Chapter 485 - 17 Chi Xiao Recognizes Its Master, Night Exploration of Qilin Hunting_2
Originally, it was a place riddled with danger, but with Shaking Light present, it was as if strolling through one’s own backyard. The young girl’s expression remained cool and serene, her steps leisurely. She even took out the snacks that Li Guanyi had just prepared from the small pocket in her sleeve and slowly chewed on them.
Chewing and chewing.
Li Guanyi suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Shaking Light’s wrist.
With a sway of his body and a step on the tree trunk, he directly ascended to the treetop.
Several house guards, all skilled in martial arts, passed by carrying lanterns. Among them, two with swords at their waists, two with staffs, and one with a crossbow—a standard military unit configuration. If the sword-carriers had replaced their lanterns with shields, it would have been the basic Central Plains troop formation.
As they walked, they talked and laughed, "Have you heard that Lord Yuwen brought back a beauty?"
"Indeed, I caught a glimpse, and she was unimaginably beautiful. I swear that since I popped out of my mother’s womb, I have never seen such a beauty. Truly deserving of the title ’the most exquisite beauty under the heavens’, Lord Yuwen himself wants to take her away. Even the City Lord has always deferred to Lord Yuwen, but on this matter, he absolutely refuses to give in."
"He used to frequently visit Miss Hua Rui."
"Ever since this lady was detained in our City Lord Mansion, he has never gone to see Lady Hua Rui again. I heard that Lady Hua Rui suddenly died because the City Lord wanted to win the heart of that beauty and wouldn’t leave any evidence of his relationship with Lady Hua Rui, so he silenced her by killing her."