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Upon hearing the sound, Duanli slowly released her hand. Peony, still shaken as if trying to dispel the discomfort, shook her hand that had been pulled, before gracefully walking out the door.

As the door slammed shut, Duan Li seemed to snap out of her daze, silently returning to her original position and settling down comfortably.

Nangong Ming was full of doubts. He raised his hand and scratched his head, his gaze fixed on Duan Li.

Various stories about chivalrous heroes and young women involuntarily surfaced in my mind.

"This... Young Master Duan, could it be that you prefer mature types?" He looked at Xiao Ran again, as if he had suddenly realized something.

"What did you find?"

Xiao Ran's mind wasn't as sharp as Nangong Ming's; she simply felt that there must be a reason behind Duan Li's actions.

After thinking uncertainly for a while, Duanli thought, "Her scent is somewhat familiar..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran was startled. "Then quickly go and invite her back!"

"No..." Duan Li stopped Xiao Ran's actions and gently shook his head.

“I just checked, and she doesn’t have a sachet on her. And the scent disappeared right after I grabbed her.”

The breeze outside the window had stopped, but the storyteller's voice continued to resonate.

He spoke eloquently about the legendary stories between the two countries, his tone smooth and fluent, vivid and captivating, making it very interesting and mesmerizing.

But the private room on the second floor was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Seeing that the two had remained silent for a long time, Nangong Ming couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

He neither understood the significance of the sachet to Young Master Duan, nor why Xiao Ran was so hesitant. He simply believed that since they had already found some clues, they should continue to pursue them directly!

"If all else fails, we can simply go to Peony's room and search for her. If all else fails, secretly following her is also a viable option! What exactly are you two trying to do by remaining silent like this?"

“…Following?” Xiao Ran murmured softly, a hint of hesitation on her face.

In truth, she did have some concerns. After all, Peony was a member of Wangyue Tower, and not to mention the complex relationships behind Wangyue Tower, this opportunity was hard to come by, so she didn't dare to act rashly.

Duan Li seemed to agree with the suggestion of following him, nodding slightly. He then picked up his sword and turned to walk out the door.

Seeing his anxious look, Xiao Ran quickly followed without thinking.

"Hey! You've agreed? Don't leave me behind, take me with you!"

Excitement gleamed in Nangong Ming's eyes. He had never acted with people from the martial arts world before, and just imagining it in his mind was enough to make him feel incredibly excited.

Is he going to become a great swordsman too?

What kind of chivalrous name should we choose? Great Hero Nangong? Or Young Hero Ming?

……

Under the cover of night, inside the inn opposite Wangyue Tower.

The waiter stood awkwardly to one side of the counter, his face full of worry, while the shopkeeper grumbled and complained incessantly.

"Who are these three people? What are they doing? It's so late, and they're still making a fuss. Look at them, especially the man next to them with the sword. He looks shifty and sneaky. Anyone with eyes can tell he's no good."

"Go and get those three out of here right now, or you can forget about getting your wages this month!"

The waiter had no choice but to go over there in order to get his wages.