Han Lingshi spent an entire day dealing with the concerns of the citizen in the Phoenix Pearl City. The concerns were very small, like, employment, taxes, and security. She immediately took action. She called over Maya Okudera from the Pce.


    The people were shocked when they saw her pull, and were also scared to find that she was from the pce. However, Han Lingshi quickly calmed them down. She did not disclose her identity to them either. It was because she was not sure if the enemy had nted spies in the capital.


    Thinking about this, she also told Maya Okudera to use Xiao Mei''s advanced technological understanding toe up with a proper identification system. Maya Okudera got to work, and Han Lingshi added one morepanion with her for the journey, a secretary who worked with Maya Okudera to facilitate themunication between them and the pce.


    It was almost midnight when the twodies reached the city gate. There was a luxurious carriage parked outside the city and it was surrounded by armored guards. With her Yin and Yang eyes, Han Lingshi could tell that none of these soldiers were below the Core Formation Realm.


    She was surprised by this set up. She looked around and found Yin standing in the distance with Yang. Han Lingshi asked, "Yin, where is your Big Brother Ren?"


    Yin replied with a straight face, "Big Brother Ren said he stubbed his toe on the doorsill earlier so he is going to rest."


    Han Lingshi rolled her eyes and almost cursed out loudly. This was an obvious attempt by this guy to run from being scolded. Han Lingshi wanted to keep a low-key, but Hao Ren arranged for hundred Core Formation, ten Nascent Soul Realm experts, and one Soul Formation expert to look after her.


    How was this even low-key? The carriage looked like it was made up of white jade with ice trimmings on it. Ye Lan said, "This is the serene carriage, forged with Tranquility Jade as the core wedged between theyers of Hollow Star Iron. They are both rare metals known for their spiritual resistance. This way nobody would be able to peek inside.


    The ice trimmings are spiritual essence of Divine Ice Lotus, ranked seventy-two among the top hundred natural heavenly treasures. It can prevent any and all sorts of poisons from invading the cabin.


    Elder Sister Yan engraved defense arrays, and spatial arrays on the exterior and the interior of the carriage respectively. It may look small but inside is the space as big as a house."


    Han Lingshi was impressed and smiled before she asked, "Can you tell me what are those lions?"


    Ye Lan nodded and replied, "These were cubs we rescued when we went out to venture for training in the northern provinces. There we found a n of Ice Mane Lions, and we took them in. However, these guys are born as beast core formation realm. They are all just a little above an year, and have reached the peak of their realms."


    The lions all turned to look at the twodies and they bowed their heads. Ye Lan smiled and said, "Listen, you guys, this is Young Miss Han, you will treat her better than you treat us all, do you hear me?"


    The beasts were enlightened, and they could understand the thoughts conveyed to them. They could not yet speak like humans, the skeletal difference of the beasts was not be ignored.


    Han Lingshi walked up to the Lions and patted their heads gently. They all had white bodies, covered in silky and soft fur and icy blue eyes that matched their dense mane. The Lions were very docile, and Yin said, "Young Miss, do not misunderstand their meek appearances, these kids are all trying to win your favor. Last month they tore apart several assassins who dared to step in the city."


    Han Lingshi was surprised but that was it. After familiarizing with the situation she got on the carriage. Yang was left to hold the reins while eight Lions pulled the carriage. The hundred soldiers divided into four quadrants to defend the carriage from four directions, while eight Nascent Soul Experts surrounded the carriage.


    Ye Lan and Yin were the other two nascent soul realm experts who stayed beside Han Lingshi for close protection and observation. Ye Jian was sitting on the roof of the carriage while controlling five swords to circle around the entourage to handle any unexpected enemies.


    Usually the strongest person would act as thest line of defence, but not here. Ye Jian was the first line and Hao Ren was the second. The young man was sure that his enemies would make moves on the entourage. However, they were also smart people and they might note out if they spotted him.


    Ye Jian was the first line so that he could detect the threat, and inform Hao Ren about it faster than the rest. As a sword grandmaster, his threat assessing skills were better than the rest, so if he felt like he cannot deal with the enemy, Hao Ren would be alerted promptly to save the situation without a high death toll. At least, that was what they hoped for.


    ...


    In the eastern wilderness, a group of people was moving around in the forest, and they were burying small gs all over the ce.


    The person watching all this happening asked, "Whisper, how long will it take?"


    A youngdy with a cold face stood beside him, she replied indifferently, "It will beplete in a few more minutes, Duke Wen."


    Duke Wen looked up at the horizon and said, "I wonder if those two old men woulde to make an appearance when we face that monster. I wonder if he is still the half-step Dao Integration realm level."


    Princess Whisper shook her head and said, "I think he must have entered Dao Integration level."n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Duke Wen nodded and said, "I wonder if three Dao Integrations can stop him."


    Suddenly, a burly man rushed over and said, "Your Highness, the array is set. We can begin as soon as those people rush inside."


    Duke Wen nodded and suddenly he looked in the west direction and said, "Hide well, they are here."