The city lord of Lingluo City was an old man who was particularly good at handling things.
When he heard that Cangliu Yu was coming to the city to help capture the demon, he immediately prepared a welcoming banquet and insisted on having him stay at his home.
They also sent out a large number of people to search for the person on the street.
Shen Zhiyi thought to herself that she just needed to find a place to stay so she could see his pectoral muscles.
So he persuaded Cangliu Yu to agree to return to the city lord's mansion with them.
At the banquet.
Shen Zhiyi held onto all sorts of fruits and snacks tightly.
"Cang Liuyu, could you peel this for me?"
"And this too."
"Hmm, this water's gone flat. Stir it up with your sword energy."
While helping her, Cang Liuyu said helplessly, "We just ate at the restaurant, didn't we?"
Shen Zhiyi took a bite of the pastry and mumbled, "Desserts and fruits, that's for another stomach."
Cang Liuyu: ...
The city lord looked at them and chuckled awkwardly, "You two... are you Daoist partners?"
Cang Liuyu paused for a moment.
His thin lips were pressed into a straight line, and he did not speak.
Shen Zhiyi waved her hand and said, "Lord City Lord, you misunderstand. We are pretending to be Daoist partners. This is to attract the demon so that we can capture it all in one fell swoop."
The city lord breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "I knew it! How could the Sword Master of the Ruthless Path possibly have a Daoist partner?"
He was so shocked by how well the Sword Master took care of her that his jaw almost dropped.
Fortunately, it was just an act.
Otherwise, he would have gone to see sows climbing trees today to calm his nerves.
"But this fox demon is really infuriating!" The city lord slapped his thigh and said worriedly, "Because of it, the young people here dare not easily get married."
"I'm afraid that if I develop any romantic feelings, it will set its sights on me."
He pointed to his son and said, "Look at my son, he's still all alone."
He shook his head and sighed.
Shen Zhiyi followed his gaze.
She saw a young man dressed in a black brocade robe, wearing a golden crown, with a face as handsome as jade, who was looking at her with bright eyes.
"Are you from the Hehuan Sect, young lady?"
Shen Zhiyi nodded, "Exactly."
Lu Ziyu laughed and said, "I knew it. Apart from Shen Zhiyi of the Hehuan Sect, who else could have such an unparalleled beauty?"
"I have long admired your name."
He raised his glass in a toast from afar.
Shen Zhiyi also raised her cup, and said shyly, "Young master is joking. You are quite good-looking yourself."
Cang Liuyu lowered his gaze.
The fingertips gripping the cup slowly tightened.
Lu Ziyu laughed loudly, "Everyone says that women from the Hehuan Sect are not to be approached. In my opinion, if I can get closer to you, it wouldn't matter if I lose some cultivation."
Shen Zhiyi put down her wine glass, somewhat surprised.
"Are you also a cultivator?"
Lu Ziyu puffed out his chest. "Right now, I'm at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm."
Just as Shen Zhiyi was about to say something, a cold sneer came from the next seat.
"What are you showing off in front of the Sword Master?!" The city lord put down his wine cup and scolded, "How many rare and precious treasures did you use to build up your cultivation level?"
"Now that the Sword Master is here, you actually dare to show off?"
Lu Ziyu pouted, "Father, I am naturally no match for the Sword Master, but I don't aspire to the great cause of cultivating immortality."
He grinned at Shen Zhiyi, "All I ask for is to find a wife who is compatible with me."
"If I could find someone like Miss Shen, I would be willing to give her all my cultivation."
Shen Zhiyi's eyes widened, and she leaned forward.
"really?"
Lu Ziyu blushed under her gaze, "Of course it's true."
Shen Zhiyi sat back down silently.
Early stage of Nascent Soul.
That's more than enough to graduate.
They can still manage to get into the upper-middle tier!
Crack!
Cang Liuyu suddenly slammed the Broken Water Sword heavily onto the table.
Everyone was startled.
Cang Liuyu looked at the city lord and curled his lips, "Young Master Lu is not ambitious. The city lord must be very troubled."
The city lord could only manage a forced laugh.
“My son is a good-for-nothing.”
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Sword Master."
Shen Zhiyi secretly glanced at Cang Liuyu.
His profile was sharp and cold, his jawline was taut, and he exuded a chilling aura.
He couldn't help but shrug his shoulders.
never mind.
I'd better not discuss the matter of dual cultivation with him.
He said she could make her own decisions.
She made up her mind and took a sip of wine.
After several rounds of drinks...
Shen Zhiyi was already slightly tipsy, her face flushed.
She shook her head and leaned on Cang Liuyu's shoulder.
His body stiffened for a moment, but his face remained cold as he extended a finger and pushed Shen Zhiyi's head away.
She sat down, still somewhat dazed.
Seeing this, Lu Ziyu stood up and said, "I'll take you two to rest."
He led them to the side room, saying, "Since you two are not a true Daoist couple, I will arrange two rooms for you."
He pointed to the side room next to his courtyard and said, "Miss Chen, you will stay here."
He then pointed to the other end, to the furthest room, "Sword Master, that room is the largest and it's close to my father's courtyard. You can stay there and discuss anything with him."
Cang Liuyu lowered his brows and gave him a cold glance.
Lu Ziyu shuddered inexplicably.
"I...I'll escort Miss Chen inside."
“No need.” Cang Liuyu put his arm around Shen Zhiyi’s waist and said calmly, “The fox demon may come at any time. She is now my Daoist partner, so it is natural for me to escort her.”
After saying that, he picked up Shen Zhiyi and carried her directly into the house.
Lu Ziyu stood at the door, unwilling to give up.
"Then I'll stay here and wait for the Sword Master to come out."
Cang Liuyu carefully placed Shen Zhiyi down, helped her take off her shoes and socks, tucked her in, and then glanced at the obstructive figure still standing at the door, his expression turning cold.
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