"Luoxia City..."
Ye Li raised an eyebrow as he listened to Chen Chuan's report from the other end of the Tiger Tally.
Because he had cleaned up the troubles in Longtan Grand Commandery, Chen Chuan was ordered to help him sort out the situation in the surrounding counties and to constantly collect information on any unusual occurrences in Dragon Pool County.
Our goal is to suppress any Demonic Calamity as soon as it begins to emerge.
If Ye Li remembered correctly, Luoxia City was a city near the edge of Longtan Grand Commandery. It was not large in scale and rarely had any unusual events over the years. It had enjoyed at least a thousand years of peaceful life.
What a coincidence!
Just as I was about to set off for the academy in the Capital City, I heard some unusual activity—energy fluctuations at the Dao Evolution Realm level...
Ye Li's thoughts raced, and he quickly put the Phoenix Jade Pendant away.
Just then, Lin Huaijin, who was standing to the side, also frowned, clearly having received the same Communication Transmission.
"Excuse me, I suddenly have something I need to check on."
Lin Huaijin stood up, turned to look at Ye Li, and forced a smile:
"Ye Li, if you have nothing to pack, you can go to the Capital City with the envoy first. I need to go to Luoxia City to check the situation first, so I won't see you off."
The energy fluctuations of the Dao Evolution Realm, accompanied by subtle earth vein reactions, did not elicit the slightest reaction from the Prefect's Seal in his hand.
There is only one reason to explain this situation--
The fact that an external force has severed the connection between Luoxia City and the Prefect's Seal is definitely an anomaly that deserves serious attention!
Upon hearing this, Baiyue's delicate brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
The timing was rather coincidental, but it's understandable that the prefects within the Dasheng territory were busy with many affairs on weekdays.
As long as it doesn't interfere with your official duties, it's fine.
She quickly regained her composure and turned her gaze to Ye Li: "..."
Facing Baiyue's slightly urging gaze, Ye Li propped himself up, looked at the anxious Lin Huaijin, and said calmly:
"I've received the news too, let's go take a look together."
Since we haven't left Dragon Pool yet, and an anomaly involving Dao Evolution Realm cultivators has occurred within our territory, it would be really inexcusable not to go and check it out.
The Malice Points on their own platform has reached its limit.
Ye Li is now powerless against any target he can kill, and demons happen to be the kind of troublesome beings that can be killed on the spot without any reason.
Having said that, he glanced at the woman and added:
"It's routine business. I'll go to the Capital City myself afterward. You can go back and report first."
"This..." Baiyue's mind raced.
Her Main Hall highly values General Ye and is determined to bring him back on this trip; otherwise, she fears she will be subjected to a severe scolding upon her return.
She hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said calmly, "General Ye, as the deputy commander of Longtan, should prioritize clearing up the abnormalities within the prefecture."
"But Your Highness sent me not only to show your sincerity, but also to share the burden with the General during this trip. Since you have important matters to attend to, I am willing to accompany you to Luoxia City to see for myself."
"Wouldn't it be perfect if we waited until the general had settled this matter before returning to the capital together to report back?"
Her suggestion was reasonable, demonstrating both the legitimacy of going together and being incredibly understanding, without any sense of coercion.
Ye Li glanced at her, neither confirming nor denying, only saying:
"What ever."
As soon as he finished speaking, he took the lead and walked out of the mansion. Chen Chuan and the other three, who had not received a reply, had been waiting quietly outside the mansion for a long time.
Baiyue remained expressionless, gave Lin Huaijin a slight bow, and followed closely behind with two bodyguards.
She thought to herself, "A mere city of evil spirits, with General Ye's legendary abilities, should be easy to capture."
Hearing is unreliable, seeing is believing.
This is a good opportunity to observe up close the performance of this rising star who has become famous in the Xianjing Continent.
After the other party resolves the Trouble, offering a few appropriate words of praise at the right time will not only help the Main Hall gain more favor in her eyes, but also give you something to say when reporting back.
It is indeed a win-win solution.
Thinking of this, Baiyue's steps became lighter.
Even with the king's decree at hand, General Ye of Longtan still puts the safety of the region first. Such a strong sense of responsibility will surely be of great help to Your Highness in the future!
Compared to the rampant rumors in the Xianjing Continent, this insightful and perceptive character is what makes her truly feel fortunate.
It seems Your Highness is indeed blessed with good fortune to have such a person's help.
There is still a chance for a future struggle for the throne!
The capital of the Great Capital City, Qingxin Hall.
Princess Ling'a Li Yingluo, was idly playing with a warm, smooth jade pendant, a hint of smugness on her delicate face.
Baiyue has been gone for two days now. Judging by the time, she should have met Ye Li by now, right?
He even handed over the Jade Pendant, which proved his identity, to the other party—it was a truly ingenious idea!
She could already imagine Baiyue's overwhelmed and tearful expression when she returned and described to her the jade Jade Pendant she had carefully prepared for Ye Li!
"Such courteous treatment from me should surely make a minor local official grateful," she muttered to herself, a slight smirk playing on her lips.
"Once we reach the Capital City and he enters Shiguang Academy, I will make sure he serves me well and curbs the arrogance of those haughty fellows there!"
Li Yingluo has already begun to plan how to make Ye Li shine in the academy competition so that her rarely seen Father Emperor will take notice.
It can also severely dampen the arrogance of that Eldest Princess!
Princess Ling'an was not entirely unaware of the significance of the opponent's achievements. She knew that being able to defeat Sword Dao cultivator at the fifth level of the Dao Evolution Realm head-on was definitely among the top ranks of local generals.
Although his cultivation level isn't outstanding, with her personal guidance, Ye Li is bound to secure a place in [Shiguang Academy] in the future!
Buzz!--
Just as Princess Ling'an was lost in her daydreams about the future, unable to contain herself...
Just then, a jade pendant at her waist, used for communication, suddenly glowed faintly, followed by Baiyue's respectful voice:
"Your Highness, this servant has already seen Lord Ye."
Princess Ling'an perked up, immediately sat up straight, and listened attentively.
It's here!
She couldn't wait to hear how grateful Ye Li would be!
However, Baiyue's next words instantly froze the smugness on her face:
"However, the timing of the meeting was not quite right. He had just agreed to go to the Capital City when a sudden disturbance occurred in Luoxia City in the Western Territory of Longtan. Not only were there energy fluctuations at the Dao Evolution Realm, but the Nine Luminaries Division Captain stationed there also disappeared without a trace."
"So he changed his mind at the last minute, saying he needed to go handle things first before heading to the Capital City to report on his duties. This servant has volunteered to accompany him so that Your Highness can assess the true worth of this General Ye..."
Not hearing the answer she wanted, Princess Ling'an's smile vanished, and she asked with a stern face:
"Does Longtan Grand Commandery lack a prefect? Why does this deputy general have to personally go to the scene for everything, even ignoring orders from the Capital City?"
"How could this be..." Baiyue hesitated for a moment, then quickly came up with an explanation, saying:
"The prefect of Longtan Grand Commandery was personally promoted by you, and he recommended Ye Li to you. Ye Li can be considered to have received your patronage."
"Therefore, it's understandable that he would be more diligent in everything; in that case, he will only be more loyal to His Highness."
Princess Ling'an was delighted to hear this and stopped pursuing the matter, letting out a soft hum:
"Since that's the case, then he may go and handle it. If he needs anything, he can simply inform me. There will be no refusal!"
"Your Highness is wise."
On a Star Skiff above Longtan Grand Commandery.
After Baiyue disconnected the jade pendant communication, Lin Huaijin coughed twice and tentatively asked:
"Your Highness... do you have any new instructions?"
"He didn't say anything else." Baiyue shook her head slightly, then looked at Ye Li and smiled:
"I simply greatly approve of the general's actions and have asked me to cooperate fully throughout the operation. As for the trip to the Capital City, that's actually the least urgent matter."
Ye Li nodded slightly, as a polite gesture.
The other party's attitude was quite calm.
It seems that this Third Princess is not the kind of naive and ignorant high-ranking official.
If it's that kind of self-centered fool who flaunts his royal status in front of me...
Ye Li really had to ask her to just fly away.