Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1268 - 563: The Inn’s Noble Guest (Part 2)

"Oh? How did you come out back then and went to such a far place?"

Her words piqued Ning Qi’s curiosity, and he couldn’t help but look at her and ask.

"This... it’s a long story."

Li Xiangrou sighed softly and then continued, "I’m not exactly a person of Yue Country, my mother is from elsewhere."

"This time I went out to pay respects to her, mainly because I was ostracized by my royal sister in Yue Country."

"I initially thought that after I left, I would completely sever ties with them."

"But suddenly, I received news of my father’s serious illness, so I had no choice but to return."

"Oh? I see!"

After listening to her explanation, Ning Qi immediately understood what was going on.

"Master, I feel her return this time is not that simple."

"She left originally, wasn’t everything fine then?"

"There must be some problem here!"

After listening to her words, Medicine Spirit couldn’t help analyzing and saying, "There is no smoke without fire!"

"Right, you’re correct!"

Before Ning Qi could say anything, Li Xiangrou took the lead to speak.

"So, you’re already aware of the troubles you will encounter?"

Ning Qi looked at her and continued to ask.

"I am aware."

Li Xiangrou forced a smile, "But I still have to face them, don’t I?"

"Indeed."

Ning Qi nodded, showing a solemn expression, "Next, we just have to see what they plan to do."

"Yes."

Li Xiangrou nodded and also looked ahead.

Their convoy sped away, quickly leaving the city and reaching deep into the mountain range.

Here, the scenery was beautiful, with mystical herbs everywhere.

It simply made people feel at ease.

"This place is great, a good place for cultivation!"

Medicine Spirit bounced on Ning Qi’s shoulder, saying, "And I also feel that there are some very spiritual spirit medicines here."

"Yes, there are many spirit medicines here, but it’s forbidden for others to use them privately here."

"This area is patrolled by Yue Country’s guard team all year round."

Li Xiangrou glanced at Medicine Spirit and continued, "If you want to use them, you’ll be caught. This is a unique Spirit Mountain of Yue Country."

"Oh? You can actually monopolize it then!"

Medicine Spirit was not pleased at all.

"That’s necessary. If they want their people to become stronger, they need some methods."

Ning Qi understood, "Otherwise, if anyone comes here to pick, it wouldn’t take long before everyone knows about it."

"Furthermore, their Imperial City is just ahead; if they don’t prepare defense, it would be troublesome."

"Ning Qi, you’re right, that’s indeed the case."

"We also neglected it before, and these problems happened."

"Later, my father issued this order and sent people to guard."

"If it weren’t for this, so much spirit medicine wouldn’t have been preserved!"

Listening to Ning Qi’s words, Li Xiangrou couldn’t help but agree, "Moreover, some malicious people infiltrated the Imperial City."

"These are all bloody lessons, not that we want to monopolize it. We actually can’t exhaust the resources here."

"I see."

Medicine Spirit immediately felt he had oversimplified the situation.

After hearing their words, he nodded in agreement.

"Your Highness, there’s a post station ahead; we can rest for a night, and we should reach the Imperial City by tomorrow afternoon!"

It was at this moment that Commander Li rode over.

Reporting respectfully to Li Xiangrou.

"Oh? So soon."

Li Xiangrou was also a bit surprised.

Or rather, the closer they got to the end, the more her heart became uneasy.

After all, what awaits upon her return are the people she least wants to face.

"Indeed, Your Highness!"

Commander Li nodded and pointed forward, "After passing through this mountain pass, we’ll be there soon."

"If I remember correctly, after exiting from here, it’s the plains, right?"

Li Xiangrou looked ahead with a hint of reminiscence.

"Your Highness, you’re correct."

Commander Li continued to respond, "The plains stretch endlessly, and when crossing it, there are many villages and towns of the common people."

"At the far end lies our Imperial City!"

"Good, then let’s continue our journey!"

Li Xiangrou seemed to have made some kind of preparation and instructed Commander Li to continue the journey.

"Yes."

Commander Li acknowledged and then rode off immediately.

The convoy started moving forward again.

The mountain paths gradually disappeared behind them.

After a day’s journey, they were slowly leaving the mountain range.

Once their convoy exited the mountain, they arrived at the mouth of a gorge.

Looking forward, it was indeed as they described, an expanse of plains.

Though occasionally, mountains and hills could still be seen.

Still, looking out, the land stretched out flatly.

Many villages and small towns could still be seen.

"Your Highness, the post station is just ahead; shall we go?"

Commander Li returned again, reporting respectfully to Li Xiangrou.

"Alright, let’s go!"

Li Xiangrou didn’t think much further, directly giving the order.

"Yes!"

Commander Li acknowledged the order, then instructed the guards, "Let’s go to the post station to rest."

"Yes!"

"As you command!"

The guards responded one after the other, moving forward towards their destination.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they finally reached the entrance of the post station.

The number of people on the road had gradually increased.

The post station itself was bustling with traveling merchants.

The gorge behind them led in all directions.

It wasn’t just the path they had taken earlier that was accessible.

"The roads here can lead to various parts of Yue Country, and many people come and go."

Commander Li explained to Ning Qi, "So the roads here are spacious and flat."

"Those passing through here are all heading to the Imperial City."

"Hmm."

"It seems Yue Country’s population is quite large too!"

Ning Qi nodded, observing the busy flow of people here.

Clearly, they were all heading to the Imperial City.

"Indeed!"

"But most are commoners."

Li Xiangrou also agreed, "This is the foundation of Yue Country."

"Your Highness, we’ve arrived!"

At this moment, a guard came to report.

The convoy gradually came to a halt.

"Good, let’s go!"

After responding, Li Xiangrou got off the carriage.

This was their first time leaving the carriage today after a long journey.

Ning Qi looked around, then also got off.

They walked together towards the entrance of the post station.

The post station was bustling with people coming and going, and inside, there were some travelers staying.

"We’ve made arrangements, Miss, please go upstairs."

A guard came to invite them upstairs.

"Alright!"

Li Xiangrou agreed directly, following them upstairs.

Ning Qi followed suit.

They walked together to the upper floor.

After going upstairs, they arrived at a private room.

There was also a dining table, clearly with dishes already prepared, waiting for them to dine.

After Ning Qi and Li Xiangrou sat down, a waiter soon came to serve the dishes.

Once the dishes were served, two guards stayed to guard the door.

The others went downstairs to eat.

"Commander Li is really thorough in his arrangements."

Ning Qi smiled, looking at the delicious food on the table.

All of it was rich in Spiritual Qi, clearly selected with care.

"Yes, he’s always been cautious and well-arranged."

Li Xiangrou nodded and picked up a piece of vegetable.

Ning Qi didn’t hold back either and began to enjoy the meal with her.

They tasted the tasty dishes of the inn just like that.

The guards at the door were swapped with a new batch.

After a moment of tea time, a guard suddenly came to the door.

"Your Highness."

He greeted respectfully after approaching.

"What’s the matter?"

Li Xiangrou looked at the guard, curiously asking.

"Lord requests to see you."

The guard respectfully said.