In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

He scrutinized Biyao again. She was beautiful with bright eyes. Although her aura was somewhat strange and seemed to be deliberately concealed, there was no obvious evil. Could she be a disciple of some minor sect of immortal cultivation who got along well with Junior Sister Lu and traveled together?

Thinking of this, Qi Hao still had doubts in his heart, but he maintained his composure and cupped his hands, saying, "Miss Biyao, you flatter me. I am unworthy of such praise."

The Qingyun disciples behind him exchanged glances, all curious about why Lu Xueqi would be traveling with two "outsiders," especially about the existence of Biyao.

Qi Hao suppressed his doubts and said gently to Lu Xueqi, "Junior Sister Lu, since we have met here, why don't we go back to the other courtyard together? All the teachers are very concerned about your safety."

What he meant by these words was that he wanted Lu Xueqi to break away from Su Han and Bi Yao and return to the Qingyun Sect.

Lu Xueqi naturally understood his implied meaning, but shook her head: "I appreciate Senior Brother Qi's kindness. I have important matters to discuss with Fellow Daoist Su, so it is inconvenient for me to go to the other courtyard for the time being. I will go to pay my respects to my master later."

Qi Hao's expression changed slightly. Lu Xueqi actually refused to return to her sect immediately for the sake of this rogue cultivator, Su Han?
He couldn't help but look at Su Han again, his gaze now filled with scrutiny and a hint of barely perceptible hostility.

Who is this boy? How could he be so highly regarded by Junior Sister Lu?
Su Han sensed the change in Qi Hao's gaze and smiled bitterly to himself, knowing that the other party had probably misunderstood something.

Biyao observed all of this, her smile deepening as if she found it amusing.

Qi Hao took a deep breath, suppressing his displeasure, and forced a smile, saying, "Since that's the case, then I won't force you. If Junior Sister Lu needs anything, please feel free to come to the other courtyard to find me."

He then looked at Su Han, his tone carrying a somewhat formulaic politeness: "Since Fellow Daoist Su has been kind to Junior Sister Lu, he is a friend of my Qingyun Sect. If you encounter any trouble in Heyang City, you can also mention the name of my Qingyun Sect."

These words sound polite, but they actually carry a condescending sense of distance, subtly drawing a line between them.

Su Han could easily tell the difference, but he simply smiled faintly and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Qi."

Qi Hao nodded, then said to Lu Xueqi, "Junior Sister Lu, then I will return to the villa first. The masters are still waiting for news."

"Please go ahead, Senior Brother Qi." Lu Xueqi nodded slightly.

Qi Hao said no more, and with a belly full of doubts and a hint of displeasure, he turned around and led several disciples away from the inn.

As they stepped out of the inn, a disciple couldn't help but whisper, "Senior Brother Qi, why is Senior Sister Lu with those two people of unknown origin? Especially that woman named Biyao, there's something strange about her..."

Qi Hao's face darkened, and he snorted, "Send someone to keep an eye on their movements, especially that Su Han. As for that Bi Yao...investigate her background."

"Yes!"

……

Inside the inn, the atmosphere eased slightly after Qi Hao and the others left.

Biyao sat down again, resting her chin on her hand, and looked at Lu Xueqi with a smile: "Sister Lu, your Senior Brother Qi seems to care about you a lot."

Lu Xueqi gave her a cold look and didn't reply.

Su Han smoothed things over by saying, "Let's eat first, the food's getting cold."

The three ate in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.

Qi Hao's interruption made all three realize that there were undercurrents in Heyang City.

Their trio is too conspicuous and will likely attract the attention of various forces soon.

After quickly finishing the simple vegetarian meal, Lu Xueqi stood up and said, "I need to go to the other courtyard to report on the general outline of this trip."

Su Han nodded: "Senior Sister Lu, be careful."

Lu Xueqi glanced at him and Biyao and said, "Be careful too." Then she turned and left the inn. Watching Lu Xueqi's departing figure, Biyao leaned closer to Su Han and whispered, "Hey, your Sister Lu is gone, so it's just the two of us now. What are your plans? Are you really just going to wait here in the inn?"

Su Han pondered for a moment and said, "Of course not. Tomorrow morning, I plan to go to the Mountain and Sea Garden to consult ancient books."

Biyao showed little interest: "Reading...how boring. There's a night market in Heyang City tonight, it's so lively. How about I take you there? Maybe we'll hear some interesting news?"

Su Han initially wanted to refuse, but upon further reflection, he realized that Bi Yao's words made sense.

What you hear in the inn's lobby are just rumors, but the night market is a melting pot of all sorts of people, and you might actually find some unexpected treasures there.

Moreover, keeping Biyao by his side at all times would prevent her from causing any trouble by acting alone.

“Alright, let’s go take a look.” Su Han nodded.

Biyao immediately beamed: "That's right! Don't worry, come with me, I guarantee you'll have a great time!"

That night, the city lights began to twinkle.

The night market in Heyang City was indeed bustling with activity. All kinds of lanterns illuminated the streets as bright as day, and vendors gathered everywhere, while tourists thronged the area.

Like a bird released from its cage, Biyao excitedly flitted through the crowd, looking at this and touching that, full of curiosity about everything.

She was already beautiful, and her lively and energetic personality attracted the attention of many passersby.

Su Han followed behind her, watching her laugh and play like an ordinary girl, completely different from the mischievous young lady of the Ghost King Sect. He couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"Su Han, come quick! Isn't this sugar figurine pretty?" Bi Yao asked with a smile, holding up a butterfly-shaped sugar figurine.

"It looks good." Su Han smiled.

"Boss, I want this!" Biyao paid, licked the sugar figurine, and ran to the next stall selling masks.

"Look at this fox mask, doesn't it look like me?" She picked up an exquisite white fox mask and put it on, revealing only a pair of cunning eyes as she looked at Su Han.

Su Han's heart stirred, and he nodded: "It has some charm."

“Then let’s buy this!” Biyao said with a smile as she bought another mask, but instead of wearing it, she held it in her hand and played with it.

The two walked and looked around.

Biyao seemed to be very familiar with the night market. She led Su Han through the streets and alleys, where they not only bought some trinkets but also sampled some authentic Heyang snacks.

Su Han relaxed and enjoyed the long-lost atmosphere of fireworks.

As Su Han passed by a stall selling antiques and miscellaneous goods, her eyes were drawn to something in the corner.

It was a palm-sized compass covered in patina, with an antique design and some blurry runes engraved on it, looking quite unremarkable.

However, Su Han sensed an extremely faint yet unusually ancient fluctuation from it.

This fluctuation bears a faint resemblance to the fragments of the Samsara Mirror he had come into contact with!
He was startled, squatted down, picked up the compass, and examined it carefully.

The stall owner, a lean middle-aged man, greeted the customer immediately upon seeing him enter: "Sir, you have a good eye! This compass is an antique from a previous dynasty. It's said to have been used by a feng shui master, capable of determining yin and yang, and discerning good and bad fortune!" (End of Chapter)