The top-level junior sister also wants to act weak today

The serious face of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery immediately became friendly, and the tension on his face was gradually replaced by doting, which made the guards around him stunned.

"Oh, my dear daughter, how come you are in this small county town?" There was a hint of anxiety in his voice. He gently held Jiang Yingxue's shoulders with both hands, as if he wanted to see her more clearly.

Jiang Yingxue pointed to the first floor: "I came here with my fellow disciples to complete the mission. Oh, by the way, that's Chu Ying, and that's Cen Yizi..."

Both of them smiled politely and nodded to the Loyal and Brave Marquis.

"And you, too—"

Jiang Yingxue wanted to say that you know him too, but fortunately she was quick enough to shut up at the critical moment.

"Me too?" Marquis Zhongyong raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes sharply scanning the masked man beside him, his gaze filled with confusion and curiosity: "Is he also a fellow disciple of yours?"

"Um, yes." Jiang Yingxue hesitated for a moment, then quickly made an excuse: "But he recently had a bruise on his face, so he wore a mask to cover it up."

"Oh, so... a grown man wearing a mask when he's injured is too fragile." Jiang Jinchen said this, but still nodded slightly at Yan Chuan. His eyes met Yan Chuan's briefly, then turned back to Jiang Yingxue: "But what mission are you on that brings you here?"

"We came here to investigate the disappearance of children from the village overnight."

"No! Absolutely not!" The expression of the Loyal and Brave Marquis suddenly turned serious, and worry was almost overflowing in his eyes: "I sent you to the Xianyun Sect to save your life, not to let you complete a mission and die! This case is extremely strange and bizarre. You are so weak, your life could be in danger at any minute!"

"Oh, Dad, I'm fine~"

Faced with Jiang Yingxue's coquettish behavior, Jiang Jinchen didn't give in this time: "No means no! I have carefully protected you since you were a child, fearing that you would get hurt. Now that we meet, you tell me you want to solve this unsolved case? I definitely won't agree!"

After saying that, Jiang Jinchen waved his hand: "Come here, tie the young lady back to the room. Don't let her come out without my permission."

Jiang Yingxue's eyes widened, and before she could react, she felt two strong hands grabbing her shoulders.

She was held down by two female guards, one on her left and one on her right, and their movements were so precise that she couldn't break free.

She felt angry and stared at Jiang Jinchen with a pout, whispering, "Dad!"

Jiang Yingxue was dissatisfied and said, "You came to see me today specifically to find out about the case, so why did you arrest me?"

"You've been raised under my watch since you were little, and you've never been exposed to the outside world. A case like this is incredibly complex, and it's beyond your reach. Don't you have three fellow disciples? Each of you should step aside, and I'll lead them all to solve the case. You can just rest in the inn, okay?"

"no!"

Seeing Jiang Yingxue's stubbornness, Jiang Jinchen decided not to waste any more words with her, so he said to the two guards, "Take her back to the room, and be gentle with your hands, don't hurt my daughter's arm."

Seeing Jiang Yingxue being dragged away, Chu Ying and others quickly ran up.

However, just as they reached the stairs, they were stopped by Jiang Jinchen. His tone was not fierce, but rather calm: "Hey, wait a minute."

He paused, then looked up at Chu Ying and the others, his eyes slightly considering. "I know the four of you are on a mission together, and it would be unfair for you if I took my daughter away. But since the mission you are going to do is the same as the case I'm investigating, I will do Yingxue's mission for her. I will cover any financial expenses. Is that okay?"

Chu Ying and Cen Yizi looked at each other, wanting to say something but speechless. At this moment, Jiang Jinchen whispered, "My daughter is so fragile. What can she do? She'll only hinder you."

"Who's holding us back?" Chu Ying pointed at Jiang Yingxue in shock. "Her?"

Jiang Jinchen nodded, his tone more certain: "Of course, little girl, what is your current cultivation level?"

"Building the foundation."

"What about him?" Jiang Jinchen pointed at Cen Yizi.

"It's also foundation building."

"That's right. My family wasn't even at the Qi Refining stage when they left. I guess he's only at the early stage of Qi Refining now. But I'm also a Yuanying after all, so you won't lose out."

He spoke in a low voice, glancing at the young men as if he didn't see them. "I don't know what your sect was thinking, actually letting a Qi Refining Realm disciple handle such a major case. I'll definitely go to your sect and have a good talk with them later."

Chu Ying opened her mouth, but didn't dare to say anything. It was obvious that this loyal and brave marquis didn't know his daughter's strength.

Chu Ying looked at Jiang Yingxue hesitantly: "That Yingxue..."

Jiang Yingxue was a little impatient, lowered her eyes, and began to mobilize her spiritual power.

She swung her arms lightly, and the air flow quickly swept towards the two guards. The guards who were originally holding her down nervously were suddenly pushed back by this irresistible force, their steps unstable, and finally fell to the ground almost at the same time.

The air around them seemed to suddenly stop for a moment.

Jiang Yingxue stood there, looking up at the two guards in such a state of disarray. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly stepped forward to help them up, and asked with concern, "I didn't control my strength well. Are you hurt?"

After all, we are in front of others, so we should not lose our proper manners.

The guard said a little embarrassedly: "It's okay, it's okay, Miss, I can get up by myself..."

Jiang Jinchen stood aside, looking slightly shocked. His eyes involuntarily moved away from Jiang Yingxue and fell on the fallen guard.

His brows knitted together, a flicker of undisguised surprise in his eyes. Those two guards were masters of the late Qi Refining stage. Logically, they wouldn't be easily overwhelmed by his daughter.

But Yingxue just casually swung her arm and easily knocked down the two guards.

Could it be that she has already established her foundation?

Jiang Jinchen narrowed his eyes slightly, and the doubts in his heart gradually deepened: "Yingxue, are you hiding something from your father?"

"Dad..." Jiang Yingxue crossed her arms over her chest, "It's obvious that you didn't even give me a chance to speak. You arrested me without saying a word. I won't pay any attention to you!"

"Okay, sweetheart, don't be angry." Jiang Jinchen glanced at the sulking Jiang Yingxue, then glanced at the others, and finally said, "Okay, I'm going to go find the county magistrate right now, you guys can come with me."

"Okay, since you're quite sincere, I'll forgive you this time."

After saying that, Jiang Yingxue hurriedly trotted down from upstairs and took Chu Ying's arm: "Dad, why are you standing there? Lead the way."