My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

“Amitabha, the female benefactor is too bloodthirsty.”

Master Huikong, who had been chanting sutras with his eyes closed, opened them and whispered these words.

His face was compassionate, as if he were advising someone, or perhaps sighing.

Chu Lengyu glanced at the master indifferently, then looked away, not taking him seriously.

She continued speaking to Yue Mu, "Before I came, didn't you say you wanted to compete with me?"

Yue Mu was taken aback, then looked around angrily, wondering who the traitor was who was constantly sending messages to the Great Xia people.

"Now that I'm here, how do you want to compete?" Chu Lengyu said casually.

Green Bamboo sat quietly beside Chu Lengyu, her eyes full of trust in her strength, certain that even if all these people were combined, they wouldn't be as strong as a single finger of her young lady.

However, given their special status, she couldn't help but hesitate whether to remind the young lady to show mercy.

Faced with Chu Lengyu's provocation, Yue Mu could not back down. He immediately gripped his sword and replied, "Since the Chu State Preceptor has such an interest, I will certainly accompany him to the end."

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, the envoy from Nanli stepped forward at the opportune moment.

With a smile, he tried to ease the tense atmosphere: "Gentlemen, we have gathered here today to enjoy the beautiful scenery and chat about romance. Why must we resort to violence and damage our harmony because of a moment of anger?"

As he spoke, the envoy from Nanli's gaze fell on Lüyun, especially on the little fox in her arms, who was leisurely munching on fruit.

The little guy has snow-white fur and bright, sparkling eyes; he looks incredibly cute.

The envoy from Nanli couldn't help but feel a surge of affection. He exclaimed sincerely, "Oh my, I never imagined that this young lady would have such a rare pet as a companion. Look at this little fox, it's absolutely adorable, a rare sight indeed!"

Seeing this, the other envoys also chimed in, changing the subject back to the original one.

Seeing that the topic had shifted elsewhere, Yue Mu had no choice but to put it aside for the time being, loosened his sword, and sat quietly in place.

He scoffed inwardly, scoffed, and muttered, "It's just a fox, what's so special about it? It's nothing more than a plaything."

The envoy from Nanli seemed not to have taken Yue Mu's contemptuous words to heart.

He turned to the waitresses in the restaurant and ordered, "Go quickly and bring up your best fruits, delicacies, and wines."

Then he added, "I brought some local specialties from Nanli this time. Please allow all of you to taste our Nanli's unique delicacies."

Upon hearing this, the maids quickly responded and withdrew to begin their work.

However, just as everyone relaxed and looked forward to enjoying the delicious food, an unexpected incident occurred.

One of the maids, with a humble smile on her face, carried a plate of carefully selected fruit and slowly walked towards Green Bamboo.

Beneath that seemingly respectful demeanor lay a hidden agenda.

Just as she approached Lüyun and was about to present the fruit platter, her humble gaze suddenly turned cold and resolute.

With a flick of her wrist, she revealed a small dagger hidden beneath the fruit plate, its cold light gleaming as it pointed directly at Lü Yun's heart, attempting to assassinate her.

However, although she moved quickly, she couldn't outpace the Aurora Fox's reaction.

With a gentle flick of its tongue, the Aurora Fox released a seemingly ordinary fruit pit that instantly transformed into a sharp gust of wind, striking the assassin maid precisely between the eyebrows.

The assassin maid's body trembled violently, then she slowly collapsed, all movement abruptly ceasing, instantly ending this sudden assassination attempt.

The hall erupted in uproar, with guests gasping in disbelief at what they were witnessing.

The envoy from Nanli also changed his expression drastically, and said in a trembling voice, "Please, everyone, do not be alarmed. These villains have already... have already been killed."

His scalp tingled. He never expected that a seemingly docile and cute fox pet could kill such a seemingly flawless assassin so easily.

Just now downstairs at Xinghua Tower, the assassin also died from a similar attack.

They were looking up from upstairs and didn't see the details clearly.

How could a mere fruit pit have such destructive power?

However, the female assassin's attack was just the beginning.

Taking advantage of the temporary chaos and noise caused by her at the banquet, the musicians and dancers who were originally playing music and dancing instantly tore off their disguises.

Their eyes gleamed with ruthlessness. One by one, they emerged from behind the ornate screens and hanging curtains, drawing their long-hidden weapons and rushing straight at Chu Lengyu.

In an instant, exclamations rose and fell, the peaceful and leisurely atmosphere was completely shattered, and people panicked and hurriedly fled to find a place to hide.

Amidst the chaos, Chu Lengyu remained remarkably calm.

Facing the approaching assassin, she didn't flinch, her eyes cold as she said in a chilling voice, "Get lost."

As her voice fell, an invisible force seemed to gather around her, transforming into sharp sword energies that swept towards the assassins.

The musicians and dancers who attempted to commit the crime seemed to instantly transform into fragile porcelain.

Before they could even get close, they were shattered by the invisible sword energy, exploding into bursts of blood mist that scattered in all directions, staining the red silk with blood.

Le Ling, Wu Chou, and a dagger fell to the ground.

The envoy from Nanli witnessed this scene and his astonishment was palpable.

He stared wide-eyed at what was happening before him in disbelief.

Those seemingly ordinary musicians and dancers suddenly transformed into ruthless assassins.

Chu Lengyu's astonishing strength and ruthless methods filled him with extreme fear, as if he were standing on the edge of death and could be dragged into a merciless massacre at any moment.

He belatedly realized that Chu Lengyu had been sitting on the stairs from the beginning, guarding the only passage.

He looked at Chu Lengyu, who was sitting upright, incredulously, and asked with a trembling voice, "You...you knew they were assassins all along?"

Chu Lengyu waved her sleeve, and the window opened by itself without any wind. A gentle breeze swept away the bloody smell, and the room was refreshed.

She then replied, "The murderous aura was too faint, and the person was too weak; I almost couldn't tell the difference."

People looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.

They couldn't understand why anyone would be so audacious as to attempt to assassinate Chu Lengyu—the Grand Preceptor of the Great Xia—in such a setting.

Moreover, this is the capital city, isn't it the most law-abiding and safest place in the world?

These envoys were all in high positions and had extensive knowledge, which enabled them to take on this role.

After their initial shock, including that of the envoy from Nanli, they quickly regained their composure and tried to recall any useful clues to find the truth.

Some stroked their beards, their brows furrowed, as if silently plotting in their minds; others whispered to their companions, exchanging their views and guesses.

As the host who initiated this banquet, Yue Mu was extremely anxious at this moment.

He quickly stepped forward and explained nervously, "Gentlemen, please hear me out! Although I chose this restaurant, I know nothing about the appearance of these assassins, and I have absolutely no connection with them!"

He was desperate to distance himself from any connection to the assassination.

Although he was a warrior, he was also a man of sense; he would never do something so stupid.

In this tense atmosphere, Chu Lengyu spoke again: "Sit down and wait."

Her voice was clear and cold, and her words were brief, yet they exuded an undeniable authority.

The envoys, who had been making a ruckus and trying to escape this dangerous place, immediately quieted down and followed her instructions to sit down and wait.

Looking at the mess on the ground, they really dared not disobey.

Only Master Huikong began reciting Buddhist scriptures again, seemingly to pray for the souls of the deceased.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly at this moment.

Finally, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence.

The Prefect of the Capital led a group of government officials and hurriedly arrived.

As soon as they stepped into the banquet hall, they were shocked by the scene before them: fallen assassins, scattered weapons, and a group of terrified foreign envoys...

The Prefect of the Capital felt a wave of dizziness, thinking that his official career might be coming to an end today.

But he was, after all, a seasoned veteran, and quickly adjusted his mindset, managing to calm himself down.

At this moment, any panic could cause the situation to spiral further out of control.

Immediately afterwards, the Prefect of the Capital quickly organized a team to systematically clean up the scene and begin investigating and collecting evidence.

He approached Chu Lengyu with a grave expression and asked, "Grand Preceptor, what exactly happened here?"