The group of eight officially set out on the road to Xiang River Prefecture City.
Just as the eight of them headed for Xiang River Prefecture City, Bai Xiuyao received word within the Bai Clan that Jiang Feng had already left the city.
"Good boy, he's finally left the city!" Though Bai Xiuyao stood less than four feet tall, a powerful killing intent now emanated from him.
"Clan Chief, there is one more matter..."
"Stop hemming and hawing. Speak!" Bai Xiuyao snorted.
"For some reason, Jiang Feng has actually gotten involved with Nanfei, the owner of Auspicious Residence."
"Oh?" Bai Xiuyao was clearly surprised as well.
He had long known that Nanfei must have some force backing her, but with his capabilities, he had yet to uncover where that force came from.
The servant continued his report. "Nanfei has, for the first time ever, formed a merchant caravan bound for Xiang River Prefecture. She even paid a substantial commission to hire Jiang Feng to guard it."
Bai Xiuyao frowned. "That slut is definitely up to something!"
"Forming a caravan for Xiang River Prefecture at a time like this is far too sudden!"
The servant went on, "These past few days, Jiang Feng has been hiding inside Auspicious Residence. It is said that he was in secluded cultivation."
"In this subordinate's opinion, Jiang Feng and Nanfei likely share some unspeakable relationship."
Bai Xiuyao considered it. "Hmph, so what?"
"If I want to kill Jiang Feng, could Nanfei possibly stop me?"
The servant hesitated before adding, "This may be somewhat troublesome."
"With Nanfei there, it really will not be easy to make a move."
"Because Jiang Feng actually donated for a baronial title at the Imperial Office."
At this, Bai Xiuyao frowned. "That really does make things troublesome!"
Given his status, quietly