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

With a single swing of the sword, the sky shattered, and a galaxy appeared.

A thousand stars shine through the night, the moon shines brightly, and the Milky Way stretches across the land, illuminating the city that never sleeps, making people feel like immortals. (Note)

The people in the city stopped and looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with amazement.

"Look, it's that flying sword again. It must be Fairy Chu who made the move again."

"Now we should address him as the Imperial Advisor."

"Such extraordinary skills are truly amazing, no matter how many times you see them!"

The sword light dissipated, but its lingering effect remained.

The ferocity of that sword strike is unforgettable.

The banquet at Xinghua Tower has ended, but the joy is not as great as before.

Chu Lengyu took Lüyun and flew away on her sword to find another quiet place.

The rest of the people, whether they were Yue Mu, Master Huikong, or envoys from Nanli and other countries, were all preoccupied and had no intention of staying.

Before today, people were skeptical of the various rumors about Chu Lengyu.

Yue Mu scoffed at the various rumors about Chu Lengyu, believing them to be nothing but nonsense and exaggeration.

But now that they have witnessed Chu Lengyu's true strength and learned of the existence of a "cultivator" capable of overturning the world, all their previous assumptions have to be overturned.

Yue Mu has always held himself in high esteem, but now he can only remain silent.

Recalling her arrogant remarks at Xinghua Tower, about challenging Chu Lengyu to a duel and exposing her true colors, she now felt her cheeks burning with shame.

The night breeze gradually calmed him down, and as he looked in the direction Chu Lengyu had left, Yue Mu's sense of defeat gradually dissipated.

Although he held the mysterious and powerful "immortal cultivator" in awe, he also realized that Chu Lengyu's current identity was the Grand Preceptor of the Great Xia Dynasty, and he was not an unruly and willful person.

Furthermore, as a powerful nation, Daqian has a profound history and a wealth of talent, so it is not impossible that there are experts who can rival Chu Lengyu.

Yue Mu regained his confidence and strode away with his head held high.

"Amitabha." Master Huikong sighed deeply, and without exchanging pleasantries with anyone, walked away alone.

As for the envoys from countries like Nanli, they remained in small groups, discussing amongst themselves in hushed tones.

They originally came to the banquet at Xinghualou with the aim of making allies and exchanging resources, but they never expected that Yue Mu would send someone to invite Chu Lengyu, get involved in the assassination plot, and witness such a shocking scene.

These small countries, lacking the strength of the Great Qian and Great Fan, could only feel powerless and deeply worried in the face of Chu Lengyu's power.

Recalling Chu Lengyu's various actions, the envoys were utterly amazed.

She ascended to the position of Imperial Preceptor with overwhelming force, and then used iron-fisted methods to eliminate the internal threat of the Four Kings and Eight Dukes.

With just one man and one sword, he annihilated the fierce Rong tribe army, safeguarded the peace of the border, and eliminated external threats.

She also ordered the casting of the Nine Provinces Town Cauldron to protect the vast land...

Each one is a big deal.

Only someone with such immense power could have done it.

The envoy from Nanli glanced at the departing convoy of the Great Qian Kingdom and secretly mocked in his heart. Previously, Yue Mu did not take Chu Lengyu seriously, but now he is as obedient as a quail and does not mention the contest at all.

If I hadn't stepped in to save him in time, I don't know if he would have made it out of Xinghua Tower alive today.

"It's always best to be cautious and avoid being hasty," he muttered to himself.

This statement was not only a slight sarcastic remark to Yue Mu, but also a reminder to himself.

Only by remaining humble and cautious can we go further and more steadily.

For example, Chu Lengyu is now a big name that attracts a lot of attention, which makes her the target of people's hatred and assassination attempts.

As the old saying goes, "The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind."

Seeing that the other envoys had already walked away and were preparing to board their carriages to leave, the envoy from Nanli hurriedly chased after them, calling out, "My lords, wait for me!"

Today's assassination attempt gave him quite a fright, and he dared not be alone, lest he encounter any mishap.

……

After concealing their faces, Chu Lengyu and Lüyun walked through the night market.

The lights on earth stretched endlessly, seemingly more dazzling than the Milky Way in the sky.

Holding the newly bought snacks in her hand, Lüyun couldn't help but ask, "Miss, since you already knew someone was trying to harm you, why did you still go to Xinghualou?"

“Instead of passively waiting for unknown risks to come, it’s better to take the initiative. Besides, I don’t want to be someone’s constant worry.” Chu Lengyu said as she walked onto the lantern bridge.

All kinds of lanterns hung from the lampposts along the bridge, each one unique and decorated with auspicious patterns.

The bridge was bustling with people, while the water below shimmered in the sunlight.

She still had the leisure to appreciate the lanterns, while Green Bamboo frowned, pouted, and fumed, still unable to understand why someone would try to assassinate her young lady, when all her young lady had done good things.

Green Bamboo couldn't hide anything in her heart; her emotions were written all over her face.

Chu Lengyu easily saw through what was troubling her and said softly, "No one can be liked by everyone."

"Whether in the past, present, or future, there will always be many people who wish I were dead."

Upon hearing this, Lüyun became anxious and widened her eyes, wanting to argue.

"It's a pity they can't kill me." Chu Lengyu laughed. "They might as well curse me, curse me to be immortal, that's sure to come true."

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Note:

As twilight dissipates, fiery trees hang suspended in the sky, the Milky Way stretches endlessly, connecting the distant horizon. A thousand gates are adorned with countless stars, the bright moon shines upon the grand banquet. Mount Ao shines, shrouding the city in its ever-present light, while atop Mount Kunlun, people appear like immortals. —Qi Jiguang, "At Wang Wanhu's Banquet on the Lantern Festival"