He Surely Knew Something, but His Position Kept Him from Speaking! (Please Subscribe and Vote with Monthly Tickets)

Hua Rumeng looked at Li Chen's conspicuous robes of a high-ranking Holy See official, then at the Amethyst Token at his waist, a symbol of supreme authority. She could not help reminding him softly, "Young Master Li, are you going to the Azure Qilin Kingdom dressed like that?"

There was a barely perceptible trace of worry in her voice.

Li Chen glanced down at his attire and smiled unconcernedly. "What, is there something wrong with it? Tell me about the Azure Qilin Kingdom."

Hua Rumeng gathered her thoughts and explained, "Since ancient times, the Azure Qilin Kingdom has been one of the three strongest military powers among the Southern Kingdoms. Legend has it that an ancient divine Qilin fell here. Spiritual energy abounds within its borders, and many hidden secret realms and rare heavenly treasures can be found there. As a result, cultivators are numerous, and the people are fiercely spirited. More importantly..."

She paused and lowered her voice further. "The ruler of the Azure Qilin Kingdom and his senior ministers are extremely hostile toward the Holy See. They believe its influence interferes with their internal affairs and eats away at imperial authority. So, your attire..."

Her meaning was clear. This outfit might let him walk unhindered elsewhere, but in the Azure Qilin Kingdom, it would likely invite unnecessary trouble, or even hostility.

After listening, Li Chen merely waved a hand, a playful smile curling his lips. "No matter. I have other identities. How about a merchant?"

Seeing that he had everything well in hand, Hua Rumeng said no more, though she could not help feeling even more apprehensive.

Only she and Li Chen were traveling together on this return to the Azure Qilin Capital.

To improve her cultivation, she had chosen to follow Li Chen. In a sense, she