Chapter 1586 - 646: Xi Jiuye’s Assistance

Chapter 1586: Chapter 646: Xi Jiuye’s Assistance

In the darkness, houses, rock gardens, courtyards were all accounted for.

By this time, it was already late at night.

The entire City Lord’s Mansion seemed very quiet.

Only the sounds of insects, the maids talking, and the guards dozing off remained. Ye Lingyue listened intently for a moment.

Yet still, there were no clues about the Senluo Ghost Fruit King.

Spiritual power spread inch by inch; there was nothing unusual in the rooms within a half-mile radius.

Could it be that the Wanxiang City Lord did not hide the Senluo Ghost Fruit King in the mansion?

Or is there another secret chamber within the mansion?

A courtyard appeared ahead, different from other courtyards, this one seemed to have no guard.

Ye Lingyue pondered silently, just then, her spiritual power seemed to hit something, and suddenly several rays of golden light shot out from the courtyard.

"Not good, there’s an array!"

Ye Lingyue was shocked; her spiritual power felt like it was scorched by fire and swiftly withdrew.

She had been careless, thinking that as long as there were no powerful Alchemists in the mansion, all would be well, not knowing that this mansion, like the Exotic Treasures Pavilion, had a special array set up.

Ye Lingyue realized things were not looking good and quickly wanted to recall her spiritual power.

But it was obviously too late.

The array in the courtyard made a loud sound, alerting all the guards in the City Lord’s Mansion.

Fortunately, Ye Lingyue had taken the Invisibility Elixir and was not afraid of those guards searching. A few leaps, and she was about to escape outside the mansion.

However, just as Ye Lingyue reached the wall and wanted to leap over it, a powerful pressure came rolling in.

"Bold trespasser, daring to intrude the City Lord’s Mansion at night, do you truly think the Wanxiang City Lord’s territory is so easily breached."

The pressure came crashing down, like an invisible barrier, omnipresent, blocking Ye Lingyue’s retreat.

It turned out that after a search revealed nothing, the Wanxiang City Lord was already pursuing.

As the pressure approached, Ye Lingyue could already hear the sound of footsteps chasing swiftly not far away.

"What to do now, it seems I can only resort to Hong Meng Heaven."

Her mind moved, Ye Lingyue was about to enter Hong Meng Heaven.

But at that moment, a hand suddenly stretched out from the darkness like a ghost, and accurately pulled the invisible Ye Lingyue into an embrace.

Ye Lingyue wanted to break free but found the person’s hand like a shackle, locking several acupoints tightly.

The man tugged forcefully, Ye Lingyue felt her vision blur, and she was already in his arms.

A sound of robe fluttering, her sight was suddenly blocked by an outer cloak-like garment.

Ye Lingyue could only see one hand firmly binding her wrist and waist.

A faint scent of ambergris wafted to her nose.

Through the fabric’s texture, Ye Lingyue could hear the heartbeat of the other person.

A man’s unique body temperature, and a solid strong chest, this person who appeared unexpectedly, is a man?!

The man’s stature must be very tall; leaning against his chest, she couldn’t even touch his chin.

"Who are you?"

Ye Lingyue was about to ask.

"If you don’t want to die, shut up."

The deep voice made Ye Lingyue tense up.

This voice...

The sound of rushing footsteps, the City Lord’s Mansion’s people were near.

"Brother Xi, how could it be you?"

A stranger’s voice, yet full of authority.

Following the momentum, Ye Lingyue was sure that the person must be the legendary Wanxiang City Lord.

But why does the Wanxiang City Lord know Xi Jiuye...

The owner of that hand was indeed Xi Jiuye; Ye Lingyue never expected to encounter him in the City Lord’s Mansion.

Furthermore, clearly having taken the Invisibility Elixir, how was he able to accurately locate her?

Ye Lingyue didn’t know that someone of Xi Jiuye’s Divine Sovereign Level had opened the Heart Eye, making anyone using elixirs, spiritual artifacts, or even hidden primordial spirits or beasts exposed before him.

The hand on her waist tightened further, Ye Lingyue was firmly locked in front of Xi Jiuye, her face paled with anger.

Yet because of the Wanxiang City Lord, she had no choice but to hold back without speaking.

Perhaps sensing the Earth Evil Female Monarch’s submission, Xi Jiuye’s usually cold lips revealed a faint smile.

He responded somewhat obsequiously.

"City Lord, Xi was preparing to leave, but upon hearing cries of an assassin within the mansion, I was powerless and couldn’t offer assistance."

"Truly letting Brother Xi down, the assassin is likely still within the mansion. It’s late now, and all paths are temporarily closed. Brother Xi, would you like to stay in the mansion tonight?"

The Wanxiang City Lord examined Xi Jiuye in front of him.

Clad in black, Xi Jiuye blended into the night like the ruler of the dark.

This young man had a favorable connection with him, and being a Guest Elder of the mansion, he invited him for a banquet tonight.

Xi Jiuye gladly visited, the two talked for hours; originally, Xi Jiuye was ready to leave, but suddenly the mansion’s array warned of danger.

The Wanxiang City Lord had earlier pinpointed the assassin’s location, but upon arrival, the assassin’s aura suddenly disappeared.

The Wanxiang City Lord hesitated and looked at Xi Jiuye a few more times.

Around them, there were no other hints of a presence.

"If that’s the case, I’ll accept your proposal and stay temporarily in the mansion. Please notify Third Young Master Jin."

Xi Jiuye agreed with pleasure.

"Someone, take Brother Xi to rest at Mountain and Sea Inn."

Ye Lingyue felt the hand on her waist apply pressure, lifting her up with ease.

Wanxiang City Lord’s gaze followed closely behind.

Ye Lingyue dared not move much, only allowing Xi Jiuye to lead her towards Mountain and Sea Inn.

"Lord Xi, please rest assured, if there’s anything, feel free to command. There’s an assassin tonight in the mansion, so please don’t wander around."

The leading maid shyly glanced at the handsome Xi Jiuye, gently closing the door.

The room quieted down instantly.

Xi Jiuye grunted abruptly; his foot was suddenly stomped hard by someone.

A cold voice came.

"Let me go."

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll reveal your identity as the Netherworld Team Captain?"

Xi Jiuye, as if witnessing it, swiftly stretched out his hand like lightning and accurately caught Ye Lingyue’s foot.

"You know who I am?"

Ye Lingyue still had a bit of luck, thinking Xi Jiuye couldn’t see her and planning to attack while he was unguarded, taking advantage to hide in Hong Meng Heaven.

But hearing his tone, he clearly already knew her identity.

She looked up, only to see Xi Jiuye watching her with a faintly ironic smile and those somewhat shadowy eyes fixed on her.