"Green Emperor City, Xiao Xinghe!" Lu Ye announced his na.
Cher Zixiong was stunned.
He originally thought that soone with outstanding performance was being recruited by the Justice Departnt, which is why they had co to enlist them. Who knew it would be Xiao Xinghe.
Truthfully speaking, Xiao Xinghe is indeed quite good, performing comndably at Jinglan Lake Pass, but still far from being noticed by an institution like the Justice Departnt to the extent of directly enlisting him.
Especially considering that Xiao Xinghe's cultivation isn't very high, only at the True Lake Level 3. Why would a huge Justice Departnt suddenly co to enlist Xiao Xinghe?
Suddenly realizing, he looked at Lu Ye: "Are you that Lu Yiye from the Righteous Blood Sect?"
Earlier, when Lu Ye reported his na, he rely listened casually, vaguely feeling that the na Lu Ye was familiar, but didn't think much of it. Now he recalled.
No wonder they would co to enlist Xiao Xinghe, it turns out there is this reason.
"Yes."
Cher Zixiong's brow furrowed slightly, secretly finding it troubleso.
Logically speaking, with Lu Ye holding Qian Wudang's token to enlist soone, he couldn't possibly obstruct it; both emotionally and rationally, he should give Qian Wudang face.
The cultivators at Jinglan Lake Pass are many; one more Xiao Xinghe doesn't matter, one less doesn't matter, there's no reason to obstruct.
But he knows better than anyone why Xiao Xinghe is at Jinglan Lake Pass. If he rashly lets him go, wouldn't it offend that person?
Even though he is also in the Divine Sea Realm, he belongs to a 3rd grade sect and absolutely cannot afford to offend that person.
While pondering how to resolve this matter, the battlefield marking suddenly registered a disturbance. He quickly checked and was delighted, slamming the table as he stood up: "Bold indeed!"
With these words, he was about to rush out.
Lu Ye frowned: "My lord, what is the matter?"
Cher Zixiong hastily said: "A Divine Sea Realm from Dark Moon Forest Pass has mobilized, I need to go intercept them for a bit. You two stay calm, I'll be back soon!"
The last word had just fallen, and the person had disappeared, leaving it unclear whether a Divine Sea Realm from Dark Moon Forest Pass had really mobilized.
This was sothing Lu Ye couldn't verify, but the timing of the Divine Sea Realm's mobilization from the other side was indeed sowhat convenient.
He knew long ago that this trip to enlist soone wouldn't be easy, but it was surprising that just at the start, the Mountain Pass Chief of Jinglan Lake Pass would vanish like this.
"Captain." Although Lin Yinxiu was simple-minded, she vaguely sensed sothing wasn't quite right. No matter what, she was a Level 7 True Lake, simple-minded yet not stupid.
"No problem." Lu Ye replied indifferently.
The host had left, leaving the two guests here. Lu Ye roughly understood what Cher Zixiong was thinking, clearly feeling that his request was tricky and not wishing to handle it.
Since he didn't want to handle it, soone who did would surely appear.
"Let's go." He beckoned to Lin Yinxiu and walked out of the main hall.
Looking around, he stopped a hurried cultivator, cupping his fists, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask if Xiao Xinghe from Green Emperor City is within the pass?"
"You're looking for Xiao Xinghe?" The cultivator eyed Lu Ye up and down, confirming he hadn't seen Lu Ye before, which made him a bit wary, "What do you want?"
"I am from the Justice Departnt, here on orders."
The cultivator's face changed slightly: "What mistake did Brother Xiao make?"
From the way he addressed and treated him, it seed he had so friendship with Xiao Xinghe.
Xiao Xinghe's situation at Jinglan Lake Pass was indeed not very good; soone from above was suppressing him both openly and covertly, but it takes all kinds to make a world. So follow orders mindlessly, so don't care to get involved, and naturally, there are those who stand up for others.
While Liew Yuei had control over Jinglan Lake Pass, she couldn't prevent so from associating with Xiao Xinghe.
So when this person heard Lu Ye was from the Justice Departnt, he instinctively beca cautious.
"Not at all." Lu Ye shook his head and hesitated, "Xiao Xinghe is my senior brother."
"So, you're from Green Emperor City." The cultivator couldn't help but misunderstand further, slightly relaxing, "In that case, follow ."
"Much obliged."
Following this cultivator, they quickly arrived in front of a house.
"Does Senior Brother live here?" Lu Ye glanced around, eyebrows furrowing slightly. This location was undoubtedly very poor because if the defense of Jinglan Lake Pass was breached, this place would bear the brunt, and Senior Brother's house was noticeably smaller in layout compared to those they'd seen on the way.
"Brother Xiao was injured previously, and should be healing now." The cultivator said, flicking his fingers gently in front of the void three tis.
If Xiao Xinghe was indeed healing, then the house's protective restrictions must have been activated. With the cultivator's movent, a transparent light curtain appeared, rippling and spreading inward.
"Is Senior Brother's injury serious?" Lu Ye asked gravely.
"Fairly serious. Previously, we at Jinglan Lake Pass launched a strong attack against Dark Moon Forest Pass, many died. Your senior brother was fortunate to have escaped with his life, recuperating for several days now; he should have recovered quite a bit."
Just as they were speaking, the protective restriction was lifted, the door opened, and a man with thick eyebrows, large eyes, an imposing figure, and a slightly pale complexion appeared in Lu Ye's view.
Who else but Xiao Xinghe?
He looked at the cultivator leading Lu Ye over: "Brother Wang, is there sothing?"
The cultivator surnad Wang spoke: "Your junior brother ca looking for you, I was just leading the way."
He pointed to Lu Ye beside him.
"Junior brother?" Xiao Xinghe looked at Lu Ye in confusion and then glanced at Lin Yinxiu behind him, montarily bewildered.
"What, Brother Xiao, you don't recognize him?" The cultivator surnad Wang beca cautious again, looking at Lu Ye with an odd expression, as if associating him with sothing unfavorable.
Xiao Xinghe glanced at the long blade at Lu Ye's waist, his heart stirred, and suddenly he laughed heartily: "Naturally, I recognize him! Junior brother, how did you find your way here?"
He had already guessed Lu Ye's identity.
Their eyes t, Lu Ye clasped his fist: "I've seen the Third Senior Brother!"
Xiao Xinghe raised his hand to support Lu Ye's arm: "Among brethren, no need for such formalities." He stepped aside, "Co, let's talk inside!"
Lu Ye nodded, leading Lin Yinxiu as he stepped inside.
"Much obliged, Brother Wang." At the door, Xiao Xinghe thanked the cultivator surnad Wang.
"Just a trivial effort." The cultivator surnad Wang waved his hand and glanced around, noticing several eyes covertly or overtly watching the place. He sighed slightly: "Brother Xiao should recover his wounds quickly. Now that you've shown up, the Mountain Pass Chief likely won't let you idle away any longer."
If not for the previously severe nature of his injuries, Xiao Xinghe wouldn't have had the chance to heal. But now, several days have passed, and even if his wounds haven't fully healed, once the Mountain Pass Chief orders, he cannot avoid going to battle, otherwise, he'd be guilty of defiance and would face consequences.
"I understand."
After so small talk, the cultivator surnad Wang left hurriedly. Though he intended to befriend Xiao Xinghe and disapproved of certain practices up top, he was rely an ordinary soldier within the mountain pass and couldn't change anything.
Turning inside the room, closing the door, Xiao Xinghe looked at Lu Ye, his face full of delight: "You little rascal, you've reached True Lake!"
"Third Senior Brother." Lu Ye formally saluted once more.
"I already said we are among brethren." Xiao Xinghe feigned anger and glared at Lu Ye, welcoming him warmly: "Co, sit and talk!"
From the outside, the house didn't seem large, and inside, it felt even more narrow. For cultivation convenience, Xiao Xinghe hadn't placed any beds or tables, just a ditation mat.
"When did you co to the provincial guard?" Sitting cross-legged, Xiao Xinghe asked.
"Over four months ago."
"That's quite a while... How is the old sect master?"
"The sect master ca to Haotian City the day before yesterday, his health is really good. As soon as he arrived, he enthusiastically exchanged with a few old friends..."
Although Lu Ye didn't say it explicitly, Xiao Xinghe understood the aning behind his words and couldn't help laughing: "The sect master is still so vigorous! How's Sister Shui Yuan?"
"Second Senior Sister is also doing well, Third Senior Brother doesn't need to worry. Since the sect master is not in the sect, Second Senior Sister is guarding the sect. If Brother has so free ti, just go back and have a look."
Xiao Xinghe nodded: "I've wasted so much ti, should go back and see. I wonder if Second Senior Sister will punch when she sees ."
"That's for sure, I won't be helping at that ti," Lu Ye nodded heavily.
Xiao Xinghe chuckled.
Though they were eting for the first ti, there was no sense of estrangent or unfamiliarity between them. Lu Ye secretly thought this must be the camaraderie among sect mbers, just like when he first t Shui Yuan and Li Baxian on the Spirit Stream battlefield.
"Junior brother, have I t you sowhere before?" Xiao Xinghe suddenly showed a puzzled expression again.
"Where does Third Senior Brother think he has t ?" Lu Ye raised his brow.
Xiao Xinghe shook his head: "Not really sure, I should have never t you before, but there's an oddly familiar feeling."
Lu Ye smiled silently.
Xiao Xinghe was seeing Li Taibai, naturally, he had a peculiar sense of familiarity.
"Oh, I've been preoccupied talking with you, this person is…" Xiao Xinghe slapped his forehead, finally recalling Lin Yinxiu who had entered with Lu Ye.
"My team mber, Lin Yinxiu." Lu Ye briefly introduced.
They greeted each other, Xiao Xinghe couldn't help but be suspicious: "Your what team mber?"
Lu Ye's expression turned solemn, he spoke: "I'm now with the Justice Departnt, by order of Lord Departnt Chief, and the reason I'm at Jinglan Lake Pass is to recruit Brother into the Justice Departnt."
"Justice Departnt..." Xiao Xinghe was stunned.
That's quite a place. Although tasks perford there often encounter dangers, is serving at the mountain pass not dangerous? Despite the rare battles at Jinglan Lake Pass, when they do erupt, they happen suddenly. After a battle, many familiar faces are never seen again.
Thus, even with high casualty rates, many cultivators desperately vie to enter, not just for its inherent deterrence—which is unmatched by ordinary assignnts.
Cultivators from the Justice Departnt are respected wherever they go.
He certainly wanted to join the Justice Departnt, but for Lu Ye to personally recruit him made the situation sowhat extraordinary.
With a quick deliberation, Xiao Xinghe guessed so things, smiling subtly: "It's a good thing the Departnt Chief appreciates you, but you should act prudently. I won't be joining, Junior Brother."
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