LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 21 - If Emperor Qianyuan wants to kill me, can you keep me safe from this place?
Chapter 21: If Emperor Qianyuan wants to kill me, can you keep me safe from this place?
“Sir, do you not need Long Zhi to accompany you on this journey?”
The little snake wrapped around Bai Yu’s arm in the restaurant, and its cold voice seemed a bit more reluctant. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the long-awaited imperial examination day. Shopkeeper Li, bought by Bai Yu’s Three Strategies, also applied his knowledge by launching a student promotion day.
During the imperial examination period, scholars enjoyed a 30% discount on accommodation and food at the restaurant. The place was decorated with lanterns and festoons, and advertisements claimed that a top scholar had once spent money there.
This attracted numerous scholars to spend time and money at the restaurant. The popularity of the Flavor Tavern surpassed the Lieyang Restaurant in just a few days.
The old man laughed heartily during these days. A wise investment was a hundred gold coins for Bai Yu’s Three Strategies. He had a feeling that the claim about the top scholar spending money there might not be mere fiction.
In a few months, it might come true!
Carps jumped over the dragon’s gate, and dragons and tigers emerged from the forest. Shopkeeper Li had never seen someone like Mr. Bai, and the impression was deeply ingrained. Today was the deadline, and scholars, including Bai Yu, nervously headed to the examination room.
During this time, Bai Yu wasn’t nervous like other candidates. Instead, he explored Lieyang City’s structure and geography with Long Zhi. On exam day, he remained calm and told Long Zhi that he wouldn’t take her to the examination room due to strict security.
Long Zhi, accustomed to being in Bai Yu’s arms, felt uneasy at their temporary separation.
Bai Yu comforted her and asked her to watch over Hongling while he was away. Although reluctant, Long Zhi agreed. Then Bai Yu, as if remembering something, asked if she could ensure his safety if Emperor Qianyuan wanted to harm him.
Surprised by the question, Long Zhi thought for a moment and nodded, assuring him of her protection.
Under the holy land of the Imperial Capital, an undercurrent was surging, accumulating in the country’s energy veins, where dragon energy gathered. There were many skilled and unusual individuals there. She had sensed many strange auras in various directions over the past few days, wandering with Bai Yu.
If Long Zhi were to assassinate the king, it would be extremely challenging, and even if successful, she would bear the karma of a dynasty, enough to destroy her millennia of cultivation. However, if she escaped with Bai Yu, that would be fine. She was confident in her ability, being a dragon fairy with a thousand years of hidden cultivation, having bathed in the nine layers of purple thunder to become a dragon.
“There should be no problem if I want to leave with Bai Yu!” She reassured herself. “This world is vast, and we can go anywhere with my presence!”
“Alright, then I’ll be relieved!” Bai Yu responded with a smile. “Having Long Zhi by my side is truly comforting.”
“Hmm…” The little snake shook its head, feeling a bit dizzy. Unconsciously spitting out a message, its voice seemed to carry a touch of joy. “Why does the young master worry about the king trying to kill him?”
Bai Yu laughed, “No worries! Before taking action, one should always leave themselves a way out. If Long Zhi can protect me, I can act more freely. Otherwise, I’ll have to be more disciplined.”
The concerned snake suggested, “Maybe I should go with the young master?”
Bai Yu reassured, “Hey, no problem! People need to leave themselves a way out before they act!”
Before leaving, Bai Yu waved goodbye, and as he stepped out, the restaurant keeper, Mr. Li, confidently declared, “Mr. Bai, you’re destined for success!”
Still in high spirits, Bai Yu replied, “Hahaha, thanks for the good wishes, Mr. Li!”
In the room, calm was restored. The chick lay quietly on the table while the little snake, lost in thought, watched the direction the young master disappeared. Behind it, a graceful figure was faintly visible.