My sister is Luna

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star~"

Sitting in the carriage that had come to pick him up, Yao hummed a song, clearly in a good mood, looking out at the yellow earth and the undulating mountains in the distance, his heart filled with anticipation.

Although Zhuolu is covered with loess and rolling mountains, it is a magnificent and grand landscape with an ancient atmosphere and the charm of time.

"Sister, do you think if we go to see His Majesty, he might grant me a high-ranking official position because of my talent?"

Yao was never still and kept talking to Jing. After all, it was his first time going on such an event, so it was impossible for him not to be excited.

"It's already quite good that you can talk less." Jing glanced at Yao, then closed her eyes to rest.

"Young people should do something practical, instead of just dreaming," Cain said casually, looking out the window.

“Young man? Teacher, you’re not much older than me, why are you discouraging me like this? But I will not give up. His Majesty Ying Zheng is so wise and powerful, he will surely discover my brilliance!”

Yao looked dejected, but quickly recovered his spirits. This kid is always so optimistic, which is one of his few good qualities.

"Twinkle twinkle..." Sitting in this simple carriage, Yao was very bored and tired of the scenery, so he could only sing to pass the time.

"Quiet down," Jing interrupted Yao.

"Then I'll go out for some fresh air."

Looking at the mirror emanating a strange aura, Yao shuddered and decided to follow his heart. He pulled back the curtain and sat down with the coachman.

At this moment, only Jing and Cain remained inside the carriage.

“Teacher, won’t you come with us to the audience? Perhaps His Majesty will help you find what you want more quickly,” Jing said, opening her eyes.

"No, the Xuan Yong monarch summoned you and Yao. I've already hitched a ride, and I don't have the nerve to go and pay my respects to me again." Cain waved his hand.

He now had to act alone. Because of the turmoil he had caused in the past, the vampires had begun to hide their tracks. If he asked Ying Zheng to help search, it would definitely alert them. The only vampires he knew of in Xuan Yong who had names were Mi Yue and Bai Qi.

Bai Qi is loyal to Ying Zheng and is not highly suspicious, while Mi Yue, who participated in the vampire clan and became a vampire herself, is highly suspicious.

However, she has long since stepped down and is now imprisoned in the deep palace, possibly never to emerge again. But he doesn't believe that Mi Yue will be kept obediently in the palace. The most important thing is not to disturb her, this important figure in the blood clan.

"Teacher, are you going to Xuanyong to find something related to your magic armor?" Jing asked Cain.

"Oh? Why do you think so?" Cain remained expressionless, but was surprised inwardly.

"During the battle in the Ring of Dreams, the demonic armor you wore gave me a very strange feeling. That armor felt like an alien object. Master Zhuangzi once said that heaven and earth and all things are one, operating in harmony. However, the demonic armor was a very conspicuous abnormality in the harmony, and it was very unnatural."

"Teacher, you are quick-witted and should have noticed it long ago. I think a normal person wouldn't ignore such an uncomfortable feeling and would want to figure it out, let alone a teacher. Just like when a person is sick, they would consult a doctor to understand the cause of the illness," Jing said calmly.

"Furthermore, since the teacher suddenly suggested that we go to Xuan Yong together, I suspect that the teacher's demonic armor has some connection with Xuan Yong, or that there are some clues about the demonic armor in Xuan Yong. Teacher, am I right?" Jing said with a burning gaze.

Despite saying that, she was actually quite happy that Cain had come along; she just wanted to clear up some of her doubts.

Wow, this girl is pretty smart. She noticed such a subtle anomaly and even figured it out. Are young people these days really that terrifying?

Cain was slightly taken aback, somewhat admiring Jing's reasoning.

“Your observation is truly meticulous. You guessed correctly. I obtained the Demon Armor through a fortuitous encounter along the way. I discovered that Xuan Yong had similar traces of it. I just wanted to learn about the history of my Demon Armor, which might help me better utilize it. Perhaps that feeling of something foreign will disappear as my understanding of the Demon Armor deepens.” Cain said, half-jokingly.

"I see." Jing nodded, believing Cain's explanation.

“Once we get to Xuanyong, we’ll each go our own way. Focus on your careers, and feel free to contact me if you need anything. Helping my lovely student is my duty as a teacher.” Cain stroked Jing’s smooth hair with his large hand and smiled.

He unconsciously identified with the older brother, seeing himself as a few years older than Jing, who was like a well-behaved little sister to him, and he always wanted to pamper her...

"Mm." Looking at that smile, Jing nodded, then looked out the window, her ears turning slightly red.

Cain didn't pay any attention and began to focus on his own plans.

The vampires are currently the only tangible clue related to Hell that can be found. They have properties similar to Hellish creatures. Could it be that the vampires came from Hell and spread across the continent, or that they were accidentally contaminated by Hell and mutated like the Dark Tyrant?

Cain thought to himself.

Xu Fu brought the vampires, who are the source. Mi Yue has had close contact with him and must know some clues about Hell, or at least leave traces. We can only try to find her. It's a pity that Xu Fu is not in Xuan Yong. Perhaps he is in the Three Kingdoms or in Fusang. Otherwise, finding him would be the best option.

First, settle into your lodgings in Xuan Yong, then check if there are any remaining hidden vampires nearby. If you can't find any clues from them... that old woman Mi Yue, hopefully you can get something out of her. She's lived for so long, a grandmother-level figure, and she's shrewd and calculating. It won't be easy to squeeze anything out of her, troublesome...

Cain's expression turned serious, and he felt a headache coming on.

Seeing Cain deep in thought, Jing opened her mouth but ultimately remained silent, letting the silence continue.

When Jing was by Cain's side, she felt a sense of peace and warmth. She didn't understand why this was. Perhaps it was his temperament, or perhaps it was his fatherly love (referring to his teaching).

Being around someone like that, you'd probably never get tired of it. Your heart would always be at peace and happy. Isn't that the feeling people pursue in life—a sense of security?

Glancing at Cain, a thought flashed through Jing's mind, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

"Brother, you're from Xuanyong, right?" The young Yao, unable to bear the boredom and loneliness, struck up a conversation with the coachman.

"Yes," the coachman replied as he urged the horses on. He was dressed in thick, rough cloth, wearing a straw hat and a black scarf around his neck that covered half his face. The shadow cast by the hat made it impossible to see his features.

"Brother, tell me about Xuanyong, what's it like?" Yao asked curiously.

“Xuan Yong, go and see for yourself…” the coachman said slowly.

"Oh? Tell me, brother, I've heard that the people of Xuanyong are very hospitable... they advocate frugality and simplicity... the Spring Festival is very lively... is all of that true? And... and..."

Yao chattered incessantly in the driver's ear, fully displaying his talkative nature.

Under Yao's "music," the carriage gradually approached Xuan Yong.

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