Imperial henchmen? Never been struck by the sword of the Six Doors (a secret police agency).

Prince An's Mansion, courtyard

"Nian Beast?"

"Lian Nan?"

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu paused for a moment, then smiled.

Liannan Zhenren was a friend I met in Lingnan.

We've known each other two or three times.

Why would she come to my door?

It's worth mentioning that Qu Liannan has another identity.

That is the Black Lotus of the White Lotus Sect.

"She seems to have some connection with the White Lotus Mother, so I had her wait in the garden."

Bai Xingling looked at Li Junsu, shrugged, and smiled.

"Thanks a lot."

Li Junsu chuckled as he walked towards the flower garden.

"Go and rest, everyone."

Bai Xingling looked at the noble ladies from aristocratic families with a gentle expression.

She can't be a housekeeper if all she can do is have a cold face.

She usually acts like a gentle older sister.

Moreover, she knew that these women didn't have any bad intentions.

The truly short-sighted ones are the patriarchs of aristocratic families.

It's not that they lacked insight; Bai Xingling believed that with their shrewdness and calculating nature, they couldn't possibly not see that she had feelings for Jun Su.

They would rather offend themselves than fail to curry favor with Jun Su.

She thought these people were tired of living.

Bai Xingling smiled gently as she watched the group of girls run off happily.

Then she turned her head, her expression so gloomy it could drip water.

"A prestigious family, huh? Just you wait, Grandma Bai."

Most people are fooled by Bai Xingling's stunningly beautiful face.

I think she's a gentle and cheerful older sister.

Many people have forgotten that Bai Xingling was once known as the tyrant of the demon race.

She has a lot of ways of dealing with people.

The Crimson Flame Queen witnessed the entire event.

She swallowed hard, then lowered her head, trying to minimize her presence.

"So...so scary."

......

On the other side, the garden

"Black Lotus, what brings you here?"

The White Lotus Saintess shrank back as she looked at her disciple, glancing left and right repeatedly, as if someone wanted to harm her.

"The Nian beast said it sensed the presence of its own kind and sent me here."

"I plan to stay here for a while."

Hei Lian stroked the Nian beast's head and replied gently.

At this moment, Hei Lian's demeanor was no longer as awkward as when she first met Prince An.

Over the years, she has treated patients and saved lives in Lingnan, and has accumulated a great deal of good deeds.

The common people are the most direct; if you do good deeds, they will build a temple for you.

Qu Liannan had also seen many hooligans, thugs, and unruly commoners.

However, these people were usually arrested directly by the county government.

I haven't seen them since.

The constables said that the group of people had been imprisoned.

I don't know where they've been detained.

In her heart, the common people were still simple and kind.

As a result, her character became more and more complete.

Her realm was also the highest among the three lotuses.

Bai Lian has been following Zhen Min and He Sui, and is currently only asking about martial arts.

Honglian, on the other hand, spends all her time with Tang Hong, Miao Yuan, and Miao Yang, drooling over beautiful women all day long, her only real skill being to gaze at the sea.

Black Lotus was already exceptionally talented, and with her perfect mind and character, she was clearly a master of self-fusion.

"Long-term stay...long-term stay is good."

The White Lotus Saint Mother nodded.

"Master, why are you still like this?"

"This is the Prince An's residence. Who would dare to attack here?"

Hei Lian couldn't help but smile as she looked at her master, who always seemed to be plotting against her.

Time changes, and so does she.

But the old friend remained unchanged, which made her feel a sense of closeness.

"It really does."

"That madwoman, the First Holy Mother, wanted to whip me."

As soon as the White Lotus Saint Mother finished speaking, a figure appeared behind her.

The White Lotus Saintess sensed this aura almost instantly, and her whole body trembled.

The next instant, the figure vanished into the world.

Upon seeing this, Hei Lian's eyes widened.

"Master's escape techniques... seem to have become even stronger?"

"Has her strength... also improved?"

Black Lotus was incredibly surprised.

She could sense that her master had simply vanished into thin air.

"You... are suitable to be my disciple."

When the first Virgin Mary appeared, she did not pursue the White Lotus Virgin Mary.

Instead, she looked at the black lotus in front of her and spoke calmly.

"Grandmaster."

Upon hearing this, Qu Liannan immediately stood up.

"You may personally pass on the Way of the Three Lotuses."

The First Virgin Mary pressed her down, her eyes calm.

"Thank you, Master."

Qu Liannan replied, flattered.

Just then, Prince An appeared at the entrance of the garden.

"senior."

Li Junsu bowed to the First Holy Mother.

The First Holy Mother released the Black Lotus, looked at Prince An, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"You're getting stronger again."

The first Virgin Mary tilted her head.

"A chance encounter."

Li Junsu smiled faintly.

"Ow~"

The Nian beast in Hei Lian's arms saw Prince An, leaped out, and then pounced into his arms.

This time, the Nian beast showed no fear as it had before.

There was no way around it; the earth vein energy on Prince An's body was just too concentrated.

What she likes most is the earth's ley line energy.

Li Junsu was somewhat surprised, but he still stroked the Nian beast in the same way he stroked Qiongqi.

Seeing her snoring contentedly, he then looked at Black Lotus.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Li Junsu smiled faintly.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Qu Liannan looked at Prince An and breathed a sigh of relief.

With Prince An's current strength, he could naturally tell at a glance that she was Black Lotus.

The fact that he greets her now shows that he is willing to spend time with her.

This brought a touch of sweetness to Hei Lian's heart.

"Am I the second person to escape from him?"

Black Lotus chuckled inwardly.

As for who the first one was, it was naturally He Chang.

The rest of the enemies were like the King of Hell calling in roll call.

If Prince An says he wants to kill, then there is absolutely no way he can survive.

As for listening to Wu, it doesn't count as listening to Wu; it was just a friendly exchange during the grand competition.

Although he couldn't stop himself, Li Junsu had no intention of killing at the time.

Li Junsu looked at Hei Lian with a look of emotion in his eyes.

The golden light of merit emanating from the other party was almost three-tenths as bright as Xiaoyue.

That's only a fraction of Xiaoyue's brilliance.

It's so dazzling to look at.

He also knew that Qu Liannan had been treating patients and helping people in Lingnan.

He really couldn't bring himself to do it now.

If Jixue and Kongzhu hadn't insisted on helping Shaolin, he wouldn't have gone so far as to kill them.

Killing is merely a means, not an end.

He is not bloodthirsty.

What brings you here today?

Li Junsu walked to the stone table and sat down, looking at Hei Lian with a smile.

"I'm coming here to stay for a long time, and to cultivate under the guidance of the patriarch."

"Of course, I didn't stay here for free."

“I searched through all the ancient books and found information about eminent monks who followed Maitreya and ancient Buddhist sects during the Jade Emperor’s era.”

Hei Lian looked at Li Junsu, her eyebrows curving upwards, and took out a book from her bosom.

Black Lotus didn't even put the book in her Sumeru Ring; she carried it with her at all times, which shows how much she cared about it.

"Thank you."

Li Junsu was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, and accepted the book.

The books still carried the warmth of the young girl's body and a faint fragrance.

Li Junsu looked at the book in his hand, his eyes flickering.

The information Black Lotus brought is indeed very important.

In the future, when facing Maitreya, we won't be completely clueless.

“Maitreya is…very…cunning.”

"You have to be more careful."

Black Lotus thought about the information she had found, looked at Prince An, and carefully considered her words before speaking.

"Don't worry... if nothing unexpected happens... Miroku won't be facing me."

Li Junsu stroked the book for a moment, then touched the Nian beast with his other hand, a smile appearing in his eyes.

"Not facing...you?"

Black Lotus looked somewhat bewildered.

Not facing Prince An?

Then who can Maitreya face?

The Jade Emperor?