How did I, a fake bodyguard, become a terrestrial immortal?

In the front courtyard of the city lord's mansion, black-armored soldiers stood like a forest; the Zhenwu Division's men had arrived quite quickly.

When Lu Yang arrived at the front hall, Captain Qin was already standing in the courtyard with six officers from the Zhenwu Division.

Several men, with long swords at their waists and covered in black armor, stood there, instantly adding a sense of solemnity to the originally spacious courtyard.

Han Jingshan sat in the main seat, his expression not very good.

He is the city lord of Hanlin City. A few days ago he assured me he could suppress it, but now the city lord has come knocking on our door.

Logically speaking, in this city of Hanlin, there are very few people who can directly lead a group into the city lord's mansion for inspection.

Unfortunately, the Zhenwu Division is one of them.

Qin Xiaowei stood in the courtyard, his back straight and his expression stern.

Upon seeing Lu Yang walk in, his gaze paused slightly: "Master Lu, it's been a long time."

Lu Yang's lips twitched. Why did this form of address sound so strange?

He used to call me "little boy" all the time.

It feels a bit strange to suddenly be called "Master Lu".

However, one shouldn't hit a smiling face.

Lu Yang cupped his hands in greeting: "Captain Qin, we meet again."

Captain Qin glanced at him: "It seems you've recovered quite well."

Lu Yang's heart stirred.

What does that mean?

Did he realize he was unconscious?

Indeed, with such a commotion in the City Lord's Mansion, it would be strange if the Zhenwu Division didn't receive a single word.

Captain Qin's gaze lingered on Lu Yang for a moment.

Compared to that night at the inn, Lu Yang had changed into clean clothes and tied his hair back up.

Judging by appearance alone, he does indeed resemble a young bodyguard.

But Captain Qin will not forget.

That night at the inn, he struck Lu Yang in the chest with a scabbard using only 20% of his strength, but the other man didn't budge.

These past few days, there has been an unusual chill emanating from the small building in the city lord's mansion.

Although the Zhenwu Division personnel did not witness what happened inside, they investigated the scene afterward.

The building was covered in ice marks, the wooden beams were cracked, and the floorboards were broken into a spiderweb pattern.

That kind of coldness could not have been caused by ordinary poisons.

But the person in front of me actually looked even more energetic than before.

Qin Xiaowei's wariness of Lu Yang deepened even further.

Han Jingshan said in a deep voice, "Captain Qin, you brought men into the manor early this morning, saying you wanted to reinvestigate the old case at the inn. I have already had the steward summon all the people who stayed at the Yuelai Inn that night."

"Young Master Lu has just woken up and is not yet fully recovered."

"Could this inspection be simplified?"

Captain Qin cupped his hands in greeting: "Lord City Lord, please forgive us. The Zhenwu Division is under orders to investigate the case and dares not neglect our duties."

"When Qinglian self-destructed last night, a streak of azure light escaped. Orders have been issued that all guests at the Yuelai Inn that night must be re-examined."

He looked at Lu Yang as he said this.

The air in the courtyard became slightly still.

Lu Yang's heart skipped a beat. Good heavens, they really were after them after all.

However, on the surface, Lu Yang merely frowned: "Didn't you already investigate that night?"

Captain Qin said, "Although we did investigate, we only checked the Azure Lotus Seal at the time."

"What we're investigating now is the blue light that the remnants of the Green Lotus sect escaped with."

Lu Yang's eyelids twitched as he recalled Fang Xuan's mention of the Azure Lotus Dao Seed.

Captain Qin seemed to sense Lu Yang's wariness, and his tone was much gentler than it had been that night at the inn.

"Don't worry, Master Lu. The Zhenwu Division only investigates cases and won't make things difficult for anyone without reason."

Lu Yang chuckled inwardly.

When your Zhenwu Division kicked down the door last time, that's not what you said.

Although Captain Qin was cold, compared to those Zhenwu Division constables who would kill anyone they saw, he seemed to be able to speak a few human words.

Lu Yang asked, "How do we investigate?"

Commandant Qin raised his hand, and a bailiff behind him immediately brought out a bronze lamp.

It was the same Soul-Illuminating Lamp I had seen that night at the inn.

The wick was empty, yet it emitted a faint bluish glow.

When Lu Yang saw the lamp, his heart tightened immediately.

The reason this device didn't detect Bai Miyao's problem last time was because the Dao Seed had just entered her body and hadn't fully taken root yet.

But now?

Bai Miyao now has a genuine Green Lotus Dao Seed within her body.

Fang Xuan said he had already used a secret technique to conceal his aura.

But Lu Yang wasn't really sure if this pretty boy was reliable.

After all, Fang Xuan's words and actions carried an air of success, as if he were doing well as long as he didn't die.

Just then, Fang Xuan walked in through the side door.

He was still wearing that moon-white long robe, with a green flute tied around his waist, and his expression was calm.

Upon seeing him, Captain Qin nodded slightly: "Mr. Fang."

That "sir" was truly heartfelt, after all, the disciples of Wanhua Valley held some weight in the eyes of the Zhenwu Division.

"Since Mr. Fang is here, please also submit to questioning."

Fang Xuan did not refuse. He walked to Lu Yang's side and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, subtly moved his sleeve.

Lu Yang felt a very light coolness brush against his wrist.

He looked down, but there was nothing there.

Light footsteps could be heard outside the courtyard.

Bai Yixin carried Bai Miyao over.

Bai Miyao had just woken up, her face was still a little pale, but her eyes were no longer as bright as before.

Held in Bai Yixin's arms, she saw so many black-armored guards in the courtyard and instinctively shrank closer to Bai Yixin, saying, "Mother..."

Bai Yixin gently patted her back and said softly, "Yao'er, don't be afraid."

But her own face was also extremely pale.

Lu Yang subconsciously took a step forward and stood in front of them.

Commander Qin raised an eyebrow at the sight: "Master Lu is still as protective as ever."

Lu Yang said calmly, "Those who make a living in this industry naturally have to be trustworthy."

Captain Qin said nothing more. He reached out and took the Soul-Illuminating Lamp, adopting a businesslike tone: "One by one."

Fang Xuan was the first to be investigated.

The bronze lamplight fell on Fang Xuan's wrist, its faint blue light sweeping across it without revealing anything unusual.

Fang Xuan remained calm. After all, he wasn't there that night, so it would be a miracle if he could have detected it.

The second one is Lu Yang, whose soul-illuminating lamp casts a blue light.

In an instant, a strange feeling suddenly arose in Lu Yang's heart.

When the blue light shone on his skin, the wisp of icy silkworm energy within his body trembled slightly.

Immediately afterwards, the Xuanwu pattern on its back seemed to be startled and pressed down heavily.

The blue light swept across Lu Yang's wrist, but found nothing.

Captain Qin narrowed his eyes; although he had not found Qinglian.

Yet, I could vaguely sense that the light of the Soul-Illuminating Lamp had flickered slightly just now.

This is the first time in decades.

Captain Qin looked up and glanced at Lu Yang.

Lu Yang appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was panicking.

No way? This lamp can actually illuminate the Black Tortoise?

Captain Qin withdrew his gaze and did not delve into the matter.

Next up is Bai Yixin.

Bai Yixin slowly revealed her wrist.

Her wrists were very thin, and her skin was so white it was almost translucent.

The bronze lamp swept across the area, but nothing unusual was found.

Captain Qin looked at Bai Miyao one last time.

Bai Yixin tightened her grip on Bai Miyao's arms slightly.

Lu Yang also subconsciously held his breath.

Fang Xuan was the calmest, even excessively so.

Bai Miyao timidly stretched out her little hand.

"Uncle, I'm not a bad person."