Chapter 58

  Ye Qiheng was aware of this pursuit, so he took Jiang Nian and left early. He knew everything about Jiang Nian, naturally also knowing that the closer she got to the front city, the stronger her powers would become. However, he didn't want Jiang Nian to return so soon, as that would leave him without reason or qualification to protect her, care for her, and follow by her side. Therefore, on the flying beast they were riding towards the First City, he secretly planted a small gu, causing the flying beast to disobey and turn its head back, running from the Seventh City back to the Ninth City.

  Anyway, no matter where he is, he can protect her. If it weren't for fear of her having a bad mood, he would have taken her to the 99th city directly.

  Jiang Nian didn't have much of an opinion on this aspect, anyway it was just these few cities, and to her they weren't very different. She found it a bit strange that the flying beast had run in the opposite direction, but then thought it might be because of the dragon's feces causing trouble, so she felt a bit apologetic towards the flying beast. Then she thought that with Wu Shi Qi there, it should be fine to stay, and it was a good opportunity to go see Lan Lian and the female lead.

  At first, she didn't want to take the risk of going back, fearing that her abilities were not enough and something would go wrong. Now that she has Ye Qi Hen's professional fighting skills, what is there to be afraid of? She must go back, and not only that, but also make a big show of it. The female lead's personality is no longer the same as before, although she once wanted to harm herself, she still hopes to let the female lead become the one in the book. That female lead was once her ideal image, and she doesn't want this image to be destroyed.

  To be honest, Jiang Nian didn't have any feelings of hatred after all these days had passed. This wasn't because she was a saint, but rather because she just didn't care that much. She could easily forget the pain and suffering caused by others' harm, because she never put those things in her heart. In this aspect, she lived very contradictorily - on one hand, she thought she should distinguish between kindness and resentment, but on the other hand, she really couldn't have any extra feelings towards others.

  Actually, she only cares about herself.

  They first found a elegant little tavern on the edge of the ninth city, with accommodation upstairs, each room burning soothing incense. Jiang Nian booked two rooms, Ye Qi said he had something to go out for a while and asked him not to run around. Jiang Nian casually agreed and really didn't go out, sitting in the corner of the tavern preparing to start inquiring about recent events.

  Can't help but say, this face is still quite suitable for inquiring about things, because there are always people coming over to chat. However, the atmosphere of this tavern is pretty good, and no one does anything out of bounds, they just come to chat. Jiang Nian chatted and chatted, and eventually led the conversation to the Lan family and Wu family, and got several important pieces of information in the end.

  The Wu family destroyed the Lan family just like in the book, leaving nothing but ashes. Lan Bo and his wife were killed directly in their mansion. Lan Aoxue burned down the entire Lan estate, turning it into a ruin. However, unexpectedly, Lan Lian's body was not found, with rumors saying he had gone to the eighth city and never returned.

  Jiang Nian was somewhat perplexed by this news. Clearly, Lan Lun had said she would return on her own and he had left alone, so where was she?

  However, the female lead's actions were chilling, leaving no room for mercy, burning down the entire Lan family home, with not a single person escaping alive. Jiang Nian glanced around at the scene, thought about the female lead's style, asked some questions about the Wu family's situation, and then went upstairs.

  The Wu family is now at the height of its power, with the entire Seventh City saying yes to everything they say. Wu Seventeen's father was even directly elected as the new city master. The families that used to have connections with the Lan family are not doing well nowadays. Jiang Nian had always thought his father was kind and gentle, but it turns out he is also a wolf. But it's no wonder, how could someone who isn't ruthless become the head of the household for so many years?

  She thought for a moment with a lost smile, then pushed open her own door, but was suddenly stunned.

  Wu Qiqi sat on her stool, savoring the fine Longjing tea. Seeing her come in, she raised the cup in her hand, smiled and asked: "This tea is very fresh, do you want to drink some?"