The Cloud Sea Immortal Palace covers an extraordinarily vast area, with a diameter of more than six hundred li. Inside, there are not only magnificent and majestic palace complexes but also large expanses of flat land.

Chu Xisheng followed Ji Qianqian flying through the air and soon found a deserted open space at the edge of the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace.

This place is already far away from Chu Yunyun and others, allowing them to talk freely.

"Let's do it here."

Ji Qianqian hovered in the air and turned to face Chu Xisheng.

Her expression was first complex, staring fixedly at Chu Xisheng for a long time.

After ten breaths, she let out a long breath of turbid air, then bit her teeth fiercely: "Da Yi Invisible Arrow, I Am Supreme Blade; Master, you should know who I am by now?"

"I know."

Chu Xisheng nodded slightly: "I have long heard that the Heavenly Jinyi Guards have a Thousand Households named Ji Qianqian, known as 'Sword Supreme, Arrow No Shadow.' Three years ago, she rose to fame, widely recognized across Heluo. Recently, she disappeared without a trace, this person should be you, Qianqian, correct?"

Ji Qianqian raised her eyebrows upon hearing this, her expression calm: "That's me. It seems Master already knew?"

She then subconsciously moved her hand to hold her sword, her eyes focused: "May I ask, Master, when did you find out about my identity?"

"Shortly after you joined our Iron Banner Gang."

Chu Xisheng smiled helplessly, carrying his hands behind him: "At that time, you probably didn't plan to stay undercover long term, even the name you chose has the same pronunciation. Moreover, your talent, cultivation, and combat power differ greatly from the persona you created as Ji Qianqian, and you repeatedly interacted secretly with the Police Pool of Blood Thousand Households, Cao Xuan. If I couldn't find out, wouldn't I be incompetent?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qianqian's heart sank, thinking that it was indeed the case.

A layer of blush involuntarily surfaced on her cheeks.

Actually, Ji Qianqian had already suspected for more than half a year that Chu Xisheng might know her identity.

However, she never wanted to think in that direction.

For some inexplicable reason, she didn't want to face reality, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand.

Moreover, this guy in front of her is quite annoying — he clearly knew but didn't expose her, always watching her make a fool of herself.

This jerk not only toyed with her for nearly a year but probably thought her extremely foolish.

Ji Qianqian took another deep breath.

She knew that blaming Chu Xisheng was unjust; fundamentally, it was her own foolishness.

"I see, I was too naive, allowing Master to laugh at me."

After calming herself, Ji Qianqian's expression gradually returned to calm, she then clasped her fists and bowed deeply: "The matter I want to discuss with Master is precisely this. I also want to apologize to Master. A year ago, I was ordered to investigate the whereabouts of the Rebellious God Flag, thus changing my name and infiltrating the Iron Banner Gang. I had no choice in this matter; please forgive any offenses."

"Ah~" Chu Xisheng quickly shook his head: "No need to apologize. Throughout this year, Qianqian, not only did you not harm me in the slightest, but you also came to my aid multiple times, assisting both me and the Iron Banner Gang significantly. Your work was thorough and efficient, you are my right-hand person. I barely have enough time to reward you, how could I hold it against you?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Qianqian couldn't help grinding her teeth, feeling a surge of resentment.

Upon reflection, she realized that she hadn't harmed Chu Xisheng at all and had indeed served him diligently throughout the year.

Ji Qianqian decisively put away her feelings of guilt, lowering her eyelids and speaking in a deliberately cold tone: "Master, as long as you don't blame me, that's good. Aside from apologizing, I also wish to say goodbye to you. The matter at the Cloud Sea Immortal Palace has been resolved; I wish to return to the Capital City. Please take care, Master."

Chu Xisheng couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Despite having anticipated this, hearing Ji Qianqian say it still felt painful.

This darn system is of no use whatsoever.

He used so many Blood Essence Points and Near Ink Taint Divine Power Cards but still couldn't completely turn Ji Qianqian.

Furthermore, he felt unwilling—

Over the past year or so, he quite enjoyed the company of this girl.

Chu Xisheng sighed and spoke sincerely: "Can't you stay? Do you have to return to the Police Pool of Blood? You don't really need to be a Thousand Households there; why not transfer to my command? I am now a legitimate Deputy Commander."

Ji Qianqian's heart stirred.

She truly wanted to stay by Chu Xisheng's side, though she couldn't figure out why herself.

The guy in front of her is evidently full of schemes, not a good superior.

Ji Qianqian shook her head slightly: "I must return; there is a compelling reason I cannot ignore."

Her foster father is none other than the esteemed 'seven generations of Shangfu' Dugu Shou.

Her foster father raised her to adulthood, taught her Martial Arts, and recommended her to the Police Pool of Blood, how could she abandon him?

Yet Chu Xisheng did not give up, stepping forward several paces, stopping three feet away, his eyes intensely focused on Ji Qianqian's face: "The question is, can you go back? After we passed the third challenge, Sword Intent Sky, the people you killed were all sent by the court, right? How will you explain that to your superiors?"

Ji Qianqian's body trembled.

The Master was so far away, separated by thick fog, yet he could still see?

No, wait!

Ji Qianqian immediately thought of Chu Yunyun.

Chu Xisheng couldn't see, but Dominating Martial King Qin Muge certainly could.

She immediately felt Chu Xisheng's breath, her heart skipped a beat.

This guy is standing way too close.

Ji Qianqian's thoughts were chaotic: "Those people were all court fugitives, carrying at least a hundred innocent lives, they deserved to die. Master, forgive me, I can no longer follow you. There are no everlasting banquets in the world, you needn't persuade further."

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