"I observed the stars at night and discovered that Linjiang's fortune was exceptionally abundant, surpassing that of other regions by dozens of times or more. Curious, I came here."
Nangong Lingxiang's voice was cool and clear as she explained why she had descended the mountain. After a pause, she continued, "Lin Yi descended the mountain to travel and came to Linjiang. I discovered that he bore signs of great calamity, and his Imperial Star was dim. That is why I came, intending to help him resolve it."
As for losing her sachet, she said nothing. She would not reveal too much of such private matters to her eldest disciple.
The Imperial Star was dim—was a killing calamity about to arise?
Jiang Wantang narrowed her eyes slightly, a flicker passing through them. She had also cultivated the Heavenly Son's Qi Gazing Technique, so she naturally understood what her master meant.
Could it be... Xiao Che had already made a move against Lin Yi? How was she supposed to cover for Xiao Che?
Jiang Wantang pondered inwardly, her mind racing. She had originally intended to act personally and make Lin Yi vanish from this world without anyone noticing.
As long as Lin Yi left Fengming Mountain's territory and stepped beyond her master's protection, she was fully capable of making him perish in body and soul, erasing him from heaven and earth without arousing the slightest suspicion from her master.
But since Xiao Che had said he knew his limits, she would not interfere too much.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Wantang changed the subject. "Master, I have noticed what you mentioned as well. Recently, many people with extraordinarily great fortune have indeed appeared in Linjiang."
"Those people... well, they have now become Linjiang's Ten Great Talents. This was all Xiao Che's