The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Someone behind her called out "Miss Yang," and Han Cuiyin dared not stop.

At this moment, she didn't want to travel with anyone.

She thought her damned constitution wouldn't attract attention in the Great Ye Dynasty.

Who knew that there were so many masters in this world who proved their Dao through martial arts?

If they find out, and those people try to take shortcuts again, she'll never have a peaceful life again.

"Jingqian, why don't you stop shouting? Haven't you noticed that the more you shout, the faster she gets!" This was the first time the Fourth Prince had seen Luo Jingqian so attentive.

Previously, Luo Jingqian had stayed at home and had never been heard to care so much about any girl.

"Alas, I heard that Han Zhen sent someone to bring that dark-skinned girl to the capital, supposedly to find her a good family. But now that she's so dark and ugly, I'm afraid Lord Han won't be able to get what he wants."

If you ask me, you'd better not pursue her. What if she claims to have saved your life and then tries to repay you with her body...? With her father's scheming nature, you'll have a hard time getting away with it.

Ever since the Fourth Prince heard that Mo Changdao wanted to take Han Cuiyin as a disciple, he has completely changed his behavior, abandoning all his former composure.

Mo Changdao stroked his beard and remained silent.

The fourth prince's worries were completely unfounded.

Han Zhen's plans extend far beyond the harem of a mere prince; his ultimate goal is the royal family.

Although that dark-skinned girl was a bit dark-skinned, she had very beautiful features.

Back then, Yan Shunhua outshone all the daughters of the wealthy and powerful families in the capital.

No wonder Han Zhen was so confident in the girl's appearance, and had never allowed anyone to visit her all these years.

When she was about to come of age and be eligible to marry, the Han family took her in.

This child grew up in the Yan family. Although life was a bit tough, they raised him well.

The Han family went to pick them up without offering any thanks.

If Han Zhen knew about this, it would be disheartening.

"You should worry about yourself! I'm a sickly man, not one of the good men in the capital. On the contrary, you are the Empress's legitimate son, from a prominent family, and favored by the Emperor. If Han Zhen really wants to do something, you will definitely be his first target."

Luo Jingqian maintained control of the speed while also retaliating.

His illness was common knowledge in the capital.

Otherwise, only a very few people would have seen his true face.

He appeared in the Pinglian Mountains before the Mid-Autumn Festival last year. Besides the Longevity Map, he also wanted to find medicine.

The legendary Sunlight Immortal Herb grows in the Pinglian Mountains.

In addition, Pinglian County was under the jurisdiction of Changxing County, which was his mother's fiefdom.

It was almost like his own backyard, and he hadn't expected to be assassinated.

The person behind the scenes must be an acquaintance, either a member of the Luo or Geng family. Only these relatives know what he looks like.

After returning to Beijing, his mother and maternal grandmother purged many people.

But what does this have to do with him?

Those people have abandoned family ties for power and wealth, so he can't hold back either, lest others think he's a pushover.

He then studied the Longevity Diagram and only emerged from seclusion half a month ago.

Unfortunately, even with some spiritual power, his illness was not cured.

If the emperor hadn't sent someone to find him, he would have gone to the Pinglian Mountains to fulfill his promise.

Thankfully, we didn't go to Changxing County; that dark-skinned girl is coming to the capital.

After learning about the mission, Luo Jingqian was not worried about her safety.

That dark-skinned girl is incredibly clever, yet greedy and stingy; she won't get into trouble so easily.

I chased her all the way, and only now can I see her back.

Han Cuiyin rowed the boat alone with great effort, and the distance was quickly shortened.

The two sides are 20 meters apart.

Mo Changdao then exerted his strength, and the two sides finally met.

"Miss Yang?" Luo Jingqian called out, "Come aboard our boat! You've been on the run for so long, you need a rest. We are the people your father asked the Emperor to send to rescue you, you—"

"What do you mean, 'you'? Do we even know each other? Don't think you can take advantage of me just because I'm a weak woman! If you keep chasing me, the giant turtle in the river will eat you all up."

Han Cuiyin turned her head, her beautiful eyes darting around, "Why are you two, one an old geezer, the other a decent-looking man, and the other afraid to show your true face, all chasing after me like this?"

"Looking like a human but acting like a dog? Me?" The fourth prince was indignant. The girl in front of him was indeed beautiful, and after hearing these words, he lost all his pity for her.

How could someone who can move freely in and out of Pinglianjiang be a weak woman?

"Big Turtle, these people are trying to bully me. Go and capsize their boat," Han Cuiyin said, glancing furtively at Luo Jingqian.

Back then, Luo Jingqian dressed like this in the capital, and he was also among those who came to suppress bandits.

An old turtle, about one meter in diameter, gradually surfaced.

"Was it the one that led you away before? I knew it, there's no such powerful woman in the Great Ye Dynasty." The Fourth Prince breathed a sigh of relief. "Elder Mo, she's not even as good as me."

. "

His little schemes were thus revealed to others.

"..."

“I don’t know you, stop following me! Big turtle, go.”

Han Cuiyin left without hesitation and continued walking towards the shore.

Before leaving, she deliberately stared at Luo Jingqian for a while.

"Isn't this Miss Yang? She's so beautiful, how could she be so ugly? If she really looks like that, she'd be perfect to take her to my backyard."

The fourth prince had barely finished speaking when a chill ran down his spine. Moments later, their boat capsized.

The giant tortoise returned, its speed astonishing.

Mo Changdao didn't even have time to react.

After succeeding, the giant tortoise turned back to look at them one last time.

Luo Jingqian saw a hint of mockery in its eyes.

"Old Mo, this turtle... it's no ordinary turtle, is it?"

"I don't know yet, but it's older than me."

If Mo Changdao is ninety years old, then this tortoise must be over a hundred years old.

"Luo Jingqian, stop chasing me. I'll come find you when we get to the capital. Also, you mustn't reveal that I know martial arts. If you ruin my plans, don't blame me for revealing that you took the Longevity Diagram."

Han Cuiyin's voice suddenly rang in Luo Jingqian's mind. He looked around and realized that they were already quite far apart.

He hadn't revealed Han Cuiyin's secret in the first place; with the threat of the Longevity Diagram, he could only cover up the lie for the girl.

"It seems that this Miss Yang is just an ordinary person. She was lucky to have her face turn from black to white after meeting that turtle."

“Indeed!” Mo Changdao stroked his beard, seemingly lost in thought.

"..." The fourth prince struggled in the water, clinging to the small boat. "Let's get ashore first! We can ask her anything when we're on land. That turtle can't just follow her."

Once ashore, with Mo Changdao there, what trouble could a young girl possibly cause?

Luo Jingqian smiled helplessly, not intending to explain anything, righted the boat, and set off again.

They met but didn't recognize each other; he understood.

Once ashore, one arrives at Chang Le County.

Han Cuiyin chose a spot far from the dock to disembark. "Would you like to come with me?"

This giant tortoise has been by her side ever since it extinguished the black mist on the first night.

Sometimes when she was tired, the big tortoise would carry her while swimming.

The secrets of the riverbed may one day be revealed in this turtle.

Her techniques are specifically designed to counter those sinister creatures at the bottom of the river; the giant turtle must have sensed it.

She believed that all things have a spirit, and she didn't mind lending a hand.

The giant tortoise has a thick white aura on its body. It has not committed any killings but has saved many people. It will be a good thing that it will guard your future home.

"Enter!"

With a wave of her hand, the giant tortoise vanished.