The man wore a purple-gold crown on his head and a purple robe embroidered with gold. He looked dignified and heroic.
The woman's dress fluttered in the wind, revealing her bare breasts. Her figure was curvaceous and alluring.
Under the moonlight, a man and a woman stood side by side, looking steadily forward. One looked down the mountain, the other at the words on the signboard of the Governor's Office. One's gaze was deep, the other calm.
After a long while, Lan Hou said expressionlessly, "You went overboard today."
"Did I? Compared to what you've done to me, is it overboard? "Xiao Xiao replied disapprovingly.
"This is the capital city under the direct jurisdiction of the Overlord. You shouldn't treat the lives of so many believers on Jade Lake as a game. Angering the Overlord won't do you any good."
"It's the people of your Governor's Office who have gone too far. What about a few puny people? Moving the palanquin?? Pfft!
"They don't know who you are, and they didn't do anything wrong. This concerns the safety of countless believers. The authority of the Governor's Office in the capital city cannot be challenged. Anyone who dares to challenge it must be punished severely!"
"Oh! I just killed two of your men. What are you going to do with me? "
Lan Hou's face tightened, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly. In the end, he settled for the next best thing, avoiding mentioning the killings on the ship. "The people on Heart Island were your subordinates?"
"You can't just say things like that. What proof do you have?"
"Hand them over first. After the interrogation, if it's not related to them, I'll naturally let them go."
"If you have proof, I'll hand them over. If you don't, try and touch the people of Traversing Moon Palace. I won't be afraid of you even in front of the Overlord."
"You're being unreasonable."
"Making trouble out of nothing? Then let me show you. I was the one who ordered the people on Heart Island to be killed, and the main culprit is standing right next to you. You've always been ruthless. What are you going to do to me? Kill me, or bring me to the Overlord? "
"Xiao Xiao, don't force me."
"Shut up! Is Xiao Xiao something you can call me? What right do you have to call me that? "Xiao Xiao suddenly tilted her head and glared at him coldly.
Lan Hou was silent for a moment. His face was expressionless, but his gaze was complicated. He stared straight ahead, unmoving. His hands, which were behind his back, slowly moved to support the jade belt around his abdomen. Then, he changed the topic and said, "That person, be it in terms of cultivation, status, or looks, is not worthy of you. He might not be treating you well sincerely either. The gap between the two of you is too big. Perhaps what he sees is what you can give him. The two of you are not suited to be together."
"Governor Lan, isn't your Governor's Office meddling too much? You even want to meddle in my private affairs?" Xiao Xiao looked up at the sky with an amused expression. "I'll be with whoever I want. What right do you have to control me?"
Lan Hou pursed his lips and said, "I'm just giving you a friendly reminder. I don't mean anything else."
"Do I need you to remind me? Is there any man who treats me more ruthlessly than you? Do you think a heartless person like you is worthy of reminding me? " Xiao Xiao turned to stare at Lan Hou's profile once more and sneered, "Enough with the nonsense. I was the one who killed the men of your Governor's Office. What do you want?"
Lan Hou's hands, which were resting on the jade belt, slowly clenched into two fists. He took a deep breath and said, "Don't force me! You should know that you are no match for me. If there is a next time, I will not let you off so easily. Leave those two transcendent artifacts and leave! "
Seeing that this man had not even looked at her from the beginning to the end, not even sparing her a glance, Xiao Xiao bit her lip and flew into the air. Her posture was graceful, as though she was flying to the moon.
The tail of her light yellow dress swung over, lightly brushing past Lan Hou's face and nose. Lan Hou did not dodge. He continued to look straight ahead, standing there indifferently. He could only smell a familiar fragrance from that dress.
Xiao Xiao, who was still floating in the air, flicked her sleeves. Two transcendent artifacts shot out and stabbed themselves into the ground behind Lan Hou. Lan Hou remained standing there, unmoving.
He turned to look at Xiao Xiao and bit his lip. Then, with a flash of purple light, he disappeared into the night sky.
At this moment, the two men who had been injured earlier came out of the Martial Manor. They asked, "Martial Governor, what do we do now?"
"Inform the subordinates to stop. This matter ends here. Do not escalate this matter any further!" Lan Hou said calmly with his back facing them.
"Ah!" Didn't they say that it was better to kill the wrong person than to let them go? One of them exclaimed in shock, "Are we just going to let her go like this? This matter has already alerted the Overlord. What if the Overlord asks about it? If you don't want to deal with her, you can have the Overlord punish her … "
Lan Hou suddenly turned around, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. He interrupted coldly, "I said this matter ends here. Did you not want to hear it, or did you not hear it?"
"Yes! Your subordinate understands. "That man immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
The other man hurriedly apologized, "We didn't mean anything else. We were just thinking of the Martial Governor. To cause such a huge commotion at Jade Lake on New Year's Eve, I'm afraid that the Martial Governor will have a hard time explaining himself to the Overlord."
"You don't have to worry. I will explain to the Overlord myself." Lan Hou flicked his sleeves and turned to leave. Wearing a golden crown and purple robe, he strode towards the Martial Manor.
If he didn't push the blame away when he could, wouldn't he be looking for trouble for himself? The two men looked at each other and shook their heads. They each pulled out the two transcendent artifacts that were stabbed into the ground and put them away …
The commotion on Jade Lake had gradually calmed down, but Miao Yi was still reminiscing about the battle from before.
If the battle between Yao Ruoxian and Commander Yuan back in the Sea of Constellations was considered to be on the same level, then today, he had witnessed a battle on another level. He realized that this level was too far away for someone like him, who could only fight and kill on land. For now, he could only look up to it.
"Hey! Is that Xiao Xiao pretty? Is she sexy? "Beside him, Luo Shuangfei winked and asked," Isn't that woman hot enough? "
Miao Yi turned to look at him. Truth be told, he was a little jealous. He didn't dare to move recklessly, yet this bastard was bold enough to grope her snow-white breasts. It made Miao Yi want nothing more than to chop off his claws.
However, Miao Yi couldn't deny Luo Shuangfei's question, so he nodded.
Luo Shuangfei asked again, "Then do you like her?"
Miao Yi nodded and said, "Humans aren't plants. We can't be emotionless. Any man would fall in love with a woman like her. I'm a normal man as well, so naturally, I'm no exception."
"Tch!" Luo Shuangfei immediately turned hostile after finding out Miao Yi's true feelings. He said disdainfully, "Just a little Steed Deputy like you? You're a toad lusting after a swan's flesh. Why don't you think she'll fall for you? She's an unreachable existence for you. You should be more realistic, Little Steed Deputy! "
"Indeed, she won't fall for me." Miao Yi nodded knowingly. He lifted his head to look at the bright moon in the night sky, and Lao Bai's magnificent figure flashed through his mind. He had always admired Lao Bai's breadth of mind and bearing. As he lifted his head to look at the moon, he subconsciously muttered, "Fine wine and beautiful women are all for naught. What I fear is that the Lord's heart won't think of improving himself, and will be held back. Even if there are eternal beauties, they will only be waiting for the Lord to turn the tides. What do you mean by unreachable? "
"..." Luo Shuangfei saw that whether it was his expression or the breadth of mind contained within his words, they had instantly risen by several levels. He never expected Miao Yi to be able to say such deep and ambitious words. Miao Yi, who was immersed in this state, had a completely different feel to him. His aura seemed to have instantly become boundless, causing Luo Shuangfei to stare at him in a daze.
However, Luo Shuangfei quickly snorted and said, "You sure are ambitious. You can even make a woman like this a goal to strive for. How useless. A little Steed Deputy will always be a little Steed Deputy. You're like a frog in a well. I can tell with one look that you've never seen a better woman."
Miao Yi was a little annoyed that he kept calling him a little Steed Deputy. "At least a little Steed Deputy like me can help you get rid of your identity as a Loose Cultivator. If you don't like it, you can leave. I won't be seeing you out!"
He turned around and rode the waves as he flew away.
"Hey! I'm just joking. Don't be angry. Don't take a joke! "Luo Shuangfei chased after him and chuckled," Aren't we looking for someone? You're not looking anymore? "
"They won't be able to find us. They'll definitely return to the side courtyard."
Xiao Xiao invoked her arts and sent the ship far away from the bottom of the lake. By the time it resurfaced, the two of them were already separated from Tian Qingfeng and the others.
The two of them returned to the side courtyard on Jade Capital Peak. Not long after, Tian Qingfeng and the others returned as expected. Recalling the events of the night, each of them felt a lingering fear, especially Lin Pingping, who was following behind them.
As soon as Tian Qingfeng saw Miao Yi, he said, "Milord, I think we should leave quickly."
After this incident, it was indeed inconvenient for them to stay in the capital city any longer.
However, Miao Yi didn't agree to leave now, because Huo Lingxiao said everything was fine. He was prepared to wait a little longer to see if everything was really fine.
If something were to happen, leaving now would only arouse suspicion. Even if they were caught, they could deny it no matter what. It was completely different from running away and getting caught.
The group stayed on Jade Capital Peak for another two days. No trouble came looking for them. It was obvious that the incident was over. Otherwise, with the Martial Manor's influence in the capital city, there was no way they wouldn't be able to find out that they were staying here.
Everyone was relieved. Miao Yi called Lin Pingping to his side alone.
Of course, Luo Lingxiao also came over to join in on the fun. Miao Yi couldn't chase him away no matter how he tried. He put on an expression as if he was a bandit and feared no one.
"Lin Pingping. Are you willing to serve me?"
In the main hall, as soon as Miao Yi said this, Lin Pingping was instantly overjoyed. She was so excited that she trembled a little.
She knew what these words meant. She knew that the opportunity that countless Loose Cultivators in the capital city had been waiting for had finally arrived. She immediately knelt down to show her sincerity, nodding her head repeatedly as she said, "Lin Pingping is willing to serve Milord with my life. Please, Milord, give Lin Pingping a chance!"
"Stand up!" Miao Yi extended his hand to let her stand up. He walked up to her and said, "If I need manpower, I can look for those sects. There's no need to use a Loose Cultivator at White Lotus Second Grade like you. Stay in the capital city for now. Three years later, if your performance satisfies me, I will give you an official status."
Lin Pingping cupped her fists excitedly and said, "Please guide me, Milord. Lin Pingping will definitely not disappoint Milord."
Miao Yi naturally wouldn't let her continue to hole up in that horrible cave if he wanted her to work for him. Of course, he wouldn't let her continue living in a courtyard like this on Jade Capital Peak either. That would be too costly. He asked her to book a small courtyard of the lowest grade at the foot of the mountain. Even though the environment wouldn't be as good as the one above, it would still be sufficient for her to use. Moreover, living in the territory of the Celestial Nation Chamber of Commerce on Jade Capital Peak would guarantee her safety to a certain extent.
Miao Yi would give her a low-grade Orb of Will every year, as well as crystal coins and the like. Miao Yi would make arrangements with the Chamber of Commerce so that Lin Pingping could collect them herself from the Chamber of Commerce every month. The items he gave would be enough for Lin Pingping to live a good life in the capital city.
Naturally, the resources he gave would not be in vain. Miao Yi ordered Lin Pingping to continue staying in the capital city to gather information and report to him once a month. If her performance was good, he promised that he would officially let her leave her status as a Loose Cultivator after three years.
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