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Just then, Su Han frowned sharply and hissed, "Silence!"

Biyao and Lu Xueqi both tensed up and instantly concealed their presence.

Su Han listened intently for a moment, his expression darkening slightly: "There's some commotion outside, quite a few people, their auras are subtle, it seems like they're coming for us."

Biyao's eyes turned cold: "Is it a remnant of the Shadow Fiends? Or have people from the Qingyun Sect come looking for us?" She subconsciously glanced at Lu Xueqi.

Lu Xueqi's expression remained calm, but her hand had already quietly grasped the Tianya Divine Sword placed beside her pillow.

Su Han shook his head: "The aura is mixed, unlike that of a single sect."

More like... the people who are searching for them.

We may have been exposed.

Before he could finish speaking, he heard a commotion of footsteps and shouts coming from downstairs at the inn.

Immediately afterwards, their door was pounded on loudly: "Open the door! Officials are investigating! Everyone inside, come out now!"

Officials? All three were taken aback.

This was unexpected.

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

If it were someone from the cultivation world, a fierce battle would be inevitable.

However, if it involves government officials, it becomes more complicated to handle.

We must not act rashly, otherwise it will lead to even bigger trouble.

“Here I come.

Su Han responded and signaled the two women to be on guard.

He then stepped forward and slowly opened the door.

Five or six yamen runners, dressed in official uniforms and carrying steel knives, stood outside the gate.

The leader was a shrewd-looking constable.

The constable's sharp gaze swept across the room.

A hint of amazement flashed in his eyes when he saw Biyao and Lu Xueqi inside the house.

But it was soon replaced by strict measures.

"Who are you three? Where do you come from? What are you doing in Heyang City?" the constable asked sternly.

Su Han cupped his hands and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Reporting to the officer, my two siblings and I are merchants from Changhe City in the south."

We stopped in Heyang for a few days while passing through.

"Traveling merchants?" The constable sneered. "I don't think so! There have been several murders in the city recently, all of whom were injured by sharp blades. The murderer is highly skilled in martial arts."

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

"Come with us to the yamen!"

Upon hearing this, Biyao's eyebrows furrowed, and she was about to lash out.

But Su Han stopped him with a look.

Su Han's mind raced.

They knew this was probably not a simple case of government officials investigating a case.

It is very likely that someone used the government to test their capabilities.

He even vaguely sensed that there were several more powerful auras lurking around the inn, which were definitely not ordinary yamen runners.

Going to the government office with them would be like walking into a trap.

At that time, they would be even more restricted in the government prison.

can not go!
Just as Su Han was secretly gathering his spiritual power, preparing to forcefully break through the encirclement.

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

With a cool gaze, he looked at the constable and said calmly, "Sir, we are indeed law-abiding citizens."

My brother and I are unwell and are recuperating here, so it is inconvenient for us to go to the government office. If you do not believe me, you may check our travel permits.

As she spoke, she casually raised her hand and smoothed the hair on her forehead.

The cuffs slipped down slightly, revealing half of her fair wrist.

On his wrist, a very faint blue cloud pattern mark, almost imperceptible if not carefully observed, flashed by.

The constable had been looking impatient.

But when his gaze fell upon the cloud-patterned mark, he was suddenly jolted.

The stern look on his face instantly turned into surprise and uncertainty.

It even carried a hint of fear.

As the head constable of Heyang City, he naturally had a broader perspective than ordinary yamen runners.

I vaguely know some rumors about the great sect of immortal cultivation in seclusion.

Especially the mark of the Qingyun Sect, the leader of the righteous path.

He had seen a similar pattern on the entourage of a high-ranking official who was passing through Heyang!
Could this aloof and ethereal woman actually be a member of the Qingyun Sect?
If that's really the case, how could a mere constable like him possibly provoke him?
Moreover, judging from his demeanor, he is definitely not an ordinary disciple!
The constable broke out in a cold sweat.

Their attitude made a complete 180-degree turn.

He quickly cupped his hands in greeting, his tone becoming infinitely more respectful: "So...so that's it...I was being presumptuous! Since you gentlemen are...unwell, then we won't disturb you any longer! Let's go, let's go!" After saying that, he didn't dare to look at Lu Xueqi again.

He hurriedly left with a group of inexplicably confused subordinates.

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

Su Han and Bi Yao were both somewhat taken aback.

Unexpectedly, Lu Xueqi dismissed these officials so easily.

Su Han closed the door, looked at Lu Xueqi, and asked in her eyes.

Lu Xueqi calmly lowered her sleeves and said lightly, "Qingyun Sect also has some reputation in the secular world."

Taking advantage of a situation occasionally can save a lot of trouble.

Biyao snorted, her tone somewhat complicated: "Oh, as expected of a prestigious sect, their reputation is truly effective."

Unlike us, who can't stand the light of day and can only hide in the shadows.

Her words were barbed.

But more than anything, it was a sense of self-deprecation and an indescribable sense of loss.

In this situation, Lu Xueqi's identity can indeed bring convenience.

This kind of convenience is something she cannot give to Su Han.

Su Han noticed that Bi Yao was in a bad mood.

But I also know that this is not the time to offer comfort.

He said in a deep voice, "Although the officials have left, this matter is suspicious."

Our whereabouts have likely been discovered; we should not linger here!

He made a quick decision: "Pack your things, let's leave the city tonight!"

The three of them didn't have much luggage to begin with, so they were ready in no time.

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

"go!"

He shouted lowly.

The three figures darted out of the window like ghosts.

It fell silently into the alley.

Under the cover of night, they hurried towards the direction of the east gate from their memories. (End of Chapter)