The defeated saint is also on the way to tame the evil god today

　The little girl's eyes turned and became a little darker:

　"But after all, she and Xiaomo have been good friends for many years before us... They've been together for so long... I'm sure she'll be worried."

　"What are you worried about?" Xing Mo asked.

　"I'm worried she might snatch you away."

　After saying this, Aurora's cheeks flushed slightly and she buried her head in her food.

　Xing Mo shook his head helplessly, reached out his hand and rubbed his little ancestor's head.

　"Fool." She only said two words.

　"But when she was chatting with me, she didn't mean to steal you away at all," Aurora muttered. "Instead, she told me what you like... what you hate... and asked me to pay attention to some things..."

　"She is a kind and simple girl," Xingmo nodded, "She just wants everyone to be well."

　"Hmph...so I'm not jealous of her," Aurora tilted her head, "but you should also know your place..."

　"Don't worry, I'll only sleep with you." Xingmo smiled.

　The two of them spent fifteen minutes slowly finishing their breakfast, just in time to see Vivian and Alice walking across the street.

　"The yard smells like an intruder," Vivian said, sitting down at the table. "Did you take care of it?"

　"I did it in a jiffy, so I didn't wake you up," Xingmo smiled. "Good morning."

　"Good morning," Vivian yawned. "Boss, give me a bowl... Never mind, I have no appetite."

　"Let's have lunch later. I don't really feel like eating." Alice patted Vivian's shoulder and turned to Xingmo, "Who's here to cause trouble?"

　"Let's talk on the way," Xing Mo stood up, "Boss, check out."

　After paying, the group returned to the courtyard gate, where a black steam carriage was already waiting.

　Mr. Cha stood by the roadside, holding an umbrella, and opened the car door for them with a smile.

　"Come on, ladies," he said, "the prefect is waiting."

　A group of people got on the steam train, and the steam train cut through the fine rain curtain and traveled through the city streets.

　On the way, Aurora used the mark of the Tree of Life to pass information to Vivian and Alice, explaining to them the origins of last night's attackers.

　After learning that the person who sent the attacker was actually the son of the Danzhou prefect, Vivian and Alice's expressions became much more serious.

　It’s hard to say, this trip might be a trap set by someone else.

　Of course, they were not very afraid.

　""

　Ten minutes later, the steam car stopped in front of a luxurious garden.

　After getting off the car, Xing Mo opened her umbrella and saw Ruan Lili standing at the entrance of the garden.

　The little girl was wearing a purple silk dress with oriental elements. The hem of the dress was outlined with lavender silk thread, forming a totem of clouds and wind.

　Her face no longer had the mischievous look she had when they first met in the academy, but instead showed a sense of calm and detachedness.

　"Everyone, follow me." She made a gesture.

　Xing Mo nodded and followed Ruan Lili into the garden gate.

　As soon as you enter the garden, the rhythm of oriental aesthetics comes with the slanting wind and drizzle: the shallow pond, the blooming lotus, the stone bridge carved with animal totems, and the

　A tall oriental attic.

　The interior of the garden was heavily guarded, and men in black robes stood on both sides of the road, with wands on their waists and spears in their hands.

　Among the guards, Xingmo caught a glimpse of several men in black - they were the remnants of Liudao.

　Their gazes briefly fell on Xingmo, and although they quickly turned away, Xingmo still sensed the emotions in their eyes.

　It was an emotion somewhere between resentment and horror.

　Well... the survivors of Liudao were still in touch with each other... at least they knew what their companions did last night, and they also knew that they did not come back.

　This might be a good deterrent.

　Xing Mo walked up to a man in black, smiled and waved at him:

　"Thank you for your hard work, friends."

　She didn't look at their faces which were gradually turning purple, and followed Ruan Lili with light steps.

　"The Danzhou Prefecture is ahead," Ruan Lili pointed to the attic, "Everyone, please don't feel restrained."

　This little guy looks pretty serious when he's not crazy... Xingmo muttered and followed the little dragon into the attic.

　Soon, on the top floor of the attic, Xing Mo met Zuo Shangtang, the prefect of Danzhou.

　The prefect completely broke Xing Mo's expected stereotype. She thought that the person standing in this position should be a serious old gentleman, or a serious middle-aged man, but the man sitting behind the desk was handsome and delicate: he was wearing a green gown, with long black hair draped over his shoulders, and there was a faint smile in his dark eyes, showing a friendly look.

　But Xing Mo knew that the more friendly someone appeared, the more difficult they were to deal with.

　"Welcome, welcome everyone from the Western world," Zuo Shangtang supported his cheek with one hand and waved his wand with the other, "Please sit down as you please, there are not many rules here."

　As the green wind swept through the air, several chairs fell opposite the upper left hall.

　The four of them looked at each other, nodded, and walked forward to take their seats.

　"Mr. Zuo Shangtang, thank you very much for your hospitality," Xing Mo said straight to the point, "Please accept this small token of our appreciation."

　Having said this, Ruan Lili carried the small box to the desk in the upper hall on the left and placed the box on the table.

　"My lord, please take a look."

　She opened the lid of the box, and a faint light emerged - a dragon scale lay in the center of the box, shimmering with light!

　Seeing this gift, the light in Zuo Shangtang's eyes changed for a moment, and then he reached out and picked up the scale.

　"Ah... the dragon king's... reverse scale..."

　He played with it for a few times, then put the scale back into the box and smiled at Ruan Lili:

　"You can go out."

　Ruan Lili said nothing more and turned to leave the room. Then, Zuo Shangtang turned to Xing Mo and said with a smile:

　"You all really are...capable, aren't you?"

　"I didn't originally plan to bring a gift, but the Dragon King came up," Xingmo smiled. "Are you satisfied, Mr. Zuo?"

　"Of course I'm satisfied. This can become a cultural relic..." Zuo Shangtang praised, "It seems that I didn't find the wrong person?"

　"Hmm." Xing Mo maintained a faint smile, "Let's get straight to the point?"

　"That's fine. I'm different from most Yanxia people. I don't like official documents and polite words."

　Zuo Shangtang smiled and pushed away the scrolls around him:

　"Ms. Shikoti Amura, you're searching for clues about the Sea Cloud, and my authority is just enough to uncover this secret. I think this is a win-win situation, right?"

　"First of all, I need to confirm to what extent you can provide information about the Haishang Yun?" Xing Mo asked.

　"Very precise," Zuo Shangtang nodded. "The answer is: everything about it, including its production date... its purpose... and the mission it undertook on its last voyage, including some video and text materials."

　"That sounds fine." Xing Mo nodded.

　"In exchange, you need to deal with the Ancient Dragon Hunter," Zuo Shangtang bowed his head slightly. "Kill him, or render him incapacitated and hand him over to us for trial. The choice is yours."

　So far, there have been no issues with the deal; both parties have gotten what they wanted.

　So, Xingmo nodded:

　"We need a starting point. Is there a summary of relevant cases?"

　"Of course," Zuo Shangtang nodded, "They are all here."

　He patted a file bag on the table and looked at Xingmo:

　"However, compared to the information sealed in the documents, you should be more interested in... the on-site investigation, right?"

　"On-site investigation?" Xing Mo frowned.

　Meaning... there's a ready-made crime scene?

　Facing Xing Mo's gaze, Zuo Shangtang nodded slightly and said:

　"Just last night, Gu Longshu killed a tobacco tycoon who was well-known in Denmark. His methods of crime were extremely cruel."

　"His entire house was completely slaughtered, with dozens of victims, so it wasn't discovered until the next morning."

　"According to my initial information, the scene has been cordoned off and has not been touched much so far."

　A well-preserved crime scene... This is a good opportunity.

　"Then let's set off."

　Xingmo stood up, and Alice walked to the table and took away the file bag.

　"The car is downstairs. Mr. Cha and Ms. Ruan will take care of your commute in the city." Zuo Shangtang also stood up. "Well, I wish you all the best."

　"Lend you your

　Word."

　Xingmo nodded and turned to leave.

　When she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Zuo Shangtang who was standing behind the table.

　"By the way, Mr. Zuo," Xing Mo said, "Do you know someone named Yuechen?"

　Zuo Shangtang shook his head:

　"do not know."

　"Please keep an eye on this name for me, okay?" Xingmo smiled politely, "Maybe we can save ourselves a lot of trouble."

　After saying that, she pushed open the door and the group left the top of the attic.

　Behind them, Zuo Shangtang stood quietly for a while, then sighed.

　"That ancient dragon is really crazy..." he whispered, "Lin Kemu was killed just like that? Damn it..."

　After leaving the attic, Ruan Lili was waiting at the door.

　She stood there alone, with a dull look and no expression on her young face.

　For some reason, this look makes me feel a little distressed.

　Seeing Xing Mo and his group coming, she waved her hand and said:

　"This way, we're going to the crime scene next, right?"

　"Yes."

　Xing Mo nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked again:

　"Ms. Ruan, you are the patriarch of the Xiaolong family. Why are you responsible for our transportation?"

　As the head of a clan and a dragon with shed scales, with these multiple identities combined, he should have been in a high position.

　But in Danzhou...how could such a dragon be used as a guide?

　It feels weird no matter how I think about it.

　Hearing Xing Mo's question, Ruan Lili's expression dimmed for a moment, and then a standard smile appeared on her face:

　"What? Am I hindering you by leading the way?"

　"Not really," Xingmo smiled, "I just feel that the Xiaolong family is so powerful, it's a bit of a waste of talent."

　"Oh, what do you know..."

　Ruan Lili turned around, and Xing Mo couldn't see the expression on her face:

　"The Xiaolong family has long since... Never mind. There's no point in telling you. It's only temporary anyway."

　She waved her hand, opened her oil-paper umbrella, and walked towards the rain:

　"Come on! It's time to go! Do you want to go investigate?"

　"This little dragon is quite entertaining," Aurora said, covering her mouth with her hands while laughing. "Come on, follow her."

　The group followed Ruan Lili and walked towards the rain.

　Only Vivian stood there for a long time. She looked at Ruan Lili's lonely back, and something flickered in her mind.