The night was dark and the moonlight shone like water.
Ji Ruyu glided into a mansion. The hall was brightly lit.
She approached lightly and saw the two people in the hall. Her expression suddenly changed.
There were two people sitting in the hall. One of them was Fang Jing. He was tall and straight with a jade-like face. Under the light, he looked more gentle and full of heroic spirit.
A middle-aged man sat in front of him. He had a round face and was short. His face was bumpy and uneven but his eyes were bright as if they were real.
When Ji Ruyu saw him, her expression changed slightly. She was anxious and her thoughts turned quickly. Her original excuse could not be used anymore.
Fortunately, Lu Yurong had given her two sets of excuses before she came. It was to prevent such a situation.
At this moment, she was secretly thankful that Lu Yurong was meticulous and had thought of an extra set of plans. She was able to hold on at the crucial moment. Otherwise, her plan would have been full of loopholes. The person sitting in the hall was Altar Master Hou Jingzong!
She coughed softly and said, "Disciple Ji Ruyu greets Altar Leader Hou."
"Come in," Hou Jingzong said in a deep voice.
Ji Ruyu entered the hall and curtsied.
Fang Jing smiled. "Junior Sister Ji, you're finally here. I thought you didn't recognize me!"
Ji Ruyu glared at him and said coldly, "Senior Brother Fang, you've ruined my big plan!"
Fang Jing was stunned. "That guy beside you is the second young master of the Ren Public House?"
"Yes!" Ji Ruyu nodded.
"When did you get involved with him? Junior Sister Ji, you've always been blunt with men. Don't tell me you've fallen for him?" Fang Jing shook his head and laughed. He sounded like he was joking.
He did not believe it at all.
Ji Ruyu was arrogant. She did not care about her peers in the church. She had always been arrogant and supercilious in front of men.
Lu Yushu was just a playboy. Other than his good looks, his stomach was full of grass. He was pure gold and jade on the outside. He was an idiot. With Junior Sister Ji's taste, how could she fall for him!
Ji Ruyu said, "Senior Brother, you're so smart. Why did you do such a thing?"
Fang Jing was stunned. He nodded slowly and smiled bitterly. "Did I spoil it?"
After thinking about it, he felt that it was indeed inappropriate. At that time, he was controlled by his emotions and was impulsive.
That kind of action was inappropriate. Junior Sister Ji obviously didn't want to acknowledge him, so he shouldn't force her. It was very likely that there was something that she couldn't tell him. He could just look for it later!
"I've already entered the High Duke's Public House but I didn't expect you to appear here …" Ji Ruyu shook her head. "All my previous efforts have gone to waste. I can't stay here any longer."
"If I say that I'm a disciple of Feng Huang Mountain, I should be able to fool him, right?" Fang Jing said uncertainly, "I don't think that Lu Yu Shu is that smart."
"Lu Yurong is back." Ji Ruyu said, "Actually, she doesn't believe me all this while and is investigating me. Now that you have appeared, I reckon they have already found out where you are staying. We have to leave quickly!"
"Master?" Fang Jing looked at the silent Hou Jingzong.
Hou Jingzong calmly said, "What's the rush!"
"Altar Lord Hou, I'm afraid that they will hunt me down." Ji Ruyu said, "Lu Yu Rong is smart and powerful. She won't let go of the slightest suspicion. Moreover, I've received some news from the House of High Dukes."
"What news?" Hou Jingzong asked.
Ji Ruyu hesitated for a moment.
Hou Jingzong said, "Don't worry. Do you think I'll swallow your little merit?"
"This is top-secret news," Ji Ruyu said, "I want to personally report it to the Saint."
Hou Jingzong frowned. "You don't trust me?"
Ji Ruyu shook her head. Her expression was weak but firm. "This matter is of great importance. It can't be leaked."
"Don't tell me it doesn't exist?" Hou Jingzong said in a low voice, "Why did you suddenly sneak into the House of High Dukes? The Church didn't ask you to do that!"
Ji Ruyu sighed. "Actually, it's a coincidence. I didn't want to go to the House of High Dukes at first. I only wanted to scout around Green Hill Road. Then, I met the second young master of the House of High Dukes at a restaurant. He fell in love with me at first sight. So, I took advantage of the situation and entered the House of High Dukes. I found out a lot of top-secret news. It's impossible to find out from the outside!"
"You're really diligent," Hou Jingzong nodded slowly. "You're quick-witted, very good!"
He knew that Ji Ruyu had a heart that refused to bow down to others. She had the spirit of a woman that was not inferior to men. She would definitely seize the opportunity when she saw it. It was indeed a rare opportunity for her to enter the House of High Dukes. The difficulty of entering the House of High Dukes was beyond imagination.
Fang Jing quickly said, "Sister, you're too silly. You entered the House of High Dukes just like that!"
Ji Ruyu said lightly, "Brother Fang, don't worry. I have the ability to protect myself. I won't let Lu Yu Shu get close to me."
"That's true," Fang Jing nodded. "That idiot's martial arts is too weak."
"Altar Leader, we have to leave as soon as possible. Lu Yu Rong is very powerful. The House of High Dukes' spies in the city are everywhere. I think they've already found this place. We have to leave quickly. They'll definitely kill me. "
"I heard that Lu Yu Rong's martial arts is not bad," Hou Jingzong said lightly. "I wonder how it is."
"Altar Leader Hou?" Ji Ruyu's delicate face turned pale. "Don't tell me you want to fight them?"
"There's no harm in trying," Hou Jingzong said.
Fang Jing smiled. "Master's martial arts is peerless. The small House of High Dukes won't be able to keep us here!"
"But …" Ji Ruyu said helplessly. "It seems that Lu Yu Rong has a friend here. His name is Chu Li."
"Chu Li is here?!" Fang Jing quickly shouted.
Hou Jingzong glanced at him and said lightly, "Chu Li from the Imperial Residence of King An?"
"Yes." Ji Ruyu said, "He's also smart and powerful. If he's with Lu Yu Rong, I don't think I can hide it anymore. I might as well leave immediately. I want to seek shelter from Altar Leader Hou and leave Green Mountain Town. I'm afraid it'll be hard for me to escape their pursuit!"
"Chu Li!" Hou Jingzong sneered. "All the more reason not to leave! … How about this. Fang Jing, you take Miss Ji and leave first! "
"Master, you're staying?" Fang Jing quickly said. "I'll stay too!"
"You're just a burden. I'll delay them for a while so that you can go further." Hou Jingzong said. "Or else if they really catch up to you, it'll be troublesome. The House of High Dukes is powerful. They might not be able to protect you!"
"… Yes, Master." Fang Jing nodded helplessly.
"It's better if you all stay!" Suddenly, a clear voice was heard.
A woman in white floated down from the hall. Her face was covered with a white veil, revealing only her star-like bright eyes. Her gaze was cold and indifferent, like a fairy who did not belong to the mortal world.
"Lu Yu Rong?" Fang Jing cried out involuntarily.
Lu Yu Rong's cold eyes looked at Ji Ruyu. "There's something wrong with you. I didn't expect you to be a disciple of the Holy Church of Light!"
Ji Ruyu was expressionless. She remained silent.
"Kill yourself," Lu Yu Rong said lightly. "I'll leave you with some dignity. I won't force you for information about the Holy Church of Light. Consider it as giving my second brother some dignity."
Ji Ruyu remained silent. She did not look at her.
Hou Jingzong said coldly, "Hmph, how arrogant!"
Lu Yu Rong looked at Hou Jingzong. "Who are you from the Holy Church of Light?"
"Hou Jingzong!"
"Hou Jingzong … Is he very famous?" Lu Yu Rong said lightly.
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