Skills from a Coffin Lid

Although it was late at night, Xu Bai was not sleepy at all. When he heard the crucial moment, he found that Ye Zi was keeping him in suspense.

Ye Zi raised her head, as if to say, "Praise me first, then I'll tell you."

Xu Bai rubbed Ye Zi's face. "Alright, I know you're very knowledgeable, so hurry up and tell me what's different in the later parts."

Ye Zi narrowed her eyes, then said "Oh," and explained what happened next, "When you were fighting that strange creature before, did you notice that something was wrong with it, like the snow falling from the sky? That's the most important characteristic."

Snow was falling from the sky? Xu Bai thought back carefully and realized that was indeed the case. Not only was snow falling from the sky, but the ground was also covered in ice. Under those circumstances, the strange creature was particularly ferocious.

He found it strange and thought it was a special effect that came with the eerie thing, but now it seems that it is more than just a special effect.

"That's Heavenly Change; this is the inherent effect of entering the Transcendent Realm," Ye Zi explained in detail.

"Why is the Transcendent Realm called the Transcendent Realm? It's because below this realm, whether it's the Ninth Rank or the First Rank, they all belong to the mortal world."

"After breaking through to the first rank, one no longer belongs to the mortal realm; one is in the process of retreating from the mortal realm, and the most important thing in this process is the Heavenly Change."

"The Heavenly Change are different for each person. For some, it's a vast expanse of snow; for others, it's towering flames; for still others, it's a sky full of sword energy or endless yellow sand. These are all possible, and there are many different kinds."

"Having just entered the Transcendent Realm, one has only comprehended the initial stage of Heavenly Change. At this time, Heavenly Change can enhance one's corresponding strength. Moreover, enemies within Heavenly Change will also be weakened."

"This is why a qualitative change occurs. The realm is already high, and then it is strengthened. Furthermore, the enemy is weakened, which is equivalent to further strengthening. Therefore, those below the first rank are basically unable to resist."

Upon hearing this, Xu Bai asked, "How much exactly can it increase?"

He couldn't feel whether it was enhanced or weakened. In any case, he felt that the strange creature was really strong. It was the strongest creature he had ever encountered so far, and the only one that allowed him to use all his skills.

Ye Zi stretched out her fair hands and gestured, saying, "There are nine ranks in the Mortal Transformation stage. Each rank increases the strength by 10%, so it's 90% after reaching the ninth rank, and 100% after entering the Transcendent stage."

As Xu Bai listened, he secretly pondered. If Ye Zi's statement was true, reaching 90% completion was indeed quite powerful. He wondered what kind of Heavenly Change would occur when he reached the Transcendental Realm.

"And then?" Xu Bai continued, "What are the characteristics of transcending the ordinary and entering Exiting Sainthood?"

When asked this, Ye Zi pretended to rack her brains, as if searching through her vast memories for Xu Bai's answer.

Finally, Ye Zi's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, clearly indicating that she had thought of it.

"Or it's Heavenly Change."

"At the Extraordinary Realm, the same Heavenly Change occurs. Each advancement in rank increases power by 20%. As for entering the Saint Realm, each advancement in rank increases power by 30%."

"And yet, no one knows about his Exiting Sainthood."

Ye Zi.

Xu Bai frowned slightly. "Why would no one know?"

"Because no one in this world has ever reached this level, no one knows about it," Ye Zi explained.

"I see." Xu Bai understood.

However, he only understood a general division, and he would deal with what happened later, as he was still quite far from that level.

"Let's finish the progress bar first and take a break for now. There's no rush to travel," Xu Bai thought.

The night grew deeper and deeper, and the surroundings were so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Ye Zi went over, blew out the oil lamp, and lay down with Xu Bai, gradually drifting off to sleep.

Time passed by, and many days went by in the blink of an eye.

Putting other matters aside, at this time, a letter, through various covert channels, finally quietly entered the Capital City Imperial Palace in the capital.

The Imperial Palace was heavily guarded and appeared quiet and deserted, but apart from a few guards, countless dangers lurked within.

Known as the most heavily guarded place in the entire Great Chu Kingdom, it caused many people from the Great Yue Kingdom and the Barbarian Tribe to perish here, deterring them from entering.

Imperial Study.

The Chu Emperor held a writing brush in his hand and gently stroked it across the inkstone.

The ink was very rich and looked like a high-end product. After the bristles of the brush turned black, the Chu Emperor picked up the brush and wrote gently on a clean white sheet of paper.

A moment later, a poem appeared on the paper. The Chu Emperor put down his brush, picked it up carefully, looked at the still-wet ink, and nodded in satisfaction.

The calligraphy is bold and powerful, with strokes as strong as iron and silver. It exudes an overwhelming and domineering aura. Just standing there and looking at the words on it can make you feel dizzy.

"Xu Bai should be arriving in the Capital City soon," the Chu Emperor thought to himself.

After so much time, it's almost time. He calculated in his mind that there wasn't much time left before Xu Bai arrived in the Capital City.

Putting down the paper in his hand, the Chu Emperor went to the window, but before he could touch it, the window opened automatically.

The two dark figures outside gradually disappeared; they were clearly the people who opened the window. The Chu Emperor stood inside the window, looking out at the darkness, his brows slightly raised.

He liked to stand in front of this window in the Imperial Study because the location was excellent, offering a view of the starlit night.

As he looked around and pondered, he rested his hand on the window frame. No one knew what the Chu Emperor was thinking, but he became completely absorbed in his thoughts.

Just then, footsteps approached, accompanied by Eunuch Wei, who was dressed very formally.

Even though they could have discussed matters at the window, the rule-abiding Eunuch Wei still went all the way to the door and gently knocked.

The Chu Emperor's lips twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but turn around and go back into the house to sit down.

Eunuch Wei is good in every way, except when it comes to following the rules, he is just too rigid.

As he returned to the house, two dark figures outside the door moved slowly and closed the window without making a sound.

"Enter." After confirming that there was nothing wrong with his attire, the Chu Emperor slowly spoke.

Before long, Eunuch Wei pushed open the door and entered from the outside, holding a secret letter in his hand. He handed it to the Chu Emperor. The letter was sealed very well, and there was no sign of the sealing wax being opened.

The Chu Emperor opened the secret letter, read it carefully, and then a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"The Barbarian Tribe tombs, their hidden plans, and the people involved have all been exposed to me because of Xu Bai's trip."

This letter contained all of this information, but it was more thorough and meticulous than the information Xu Bai had inquired about. It even clearly listed the various forces involved.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wei remained silent, simply standing quietly to the side.

He had to follow the rules; if the emperor didn't ask, he wouldn't say a word.

"Eunuch Wei," the Chu Emperor placed the letter on the table and said, "Keep all the people inside under surveillance. Once Xu Bai arrives in the Capital City, exterminate his entire family immediately. Don't let a single one of them leave alive."

Only then did Eunuch Wei approach, pick up the letter, glance at it, and without any change in expression, silently put it into his pocket. "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will do his utmost to monitor them as quickly as possible. Once Lord Xu arrives, we will eliminate all the remaining traitors without leaving a single one alive."

His words were very calm, but the murderous intent beneath the calm was not diminished in the slightest. The surroundings were already somewhat cold due to the cool night, but after Eunuch Wei finished speaking, the coldness intensified.

"By the way, Xu Bai should be nearing the end of his campaign. Help him check if there's any important news. After all, these people don't want to give up at this final stage; they're probably tough nuts to crack," the Chu Emperor instructed.

"Yes," Eunuch Wei replied.

He didn't leave, but stood there for a while before saying, "Your Majesty, if we find out, should we take action to erase it directly? That would alleviate a lot of problems for Lord Xu."

That's true. He had received news along the way. Xu Bai had overcome many obstacles and dangers, and only he knew the extent of the hardships he had faced.

Now that we finally know the news, shouldn't we eliminate this crisis in advance? It would also lighten Xu Bai Xu Bai's burden considerably, allowing him to travel directly to the Capital City.

Upon hearing this, the Chu Emperor shook his head, indicating that it was not necessary.

Eunuch Wei didn't quite understand why he wasn't helping Xu Bai remove obstacles.

The Chu Emperor said, "There are two reasons."

"Firstly, if we act rashly, it may alert them, and if there are hidden troubles, they will not be fully exposed, which would be a loss."

"Secondly, Xu Bai's journey will be the real opportunity for him to become famous throughout the martial arts world. If we intervene, it would be superfluous. If he can reach his destination on his own merits, then everyone will truly respect him."

Eunuch Wei understood and Chu Emperor's true meaning. He said, "Your Majesty's intention is to give the members of the royal family a warning."

"That's right." The Chu Emperor said without any hesitation, "These guys are all fighting each other openly and secretly. I don't want to become their target when Xu Bai arrives. If Xu Bai arrives on his own, it will be enough for them to understand that he is not someone they can deal with."

Eunuch Wei nodded, indicating that he understood.

The Chu Emperor rubbed his forehead, looking utterly helpless, as if he had thought of something difficult to handle.

As a subject, one should naturally share the emperor's burdens.

At a glance, Eunuch Wei could tell that the Chu Emperor was troubled, and he also immediately knew what was on the Chu Emperor's mind.

"Your Majesty, is it because of Xu Bai's problem? After arriving, he didn't know how to use it."

The Chu Emperor lowered his hand, but his brows did not relax; instead, they furrowed even more deeply. "Yes, I know very well what kind of wicked scheme my brother is plotting."

"In short, we must allow these virtuous people to shine. If I don't give Xu Bai the right opportunity, my brother might poach him at any time."

"Hmph! He thinks I don't know that I sent that little girl Chu Yu over there... Heh heh."

"He tricked me on the matter of the throne back then, and I became emperor inexplicably. I will not allow him to trick me again now."

As the Chu Emperor spoke of these royal secrets in a casual tone, Eunuch Wei couldn't help but feel quite troubled.

This throne is unique in the world, but unexpectedly, neither of these two brothers wanted to be the emperor; they both wanted to be hands-off rulers.

For example, Rising Dusk King is currently having a very lively time on the border, occasionally engaging in minor skirmishes with the Great Yue Kingdom, which makes him extremely happy.

Of course, such secret matters could only be discussed with him by the Chu Emperor; they could not be told to outsiders.

After all, this is a matter of the royal family's reputation, and it would cause controversy if word got out.

"Your Majesty... the Ninth Princess is still young enough, so perhaps..." Eunuch Wei thought for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Let these young people try it themselves?"

"Nonsense!" The Chu Emperor slammed his hand on the table and said, "I overthrew Great Wind because I disliked its Great Wind customs. My daughters are not for marriage alliances."

Eunuch Wei quickly agreed, afraid of displeasing the Chu Emperor.

The Chu Emperor relaxed slightly, but then his tone suddenly changed. "But young people, these things are left to their own will. If they like each other, it's not a bad thing."

Eunuch Wei: "..."

"In short, you should take care of this matter first," said the Chu Emperor.

Eunuch Wei hummed in agreement, and thinking that since he still had things to do, he decided not to linger any longer. After taking his leave, he walked out of the room with a backward posture, closed the door, and left the Imperial Study.

After Eunuch Wei left, the Chu Emperor leaned back in his chair, looking at the poem he had just written, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, at the Ninth Princess's place.

Qing Xue was sitting in a chair, gazing at the moonlight outside the window, lost in thought.

"Xue, it seems the princess was talking to Xu Bai today," said another maid, Qing Mei.

Hearing the sound, Qing Xue snapped out of her daze and simply uttered an "oh".

Qing Mei was also a woman of exceptional beauty. Seeing that Qing Xue was not in high spirits, she walked up to her and asked, "Xue, I have never seen you speak so highly of a young talent. What kind of person is he that you would recommend to the Ninth Princess? Tell me about him."

Qing Xue was taken aback, her dazed state instantly snapping her out of it, as if she had just thought of something and suddenly became interested.

"You mean Xu Bai? Well, he's a very strange person. He's ruthless in his actions, but sometimes he's also very principled."

"Principles? What principles?" Qing Mei asked, somewhat surprised.

Qing Xue thought for a moment, then seemed to have figured out what to do with it, and said in a very serious tone, "Do business."

Qing Mei was stunned on the spot.

"In short, he's a very interesting person." Qing Xue said, her lips unconsciously curving upwards into a smile.

Seeing Qing Xue like this, Qing Mei scratched her head. "But ever since His Majesty lifted the ban, the princess has taken in quite a few retainers, and some of them are already at the second rank. I wonder if they will take a fancy to Xu Bai."

"Second rank?" Qing Xue knew perfectly well. She shook her head and said, "He definitely won't stop at the second rank."

His words carried a sense of confidence.

Qing Mei had never seen such an expression on Qing Xue's face before, as if she trusted Xu Bai completely.

She pulled Qing Xue along, pleading, "Tell me more, tell me more about him."

"Alright," Qing Xue said helplessly, and could only continue.

The two women whispered to each other under the cover of night.

Another place in the Imperial Palace.

"Get out of my way, all of you. I need to see the Sixth Prince Sixth Prince. I am one of his confidants. Do you still want to stop me?" Zhou Qing stood outside a room, his face cold.

"One of my trusted confidants?"

The person who stopped him had an ordinary appearance, but his aura was very powerful. After hearing this, he showed a disdainful expression.

"Since you came back, you've only advanced to the sixth rank."

"His Highness the Sixth Prince has already found so many things for you, yet you are still useless. Now that His Highness has recruited many experts, do you even deserve to be called a confidant?"

"If you wish to see His Highness, please wait a moment. We can discuss this further if His Highness has other matters to attend to, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing's expression turned even colder.

At this moment, he really wanted to force his way in, but he also felt that it would be inappropriate to do so. After thinking for a long time, he decided to wait outside.

After about an hour, the conversation inside the room gradually stopped, the door opened, and the Sixth Prince and a middle-aged man came out.

"Since Your Highness thinks so highly of me, I shall henceforth be Your Highness's retainer," the middle-aged man laughed heartily.

"Not at all, not at all. With a second-rank expert like you, I have nothing to worry about," the Sixth Prince replied with equal magnanimity.

At this moment, he saw Zhou Qing standing to the side and couldn't help but pause, as if he had thought of something. He then spoke to the middle-aged man beside him.

"I have some things to attend to here. I'll host a welcome dinner for you another day."

The middle-aged man seemed to have noticed this as well, and without disturbing him, he left directly.

The Sixth Prince then looked at Zhou Qing, and said with a headache, "Zhou Qing, are you speaking up for Xu Bai again?"

In fact, among all the royal families, the Sixth Prince is the one who cherishes old feelings the most.

Even after the emperor lifted the ban, the Sixth Prince still cared deeply about these old confidants. For example, the Sixth Prince had invested a lot of money to help Zhou Qing rise to the sixth rank.

Zhou Qing clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, Xu Bai will arrive in the Capital City soon. We absolutely cannot let anyone else get there first."

The Sixth Prince sighed and said, "Alright, I understand. I'll talk to him about it later. This is a cultivation technique I recently found for you. Focus on improving yourself and don't think too much about it."

A cultivation manual was handed to Zhou Qing, but Zhou Qing was stunned.

He knew that the Sixth Prince was just placating him, but looking at the cultivation technique in front of him, he also understood that the Sixth Prince was indeed thinking about his old confidants, after all, he was still working hard to improve their strength.

But Zhou Qing couldn't tolerate it.

As the saying goes, "A scholar will die for one who understands him." The Sixth Prince has treated him so well, how could he let the Sixth Prince miss this opportunity? "Your Highness, I know you probably look down on Xu Bai's strength now, but a scholar will be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation. Now that so much time has passed, Xu Bai is definitely not what he used to be," Zhou Qing said.

"He is definitely not an ordinary person. Once he enters the Capital City, he will surely become one of the brightest stars in the world. We..."

Before Zhou Qing could finish speaking, the Sixth Prince's face hardened. "Alright, I understand. Don't say any more. These things are none of your concern. You should hurry back and improve your strength; that's the greatest help you can give me, understand?"

Zhou Qing was interrupted, and seeing the Sixth Prince's resolute expression, he knew that the Sixth Prince had made his choice.

Sighing, Zhou Qing looked at the cultivation manual in his hand that the Sixth Prince had gone to great lengths to obtain, feeling somewhat lost.

He didn't know how he got back, and he was still a little flustered when he returned to his room.

Is this truly the will of Heaven?

Only by getting to know Xu Bai can one truly understand his potential.

Zhou Qing sighed inwardly and continued to stare blankly.

Another palace.

The Seventh Prince looked at the secret letter in his hand and smiled coldly.

"No matter who you are, if you dare to kill my people, I will make you pay the price."

"My mother once single-handedly saved my father from danger, but she herself died at the hands of the enemy."

"Father will never blame me, and I won't take your life, I'll just humiliate you a little."

On the border, in the army of the Rising Dusk Army.

Rising Dusk King Shengyou sat imposingly in his seat, explaining military matters to Chu Yu.

Chu Yu listened very attentively, taking notes as she listened.

At this moment, a soldier ran in and whispered a few words in Rising Dusk King's ear.

Rising Dusk King stopped and fell into deep thought.

Chu Yu listened with rapt attention. When her father stopped, she asked curiously, "Father, what's wrong?"

Rising Dusk King was provoked by Chu Yu's voice and became furious. "What's wrong? What's wrong? You always ask what's wrong. The duck that was almost in your hand has flown away, do you know that?"

Chu Yu was completely bewildered and had no idea what had happened.

Rising Dusk King at him with disappointment and said, "Look at you! I told you to go and learn from Xu Bai, and you actually went and learned something, even taking such a big notebook. If I really wanted you to learn something, I could just find someone else to teach you, wouldn't that be the same?"

Chu Yu was even more confused, her fair face filled with doubt. "But... Young Master really taught him very well, Father, what are you thinking?"

Rising Dusk King was even angrier upon hearing this.

He knew his daughter was too naive, so he didn't want to point it out again.

"Someone come here!"

Outside the door, a general, dressed in full uniform, strode in.

"Greetings, Your Prince!"

"Send someone to keep an eye on things. If my good-for-nothing brother doesn't offer the right amount, we'll poach him. Do you understand what I mean?"

The general nodded vigorously, looking like he knew it all.

Rising Dusk King asked, "What do you understand?"

The general said seriously, "Bring Xu Bai here."

Rising Dusk King nearly flipped the table. "You, a Transcendent Realm expert, are kidnapping people? Aren't you ashamed?!"

These rough men, all they know is fighting and killing.

"If you're not going to bring me here by force, forget it, I'll go find the strategist myself." Rising Dusk King walked out the door helplessly, found a direction, and left.

Chu Yu stared blankly, then asked, "What happened to my father?"

The general also looked stunned. "I don't know."

Two bewildered faces. jpg...

Different things were happening in different places, which Xu Bai was unaware of. He was currently looking at the Fourth-Rank Puppet in front of him and nodding happily.

Over the past few days, he visited the Jiang Family once and successfully obtained the materials, and created the Fourth-Rank Puppet.

Having this Fourth-Rank Puppet will be more convenient in many situations, such as carrying things or having the Fourth-Rank Puppet clear the way.

"Young Master, these are some freshly bought, piping hot steamed buns." Ye Zi pushed open the door and walked in from outside. She came to Xu Bai's Xu Bai and placed the freshly steamed buns in front of him.

She went out early in the morning to buy breakfast, and then rushed back without stopping. The steamed buns were at the perfect temperature.

Xu Bai took a bite, nodded, and said, "You should eat too."

Ye Zi hummed in agreement and started eating with Xu Bai.

After finishing their meal, Ye Zi began to tidy up, while Xu Bai sat to the side, drinking the tea Ye Zi had poured for him while looking at the coffin lid in front of him.

The progress bar is almost full. I've been grinding the coffin lid progress bar every day lately, and it's nearing its end.

He originally wanted to study the Heavy Sword Method first, but after thinking about it, he decided to start with the coffin lid first, since it would feel a bit incongruous to carry a coffin lid on the road.

So after much Xu Bai decided to start with the coffin lid.

After all, this is a first-grade technique, while the Heavy Sword Method is a second-grade technique. It's always better to take the more important one first.

Xu Bai sipped his tea while watching.

As time went by, the progress bar slowly increased, and after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the last bit of progress finally reached its maximum.

Pale blue smoke appeared in mid-air and coalesced into a line of text.

[You observe the coffin lid and comprehend the Crimson Blood Battle Art.]

After the pale blue text appeared, it quickly vanished into nothingness, and streams of information entered Xu Bai's mind.

The fact that there was no fusion this time proved that there was no similar skill, but Xu Bai Xu Bai gradually absorbed the information about this skill, which greatly surprised him.

The latest panel has appeared.

[Name: Xu Bai]

[Realm Level: Third Rank Loose Cultivator.]

[Chess Saber Five Styles (Tier 7): Max Level.]

[The Inverted Purple Firmament Gang Wind Yin Yang Melody (Tier 7.5): Max Level.]

[Returning Wind Flowing Snow (Tier 5): Max Level.]

[Movement Break Fourth Cycle (Tier 6): Max Level.]

[Grafting Flowers onto Trees (Tier 8): Max Level.]

[Vajra Heart Demon Body (Tier 4); Max Level.]

[Strengthening Kidney Gathering Art (Tier 5): Max Level.]

[Hundred Poisons True Explanation (Tier 3): Max Level.]

[Ingenious Craft Puppet Technique (Tier 6): Max Level]

[Undying Body (Remnant) (Tier 6): Max Level.]

[Water Adaptation Method (Tier 5): Max Level]

[Feng Shui Arithmetic (Level 9): Max Level.]

[Crimson Blood Battle Art (Tier 9): Max Level.]

[Comprehension: Max level.]

A ninth-tier skill is equivalent to a first-grade skill, which was not unexpected for Xu Bai. What was unexpected was that this skill was very suitable for him to use.

The Crimson Blood Battle Art is the core technique of the Red Wood Tribe. Its main ability is to unleash one's potential and generate extremely strong combat power.

Very strong!

In Xu Bai's view, the power of this skill lies in its ability to strike at the root of the problem, to be used at the most critical moment, or in a desperate situation.

The reason is simple: this skill has a powerful side effect. Each time it is used, it will cause great damage to the body. If damage is caused, it will take a long time to recover.

This is about the classification of True Qi. Xu Bai possesses True Yuan Power and uses it without any scruples.

More importantly, the side effects of this skill don't seem to be much of a side effect for Xu Bai.

He possesses Undying Body. Although he is crippled, his regenerative abilities are unparalleled. His physical recovery is absolutely top-notch, and he can even regenerate severed limbs.

Although the Crimson Blood Battle Art has significant side effects, and even Undying Body needs time to recover, it can greatly shorten the recovery period compared to the often lengthy recuperation process.

Xu Bai roughly estimated that if the Crimson Blood Battle Art were to be unleashed, he would need to rest for a day.

—It's a great deal.

Think about it carefully. If you fight against someone of a higher level in the future and there is really no way to turn the tide, then you can use this skill. After using it, you can use it again with full energy after a day. In general, this skill is equivalent to having a cooldown, and that cooldown is one day.

"Wait, why do I always want to fight against opponents of higher levels?" Xu Bai shook his head, dismissing these unrealistic thoughts.

Great skill, very worthwhile.

Xu Bai was in a great mood after acquiring a new skill, and couldn't help but hug Ye Zi and kiss her.

Ye Zi was still clearing away the dishes when she was startled. She gently punched Xu Bai in the chest and complained.

Xu Bai laughed heartily, and after calming down, he let go of her hand, preparing to take out the Heavy Sword Method and hurry up and grind the progress bar again.

Time can be made, and if you try, you'll eventually have some.

Thinking this, Xu Bai took another sip of tea and continued reading.

Unexpectedly, before he could look at it for long, there was a knock on the door.

At this moment, Ye Zi finished tidying up, came to the door, opened it, and looked at the servant outside. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Who are you? What business do you have with my young master?"

"I am a servant of the magistrate, and I wish to Lord Xu to come to the Prefectural Office." The servant lowered his head, looking humble.

Xu Bai, who was in the room, heard everything clearly and waved his hand, saying, "Let him in."

He had been in Wind Flower Prefecture for so long but had never visited it once because he didn't want to have any dealings with these people. After all, he couldn't tell if the prefect was one of those pedantic scholars.

Unexpectedly, they have come to him on their own. Xu Bai concluded that something must be going on.

Ye Zi hummed in agreement, walked to Xu Bai's side, placed her hands on her smooth abdomen, and stood quietly.

The servant then entered the room and respectfully said, "Greetings, Lord Xu."

"Your master asked me to come over, is there something he needs?" Xu Bai asked with interest.

He has finished what he was doing here and will be leaving soon, but Xu Bai was still a little curious about being suddenly stopped.

The servant lowered his head and answered honestly, "Sir, the master said that someone Lord Xu knows is looking for him and wants him to help inquire about him, so he sent me here. That person is waiting for you now."

"Oh?" Xu Bai stroked his chin and asked, "Who is it? Have you seen what that person looks like?"

The servant shook his head and said, "I haven't seen him before, but the master said that this person seems to be very familiar with you."

Something that seems very familiar?

Xu Bai thought for a moment but still couldn't figure out who it was, but that didn't stop him from going over to take a look.

Thinking of this, he asked the servant to lead the way.

The servants didn't say much and silently led the way.

Xu Bai and his group followed behind without stopping, and finally arrived at the Prefectural Office of Wind Flower Prefecture.

The Prefectural Office certainly looked very grand. Before Xu Bai even went inside, he saw a familiar figure...

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