Zhang Xu didn't know what Lu Qinglan was thinking. Just like the description in the original work, this person was calm, wise, and had the majesty of an emperor. He never showed his thoughts on his face.

The group landed gracefully in front of the group. Lu Qinglan, at the head of the group, casually bowed to Rong Yue: "I noticed something unusual in the direction of the capital and was just about to go and see what happened there?"

"The Grand Preceptor's rainmaking went awry, summoning a dark cloud that swallowed all those who were turned into mummies."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qinglan looked towards the capital.

"Senior brother, could it be related to the drought demon in Yong County?" Duan Mu suggested from the side.

“Drought demons have appeared in many places within the territory of Chen Kingdom. I’m afraid it’s not just Yong County, but other places as well.” Lu Qinglan pondered. “Now the capital is in great danger. Qin Renchuan, you take the princess and the others to Yuqing Mountain. Duan Mu, you take a few junior brothers to check the other borders. The rest of you come with me to the capital.”

Rong Yue handed the package to Qin Renchuan: "This belongs to the Imperial Preceptor. Please take it back and give it to his master. I am going back to the capital with Immortal Lu. As a princess of Chen, I must fulfill my responsibilities."

Lu Qinglan took the package and looked at its contents: "This might be related to the capital, so it's best to take it with you." She then looked at Rong Yue, "The capital is in grave danger right now, so it's not suitable for you to go with us."

"She's the only member of the royal bloodline now. If she's not suitable to go, then who is suitable to go?" Yan Chenghuan's words were full of sarcasm.

Sure enough, the second male lead's gentleness is reserved only for the female lead; everyone else, no matter who they are, is just a cabbage in his eyes.

Lu Qinglan wasn't annoyed: "Nobody knows the situation there. There's no guarantee of the princess's safety."

"You don't need to worry about her safety."

Lu Qinglan: "Whatever you say." After saying that, Lu Qinglan took off with her two disciples by casting a spell, her robes fluttering and exuding an ethereal aura.

Yan Chenghuan grabbed Rong Yue's wrist, preparing to leave, but Rong Yue pressed his hand down: "Take Xuxu with you!"

Yan Chenghuan frowned: "Princess, with my strength, I can only protect you alone."

Faced with Yan Chenghuan's undisguised disdain, Zhang Xu was not annoyed. She smiled and said, "Don't worry about me, Princess. You've forgotten, I know martial arts. You go ahead first, I'll follow you."

"Alright!" Rong Yue followed Yan Chenghuan reluctantly.

After everyone disappeared from Zhang Xu's sight, Xiao Mumu poked her head out and said, "That person in the blue clothes is scary, and those in the green clothes are not easy to get along with either, but that lady in the red clothes smells so good, I want to stick to her."

Xiao Mumu is a tree spirit, pure and innocent, so it's not surprising that she can see the demonic seed inside Yan Chenghuan. The one in red is the female lead, so it's understandable that Xiao Mumu likes her. It's just that she doesn't even like the male lead.

"That guy in the blue shirt is so cold, like a block of wood. I don't like him."

Zhang Xu retorted, "Aren't you a blockhead too?"

"That's different. I'm a tree spirit! Eating me can increase my cultivation, but that piece of wood won't do." Little Wood's tone was a bit smug.

Zhang Xu quickly covered Xiao Mumu's mouth: "Silly Mumu, how can you just say things like that! Who have you told about this?"

Little Mumu tilted her head and opened her innocent eyes: "I don't know. I've told all the people who can see me, but they don't believe me."

Xiao Mumu still seemed a bit troubled. Zhang Xu, both amused and exasperated, questioned Liu Wu, asking if this was a prop or a sign of being taken advantage of.