"A relic?"
Jiang Meili frowned, "If that's the case, this jade pendant must be carefully guarded, and nothing must happen to it!"
"It seems I was presumptuous!"
Long Yi quickly put on a smile, "I thought it was just an ordinary item!"
"It's alright, but this jade pendant really cannot be exchanged with you. Although it's not worth much, it holds great significance for me," Lin Ke said with a solemn expression.
"Naturally!" Long Yi nodded quickly.
However, just then, Lu Fan walked in from outside and said, "Xiao Ke, I've found news of Grandma! I'll be setting off tomorrow!"
"Really?"
Lin Ke's face lit up with joy, "This is something you've been looking forward to!"
"Yes, I've looked forward to it for so long, and it's finally coming true!" Lu Fan nodded solemnly, "Do you want to come with me tomorrow?"
"I haven't been feeling well these past few days, I'm afraid I can't travel far!" Lin Ke said with a solemn expression.
"Since that's the case, then let Miss Long accompany me!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "It will be a long journey, and having a girl to take care of me along the way would be quite convenient!"
"Let me go?"
Long Yi was stunned, finding it somewhat unbelievable. Even Lin Ke was puzzled, he hadn't expected Lu Fan to say that.
"Lord Lu, this might not be appropriate. Long Yi is a girl after all. Letting her travel with you alone, wouldn't something happen?" Jiang Meili said sternly.
"How could it be just me traveling alone? The Qingyun Sect will have several experts accompanying me, so nothing will happen!" Lu Fan said directly.
"Weren't you unhappy with Long Yi just now?" Lin Ke frowned, "Why do you want her to accompany you now!"
"I'm afraid she wouldn't be safe by your side. As long as I'm here, she won't be able to harm you!" Lu Fan smiled faintly.
"It seems Mr. Lu still doesn't trust me!"
Long Yi gave a wry smile, "Since that's the case, I won't stay any longer, lest people gossip."
"That's not what I meant. I simply want Miss Long to take care of my daily life, and it won't cause any misunderstanding for Miss Long!" Lu Fan chuckled, "I believe Miss Long won't refuse."
"Since that's the case, then I'll accompany you on this trip!" Long Yi shrugged, "After all, Mr. Lu's invitation is so sincere, if I were to refuse, wouldn't that be too ungracious!"
"Then thank you!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, his expression becoming even more indifferent. This matter was not a big deal in his eyes.
Lin Ke stood by, feeling a little unhappy. Lu Fan was a man, and Long Yi was a woman. If sparks were to fly between them and something happened, it would be hard to say.
However, Lu Fan had no intention of backing down. If he were to leave the capital, it would be too dangerous for Long Yi to stay by Lin Ke's side. He would never allow such a thing to happen.
After Lu Fan left the room, Lin Ke looked at Long Yi, "If you don't want to, I'll refuse for you right now!"
"There's nothing I don't want. Lord Lu is no ordinary person. I am naturally willing to accompany him and take care of his daily life!" Long Yi smiled.
Lin Ke frowned slightly and couldn't say anything more. Long Yi was brought in by him, and now that Lu Fan had such a request, it was understandable, especially since Long Yi didn't object.
After Long Yi returned to her room, Jiang Meili exclaimed in surprise, "How do I feel like this Long Yi is different from the one on the street today? Could she have feelings for Lord Lu?"
"I believe in Xiao Fan, he won't do anything to betray me!"
Lin Ke said seriously, "It should be fine, don't overthink it!"
"I'm not overthinking it. When the time comes, you'll be the one regretting it!" Jiang Meili rolled her eyes.
"Since I chose to save him, I won't doubt him!"
Lin Ke said directly, "My complexion has become much paler recently, I don't know what's really going on! But for some reason, my strength has also increased quite a bit!"
"Really? Is that so?"
Jiang Meili was surprised, "Could you have awakened some talent and also stepped into the martial path?"
"I've been weak since I was a child, how could I possibly step into the martial path!"
Lin Ke gave a wry smile, "As for what's really going on, I'm not too sure, but I have been too tired recently, and I need to rest well!"
Jiang Meili nodded slightly and didn't say anything more, leaving not long after.
In Lu Fan's room, after receiving Lu Fan's orders, Han Yunhai quickly cupped his fists, "I will lead people there tonight to investigate the situation. When Your Lord reaches Donghai City, you can go directly!"
"There's no need to be so anxious!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, "We have plenty of time for this trip to Donghai City. Moreover, with the current alliance of many countries, the Cangqiong Kingdom dare not act rashly, and the Long Kingdom is quite stable. You don't need to rush."
"Everything will be as Your Lord instructs!" Han Yunhai quickly cupped his fists.
When it was late at night, Lu Fan was preparing to sleep when there was a knock on the door. Long Yi entered Lu Fan's bedroom with a plate of fruit.
"Why did you come in?" Lu Fan glanced at her, "At this late hour!"
"I couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, so I specially prepared a plate of fruit. Seeing that Mr. Lu's room light was still on, I brought it over!" Long Yi chuckled.
"You acted very well today, even I couldn't see through it!"
Lu Fan smiled, "However, anything that is acted will have a flaw. I was still a bit confused before, but now I'm quite clear!"
"Mr. Lu still suspects me!" Long Yi gave a wry smile, "I'm just an unfortunate child, why must Mr. Lu be like this!"
"I don't know what your purpose is in approaching me, but it should be related to the Canglong Academy, right?"
Lu Fan shrugged, and at the same time, his gaze fell upon Long Yi. If what he said was true, Long Yi would be extremely dangerous, possibly even an ace assassin. Sudan Novel Network
"What is Canglong Academy?"
Long Yi looked astonished, "I have no idea about these things. Mr. Lu, please be cautious! You mustn't wrong a good person!"
"I'm not wronging a good person!"
Lu Fan sneered, "Don't think I don't know, your purpose in approaching me is to get this Starfall Stone, isn't it!"
Lu Fan directly brought the Starfall Stone to the bedside, "If you want it, you can take it. But you must tell me about the Canglong Academy!"
Looking at the Starfall Stone in Lu Fan's hand, Long Yi's expression changed slightly. She hadn't expected Lu Fan to have such courage, even not hiding it at all.
However, as the senior disciple of Canglong Academy, she had finally managed to leave the academy. If she took the Starfall Stone now, she would have to return to the academy to report. She didn't want to complete her mission so early, otherwise, she wouldn't have a chance to come out and enjoy herself again.
Thinking of this, Long Yi smiled, "Mr. Lu, you've misunderstood. It's just an ordinary stone, what would I want it for!"