The Little Widow

Su Mo squinted, staring at the Jade Token.

It faintly emanated a magical aura filled with the scent of slaughter.

It was definitely a Magic Item!

And an offensive Magic Item at that!

If he hadn't cultivated the Yang Tian Jue, he would never have discovered it!

This Xue Yishu's uncle was undoubtedly an Immortal Path cultivator!

Without a doubt, if anyone dared to harm Xue Yishu, he would absolutely know how to unleash the Jade Token's offensive capabilities and kill them without mercy!

No wonder she dared to lodge in a stranger's home!

No wonder Xue Shan governed Changping County well, yet could only remain there, unable to get promoted!

Currently, imperial power and immortal power were secretly vying, with undercurrents surging.

From the Empress's perspective, she definitely wouldn't want to see more officials with Immortal Path backgrounds get promoted!

Her elder brother-in-law, from what he heard, was only focused on cultivation and uninvolved in officialdom, unable to provide Xue Shan with assistance from the court's Immortal Path officials.

Being suppressed in Changping County was truly normal!

However, Xue Shan was also a person with extremely keen crisis awareness. He must have known that the dry corpse case had immense implications, and the County Yamen couldn't handle it.

That's why he invited this great backer to preside over Changping County!

One truly couldn't underestimate any official!

And one truly couldn't blame Xue Shan for fearing his wife.

Madam Wang had such a powerful elder brother to rely on. If it were Su Mo himself, he knew he wouldn't fare any better!

Xue Yishu smugly tucked the Jade Token back.

Su Mo's heart stirred.

She had such an elder brother-in-law, who might even possess the means to cast Immortal Path spells.

She must be very familiar with the Immortal Path.

Much more reliable than his third uncle's hearsay!

Thinking of this.

Su Mo let out a cold snort at Xue Yishu, "Brother Xue, you don't think I'm that easy to fool, do you?"

Immortal Path sorcerers, how formidable they are, a rarity in this world.

He disdainfully rolled his eyes at Xue Yishu, "Just pulling out any Jade Token and saying your uncle is from the Immortal Path, I could just as well say my uncle is a Martial Arts Master!"

Xue Yishu immediately got anxious, "It's true! I'm not lying to you! What will it take for you to believe me?"

Su Mo's eyes darted around, "Alright then!"

"Since you say your uncle is an Immortal Path cultivator, you must also be quite clear about the Immortal Path."

"Let me ask you, how many realms does Immortal Path cultivation divide into?"

"If you can tell me, I'll believe you!"

As clever as Xue Yishu was, she was still a woman who stayed within the inner chambers.

How could she compare to a shut-in who knew everything without leaving home?

Especially since this shut-in had undergone a hundred days of intensive training at the yamen, with cunning Subordinate Clerks constantly advising him, his cunning had improved extremely rapidly!

She said without hesitation, "Of course I know!"

"Immortal Path cultivation has a total of nine great realms!"

"They are Entry Level, Body Observation, Soul Stabilization, Spirit Severing, Aperture Return, Golden Core, Heavenly Infant, Spirit Roaming, and the realm of Mortal Immortal!"

Xue Yishu paused, then added, "My uncle said."

"Immortal Path cultivation is difficult to surpass, but once one reaches the Soul Stabilization realm, they can be considered to have entered the hall and achieved mastery, becoming a rare opponent in the world!"

"Hmph!"

She glanced at Su Mo provocatively, "My uncle is in the Spirit Severing realm, comparable to a Martial Arts Grandmaster, and is already an outstanding術士!"

Su Mo took a sharp breath.

He had thought that easily defeating Yan Dahu meant he was already quite a master.

Now it seemed he was still just trash!

He hadn't expected Xue Yishu's uncle to be so terrifyingly powerful.

He wondered who was stronger, him or Lin Moyin?

The Golden Core realm, the sixth realm of the Immortal Path.

His Yang Tian Jue could directly reach the Golden Core, which was truly extraordinary. No wonder he possessed such power right from the start.

Chen Bao had indeed given him a super great gift!

Su Mo wanted to pry more information about the Immortal Path from her.

Xue Yishu, however, was unwilling to say more. "Now that you know everything, can you let me stay for a few nights?"

He couldn't be too hasty.

Although this Xue Yishu was naive, she seemed much smarter than Heroine Chen.

If he asked any more questions, she might become suspicious.

Su Mo finally nodded. "Since that's the case."

"If you don't mind my humble abode, you are most welcome!"

Xue Yishu glanced in the direction of the yamen. "Let's go quickly!"

"If my mother finds out Yan Dahu couldn't catch me, she'll definitely send more people!"

She didn't know that Su Mo had already introduced himself.

Even if she hid in the Su Residence, her mother would still come looking for her.

Su Mo didn't say much more to her.

If people like Yan Dahu came, he could handle them himself.

For such a family matter, he didn't think Xue Shan would mobilize the forces of the yamen.

If this got out, how would Xue Yishu, a young lady, live her life in the future?

He beckoned Xue Yishu and headed straight home!

As they neared the residence, they saw several individuals who clearly weren't up to any good waiting outside the house.

He turned to the side door.

It was the same there.

Su Mo was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Xue Yishu looked at Su Mo suspiciously and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Su, what is this?"

Su Mo had no choice but to explain, "To be honest, Brother Xue, I am a Regular Servant just assigned to the yamen, and I have three spots for Assistant Servants under me!"

Xue Yishu's pretty eyes widened instantly, staring at Su Mo in disbelief. "What?"

"You're a yamen runner?"

Su Mo smiled. "Don't I look like one?"

Xue Yishu...

It wasn't that he didn't look like one!

He didn't resemble one at all!

She had seen yamen runners before.

They were basically all ugly, sinister, cunning, and fierce ruffians!

Su Mo, on the other hand, had a dignified appearance, an elegant demeanor, and spoke elegantly. He lacked the coarseness of ordinary commoners and was clearly a learned scholar.

Now, to suddenly say he was a yamen runner, the contrast was too great, and Xue Yishu couldn't accept it!

If she had known Su Mo was a yamen runner earlier.

She definitely wouldn't have suggested staying at Su Mo's residence!

Wasn't this like sending a lamb into the tiger's mouth?

Seeing the vigilance in Xue Yishu's eyes, Su Mo smiled and explained, "Brother Xue, there's no need to worry."

"Although I am a yamen runner, I have some acquaintance with your father."

"Magistrate Xue might give me some face and won't send people to look for you!"

Xue Yishu was even more bewildered.

When did her father get acquainted with a Subordinate Clerk?

Give him some face?

How could a mere Subordinate Clerk have any face to be given?

But before she could ask.

Su Mo quickly stepped forward, preparing to open the door and enter the residence.

The few thugs waiting at the side door's eyes lit up. They swarmed forward, fawning and respectfully greeting Su Mo.

Clearly, they had done their homework and knew Su Mo's appearance.

Su Mo cupped his hands at them and smiled. "Thank you all for your regard."

"Unfortunately, the Regular Servant positions under me are already filled."

"I ask you all to leave. If there's anything you need in the future, I will definitely seek your help!"

"And please relay this to the brothers at the main entrance."

The local ruffians who had come to pledge their allegiance to Su Mo were reluctant, but since he had said as much, lingering would be an insult.

The consequences of disrespecting the yamen runners were quite severe!

They could only bow in return to Su Mo.

They patted their chests and declared that if Officer Su ever had a command, they would obey.

Then they dispersed.

Xue Yishu saw Su Mo had already entered the side door and waved to her.

She hesitated but could only follow him!

Despite being the county magistrate's daughter, she rarely left the back offices, her social experience even less than Heroine Chen's.

Now alone, she truly didn't know where else to go besides the inn!

If she stayed at the inn, her mother would surely find her.

She could only trust this Su Mo, who looked completely unreliable!

Su Mo was very enthusiastic.

He was working hard to increase Xue Yishu's favorability.

After all, she was not only the magistrate's daughter but also the niece of a Spirit Severing Realm great sorcerer!

If her favorability reached its maximum.

Wouldn't he indirectly gain a powerful backer?

He couldn't be careless!

He beckoned Xue Yishu to sit, poured her some tea, and Su Mo was about to tidy up a room himself when.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the side door.

Someone was knocking forcefully!

Su Mo frowned.

He thought those ruffians were still unwilling to give up.

He went to open the door and was surprised to find the young widow Qin Bi'er!

After yesterday's storm, hadn't she sneaked away early in the morning, unsure how to act around him?

Why had she suddenly come back?

Could it be she had tasted something she liked?

Su Mo's heart suddenly burned with desire!

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