You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?
Chapter 85: 34. Little Fish's Master_2
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However, she still gave a respectful bow and said, "Your Highness, as an imperial prince, naturally has profound fortune."
At that moment, the two fake Patrol Envoys approached.
"Greetings, Your Highness. It is good to see you unharmed."
The elder, Gu Jingrong, spoke softly, "It seems Your Highness has found an even greater opportunity, having broken through the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier in just a few days, which is truly astonishing."
The young man, Pei Bin, also exchanged pleasantries, then turned to look at Yu Shiqi, who was disguised as a female Patrol Envoy. He hesitated before speaking, "Although we share the title of Patrol Envoys with our senior here, with such cultivation, shouldn't you be a Purple Cloud Envoy rather than a Qingdu Envoy?"
I have no feelings, I have no feelings... Yu Shiqi nervously chanted in her heart as she lazily flipped her hand and produced a token.
A flawless white jade token, enveloped in a noble purple aura.
"Indeed, a Purple Cloud Envoy."
The two immediately bowed and said, "We, the Qingdu Envoys Gu Jingrong (Pei Bin), are honored to meet the Purple Cloud Envoy."
Yu Shiqi said nothing, continuing to hypnotize herself, acting indifferent and casually putting away the Purple Cloud Patrol Order.
This behavior caused the two fake Patrol Envoys to feel a bit of alarmed suspicion.
"Don't worry about it."
Lin Yue casually said, "It seems this Patrol Envoy is unable to speak. I've known her for two days, and she's not said a word, only showing me the Imperial Decree."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, the two fake Patrol Envoys exchanged a glance, the elder immediately asked, "Your Highness has seen the Imperial Decree?"
Lin Yue looked towards Yu Shiqi, "Could the Patrol Envoy show it again, please?"
Following what Lin Yue had taught her, Yu Shiqi glanced faintly at the two fake Patrol Envoys, her delicate hand flipped, and she now held a roll of golden Imperial Decree.
She slightly unfolded the decree, not revealing the text, but the supremely noble imperial aura had already begun to emanate.
"Such a rich imperial aura..."
"It truly is an Imperial Decree."
The two fake Patrol Envoys immediately confirmed, but while they wanted to see the content of the decree, they saw the female Patrol Envoy coldly glance at them, then quickly withdrew the decree.
The message was clear — you are unworthy of viewing the Imperial Decree.
However, they did not dare to demand anything, knowing full well their own false identity, and facing a high-ranking Purple Cloud Envoy, they couldn't wait to make their escape and dared not say anything more.
"If Your Highness has the Purple Cloud Envoy for rescue, we may rest assured."
Pei Bin smiled, giving a gentle bow, then casually added as though it was an afterthought, "By the way, what about the female assassin who had captured Your Highness?"
"She wasn't so much an assassin, and she bore me no ill will."
Lin Yue stated calmly, "When the Purple Cloud Envoy appeared, she left."
Pei Bin inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I see. For Your Highness to have the escort of a Purple Cloud Envoy to Di Hong City, we can be at ease."
The elder, Gu Jingrong, nodded and said, "Since Your Highness is escorted by a Purple Cloud Envoy, it's naturally safer and more discreet than if we were to accompany you. Our Bitter Sea Scholarly Boat is too conspicuous, so it's better not to travel with Your Highness. Taking separate routes is also more secure, so..."
He gave a respectful bow and said, "Your Highness, we shall take our leave towards Di Hong City first."
Pei Bin also bowed and said, "We will leave first on the Bitter Sea Scholarly Boat to draw some attention, avoiding further complications for Your Highness. Please take care."
Their words were spoken with virtuous dignity, without fault to find.
Clearly, seeing such a dignitary as the Purple Cloud Envoy present, they dared not stay longer, fearful of exposing themselves, and wanted to withdraw promptly.
"Alright," Lin Yue nodded, "Safe travels."
Baili Fengzhi, upon hearing Lin Yue's agreement, felt it strange — if His Highness truly wished to let these two fake Patrol Envoys leave, why have her delay time and keep them?
Moreover, she suspected that even this Purple Cloud Envoy might be a fake...
"Clang!"
Suddenly, the sound of a sword unsheathing was heard, and a blade rippling with cold intent pointed directly at the two fake Patrol Envoys.
Such astonishing Sword Intent and spirituality in the sword, it was clearly a valuable True Treasure, which only a Great Cultivator of a high realm could truly wield.
The two were startled, their brows knitting as they looked at the sword's owner.
"What does the Purple Cloud Envoy mean by this?"
Pei Bin asked with a slight frown, speaking softly.
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The elder Gu Jingrong then asked, "Does the venerable have any further instructions?"
Lin Yue was also taken aback, seemingly not understanding what had occurred.
Yu Shiqi, holding an iron sword in her hand and pointing it at the two, spoke in a calm tone, "Together."
Lin Yue feigned surprise, "So you do speak?"
The two fake Patrol Envoys were taken aback, realizing the intention of this Purple Cloud Envoy.
"Does the Purple Cloud Envoy wish for us to accompany you?" Pei Bin asked softly.
'I am the Ice Mountain Fairy, I am the Ice Mountain Fairy...' Yu Shiqi chanted crazily in her mind, her grip on the sword steady as she nodded slightly.
"My lord."
Elder Gu Jingrong continued without changing his expression, "The first Patrol Envoy who came to greet His Highness was killed on the way. It seems that some people do not want His Highness to reach Di Hong City, going so far as to commit such a grievous crime."
He spoke earnestly, "Therefore, I believe it is best to split our forces. Let the Purple Cloud Envoy take His Highness and travel more covertly, quietly returning to Di Hong City, while we commandeer the Bitter Sea Scholarly Boat to attract attention at the forefront, which can also better safeguard His Highness. What do you think?"
Yu Shiqi's sword had still not been lowered, and she simply said in a soft voice, "I am not at liberty to take action, together."
Having spoken so many words without a tremor was difficult for her... Lin Yue silently commiserated.
Older Gu Jingrong and the younger man, Pei Bin, exchanged glances, slightly frowning.
They had not expected this Purple Cloud Envoy, who seemingly came out of nowhere, to be so insistent on them sticking together.
However, they could understand.
Being a Great Cultivator who had broken through the Three Talents Heaven Barrier and under the watchful eye from above, indeed, she could not act rashly.
Unless there was an Imperial Decree explicitly ordering it.
Upon this realization, they understood that the edict received by this Purple Cloud Envoy probably did not permit her to act at whim.
A thought struck Pei Bin, and he immediately saluted, "Purple Cloud Envoy, we have come bearing an Imperial Decree by the orders of the Crown Prince, with the Imperial Decree instructing us to ensure the Prince's safety. We believe that splitting our forces is the best strategy to protect His Highness. We ask for your understanding."
He spoke neither servile nor overbearing, "Unless the decree you received explicitly orders us to obey you, even if you are the Purple Cloud Envoy, we cannot disobey the decree."
Yu Shiqi was a bit confused by all this.
What did that mean?
At this point, Lin Yue had not said anything...
She could only continue to chant in her heart that she had no emotions, that she was the Ice Mountain Fairy, emotionlessly pointing the sword at the two.
The two fake Patrol Envoys appeared confident that the Purple Cloud Envoy would not take action, confronting the sword head-on, neither humble nor pushy, without the slightest disturbance.
Sigh... Lin Yue inwardly sighed.
The two old foxes from Tantian Sect were indeed not so easy to deal with.
Even the presence of the Purple Cloud Envoy was not enough to make the two adhere to orders, as if they had calculated that the Great Cultivator would not act without an Imperial Decree.
Moreover, these two old foxes probably weren't entirely convinced that the Purple Cloud Envoy was genuine.
After all, when he left Qingdu, he had disguised himself as someone from the Tantian Sect using his Lifelike Form, undetectable by the Broken Treasure Mirror, and surely, they had considered this.
Of the three Patrol Envoys present, none were genuine.
This was going to be a game of psychological warfare.
Logically speaking, as a Purple Cloud Envoy who was a higher-ranked Patrol Envoy, she should have the advantage.
Alas, the Purple Cloud Envoy disguised by the simple-minded Yu Shiqi was able to say these few emotionless lines, which was already a credit to her Innate Divine Power.
Let alone expect her to outwit these two old foxes from Tantian Sect who were most adept at deception—it was too much to ask of her.
"Enough already."
Lin Yue suddenly sighed and looked at the two fake Patrol Envoys, shaking his head, "Tantian Sect is indeed formidable. We admit we're outplayed. Let's just be upfront; there's no need for you to continue the pretense."
Gu Jingrong, without changing his expression, asked, "What is Your Highness talking about?"
Pei Bin silently watched him.
"Little Yu has told me everything."
Lin Yue shook his head slightly, sizing up the two, "While I still don't know what Tantian Sect aims to achieve with this visit, I do know..."
He paused, speaking softly, "You are little Yu's masters, aren't you?"
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