Liu Xixi sighed, shook her head, and turned back to continue her work.
Her workload was heavy, and it only increased after Su Qing left.
So, no matter how worried she was, she couldn't forget her duties.
However, worry surged like a tide, refusing to recede. It left her feeling restless even while processing official documents.
She had never experienced such a strong feeling before; this was the first time.
After a long while, she decided she had to do something.
If she did nothing, she truly couldn't set her mind at ease.
But what could she do?
Liu Xixi pondered.
Suddenly, she let out a long, turbid breath and murmured to herself:
“It seems I can only disobey Sovereign Yuanjun’s command… If Sovereign Yuanjun wishes to punish me afterward, then so be it. Doing nothing at all leaves me utterly unsettled.”
With a decision made in her heart.
Liu Xixi tossed aside the brush in her hand and immediately left the study to seek the help of General Tortoise and General Snake.
Liu Xixi was a child General Tortoise and General Snake had watched grow up.
So, naturally, she understood them quite well.
It wasn't long before she found them.
The two were currently drinking and playing chess. Seeing Liu Xixi arrive, they happily greeted her.
“How does our assistant official adult have time to seek out us two idle old men? This isn't like you! It's working hours now… With your personality, you're not one to wander around!” General Tortoise asked with a chuckle upon seeing Liu Xixi.
General Snake also smiled, then adopted a slightly more serious demeanor and said, “You've come to us in such a hurry, so you must have something important, right? Tell us! If we two old fellows can help, we certainly will.”
General Tortoise and General Snake also understood Liu Xixi exceptionally well.
Although General Tortoise had just teased Liu Xixi, he actually shared General Snake's thoughts.
Both of them knew very well that this girl was a diligent worker, not someone who would wander around during working hours… much less skip work or leave early.
So, her coming to them now meant either something exceptionally important or something related to work.
Liu Xixi heard this and bowed to the two of them.
Only then did she begin to explain her purpose.
“So, you wish for us to go to the North Sea and keep an eye on things, helping Sovereign Yuanjun when appropriate? But you don't want us to be discovered by Sovereign Yuanjun?” General Snake stroked his chin, finding it quite interesting, and asked, “Why such a plan?”
Hearing this, Liu Xixi explained, “I feel uneasy in my heart; I just sense that this matter in the North Sea is not simple… That's why I hope the two seniors can secretly protect Sovereign Yuanjun.”
“I see… But Sovereign Yuanjun is immensely powerful and a disciple of that Heavenly Venerate. Surely she doesn't need our help?” General Tortoise raised an eyebrow and said, “Are you perhaps worrying too much?”
“I also hope I'm worrying too much… but I've rarely felt such profound unease. It's truly difficult to set my mind at ease… If not for this extreme restlessness, I wouldn't have come to trouble the two seniors,” Liu Xixi sighed, speaking with a touch of melancholy.
Seeing this, General Snake put down his wine cup, remained silent for a moment, then nodded and said, “Since your premonition is so strong, we indeed cannot be too careless.”
“Since Old Snake has decided to go, then I have nothing more to say,” General Tortoise nodded and said, “However, Sovereign Yuanjun's safety is indeed exceptionally important… If anything were to happen to her, not only would the Great Emperor reprimand us, but that Heavenly Venerate wouldn't let us off easily either.”
General Tortoise and General Snake naturally knew whose disciple Su Qing was.
After all, the label on her forehead was so obvious, it would be difficult not to notice.
The key was that there wasn't just one Heavenly Venerate-level powerhouse…
And they all seemed to dote on Su Qing, their disciple, immensely.
Such a well-connected individual…
Who would dare to slight her?
Moreover, if something truly went wrong…
They genuinely couldn't bear the responsibility.
Liu Xixi saw that both had agreed and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
“Then… I'll trouble the two seniors.”
“Mm, it's merely a small matter, leave it to us.” General Tortoise nodded, then patted her shoulder and said, “Has Sovereign Yuanjun already departed?”
“Mm, Sovereign Yuanjun left a little while ago, but she still needs to find Leng Xiang first, so she probably hasn't reached the North Sea yet, right?”
“Is that so! I understand… Just to confirm, it's the North Sea Dragon Palace, right?”
“That's right.”
“Good.”
General Snake also stood up at this moment and said, “You go back to your duties! The rest, just leave it to us two old fellows.”
Hearing this, the burden on Liu Xixi's heart finally lightened.
She nodded.
And General Tortoise and General Snake formed a hand seal, riding their Auspicious Clouds away.
Neither of them was one to procrastinate. After confirming, they departed immediately… Their swift and decisive action even made Liu Xixi feel inferior.
After General Tortoise and General Snake left.
Liu Xixi let out a turbid breath and turned back to continue processing the remaining official documents.
Although she still hadn't completely relaxed, it was at least better than before.
Meanwhile.
Su Qing had already found Leng Xiang.
Today, Leng Xiang was still diligently helping Su Qing collect Incense Power.
She was extremely busy.
And Yudie was also working hard.
Upon seeing Su Qing arrive, she immediately dropped what she was doing, rushed to Su Qing, and leaped into her embrace.
“I missed you so much, Mama!” Yudie said coquettishly, “Why did you take so long to come?”
Su Qing felt a little ashamed hearing this and said, “I went out for a while a few days ago to avoid some trouble… Besides, haven't I come now?”
“Then how do you plan to compensate me, Mama? Also, how long do you plan to stay here?” Yudie looked up at Su Qing's face, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for compensation.
Su Qing smiled and said, “I have to leave soon! I came to take Leng Xiang with me. As for compensation? After this is over, how about I take you to the Women's Kingdom for a big feast?”
“A big feast? That sounds good… But Mama just arrived and is already leaving? Where are you going? Can you take me with you?” Yudie heard that Su Qing was taking Leng Xiang elsewhere, and couldn't help but become curious.
At the same time, she was slightly displeased…
Because Su Qing's words seemed to imply she didn't intend to bring her along.
Su Qing heard this, stroked her head, and said, “We're going to work… There's something going on at the North Sea Dragon Palace, so I need to go handle it. Bringing your Mama is for safety. As for you, you stay here and continue helping with the Incense Power matters! Besides, with a few Little Sparrows accompanying you, you shouldn't be bored.”
This mission carried some risks, and Su Qing was naturally aware of it, so she didn't plan to bring Yudie along.
So as not to be unable to look after the little girl later.
Yudie heard this and immediately crossed her arms, saying:
“What are you saying, Mama? I don't want to stay here! I want to go with you too, Mama. I know you're probably worried I'll get hurt, but have you forgotten, Mama, that I'm also a Sword Spirit… and my strength isn't bad! I can help you a lot… Moreover, with only Mama helping you, it might not be enough! With me along, it will be even more secure!”
Yudie spoke eloquently, moving with emotion and enlightening with reason, which was a rare display of sound reasoning from her.
Even Su Qing couldn't find a better way to refuse the girl for a moment.
Although she could simply refuse with her authority as a mother…
She didn't particularly like doing such unreasonable things.
After pondering for a moment, Su Qing could only sigh and say, “Fine, if you insist on coming, then come along. But let's be clear, you're not allowed to cause trouble or run off. Stay obediently by my side, like a normal sword, understood?”
Yudie heard Su Qing's words, knew that Su Qing had relented, and couldn't help but show a triumphant smile.
Although she couldn't wander around, as long as Su Qing had agreed, then everything else would be easy to discuss.
So Yudie quickly nodded with a beaming smile and said, “Okay, okay! Then it's a promise! No going back on your word.”
Hearing Yudie's words, Su Qing smiled helplessly and said, “Instead of saying that to me, you should say it to yourself… You'd best not go back on your word. This time, I won't be lenient with you.”
Yudie was her own daughter, and she knew very well what the girl was probably thinking right now.
Hearing this, Yudie paused, hands on her hips, and said, “I won't go back on my word!”
After saying that, Yudie couldn't help but feel a little flustered. She was still worried that Su Qing would indeed be particularly strict with her.
Su Qing chuckled at her reaction and said, “Then it's settled…”
Su Qing truly wasn't likely to be lenient with her this time.
Other matters might be different…
But for this particular matter, she clearly needed the girl to follow the rules and be obedient.
After all, this situation was somewhat dangerous.
She herself would be fine; her strength was sufficient, and she had many life-saving methods. But if the girl ran off and encountered trouble, she might genuinely get hurt.
Although the girl was a Sword Spirit, as long as the sword remained in her hands and wasn't completely destroyed, she wouldn't truly die even if killed. But it would still cause her immense pain and require a great deal of time to recover.
Therefore, Su Qing certainly couldn't allow her to take risks.
Yudie's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, as if she felt she had trapped herself.
However, she didn't say anything more.
She just confidently followed Su Qing.
Looking as if she would never break her promise.
And Su Qing, seeing her like this, nodded with satisfaction.
With the girl showing this demeanor, even if she truly wanted to break her promise, she would definitely be too embarrassed to do so later due to pride.
So Su Qing could finally relax.
After finishing her conversation with her daughter, Yudie.
Su Qing also looked up at Leng Xiang.
Leng Xiang was as honest as ever; even when Su Qing was talking to Yudie, she didn't interject a single word.
Su Qing smiled helplessly and said, “Leng Xiang, are you coming?”
“As Master commands, of course,” Leng Xiang nodded calmly and composedly, looking obedient.
Yudie and Leng Xiang truly had completely different personalities. Yudie was so mischievous, while Leng Xiang was often excessively obedient.
Su Qing nodded and said, “Then let's go! As for the details, we can discuss them on the way. Oh, right, those few Little Sparrows… hmm, never mind, just let them stay here.”
“I'll go instruct them,” Leng Xiang nodded honestly upon hearing this, then went to find the few Little Sparrows.
The few Little Sparrows had originally intended to go along too…
But Leng Xiang's authority was too strong, and she wasn't as easy to talk to as Su Qing…
So, they were forced to obediently stay behind.
“Well done… It would be too dangerous for them to come along. Letting them stay here is indeed the best option,” Su Qing praised Leng Xiang.
Su Qing had a soft heart. If it were up to her, she might have agreed to let them come, but it was different with Leng Xiang. This child was unyielding… unless it was Su Qing's direct command, she wouldn't change her mind.
Of course, if it was Su Qing's command, even if her own thoughts conflicted, she would execute it without hesitation…
Unless… it concerned her 'status'.
Leng Xiang, having received Su Qing's praise, clearly showed a smile.
“Then, Master, shall we depart now?” Leng Xiang inquired.
Su Qing nodded, formed a hand seal, and said, “That's right… We'll leave now. Yudie… you know what to do, right?”
Su Qing looked at Yudie beside her, gesturing for the girl to transform into a sword.
And Yudie, seeing this, although slightly reluctant, remembered what she had said to Su Qing earlier, so she nodded helplessly and obediently transformed into a short sword, hanging from Su Qing's waist.
Su Qing nodded with satisfaction, then pulled Leng Xiang onto the Somersault Cloud… preparing to depart.
However, just then, Yudie, hanging from her waist, trembled and said, “Why doesn't Mama have to turn back into a sword?”
Su Qing smiled at her words and said, “Did I ever say that you, Leng Xiang, also had to turn into a sword and come with me?”
Yudie: “…”
“Mama, you're playing word games with me again!” Yudie said, displeased.
“What word games? I've never played such games with you; it's just your own misunderstanding,” Su Qing spread her hands helplessly and said, “Alright, no more nonsense, we're leaving!”
With that, Su Qing rode the Somersault Cloud towards the North Sea Dragon Palace.
On the way, Su Qing didn't idle either.
She briefly explained the situation to Leng Xiang so she would have a basic understanding.
And Leng Xiang listened obediently, silently committing it to memory.
At the same time, she didn't forget to make a mental note for Yudie, who was hanging from Su Qing's waist.
The Somersault Cloud was incredibly fast.
In just a moment, they arrived above the North Sea.
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