Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

This man was none other than Sun Yu, the second son of Vice Minister Sun's household.

"Miss Manbo, about that matter you mentioned..." Sun Yu, emboldened by the alcohol, reached out to hold Manbo's hand, "It's not that it's impossible, but you have to show me your sincerity first, right?"

Manbo turned around, skillfully avoiding his hand, and covered her mouth with a light laugh: "Second Young Master, what's the rush? I've said it before, as long as Lord Sun is willing to introduce me to Grand Secretary Wang, I will naturally repay your kindness."

"Grand Secretary Wang..." Sun Yulang clicked his tongue. "That person is not so easy to meet. Although my father is a vice minister, he still has to stand and speak respectfully in front of Grand Secretary Wang."

"That's why I need your help, Second Young Master." Manbo picked up her wine cup and gently touched it to Sun Yu's. "If you can help me with this, I will reward you handsomely."

Sun Yu was itching to speak when she looked at him with those affectionate eyes. Just as he was about to say something more, there was a knock on the door of the flower hall. Mei'er walked in carrying a tray with a shimmering silver pomfret on it, and the aroma was irresistible.

"Miss, your fish is ready." The maid placed the fish on the table, bowed, and withdrew.

Looking at the silver pomfret, Manbo's eyes lit up slightly. She was a water demon, and the water essence contained in the silver pomfret was very beneficial to her healing. She stretched out her slender fingers and gently pressed them on the fish's belly, and all the essence in the fish's body was absorbed into it.

However, she did not notice that deep inside the fish's belly, a wisp of starlight also seeped into her body.

At that moment, Li Yuan, who was meditating in the room, suddenly opened his eyes, a knowing smile appearing on his lips.

found it.

The next morning, Li Yuan personally escorted Sun Fu back from prison as promised.

Upon returning to the Sun residence, Sun Fu was so excited he almost cried. He thanked Li Yuan profusely and then rushed inside.

The steward came out to greet him warmly, "Lord Li, please come in and have a seat for a moment. My second young master admires your talent and has been looking for an opportunity to make your acquaintance."

"Since the Second Young Master has invited me, how could I refuse?" Li Yuan smiled slightly.

Upon hearing the gatekeeper's announcement, Sun Yu immediately came out to greet him personally. In Chang'an City, Li Yuan was a well-known ninth-level talent, and many forces wanted to win him over. Now, he had actually taken the initiative to visit.

Sun Yu, holding a folding fan, looked quite elegant: "Lord Li, I've heard so much about you, please come in."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Sun Yu led Li Yuan into the flower hall and ordered tea and refreshments to be served.

"Lord Li, you are already a Golden Badge Demon-Slaying Guard at such a young age. You are truly a young talent with a bright future ahead of you," Sun Yu complimented with a smile.

"You flatter me, Second Young Master," Li Yuan said with a modest smile. "I was just lucky. I don't deserve such praise from you."

The two chatted back and forth, finding it quite congenial. Sun Yu tried to win Li Yuan over, and Li Yuan responded enthusiastically, and the conversation flowed smoothly.

"We are about the same age, Second Young Master, there's no need to be so formal."

"Very well, then I will take the liberty of addressing you as Brother Li. Please have some tea."

Behind the side window of the flower hall, a crimson figure stood quietly.

Through the crack in the window, Manbo curiously observed the legendary genius boy, his gaze lingering on him for a moment before a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes.

I heard that the Dark Pavilion had tried to assassinate him before, and now it seems that he is just as greedy for money. If I can win him over, it would be a great achievement.

Her gaze swept across the room, she smiled slightly, and stepped into the flower hall, feigning surprise and covering her mouth to chuckle softly.

"Oh, we have guests here?"

The second young master's expression changed slightly. This demoness was too audacious, daring to swagger in front of a demon-hunting guard.

He quickly stood up and gave Manbo a wink, "We have important guests. This isn't a place for you. Go back and rest."

Sensing the wisp of starlight within Mambo's body, Li Yuan smiled slightly, surprised that the other party had delivered himself to his door so quickly.

"May I ask who this is?"

Upon hearing Li Yuan's question, the second young master had no choice but to reply with a forced smile, "She is one of my concubines. I have spoiled her rotten. Please don't laugh at me, Brother Li."

"Oh?"

Li Yuan raised an eyebrow. Now that he had met his target, he was too lazy to waste any more words with him and directly activated the power of the stars.

"puff--!"

Just as Manbo was about to speak, her expression suddenly changed drastically, and she spat out a mouthful of blood without warning. The demonic power in her body instantly went out of control, and a dense demonic aura burst out of her body uncontrollably, soaring into the sky!

"Buzz—!"

Above Chang'an City, the silent demon-suppressing protective array suddenly emitted a deafening hum, and golden light flowed across the city walls, automatically sounding the alarm.

"There's a monster in the east of the city!"

The demon-hunting guards responsible for watching over the great formation immediately rushed over following the light.

"What happened?"

In the flower hall, Sun Yu was stunned by this sudden scene, her face turning deathly pale.

Li Yuan suddenly stood up, pulled Sun Yu behind him, and shouted sternly, "Second Young Master, be careful! There's a monster!"

Before he finished speaking, his long sword was already drawn from its sheath, and he slashed at Manbo.

Despite the excruciating pain, Mambo rolled away hastily, dodging the attack in a disheveled manner. She knew that the demon-hunting guards outside must have been alerted by now, so she dared not linger and was only eager to escape.

"Splash—!"

The window shattered, and Mambo smashed through it, fleeing into the garden.

"You monster, please leave!"

Li Yuan called out and chased after him like a shadow. Manbo was very anxious. Seeing a lotus pot nearby, he immediately hid himself inside the pot.

Guided by the aura of the stars, Manbo's figure appeared like a lamp in Li Yuan's eyes, rendering the invisibility technique completely ineffective.

"Clang!"

He cleaved the lotus pot in two with a single stroke, and a crimson figure tumbled out in a disheveled state. Manbo clutched his chest, blood trickling from his lips, his face ashen, his eyes filled with horror as he stared intently at Li Yuan, shouting, "It was you? You tampered with the silver pomfret!"

She was in excruciating abdominal pain, and the surging demonic energy was impossible to suppress. At this moment, she realized that she had been ambushed.

Li Yuan sneered, "So what if it is? You'd better stay here obediently."

"You think you can keep me here?" A fierce glint flashed in Manbo's eyes. He swayed and transformed into a streak of water, shooting towards the Dragon Head Canal outside the courtyard.

She is a water spirit; once she can enter the water, she is like a fish returning to the sea, and becomes difficult to catch.

Unfortunately, Li Yuan was faster than her.

He took a step forward, his figure appearing like a ghost in front of the water light. He swept his long sword horizontally, and a silver blade aura slashed down, forcing the water light back.

"Trying to leave? Did you ask my knife first?"

Manbo was forced back into the courtyard by a single blow, his face turning even uglier. Just as he was about to use a secret technique to forcefully break through, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

"Surround them, don't let a single one escape!"

Immediately afterward, Wu Yu, who was prepared, rushed in first, followed by Ji Fanghua and a group of men: "Immediately seal off all exits! Anyone who dares to trespass will be killed without exception!"

Dozens of fully armed demon-hunting guards instantly surrounded Manbo in the courtyard, their demon-slaying crossbows already aimed at her, the arrowheads gleaming with runes.

Manbo's face turned deathly pale, and she collapsed to the ground. She knew that she was no longer able to leave.

Seeing this, Sun Yu was terrified. If Manbo were captured and revealed the Sun family's identity, wouldn't they be doomed?

His eyes darted around, and he suddenly rushed out.