Tu Shan Lingxi has made up her mind to go down the mountain.
She figured that since the Imperial Preceptor's secluded place had a protective barrier set up by him, it wouldn't matter if she slipped out for a little while.
Moreover, if I miss this opportunity, and that bastard Yin Yi gets away, wouldn't it be even more troublesome to find him again?
Without further ado, Tu Shan Lingxi put down her teacup, stood up without saying a word, and tried to use her teleportation technique to leave.
"Hey, Xi'er, where are you going?"
Yi Changfeng called out to the little fox. He could see that Tu Shan Lingxi was acting differently than usual, and asked her with some curiosity.
"You humans should refrain from asking too many questions about the little fox."
Tu Shan Lingxi left these words behind and then used her teleportation technique.
Her figure vanished instantly...
But when she landed, she found that a man had appeared beside her at some point. Yi Changfeng had grabbed her hand and followed her.
The little fox's fur stood on end. Was this guy here to cause trouble?
Tu Shan Lingxi slapped the person away hard with her delicate white hands and said angrily.
"Why did you come along? I clearly didn't plan to bring you!"
Yi Changfeng grimaced as he was slapped, but he only touched his nose guiltily and didn't dare to complain at all.
Moreover, he had just been holding the little fox's waist, which offended Xi'er, so he deserved the slap.
"I'm sorry, I'm worried about you."
Yi Changfeng appeared exceptionally sincere, speaking without the slightest hint of unease, revealing his true thoughts.
“Xi’er, what do you want to eat when you go out? Everything outside costs money. Besides, this is the capital, and it’s guarded by soldiers. It’s hard to buy food here. I’ll cook for you.”
He seemed calm and listed his advantages one by one. Fortunately, he had a habit of carrying money, so the two of them had no problem with their expenses.
After Yi Changfeng finished speaking, he saw that Tu Shanlingxi's resistance had lessened considerably, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Looks like we've passed this hurdle.
Tu Shan Lingxi realized that she hadn't brought any money with her, and felt annoyed that she had acted too rashly. Fortunately, Yi Changfeng was there.
What bad intentions could a little fox possibly have? At most, it's just a bit reckless.
After Tu Shan Lingxi realized what had happened, she honestly apologized to Yi Changfeng, her face full of remorse.
Her big, bright eyes blinked, and the obvious apology in them warmed Yi Changfeng's heart. He knew that Xi'er was the most sympathetic person.
"I'm so sorry, Master Steward, it was my fault just now—"
Before she could finish speaking, the man covered her mouth with his palm. Then, she felt a tightness around her waist as he pulled her against the wall.
Shh, someone's there.
Yi Changfeng whispered into Tu Shanlingxi's ear, glancing at the soldiers as he spoke.
He did this purely because he didn't want Tu Shan Lingxi's appearance to be seen by others. He knew very well that such a face was extremely rare and that once it was revealed to the world, it would be fought over by others.
Although Tu Shan Lingxi didn't explicitly say what she was planning to do, judging from what the little fox had previously revealed, they couldn't alert the enemy.
Tu Shan Lingxi felt the large hand tightly around her waist. The two were very close, and she could clearly hear Yi Changfeng's heartbeat.
The blows, one after another, struck her ear heavily, somewhat like the heartbeat of the Imperial Advisor.
After waiting for the group to pass by, Yi Changfeng finally released Tu Shanlingxi. His ears turned slightly red, and his eyes began to dart around.
"I'm sorry, I was just being offensive."
Tu Shan Lingxi also felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange, but she knew that Yi Changfeng was doing it for her own good.
"I'm fine. Also, thank you, Master Steward."
An ambiguous atmosphere spread between the two...
"Please don't call me Master Steward anymore. I'm just a servant, nothing more. I'm only grateful for the care I receive from the Grand Preceptor."
Yi Changfeng found the address "Sir" extremely grating. How could it be so distant? He lowered his head slightly, concealing the injury in his eyes.
Even so, Tu Shan Lingxi still noticed the hint of brokenness in his gentle demeanor.
The little fox immediately became anxious. She tugged at Yi Changfeng's sleeve with her little hand, but he didn't react.
In a moment of panic, she actually cupped his face in her hands. The two looked at each other, and Tu Shan Lingxi clearly saw the surprise in Yi Changfeng's eyes. She smiled a little embarrassedly.
"Well, I won't call you Master Steward anymore, don't be sad."
After saying that, the little fox reluctantly let go of his hand, afraid that she might have done something to upset him again.
After all, that broken aura made even the little fox feel a little sorry for him.
"Then Xi'er, just call me Changfeng."
A barely perceptible smile flashed in Yi Changfeng's eyes. Forgive him for being selfish this once; he really hoped that his name could be uttered by the little fox.
He looked at Tu Shan Lingxi cautiously, his eyes filled with expectation, a faint light igniting within them.
"May I?"
"Yes, Changfeng."
Tu Shan Lingxi smiled sweetly and nodded heavily. If this title was so important to him, then it wouldn't hurt to agree to it.
"Thank you, Xi'er."
Yi Changfeng was deeply moved. This was the first time in his two lives that he had heard Xi'er call his name, and the emotion he felt was overwhelming.
For some reason, his eyes started to sting, his nose felt stuffy, and the bitterness in his heart kept fermenting.
The little fox was incredibly clever; she almost immediately realized that Yi Changfeng was about to cry. She didn't want to see a man shed tears, and she didn't have that kind of taste herself.
Tu Shan Lingxi tugged at Yi Changfeng's sleeve: "Hey, Yi Changfeng, you're not allowed to cry, or I'll send you back to the Imperial Preceptor's residence first."
"Silly girl, I'm happy, why would I be crying?"
Yi Changfeng's eyes were full of tenderness. He reached out and rubbed the little fox's head, then changed to a gentle expression.
Looking at Tu Shan Lingxi's stunningly beautiful face, Yi Changfeng's eyes flashed with infatuation before he quickly regained his senses.
His eyes showed worry, and his face became more thoughtful. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke.
"Xi'er, with your appearance, you are easily targeted by bad people and will cause a disturbance in crowds, which is not conducive to your travel."
Yi Changfeng saw the little fox touch its face and knew that his words had worked, so he took the opportunity to make a suggestion.
In his heart, he didn't want Tu Shan Lingxi to appear in front of everyone with such beauty.
Yi Changfeng could almost foresee how many people would covet his Xi'er.
"Xi'er, do you have any magic to cover your face, or would it be alright if you transformed back into your original form?"
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