Xueying asked with some worry, "Miss, do you really have to go?"
Zi Lingling said with a determined expression, "I have no choice but to go!"
She didn't tell Xueying that finding the spirit-attracting grass was only one reason. Another reason was that she had a feeling that just cultivating would not be enough to break through to the tenth level of body tempering.
The spiritual energy gained solely through cultivation was too superficial. Only through constant battles could the spiritual energy in her body be refined and solidified.
Only when the spiritual energy in her body was completely solidified could she break through to the tenth level of body tempering naturally.
Although the Misty Forest was dangerous, it was also the best place for tempering and fighting.
Therefore, this trip was imperative!
Xueying knew that once Zi Lingling made up her mind to do something, no one could stop her.
So, she gritted her teeth and said, "In that case, Miss, you must take me with you!"
Zi Lingling frowned and said, "It's very dangerous there, aren't you afraid?"
Thinking of the various legends about the Misty Forest, Xueying couldn't help but shiver, and her voice carried a hint of fear as she said, "I'm afraid!"
"Then you still want to go?"
"Yes!"
"Why?"
"Because Miss is going, I must go!"
Although the fear in Xueying's eyes had not faded, her expression was firm.
Zi Lingling was very satisfied with Xueying's performance.
Everyone faced unknown dangers, especially those that were rumored to be terrifying, and felt fear and apprehension.
However, if one refused to act due to fear and apprehension, then it was truly hopeless.
"Alright, let's go back and pack, and we'll set off immediately."
Xueying had initially thought she would have to persuade Zi Lingling with a lot of effort, but she never expected Zi Lingling to agree so easily.
She was stunned for a moment and asked uncertainly, "Miss, you agreed?"
Zi Lingling looked at her cute appearance and couldn't help but laugh, "Yes, I agreed. Since you've said so, how can I not agree?"
"Thank you, Miss!"
Xueying jumped for joy.
The two returned to Luoyu Pavilion, only to find it completely empty.
Xueying looked around blankly and asked, "Miss, could this have been robbed?"
Zi Lingling rolled her eyes speechlessly and said, "It's too clean! Do you think a thief would be so bored as to steal something and then clean up?"
Xueying was startled and asked, "Miss means it wasn't robbed?"
Zi Lingling sneered, "Of course not! Let's go, we don't have to freeze tonight."
Saying that, she strode out of Luoyu Pavilion.
"Ah..."
Xueying was stunned for a moment before chasing after her, asking in confusion, "Miss, where are we going?"
Zi Lingling said calmly, "Zixin Pavilion!"
"Zixin Pavilion?"
Xueying was surprised again and asked, "Miss, are you saying Second Madam moved our things to Zixin Pavilion for us?"
Zi Lingling nodded and walked slowly towards Zixin Pavilion.
Xueying asked with some surprise, "Miss, is Second Madam being so kind?"
Zi Lingling stopped and looked at Xueying, saying coldly, "Kind? Perhaps not! But she is certainly thoughtful."
She was certain that Wang Shi must have searched Luoyu Pavilion thoroughly under the guise of helping her move things.
However, the only thing her good-for-nothing father had left her was the pendant the original owner had given her, which she was wearing.
She imagined Wang Shi must have been furious, having accomplished nothing.
Xueying was a little confused, "Miss, I don't understand. What do you mean by kind and thoughtful?"
"Come with me and you'll understand?"
Zi Lingling said and started walking again.
The master and servant soon arrived outside Zixin Pavilion.
Zi Lingling did not go in directly. Instead, she pulled Xueying and hid beside the bamboo by the wall, signaling Xueying to remain silent.
Then, she peered in through a gap in the flower wall.
In the courtyard, besides Wang Shi and Zi Jinling, there were no servants. The belongings from Zi Lingling's Luoyu Pavilion were scattered all over the courtyard.
Wang Shi and Zi Jinling were rummaging through the items with disdain, making noises.
Zi Lingling's eyes turned cold, but she made no move.
After a while, Zi Jinling said impatiently, "Mother! We've turned Luoyu Pavilion upside down, and we've rummaged through these things no less than ten times. Where do you think that slut could have hidden the items?"
Wang Shi frowned, stopped what she was doing, and rebuked, "Jin'er, be patient! Let's search a bit more. According to your father's guess, your uncle must have left the items to that little wench."
"Alright! Let's search again!"
Zi Jinling's face clearly showed a trace of annoyance.
Wang Shi nodded and said, "Search carefully, don't miss anything suspicious."
"Yes, Mother!"
The two rummaged through the items in the courtyard again, but still found nothing.
Zi Jinling angrily threw down the item in her hand and said, "Mother, do you think that slut might be carrying it on her person?"
Wang Shi pondered for a moment and said, "What that little wench carries on her person is obvious. Although I haven't seen the Family Head Token, it should not be small. If that little wench were carrying it, we should have discovered it!"
Family Head Token!
Zi Lingling finally understood that what Wang Shi was plotting to obtain was the Zi family's Family Head Token!
She looked down at the pendant hanging around her neck and couldn't help but be astonished.
Could this be the Family Head Token? How could that be! How could a Family Head Token be only as big as a finger joint?
Zi Jinling tried hard to recall and said, "Yes, Mother! I've taught that slut many times. I remember she had nothing on her except a pendant."
"Pendant? How big is it?"
Wang Shi's eyes lit up, and she quickly asked.
Zi Jinling thought for a moment and said, "I remember it was only as big as a finger joint."
"As big as a finger joint? Are you sure?"
Wang Shi asked with disbelief.
Zi Jinling recalled more carefully and nodded, "Mother, that's right. I remember once I was very curious, so I looked closely. I thought if it was something good, I would snatch it to play with. Who knew that thing looked so much like a finger joint, it scared me half to death."
Upon hearing Zi Jinling's words, the light in Wang Shi's eyes quickly dimmed.
She shook her head and said, "If what you say is true, then that thing is probably not the Family Head Token."
"Oh, then the Family Head Token..."
Zi Jinling was about to continue when she was interrupted by Zi Lingling's cold voice.
"Second Aunt, what are you doing?"
As the words fell, Zi Lingling had already appeared in the courtyard.
She already knew Wang Shi's intention, so there was no need to eavesdrop any longer.
Zi Jinling was startled to see Zi Lingling suddenly appear and shouted, "You slut... why are you here?"