The entire room fell so silent it was almost eerie.
"Gulp-"
Consort Liuye swallowed, her thoughts racing. She knew this man had no reason to deceive her.
He was at Nascent Soul middle stage great perfection, while she was merely a Nascent Soul early stage cultivator. If he wanted to harm her, there was no need to take such a roundabout approach.
Then there was the Eldest Princess's sword and the Blood-Drop Restriction. Either he was the murderer who had killed the Eldest Princess, or he really was her companion.
Either possibility would be a considerable boost to her career. Even if he was a murderer, as long as she could capture him, the Grand Consort and Second Consort would certainly reward her handsomely to keep up appearances.
To give the Imperial Sovereign an explanation, they would not overlook her, the meritorious subject who had avenged the Eldest Princess.
At that thought, she replied into the darkness, "Take me to see the Eldest Princess."
Her words rang out, but the cultivator's silhouette had long since vanished from the darkness. All that remained was the sound of the night breeze brushing against the window.
The servant hurried forward and picked up a talisman from the floor. Several large words had been written on it with spirit power: "Ancient Charm Mountain, northern slope. Meet deep within the clouds."
On the back of the note were the words, "Bring the Mountain-Splitting Axe."
The instant she finished reading, the spirit power on the paper turned into a blood-colored restriction and shot into her body.
That night, Lin Ke returned to his lodgings. Mei, Lan, and Mu Ting had already been waiting for some time.
"Young Master Lin? How did it go?"
Looking at the flaky pastries and tea on the table, Lin Ke