Chapter 550: Chapter 549: Visiting Master Xu at the Imperial Court_1
 

“Alright, let the Imperial Court investigate first, and this baby will go to the Imperial Palace.”

Little Kingfisher settled her feathers properly and regained her spirits, flying like a bolt of lightning towards the Imperial Palace.

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The Imperial Court was situated close to the Imperial Palace and occupied a vast area, with more than a dozen small buildings, their plaques engraved with the titles of the Three Imperial Divisions.

With the token gifted by Xu Ruyun years ago, Lin Qingluo successfully entered the Imperial Court and met Master Xu Yanru for the first time in a year and a half.

Since they had parted in the countryside, Lin Qingluo had not seen her two masters.

This time, with the appearance of the Black Wolf Guards in Capital City, the first trustworthy person she thought of was Master Xu.

“Qingluo?”

Xu Yanru saw a tall, graceful girl and was both surprised and delighted.

Her surprise came from the fact that she dared to enter the Imperial Court in spite of the Empress’s intimidation.

Her joy was due to her most valued student, who had gone through a year and a half of trials and had made progress in both wit and martial arts.

She had also grown taller, her smiling face was full of spirit, and her eyebrows exuded an air of bravery that made people dare not look down upon her.

Without lingering, Lin Qingluo got straight to the point: “Master, I apologize for disturbing you this time, but I have important news to report to you.”

“What’s the matter? Tell me.”

A few traces of solemnity appeared between Xu Yanru’s brows.

She knew Lin Qingluo’s character well and understood that she would not deliberately mystify or fabricate matters.

Glancing around and seeing no one nearby, Lin Qingluo tiptoed closer to Xu Yanru’s ear and whispered, “Recently, while wandering around Capital City, I discovered many martial art practitioners with strange behavior who don’t seem like they’re from the Central Plains.”

“Oh? Is that true?”

Xu Yanru’s pupils contracted slightly, and her breath momentarily faltered.

“Master, I had dealings with the Black Wolf Guards a few years ago and am very sensitive to the aura of killing they unintentionally reveal.”

With a solemn expression, Lin Qingluo spoke firmly, “When I saw those people, my first reaction was that they were the Black Wolf Guards, so I didn’t hesitate to come to the Imperial Court to report this to my Master.”

“You did the right thing. This matter is no small issue.”

Xu Yanru felt gratified and praised her, “My younger sister, Grand Commander Xu Ruyun of the Supervision Department, is the owner of the token you hold. You can come with me to meet her and explain everything in detail.”

“Yes, I will listen to Master’s advice.”

Lin Qingluo’s eyes flickered, and she respectfully agreed.

*

“Little Qingluo, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you, and you’ve grown so much. Let Aunt Xu take a good look at you.”

As soon as Xu Ruyun saw Lin Qingluo, her heart squeezed sharply, and after a moment of extreme shock, she was filled with overwhelming joy.

“Hello, Aunt Xu.”

Lin Qingluo, poised and confident, stepped forward to meet Xu Ruyun. Her black, agile eyes sparkled with self-confidence.

She showed no fear in the face of the Grand Commander of the Supervision Department who had the power of life and death at her disposal.

“Good, good. Little Qingluo has grown up. Aunt Xu is so happy.”

In Xu Ruyun’s mind, an involuntary image of their first meeting appeared.

During her last moment before falling unconscious due to severe injuries, a five-year-old girl bravely stepped through bloodstains on the ground and ran towards her without fear.

“Aunt Xu, I suspect that the Black Wolf Guards’ malicious intentions still linger, and they have infiltrated Capital City again, with sinister plans for the Little Prince.”

Lin Qingluo had pressing matters on her mind and didn’t want to waste any more time. Without hesitation, she repeated her suspicion again.

“How confident are you that they are indeed the Black Wolf Guards?”

Hearing the words “Black Wolf Guards,” Xu Ruyun’s eyes darkened, and her aura changed dramatically, revealing her murderous intent.