Song Zhou, who hadn't left yet, suddenly sensed a spatial fluctuation in the air. He turned around happily to look at the newcomer, "Lord City Lord, you're finally back..."

But when he saw Lu Fuyue standing next to Lü Yue, her face pale and bloodless, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes, and he immediately ran over, "Senior Brother Lu, how did you get injured?"

"And how come you're with the City Lord? Could it be that you, like me, have become a servant of the City Lord's mansion?"

Lu Fuyue pursed her lips; she also wanted to know why this city lord had brought her back.

Green Moon gave Song Zhou a warning glance, "Lu Xing is not the same as you. You are a male slave, while he is the city lord's newly acquired male concubine."

"Since you know each other, you will stay by Lu Xing's side and serve him well from now on."

Song Zhou's face turned pale, and he wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.

...

After Lü Yue left, Lu Fuyue was assigned to the City Lord's Mansion, to the place closest to her courtyard. It was said that the area was originally a forbidden zone within the entire City Lord's Mansion, and no one except the City Lord was allowed to enter.

Even one of Green Moon's favorite male concubines, who had only mentioned wanting to go in for a look, was immediately thrown into the Hundred Ghost Cave by Green Moon and died from the tearing and biting of a hundred ghosts.

But now that Green Moon has actually let Lu Fuyue move in, this news immediately attracted the attention of the others living in the City Lord's Mansion.

Among them were many exceptionally talented geniuses, outstanding in appearance, demeanor, and cultivation. Some were even personally brought back by Green Moon from outside, making them practically half-masters in the City Lord's Mansion.

They naturally knew that the Xingzhi Courtyard was once home to the city lord's most beloved man, a man they couldn't even mention.

These people all knew that the reason they were able to gain the city lord's favor and survive well in this Netherworld City was because they all bore some resemblance to him.

Among them, the one who most resembles that person is indeed a mortal from the mortal realm, Wang Baiyu.

Unexpectedly, another one has appeared now, and has even moved into Xingzhiyuan. How could this not pique their curiosity?

Therefore, on the first night that Lu Fuyue and Song Zhou moved in, many people came to the entrance of Xingzhi Courtyard one after another, but Song Zhou blocked them all from entering.

...

Xingzhiyuan,

Lu Fuyue was meditating on the bed, circulating her cultivation technique to slowly recover from the internal injuries she had sustained the day before.

But Song Zhou kept pacing back and forth in front of her, sometimes frowning, sometimes sighing. It seemed like Song Zhou walked for as long as she had been cultivating.

Lu Fuyue frowned slightly, and after circulating her cultivation technique through the body once more, she slowly opened her eyes. "Song Zhou, if you're bored, go outside."

Song Zhou paused, then sat down next to Lu Fuyue with a grin, reaching out to massage her legs and shoulders, saying ingratiatingly, "Senior Brother Lu, are you tired? How about I give you a massage?"

Lu Fuyue's eyes turned cold, and she blocked his movement with her elbow. "Get to the point."

Song Zhou then stopped what he was doing and looked at Lu Fuyue somewhat embarrassedly, "Senior Brother Lu, do you like the City Lord? I think she seems to like you a lot."

"She abandoned me and left for you, leaving me to serve you. You two didn't know each other before, did you?"

Lu Fuyue was slightly taken aback, then shook her head. She was certain that she did not know the Lord of Youming City before, let alone be the reincarnation of her beloved.

"You're interested in her?"

Song Zhou lowered his head, his voice gradually softening, "Is it that obvious?"

Lu Fuyue looked at him seriously. "It is indeed very obvious."

Song Zhou touched his burning face. For some reason, this was the first time he had seen the city lord, but the moment he saw her, his heart started racing and his whole body felt hot.

He had only been at the city lord's mansion for two or three days, but those two or three days were enough to make him fall for her.

However, the city lord has too many men around him, and he is not among the best in terms of either appearance or cultivation.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Song Zhou's eyes. "Senior Brother Lu, the City Lord probably likes your type. She won't like me."

Lu Fuyue's eyes flickered slightly as she reached out and pulled off the breath-concealing bell from her waist. The small white jade bell lay in her palm.

This bell is a pair with the bell on the city lord's body. It seems to be a token of love given to her by her sweetheart. However, for some reason, the one that belongs to her sweetheart ended up in the Tianxuan Sect's storeroom and was even contracted by her.

Although she explained that she had only obtained the bell by chance, the city lord clearly did not believe her.

So, who exactly was Lu Xing, the former owner of this bell? Could he really be related to the Tianxuan Sect? Or perhaps to the Lu family?

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. "Master Lu, may I come in?"

Song Zhou glanced at the door instinctively and lowered his voice, "Senior Brother Lu, aren't the men who live in the backyard not allowed to come in here? How come someone else was able to get in?"

Lu Fuyue snapped out of her daze and looked at the door. "Go open the door."

Song Zhou walked over, opened the door, looked up, and his face instantly turned cold. "What are you doing here? You're not welcome here. Get out."

Lu Fuyue also walked over and said calmly, "Song Zhou, you are a guest."

Song Zhou pouted, then reluctantly opened the door. "Come in."

Wang Baiyu's expression remained unchanged. His gaze swept past Song Zhou and landed on Lu Fuyue behind him. With just one glance, he understood why the city lord had suddenly allowed this person to stay at Xingzhi Courtyard.

The person before them bore a striking resemblance to the portrait hanging in the City Lord's bedroom, with even their demeanor sharing a similarity.

No wonder she hasn't contacted him these past few days.

He smiled calmly and walked into the room. "This must be Immortal Master Lu. I am Wang Baiyu."

Lu Fuyue nodded slightly and led the man to the table. "Please sit down. May I ask what brings Young Master Wang here today?"

Wang Baiyu slowly sat down. After a moment of silence, he picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to Lu Fuyue. "It's nothing, I just feel that Master Lu looks familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen him before."

Lu Fuyue lowered her eyes, took the cup of tea with one hand, but placed it on the table in front of her without touching it. "There are many similar people in the world. Young Master Wang would be better off focusing his attention on his fiancée."

Wang Baiyu paused slightly, his fingers unconsciously rubbing together. This person was indeed not simple.

"Does Master Lu know Cui'er?"