Revisiting the City Lord's Mansion!

Hearing her senior's words in the inn's room, Lin Qishuang felt a lump in her throat and her eyes became even more moist.

He quickly took a deep breath, suppressing his emotions, and replied softly, "Thank you for your protection, senior. I will remember it."

She has lived for so many years, cultivating since childhood, overcoming all obstacles to become the revered Qingping Sword Immortal.

She was always the one protecting others; no one had ever protected or pampered her so unconditionally.

Even her former master only valued her talent and used her to benefit the Lingtian Sword Sect, never truly caring about her grievances and difficulties.

This mysterious senior was someone I had never met.

Yet, he repeatedly offered his help during her most difficult and helpless times.

She will never forget this kindness.

Off-screen, Lin Xiao saw Lin Qishuang's moved expression and his heart softened a little.

His tone softened slightly, but it still carried an undeniable air of dominance: "There's no need for that. Since you acknowledge me as your backer, I won't let you suffer the slightest injustice. As for Murong Hai and his son..."

Just as we were saying this, there was another knock on the door, and a man's voice rang out again.

"Fairy Lin, I am from the City Lord's Mansion. I have been ordered to invite you to the City Lord's Mansion for a chat."

In an instant, the atmosphere in the room changed drastically.

The emotion on Lin Qishuang's face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold and stern expression.

She frowned slightly, her tone indifferent and devoid of any warmth as she spoke:

"No need. Go back and tell Murong Hai that I have no intention of going to the City Lord's Mansion, and there's no need to send anyone to harass me again!"

She was already annoyed by the repeated harassment from Murong Hai and his son, and now that a senior was there to support her, she no longer needed to tolerate it.

But the messenger outside seemed to have been prepared; his tone remained respectful, yet carried an air of unyielding authority as he spoke:

"Fairy Lin, please don't make things difficult for me. The City Lord has ordered that you must come to the City Lord's Mansion today."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qishuang's eyes grew even colder, and her grip on the Qingping Sword tightened slightly.

It seems that Murong Hai and his son are determined to keep bothering us. If we don't teach them a lesson today, there will definitely be more trouble in the future.

Just as she was about to get up and open the door to teach this arrogant messenger a lesson, Lin Xiao's voice rang out again.

His imposing presence carried an invisible pressure, even stronger than before, as he said, "Hold your fire! Let's go to the City Lord's Mansion now. I want to see what Murong Hai is really up to!"

As Lin Xiao's voice faded, Lin Qishuang froze in her tracks, then bowed slightly to the air and respectfully replied, "Yes, Senior!"

With those words from her senior, she had no more worries and opened the door.

The messenger outside the door stood with his head bowed. When he saw the door open, he looked up, about to try to persuade him again.

But when he met Lin Qishuang's cold eyes, his heart sank and he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Before he could react, Lin Qishuang said indifferently, "Lead the way!"

The messenger was startled and quickly nodded and bowed, saying, "Yes, yes, please, fairy, please!"

He dared not delay for even a moment, and quickly stepped aside to lead the way, his steps somewhat hurried.

He vaguely sensed that today's events were probably not so simple.

This Fairy Lin's attitude seems to have changed somewhat.

Lin Qishuang stepped out of the room, dressed in snow-white green, her figure upright, the Qingping sword in her hand faintly gleaming with cold light.

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Soon, as the scene changed, Lin Qishuang had returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

Upon arriving at the city lord's mansion again, Lin Xiao was immediately shocked by the scene before him.

The city lord's mansion, which was deserted when I entered the dream, is now filled with people at the entrance in a short time.

Practitioners, carrying various gifts, filed in one after another.

Murong Chen, who had been arrogant and domineering before, was now standing at the door, greeting the guests with a happy expression.

Seeing this scene, Lin Xiao, watching from outside the screen, was quite surprised.

What's going on?

Just as Lin Xiao was marveling at the scene before her, Murong Chen, who had been greeting guests at the door, suddenly caught sight of Lin Qishuang standing there.

The fawning on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a barely perceptible hint of smugness.

However, as if he had thought of something, he quickly stepped forward, feigning respect, and cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Qishuang:

"Fairy Lin, you've finally arrived! My father has prepared a banquet at the manor and has been waiting for you for a long time."

He deliberately raised his voice, attracting the attention of the surrounding cultivators who had come to the banquet, all of whom turned their gazes to Lin Qishuang.

There was curiosity, covetousness, and a degree of apprehension among them.

After all, even though Qingping Sword Immortal has been expelled from Lingtian Sword Sect, her name still resounds throughout the cultivation world.

Lin Qishuang glanced coldly at Murong Chen and said indifferently, "Murong Chen, what exactly are you plotting to harass me repeatedly?"

"You jest, fairy."

Murong Chen wore a fake smile, but his tone carried a barely perceptible hint of harshness as he said:

"It's not that we're deliberately begging for mercy, it's just that a distinguished guest wants to see Fairy Lin, so my father has repeatedly sent people to invite her."

"Oh, I wonder who is so insistent on seeing me?" Lin Qishuang frowned slightly, not expecting such a thing to be involved.

"Well..." Murong Chen smiled slightly, not responding directly, but saying, "Fairy, please go in first, and you'll see for yourself!"

Lin Qishuang glanced at Murong Chen, then looked around at the crowd that had now focused their attention on her, and hesitated.

Seeing Lin Qishuang hesitate, Lin Xiao immediately transmitted his voice, "Go in with him. I want to see who's behind this!"

Having received the message from her senior, Lin Qishuang naturally had no reservations. She nodded almost imperceptibly, then looked at Murong Chen beside her and said coldly, "Lead the way!"

Murong Chen was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting that Lin Qishuang would still dare to go in under such circumstances.

Thinking of the request made by the important figure who had come earlier, a glint of light flashed in Murong Chen's eyes.

Murong Chen glanced greedily at Lin Qishuang, whose attitude was now arrogant, and gritted his teeth, thinking to himself, "I wonder if you'll still be able to maintain this arrogance after you go in and meet that important person!"

Although he thought this in his heart, he did not show the slightest displeasure on the surface. Instead, he smiled and said, "In that case, please follow me, fairy!"

After saying that, he went first to the inner hall of the city lord's mansion.

Seeing this, the surrounding crowd naturally stepped aside, making way for a smooth path.

Lin Qishuang sneered inwardly and followed.

Now that she has the protection of her seniors, she is fearless even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead!