540: Lu Xueqi (Seventeen)

Just then, Su Han's brow furrowed sharply, and he whispered, "Silence!"

Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi both tensed, instantly retracting all their Qi.

Su Han listened intently for a moment, his expression grave: "There's movement outside, quite a few people, their Qi is concealed. It seems they're coming for us."

Bi Yao's eyes turned cold: "Is it the remnants of the Shadow Assassins? Or have the Qingyun Sect people found us?" She subconsciously glanced at Lu Xueqi.

Lu Xueqi's expression was calm, but her hand had already quietly grasped the tianya divine sword resting by her pillow.

Su Han shook his head: "The Qi is mixed; it doesn't seem to be from a single School."

It's more like... people searching.

We might have been exposed.

Before his words finished, they heard a flurry of footsteps and shouts from downstairs in the inn.

Immediately after, their door was pounded with earth-shattering force: "Open up! Officers investigating! Everyone inside, come out quickly!"

Officers? The three were all startled.

This was unexpected.

Su Han exchanged a look with Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi.

If they were people from the cultivation world, a fierce battle would be unavoidable.

But if they were government officials, dealing with them would be more troublesome.

They couldn't act rashly, or it would lead to even greater problems.

"Coming."

Su Han replied, signaling the two women to be on guard.

He walked forward himself and slowly opened the door.

Outside the door stood five or six constables, armed with steel sabers and dressed in official uniforms.

The leader was a sharp-faced constable.

The constable's keen gaze swept across the room.

Upon seeing Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi inside, a flicker of admiration crossed his eyes.

But it was immediately replaced by sternness.

"Who are you three? Where are you from? What are you doing in Heyang City?" the constable demanded sharply.

Su Han cupped his hands, neither servile nor overbearing, saying: "To answer the officer, we three siblings are traveling merchants from Changhe City in the south.

We are passing through Heyang and staying here for a few days."

"Traveling merchants?" The constable sneered, "I don't think so! Recently, there have been multiple homicides in the city; the victims were all wounded by sharp blades, and the killer possesses high martial arts skills.

I find your behavior suspicious, especially these two young ladies..." His gaze lingered on Bi Yao and Lu Xueqi, "They don't look like ordinary merchant's daughters.

Come with us to the yamen!"

Upon hearing this, Bi Yao's eyebrows shot up, and she was about to retort.

But Su Han stopped her with a look.

Su Han's thoughts raced.

He knew this was probably not a simple police investigation.

It was very likely that someone was using the government to probe their background.

Moreover... he vaguely felt that there were several even more powerful Qi presences hidden around the inn, definitely not ordinary constables.

If they went to the yamen with them, it would be walking into a trap.

Once in the government prison, they would be even more restricted.

They couldn't go!

Just as Su Han was secretly gathering his spiritual power, preparing for a forced breakout.

Lu Xueqi, who had been silent, suddenly stepped forward.

Her cold gaze fixed on the constable, and she spoke calmly: "My lord, we are indeed law-abiding citizens.

My siblings and I are unwell and recuperating here, so it is inconvenient to go to the yamen.

If my lord does not believe us, you may inspect our travel permits."

As she spoke, she seemingly casually raised her hand to smooth a strand of hair from her forehead.

Her sleeve slid down slightly, revealing a section of her fair, white wrist.

On her wrist, a very faint, almost imperceptible azure cloud pattern mark flashed past.

The constable had originally looked impatient.

But when his gaze touched the cloud pattern mark, his entire body trembled violently.

The sternness on his face instantly turned into startled uncertainty.

It even carried a hint of fear.

As the constable of Heyang City, his knowledge was naturally broader than that of ordinary constables.

He vaguely knew some rumors about the great immortal cultivation Schools beyond the mortal world.

Especially the mark of the Righteous Path's leader, the Qingyun Sect.

He had once seen a similar pattern on the attendant of a prominent figure passing through Heyang!

Could this cold, fairy-like woman actually be a Qingyun Sect Disciple?

If that were true, how could a mere constable like him provoke her?

And judging by her demeanor, she was definitely not an ordinary Disciple!

Cold sweat immediately broke out on the constable.

His attitude did a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn.

He quickly cupped his hands, his tone countless times more respectful: "Oh... oh, it was... it was my presumption!

Since you all... are unwell, then I won't disturb you!

Let's go, let's go!" After speaking, he didn't dare to look at Lu Xueqi again.

He led his bewildered subordinates and hastily departed.

He didn't even dare to leave a harsh word.

Su Han and Bi Yao were both somewhat astonished.

They hadn't expected Lu Xueqi to dismiss these officers so easily.

Su Han closed the door and looked at Lu Xueqi, his eyes questioning.

Lu Xueqi calmly lowered her sleeve and said faintly: "The Qingyun Sect also has some renown in the mortal world.

Occasionally leveraging its influence can save a lot of trouble."

Bi Yao, however, snorted, her tone somewhat complex: "Oh, as expected of a prestigious Righteous Path School, their signboard is indeed effective.

Unlike us, who can't see the light of day, only able to hide and flee."

Her words were barbed.

But more than that, it was a self-mockery and an unspeakable sense of loss.

At such a time, Lu Xueqi's identity indeed brought convenience.

And this convenience was something she could not provide Su Han.

Su Han noticed Bi Yao's mood was off.

But he also knew this was not the time for comfort.

He said in a deep voice: "Although the officers have retreated, this matter is peculiar.

I'm afraid our whereabouts have already been exposed, and this place is not suitable for a long stay!"

He made a decisive decision: "Pack up; we'll leave the city tonight!"

The three had little luggage, so they were quickly ready.

Su Han pushed open the back window and observed the quiet alley outside.

"Go!"

He whispered.

The three figures, like ghosts, darted out of the window.

They landed silently in the alley.

Under the cover of night, they swiftly headed towards the East City Gate in their memory. (End of Chapter)