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

"The Zhenwu Division is investigating a case. Open the door!"

The moment the sound outside the door faded, Lu Yang and Bai Yixin exchanged bewildered glances.

Their eyes met.

Is someone looking for you?

Bai Yixin shook her head uncertainly, and subconsciously pulled Bai Miyao into her arms.

Lu Yang slowly stood up, his right hand reaching for the long sword.

Although I don't know any knife skills, having something in my hand is better than having nothing at all.

The footsteps outside were heavy and chaotic, startling many people in the inn.

With his ear pressed against the doorway, Lu Yang could even hear the clanging of the armor.

Lu Yang glanced back at her and said in a low voice, "Hide well."

Bai Yixin's lips trembled slightly as she tightly embraced Bai Miyao, who had been startled awake, before she could even hide under the bed.

Bang!

The door was pushed open roughly, and the latch broke in two and fell to the ground.

A captain dressed in black armor with a long sword at his waist barged in.

He glanced at Lu Yang first, then swept his gaze into the room, spotting Bai Yixin who was about to hide. His expression turned cold: "Hmph, remnant of the Green Lotus! Seize her!"

The three officers from the Zhenwu Division behind the captain strode forward.

Lu Yang's heart tightened, and he gripped the long sword in his hand tightly.

Seemingly noticing Lu Yang's actions, the captain gave him a cold look: "Don't meddle in other people's business."

Lu Yang's lips twitched.

They want to arrest my employer, but they won't let me meddle in their business?

That's a bit unreasonable.

He took a deep breath and held his sword in front of Bai Yixin.

"What a joke! They're my escorts, and as their bodyguard, I'm naturally responsible for them to the end!"

The captain frowned, his gaze shifting between the two men: "A镖 (bodyguard/escort)? You're a镖师 (bodyguard/escort)?"

Three constables from the Zhenwu Division simultaneously pressed down on the hilts of their swords.

Behind Lu Yang, Bai Yixin's eyes seemed to conjure up images of asteroids, her fingers unconsciously twisting together.

The captain stared at him for a moment, then suddenly sneered, "You've got some guts."

Before he finished speaking, he took a step forward.

Lu Yang felt a blur before his eyes, and the captain was already in front of him.

So fast!

Before he could even swing his sword, the opponent's scabbard slammed heavily into his chest.

boom!

A muffled thud.

Lu Yang stood still, motionless.

The captain's eyes suddenly narrowed.

Although he didn't draw his sword, he still used 20% of his strength in this attack.

So that the kid in front of me will know the consequences of obstructing the Zhenwu Division.

Even an ordinary eighth-grade skin refiner would suffer a broken sternum from such a blow.

But the person in front of him didn't even change his expression.

He's a master!

After confirming that he was alright, Lu Yang felt more confident.

I originally thought this Zhenwu Division would be very powerful, but why is their attack similar to the few people chasing me on the road?

He snorted coldly, trying to project the demeanor of a master: "Is this how the Zhenwu Division handles cases—by indiscriminately judging right and wrong?"

The captain narrowed his eyes, his mind racing with thoughts. The Qinglian Sect members wouldn't possess such formidable external martial arts skills.

The captain stared at him for a moment, then suddenly sheathed his sword: "Interesting."

"The Zhenwu Division is investigating the Qinglian Sect today, but unexpected complications have arisen."

Upon hearing that the investigation into the Green Lotus Sect was underway, Bai Yixin, who was standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief.

The captain looked at Bai Yixin and said coldly, "Show your wrist."

Lu Yang took another half step forward, blocking their way.

The captain frowned: "I said, I'll only investigate the Azure Lotus Seal."

After saying that, he took out a palm-sized bronze lamp from his pocket.

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

"The followers of the Green Lotus Cult who practice evil arts will develop green lotus patterns on their wrists. These patterns are usually invisible, but they can be seen under the Soul-Illuminating Lamp."

Lu Yang was taken aback.

Blue Lotus Seal?

So they weren't here to arrest Bai Yixin after all?

Why the hell didn't you say so earlier?!

Bai Yixin realized this as well and breathed a sigh of relief.

She glanced at Lu Yang and said in a low voice, "Young Master Lu, it's alright."

After she finished speaking, she slowly revealed her right wrist.

The bronze lamplight shone on her fair wrist, revealing nothing unusual.

The captain then looked at Bai Miyao, the little girl was clearly frightened, her eyes were red.

Lu Yang crouched down, trying to soften his voice: "Yao'er, don't be afraid, just let them see it."

Bai Miyao then timidly stretched out her little hand.

There's nothing there...

When it was Bai Miyao's turn, there was still no unusual reaction.

Finally, he checked Lu Yang's wrist again, but still found no Azure Lotus Seal.

The captain put away the bronze lamp, and the coldness on his face dissipated slightly.

"It seems to be a misunderstanding."

Lu Yang glanced down at the broken latch, then at the door that had been kicked open.

The captain followed Lu Yang's gaze, his tone softening somewhat.

"I was on official business and have offended you in many ways. I hope you will not hide like this again in the future."

You just came up and kicked the door open, who wouldn't run away?

Lu Yang thought to himself that he was complaining, but then he saw the captain take out a tael of silver from his pocket and casually throw it on the table.

He also felt that the captain was a person he could get along with.

The captain turned and walked towards the door, then suddenly stopped: "If there is any commotion in the inn tonight, do not come out."

"Watching the spectacle can kill you."

After leaving those words, the members of the Zhenwu Division quickly departed.

The room fell silent again...

Lu Yang stood there, looking down at himself, and finally, belatedly, he realized...

I seem to be quite resilient!

......

Bai Yixin gently closed the door.

Lu Yang asked, puzzled, "What is this Qinglian Sect they were investigating just now? Is the mighty Zhenwu Division acting like bandits?"

Bai Yixin was silent for a moment, then said softly, "The Green Lotus Sect is a rebellious sect in the eyes of the Great Li Dynasty."

"It is said that the Qinglian Sect worships the Qing Emperor. The Qing Emperor lost his parents in his childhood due to forced labor and was later adopted by the abbot of Peach Blossom Temple."

"After reaching adulthood, he suddenly achieved enlightenment and broke through to a higher realm. Afterwards, he went to the capital and slapped the old emperor in the palace."

Lu Yang's eyelids twitched upon hearing this.

Enter the palace and fight the emperor?

This Azure Emperor sounds much more formidable.

Bai Yixin continued, "After that palm strike, the Azure Emperor ascended to heaven, leaving behind only one sentence."

"If I were to become the Green Emperor someday, I would make the peach blossoms bloom all at once."

The room suddenly fell silent.

For some reason, Lu Yang sensed a mixture of sorrow and heroism in those words.

Bai Yixin said softly, "Therefore, the Azure Emperor left behind the Heavenly Gang Azure Lotus Technique. Some people in the common people practiced and spread the teachings, while others used the Azure Emperor's name to rebel against the government."

"Because of that palm strike, the old emperor's days were numbered, which is why the new emperor Zhao Bing ascended the throne."

Lu Yang seemed to be deep in thought.

No wonder the Zhenwu Division came to arrest people in the middle of the night.

This is shaking the very foundation of the nation!

Presumably, someone from the Green Lotus Sect has done something extraordinary that has angered the emperor.

......

After a day of running around and being repeatedly frightened, the three of them quickly couldn't hold on any longer.

Bai Yixin held Bai Miyao against the headboard, and soon closed her eyes.

Lu Yang leaned against the door, holding the knife in his arms, and drifted off to sleep.

I don't know how much time passed.

boom!

A loud bang suddenly came from upstairs.

Lu Yang suddenly opened his eyes.

"Azure Lotus Demon, surrender!"

"Brothers, let's fight them! When the peach blossoms bloom, the Azure Emperor will return!"

The inn was ablaze with firelight, which illuminated the paper windows in a fiery red glow.