Chapter 316: Trying to Sneak Away? No Way!
His gaze shifted toward the direction of the voice.
What entered his sight was a familiar flowing white dress and a stunningly beautiful young girl he knew well.
"Uh... Junior Sister? What are you doing here?"
Luo Wusheng's emotions wavered slightly.
The person was none other than Bai Xiaoyao.
The peerless enchantress squinted her eyes slightly, revealing a smile that made her senior brother inexplicably uneasy.
With light steps, the girl's flowing dress swayed as she approached Luo Wusheng and skillfully grabbed onto one of his arms.
"Where else would I be, Senior Brother? Knowing that you were going to take care of certain matters at this inn last night, how could Xiaoyao possibly sleep peacefully at home? Naturally, I came early to wait for you, worried something might happen to you," she said with a sweet smile.
Her soft body pressed lightly against Luo Wusheng, and a faint fragrance naturally wafted into his nose at such close proximity.
Luo Wusheng swallowed a bit of saliva, regaining his composure quickly.
Bai Xiaoyao's sudden appearance had indeed caught him off guard.
The main issue was that he had already checked the surroundings before stepping out of the inn. By all logic, there shouldn't have been anyone nearby.
But he quickly understood the reason.
Among the sixteen secret techniques their master had transmitted to his junior sister via the Holy Maiden Token, one was specialized in concealment.
The technique required nighttime conditions in an open area, allowing the user to hide within a three-foot radius with exceptional effectiveness, making detection nearly impossible.
Luo Wusheng hadn't tried learning this particular technique himself, but judging from the results of the others he had tested, it likely would've been just as hopeless. At this point, he even suspected these techniques were tailored specifically for Bai Xiaoyao—how else could someone of his talent fail to grasp them entirely?
In any case, Bai Xiaoyao's ability to avoid his perception was likely thanks to this technique.
However, her earlier words made him pause slightly.
"You waited here for me all night?"
"Mm-hmm. You were in there for an entire night. Nothing happened to you, right?"
The girl looked genuinely concerned as her slender hand lightly brushed over Luo Wusheng, as though checking him for any injuries.
Luo Wusheng's expression softened.
No doubt about it—this was still his adorable junior sister, who always cared for her senior brother.
But something about this situation still felt... off.
"Nothing happened. I stayed a bit longer inside because I did gather some information," Luo Wusheng replied with a calm smile.
"In fact, I've confirmed that Master's hidden arrangements will indeed help me with my plans in the royal city."
He had already prepared this explanation for when he inevitably encountered Bai Xiaoyao.
Even though their mysterious master hadn't explicitly expressed goodwill like a certain white-haired loli, and there were still many doubts about his intentions, it was safe to consider him an ally for now.
There was no need to trouble his junior sister with unnecessary worries. The major events unfolding would still proceed according to his carefully laid plans.
Luo Wusheng had expected Bai Xiaoyao to show displeasure at this response, much like she had when he used vague explanations to deflect her before.
But to his surprise, she kept smiling.
"Hehe, as long as Senior Brother is safe. As for the rest… Xiaoyao trusts you."
The young girl's body seemed to press even closer to Luo Wusheng.
Just as he was beginning to relax, he heard her voice soften further, almost tenderly.
"Since Senior Brother is fine, let's return to the original question, shall we?"
"Where exactly are you planning to go? Judging by your steps, it doesn't seem like you're heading home or to the Demon Artifact Pavilion."
Luo Wusheng froze in place, a shiver running down his spine.
Wait, why was his junior sister hiding her presence outside?
No, no, that's perfectly normal. With her breathtaking beauty, it makes sense she wouldn't want to attract attention. But still, wouldn't a more standard concealment technique suffice?
"Never mind, Senior Brother doesn't need to answer. Xiaoyao already knows… You're planning to go to Qifeng City with Yuli, aren't you?"
Luo Wusheng's movements came to an abrupt halt, his gaze instinctively meeting her watery, glimmering eyes.
"Xiaoyao wants to go too~," Bai Xiaoyao said with a sly smile.
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At the royal city's gates.
The heavy gates had already opened for a short while.
The early risers eager to enter or leave the city had dispersed, leaving a lone, strikingly beautiful girl standing under a willow tree not far from the gates.
Half-hidden in aura and form, the girl seemed nervous as she fiddled with her elegant attire.
This was none other than Lu Yuliu.
The Sword Fairy glanced at the short wooden sword in her hand before putting it away. Her other hand rested on her chest, feeling the warm, soft jade nestled there. She exhaled slowly, calming her anxious thoughts.
She believed she had prepared thoroughly for this trip.
Not only had she investigated the situation in Qifeng City, but she had also taken measures to ensure that everything here would remain under control.
There was no way that the famed demoness Bai Xiaoyao could interfere this time. As soon as she received a message from a certain Holy Saint that his matters were resolved, she immediately told him to prepare to depart.
As for leaving a message for Bai Xiaoyao? Why bother? She had given the girl a short wooden sword—wasn't that enough?
Strike first, resolve later, and act swiftly.
The quickest blade is the deadliest.
Recalling this wisdom she had picked up from certain stories told by a certain Demon Sect Holy Saint, Lu Yuliu smiled to herself with newfound confidence.
Finally, it was time for just the two of them to be together… right?
But just then, her thoughts came to an abrupt halt.
What did she see?
Another stunning young girl, just as breathtaking, walking toward her with a handsome young man by her side.
'Bai Xiaoyao?'
Why is she here? Why is she already clinging to him?
As Lu Yuliu's mind blanked, Luo Wusheng and Bai Xiaoyao naturally noticed her imperfect concealment as they approached the gates.
Bai Xiaoyao's lips curled into a subtle smile.
Hehe~ Yuli still had much to learn.
This Sword Sect genius thought she had done everything perfectly, but she couldn't hide it from her.
After all, this girl's mind was too easy to guess. After learning last night that she had gone to Qifeng City for a day, Bai Xiaoyao only needed a moment to think about it before figured out her plan.
Did this little girl really think she could sneak off under her watchful eyes?
No way!
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