I Truly Am The Villian-Chapter 931 - 930: Lanterns, People of the City Lord Mansion

Hearing Mu Qing’s words, Fan Luoyu’s face grew even more troubled.

"I don’t understand either. Why would someone of his level be interested in a small Dan shop?" Mu Qing shook her head as she spoke.

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"There must be some hidden reason behind it, this might be the breakthrough."

"Lu Changgen," Xu Zimei murmured the name softly.

Then, a smile crept onto the corner of her mouth.

"Can you help me get in touch with him?" Fan Luoyu asked.

"Who?" said Mu Qing.

"Lu Changgen."

"I can’t. I don’t have access to someone of his level," Mu Qing shook her head as she spoke.

"They already belong to the high ranks of the Slaying Immortal Sect. Even my father would not dare to offend them too much."

Watching Fan Luoyu’s mood sink even lower, Mu Qing couldn’t help but say, "Don’t think too much about it. If it really doesn’t work, just let it go.

Getting involved with those kinds of madmen, isn’t your own safety the most important thing?"

"How could I not know," Fan Luoyu said with a bitter smile.

"But this is what my father left behind, his greatest wish before he passed away. No matter what, I have to give it a try."

After speaking, Fan Luoyu looked toward Xu Zimei with some hope and asked, "Does Young Master Xu have any ideas?"

"There is one," Xu Zimei nodded, speaking earnestly: "Kill that Lu Changgen, wouldn’t that end everything?"

Fan Luoyu had held some hope, but after hearing Xu Zimei’s words, she immediately lost confidence.

Their family did have some power, but it was limited.

Even if they summoned their oldest ancestor, they might not be a match for the other party.

"I will visit the three major suppliers tomorrow first, and then take it step by step," Fan Luoyu replied.

"But I won’t give up so easily."

Mu Qing nodded slightly, then suddenly pointed ahead and said, "Luoyu, look ahead, someone is releasing river lanterns.

Let’s set one adrift as well. Perhaps our wishes will come true."

Fan Luoyu nodded slightly.

Xu Zimei looked up and saw before her a section of Qinghe, reflecting the moonlight.

The river flowed gently, and under the moonlight of this evening, it reflected not only the moon but also the colorful fireworks.

It was incredibly beautiful.

Moreover, on the surface of the river, countless river lanterns were set adrift.

Different colors, different sizes, different shapes.

Looking to the end, the river was full of these drifting lanterns.

They seemed to carry each person’s wishes, flowing towards that distant shoreline before being released into the sky.

"The river lanterns on Qixi are for seeking marriage partners, but you already have a betrothed," Xu Zimei remarked, remembering that Wang Jun from earlier, with a chuckle.

"What’s the point in sending one off?"

"What makes that Wang Jun worthy to be my husband," Mu Qing scoffed.

"That was a marriage arranged by my father and his grandfather.

It’s a matter between the adults; they never got my consent.

For my future husband, I don’t ask for much—just that he be upright and ambitious.

Otherwise, I’d rather die than marry."

"So that’s how it is," Xu Zimei nodded slightly.

"What about you?" Mu Qing looked at Xu Zimei and asked.

"Do you have any marriage arrangements, or what type of girl do you like?"

"There’s no marriage arrangement," Xu Zimei laughed.

"And I don’t have a particular type I favor; after all, I’ve seen too many women.

Saintesses from various Immortal Gates and such, all throwing themselves at me.

And many ancient races would love for me to become their son-in-law; life has become too boring."

Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Mu Qing sized her up and down and chuckled, "You? Sounds like you’re just bragging."

"You see, sometimes telling the truth can also be taken for bragging," Xu Zimei said, shaking his head slightly with resignation.

"Since you’re so capable, why don’t you help Luoyu with the trouble she’s run into this time?" Mu Qing retorted.

"I am helping her," Xu Zimei replied.

"Otherwise, I would have left this Immortal City by now, why else would I stay?"

"Luoyu, let’s not bother with this guy," Mu Qing seemed still to be in disbelief and huffed coldly.

She ran off, pulling Fan Luoyu with her, "Let’s go buy a lantern."

Fan Luoyu turned and gave Xu Zimei an apologetic smile.

There were especially many places selling lanterns alongside Qinghe.

Xu Zimei also wanted to make a wish, but sadly he had no interest in finding the other half.

Apart from Lan Ke’er, there were very few girls who could move his heart.

However, just to join in on the fun, he still bought one.

But instead of praying for a love match, he wished for the safety and longevity of his family.

Sometimes life is like a rootless, floating flat boat.

You don’t know where you’re going, or even where the end is.

Everyone is moving forward, no one is stopping in the past.

Once he went to Heaven Beyond Heavens, he would be separated from his parents, and it might be many years before he could see them again.

In this world, the people Xu Zimei truly cared about were just those few.

The lantern was star-shaped, with the five-pointed star symbolizing hope.

It floated gently on the surface of the river, merging with the countless other lanterns in the sea of people.

But Mu Qing, Fan Luoyu, and even the maid in green seemed to take it more seriously than Xu Zimei did.

After setting their lanterns afloat, they even closed their eyes and prayed sincerely on the bank.

The southern part of the city was extraordinarily lively that night.

After setting the lanterns afloat, the group walked down the main thoroughfare of the southern city.

"Let’s go take a ride on the flower boats," Mu Qing suggested on the side.

Fan Luoyu did not object.

They rented a medium-sized flower boat, which was festively decorated with lanterns and streamers.

Sitting on the boat, they could make a full circle around the Immortal City and see all the scenery along the way.

However, at the moment, their minds weren’t on enjoying the scenery.

Because not long after boarding the flower boat, several figures emerged from the shadows.

There were three in total, led by a middle-aged man in a splendid yellow robe.

"Miss," the man glanced at Mu Qing and greeted her.

"Uncle Xu," Mu Qing replied with surprise.

She then explained to Xu Zimei and the others, "Everyone, don’t be nervous; this is the steward of the City Lord Mansion."

"Uncle Xu, how come you are here?"

"The City Lord sent me to bring you back," Uncle Xu said with a smile.

"My father?" Mu Qing asked, puzzled.

"What for?"

"It’s not about you," Uncle Xu pointed at Fan Luoyu, and said, "It’s just something I want to discuss with this young lady."

"Why do you have to exclude me from it?" Mu Qing frowned.

"It’s not about excluding you, but rather not wanting you to be involved," Uncle Xu explained.

"I won’t go," Mu Qing shook her head.

"No matter what it is, I want to know."

"The Family Head said if you don’t go, then you will be forcibly taken back," Uncle Xu looked at the two people by his side.

The two, as if by command, blocked Mu Qing’s path, one in front and one behind.

"Miss, please don’t make it difficult for me."

Mu Qing wanted to say something more, but she was stopped by Fan Luoyu.

"Qing’er, go back. I’ll be fine."