After the Jiang Family had all left, Qi Rongchang turned to Luo Ruying and bowed respectfully, saying:
"Thank you, Immortal Luo, for your help!"
"The Qi Family will forever remember this kindness!"
If Luo Ruying hadn't stepped in on behalf of the Qi Family, the Qi Family might not even exist in Nanli City after today.
Everyone in the Qi Family was filled with boundless gratitude towards Luo Ruying.
"You're too kind, Elder Qi."
Luo Ruying smiled slightly, and replied politely.
"仙子 Luo and Young Master Ning, along with your daughter, would you consider being guests of the Qi Family?"
"I have already instructed people to prepare a banquet, a grand feast to express the Qi Family's gratitude," Qi Rongchang said with a smile, inviting Luo Ruying.
With Luo Ruying's cultivation and strength, as well as Ning Yechen's extraordinary talent, either one was enough for the Qi Family to try and win them over.
It was definitely the right move to build a good relationship with a powerful cultivator whose strength could slash a Heavenly Human Realm peak expert with a single sword strike.
"Sister Luo, come sit at our home."
"So that the Qi Family can express our gratitude," Qi Yuan also chimed in with anticipation.
Facing the Qi Family's warm invitation, Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen exchanged a look, understanding each other without a word.
Luo Ruying slowly shook her head,婉拒 to Qi Rongchang and Qi Yuan, saying:
"Thank you for the Qi Family's kindness, but my husband and I do not enjoy bustling crowds."
"Besides, we've already prepared food at home today, so we won't bother the Qi Family."
"I imagine the Qi Family also has a lot to do today."
They came to Nanli City to live in seclusion, primarily to live a peaceful and tranquil life.
The reason they helped the Qi Family this time was partly because they didn't want to accept the Qi Family's good will of giving them the mansion for nothing, and partly because they simply loathed the Jiang Family, and didn't want to be too involved with the Qi Family.
Hearing Luo Ruying's refusal, Qi Rongchang and Qi Yuan couldn't help but look disappointed, but they didn't press the matter further.
Now that the Qi Family's merchant association competition had been won, the Qi Family's situation in Nanli City had instantly reversed. There were indeed many preparations awaiting the Qi Family to take over.
Ning Yechen, however, smiled and instructed Qi Yuan:
"Miss Qi, if you have time tomorrow, come to my home and find me."
Both Qi Yuan and Luo Ruying were somewhat curious and puzzled.
They didn't know what Ning Yechen wanted her to do when she found him tomorrow.
But Qi Yuan still nodded and responded:
"Okay, Brother Ning."
Ning Yechen didn't explain either, turning around, he held Luo Ruying's hand and left.
Luo Ruying's expression was momentarily startled as her hand was suddenly grabbed and pulled along, an inexplicable feeling of excitement rising in her heart…
She unexpectedly didn't dislike the feeling of being led along like this...
After calming down, Luo Ruying also took the initiative to hold Ning Yechen's hand in return.
The family of three slowly departed under the gaze of the crowd.
The onlookers respectfully made way for them.
Many people immediately recognized that Luo Ruying was the stunning woman they had seen just a few days ago.
Now, after witnessing her true cultivation strength, no one dared to show her the slightest disrespect.
That was a powerhouse who could slay a peak Heavenly Human Realm cultivator with a single sword strike!
Killing them is no harder than killing a chicken…
The two of them strolled hand-in-hand back to the courtyard. Luo Ruying noticed something as they walked; several empty houses next to theirs had piles of luggage in front of the doors.
Many servants were moving things in and out.
It seemed that the houses had all been sold…?
All the houses nearby had sold overnight, which was quite rare for such a secluded area…
"Yechen, it seems we have new neighbors next door. I'll take something over to them later."
Even though new neighbors meant their lives might not be as quiet anymore, Luo Ruying still planned to follow the custom of friendly neighbors among mortals and greet the new arrivals.
Ning Yechen naturally wouldn't object. Just as he was about to agree, he saw the door of the neighboring house open, and an incredibly familiar figure walked out!
Dressed in simple, plain clothes, the Night God walked to the door and, just like a mortal, began moving things inside.
Upon seeing Ning Yechen, the Night God's stern face softened into a slight smile. He nodded slightly in greeting, without saying a word.
It was as if he was simply greeting a new neighbor!
Ning Yechen: "...(⊙ˍ⊙)!!!"
Ning Yechen was stunned. Huh?
What was going on...?
That guy was definitely the Night God!
He couldn't have been mistaken!
Although he concealed it perfectly, he could still see through his concealed cultivation!
Luo Ruying saw the Night God take the initiative to be friendly with them, and she also politely nodded in return.
The Night God didn't speak, but instead, as if he didn't know him, he carried his things and walked back into the house.
"He's quite polite."
"I'll go get some fruit and say hello to him."
After returning home, Luo Ruying prepared to take some fruit and go greet the new neighbor.
Ning Yechen was so frightened that he immediately stopped her:
"Wife, no!"
"Huh…? Why?"
Luo Ruying looked at Ning Yechen in confusion.
This was the first time she had seen Ning Yechen look so agitated and nervous…
"Um… my lady, you just stay home with Yeye."
"Your husband will go buy some fruit and greet him personally!"
"Leave this matter to your husband!"
Ning Yechen explained with an awkward smile.
As he spoke, he pushed Luo Ruying back towards the entrance of their home.
If Luo Ruying were to come into contact with the Night God, and if she saw through something, or if the Night God, in a slip of the tongue, accidentally revealed his identity, then they would be in trouble!
"Alright…"
"I'll leave it to you…"
Although Luo Ruying was somewhat puzzled as to why Ning Yechen was suddenly so enthusiastic to visit their neighbor in person, she didn't think too much about it and went back home with Luo Hongye.
Seeing Luo Ruying head towards her home, Ning Yechen quickly appeared in the Night God's home, standing before him.
"Greetings, Demon Sovereign!"
The Night God hastily stopped his work, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed respectfully in greeting.
Ning Yechen's face was cold, his brows furrowed, and his expression was very displeased as he questioned,
"What are you doing here?!"
"Didn't I tell you not to come and disturb my life?"
"This subordinate wouldn't dare!"
The Night God immediately responded in a serious tone.
"Then quickly pack your things and go back to the Demon Realm!"
"Don't appear before me again!"
Ning Yechen immediately gave the order to drive him away.
However, unexpectedly, this time the Night God didn't comply, and instead spoke:
"Demon Sovereign, this subordinate finds it difficult to comply."
"We are ordered to protect the Demon Sovereign's wife and the little princess, always awaiting your instructions, to protect the wife and the little princess!"
"Please rest assured, Demon Sovereign, we will disguise ourselves well and will not cause you any trouble!"
Seeing that Night God dared to defy his orders, Ning Yechen was so angry that he was about to raise his hand to teach him a lesson and then personally throw him back into the Demon Realm.
However, as soon as he raised his hand, Ning Yechen belatedly realized the meaning of Night God's words…
"Wait… you said, 'we' means what…?! "
"Besides you, there are others here?!"
Night God lowered his head and answered respectfully:
"Yes!"
"Besides this subordinate, all the other army commanders, the various legion commanders, generals, the imperial guards, and the secret guards have been ordered to disguise themselves and infiltrate various locations within the city!"
"They await your orders, Demon Sovereign!"
Ning Yechen: "…"
Ning Yechen looked stunned.
"Who gave the order...?"
"Reporting to you, Demon Sovereign, it was the Left Protector!"
"Could it be, she's here too?!"
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