Chapter 89

Nanfeng City, East Gate.

Li Luo stood in front of the carriage, looking at Nanfeng City with a somewhat complex and melancholic expression. Since he could remember, he had spent most of his time living here, and today, he was finally leaving.

Memories of the past flashed through his mind, and finally, Li Luo lifted the curtain and climbed into the carriage.

"Let's go."

With his command, the convoy in front and behind the carriage immediately set off. The journey to Daxia City was quite long, and even at full speed, it would take nearly ten days. As the young lord of Luolan Manor, Li Luo's safety was of utmost importance, so the defensive forces were indispensable.

The convoy rumbled away, leaving a trail of dust.

The carriage sped along, and inside the spacious cabin, it was exceptionally stable. Li Luo sat cross-legged by the tea table, and opposite him, Cai Wei sat elegantly, engrossed in a book.

At the back of the cabin, there was a small workshop where Yan Lingqing practiced the Spirit Water Radiance, passing the time on the journey.

This time, Li Luo was heading to Daxia City, and Cai Wei and Yan Lingqing were accompanying him. They had already completed the handover of their duties in Tianshu County during this period.

"Cai Wei, how is the situation at Luolan Manor now?" Li Luo looked out the window at the trees speeding by behind him and asked after a moment.

Cai Wei lifted her gaze from the book, pondered for a moment, and said, "It's not good. You should know how tempting Luolan Manor is. It has vast industries spread across the various counties of Daxia, generating millions of gold in profit each year. This is enough to make any force envious."

"And now, Luolan Manor is facing both internal and external troubles. It's like a child holding gold in the market, attracting many covetous eyes. I think if it weren't for the remaining strength of Luolan Manor and the potential shown by Qing'e, which has intimidated some people, some forces might have already taken action against Luolan Manor."

Li Luo fell silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "If a powerful force that is not inferior to Luolan Manor really covets it, the mere intimidation is not enough."

Jiang Qing'e indeed has astonishing potential, but it is still just potential. In Li Luo's view, if it weren't for the protection of her identity as a student of the Holy Xuan Star Academy, some forces in Daxia might take risks to try to eliminate her.

Cai Wei was slightly taken aback and softly asked, "What do you think?"

Li Luo slowly said, "It's because of the lingering influence of my parents or, more precisely, because the powerful forces that covet Luolan Manor cannot truly confirm that my parents have died. They are worried that if they go too far and my parents suddenly return one day, how will they deal with the situation?"

Facing the wrath of two Sealed Marquis realm powerhouses, any force in Daxia would need to be cautious.

Cai Wei thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "Young Lord has a clear understanding."

"However, this lingering influence will weaken over time. After all, a hungry tiger will not let a fat sheep wander by without taking action." Li Luo sighed.

Even he didn't know how long the lingering influence of Li Taixuan and Dantai Lan would last. Perhaps when those forces confirm certain information, Luolan Manor will face a disaster.

When will that time come?

Li Luo pursed his lips. He felt it might be during the next year's Luolan Manor festival, when Pei Hao would likely make the first move, triggering a series of actions against Luolan Manor.

Looking at it this way, time is really tight. He is still just a child at the Ten Imprints realm, and these enemies are truly as fierce as tigers and wolves. Can't they give him a few more years?

A few years later, he and Jiang Qing'e would strive to reach the Sealed Marquis realm, and then they could go to their homes and have a lively feast!

"Ah."

Li Luo sighed. Unfortunately, those people probably won't give him that much time.

"What is the attitude of the top forces in Daxia towards Luolan Manor now?" Li Luo asked again.

"The top forces in Daxia, excluding the Holy Xuan Star Academy and the Golden Dragon Treasure House, which are special entities, are the strongest in terms of power, with the Daxia Imperial Court being the most powerful. However, the court has been somewhat chaotic in recent years, with a young emperor and a regent prince managing the state. Below the court are the major long-standing families and the five great manors."

"Among the five great manors, Duzhe Manor and Jihua Manor are the most hostile towards Luolan Manor, while Lanning Manor is neutral. Jinque Manor has a relatively good relationship with Luolan Manor, perhaps with the intention of using Luolan Manor to drain the strength of the other two great manors." Cai Wei explained.

"Most of these forces have their headquarters in Daxia City. In the past, Young Lord was in Nanfeng City, so some troubles couldn't reach you. But now that you are arriving in Daxia City, you will likely face some difficulties in the future."

Li Luo nodded, as he had been prepared for this. After all, although Jiang Qing'e is officially in charge of Luolan Manor, he is the rightful young lord of Luolan Manor.

In the past, no one paid attention to him because he was hiding in Nanfeng City, far from the center of Daxia, and due to his previous Empty Phase, he was likely considered a useless person by various forces, so they ignored him.

But now that he has stepped into the center of Daxia, he naturally cannot avoid being affected by the turmoil.

But this is what he, as the young lord, should do. After all, he cannot let Jiang Qing'e bear all the pressure alone. In the past, he couldn't stand up because he didn't have the qualifications. Now, he has some strength, and no matter what, he will not let Jiang Qing'e face everything alone.

"I understand."

Li Luo nodded lightly and smiled somewhat helplessly, "My parents really left a mess behind."

All of this is due to a lack of strength, so he must quickly improve his own power. In Daxia, there is no better place for cultivation than the Holy Xuan Star Academy.

He is very grateful that this time, he has been admitted to the Holy Xuan Star Academy.

The journey was long, but with beautiful companions, it was not boring, and it felt like a leisurely trip.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

The convoy was about to reach the capital of Daxia.

Li Luo stood on the carriage, gazing into the distance. At the end of the wide road, the outline of a massive city could be faintly seen. Even from a distance, he could sense the oppressive aura emanating from the city, making it hard to breathe.

Compared to Nanfeng City, this city was incomparably grand.

"Truly a capital city." Li Luo sighed.

At this moment, Cai Wei and Yan Lingqing were also standing behind him, their beautiful faces showing a hint of joy and relief. They were finally back.

"The journey has been smooth, better than I expected." Li Luo smiled at the two women.

However, just as he finished speaking, he saw some figures appear on a nearby hill, and a flag was raised.

From a distance, Li Luo could see that the flag was embroidered with a golden sparrow, shining in the sunlight.

"Is that Jinque Manor?" Cai Wei asked, somewhat surprised.

Li Luo was taken aback. His journey to the capital was not overly secret, so it was not difficult for those with intentions to know his whereabouts. However, he had expected some hostile forces to try to block or play tricks on him, but he didn't expect to see Jinque Manor, which was said to have a relatively good relationship with Luolan Manor, first.

What do they want?

As Li Luo was puzzled, the convoy continued forward, and then he saw a person riding a fiery red horse beast gallop down the hill. As they approached the convoy, they shouted, "My lady invites the young lord of Luolan Manor to a gathering on the hill."

"The lady of Jinque Manor?"

Li Luo looked at Cai Wei, who pondered for a moment and said, "It should be the daughter of Jinque Manor, Si Qiuying. She is your age and should also be entering the Holy Xuan Star Academy with you."

"But what does she mean by waiting for you here? Have you met before?"

Li Luo pondered for a moment and said, "Could it be another admirer of my looks?"

Cai Wei and Yan Lingqing both rolled their eyes.

Li Luo smiled and said, "There's no point in overthinking it. We'll know once we meet."

He leaped onto a strong red horse beast.

"Do you need guards?" Cai Wei asked.

Li Luo waved his hand. No one would be foolish enough to do anything to him outside the capital, as Luolan Manor, despite its decline, still had some strength.

The red horse beast neighed and galloped away, leaving a trail of dust as it ascended the hill.

On the hill, a luxurious carpet was laid out on the grass, and a long table was set up. Behind the table, a green-haired girl was kneeling, her eyes calmly watching Li Luo as he dismounted.