Chapter 2304: Chapter 2300: Xiao Yi’s ‘Protector’

Xiao Yi sat cross-legged, gazing up at the endless stars.

Behind him, a faint breathing could be heard, yet there was only silence.

Xiao Yi withdrew his gaze, furrowing his brows, "Could Miss Lu be coming to find me for another endless vendetta?"

"You should know, you are no match for me."

Xiao Yi’s furrowed brows transformed into a light, indifferent expression.

From behind, a hesitant voice quickly broke the silence.

"Pal... Palace Master, calm your anger."

Lu Lingshuang’s tone held a trace of complexity, with both sadness and trepidation.

After a short while, Lu Lingshuang broke the silence again, "Ling Shuang understands the Palace Master’s illustrious achievements, and also knows she is no match."

"That day at the Martial Arts Arena, it was Ling Shuang who was offensive."

"If the Palace Master had truly wanted to hold it against me, I would likely have been dead by then."

Xiao Yi asked curiously, "So why has Miss Lu come seeking me late at night?"

"I don’t recall any friendship between me and Miss Lu."

Though Xiao Yi did not turn around, with his current strength, even in the dark, Lu Lingshuang’s every move could not escape him.

At this moment, Lu Lingshuang was clearly struggling, her delicate hands tightly clutching the corner of her own robe.

After a while, it seemed Lu Lingshuang had made a great decision, finally speaking, "Ling Shuang has come to ask a favor of the Palace Master."

"What is it?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

Lu Lingshuang’s face showed a struggle, turning to a plea, "I wish to ask the Palace Master to spare my junior brother, Lu Yao."

"Right now, Junior Brother Lu Yao is heavily accused, guilty of great offenses against the Ice Palace and the Sword Pavilion. The four Guardians, being impartial, will surely kill him."

"Currently, the only one who can save Junior Brother Lu Yao is you, Palace Master."

"One word from you could change the minds of the Four Great Guardians..."

Xiao Yi interrupted with a frown, "You want to save him?"

Lu Lingshuang hurriedly said, "Junior Brother Lu Yao only acted out of momentary madness when committing such a treacherous act..."

Xiao Yi interrupted again, "Acting out of a momentary lapse is called madness."

"But premeditated actions, refusing to repent, reveal truly malicious intent."

"The distinction between the two, I assume I don’t need to remind Miss Lu of."

"I beseech you." Lu Lingshuang knelt without hesitation.

Xiao Yi furrowed his brows but ultimately nodded, "Very well."

"Lu Yao’s life or death, I don’t care, nor have I ever held him in my thoughts."

"But let me remind you, he nearly brought disaster upon your Ice Storm Sword Pavilion, yet you ask me for this?"

Lu Lingshuang hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Yes."

"Alright." Xiao Yi also nodded, "I will ensure the four Guardians spare his life."

"Consider it a favor returned to Miss Lu."

"The offense under the Endless Ice Storm was unintentional."

"Helping Miss Lu this time, let’s call it even, all grievances settled, no further entanglement."

"And Miss Lu, hear me well, do not let me hear a single rumor henceforth, or else..."

Lu Lingshuang showed gratitude, quickly saying, "Thank you, Palace Master."

"The matter that day, Ling Shuang shall never speak of it for the rest of my life."

The last sentence, Lu Lingshuang clearly bit her lip, a flush of shame on her face.

"Go now." Xiao Yi said.

"Yes." Lu Lingshuang answered, retreating slowly.

After a while, there was no trace of presence atop the mountain.

Xiao Yi’s frown from before vanished, and he pursed his lips, once again looking up at the starlit sky.

Just then, a silhouette flickered beside him.

Xia Canglan appeared out of thin air.

"What do you want now?" Xiao Yi looked at him helplessly, having to interrupt his meditation once more.

"Hehe." Xia Canglan chuckled, "After the assassination incident at the Supreme Tower, the Clan Leader no longer dares to leave you alone."

"Everywhere you go now, I’m following."

"I also heard your conversation with Ling Shuang just now."

"And then?" Xiao Yi gave Xia Canglan a sidelong glance.

"Nothing much." Xia Canglan smiled oddly, "It’s just that, from what I know about you, you’ve never cared about those rumors, nor do you care about this so-called reputation."

Xiao Yi pursed his lips, "Am I really going to carry the name of a rapist without cause?"

"I wouldn’t unjustly bear such a claim."

Xia Canglan laughed, "I did say, you don’t care, didn’t you? Was your name of Xiao Yi the little thief ever glorious?"

"You’re just afraid that the Holy Daughter at the Holy Moon Sect might care about it."

"A love nest, a hero’s tomb."

"This doesn’t seem like the ever cold, aloof Black Robe Xiao Xun I knew, or that overly ruthless Purple Flame Yi Xiao."

"One day when you live to our age, you’ll understand how laughable romance truly is."

"What do you know?" Xiao Yi couldn’t help but cuss lightly, "Stop bothering me, go away."

Xia Canglan chuckled, his silhouette flashed, and he disappeared on the spot.

...

The next day, early morning.

Xiao Yi opened his eyes from his training, chuckling softly, "Time to leave."

Then, he rose up, his figure flickered, heading toward the Xia Family Mansion.

Xia Family Main Hall.

Xia Yifeng looked at Xiao Yi with furrowed brows, "Although I knew the Palace Master would not stay long at the Ice Emperor Palace, I didn’t expect you’d leave so soon."

Xiao Yi smiled, "I never intended to stay long, I still have to make a trip to the Demon Domain. Later I’ll leave some inheritance on the Ice Palace Fourth Floor and then I’ll leave."

"Hmm." Xia Yifeng nodded, "The Palace Master’s decision, I dare not hinder."

"However, I have a request."

Xiao Yi smiled, "Senior Xia, no need for formality, what is it?"

Xia Yifeng bowed slightly, saying, "Your journey to the Demon Domain is primarily for experience, I assume."

"Given the Palace Master’s strength and capabilities, unless something unexpected happens, the trip to the Demon Domain should be quite smooth."

"Therefore, I wish to have the Palace Master take along the younger generation of my Xia Family."

"Xia Yiming?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Yes." Xia Yifeng nodded, "Yiming is the most outstanding genius of our Xia Family this generation."

"If he could follow alongside the Palace Master, he would surely gain much."

"Going to the Demon Domain, he will certainly grow."

Xiao Yi smiled, "Senior Xia means for me to take him to the Demon Domain, to guide him a bit."

"Thank you, Palace Master." Xia Yifeng bowed in salutation.

Xiao Yi shook his head, "A small matter, alright then, I’m leaving shortly, have Xia Yiming prepare, don’t waste time."

"Rest assured, Palace Master." Xia Yifeng showed a thankful expression.

Swoosh... Xiao Yi took his leave, his figure flashed, departing from there.

Before heading to the Ice Palace Fourth Floor, he’ll leave.

Inside the Xia Family Main Hall.

Xia Yifeng let out a small sigh of relief.

"Yiming." Xia Yifeng called out sternly.

Swoosh... Xia Yiming slid out.

"Clan Leader?" Xia Yiming greeted with a bow.

Xia Yifeng said in a deep tone, "Did you hear the conversation just now? You will accompany the Palace Master on this trip to the Demon Domain."

"Yiming understands." Xia Yiming nodded, his face emotionless.

Xia Yifeng instructed solemnly, "You will prepare later, and leave the palace with the Palace Master."

"Remember, on this trip to the Demon Domain, you must ensure the Palace Master’s safety. You can die, but the Palace Master must not be harmed in the slightest."

"Additionally, during this journey, you must not compromise the Ice Emperor Palace’s dignity. Those who dare violate this, will be put to death."

"Yiming will remember." Xia Yiming nodded, then furrowed his brow, "However, my sword, without the family elders’ permission, cannot be drawn easily..."

Xia Yifeng coldly interrupted, "From today on, the Palace Master’s words are my words."

"The Palace Master’s identity and orders surpass mine."

Xia Yiming knelt on one knee, "Yiming obeys."

"Go ahead." Xia Yifeng waved him off.

"Yes." Xia Yiming’s silhouette flashed, and he left.

Beside him, Xia Canglan looked puzzled, "Clan Leader, what’s this?"

Xia Yifeng spoke in a deep tone, "I thought about it all night, the Palace Master is stubborn and won’t allow either me or that old Lu Long fool to follow."

"The best way is indeed to find a trustworthy person to protect the Palace Master."

Xia Canglan paused, then chuckled, "With just Xia Yiming, the kid?"

"Just? Ha." Xia Yifeng smiled playfully, "If it comes to a life-and-death battle, dare you say you can defeat Yiming?"

"Aside from me, who in the entire Xia Family dares say they can make Xia Yiming, once he draws his sword, be defeated?"

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