"Sister Ling, why are you suddenly looking at me like this?"
Xiang Sheng asked doubtfully, but his heart was slightly tense.
Could it be that this person...saw something?
Having witnessed the scene at the rally, Ling Ying never doubted what Xiang Sheng said, and didn't even guard against her.
She looked at Xiang Sheng intently for a moment, finally sighed, and decided to tell the truth: "Miss Shen, you'd better stay by my side for the next period of time."
It turns out that it was not suspicion, but concern.
Xiang Sheng felt a little relieved, but on the surface he looked even more confused: "Why?"
Ling Ying frowned slightly. She was straightforward and usually afraid of explaining to others.
However, Xiang Sheng's innocent nature was very similar to himself back then.
Thinking of the losses and hardships she had endured over the years, she sighed and said patiently:
“I think Elder Wen must have told you that the elixir contains ghost grass.
This ghost grass is unique to a large force. Whenever it appears, someone will be sacrificed by evil cultivators.
Now that this pill has inexplicably fallen into your hands, it means... you are very likely to be chosen as a sacrifice by them!"
As soon as these words came out, Xiang Sheng's face turned pale. "What?! Sacrifice... sacrifice?"
"Don't be afraid."
Ling Ying's tone slowed down, and she soothed him gently, "It's your destiny to be alive. I'm here to investigate this matter. Just stay by my side and nothing will happen to you."
Xiang Sheng's expression improved a little, but he was still skeptical: "You... can you really protect me?"
"certainly!"
Ling Ying smiled proudly: "Have you ever heard of the name of the Red and Green Army?"
"Red and Blue Army?!"
Xiang Sheng's eyes suddenly lit up, revealing a look of surprise:
“Before I left home, I often heard my elders talk about the Red and Green Army, a place that all cultivators in the Immortal Realm yearned for.
I never thought that you are the legendary Red and Green Sergeant, it is such a surprise!"
Ling Ying was very pleased to see her reaction, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up. Then she immediately reacted, coughed lightly to hide the smile on her lips, and said:
"So don't worry, I'll protect you, nothing will happen.
You will stay in Tingfeng Tower for the time being. I will have Elder Wen take you to your residence and send an attendant to accompany you."
Xiang Sheng nodded repeatedly: "Let's go with Sijiu. When I came in before, the other servants ignored me. If he hadn't greeted me, I wouldn't have met you, sister."
When Ling Ying heard her holding a grudge and trying to provoke others, she found her personality more lovable and held back her laughter as she made arrangements together.
Not long after, Ling Ying left with the Soul-Refining Pill, and Sijiu opened the door and came in.
A trace of joy and excitement still remained on the young man's face. He said respectfully, "My dear guest, I will take you to the guest room."
Xiang Sheng nodded with a smile, then stood up and followed.
The guest room Ling Ying arranged was on the second floor. Sijiu led the way, taking small steps until he reached the door, then he whispered,
"Thank you for your kind words, sir."
After saying this, the boy's face turned red and he fled in panic.
Xiang Sheng shook his head and smiled, then pushed the door open and walked in.
The furnishings in the guest rooms are exquisite and luxurious. There is also a quiet room equipped with a top-grade spirit gathering array. It is obviously not a place where ordinary guests can stay.
Since Ling Ying let her stay, she must have a very good impression of her.
Xiang Sheng looked around with interest, and after confirming that there were no restrictions on spying or eavesdropping, his expression instantly became calm.
Walking to the table and sitting down, Xiang Sheng calmly poured himself a cup of tea and sipped it lightly at his lips.
The plan went more smoothly than expected.
She didn't even take out the Blood Pill, and successfully got to know Ling Ying by relying solely on the Soul-Refining Pill.
Although Ling Ying did not reveal her cultivation level just now, from the obscureness of her aura, it can be roughly inferred that this person's cultivation level should be in the celestial fairyland.
Looking at Tingfenglou's attitude towards Ling Ying, this person's status in the Chiqing Army should be quite high. Even if he has used up all the recommendation quotas, he should be able to get one or two more through his connections.
Next, she just needs to show a little bit of her charm at the right time, and it will not be difficult to win her favor.
But now the enemy is in the dark and she is in the light.
No one knows how the trading partner mentioned by Yuan Daoren will appear.
She has to take good care of Ling Ying and can't let her die.
…
For the next three days, Ling Ying went out early and came back late, always in a hurry and had no time to see Xiang Sheng.
It was not until the fourth day that she returned to Tingfeng Tower with a frown on her face.
“Sijiu, what has Miss Shen been doing these days?”
Sijiu had already changed into the finery of Tingfeng Tower, looking refreshed. Upon hearing this, he respectfully replied, "Your Excellency, Guest Shen has not left the house for the past three days. When I went to serve her tea, I saw her fiddling with a broken chessboard."
When Ling Ying heard this, she immediately remembered the broken chessboard that Chen Xiang had bought at the gathering for a high price of six thousand immortal spirit stones. She couldn't help but laugh, and her frown relaxed a little. She said jokingly:
“Sijiu, Miss Shen is your benefactor, and you betrayed her like this?”
Upon hearing this, Sijiu immediately knelt down in fear and said, "First of all, I am from Tingfeng Tower."
When Ling Ying heard this, instead of being happy, the smile on her face faded. "I was just asking casually, you don't have to be nervous. Go tell Miss Shen that I'll come to see her later."
"yes."
Sijiu responded and retreated obediently, but he felt strange in his heart.
He was able to gain a foothold in Tingfeng Tower thanks to Sister Shen, so naturally he stood on Sister Shen's side from the bottom of his heart and didn't want to betray any information to her.
It’s just that Sister Shen said that you can think so, but you can’t do it.
After all, he had to continue staying in Tingfeng Tower, and he had to reveal some information appropriately so that he could continue to make a living here.
Those words just now were also taught by Sister Shen.
It’s just…why is Lord Ling’s reaction different from what Sister Shen said?
You have to tell Sister Shen!
He made up his mind and quickened his pace.
A moment later, Sijiu came to the guest room and repeated Ling Ying's questions and reactions in full. He scratched his head in distress and said, "Sister Shen, why is this? Lord Ling is from Tingfeng Tower, how could he be unhappy?"
After hearing this, Xiang Sheng smiled.
"Sijiu, there are many selfish people in this world, but there are also those who are fair and upright.
Lord Ling is exactly like that, so he was unhappy to hear you were so opportunistic. It was me who was judging you by my own standards."
Sijiu suddenly understood what she was saying, and after hearing the second half of the sentence, she quickly defended Xiang Sheng, "Sister Chen, you are not a mean person! You and Lord Ling are both people I respect and love!"
Xiang Sheng smiled faintly and did not comment.
"Go down, Lord Ling should be here soon."
Sijiu quickly restrained his expression, bowed, and retreated obediently.
Not long after, Ling Ying, who had changed into a clean red dress, strode over in a hurry, "Miss Chen, follow me to a place!"
Seeing her serious expression, Xiang Sheng didn't ask any more questions and stood up to follow her downstairs.
Soon, the two men came to a room, which was empty and no one was there, except for two corpses on the ground.
When Xiang Sheng saw the corpse's face, her pupils shrank slightly, and her face turned slightly pale. "Sister Ling, this person's mask, and the other person's heart mirror..."
Ling Ying nodded gravely, "You guessed right. These two were the ones who attended the market with us four days ago."
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