In their imagination, this Lord Li was the image of a middle-aged Martial Artist who cultivated diligently.
In this resource-poor borderland, only through day and night diligence combined with extraordinary talent could one step into the Late Stage of the Extreme Realm.
This was the guess that most conformed to objective reality and was closest to their understanding.
But they didn't expect that the famous Lord Li would actually be such a young youth!
He looked to be eighteen at most?
To be able to step into the Late Stage of the Extreme Realm at such a young age in such a resource-poor place.
What kind of talent must that be!
Si Miaoyin was secretly tongue-tied.
She was born into a Martial Arts family in the Royal City, with plenty of Heaven And Earth Treasures and cultivation resources since childhood, and even teachings from various famous masters.
After seventeen years of such accumulation, she had only just managed to step into the Xuan Realm.
This kid is simply a freak!
The two of them had seen the world after all; although they were quite shocked, they quickly composed themselves.
Ling Yan coughed twice: "Li Xuanxiao, although you were forced by circumstances and it's understandable,"
"The fact that you killed the County Magistrate is an established fact."
"We will report what you did truthfully and strive for lenient treatment. Pack your things and return to the Demon Slaying Division with us."
"Do you have any objections?"
Li Xuanxiao's eyes lit up. There was such a good thing?
He had originally planned to leave this place and was worried about not having a reason to go with them.
Now it was perfect; he could even hitch a ride.
He immediately agreed: "I will follow your orders, Lord."
"Very well! Since there are no objections, we will return to Pei Prefecture today."
"You can go and make preparations. Note, do not leave the range of Ning'an City."
"Otherwise, you will be regarded as a fugitive, and I will personally arrest you!"
Li Xuanxiao nodded.
Si Miaoyin leaned close to his ear: "Don't worry, once we're back in Pei Prefecture, I will plead for mercy for you!"
Li Xuanxiao gave her a surprised look.
Si Miaoyin winked at him playfully!
Li Xuanxiao thanked her: "Then many thanks... uh..."
Si Miaoyin introduced herself generously to Li Xuanxiao: "My name is Si Miaoyin, and he is Ling Yan."
Li Xuanxiao immediately changed his words: "Then many thanks to Lady Miaoyin and Lord Ling Yan!"
After thanking them, Li Xuanxiao gave Wang Debiao a look.
Wang Debiao didn't understand why, but he still followed Li Xuanxiao and left.
Coming to the side hall of the yamen, Li Xuanxiao took out a booklet and handed it to Wang Debiao.
"This is?"
Wang Debiao took it in confusion.
"This is a summary of the insights I gained while practicing those few Martial Arts."
"Head Wang, you can take a look; maybe it will help you."
Wang Debiao's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly flipped it open.
Nine Steps of the Soaring Eagle
Myriad Manifestations Purple Extreme Art
Ten Thousand Blades Annihilation Saber
Heart Method of Undying Silence
These were exactly those few Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts he had shown Li Xuanxiao.
This kid had only looked at them for a while and actually learned them all!
Terrifying!
The insights for practicing Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts were extremely rare teaching materials.
This place wasn't like the Royal City, which had many famous masters and experts who summarized their experiences and compiled them into books.
In Ning'an City, such a thing was simply a priceless treasure!
It could help beginners avoid countless pitfalls and save a lot of time!
He didn't expect that his contribution back then would now bring such a rich reward!
Li Xuanxiao smiled and took out another booklet.
"Head Wang, in this booklet, what's recorded are the cultivation insights for the "Evergreen Art" and "Spirit Condensing Slash". You can share them with the Martial Artists who need them!"
Wang Debiao took it again and nodded heavily.
He didn't expect this kid to still think about the future of Ning'an City before leaving.
With this booklet, the low-level Martial Artists in Ning'an City would be able to practice these two Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts more quickly.
It would significantly increase the progression speed of low-level Martial Artists!
These are all great gifts!
Wang Debiao solemnly put away the two booklets and was about to bow respectfully to Li Xuanxiao.
But he was immediately stopped by Li Xuanxiao: "Head Wang, don't do this. You know I can't stand this the most."
Wang Debiao smiled, remembering Li Xuanxiao's embarrassed look at the restaurant before.
"Fine, then the etiquette is waived, but the words of thanks still need to be said!"
"On behalf of the citizens and Martial Artists of Ning'an City, I solemnly say thank you to you."
"Thank you!"
Li Xuanxiao pondered slightly: "I'm leaving Ning'an City today, so I'll leave the subsequent matters to you."
"It's within my duty, so how can it be trouble!"
"As for you, once you go to a big place, act carefully in everything and do not provoke people you shouldn't provoke!"
Li Xuanxiao nodded: "I know, Head Wang."
After the two talked for a while, Li Xuanxiao went straight out and came before Si Miaoyin and Ling Yan.
"It's settled. When do we set off?"
Si Miaoyin looked at the sky: "No time to lose. The matter of Ning'an City having no County Magistrate needs to be reported to the superiors as soon as possible."
"Let's set off and return now!"
Ling Yan nodded, agreeing with Si Miaoyin's suggestion.
He drove his True Qi to control his sword, taking the lead to rise into the air and set off first.
Si Miaoyin summoned the white fox mount again.
Li Xuanxiao stood in place scratching his head awkwardly: "Uh... I don't know how to fly."
Si Miaoyin was slightly surprised but soon understood.
After all, this was a poor borderland where there weren't even Xuan Realm Martial Artists, so how could there be flight techniques?
So what should be done now?
They hadn't considered bringing someone back on this trip.
Ling Yan's sword flight could only be controlled by him alone.
As for herself...
She looked at the white fox. It could definitely carry two people, but wouldn't that be inappropriate...
Riding together would inevitably involve physical contact.
Thinking of this, Si Miaoyin was slightly conflicted, but she was a senior Inspector after all, so she had decisiveness.
She took the lead and sat on the white fox first.
Then she turned and gave Li Xuanxiao a look.
Li Xuanxiao didn't have anything to mind; it was just hitching a ride!
Since he couldn't fly himself.
He didn't hesitate and directly sat on the white fox, behind Si Miaoyin.
The faint warmth from behind caused the edges of Si Miaoyin's ears to turn slightly crimson.
She had never been in such close contact with the opposite sex.
"Sit tight, we're taking off!"
Li Xuanxiao nodded and looked around, but there was no seatbelt or anything.
How unsafe!
Si Miaoyin said no more, and with a command, the white fox leaped up!
Suddenly taking to the air, Li Xuanxiao let out a "holy crap".
He reflexively looked for a support point.
"Ah—"
Si Miaoyin let out a suppressed soft cry, an alluring pink hue appearing on her face.
"Uh..."
After the initial moment of taking off, Li Xuanxiao realized belatedly.
Just now, he seemed to have grabbed onto something incredible.
It was quite soft; it should be her waist...
Not only that, his whole body was now pressed tightly against Si Miaoyin due to nervousness.
His hands were even hugging her tightly, and the elegant fragrance constantly entering his nose made him feel a bit dazed.
"You... let go already!"
Si Miaoyin scolded softly, her voice carrying reproach and anger.
If it were any other situation, she would have cut off these pig trotters long ago!
But considering that it was indeed Li Xuanxiao's first time going into the sky, and she was indeed used to flying alone and hadn't considered that he would have such a violent reaction.
The fault lay with her, so she couldn't say much.
Li Xuanxiao immediately let go and leaned back slightly: "Sorry, first time in the sky, I'm a bit unaccustomed!"
Si Miaoyin didn't respond again, just sitting quietly on her own.
Looking at the scenery constantly receding below, Li Xuanxiao showed a look of hope.
After he learned related Martial Arts and Cultivation Techniques in the future, he could do this too!
Flying freely in the sky.
So cool!
He couldn't help but sigh: "The feeling of going up to the sky is really not bad~"
Si Miaoyin, who was sitting in front, for some reason, had her earlobes turn red again.