Su Muyao listened to all this and couldn’t help feeling a tightness in her heart.

"So, it means that once anyone joins the Youluo Sword Sect, they cannot leave."

"If they wish to leave, they’ll be killed?"

Su Muyao listened, unable to stop worrying about Mei Qingchen.

She wondered how Mei Qingchen joined the Youluo Sword Sect.

Seeing him in the Youluo Sword Sect’s attire, he must already be one of them.

Shen Qi nodded and said, "I later checked some information, and it’s indeed like that."

"He was originally the Great Elder’s direct disciple but was killed by Luo Liefeng and his men."

"Even though he was once of Fifth Realm strength, he was still killed."

Shen Qi thought he wouldn’t care anymore.

Because after awakening the memories of the Blood Shadow Guards, he realized those memories were just fleeting moments in the long passage of time.

Yet, speaking of it, his heart still felt a heavy, dull pain.

Why, when he was so good?

He just wanted to live a simple life with her and even completed the Youluo Sword Sect’s most difficult task.

They still wouldn’t let him go.

If the Youluo Sword Sect had told him that entering meant he couldn’t leave, and leaving meant death, then he wouldn’t have left the sect.

She wouldn’t have let him leave either.

Su Muyao couldn’t believe it: "Luo Liefeng was only Third Realm in strength; how could he kill someone of the Fifth Realm?"

A small gap in strength may allow for cross-realm combat with Secret Techniques.

But with such a big difference, how could anyone be killed?

Shen Qi replied, "Luo Liefeng had great talent and was Third Realm strength a long time ago; now he is already at Fourth Realm strength."

Su Muyao was stunned.

Shen Yi added, "The aura of Luo Liefeng’s strength that I sensed was indeed at late-stage Third Realm."

"If he had already reached Fourth Realm strength, it means he must have been severely injured and lost some of it."

"Thinking carefully, his strength aura is indeed unstable."

At this moment, the system seemed to remember something and spoke in Su Muyao’s mind: "Host, Luo Liefeng’s Divine Soul Killing Intent, a sliver of it, must have been stored in a diagram, taken out by Luo Lie Min to kill you, but was quickly shattered by Shen Jinsuo."

"That move by Shen Jinsuo definitely destroyed that sliver of Luo Liefeng’s Divine Soul. Severely injuring the Divine Soul would significantly affect Luo Liefeng’s strength."

"So his original strength should be of Fourth Realm."

"Everyone says his talent is strong; very likely he was already at late-stage Fourth Realm strength."

Su Muyao thought that with Luo Liefeng now at Third Realm strength, Shen Yi and Shen Qi could definitely kill him.

The system could feel the killing intent surging around Su Muyao and hurriedly reminded her: "Host, remember the rules of Piaomiao City—no fighting is allowed, or you’ll be expelled."

"Severe cases could lead to death."

"As of now, no one dares to break this rule, showing that the City Lord of Piaomiao City is quite capable, either with enough power to deter everyone or having solid backing."

"For this reason, Shen Jinsuo arranged for you to stay here, as it is safe on the surface at least."

"Host, you must not take risks."

"Luo Liefeng is not to be feared; you can kill him anytime."

"However, for now, do not act impulsively, don’t forget the Luo Family is still intact and allied with the Fierce Beast Clan and Blood Killing Pavilion."

"Moreover, Luo Liefeng is regarded highly by the Youluo Sword Sect as the Great Elder’s direct disciple; this is not the right time to kill him."

Su Muyao rationalized these points.

She understood that the system was right.

"I know, even for Mei Qingchen, I cannot act rashly."

If Luo Liefeng were killed, Mei Qingchen might also be in danger.

After all, Mei Qingchen came to Piaomiao City with Luo Liefeng.

If Luo Liefeng died, while only Mei Qingchen returned, who knows how the Youluo Sword Sect would treat him.

She was merely hypothetically considering scenarios and how to kill Luo Liefeng.

Shen Qi spoke, "Luo Liefeng’s talent was strong before, but as a youth, he was only Third Realm and couldn’t beat him. He achieved Fifth Realm strength early on, having completed countless missions, gaining significant combat experience."

"But he still died at the hands of Luo Liefeng and his men."

"At that time, the Youluo Sword Sect only sent a few young recruits to kill him, just to intimidate everyone in the sect."

"So that no one dared to leave or betray the sect again."

Su Muyao furrowed her brows: "Shen Qi, do you know what methods Luo Liefeng used to kill that person?"

Shen Qi shook his head: "I don’t know, I only know that Youluo Sword Sect must have some way to achieve this, unknown to outsiders."

The system said, "Host, could it be that the Youluo Sword Sect has a method to control them?"

"Could it involve something like Gu Worms?"

"Or a kind of Evil Technique, as Liu Mengyan previously controlled Jiang Mochuan."

Su Muyao was unsure.

Su Muyao discussed the Youluo Sword Sect with Shen Yi and Shen Qi.

Su Muyao felt that, at least for now, knowing where Mei Qingchen was made it easier to find him.

"Let’s eat first. The bamboo rice is at the perfect temperature; we can eat it now."

It was too hot straight out of the pot before.

Now, it’s just right.

At the mention of food, Shen Yi and Shen Qi’s eyes lit up instantly.

This demeanor was nothing like cold-hearted Blood Shadow Guards.

After tasting the food prepared by the mistress, they realized how delicious it was.

Though they were Blood Beastmen, they no longer craved blood daily.

They would consume Blood Pills to replenish needed blood energy and then relish delicacies.

It’s no wonder other Beastmen like eating food.

Of course, Shen Qi, before awakening as a Blood Shadow Guard, survived in an ordinary small tribe and knew how bad their food tasted.

Only the food prepared by the mistress was delicious.

For the past few days, enjoying the mistress’s food, they learned that dishes could be so scrumptious.

Even the simplest ingredients were made tasty by the mistress.

The bamboo rice contained rice, vegetables, and meat—absolutely delicious.

Eating such food made everyone feel cheerful.

After the meal, Ruirui became sleepy and went to sleep.

Su Muyao instructed Shen Yi and Shen Qi to stay by Ruirui’s side while she went out for a stroll.

Shen Yi and Shen Qi wanted to follow her to ensure her safety, but Su Muyao said, "That’s an order; just protect Ruirui at home."

"Besides, I’m just wandering around nearby, and you’ve said the rules of Piaomiao City are to prohibit fighting; it’s still afternoon. Nothing will happen."

Complying with the order, Shen Yi and Shen Qi could only obey.

Su Muyao said she was just shopping, but she bought a few things, then disguised herself and went outside the City Lord Mansion.

She was there to seek information about Mei Qingchen.

Not until nightfall did Su Muyao see Mei Qingchen leaving the City Lord Mansion.

As the wind picked up in the evening, it blew off the black veil under Mei Qingchen’s cloak, revealing his face.

He was still as stunning as ever, cold and magnificent, sacred, and mysterious, but now he had a trace of aloofness.

His eyes still held that pale golden hue.

Only his golden hair now had strands of snowy white, making him look half divine, half demonic.

The system excitedly said, "Host, it truly is Mei Qingchen."

Su Muyao also saw—it was indeed Mei Qingchen.

Even though his aura and presence were different, his appearance hadn’t changed; he was still him.