Chapter 420: They Have All Come (Third Update)

"Yao'er, have all the matters in the manor been arranged properly?"

Zhao Chaofeng lifted the curtain and looked at Li Fengyao, who was standing respectfully under the carriage. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became, and she asked with a pleasant expression, "If there are still things left unarranged, Mother can still give you some time to handle them."

Although the Second Prince was not born to her, he was indeed outstanding enough, especially after the loss of Li Jiyang, which gave her hollow heart a trace of comfort.

"Reporting to Mother Empress, this child has already arranged everything properly and is ready to depart at any time."

Li Fengyao thought of the scene when he said goodbye to the white fox just before leaving, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly without him realizing it.

He did not know if that clever white fox knew he was about to go on a long journey, but it actually offered no resistance and let him hold and ruffle it for quite a while.

"Hehe, what a good child."

Thinking this, the coldness deep in her eyes melted away a little.

"Since that is the case, let us depart. We will first go to Wanhua Valley to rendezvous with your master, Valley Master Zhao, and then proceed to Sword Province together."

"Yes, Master has long been waiting for you to go," Li Fengyao said, nodding respectfully as if he did not know the inside story. "The elder has always wanted to meet with you."

"Hehe, Mother also has many things she wants to discuss with her properly."

Empress Zhao Chaofeng came from the Zhao Family of Lingnan and had some kinship with the current Valley Master of Wanhua Valley; they had been in secret contact for these years.

However, hindered by the Emperor, Zhao Yundan was not convenient to enter the capital, so those connections were not deep; at best, they were aware of this relative.

It was not until Li Jiyang passed away and Zhao Chaofeng pinned her future on Li Fengyao that the connection between them became close.

This time, taking advantage of the Immortal Sect Grand Competition, she was able to leave Wentian in a legitimate manner and could discuss some important future matters with Zhao Yundan face-to-face.

If Li Fengyao could ascend the throne, she would become the Empress Dowager and continue to enjoy a revered status.

"Then let us depart."

"Yes."

The white fox, lying on the eaves basking in the sun, watched the carriage of the Empress and Li Fengyao drive away and let out a huge yawn.

"Ha~"

"But, now even she has left..."

At this moment, the Fox Tail Clone left behind in Wentian suddenly realized with sadness that it seemed to have truly become a "left-behind child."

Li Fengyao, who provided the meals, had left with his stepmother; Ran Yeting, who could be mooched off for food, had gone on a date with her husband; Li Qiushui and Shi Xue were not there either; even the two Junior Sisters had set off for Sword Province with their Senior Brother; now even Li Yiyi had been tricked away by a bad person, and who knew where Shi Anqi had been dumped to go have fun!

"... How is it that there isn't a single familiar face left?"

Oh no, I've become the one who was left behind!

Everyone went out to play and didn't take me, right!

"Busy, all busy, it's good to be busy."

The lonely old fox sighed and lamented for a long while, finally recognized the reality, arched its back on the eaves, and gave a big stretch.

"Speaking of which, since they are all gone, then there seems to be no point in this clone of mine staying here anymore, right?"

Keeping a clone in Wentian was originally to know the situation here at any time, but now that everyone it cared about was gone, what was the point of keeping it?

It was meaningless!

The Huhu camera, which had been working all year round without a break, suddenly found itself on vacation.

"Anyway, there's no one here, it's a rare opportunity, why not take the chance to go back to the sect and have a look?"

Ren Yidao thought for a moment and immediately made a decision.

"Let's go!"

Time for a spontaneous trip!

However, as a fox, it was not convenient to use the Imperial City's teleportation array; the security here was too tight, and if something went wrong, it would be easily discovered. So, it decided to run on four legs for a while first, and wait until it reached a small town to change into a human form to borrow a teleportation array to return home.

But not long after the Fox Tail Clone ran out of the city, it discovered something strange.

Hmm?

The ruins of the Mei village... why is there smoke rising?

"Could it be..."

The white fox had an idea in its heart and chased after the faint column of smoke, quietly running over.

In the ruins of the Mei village, it indeed saw a familiar figure.

The sister-in-law it had parted ways with overseas not long ago was calmly burning paper money for her relatives, and at this moment, she looked over at it.

"Hmm?"

The white fox hadn't deliberately hidden itself when approaching, so it had long since attracted the attention of Mei, but she didn't take it to heart, thinking it was just a curious little beast.

Mei smiled lightly, took out a piece of preserved fruit to share with this cute little fellow, and suddenly frowned.

"... Hmm?"

Wait, this little fox, why does it feel so familiar?

Just as she was puzzled, the next second, the little fox spoke.

"Yo, hello there, Mei Jie~"

Mei:???

Ah! Uh... ah?

Mei widened her eyes, her brain crashed for quite a while, and it took her a long time to react.

"Uh, is... is that Yidao?"

At this time, the white fox was already holding the preserved fruit in her hand and gnawing on it, blinking its eyes upon hearing this.

"It's me~ It hasn't been long, and Mei Jie has already forgotten me?"

Mei's mouth twitched, her fingers loosened from the preserved fruit, and after a long while, she said awkwardly:

"You, why are you here, uh... didn't you say you had things to handle in Demon Emperor City?"

"It was at the time, but it has been dealt with now. Oh right, I also have to thank Mei Jie for that Sword Intent; it helped me a great deal."

"Ah, oh, you're welcome."

Seeing that she was still a bit dazed, Ren Yidao took the initiative to speak:

"Speaking of which, aren't you here to look for Senior Brother? Why haven't I seen you go to meet him? Are you shy?"

Mei also calmed down and shook her head.

"... No, I didn't find him. There wasn't a single person on Luoyue Peak."

Ren Yidao blinked and comforted her:

"Hm? Oh, you came at a bad time, he just happened to go to Sword Province... Wait, you said there wasn't a single person on Luoyue Peak!?"

!!!

The preserved fruit in his mouth fell, hitting the ground with a plop.

Mei was a bit surprised, not knowing why he suddenly had such a big reaction, but she still nodded affirmatively.

"Yes, I went to check, there wasn't the aura of a single person."

"... Are you sure?"

"I'm sure, why? What's wrong?"

"..."

At this moment, not only the Fox Tail Clone, but also the main body who had been chatting and laughing, all fell into silence.

"It's ruined!"

Gulp.

Ren Yidao swallowed his saliva and whispered:

"That guy came too!"

"Junior Martial Nephew Zuo, don't be too nervous. We are only here to broaden our horizons this time, not as the main force."

"Shut up, I know! I'm not nervous!"

"Look at you, still putting on a brave front, when you're clearly so nervous that your whole body is tensed up."

"Everyone saw it, didn't you all?"

"Mm, hehe, Senior Brother Zuo is indeed a bit nervous."

"I! AM! NOT!!!"

Zuo Yungui was furious, glared at the youth beside him who was making fun of him, and shouted angrily:

"Ren Yidao! Don't talk nonsense!"