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Chapter 102: Lead Us to the Ren Family, and Your Life Will Be Spared

"Young Master... there's no need to speak so bluntly in the future," the elderly servant of the City Lord’s Mansion muttered, wiping the beads of sweat forming on his forehead from sheer embarrassment.

"Apologies, fairies. My young master is simply... like this. If he has disturbed you, I will take him away immediately," the servant added as he bowed deeply, his eyes momentarily narrowing in surprise as he caught sight of the two women inside the private room.

Though the servant appeared to be an unremarkable elderly man dressed in plain attire, he was, in truth, a formidable cultivator at the Unity Realm. Yet, despite his strength, he felt an overwhelming pressure when his gaze fell upon Leng Yanran.

The two young women in the room were far from ordinary. One was at the seventh layer of the Profound Sky Realm, while the other possessed a Unity Realm cultivation level, even more advanced than his own.

These two must surely be prodigies from a major sect or a powerful family in the Eastern Region, far beyond the means of Xuantian City to provoke. The City Lord himself was only at the Extinction Realm—a high level in the Northern Region but merely adequate for a small city in the Eastern Region.

"Senior Sister, that man said he wants to be your dog!"

Li Yurong’s wide, astonished eyes flicked between her senior sister and Tian Gou.

"Disgusting... Shall we just kill him?"

Leng Yanran frowned slightly, her face showing a hint of displeasure.

She had initially considered using this man to lead them to the Ren family. But now, after hearing him declare his desire to be her dog, she was questioning whether all the Eastern Region’s inhabitants were this peculiar.

How odd...

"Ahem! Fairies, don’t listen to my servant’s nonsense!"

"My heart is sincere! It was love at first sight, a connection spanning lifetimes, a bond as deep as the heavens and as vast as the seas—"

Tian Gou stepped in front of his servant and began rattling off an endless stream of romantic phrases, determined to showcase his "eloquence."

Suddenly, a soft sound interrupted him.

Whoosh!

A streak of spiritual energy shot past Tian Gou’s head, striking the wall behind him and leaving a gaping hole.

"Uh..."

"My apologies! My deepest apologies for disturbing your meal!"

"Uncle Zhang, let’s go..."

"Fairies, I’ll wait for you downstairs. Once you’ve finished eating, allow me to show you around the city. What do you think?"

Cold sweat formed on Tian Gou’s forehead. That single attack, if aimed just a little lower, would have ended his life. Fear gripped him, but his resolve to pursue the fairies remained unshaken.

Without waiting for a response, he grabbed the servant and hurried downstairs to wait outside.

"Young Master, those fairies are likely far beyond our station," the servant whispered anxiously once they were downstairs.

"Listen to this old servant—stop courting death! That fairy’s casual strike earlier... I didn’t even have time to react. If she had wanted to kill you, you’d already be dead."

"What could I do then? How would I face the City Lord?"

"Relax, Uncle Zhang. I saw it in their eyes—there was a moment of hesitation! As long as I persist, I’ll surely win her heart!"

Tian Gou was undeterred. In his mind, he was already imagining a life with the fairy by his side. If this worked out, he vowed to change his ways and never stray again.

She was simply too beautiful. Tian Gou had never encountered a woman as stunning as her.

Her icy, aloof demeanor... It pierced his very soul!

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In the Private Room.

"Senior Sister, that dog ran away..."

Li Yurong finally snapped out of her daze, her expression still blank as she spoke.

Is this why the elders didn’t want me to leave the mountain? she wondered silently.

Are there too many fools down here?

How could anyone actually want to be a dog?

‘Can’t wrap my head around it, can’t wrap my head around it…’

"Are you full?"

Leng Yanran glanced at her junior sister and asked casually.

"Mhm!"

"All full!"

"Senior Sister, does that mean it’s time to fight now? I feel so strong after eating, I could take down a dragon!"

Li Yurong nodded enthusiastically, her bright eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Let’s go then."

"Now that we’ve got our guide dog, it’s time to deal with the Ren family. Once that’s done, I’ll take you to the Holy Mountain."

Leng Yanran glanced out the window at Tian Gou, who was peering in with an eager expression, and frowned.

When Tian Gou saw Leng Yanran look his way, he waved both hands excitedly...

Although Leng Yanran found him annoying, even repulsive, she was disinclined to kill him.

If he could properly lead them to the Ren family, she was willing to overlook his earlier antics.

After a while, the two descended the stairs.

The moment they reached the ground floor, Tian Gou rushed forward, holding the reins of a majestic horse with traces of demonic beast lineage, capable of flight at the Void Sky level.

"Fairies, after a meal, you must feel a bit tired, yes?"

"Why not ride this horse? I can guide the reins and show you around the city. If there’s anything you like, I’ll buy it for you. How about it?"

Tian Gou’s face was full of flattery.

"No need."

Leng Yanran refused outright, her tone cold.

Li Yurong, who had been excited to try riding a horse, quickly pressed her lips together and stood quietly to the side after hearing her senior sister’s reply.

This scene didn’t escape Leng Yanran’s notice. She made a mental note to find a suitable beast as a mount for her junior sister in the future.

Perhaps after returning, I’ll check the depths of Xu Wang Mountain for something fitting...

"You’re right! After a meal, walking is a good way to aid digestion!"

Tian Gou was briefly taken aback but quickly found a way to save face. He handed the reins of the horse to the servant and followed the two fairies on foot.

"Do you know of the Ren family in the Eastern Region?"

Not wanting to hear him chatter anymore, Leng Yanran cut straight to the point.

"Ah... Are you, by chance, from the Ren family?"

"No wonder you possess such power!"

"I’ve been blind not to recognize it!"

Hearing the mention of the Ren family, both Tian Gou and the servant inhaled sharply, their expressions turning respectful.

The Ren family was a massive power in the Eastern Region, boasting an ancestor at the Spirit Dividing Realm. Even one of their elders could obliterate Xuantian City with ease.

If these two were prodigies from the Ren family, Tian Gou found himself in a dilemma.

If I play my cards right, this could be my chance to soar to greatness! But if I mess up, I might just... ascend to heaven in another way.

"Don’t talk nonsense! We’re not from the Ren family!"

"Just tell us where they are. My senior sister and I are going to fight them!"

Li Yurong raised her little fists, her tone spirited and unwavering.

"Uh...?"

"The Ren family is a colossal force in the Eastern Region. Fairies, please don’t act rashly!"

Hearing this, Tian Gou froze in shock and immediately tried to dissuade them.

"Lead us to the Ren family, and I’ll spare your life."

Leng Yanran’s cold voice echoed, carrying a hint of killing intent.

The faint aura of malice caused Tian Gou to shiver and take two steps back in fright.