A Little Lesson, Three Days and Three Nights

Claude then shared some problems he had recently encountered in his cultivation, Lan Luoqing offered guidance on each one. The atmosphere between the two as they discussed cultivation became increasingly harmonious.

As the conversation progressed, Claude felt relieved and, thinking about the little incident at the door earlier, decided to tell it as a joke to lighten the mood.

"By the way, Your Highness, something quite interesting happened at the door just now."

Claude smiled and shook his head.

"It's quite funny, actually. Just now when I entered the manor, I bumped into a group of people at the gate who said that the manor lord had recently given them a token, telling them to come to the Azure Mansion. The manor lord has clearly been in seclusion all this time, these scammers are so unprofessional, hahaha..."

Lan Luoqing chuckled.

"Such a thing is true?"

"That's right. That Middle God looked so confident; if the guards hadn't stopped him, he probably would have really dared to barge in..."

As Claude spoke, he noticed that Lan Luoqing's smile had faded.

Lan Luoqing's expression changed.

The changes weren't significant, but Claude knew this Seventh Princess too well. The corners of her mouth still held that same smile, but the casual light in her eyes had faded, and her pupils contracted slightly.

"You say,"

Lan Luoqing's tone was very soft.

"Are they carrying the Lord's token?"

"That's what they... said. But Your Highness, if you wish, the Lord of the Manor is in seclusion..."

What token?

Claude's heart skipped a beat.

"A... blue sign. I didn't look at it closely."

Lan Luoqing placed the fish food container beside her and sat up straight.

His normally calm brows furrowed slightly.

Claude's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be...?

What's wrong with what he said?

Lan Luoqing spoke slowly, but her tone suddenly turned cold.

"Those people... do you still remember their facial features? What were their identities? What did they look like? What were their names?"

"This..."

Claude's heart leaped into his throat.

He suddenly realized that he seemed to have stepped into a pit he shouldn't have.

Why is Lan Luoqing so concerned about this matter?

Could it be... that what those people said was actually true?

Could it be that the Lord of the Manor really gave someone a token not long ago?

Claude broke out in a cold sweat instantly; the ease he had felt earlier vanished completely.

He swallowed hard, forcing himself to remain calm, and recounted the situation of Su Ye and the others that he had just seen at the door.

For some reason, when it came to key information such as Su Ye's Cultivation Level, appearance, and identity, he unconsciously spoke in a somewhat vague and ambiguous manner.

It was as if he didn't want Lan Luoqing to know too clearly.

After hearing this, Lan Luoqing remained silent for a long time.

After a moment, she waved her hand dismissively.

"Alright, you can go now."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Claude felt as if he had been granted a pardon and dared not linger. He bowed and quickly withdrew.

Watching Claude's departing figure, Lan Luoqing's expression gradually darkened.

Because she had already remembered.

Not long ago, my father, who had claimed to be in seclusion, did indeed go out.

Moreover, he looked hurried, clearly something important had happened.

Could it be...?

Those people were involved in the important things my father did?

After a moment, Lan Luoqing spoke softly, her tone carrying a hint of seriousness that was barely perceptible.

"Old Tan."

"Exist."

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the Waterside Pavilion.

He was an old man, aged, with gray hair, a thin face, and gentle eyes, dressed in a simple gray robe.

He stood quietly in the shadows, seemingly blending into his surroundings; unless he made a sound, almost no one would notice his presence.

"Old Tan, please help me find out who those people were just chased away at the gate. What are their backgrounds, what's their connection to the Lord of the Manor?"

Lan Luoqing paused.

"Please come back after you've found out the truth. Be polite."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."

Old Tan bowed slightly, and the next moment, he silently disappeared into the shadows, as if he had never appeared.

Silence returned to the Waterside Pavilion.

Lan Luoqing couldn't help but raise her hand and rub her forehead, her brows furrowed with weariness and worry.

"Hopefully... these people are not important to the Father God."

She murmured softly, her tone tinged with an indescribable frustration.

"That Claude, he's always causing me trouble!"

A moment later, Lan Luoqing's gaze suddenly turned cold.

"And those blind guards..."

"You dare to slight my distinguished guest from the Azure Mansion and even lay a hand on him!"

"Punish them all severely as a warning to others, and then drive all the guards who drove people away out of the City Lord's Mansion, leave no one alive, get them all out!"

Several more figures appeared beside the Waterside Pavilion, received their orders, and departed.

Su Ye had no idea what happened at the entrance of the manor after he left.

Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't care much.

Lan Youyou is indeed the most powerful woman he can currently reach, but that's all he can do for now.

Although Azure Mansion Lord is considered a regional lord, he might not even be able to sit on a judge's seat on the vast stage of the Divine Realm.

By attaching ourselves to this powerful figure, registration becomes easier, things go more smoothly, and a lot of hassle is avoided—it's great.

Can't hug me?

It doesn't matter.

Su Ye fought his way up from Blue Star, relying solely on his own sword and the people around him.

Moreover... his true source of confidence is the Po Jun God King.

So he really didn't take that little fuss about the gate of the manor to heart.

But...

It seems someone has already stood up for him.

Su Ye walked along the road and glanced at the Desperate Old Man.

Su Ye paused, turned her head, and glanced at the Desperate Old Man beside her, almost imperceptibly.

"Brother, Jue Ming."

He lowered his voice, his tone laced with a hint of mockery.

"Did you just... do something?"

Su Ye noticed it, of course.

When they left the City Lord's Mansion, the Desperate Old Man walked at the back, seemingly casually raising his sleeve.

But in that instant, Su Ye clearly sensed several extremely concealed strands of energy that were almost skimming the ground.

The energy was extremely faint and fast, and ordinary people could not detect it at all.

However, Su Ye possessed the Law of Slaughter, and his perception was far superior to that of others of the same level.

He not only noticed it, but also vaguely saw that those strands of energy were heading towards the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion.

Upon hearing Desperate Old Man, though still walking, revealed a meaningful smile.

"It's just a small lesson for them."

The Desperate Old Man spoke casually, as if he were saying, "I just casually swatted a fly."

"A little lesson?"

Xia Zhiqiu, who was standing nearby, had sharp ears. Upon hearing this, she immediately perked up, and her eyes lit up.

"Who are you going to teach a lesson to? Those snobbish guards?"

"Oh, senior, this is just my type!"

Xia Zhiqiu slapped her thigh, her face flushed with excitement.

"Those guys deserve a lesson! Let them know what it means to say, 'Today you ignore me, tomorrow you'll be begging for my attention!'"

"Senior, how exactly did you deal with them? Did you humiliate them in public, or... hehe, did you make them suffer from stomach aches for three days and three nights when they got home?"