A warning

The hundred-strong party was none other than a merchant caravan and the escorts of the Zongjian Escort Agency!

"Wonderful!"

When she recognized the escorts from the Zongjian Escort Agency, Lu Mingyue breathed an inward sigh of relief. Most of the problem that had been troubling her instantly melted away.

Whatever Bai Zishan's purpose is, as long as I follow this party to Taiping City, I won't have to fear him trying anything along the way!

Although Bai Zishan was very strong, as far as Lu Mingyue could sense, his cultivation really was only at the Qi Refining Stage, fifth level.

Otherwise, Bai Zishan would not have struggled so much against Guo Ding and Yang Qin earlier!

And this party numbered a full hundred people. The Zongjian Escort Agency had sent twenty-five escorts, including Dugu Jian's eldest disciple, Dugu Sheng!

Although they were all mortals, with her added to their numbers, surely they could guard against a single Bai Zishan?

Besides the two legacies on the Corpse-Wrapping Cloth, Lu Mingyue had obtained a great deal of information about the cultivation world from Guo Ding's and Yang Qin's memories, with Taiping City being a particular focus.

This place is only three days' journey from Taiping City and falls within the protection of the Taiping City Lord. Even those bandit cultivators don't dare attack passing caravans or cultivators here. Otherwise, they would be offending the Taiping City Lord, a mighty expert at the peak of the Qi Refining Stage...

Lu Mingyue still did not know how powerful someone at the Qi Refining Stage peak was, but she could clearly tell from Guo Ding's and Yang Qin's memories that this city lord was the overlord of the thousand-li region surrounding Taiping City!

Besides his powerful cultivation, this was also because the city lord was skilled in alchemy. Rumor had it that even great cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm bought pills from him!

And that city lord also had close ties with several great Immortal Sects!

With all that, who would dare disobey the orders he issued within Taiping City?

In any case, Lu Mingyue felt that if Bai Zishan had nothing to fear from the Taiping City Lord, he would not need to be so secretive about his purpose.

So, for the next three days, all I need to do is follow them safely to Taiping City!

Lu Mingyue took a deep breath and listened as Meng Hai negotiated with the Zongjian Escort Agency's eldest disciple beside her, then introduced her and Bai Zishan, who had stepped out of the carriage, to the caravan leader. Naturally, Lu Mingyue cooperated fully, presenting an utterly friendly demeanor.

"Honored immortals, please accept our bows!"

Not only were the caravan leader and his companions tremendously excited, but the escorts from the Zongjian Escort Agency also looked apprehensive. Besides reverence, their gazes toward Lu Mingyue held an obvious trace of guilt.

This young lady was actually an immortal!

That little old man named Long had really landed them in a terrible pit!

"Please forgive us, honored immortal. Had we known your identity earlier, we would never have dared behave so presumptuously before you..."

Dugu Sheng felt that, as the Zongjian Escort Agency's eldest disciple, he ought to say something, at least.

If they had truly offended an immortal, their Zongjian Escort Agency would probably have no choice but to leave Cangzhou Prefectural City!

"It's a trifling matter. I was the one who didn't want to make a fuss. Brother Dugu, please don't take it to heart!"

Lu Mingyue smiled gently, smoothing things over for Uncle Long, then took the initiative to change the subject.

"As it happens, we encountered two evil cultivators along the way, and the Evergreen Escort Agency suffered heavy casualties. Brother Bai and I still need to go to Taiping City, so I'm afraid we'll be imposing on you and your people quite a bit, Brother Dugu!"

Cultivators who practiced demonic cultivation techniques were evil cultivators.

Those who cultivated by robbing others, meanwhile, were commonly called bandit cultivators.

This, too, was knowledge of the cultivation world that Lu Mingyue had obtained from Guo Ding's and Yang Qin's memories.

"Miss Lu is right."

Standing to one side, Bai Zishan heard Lu Mingyue's words and had no choice but to force a somewhat strained smile at Dugu Sheng.

That damned escort agency!

Those three damned escorts from the Evergreen Escort Agency!

They could have shown up at any other time, but they had to come now. Why had he chosen the Evergreen Escort Agency in the first place?

Wasn't it precisely because the Evergreen Escort Agency had so few people and so little strength that it would most easily set off his handsome, dashing bearing?

"You're far too kind! It is our honor to have you two honored immortals willing to travel with us!"

Naturally, Dugu Sheng could not discern Bai Zishan's thoughts. He was simply overwhelmed with excitement and cupped his fists, bowing deeply to the two of them as he spoke.

"If either of you needs anything, please just give the word. We will certainly do everything in our power!"

As for escort fees and the like, Dugu Sheng did not even consider them.

These were two immortals!

Although it seemed that Meng Qing had maneuvered him into this-after all, before they came, Meng Qing and the other two had all said they had merely encountered mounted bandits...

But now that the battle between immortals was over, having two immortals accompany them would only raise the Zongjian Escort Agency's reputation further. Before long, it would probably secure its position as the foremost escort agency in Cangzhou Prefectural City!

"Of course, of course."

Lu Mingyue smiled calmly. Just like that, the matter was settled, and all three parties were delighted.

First, she was happy. At least she would not have to spend the next three days with her heart in her throat.

Second, the people of the Zongjian Escort Agency and the caravan were all happy. With two immortals accompanying them, they would receive a little more regard even when they reached Taiping City.

Finally, Meng Hai was happy as well. His escort mission had failed, and his escort agency had nearly been wiped out. Now that he could entrust his clients to the Zongjian Escort Agency, which far surpassed the Evergreen Escort Agency, he could return with peace of mind, taking Meng Qing, the other two, and the remains of his disciples with him.

Of course, the only unhappy person among them was perhaps Bai Zishan.

But no one cared how he felt.

Lu Mingyue had done it deliberately, while Dugu Sheng and the others dared neither ask nor think too much about it. As for Meng Hai...

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"Fairy Lu, although the Zongjian Escort Agency is escorting you, Taiping City has many cultivators. It is said to be far more dangerous than Cangzhou Prefectural City. Since you are going there alone, you must be extremely careful from here on!"

When they parted the next day, Meng Hai handed the waterskin to Lu Mingyue and offered this earnest warning.

Lu Mingyue's delicate brows rose slightly. She gave Meng Hai another look and noticed a hint of depth in the old man's smiling eyes.

Her thoughts stirred, and she immediately understood: Escort Chief Meng was reminding her to be wary of Bai Zishan!

After all, given the difference in their status, Meng Hai should not have had the courage to offer her such a warning.

Yet Meng Hai had brought it up at this moment.

To outsiders, it merely sounded like heartfelt words from Escort Chief Meng after the Evergreen Escort Agency's heavy casualties, so heartfelt that he had forgotten the gulf between himself and Fairy Lu.

Even Bai Zishan merely thought this damned old man talked far too much nonsense and was so irritated that he could not be bothered to spare him another glance.

Only Lu Mingyue heard the meaning behind Escort Chief Meng's words.

"Thank you for the warning, Escort Chief Meng. Rest assured, I'll be doubly careful!"

Lu Mingyue answered with an equally sincere expression, speaking each word distinctly, and even winked at Meng Hai when she finished.

Meng Hai breathed an inward sigh of relief.

He, too, understood what Fairy Lu meant.

Fortunately, though this young lady was young, she had understood his warning.

As for what came next, an old man with one foot in the grave like him truly had no standing to interfere.

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