The lord of the manor led Yun Xi through the bustling streets toward the City Lord's Mansion.
Along the way, people bowed to the lord of the manor, their eyes filled with respect and trust.
Yun Xi once again experienced the immense prestige of the Prefect in Jiaozhou Prefecture; the people here truly respected her from the bottom of their hearts.
The City Lord's Mansion was not far from the city gate, so the two arrived at the City Lord's Mansion in no time.
The lord led Yun Xi straight to the council hall, where several figures were already waiting for them.
Inside the council hall, several people dressed in fine clothes were sitting around a huge round table, their expressions solemn.
"Lord of the Manor, you've finally returned." One of the Old Man stood up and bowed to the Lord of the Manor.
The manor lord nodded slightly and replied, "I apologize for keeping you all waiting. This is Miss Yun Xi, the owner of the spirit object 'Purple'."
All eyes turned to Yun Xi, filled with scrutiny and doubt.
The Lord of the Manor walked to the main seat and sat down. Then he gestured for Yun Xi to sit down beside him and said, "I'm sure you all know the purpose of this meeting: to discuss the unusual events at Purple Crystal Mountain."
A map lay on the round table. The Old Man pointed to a location on it and said, "Lord, this Sacred Mountain can no longer be suppressed. It has at most three days left; it's very likely it will..."
The Old Man's unfinished words caused the manor lord's face to darken.
The lord stared intently at the location on the map, his brow furrowed, and said in a deep voice, "Three days? Time is so tight."
Yun Xi asked, "Senior, what kind of consequences will this eruption of the Sacred Mountain cause?"
The Old Man was deeply worried. "Once it erupts, the surrounding cities will be shrouded in violent energy, and countless lives will be lost."
Yun Xi frowned slightly.
"Miss Yun Xi, may we ask if you can manifest the spirit creature 'Zi'? As far as we know, only the spirit creature 'Zi' can stop the anomaly."
Yun Xi shook her head, "It has already transformed into Purple Light and merged into my body, so I cannot manifest it for the time being."
The Old Man frowned, his face showing disappointment. "What should we do? The spirit creature 'Purple' cannot manifest itself, I'm afraid..."
The manor lord spoke up, "Don't rush. Now that Miss Yun Xi has gained the approval of the spirit creature 'Zi,' she will surely find a way."
Yun Xi nodded, "Although the Purple Crystal cannot be retrieved for the time being, I will do my best."
The manor lord thought for a moment, then took out a spiritual object and handed it to Yun Xi. It was none other than the die they had used in the Mysterious Object Abyss Gate.
Upon seeing the lord of the manor take out this item, the expressions of the others in the conference room changed slightly, clearly indicating that this die was extraordinary.
Yun Xi took the dice, examined them carefully, and asked with a puzzled look, "Lord, what's so special about these dice?"
The lord slowly said, "This die is called the 'Dice of Destiny'."
"Lord, what's going on?" one of the young men couldn't help but ask.
The Old Man said, "My lord, this 'Dice of Destiny' is a priceless treasure of our manor, you..."
The manor lord waved his hand, interrupting him.
"This die is my personal possession, and I have full control over it."
The others looked at each other in bewilderment.
Upon hearing the name of the die, Yun Xi's heart stirred; it was related to fate.
Since Lord Yu was able to gain the approval of this die, it must be because Lord Yu has made some achievements on the path of destiny.
Yun Xi couldn't help but look at the Lord of the Manor, "Lord of the Manor, could you tell me about your connection with this 'Dice of Destiny'?"
"This die was not obtained from the Mysterious Object Abyss Gate; I found it by chance in a mysterious ruin."
"Throwing it can predict your fate to some extent, Miss Yun Xi. Before heading to the Sacred Mountain, you can use it to assess the risks. As for whether this die has any other functions, you'll have to figure that out for yourself."
"Miss Yun Xi, the reason I'm giving it to you is because I see that you have a deep connection with fate. Give it a try; this spiritual item might just be what you need."
Only by gaining the approval of the top 1000 spirits can one obtain the power to create a mythical creature.
Upon hearing that the Lord of the Manor was indeed going to give the dice to Yun Xi, one of the young men at the conference table changed his expression slightly, and couldn't help but feel jealous.
"Lord of the Manor, this is a top 1000 spiritual item. You, you, you really want to give it to her?" Qingyi couldn't help but ask.
The lord looked calmly at Qingyi and said, "My mind is made up."
Even if Qing was foolish, he could see that the manor lord approved of Yun Xi, and a bad premonition rose in his heart.
Originally, he was the youngest among those present and the most likely to become the successor to the manor lord, but now he has been outmaneuvered by a little girl.
Is it because she is the one recognized by the spirit 'Purple'?
Qing was filled with resentment. He had worked hard in the manor for many years, hoping to one day become the successor of the manor lord. He had devoted countless hours of sweat and effort to this end.
As it turns out, Yun Xi's sudden appearance shattered his beautiful dream, making all his expectations seem like nothing at all.
Despite this, Qingyi did not show any unusual behavior on the surface.
The manor lord glanced at him lightly and sighed inwardly.
Yun Xi naturally sensed Qingyi's hostility as well. Although he did not show it, her perception of emotions had greatly improved after receiving the 'A Wisp of Morning Light'.
But now is not the time to think about these things.
She looked again at the Dice of Destiny in her hand. Yun Xi knew that this spiritual item, ranked among the top 1000, was extremely precious to the Lord of the Manor.
After resolving the crisis at the Sacred Mountain, she would inevitably have to return it to the other party.
As if seeing through her thoughts, the Lord of the Manor added, "Yun Xi, if you can resolve the crisis at Sacred Mountain, whether you are willing to become my successor or not, this Dice of Destiny can be given to you as a token of my gratitude."
Yun Xi somewhat surprised.
"Yun Xi, this is what you deserve. Have you forgotten our contract? I said I wouldn't let you suffer any losses. Besides this die, there are many more gifts to thank you for."
Yun Xi simply nodded in agreement.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Lord of the Manor severed her connection with the Dice of Destiny.
After the Dice of Destiny returned to its ownerless state, it circled around Yun Xi once, then tentatively approached the Lord of the Manor, before finally choosing to fly into Yun Xi's arms.
Upon seeing this, the manor lord was slightly taken aback, a mixture of shock and relief flashing through his mind.
No one knew better than her how well she was compatible with the Dice of Destiny. She had thought that the Dice of Destiny would choose her again after it returned to its ownerless state, and she was prepared to refuse. But she never expected that the Dice of Destiny would choose Yun Xi.
It seems that this Miss Yun Xi is indeed...
The Lord's eyes were filled with complex emotions, including nostalgia for the past and the time spent with the Dice of Destiny, as well as expectations for Yun Xi's future.
The Old Man at the round table were also slightly taken aback and exchanged messages with each other.