46: Li Yanran attacks late at night! Lu family!

County Office!

After returning to the County Office, Li Yanran hastily bandaged the wound on her left leg, then changed into another new Blackbird Guard uniform.

In the main hall of the County Office, several people were already seated.

Among them, County Magistrate Ye Qingshan of Qingyun County sat in the main seat at the top, while Chen Shi and Ye Qingxuan sat in the chairs on either side.

At this moment, a graceful figure appeared outside the door, walked in with a decisive stride, and then directly took the first seat on the left.

The person who arrived was precisely Li Yanran. After she sat down, she clasped her hands and bowed towards Ye Qingshan, speaking, “Lord Ye!”

Ye Qingshan, who was in the main seat, also clasped his hands and bowed in return, “Lord Li!”

The other party was a member of the Blackbird Guard, and a Huang Grade Xuan Niao Guard at that, holding a high position and great power. She outranked officials by one level and was an existence on par with the Prefect.

For him, a small County Magistrate, to be addressed as 'Lord' by her was already a great deal of Face.

After the pleasantries, Li Yanran saw that the few of them were all looking at her expectantly, with an expression of wanting to speak but hesitating, as if they wanted to ask something.

Especially Ye Qingshan; he wanted to know what had happened more than anyone else.

However, he had asked Chen Shi, who had gone with them, multiple times, but Chen Shi was also at a loss, unaware of what had occurred.

Someone capable of injuring a Martial Artist in the Blood Refinement Realm, while the two Blackbird Guards brought along were unaccounted for.

Was it Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold Fang Sheng who did it, or was it someone else?

If Ye Qingshan didn't clarify this matter, he wouldn't be able to rest or eat in peace.

After all, Qingyun County was under his jurisdiction, and the appearance of an existence capable of injuring a Martial Artist in the Blood Refinement Realm meant big trouble.

Everyone present was trustworthy, so Li Yanran had no intention of concealing anything.

“Su Tianqi and Chen Lingfeng are dead!”

“What?!”

“Sister Yanran, how could Big Brother Lingfeng die?!”

Ye Qingxuan was somewhat incredulous. It was one thing for Su Tianqi, that person she detested, to die.

However, Chen Shi and Ye Qingshan's reactions were not as shocked as Ye Qingxuan's.

From the moment those two went missing, it already explained everything; they were just waiting for Li Yanran's confirmation.

Ye Qingshan no longer remained silent and also inquired, “Lord Li, was this done by Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold Fang Sheng?”

“And as for Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold Fang Sheng, I wonder if Lord Li has already brought him to justice!”

No one who could join the Blackbird Guard was ordinary, yet they had died in a bandit stronghold like this.

Aside from the Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold, Ye Qingshan truly couldn't think of any other possibilities.

Li Yanran said calmly, “Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold Fang Sheng is dead!”

Upon hearing the news of Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold Fang Sheng's death, the deeply furrowed brows of Chen Shi and Ye Qingshan seemed to relax a bit.

Chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold Fang Sheng was dead; the heavy stone pressing on their hearts had finally lifted.

However, before Ye Qingshan could even catch his breath, Li Yanran's words sounded again.

“Tianqi and Lingfeng, those two, died at the hands of a White Lotus Blood Infant.”

Clang! Crash!

The sound of a wooden table being struck, causing a teacup to fly into the air, rang out.

Ye Qingshan's usually gentle and amiable Face had now changed drastically, his Aura could no longer be suppressed, and a powerful Aura swept out.

“White Lotus Blood Infant!”

“Lord Li, is this true?!”

At this moment, Ye Qingshan could no longer sit still. He stood up, his Face showing a deep sense of solemnity.

Ye Qingxuan looked at her father, Ye Qingshan, and Chen Shi with a surprised expression, seeing both of them looking uneasy.

As for the White Lotus Blood Infant that Sister Yanran mentioned, Ye Qingxuan had never heard of it before.

Li Yanran maintained a calm expression, answering Ye Qingshan's inquiry unhurriedly, “Yes, a White Lotus Blood Infant of the Netherworld White Lotus Sect!”

However, the fact that Qingyun County Magistrate Ye Qingshan had accidentally leaked a wisp of his Aura just now due to shock did surprise Li Yanran somewhat.

Blood Qi!

Although Ye Qingshan quickly reined in the Aura within his body, the keen Li Yanran still sensed it.

After Li Yanran finished speaking, she gave Ye Qingshan a deep look.

How interesting, this small Qingyun County is truly a place where hidden Dragons and crouching tigers reside.

Who would have thought that this Qingyun County Magistrate before her was a powerful expert in the Blood Refinement Realm?

And of course, that other man!

An elegant Face appeared in Li Yanran's mind—the man who had saved her in the stronghold today.

Ye Qingshan quickly spoke, “Lord Li, where is that White Lotus Blood Infant now?”

The White Lotus Blood Infant was a strange monster created by the Netherworld White Lotus Sect.

Only several Martial Artists in the Blood Refinement Realm, or even high-level experts in the Inner Energy Realm, could kill it.

Now, the fact that a White Lotus Blood Infant had appeared in Qingyun County made Ye Qingshan feel immense pressure.

“This official will immediately send someone to the Prefectural City to notify the Prefect.”

“Old Chen, you personally lead people, travel day and night, and make sure to go to the Prefectural City at the fastest speed to report the matter of the White Lotus Blood Infant!”

Ye Qingshan didn't wait for Li Yanran to answer his question before immediately giving orders to Chen Shi.

Involving matters concerning the Netherworld White Lotus Sect, Ye Qingshan dared not be careless in the slightest and decided to send Chen Shi personally.

“Lord Ye, wait!”

“There's no need to send someone to the Prefectural City yet. I haven't confirmed whether that White Lotus Blood Infant is alive or dead. I will give Lord Ye an answer tomorrow.”

Li Yanran interrupted Ye Qingshan's words and expressed her thoughts.

“Hmm?”

Ye Qingshan looked at Li Yanran with some confusion, not knowing what she meant.

“Chen Butou (Officer Chen), do you still remember the young man we met at the foot of the mountain today?”

Chen Shi was somewhat puzzled; why was the conversation suddenly shifting to that young man from the Lu family?

However, Chen Shi suppressed the doubt in his heart and answered Li Yanran's question rigorously, “Replying to Lord Li, this humble subordinate naturally remembers him.”

“Tell me in detail; I want to know all the information about that young man.”

“This...…”

Everyone present showed strange expressions, not knowing Li Yanran's intention.

Late night! All was silent!

Lu Family!

Above Lu Xuan's courtyard, a figure swept through the air, then stopped in the training ground of the courtyard.

The moment the figure landed, the main door of the room in front was flung open by a strong gust of wind.

“Who?!”

Lu Xuan walked out of the room, and in a few quick steps, he appeared in the training ground of the courtyard.

“It's you?”

“What are you doing at the Lu family?!”

It wasn't until he clearly saw the Face of the person before him that Lu Xuan reined in the killing intent in his heart.

The person who arrived was none other than Li Yanran!

After Li Yanran learned all the information about Lu Xuan from Chen Shi, she came to the Lu family late at night to investigate.

She didn't expect that this time, she truly hadn't misjudged him.

This Young Master of the Lu family was truly a master of disguise!

Li Yanran suppressed the shock in her beautiful eyes, a slight smile gracing her exquisite Face.

“My apologies, Senior. I am Li Yanran. My sudden visit late at night is to clarify yesterday's matter!”