"Where did it change?" Chu Lingwei couldn't help but chuckle, this guy was quite sensitive.
"It's just that when we were on the boat, he seemed fine, but ever since we entered the range of this island, he suddenly became irritable."
The Illusion Cat nestled in Chu Lingwei's arms. Yes, that was it. He was sure he wasn't mistaken.
"I feel the same way." Chu Lingwei's eyes flickered. She glanced at the people behind them and a smile appeared at the corner of her lips. "It seems Songcheng should be related to the Meng family."
The Illusion Cat's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. "Then what should we do? Young Master Meng has ill intentions towards you, and we are now on his territory. How can we leave safely?"
"What are you afraid of? As long as we want to leave, we can always find a way." With her space at her disposal, Chu Lingwei believed she could evade everyone's eyes and ears.
The Illusion Cat sighed lightly, hoping it was true.
Songcheng was entirely a water city. The island was composed of two parts, with a not-so-wide stretch of sea between them, which cultivators could easily leap over.
Therefore, everyone treated them as a single island.
Not everyone could land on Songcheng. There were very few low-level cultivators on the island. Young cultivators like Chu Lingwei, who were in the Spirit Wheel realm, were rare. Thus, no matter where she went, she was met with the scrutinizing gazes of high-level cultivators.
In Songcheng, cultivators started at the Heaven Melting realm.
As Chu Lingwei moved through the crowds, she felt like a child wandering in an adult's domain. Everywhere here was dangerous for her.
"Forget it, let's go back."
No matter where she went, she was scrutinized. This made Chu Lingwei feel like a monkey in a zoo. Even the most beautiful island held no appeal for her.
"Yes, let's go back quickly. These people's stares are about to devour me." The Illusion Cat agreed wholeheartedly. It never imagined that it would one day become the weakest spirit beast.
Chu Lingwei summoned her sword and flew back to the inn, stepping on it.
The innkeeper, seeing Chu Lingwei return, let out a sigh of relief and immediately stepped forward. "Fairy Chu, the spirit meals are prepared for you. Will you dine here or in your room?"
"Here is fine." Chu Lingwei found a table by the window, sat down, and while admiring the scenery outside, listened to the conversations of the cultivators in the inn.
The innkeeper nodded and immediately ordered a servant to bring Chu Lingwei's spirit meals to her table, even thoughtfully preparing a portion for the Illusion Cat.
"Weiwei, there are more and more eyes outside," the Illusion Cat said between mouthfuls, looking at the people outside with annoyance.
These people were really something. Weiwei didn't have any great treasures on her, so why were they so covetous?
"I know. It seems we need to find an opportunity to leave here." Chu Lingwei sighed lightly. Next time she hitched a ride, she must observe the person beforehand.
"Aren't we going to look for someone?" the Illusion Cat asked, confused.
They had only landed yesterday, and there were still many places on the island they hadn't explored. Perhaps Chu Lingwei's father was indeed on the island.
"If my father is truly on the island, my staying here will only bring him danger." Meng Qinghe was well aware of my whereabouts. He knew who I was looking for. To show his favor, he would definitely help me search for my father.
She wondered if this had already brought trouble to her father.
"That seems to be the case," the Illusion Cat's voice lowered.
After finishing her spirit meal, Chu Lingwei summoned the innkeeper.
"Fairy Chu, what are your instructions?" The innkeeper hurried to Chu Lingwei's side. Seeing that Chu Lingwei had summoned him there, he assumed there was no need for secrecy.
"Innkeeper, I want to ask how I can leave if I wish to depart?" Chu Lingwei did not lower her voice. She wanted to let the people outside know that she intended to leave.
Only by leaving would they shift their attention elsewhere.
As long as she left the vicinity of Songcheng, she could escape even if they all tried to corner her.
"Fairy Chu, you want to leave?" The innkeeper was surprised. Chu Lingwei had only arrived yesterday and now wanted to leave, which was truly strange.
"Yes, I have received new clues and must leave." Chu Lingwei nodded. "I want to leave here as quickly as possible. Innkeeper, do you have any suggestions?"
The innkeeper did not understand Chu Lingwei's intentions but respectfully replied, "If Fairy Chu wants to leave by boat, that might not be possible."
Those who had arrived on the island were here for the auction, and they would not be leaving at this time.
"If Fairy Chu insists on leaving, I can arrange a boat for you," the innkeeper replied.
"Then I'll trouble you, innkeeper. I wish to leave tomorrow morning." Chu Lingwei accepted the innkeeper's arrangement, as long as she could leave.
"I will prepare it immediately." The innkeeper bowed and withdrew, immediately making arrangements for Chu Lingwei.
Chu Lingwei stood up and returned to her room with the Illusion Cat.
Upon returning to the room, the Illusion Cat immediately set up a barrier around their room, one after another, a total of nineteen barriers.
"Have you used all your lifelong skills here?" Chu Lingwei chuckled as she looked at the dense barriers.
"Weiwei, the news of our departure tomorrow will surely spread throughout Songcheng. I'm worried they'll try to snatch you," the Illusion Cat said, nodding vigorously. He absolutely couldn't let anyone take Weiwei away.
"What is inside that head of yours?" Chu Lingwei increasingly liked the Illusion Cat. Such a thoughtful spirit beast was truly endearing.
The Illusion Cat rubbed against Chu Lingwei's hand contentedly, assuring her, "Don't worry, Weiwei, I will protect you."
"Alright, then I'll await your protection." Chu Lingwei smiled and walked to the window, looking at the moon in the sky. She couldn't help but sigh, "The moon here is bigger and rounder than elsewhere."
The Illusion Cat didn't understand why Weiwei would say that. It was solely focused on setting up an even more powerful defensive barrier.
Songcheng Tower.
"What did you say?"
Meng Qinghe's expression tightened as he heard the report from his subordinate. "Why does she want to leave?"
"She said she received new information and must leave as soon as possible." The subordinate knelt on the ground, repeating Chu Lingwei's words.
"Is it because of me, or did she truly get some important news?"
Meng Qinghe clenched his fist. "No, she cannot leave here. I cannot let her leave."
"Young Master, what should I do?"
"Seal off the sea, no one is allowed to leave." Meng Qinghe's gaze turned cold. Chu Lingwei, I apologize, but I must inconvenience you for now. I cannot let you leave here."
"Yes."
The next day, as Chu Lingwei prepared to leave with the Illusion Cat, the innkeeper rushed over.
"Fairy Chu, you cannot leave at the moment." The innkeeper looked troubled.