Chapter 2347 - 2037: I Plan to Go to Guangling County
Seeing Zhou Youyou silent, merely focusing on shoving pastries into her mouth, Xu Jingshu felt a surge of unexplainable anger.
As a Protector of the Heavenly Fate Sect, Zhou Youyou’s status was below hers as the Saintess. Previously, Zhou Youyou had always shown her great respect, but ever since Zhou Youyou reached the late-stage Xuan Realm, she had completely ignored her Saintess status.
If Zhou Youyou does indeed breakthrough to the Earth Realm, it is feared that the two sisters would disregard her Saintess standing even more.
Just as Xu Jingshu was about to speak again, a disciple of the Heavenly Fate Sect entered the pavilion, addressing Zhou Xiaoxiao, "Right Protector, Lu Chen has sent someone with a letter, asking you to pass it to the Sect Hierarch."
After Lu Chen finished writing the letter, he headed to the West Wing Courtyard, intending for Zhou Xiaoxiao to deliver the letter, but when he went to the West Wing Courtyard, he did not find Zhou Xiaoxiao.
Later, he heard that the Zhou sisters had gone to the Hundred Flowers Tower, so he proactively sent the letter there.
Zhou Xiaoxiao took the letter from the disciple’s hand, glanced at the cover, and then said to the disciple, "You may deliver the letter to the Sect Hierarch directly."
With that said, she handed the letter back to the disciple.
Hearing their conversation, Xu Jingshu grew increasingly curious about Lu Chen.
A mere human daring to write to their Sect Hierarch is unheard of, yet she had heard before that Lu Chen had written letters to the Sect Hierarch, even frequently.
She was quite eager to know the content of Lu Chen’s letters, but considering these letters were addressed to the Sect Hierarch, she dared not intercept them casually.
Xu Jingshu looked towards Zhou Xiaoxiao and curiously asked, "Does the Right Protector know the contents of Lu Chen’s letters?"
Zhou Xiaoxiao replied, "I do not know, Saintess."
In truth, Zhou Xiaoxiao could guess the content of the letters. Occasionally, she would secretly open Lu Chen’s letters; they contained nothing but sentimental words, hoping Yun Yudie would marry him.
Such matters, affecting their Sect Hierarch’s reputation, could not be disclosed to Xu Jingshu.
If it were known among other mysterious entities that a human dared covet the Sect Hierarch physically, and moreover, their Sect Hierarch occasionally responded to Lu Chen, how would those entities view their Sect Hierarch?
Seeing Zhou Xiaoxiao unwilling to talk, Xu Jingshu was disinclined to inquire further.
She stood up from the chair, flicked her sleeve, and left the Hundred Flowers Tower without a backward glance.
She did not wish to interact with the two sisters anymore. They were mere Protectors before but now their realm was comparable to hers, which made her Saintess position insecure.
She now only wanted to verify whether Lu Chen truly had the unlimited vitality the sisters claimed, and if so, whether she might be able to absorb Lu Chen’s vitality to enhance her realm.
Xu Jingshu resolved that she could not wait any longer; if she delayed further, the sisters might breakthrough to the Earth Realm, jeopardizing her Saintess position.
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Lu Chen’s letter quickly reached Yun Yudie’s hands.
In the empty and dark great hall, Yun Yudie sat on the White Bone Chair, staring intently at the letter in her hand.
Seeing the contents of the letter, she found it hard to believe. Lu Chen actually stated that to show his sincerity, he was willing to leave the Capital City and meet her in person.
Honestly, upon reading these contents, she immediately suspected it was Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s plot to lure her out, then suppress and seal her.
However, she recently investigated Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s situation, and now although there were strong persons stationed there, most Earth Realm strong persons had accompanied Prince Zhen Nan to Guangling County, combating the four Deceit Kings in the South.
Lu Chen indeed had three Earth Realm strong persons protecting him, but relying solely on those three strong persons to suppress and seal her was nothing but a pipe dream.
At this moment, a cluster of Deceitful Fire emerged at Yun Yudie’s fingertip, instantly burning the letter to ashes.
Her other hand tapped gently on the armrest of the White Bone Chair as she fell into contemplation.
Even if this were Lu Chen’s plot, perhaps she could still see Lu Chen, and this represented an opportunity not to be missed.
If Lu Chen remained in the Capital City, it was uncertain when she could capture him.
Now Lu Chen voluntarily leaves the Capital City; even if there are Earth Realm strong persons guarding him, with adequate preparation, the Heavenly Fate Sect could capture Lu Chen.
She commanded thousands of mysterious entities, countless Evil Spirits, and numerous human minions; as long as they could entangle those protecting Lu Chen, she could take Lu Chen away.
The thought of obtaining blood food with endless vitality stirred ripples in Yun Yudie’s otherwise calm heart.
Without hesitation, Yun Yudie immediately had paper and pen brought to her, hurriedly writing a letter agreeing to meet Lu Chen.
At the same time, she mobilized the entire Heavenly Fate Sect, probing the movements of various forces in the Capital City, while gathering Dazhou’s Evil Spirits.
Zhen Nan Prince Manor, Meeting Hall.
Lu Chen convened Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s top officials today; even the Zhou sisters attended.
Now, everyone’s eyes were fixed on Lu Chen on the main seat, curious about what he had summoned them to discuss.
Seeing everyone present, Lu Chen proactively said, "I’m thinking of going to Guangling County."
Hearing this, everyone present was stunned.
Zhao Yu quickly responded, "Princely Heir, you mustn’t."
Though three Earth Realm strong persons guarded Lu Chen, the situation in the South was dire, with the Deceit Kings growing stronger. Should they learn Lu Chen left the Capital City, they would surely attempt everything to harm him; those three might not suffice to protect him.
Lu Xun hurriedly added, "Princely Heir, those Deceit Kings haven’t been sealed yet; if they discover your movements, they’ll undoubtedly attack you."
Ji Yunmeng frowned slightly, surprised by Lu Chen’s desire to leave the Capital City. Although she knew Lu Chen was mysterious and possessed many unknown tactics, Dazhou was far from stable; should anything happen to Lu Chen, her plans would be thwarted.
Zhou Xiaoxiao and Zhou Youyou were stunned upon hearing Lu Chen’s words.
Zhou Xiaoxiao had already guessed that if Lu Chen left the Capital City, he might meet their Sect Hierarch. She knew very well that once the Sect Hierarch met Lu Chen, he would certainly act against him, and perhaps the Sect Hierarch was already plotting how to take Lu Chen.
Zhou Xiaoxiao felt conflicted; on one hand, she wished the Heavenly Fate Sect could capture Lu Chen and keep him as a reserve; on the other, she didn’t want Lu Chen to become the Sect Hierarch’s exclusive blood food.
For the reactions of the crowd, Lu Chen was not surprised at all.
He continued, "I know you worry about my safety, but you needn’t fret; I’ve recently recruited a strong person who can ensure my safety. With him around, no one can harm me."