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Before the result was even announced, the little girl said, "I have something to do outside. I'll be back before Miss finishes speaking with the ancestor. Remember, stop spouting nonsense!"
The two guards hurriedly agreed and watched the girl leave. I felt that this was a good sign. After exchanging a few pleasantries with the two guards, I also took my leave on an excuse, naturally intending to follow the girl. I wanted to learn about Xijun from her.
The girl headed toward a remote area, and I followed from a distance. Along the way, quite a few patrolling cultivators passed by. The defenses were clearly airtight, and I had no chance to approach her.
To my surprise, the girl's voice soon rang beside my ear. "How dare you follow me?"
"I want to know more about your young mistress. My surname is Xia." I immediately sent her a voice transmission.
"Hehe, why should I tell you?" The girl looked at me slyly, seeming reluctant.
"What kind of payment do you want? I can give you anything. I only want to know what your young mistress thinks about the marriage." I didn't dare tell the girl too much about myself. After all, I didn't know which faction she belonged to. If she was someone Xijun trusted, that would be fine, but if she supported the Heavenly Phoenix Remnant Clan or the Phoenix Race, things would be disastrous.
"You're trying to bribe me? Dream on. I've seen plenty like you, Mo Lan. Leave at once, or I won't be polite!" The girl began to look displeased.
"It's only an insignificant conversation. I'll give you a Ninefold Immortal Crystal. Isn't that enough?" I added.
But the girl named Mo Lan merely snorted coldly before flying straight toward the nearest patrol,