Early the next morning, Jiang Lingyue, with slightly rosy cheeks and a somewhat creased yellow dress, hobbled out of the inn.

After all, she was a martial artist and used to think her physical condition was quite good.

But now... her whole body still ached.

Last night, she even initiated several attacks, intending to completely defeat the mighty Lu Ye.

Looking at Lu Ye who was following her, Jiang Lingyue proudly asked, "Aren't I impressive?"

With a slightly strange expression, Lu Ye smiled faintly, "Impressive."

If he didn't say she was impressive, he feared Jiang Lingyue would need to rest for several days.

As she limped to the small courtyard, Qing Yu's eyes immediately widened.

What happened to the second young lady?!

She went out once, and how did she get such serious injuries?

Who did she fight with? Was she beaten?

Seeing Qing Yu's shocked expression, Jiang Lingyue couldn't help but blush and turned to glance at Lu Ye.

At this moment, her gaze towards Lu Ye was filled with unabashed affection.

After breakfast, Jiang Lingyue still wanted to practice swordsmanship as usual, but as soon as she took a stance, she was in pain.

"What are you still practicing swords for?" Shaking his head, Lu Ye signaled her to sit down, took her hand, and channeled a stream of pure Innate True Qi into her.

Moments later, Jiang Lingyue felt her meridians warming up.

The soreness in her body also seemed to be soothed by this energy.

This scene left her stunned.

When did ordinary Inner Qi have such a perverse effect?

...

Two days later.

Reluctantly, Jiang Lingyue said, "I am going back now. I will come to see you in a few days."

When she came out, her body wasn't well and her family was worried.

Now that she's mostly recovered, it's time to go back and prevent her siblings from worrying.

Lu Ye nodded lightly and said, "If anything happens, just come to me directly."

Glancing at Qing Yu in the side room, Jiang Lingyue blushed a little, leaned over, and whispered, "You can also come to the Jiang Family to find me. You know my courtyard."

After speaking, Jiang Lingyue let out a soft cry and quickly walked outside.

Moments later, as she walked a little distance from Lu Ye's small courtyard, she felt her emotions subside.

At this moment, two figures suddenly jumped out from the corner of the alley ahead, eyeing Jiang Lingyue maliciously.

"Little sister, those two secret manuals on you look familiar. They seem like the ones I lost. Take them out and let me see."

Two days ago, when Jiang Lingyue took out the silver notes, the secret manuals fell out and happened to be seen by these two.

Whether it was the secret manuals or the two dazzling ten-thousand silver notes, they made the two's hearts race.

Unexpectedly, in the outskirts of Cloud Leaf City, such a relatively weak and wealthy target would appear.

Considering how young she was and how much money she had, there might be some backing behind her.

But the two had already decided... to seek wealth in danger!

Jiang Lingyue's strength wasn't high, and it seemed she was still injured, one was at the Postnatal First Layer, and the other at the Condensing Origin Ninth Layer.

Dealing with Jiang Lingyue was more than enough.

As long as they grabbed the stuff, they could leave Cloud Leaf City immediately, and then wouldn't they be free as a bird?

Jiang Lingyue's heart skipped a beat when faced with a robbery.

Unexpectedly, someone would be so bold to do such roadblocking acts within the city.

The two guessed correctly, although Jiang Lingyue was also at the Condensing Origin Ninth Layer... but due to special reasons, she could only wield about seventy percent of her power now.

Moreover, with an opponent at the Postnatal First Layer, there was simply no chance to fight.

Her brain quickly spinning, Jiang Lingyue knew that staying alive meant a chance to regain strength, so she should give them the secret manuals first...

Just as this idea emerged, to her surprise, the two who were so aggressive just now suddenly showed a hint of terror.

Soon after, their breaths abruptly ceased, and they fell down dead.

Jiang Lingyue: "..."

Lu Ye's figure slowly emerged from the entrance of the alley, and he asked calmly, "Were you scared?"

Knowing that Jiang Lingyue had some difficulty walking now, Lu Ye had actually been following behind.

Unexpectedly, some people would indeed take the risk to rob.

"No." Jiang Lingyue shook her head, hugged the approaching Lu Ye, and whispered, "I almost gave them the secret manuals. Thank goodness you came."

Lu Ye nodded slightly. If he were not present, giving the secret manuals would have been a rational choice.

After all, the secret manuals could be retrieved at another opportunity.

Lu Ye chuckled, "Told you not to steal family cultivation techniques, almost got into trouble, didn't you?"

This Jiang Lingyue sure was bold.

Blushing slightly, Jiang Lingyue had never expected to encounter a robbery.

The most crucial part was that she nervously took out the secret manuals, only to find they were not even needed in the end.

Patted her head, Lu Ye said, "Alright, get back home quickly."

Jiang Lingyue pecked Lu Ye on the cheek and sprinted home swiftly.

Now, with those two secret manuals on her, she felt they were a bit too hot to handle.

Lu Ye couldn't use them, and to the Jiang Family, even a stamped copy was a precious item.

Recalling Lu Ye's magical Finger Technique and Swordsmanship, Jiang Lingyue marveled while feeling a bit pleased.

She wondered how he trained.

Deep in her heart, Jiang Lingyue quietly decided to look through those miscellaneous books upon returning; if martial arts couldn't beat Lu Ye, then what if...

Thinking of this, Jiang Lingyue's beautiful cheeks turned bright red.

"Uh... so embarrassing!"

...

...

Jiang Family.

In the small courtyard.

Seeing her sister, who had been away for several days, return, Jiang Qingge felt somewhat relieved upon noticing Jiang Lingyue's much improved demeanor.

"It's good that you're back. Did you have a good time outside without being bullied?"

Jiang Lingyue quickly shook her head, "No, no..."

No?

Then, Jiang Qingge had a hint of doubt in her heart...

Why did it feel like her sister seemed a bit different after going out?

Specifically what was different, Jiang Qingge couldn't say at the moment, but the change was real.

Unaware of Jiang Qingge's inner doubts, Jiang Lingyue quietly slipped into the small courtyard where Lu Ye had previously stayed.

Silently sneaking into the room Lu Ye had been staying in, Jiang Lingyue lay on the bed, seemingly still able to smell Lu Ye's lingering scent.

Instantly, her beautiful eyes curved into charming crescents as she smiled.

She had finally become... Lu Ye's person!

Excitedly rolling on the bed twice, Jiang Lingyue returned to her small courtyard.

Meanwhile, shortly after, news of two dead bodies found in the city's outskirts reached the City Lord's Mansion.

City Lord Wang Xingluo rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

Since half a year ago, Cloud Leaf City seemed to have entered a turbulent period.

From time to time, small incidents would pop up.

Recently, rumors even suggested that there might be a Martial Arts Grandmaster hiding in the city!

This gave Wang Xingluo pressure as great as a mountain.

However, thinking about the neighboring Qingshan City's situation, it seemed no better, with even Evil Cultivation Clans appearing from Innate Clans...

Thinking this way, Wang Xingluo suddenly felt much more balanced in his heart.

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