"Fu Lao, do you think Young Master Lin Yi can find clues about my mother's disappearance from that black jade hairpin?" Ling Yuwei anxiously waited outside the door while asking the gray-robed elder next to her.

Her worry over her mother's sudden mysterious disappearance was no less than Ling Yudao's.

If it weren't for this gray-robed elder stopping her, Ling Yuwei would have barged in long ago.

Even though she hadn't heard it in person, Ling Yuwei had an inexplicable and intense premonition.

She had a feeling that this man named Lin Yi could definitely see some information about her mother's disappearance from that black jade hairpin.

Otherwise, based on her understanding of her father,

two men who had just met wouldn't be talking in the same room for so long.

The gray-robed elder's expression was also somewhat intriguing as he responded:

"Probably...not."

This gray-robed elder, often by Ling Yuwei's side, was named Fu Cishan, a figure at the Chief Level of Linlang Pavilion.

Maybe his strength wasn't very strong, only Tier Six Venerable Level.

But his status in Linlang Pavilion was second only to Grand Pavilion Master Ling Yudao and several elders of the Elder Pavilion.

In Linlang Pavilion, as someone Ling Yudao relied on and trusted, Fu Cishan was second to none.

And all of this was due to his other identity.

He was also the only acknowledged relative of Ling Yuwei's mother, Long Wanyi, in this world.

According to Ling Yudao,

when he first met Long Wanyi, this gray-robed elder, Fu Cishan, was guarding by her side.

Therefore, apart from Ling Yudao, perhaps Fu Cishan knew the most about Ling Yuwei's mother.

Perhaps Fu Cishan knew even more than Ling Yudao...

Every time Ling Yudao asked about Long Wanyi, Fu Cishan almost always chose silence.

But Ling Yudao guessed Fu Cishan might have his reasons, so he never took any measures and continued to allow him to stay by Ling Yuwei's side to assist her.

Staring at the tightly closed door, Fu Cishan spoke with an inexplicable melancholy:

"Your mother..."

At that moment, the tightly closed door suddenly opened:

"Clang~"

Ling Yudao and Lin Yi stepped out one after another, and Ling Yuwei immediately ran forward excitedly.

Seeing Ling Yudao's eyes, red as if he had cried, Ling Yuwei was shocked:

"Father, you..."

Seeing this, Fu Cishan's eyes showed a hint of panic.

And this trace of panic fell right into Ling Yudao's eyes.

However, Ling Yudao said nothing and instead looked at the excited and nervous Ling Yuwei.

Ling Yuwei appeared hesitant and uneasy:

"Is there any news about mother?"

Unexpectedly, Ling Yudao subconsciously glanced at the gray-robed elder behind her, then said: 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"I'll tell you about this later."

Ling Yuwei was stunned:

"What?"

"Why can't you say it now!"

Ling Yudao walked to Ling Yuwei and patted her shoulder affectionately:

"It's better for you not to know about this right now."

Then Ling Yudao didn't pay attention to Ling Yuwei and turned to the gray-robed elder:

"Fu Lao, take him to the congregation to register later."

Fu Cishan quickly nodded:

"Okay."

At this point, Ling Yudao walked to Fu Cishan and whispered only loud enough for the two of them to hear:

"Thank you for Wanyi's matter!"

The gray-robed elder shivered at the words.

By then, Ling Yudao had already disappeared, leaving behind Ling Yuwei, looking lost, and the gray-robed elder with a complex expression.

As Ling Yudao's daughter, Ling Yuwei could clearly sense some of Ling Yudao's unusual behaviors when he appeared.

However, Ling Yudao seemed unwilling to reveal too much to Ling Yuwei, so he chose to leave hurriedly.

In the end, Ling Yuwei could only turn to Lin Yi for hope.

But before Ling Yuwei could speak, Lin Yi preemptively said:

"I promised your father I wouldn't tell anyone about this, so please don't make it difficult for me, Miss Ling."

"Not even me?"

Lin Yi firmly nodded:

"I think when the time is right, your father will certainly tell you personally."

Seeing Ling Yuwei's disappointed face, Lin Yi couldn't help but gently say:

"But I can tell you that your mother should be fine, don't worry."

Indeed, upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Ling Yuwei's eyes brightened:

"Really?"

Then Ling Yuwei, like an excited child, jumped up joyfully:

"Great!"

"I knew mother would be okay."

While saying this, her pretty face suddenly became tear-streaked.

In Lin Yi's moment of surprise, he suddenly felt a sweet fragrance rush upon him.

Unexpectedly, Ling Yuwei hugged Lin Yi abruptly, a sight that surprised even the gray-robed elder.

Feeling the close fragrance and the softness of her body, Lin Yi was at a loss.

While Lin Yi was lost in thought, Ling Yuwei suddenly whispered emotionally in his ear:

"Thank you!"

This "thank you" carried:

The gratitude for helping her advance to Tier Six Venerable Level;

And the joy of finally knowing her mother's whereabouts.

Under the influence of these emotions, Ling Yuwei didn't know how else to express her gratitude at that moment.

It was this thank you that made Lin Yi resist the urge to push her away.

But at that moment, Lin Yi's hands remained up in the air, afraid of compromising the young lady's 'purity.'

This process lasted only a few seconds.

Soon, Ling Yuwei released him and said:

"Thank you for your gift, I really like it."

Though Ling Yuwei was trying to remain calm, the blush on her cheeks betrayed her inner tension.

Seeing this, Lin Yi could only smile wryly:

"As long as you like it."

Though Lin Yi wasn't a master of romance,

even a fool could tell something from Ling Yuwei's demeanor at that moment.

On this journey, he had always behaved properly, and he felt his appearance shouldn't invite such favor.

But just then, a servant hurried over:

"Young Mistress, something's wrong."

"General Meng Yin from Ao Sheng Empire is outside with people demanding...demanding..."

"People from Ao Sheng Empire?"

Thinking of the Eldest Prince he had beaten up on the street earlier, Lin Yi raised an eyebrow:

'Could it be him?'

"Demanding what?"

Seeing the stammering servant, Ling Yuwei's expression turned serious:

"Speak!"

Under Ling Yuwei's intimidation, the servant mustered courage and pointed at Lin Yi.

But before he could speak, Lin Yi interrupted:

"They're looking for me."

With that, Lin Yi nonchalantly strode outside.