.
Only Gu Yanying heard what he said clearly. "In the old days, Wang Xie was like a swallow in front of a court, flying to the He family." She could not help but glance at him and feel slightly surprised. This kid gave off a boorish aura. She never thought he would have such literary talent.
"Commander Gu, you've finally arrived. Her highness has already been waiting for quite some time. If you still hadn't come, I would have been punished." When the caretaker saw Gu Yanying, he rejoiced and went up to greet her.
"Caretaker Zheng, Thirteen's rules are still so strict. He actually needs you to personally receive me."
"It's rare for Commander Gu to remember such a small character like me. It's my honor to be able to welcome Commander Gu personally. Please follow me. "The butler extended his hand and led the way.
"There's no need. I'm more familiar with this mansion than your Highness."
With a wave of her sleeve, Gu Yanying turned into a white shadow and entered the city gate. The butler hurriedly followed him. Its speed was shockingly fast as well. He followed closely behind Gu Yanying like a shadow as he shouted, "Commander Gu has arrived!"
Of course, this was because Gu Yanying was not using her full strength, but she could keep up with her usual speed. It was enough to show how extraordinary he was.
Li Qingshan was shocked. Just Now, he realized that this servant-looking Steward Zheng was actually a Golden Core cultivator. He had concealed his aura too well. Coupled with the fact that he was far too submissive, he did not possess the bearing of a Golden Core cultivator at all. As a result, even Li Qingshan had misjudged him.
Just who was this new Marquis of Ruyi? It was easy for a Golden Core cultivator to become a friend or a guest, but making him a servant was basically an unimaginable luxury.
Li Qingshan followed the two of them through the city gate after city gate, arriving at the centre of the marquis' estate. He saw a vast and magnificent palace in the distance. Under the illumination of the moonlight, it was enveloped by a scarlet glow, like a great fire was burning.
On the terrace in front of the palace, a man in luxurious robes and a tall crown stood with his hands behind his back. "Yanying, if you still hadn't come, I wouldn't have been able to stop myself from starting the banquet first."
The voice was ear-piercing and even slightly shrill, like a wolf howling at the moon. It cut through the air, making people tempted to cover their ears.
Li Qingshan squinted his eyes. The man's face was slightly tanned, and his eyes bulged slightly. There was even a faint scar on his right eye. There was nothing handsome about his face, nowhere close to Jiang Fu's elegance and grace. However, just by standing there casually, he gave off a gloomy, domineering aura, which was not something Jiang Fu could compare to.
Then he looked at his robes. They were not the serpent of Ruyi, but five true dragons. This was the bearing of a descendant of the imperial family of Great Xia. With just a glance, Li Qingshan knew that this person was far more difficult to deal with than Jiang Fu. If he was determined to make an enemy out of him, he would probably be a rather troublesome enemy.
"Thirteenth …" "I'm already eleventh!"
Gu Yanying landed gently before the man like a feather, but before she had even finished speaking, the man interrupted her. Although his gaze towards Gu Yanying also shone brightly, possessing the most natural admiration a man had for an outstanding woman, he would never change his way of doing things because of this.
"It's only been a few years since we last met, and you've advanced by another two."
Li Qingshan originally thought this was the seniority of the imperial family according to age, but now that he heard it, that was not the case at all. Instead, it seemed like some sort of ranking battle.
"You better just call me Si Qing!" Si Qing smiled. His gaze passed by Gu Yanying and landed on Li Qingshan. Li Qingshan had already concealed all of the light from his arcane artifacts, but it was impossible for him to hide from Si Qing's eyes.
The gaze displeased Li Qingshan, as it did not seem like he was looking at a person, but more like he was looking at a racehorse or a dog, appraising its strengths and weaknesses inside.
"This must be your subordinate. Looks like you haven't forgotten the traditions of the Dragon province. However, your insight has deteriorated after all. He's only at mid Foundation Establishment, yet he probably still hasn't adapted to his arcane artifacts yet!"
Gu Yanying said, "I think it's because you've been trapped in the Dragon province for too long, Si Qing. You've narrowed your horizons."
"Really?" Si Qing stared at Li Qingshan for a while and smiled. "Sure enough, your murderousness is well hidden, like a tiger resting in a forest. If you can take a step further and reach late Foundation Establishment, then you really can give me some expectations."
Li Qingshan could not help but stare at Si Qing. He did not show any respect or fear at all. Si Qing's face sank slightly, and his smile vanished. "Though, he's still untamed. You still need to teach him more about the principle of respecting the strong."
"Not everyone can be tamed. We're going in." Gu Yanying changed the topic and glanced at Li Qingshan, indicating that he should not confront him directly. Li Qingshan lowered his eyes and said nothing. He seemed rather condescending.
"Please!" Si Qing raised his hand. He did not take this Foundation Establishment cultivator's rudeness too seriously. Were people supposed to care about a dog baring its teeth? Moreover, this was a dog that was about to die.
They entered the palace together. Several dozen tables were arranged on each side of the palace. On one side, they were all dressed in white. They were Gu Yanying's subordinates, fellow members of the Hawkwolf Guard. On the other side, the attire of the people there was divided into several colours.
The seats at the very front of both sides were empty, facing each other from afar. Clearly, they were reserved for Gu Yanying and Si Qing, but there was no seat for the host. This arrangement was rather strange. A banquet was supposed to be one where the host and guest enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. Instead, it gave off a sense of confrontation and negotiation.
"Greetings, commander Gu!"
When the White Wolves saw Gu Yanying, they all stood up and bowed. Li Qingshan spotted Han Qiongzhi with a single glance, while Han Qiongzhi looked back silently. Li Qingshan nodded at her before finding Wang Pushi. However, when he glanced around from the corner of his eye, he actually discovered someone familiar — Qian Rongzhi.
Although Qian Rongzhi sat at the back, she was dressed in white. She had been promoted to White Wolf guard at some point in time. She smiled gently at Li Qingshan, as gentle as water.
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