"Brother, why do you think Mr. Lu hasn't married the Seven Fairies? I also heard he turned her down."
"Don't talk nonsense. Someone like him isn't someone you or I can discuss. Look at Fugui—he knows better than to say anything."
"That's true. He's so composed."
Lu Yin: "..."
Not long afterward, someone arrived and specifically asked Lu Yin and the Ling siblings to go to the City Lord's Mansion.
The three were surprised, but didn't hesitate. They followed the messenger to the City Lord's Mansion.
When they arrived, they immediately spotted Yu Xiang'er's Beast Carriage and Yu Sheng standing beside it.
"Greetings, City Lord Sir." The three bowed.
Yu Sheng nodded, his gaze sweeping over them. "You're the Rogue Cultivators who guard the south gate. I've seen you before. You work well together. I have a task for you. Think of it as a commission. Complete it, and you'll earn the chance to join the City Lord's Mansion's treasure-hunting team."
Ling Guang and Lu Yin exchanged a glance, then looked at Yu Sheng in unison. "May we ask what the task is, City Lord?"
"Follow this Beast Carriage wherever it goes, and protect the person inside. I'm sure you know who that is."
Ling Guang replied respectfully, "We do, but our cultivation is low. We fear we may not be up to the task."
Yu Sheng smiled. "The bugs in Black Marsh have mostly been cleared out. You're only there to put her at ease. Besides, you won't be the ones truly protecting Xiang'er. At most, you'll clear away some nuisances. It'll be simple."
Ling Guang breathed a sigh of relief. "In that case, thank you for your favor, City Lord Sir."
Lu Yin bowed as well. "Thank you, City Lord Sir."
Yu Sheng grunted in acknowledgment.
When they