Starting with an orphanage, I mass-produced peerless empresses.

The orphanage, in the reception room.

Lin Yun looked at Xu Lan and asked with a frown.

"You said you were protecting her, does that mean Xiaoyue is in danger right now?"

He had previously assumed that Xiaoyue was in danger because of the two human traffickers, but now he realized that was not the case.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lan was surprised.

"Senior, you don't know?"

As soon as they finished speaking, their eyes fell on Qingyue.

Qingyue immediately stepped forward and said to Lin Yun with a look of guilt.

"I'm sorry, Dean, I've actually kept a lot of things about me from you..."

Lin Yun wasn't surprised by the result; he simply smiled and said...

"So now, can you tell me about it?"

"Um……"

Qingyue nodded and began to tell Lin Yun her story.

"Dean, you should know about the Heavenly Demon Palace, right?"

"I've heard people mention that former number one demonic sect?"

Just a few days ago, the leader of the assassins mentioned that it seemed to be the birthplace of the Jade Sword King.

That being said, Lin Yun was actually unaware that the Jade Sword King was right in front of him...

At this moment, Qingyue pursed her lips and said, "My grandfather is actually the master of the Heavenly Demon Palace, and I am the heir of the Heavenly Demon Palace."

"so smart?"

Lin Yun was taken aback and couldn't help but ask.

"Then why have you fallen to this state?"

When this matter was mentioned, Qingyue looked sad and clenched her fists.

"Because Grandpa was betrayed by his apprentice and was brutally murdered by him!"

"Later, under the guise of protection, he placed me under house arrest, but in reality, he wanted to rightfully seize the power of the Palace Master!"

"Fortunately, a senior couldn't stand by and watch me escape from the Heavenly Demon Palace..."

Xu Lan, who was standing to the side, sighed and added.

"People in the palace generally believe that the old palace master passed away because of a recurrence of an old injury."

"That's complete nonsense from that guy. I saw it with my own eyes. He tried to kill my grandfather!"

Qingyue gritted her teeth in anger and said coldly.

"Grandpa had always been so good to him before, but I never expected him to be such a heartless bastard!"

You could tell from her agitated tone how angry she was!

At this moment, Xu Lan couldn't help but ask.

"I'm more curious about what you did before you left."

"You didn't see how frantic that palace master is right now; he's even ordered that they use every means to find you."

While controlling Qingyue is important, it's not enough to drive her mad.

Unless, of course, she did something that touched on the other person's fundamental issues.

Qingyue snorted coldly at this.

"It's nothing, I just retrieved some things."

"Oh? What?"

Qingyue remained silent for a moment, without giving an answer.

Xu Lan suddenly realized and quickly smiled.

"I understand. If it's something important, you don't need to tell me."

As he spoke, he patted her head.

"You little rascal, you've really grown up."

Lin Yun, who was listening from the side, had a clear understanding of the whole story.

In short, her grandfather was betrayed by his disciple, who then seized the position of palace master that should have belonged to Qingyue!

Qingyue, who was under house arrest, escaped with the help of her seniors, taking away something important, and was then relentlessly pursued by the current Lord of the Heavenly Demon Palace!

After summarizing, he looked at Xu Lan and asked.

"So your stance is on Xiaoyue's side?"

"That's right!"

Xu Lan nodded and said in a deep voice.

"I refuse to obey such a treacherous person who betrays his mentor and seizes power!"

"I didn't realize you were so loyal."

"Of course, after all, the old palace master has been very kind to me!"

She seemed very sincere, not just saying polite words.

After understanding the whole story, Lin Yun smiled and looked at Qingyue.

"But speaking of which, I didn't expect you to have such an important background."

Qingyue lowered her head and said, "I'm so sorry, Dean, I hid these things from you last night..."

Lin Yun smiled in response.

"It's harmless. After all, everyone has secrets, and that's normal."

"Then... can I continue to stay here?"

"Why not?"

"..."

Seeing Lin Yun's smile, a glint of tears flashed in Qingyue's eyes.

"Thank you, Dean. You really are a good person..."

At this moment, Xu Lan paused for a moment and asked.

"Xiaoyue, do you mean you plan to stay here?"

"Yes, this was also Grandpa's last wish."

Qingyue nodded and explained.

"He said he had divined that I would meet my true love here, and that there would be a chance in the future for him to help me reclaim the Heavenly Demon Palace!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun's lips twitched slightly. Wait, could they be talking about him?

But he immediately shook his head. He and Xiaoyue were not the right age, so how could he be her true love?

Perhaps it was just something her grandfather said to comfort her...

"That's it, I understand."

Xu Lan glanced at Lin Yun and said with a smile.

"Besides, with this senior here, your safety can be guaranteed, so it is indeed a good choice."

"What about you, Sister Lanlan? Why don't you stay here too?"

"I'll forget it."

Xu Lan shook her head, touched her face, and smiled.

"Seeing that you're okay, I'm relieved."

"I plan to return to the Heavenly Demon Palace later and strive to break through to the Emperor level as soon as possible. At that time, I will use your name to organize some people in the palace who are still loyal to Princess Xiaoyue."

"When you reclaim the Heavenly Demon Palace in the future, we can also provide you with some assistance!"

Her words and plans deeply moved Qingyue, but she immediately frowned.

"But that would put you in great danger, Sister Lanlan."

Xu Lan chuckled and said, "Everything I have was given to me by the old palace master. Now that he has been framed, it is only natural that I should take good care of you for him."

"Otherwise, if we both perish in the future, how will I face the old palace master?"

"Well... okay, then please be very careful."

In the end, Qingyue supported her decision.

Xu Lan nodded and said confidently.

"Don't worry, I've been in this city outside the boundary for many years."

Just as she finished speaking, the hall door was pushed open, and a young girl walked in and asked.

"Dean, I see two corpses at the entrance. Is someone here to cause trouble?"

"It's all over now. Those two guys were the human traffickers who kidnapped Xiaoyue last night. I sent them to be reincarnated."

"Is that so? Well then, it was good that the dean was killed!"

Bai Xiaoxue suddenly realized, and then noticed Xu Lan in the room. She tilted her head and asked.

"Eh, who is this senior...?"

"It's you?"

Xu Lan, the Jade Sword King, recognized the girl in front of him at a glance. Wasn't she the girl that the Zhao family wanted to kill back then?

Her behavior prompted Lin Yun to ask a question.

"Does Miss Xu recognize her?"

"This……"

Xu Lan coughed lightly and shook her head repeatedly.

"They just look familiar, maybe I'm mistaken..."

"Admit your mistake?"

"Um……"

She dared not say that she had sent someone to assassinate Bai Xiaoxue.

It seems that the senior in front of us is the protector of Bai Xiaoxue mentioned in the Blood Sword Tower's message, and the one who instantly killed their leader.

Then, she decisively changed the subject.

"By the way, things have been a bit unsettled in the city lately, so everyone should be careful."

Lin Yun pondered for a moment and asked, "Is it because of the legendary treasure?"

Xu Lan nodded and took a deep breath.

"Yes, it's said to grant people the chance to become emperors!"